2008 - Year in Review

I can hear my dad in June, when Kory and I were buying our house, I was nervous as most new homeowners are about money. He said, "hey look at it this way most likely you won't go down in pay only up!" I am going to work as hard as I can to make sure that is true for 2009.

These happenings are in no particular order just as I think of it... So the year in review. We had a lot of major things happen and a lot of things we made happen! We have elected a new president that with all hope, will turn the economy around before it does more damage. But looking back we had a lot of good, fun things happen in 2008 and we intend to make 2009 even better! Take a look below!

YEAR IN REVIEW

The Perewitz crew attended 49 events throughout the year! That's a lot of traveling. I know you are thinking that is every weekend but some weekends we had 2 events so not quite every weekend. But there's no place like home!

Our dually and trailer has traveled over 80,000 miles in one year! That's 3.3 times around the world!

Kory, Dirti and the guys at the shop built the first Perewitz custom street bike. Kory modified a Suzuki Hayabusa. It got a TON of attention! No one said we do just American! With sport bikes getting more and more popular I see a few more of these in the future. But don't worry we will always build our traditional low lean customs.

In March, Thug and Streets became official members of the Perewitz Crew, thus beginning Thug & Streets Most Excellent Adventures!

Ruben Browns Sidecar bike finally got finished. It was definitely an experience riding in a sidecar. Hopefully you saw the tree wheeled machine it at our June Bike Night! It has an awesome custom sound system in the sidecar, installed by Detailz in Canton, MA.

We had 4 extremely successful summer Bike Nights. We love our Bike Nights as much as everyone else does and hopefully we can continue to have them for years to come. Thank you to everyone that attended our nights and for your support!

Kory displayed his custom motorcycle with Wild Turkey (and all the girls) at ALL the major rallies. Be sure to get your free sample of bourbon in Daytona 2009 and check out Kory's bike.


A Chevy SS Truck got flamed out for a customer! They loved the paint job. Definitely the hottest truck around, no pun intended.

In Sturgis I recieved the "Fearless Leader and One Cool Chick" award from the Top 50 lot. I was extremely excited to recieve it. I mean I knew I was cool but didn't think anyone else did :-0

Dave wrote a paint book with Tim Remus, Advanced Custom Motorcycle Painting. Some great tips in there and some wicked flames!


The shop has built numerous "old" bikes including a 50 & 60 panhead, a 66 Shovel, 37 Flathead and more in the works.

My dad built a new "scoot". A 60's Vespa! We completely restored it and gave it a Perewitz Paint job. It came out really cool. He displayed it at the SEMA show.

In September we rescued 3 puppies from a shelter in Puerto Rico. They all arrived during a bike night so it was a little hectic. We were able to find 2 EXCELLENT homes for 2 of them but the 3rd just fit in at Perewitz. So I decided to adopt her, Giselle! As the organization says "She hit the jack pot!"

Oh ya and Giselle, Lou and Cheech finally have their own yard. Kory and I bought a beautiful house in June!

Ah what a year! As time, people, and the economy changes we must adapt to the current status. In 2009 we are going to do whatever we need to, to continue to make things happen and have a wicked good 2009!

Bike Night Extravaganza!

Wednesday night was our July Bike Night. It was pack with bikes and people. It was a nice hot summer night, great for riding, and the crowd couldn't have been better.

We had some awesome burnouts! One right after another, ego's were flying! Everyone that did a burnout got a Kryptonite lock and a few got Kory to change their tire! The smoke just filled the air and the smell of rubber is still outside 2 days later. The bikes filled the front parking lot before 7 and by 7:30 the back was filled and people were scrounching for spots, fortunately a bike can fit in many places! Steve Leahy was here creating skin art, tattoos that is! I would say the coolest one I saw was on MacKay Keegan! He got eye's on the back of his neck! He's watching you!

After the burnouts I went on the roof and threw some prizes from various venders to the crowd. We had on display Ruben Brown's sidecar bike, the "Ghetto Taxi" and a Suzuki Hayabusa we recently did a face lift on, out on the sidewalk on display along with many other Perewitz customs.

It was a great night had by all. And the food must have been good because we sold out of burgers and have very few hotdogs left! It must have been Kory's good cooking!

On the Ground

Busa

The Busa is moving right along and should be done today. Here are some pictures of it along the way.

What's going on?

We have a lot going on for a Monday. Kory is working overtime getting the Hayabusa done for Black Bike Week in Myrtle Beach this week. Ya that's right this week! Kory has 2 days to finish the Busa. Then him and my dad are driving back down to South Carolina. They are leaving Wednesday to debut the bike. It will be on the cover of 2-Wheel Tuner Magazine. I will get you some more sneak peaks when it's done.

Joe Pro is here cleaning bikes therefore I have not seen the dogs all day long. Louie has obtained a permanent post next to Joe in his red bed! They just love Joe! It's so funny they get so excited just to hear his name.

Tomorrow the infamous Street's and Thug will be here to pick up Thug's Baggah and Bobbah!

Dirti is working on the 60 Panhead he is building. Maybe he will have it done for this Myrtle Beach? I will get pictures as soon as it's done.

Big Ron is working on a sidecar bike. The bike is for Rubin Brown. He wanted something his could take his kids in. This bike is going to be a cool ride with an ultimate system and a TV installed by Detailz. Wait till you see it!

Tomorrow I will bring you lots of pictures!

Icon Riding Gear just in time for Riding

Brenda from Icon recently said that she was going to send me some stuff to wear at events, riding, etc. I got the package last week, it was like Christmas! The weather here has been aweful so there has been no riding until yesterday! I broke out my new jacket, boots, helmet, and gloves for a ride on a customer Hayabusa.



I have another Icon jacket that I love. I wore it on my panhead and the bike spit up grease from the chain all over the back. So needless to say the jacket is definitely worn and greased! They make a great product and I am happy to wear their stuff!
If your in the market for a jacket, helmet, boots, or other riding gear make sure you take a good look at Icon's stuff.

Now I have to get my dad to wear Icon because I know he will like it!


At Barb's Harley Davidson's Women's Garage Party

Take a good look at the Hayabusa too because the next time you probably won't recognize it on the cover of 2-wheel Tuner magazine.