David Mann’s Chopperfest
Cycle Source will be setting up for this event. We will be hanging out with Duane, Kutty, the guys from Biltwell and FoundryMoto and the rest of the cool cats. It’s gonna be great! See you there-Wildman
Harley to Sell XR1200 in U.S.
This ride got a great response in Europe is coming home to us. Harley-Davidson has undertaken a super-soft launch of the much ballyhooed XR1200 for the U.S. market. The initial launch will be kept to a limited run of 750 bikes. Up until now, the dirt-track inspired bike has only been available in Europe, the [...]
Sucker Punch Sally’s and Bruce Rossmeyer Resurrect a Classic
Here they go again, folks. Sucker Punch Sally’s announced the launch of the limited edition "Destination Duo" motorcycle, built exclusively for Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona. Equal parts old-school and modern, the Destination Duo bike celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first fully suspended American motorcycle, while capturing the bold, no nonsense style of a true [...]
Military Bike Build-Off Winner
Brass Balls Bobbers won the 2008 Military Bike Build-Off. The created a custom Digger that represents the arm services of America. It’s painted army green with splashes of vivid colors. It embodies an old skool look with state-of-the-art features. See a little of the event & all of the contestants. Check it out… Great [...]
BILTWELL MOTO GLOVES
Anyone who has ridden dirt bikes or BMX will appreciate Moto Gloves from Biltwell. Like so many other garage builders, we love the thin palms and snug fit of those modern mechanic’s gloves, but prefer more subdued colorways and styling. For pure understatement, Biltwell Moto Gloves certainly deliver. Wear a pair on your next ride [...]
Long Beach Swap Meet
Well folks, we woke up before sunrise this morning to be one of many standing in line waiting for the event to open. It seemed a little chilly this morning , the marine layer was low but sprits were high. This is a monthly tradition for many to find that right part needed to complete [...]
Biker Pros’ Flying Chair Goes 100mph
George Emmons Najar, Media Engineer for Biker Pros, designed and manufactured a video shooting chair for high-speed motorcycle passes on video shoots. The Flying Chair is used in videos for Biker Pros’ clients and assists in telling a compelling story. The first video using the chair is a vidcast about a new set of [...]
Mutha-Fokker Update
The master Robert Pradke delivered a work of art to Tbear this week. This one off paint job was donated to help TBear get his Triumph completed. It took TBear four hours to install, mind you that is is being done in a unheated garage in 20 [...]
From Guilty Customs to you, Thanks CJ
If your not the type of person that spends time thinking about industry trends, economic forces, political manipulation, the economy etc., then this post won’t interest you a bit. However if your one that’s interested in knowing where the motorcycle industry is moving, you only need to look outside your front door, ride down the [...]
BOSS Kit Kicks Up to 10Hp on 2009 Baggers
FRESH from our R&D department at our Horsepower Headquarters in Ft. Worth , TX , D&D Performance Enterprises has completed the BOSS kit, an economy and performance kit for the 2009 Kings of the American Road, the Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles. America’s long-distance hardcore riders require greater performance to get up and around cars and trucks [...]
BAKER Drivetrain introduces The Powerbox
It’s like Christmas when BAKER DRIVERTRAIN comes out with a new product! The surprisingly successful sales of the BAKER Torquebox and the BAKER Function-Formed™ design that it sports led the designers at BAKER Drivetrain to apply this styling to a more down-to-earth, premium BAKER Overdrive 6-Speed Evo transmission. The Torquebox’s prime [...]
Kegan’s Story
While in Las Vegas at the Dive Bar, enjoying everyone’s company, I had the privilege to meet Kegan’s mother, Angie. She was looking at a poster that was done by a friend to get his story out and to help promote a raffle that they are doing for the upcoming medical expenses. Thanks to [...]
Sucker Punch Sally’s Welcomes New Dealer Operations Manager
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–November 12, 2008–In response to the growing demand for its signature old-school customs, Sucker Punch Sally’s today announced the addition of Alex McClelland to its staff. McClelland will serve as Sucker Punch Sally’s dealer operations manager and will focus on sales and growth, adding new dealers to the network and developing marketing assets for [...]
