A Lifetime of Perfecto

While bouncing around the intertubes this afternoon we've stumbled across flickr user CopsUnited1's pictures of his brother, JD.

It's awesome that he has photos posted of JD wearing one of our One Star Perfectos both today and 50 years ago.

And on top of all that, he's a super neat guy. He's retired from the military and about five different types of cop, and now he does photography, its worth checking out.

Coordinated Motorcycle Performance Film from the 1950s

A great clip of a bunch of motorcycles riding around synchronized. Via.

BUELL - The End of an American Maverick

Today is a sad day for America and for motorcyclists... Buell Motorcycles is closings its doors.

I have driven a recent XB and taking into consideration this bike's drivetrain is based upon antiquated Harley Davidson components, I was very impressed with its balance and innovation. The balls Eric Buell must have had to actually take on monsters like Honda, Yamaha an Suzuki... not to mention starting his company 26 years ago out of a barn in the middle of Wisconsin... is the intro to half the American Success legends I have read.

AMERICAN COOL!

We already have a "comments" page on our website. So, why a Schott blog? We feel it's important to cover and promote a topic that has been and still is the inspiration of Schott for almost 100 years - "American Cool"... It covers anything, anyone or anyplace, past, present or the future that has or is defining American cool culture. American Icons, legends, underground, above ground, subculture, counterculture, popular culture...

Steve McQueen 1942 Indian Chief

Last week Schott had the fortunate luck and honor to spend some time photographing one of the most famous motorcycles of all time - Steve McQueen's 1942 Indian Chief. I have logged countless hours on all kinds of bikes including several from the 60's. However, I could not get over the shear mass of this bike. Just putting this bike on its main stand required three of us. The experience humbled me and further increased the myth that is Steve McQueen.

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