Photos: “Vroom: The Art of the Motorcycle”

The exhibition at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale was co-curated by John Parker, a motorcycle historian and collector, and museum Director Joan P. Adan.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A 1939 Indian Chief once owned by actor Steve McQueen is one of the items included.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A 1938 Crocker, a motorcycle made in Los Angeles, is among the bikes on display.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Sculptures by artist Jeff Decker of Hippodrome Studio.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A 1947 Harley Davidson UL California Cut-Down is on display.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Helmets worn by motorcycle racing champions are among the items at the exhibition.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A 1953 Moto Guzzi Falcone once owned by motorcycle mechanic and artist Von Dutch is on display.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A 1953 Moto-Guzzi Falcone includes a gas tank with a decorative touch.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A custom motorcycle gas tank painted by artist Sara Ray.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A 2009 Suzuki 1200 B-King with customized blue lighting trim was used in the movie “Transformers.”   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)