Wimmer Custom Cycle Introduces The Tribal EBS Intake
Myrtle Beach, SC- The latest introduction to the ever growing line of quality intakes from Wimmer Custom Cycle is the Tribal EBS all aluminum billet CNC machined intake. The cover features a black wrinkle powder coat with chromed billet tribal accent. Additional features include internal head breathing and an internal velocity stack to increase airflow. [...]
Dice party
ISSUE 23 – NOV/DEC 2008 One thing you have to know about the 70′s is that it wasn’t just about ‘Flares’ and ‘Space Hoppers’. It was also about ‘Big Hair’ and taking ‘Handfuls Of Drugs’. What happens when you mash all that shit together? No you plonker, not a drugged out hippy bouncing down the [...]
Primos Helmet Design Strikes Again
I am honored to have a custom helmet done by Rene Chavez of Primos Helmet Designs. It is beautiful and fits great!!!!!
Gut Buster
A professor at the University of Mississippi was giving a lecture on ‘Involuntary Muscular Contractions’ to his first year medical students. Realizing this was not the most riveting subject, the professor decided to lighten the mood slightly. He pointed to a young woman in the front row and said, ‘Do you know what your ass [...]
Mounting satellite radio on a Motorcycle
The eCaddy Deluxe Electronics Mount is a secure way to mount Sirius, Delphi and other XM satellite radio – and make it look like it’s meant to be there. The eCaddy Deluxe already enjoys a reputation for the nicest-looking, highest-quality chrome mount for satellite radio and GPS. Now the eCaddy Deluxe has a new "Recessed" [...]
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Makes Last Stop for 2008 at Toys in the Sun Run
Fort Lauderdale–November XX, 2008–The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will be making its final stop for 2008 at the 21st Annual SFPC Christmas Toys in the Sun Run, touted to be the worlds longest motorcycle parade. The ride will be held Sunday, December 14, 2008, with all proceeds going to benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital [...]
Jay Leno Shows the Elvis Sled
The Elvis Bike – The first in Rossmeyer’s Signature Collection… Thank you, Thank you Very Much! Posted by Jeff Najar of Biker Pros.
Brass Balls Bobbers Ads Rick Fairless of Strokers
Posted by Jeff Najar of BikerPros.com Darwin Motorcycles signed Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas to carry the entire line of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers. The agreement was signed at the dealership during Strokers’ 13th Anniversary Party, which included three full days of live music, beer tub girls, cold beer, bikini bike wash, bikini contest and [...]
Step up and rock the vote again folks!!!!
It’s ready and if you don’t summit,your voice will never be heard. This is a people choice ballot and we don’t want to hear any bitching if your guy doesn’t win. You want him to win , tell all your friends to vote. Click on the link below and cast your vote http://cyclesource.com/poll/public/survey.php?name=Wild_Man Good Luck [...]
KRAWIEC BEATS SMITH IN LAS VEGAS AND GAINS IN TITLE CHASE
Screamin’ Eagle Rider Heads to NHRA Finals 19 Points Away from Championship LAS VEGAS (Nov. 2, 2008) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec defeated series points leader Matt Smith in the third round of the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and lies just 19 points out of first [...]
Bike Night in California
Show up and have a great time. Pull in, get your hand stamped and enjoy the treats that await you. Most of the restaurants give you fifty percent off your purchase. The Dj is playing and usually get someone to have a burrito and ice ream eating contest.See you there.
BAAS METAL CRAFT • KHS RAFFLE TICKET
It is time again folks. You have a twenty, give it to a bitching cause and have the chance to win a high school masterpiece? Kevin Baas, aka Teach, and his fellow students from Kennedy High have designed and fabricated this awesome ride. "This build took six months to complete. I want to thank the [...]
Last Chance To Nominate
Hey guys, it’s time for Cycle Source Magazine’s “Year In Review” and 2008 Best Of Awards. We’d like to get your nominations before we vote on the “Best Of” awards. We are listing the categories and previous years’ winners below so please take a minute and help us out. You can copy and paste this [...]
Broken Spoke brings Moving Wall to Sturgis ’09
Broken Spoke Campground, Highway 79 N, will host the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall™ at the 69th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August 2009. Sturgis, SD, United States, 11/04/2008 – "The Wall will be the center of daily ceremonies to honor the fallen soldiers of Vietnam and other wars, as well as active duty military who continue [...]
