“Street style” has a lot of connotations. Sure, we’re fans of skinny jeans, expensive hats and limited-edition shoes, but when we crave some well-planned panache fit for the pavement, we hit up Wesley’s Bike Night. For the past six years, Toledo bikers have rolled over to the downtown bar on select Tuesday evenings to show off their motorcycles, everything from macho Harley’s to vintage rides. A biker’s most prized possession— the two-wheel ticket to freedom.
Bryon McCluer
1999 Kawasaki Drifter
Bought it: Three years ago. Last winter, he gave the then-dark burgundy bike a complete paint job. He designed, drew and painted the logo on the side and hand painted the patina design. To go with the theme, he found the skull ornament online and drilled it out to add LED lights to the eyes.
“These bikes were built when Indian Chief(another popular brand) wasn’t in business, so they were like an Indian tribute bike. So that’s why I came up with the Indian skull theme… People stare at it and don’t know what it is. People still think I messed up a great Drifter… but I love it. It’s a great riding bike.”
Brad Bechstein
1975 Kawasaki 500 triple two-stroke
Bought it: Seven years ago in terrible condition. He completely restored it.
“In 1971 when I lived in Texas, I had a 500. So buying this was kind of a thing where you just want to see if you could find one again.”
Mark Ramlow
1979 Shovelhead
Started building: Two years ago.
Darryl Pedigo
Home built Harley-Davidson
Started building: Six years ago.
Cheers to the riders— and thanks to the Adams Street’s Open Refreshment Area— for a great evening.
“Street style” has a lot of connotations. Sure, we’re fans of skinny jeans, expensive hats and limited-edition shoes, but when we crave some well-planned panache fit for the pavement, we hit up Wesley’s Bike Night. For the past six years, Toledo bikers have rolled over to the downtown bar on select Tuesday evenings to show off their motorcycles, everything from macho Harley’s to vintage rides. A biker’s most prized possession— the two-wheel ticket to freedom.
Bryon McCluer
1999 Kawasaki Drifter
Bought it: Three years ago. Last winter, he gave the then-dark burgundy bike a complete paint job. He designed, drew and painted the logo on the side and hand painted the patina design. To go with the theme, he found the skull ornament online and drilled it out to add LED lights to the eyes.
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“These bikes were built when Indian Chief(another popular brand) wasn’t in business, so they were like an Indian tribute bike. So that’s why I came up with the Indian skull theme… People stare at it and don’t know what it is. People still think I messed up a great Drifter… but I love it. It’s a great riding bike.”
Brad Bechstein
1975 Kawasaki 500 triple two-stroke
Bought it: Seven years ago in terrible condition. He completely restored it.
“In 1971 when I lived in Texas, I had a 500. So buying this was kind of a thing where you just want to see if you could find one again.”
Mark Ramlow
1979 Shovelhead
Started building: Two years ago.
Darryl Pedigo
Home built Harley-Davidson
Started building: Six years ago.
Cheers to the riders— and thanks to the Adams Street’s Open Refreshment Area— for a great evening.
