Urban & Syrok
Yo Syrok, I saw that custom chopper you had in the garage—looks like it could win a street race or a street photo shoot. Got any stories about how you tuned that beast?
Yeah, that thing was a real beast. I took a busted ’67 Harley, ripped out the old head, and fitted a twin-carb combo I scavenged from a race bike. Swapped the stock exhaust for a long, straight pipe to cut the back pressure. Then I threw a custom camshaft into the mix, one that was a mile away from stock cam timing. It felt like the engine was breathing on a whole new level. I spent nights in the garage, oil on my fingers, listening to that throttle slap. The first time I ran it on the strip, the tail lights flashed like a comet. The crew called it “the street ghost” because it just didn’t look like it was going to hit the ground. Now it’s all about keeping it smooth and quick—no fancy tricks, just solid power.
Sounds like you turned a junker into a beast. Ever think about shooting that bike in motion, catching the lights like a comet? I could see a frame where the tail lights become a streak. Need help getting the right shot?
Sure thing. Get a fast shutter, like 1/500 or faster, so the bike stays sharp. Put a long exposure on the lights—set the camera to 2-5 seconds or use a light trail mode if you have it. Place the bike on a straight stretch, start the engine, and shoot as it rolls past. Keep the frame tight, focus on the tail lights, and let the rest of the scene blur. No fancy gear, just a good lens, steady tripod, and a burst of speed. You’ll get that comet effect.
Nice set up—just make sure the lights are clean and the background’s dark enough, so that streak really pops. Grab a tripod that can tilt a bit to keep the camera steady as you shift focus between the bike and the track. Shoot a few trial shots, tweak the ISO a touch lower if the blur’s too bright, and you’ll have that comet light nailed. Good luck, rider.
Yeah, I’ll keep the lights spotless and find a dark run‑way. Got my tripod ready, and I’ll do a few test shots, dial the ISO up a notch if the trail’s too bright. Thanks, rider. We'll nail that comet look.
Sounds good—keep it tight, stay low on the ISO, and let that engine roar out. Catch me in the pics.
You’ll see the pics, but keep your distance when that engine starts screaming. I’ll set the angle so the roar looks like a blur of power. Catch you there.