Paul From North Jersey Representing
Ive just recently subbed to CS, still waiting on my first issue. My names Paul I live in North Jersey. These are pics of my 57 Pan in a 58 frame. It was my wifes cousin Albert’s bike. It sat in his parents basement behind the couch since we started dating back in 84(?) Well [...]
V-TWIN EXPO NEWS
9th Annual V-Twin Expo Announces Seminars and Exhibitor Transport Specials V-Twin Expo Features Hard-Hitting, Industry Relevant Seminars; Survival of the Fittest II, Attracting and Selling to New Targets, Combating Counterfeits and more at 9th Annual event in Cincinnati this coming February. Agoura Hills, CA—With eight successful years under its belt, the world’s largest V-Twin [...]
Cafe Racer Magazine Issue Two
The hottest thing to hot motorcycling since the invention of chrome, Café Racer magazine’s second groundbreaking issue is out now and ready to go! Where else will you find the world’s first exclusive road test of the Stonebridge Motor Company’s Ace Café Racer, an inside look at Buell’s lightning-fast 1125 CR streetbike from its Berlin [...]
Nash Motorcycle Company’s Sancho Bag
Looking for a small compact bag you can stash some stuff in? Need a place for a jacket, your registration and some tools? Our Sancho Bag is just what you’re looking for. Made right here in the USA from the same cattle you might have seen on your way out to Sturgis. These bags are [...]
Gut Buster
Woman In a brand new Cadillac doing 75 mph with her face, up next to her rear view mirror putting on her eyeliner. I looked away for a couple seconds! And when I looked back she was halfway over in my lane, still working on that makeup. As a man, I don’t scare easily. [...]
What the hell
This week hasn’t had many updates. I guess everyone is creating their new products and will send them out to me next week.So I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you a little story. Last week was the first " Bike Night" in sunny California. We have been attending the car show that [...]
BILTWELL IGNITION COVER
Initially, we were ambivalent toward the idea of making an ignition cover for XLs, Evos and TC-88’s. The thought of bringing one more devil head, iron cross or finned retro repop to the bolt-on dance was enough to make us retch, and we said so to every mail-order and wholesale outfit who pushed us to [...]
The Devil is in the Details
From Behind the Lens By Colleen Swartz December, 2008 The Devil is in the Details So here we are looking at Bobbers in this issue of Cycle Source. It got me thinking about all of the labels in the motorcycle world and what they all mean. Have you ever met someone and when you discover [...]
Corporate Sucks
From Behind the Lens By Colleen Swartz Corporate Sucks One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one’s work is terribly important. -Bertrand Russell So here I sit in Denver Colorado in a hotel room wrapped in only a scratchy towel and I’m miserable. See, last week I flew off [...]
Did you?
Today is history in the making. Either we will have the oldest newly elected president and the first woman to sit in the VP seat or the first African American to be the President. Rock the Vote people and I hope tomorrow is a better day for all.
We need motorcycle Pipes
Big project here at Cook Customs! We are building a kick-ass Christmas tree for the lobby of The Iron Horse Hotel (Milwaukee’s newest and coolest Hotel) and we are building it out of motorcycle mufflers! It is going to be awesome, but the problem is that we need 283 mufflers for this project and we [...]
Art of the Chopper” Exhibit at the Clinton Presidential Library
Creative choppers roll into the Clinton Presidential Center Among the many amazing choppers on display in the show is “Bettie” by builder Rick Fairless. Art doesn’t have to hang on a wall to be art. It can also roll, rev and rumble as a resplendent collection of motorcycles is proving at the William J. Clinton [...]
And It Continues…..Club Patch Bans & Seizure Strategy Spreading Across the Globe
Bikies to Be Stripped Of Colours, Insignia By Police The shit U.S. Feds have started on the West Coast to take patches through trademark seizures has already spread to Australia. Is Free Speech an endangered right for organized motorcycling? QUEENSLAND bikies have called a truce to discuss action over the State Government’s plan to [...]
BILTWELL FORWARD CONTROLS
Are these guys going to take a break? I have never gotten so many releases from one company.You should all take notice. Got something to sell send it here and you will your name in lights!!!! Biltwell forward controls are CNC machined from billet 6061 aluminum. After machining, drilling and threading, every piece is heat [...]
