Topic: American Cafe Teaser

[Ecosse]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aDr9Q3n91g&feature=player_embedded

the second society

from asphalt & rubber.

The Crud Run is a bit of a mystery for most as no one seems to know how it started and who plans it. It is not advertised and there are no ride leaders circling their arm. It just happens… twice a year, spring and fall, rain, snow or shine. For better or worse second society and Jason J. Gullickson will change that with the film American Cafe this May. Jason and crew have been pounding the pavement for the last few years interviewing the founders of the Crud Run and documenting their story.

I had the chance to view an early cut of American Cafe and I feel like I know a secret about one of the Midwest’s best motorcycle gatherings. The documentary tells the story of two guys who are on a mission to show up at the Crud Run on something unique. As Jason and Matthew Cribben tell the story of morphing their basket case 1972 Honda CL350 and 1982 Honda CB650SC into running cafe racers the Slimey Crud Motorcycle Gang tells the story of how the ride came to be. The gang is a strange mix of folks brought together by their love for two wheeled machines. Each of them are as unique as the bikes they ride. Motorcycle enthusiasts know one of the characters very well and he is often seen chatting with riders in Leland and Pine Bluff. I won’t ruin the surprise if you don’t know already but the second society website may give it away.

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast grab your riding buddies and get to Sundance Cinemas Madison in Madison, WI on May 1 for the first showing of American Cafe. Even if you have never been on a Crud Run you will relate to the camaraderie of the gang, great roads and great friends. Hope to see you there.

For more information check out the second society. You can also fan American Cafe on Facebook and follow American Cafe on Twitter. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets.

[jordanp]

I think that was a nighthawk that guy put together there! Any info on that dude or his bike? I keep going back and forth on what to do with my 82 nighthawk 650...it's confused

[Ecosse]

Any info on that dude or his bike?

here 

[mcribben]

The guy on the Nighthawk would be me.

Unfortunately I never could keep up with that "blog" - so we ended up just making a movie about the experience.

I'd be interested in hearing about what you're doing with your bike.

[Ecosse]

welcome to the forum mcribben. 

[Honda?]

I hope I'm actually able to make it this year(and I hope my 750F is done too!)

[jordanp]

nice! Im defiling it...that's what I'm doing. I hacked off the mufflers, jetted it to the hilt threw some pods on her, sprayed her black, removed all the "extras" grabrail, fender, tail light etc... I will post up a build thread in a little while...did you use clip ons there?

[jordanp]

after review of the video again...I think I shall semi-cafe this biotch.

[mcribben]

nice! Im defiling it...that's what I'm doing. I hacked off the mufflers, jetted it to the hilt threw some pods on her, sprayed her black, removed all the "extras" grabrail, fender, tail light etc... I will post up a build thread in a little while...did you use clip ons there?

The first thing I did with mine was tear off and throw away parts, until I realized I shouldn't have thrown away so many parts.

I ended up using clip-ons from off a 1987 VFR, dirt cheap off ebay. Tail light, turn signals, speedo, and various other bits were non-brand specific parts, all slightly modified, rewired, etc.

A few headaches, a lot of heartache, but it was an experience. And it's a hell of a fun little ride now.

[jordanp]

nice bro! do you have more pics of this beast?

[mcribben]

I've got pics from all different stages. I'll have to dig them up when I get home.

Keep an eye out for the film, as there's plenty of shots of the bike. The premiere is in Madison, WI on May 1. We'll probably try to run it in a few different locations (we're looking at Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, etc), with a DVD release to follow probably later in the year.

[jordanp]

I will def. purchase the dvd when it's out... I need to get out to the garage....now!

[mcribben]

This might be shameless promotion, but as an FYI:  We just added another show in Madison, WI for May 1 - as well as one showing in Milwaukee for Thursday June 3.

Info and links to tickets on our website http://2soc.net/americancafe/