MADISON, Ill., April 29, 2008 – Chris Rivas rides his G2 Motorsports/Drag Specialties/S&S Cycle V-Twin into this weekend’s O’Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway International Raceway here very confident the improvements made last weekend will continue on his push up the list in the 2008 NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) Championship standings and enable him to challenge the leaders.
Billy Lane and Choppers Inc. have launched a new effort in the realm of motorcycle entertainment. On his website at www.choppersinc.com you can now tune in to video clips filmed by Lane called the Chopper Diaries where you can find tech and lifestyle bits. Right now there are only a dozen or so videos but soon Lane reports there will be several elements to choose from like interviews, event reports, basically anything cool that he and the crew run into on the road or in the shop.
The additional aspect of this new media at Choppers Inc. is that it gives an up close and personal look at the life of Billy Lane. There is no doubt that this cat is one of the most creative builders of our times and through episodes where he goes step by step through projects at the shop, there is no doubt about his abilities, old iron or new. The real deal is what you get here. Now in full control of the production Lane has the ability to bring what he feels has been missing from other MC programming. No drama….. No drama….. No drama.
We’re waiting for more information on this new media from the East Coast Chopper Kingpin, but until then, check out the goods on his website.
Spring is upon us and it’s time to start planning for Las Vegas BikeFest. This is the 8th year of Las Vegas BikeFest and we are very excited about it because 8 is our lucky number (everyone needs a lucky number in Las Vegas).
Registration Is Open
Online registration is now open. If you prefer to send in your registration you can download the form from our website. We continue to keep registration fees low with no increases for the 2008 event. Register for as low as $25.00.
Visit www.customchrome.com today and browse the all-new 2008 iCatalog. You’ll find it packed with new products and brands and a whole lot more, all brought to you by the company that has been meeting the cravings of the V-Twin custom enthusiast for over 37 non-stop years.
The iCatalog allows you to navigate by section or through our product index. You can search by part#, brand or product type, add your favorites to your custom wish list and even email product descriptions or pages straight from the site. When you’re ready to order, use the convenient dealer locator tool to find your nearest Custom Chrome dealer. Finding the parts you need and building the bike of your dreams has never been easier.
Oil is the Life Blood of your Engine!
Feuling® oiling systems include a billet 6061 high volume oil pump,
billet 7075 hard anodized camplate, HP +® hydraulic roller lifters
and gasket kit. This kit increases oil pressure, oil volume, engine
oil flow and return oil scavenging, eliminating wet sumping. The
Feuling® system generates cooler oil and engine temperatures
resulting in a quieter more powerful engine.
Test results show a decrease of engine temperatures by +/- 20
degrees, increase in oil pressure and a decrease in engine oil blow
by. Results also show an increase of 3 H.P. and 4 Ft. Lbs of T.Q to
the rear wheel.
Race Series kits include a blue printed billet 7075 hard anodized oil
pump and full travel hydraulic roller lifters. The Race series
lifters are designed with tighter internal tolerances and a slower
bleed down rate to handle heavy valve spring pressures. The race
lifters also have increased roller clearance for steep ramped camshafts.
Contact your local Drag Specialties dealer www.dragspecialties.com
Collaborative Effort Brings HackerPipes Performance Exhaust to Canadian Market
HackerPipes Inc., a performance exhaust manufacturer and E’Ville
Twin Inc., a manufacturer of custom motorcycles and distributor of
custom motorcycle accessories, announced an exclusive
distribution agreement for all HackerPipes products in Canada. The
relationship expands the visibility of HackerPipes’ products while
increasing its availability by utilizing E’Ville Twin’s extensive
distribution channel and warehousing facilities.
The Annual Donnie Smith Invitational Bike Show – Rochester, MN was held on March 29th $ 30th this year and along with drawing the top customs from all over the country, this years line up featured a contest between Chopper projects from 5 high schools.
Yes, these are Piston Rings! The rings are manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel and are CNC machined in house. The underside of the ring is comfort notched which holds the piston design in place. Men’s and Women’s sizes are available and custom logos can be created in Billet 6061 T-6 Aluminum and then anodized in various colors. Show the Motor Sports Industry that you are a MotorHead and accessorize your body like you do your ride!
www.BikeDesignz.com or call 941-815-6862
STURGIS, S.D. —April 16, 2008— After the success of last year’s inaugural show, The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its second annual The Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show to Thunder Road during Sturgis Bike Week 2008. The show will be held Monday, August 4, 2008 and will feature celebrity guest judges, door prizes and giveaways, a burnout pit, live music and beautiful women.
The Horse’s mission is to recognize average Joes who work day jobs and then burn the midnight oil building bikes in their garages, so all hard-core, garage-built backstreet chopper owners are encouraged to enter. Open registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and the winners will be announced at 5 p.m. This year’s panel of celebrity judges will feature Billy Lane of Choppers Inc., Paul Cox of Paul Cox Industries, Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles, Keino Sasaki of Keino Cycles , Mondo Porras of Denver’s Choppers, Eric Gorges of Voodoo Choppers, Bill Dodge of Bling’s Cycles, Athena “Chickie” Ransom of Vagabond Choppers, and Jeff Cochran and Donny Loos of Sucker Punch Sallys.
While I was at the Lone Star Roundup, I ran into some cats that had put a motorcycle video together and I feel compelled to pass this along to everyone. It’s old school, all cool and one of the best pieces I’ve come across in quite a while.
