Hang on for a vast assortment of Mooneyes 2009 Japan show photography from the famous Swedish Sheriff. He doesn't have a lot to say about this classic array of scooters, but I know he had a helluva terrific time during the holiday season in Tokyo.
If you have never been to Japan, make the trip while some tradition remains. Make sure to check out the value of the dollar. I've been on the Zen like island what a fifth of Jack Daniels was $1.23. I also visited when an appetizer was $230. It can kick your ass quick, if you find yourself in a Sushi bar during the wrong economic times.
“One week Tokyo/Yokohama was amazing,” said the Sheriff. It's a different world”
A stock Panhead in Japan is like a Rolex watch over hear. These guys love the classics. They love Harley-Davidson American and muscle. As you will see the bikes are true reminiscent artifacts from chopper and bobbed history.
The Sheriff enjoy Japanese hospitality at the Mooneyes annual show. The Mooneyes crew always invites a handful of American bike builders to display their wares.
” How about this bike from Mooneyes, built by Jene Choppers,” said the Sheriff. “Some15000 came to the show. Also Gibbons, Jeff Decker, Max Grundy Dan Collins, and yeah, Cole Foster too.”
The Sheriff had the opportunity to tour the Vibe offices. Vibe, Hardcore Choppers and Hot Bike Japan are the major chopper publications. These mags are magnificent publications. Look for one, if you're ever at a major international news rack. The printing, layout and paper quality far exceeds domestic mags, especially right now.
“How about an office where 9 out of 10 staff members smoke all day,” said the Sheriff. “Well, those were the days.”
The Sheriff even sent some shots of girls and holiday decorations. You can see how western touches have mixed with the traditional Japanese culture.
“This is just some xmas shots by Tokyo Dome where Vibes have their HQ,” said the Sheriff.
That's all we got from the Sheriff, but we'll let the photos tell the story. His English is a tad rough anyway.
–Bandit
This just in from the Mooneyes web site:
It hasn't been the best of economic times recently, in Japan, USA, as well as many places around the globe. So leading up the show, there was a bit of skepticism, a small dash of worry, a dose of anxiety and a few other feelings too. However, the show must go on, and it did.
Looking back now, and now that the numbers are in, we can see there were 250 Show Cars, 650 Motorcycles, 220 Vendor Booths, 35 Pinstripers, 15 Scale Model Spaces and finally in our new category Collectivities Alley, there were 20 spaces.
Also, this show counted just over 13,000 tickets sold in total so that means there were that at least that many people there!This really means the show has been growing each year and has is truly a must see, must attend show.The people at the show, having a good time, that is what is most important. We thank you for attending HCS09!
The crowd was absolutely amazing this year! Who would have though, one of the most important cars in hot rod history would be here in Yokohama this year? That's right, for the first time, the original car featured in the movie American Graffiti revitalized an almost forgotton love of hot rods. It was made in the 70s when the US was going through many changes. Almost lost in just 10 years, it sparked the fire of the 60s era hot rods and custom cars and has kept the fire going ever since.
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