Inside the Shop - April 2020 Project Update
Dreaming about the shape of a tank or coming up with creative ways to mount a tail light, balancing form and function is what feeds our energy. Granted, most of the time form outweighs function, but rest assured that everything out of our shop will run with the best of ‘em.
Stir Crazy?
The entire world is being asked to stay home unless absolutely necessary due to COVID-19. It's been a weird adjustment for most of us, spending more time than ever at home. We're seeing a lot of interesting changes as a ripple effect of this behavior, but if you're like us, you're starting to feel a little stir crazy.
So, our team put together a list of things we're paying attention to in hopes that it will help y'all preoccupy yourselves while we all try our best to respect the situation.
Here are a few things we're doing to keep ourselves busy along with a small DIY project you can do if you just can't sit still.
Cloth Spark Plug Wires - DIY Install
Are you stir crazy from being at home for longer than usual? Are you looking for your next project?
How about freshening up your bike's spark plug wires? This is a fun and great introductory project for anyone out there looking to tinker on their motorcycle.
Behind The Scenes - 1949 Survivor Panhead Shoot
I got to shoot a Harley-Davidson this past weekend in the Ford building at Camp North End (CNE). I’m nervous about this photo set because it’s a pretty far departure from my usual style of shooting.
Let's Go
We love motorcycles and everything that comes with them. Along the way, we’ve pulled inspiration from others and pushed to forge a unique path of our own.
In our latest effort to do this while bringing in the new year, we’ve teamed up with Remedy, a production company based in our home state of North Carolina to make a video intended to be a love letter to our industry and culture.
Let's Go.
Holiday Gift Guide
Need some last-minute gifts for a loved one this season? We can help. Here's a list of our latest and most popular parts and apparel. Not sure what to get? Our Prism Supply e-Gift Cards can save the day and ensure they get the perfect gift the first time.
You better hurry though! Last chance to order for a Christmas day arrival is Wednesday, December 18.
Happy Holidays!
2019 Blue Ridge Stakeout
The inaugural Blue Ridge Stakeout took place a week ago. After a weekend of riding, swimming, music and camping, everyone in our crew is already itching to do it again.
Wallpaper Wednesday - Vintage 1,000
We're starting a new series today that will make a favorite photo of ours available to you as a desktop and mobile wallpaper on Wednesdays. Check out our Instagram story right now to screenshot this image for mobile and download the desktop version below.
The Vintage 1,000 Recap
For 1,000 miles, we rode Sportsters through the Blue Ridge Parkway, old logging trails and some of the toughest terrain that the Appalachian Mountains could throw at us. Jake rode a 1970 Harley-Davidson Sportster while Matt followed along on a 1997 Sportster, camera gear in tow.
We were riding in a rally called the Vintage 1,000 - a group of 20 riders on vintage motorcycles (Pre-1981). When asked about the cut off date of 1981, the organizers answered, “It’s before manufacturers were making sophisticated suspension.” We found out just what 50-year old suspension feels like when climbing a boulder-filled mountain at full throttle.
The old bikes took the rough terrain about as well as you’d imagine. Bikes broke down left and right - even some riders got injured. But, if you looked around, everyone was smiling.
Between the dates of August 6-10, 2019, we woke up at 6:30 AM, rode an average of 200 miles per day and journaled about that day’s events before passing out from pure exhaustion around 11 PM. Some days, writing was easy. But, others, we sat down to write after spending hours mending our bikes from the day’s abuse and writing was honestly the last thing on our minds.
Below, we attempt to give you a glimpse into each day by opening our journals for you. It’s not the juiciest drama you’ve ever read - but because we wrote every night in a state of pure mental and physical exhaustion there’s probably some interesting insights into what it’s like to ride Harleys through the woods for 1,000 miles.
The Vintage 1,000 - Here We Go!
Earlier this year, Jake bought a vintage 1970 Ironhead Sportster 1) because it’s incredibly cool and 2) because it fits the criteria for the Vintage 1,000 perfectly. Not to mention, this will be the first time a Harley-Davidson competes in the Vintage 1,000!
The Third Annual Congregation Show Recap
Year three of The Congregation show is a wrap. Two weeks ago, literally thousands of vintage motorcycle and hot rod enthusiasts flooded the property of Camp North End. Thanks to the countless love and support we received from friends and family in the industry and what felt like countless hours, we were able to pull this sucker off alongside DicE Magazine.
Chapter Four: Harley Davidson x The Congregation Show - 2019 Iron 1200 Sportster Giveaway Bike Unveil
The last time we gave an update on our Harley Davidson x The Congregation Show - 2019 Iron 1200 Sportster Giveaway Bike, the bike was sitting in the shop unrecognizable. There was an engine and frame, but the rest of the bits and pieces were uninstalled either being painted or receiving other final touches.