Big news. Classified Moto is now Classified Moto, LLC. Not sure that means a lot to the world at large, but it feels like progress to us. To keep up the buzz, Adam Stockton, owner of our gnarly Yamasaki XS750 is hard at work on some design-o-licious limited run screen printed posters. Some of which will feature photographer Adam Ewing's Classified XS650 and our delightful Bulgarian friend and co-worker Tania Staykova. She arrived at the studio straight from a day of super-intense ad meetings and breezed through a five-hour photo shoot like a pro. Many thanks to Tania and both Adams for pulling it together on short notice. Stay tuned for the goods this spring when we open our online store. Custom bikes, lamps, posters, apparel and other highly Classified items. In the meantime, keep up with us here and on Facebook. (Photos: Adam Ewing)

A couple of weeks ago, I posted that we had a great shoot at Adam Ewing's photo studio in Richmond. Well, here are some of the initial pics from that epic day. First up is Adam Stockton's 1978 XS 750 Special. Click HERE for more details, but some history follows. Early this year, I made a trip to Virginia Beach to buy two bikes — a Honda Interceptor and Mr. Stockton's Special. I picked up the latter from a guy who kept it in his living room. He tells me the project lost steam when his mechanic had to do a stint in the slammer. Prior to his incarceration, the wayward technician installed some precariously placed forward controls and various chrome bits. Otherwise, the carbs were seized, the charging system was not working and the brakes were stuck. Looking back at the bike as I trailered it through the Hampton Roads Tunnel, it seemed happy to be moving again. I rolled back into Richmond after midnight with snow on the ground. The next day, I snapped some before pics and set out chopping. A lot of intrigue and turmoil ensued — the bike, perhaps, haunted by the mojo of its outlaw former mechanic. But with the first snow of the season still frozen on the ground, I hereby declare this monstrous triple officially Classified. Happy trails to bike and rider.

Many thanks to Mr. Adam Ewing for his incredible photo skills. More of his Classified Moto series to come, but you can check out his portfolio on his website.