You’ve probably already heard on the street that it’s the beginning of the riding season. What better way to ring it in than featuring a new motorcycle? Here we have a custom built 1978 Yamaha RD 400 from Brooklyn builder Tim Harney. Tim runs Harney Boy Racing, a custom motorcycle garage out of Bushwick, Brooklyn. [...]
Category Archives: motorcycles
Deus ex Machina Stock in +Smith Butler BKLYN+
December 4, 2012 – 3:36 pm
Once again, the few years have come around in a circle 8. My first visit to Sydney 18 years ago, landed me in Mambo Surf Shops. My first prized “Australian” t shirt of what was defined as cutting edge surf… I wanted something different than the standard Billibong and Quicksilver (respect). So did the major [...]
WE’RE HAVING A LITTLE GET-TOGETHER
October 10, 2012 – 4:11 pm
Join us next Thursday, October 18th from 7pm-9pm for a little get-together we’re throwing to celebrate FALL. We’ll be screening our latest short film directed by Derek Hanson + an exhibition of on-set photos by Ken Tisuthiwongse. After hours will be held at VAN HORN Sandwich Shop at 231 Court St.
The Road: A boy and his bike
September 30, 2012 – 12:24 pm
A common question that we get here at Smith Butler BKLYN is if the bikes we feature in the shop are for sale. Unlike some cosmetic jocks in the East Village, we don’t use motorcycles as props or gimmicks. These bikes are the real deal, from real builders for real riders. We try to help everyone [...]
The Road : Life’s tough, wear a helmet
August 2, 2012 – 12:50 pm
Johnny sure looked cool cruising into town with his leather perfecto and cap. The black leather outfit suited Brando’s dark and brooding character in “The Wild One”. Always cool and rebellious, Johnny was trouble, and he knew it. He was on the run from the law on the streets of 1940′s California, but here [...]
The Road: First kick
July 23, 2012 – 4:29 pm
I’m sure you’ve all had your moments. That cool stare behind dark shades, saddled over a throaty engine with the wind whipping through perfectly coiffed hair whilst riding into the sunset. It might have been “The Wild One” or “Wild Hogs,” but you remember seeing that scene and wishing that revving the remote would [...]
Meet Sammy Tiam
February 3, 2012 – 4:02 pm
A few years ago when we decided to open shop, Jay ran into Sammy Tiam and started talking bikes. With Sammy’s help and getting our vision, We exposed a few of his custom motorcycles. Knobby tires and raw metal parts ,The Japanese and New Yorkers crowd love his rugged street designs… Sammy is strictly [...]
Smith + Butler Welcomes 1968 Honda CB450 K
August 10, 2011 – 2:36 pm
+ 100% Original + Recently Serviced At Indian Larry’s + Runs EXCELLENT + Near New Tires + Super Rare Toaster Tank + New Fuel Lines + GOOD cosmetic condition Price: $4,200.00 If you have yet to visit the Smith + Butler store in Carroll Gardens, then you may not know that aside from stocking some [...]
VAX MOTO GARAGE 1st EVER FREE MOTORCYCLE SWAP!!!
August 9, 2011 – 1:06 pm
VAX MOTO GARAGE TO HOLD 1st EVER FREE MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET IN BROOKLYN Huge motorcycle garage & workspace to house event on Aug 13th, free for vendors and to public. Brooklyn, NY – July 6, 2011 – Vax Moto Garage, 523 3rd Ave, Park Slope, is offering up its massive facility on Saturday, August 13th [...]
