We would like to welcome Pink Partz to our blog… Pink Partz offers a variety of ride inspired distinctive clothing and accessories for soulful motor sport enthusiasts Professional AMA Grand National Flat Track Racer Nichole Cheza Scheduled to sign authographs in Pink Partz Booth at 9th Annual V-Twin Expo February 7th from 11A to 1P. Minneapolis, MN— Female AMA Grand National racer Nichole Cheza will be on hand at to meet with attendees of the 9th Annual V-Twin Expo this February 7th from 11A to 1P at the Duke Energy Center downtown Cincinnati. Nichole will be at the Pink Partz Read More>>>
If there is one guy you want on your side , it would have to be Keith.This guy kicks ass and is committed to the fight Wilmington, California, December 30, 2008: Keith R. Ball, President of Bikernet.com has met with several industry leaders to investigate a Motorcycle Action Committee under SEMA. The tough economic times have made it obvious to him and several others that the motorcycle aftermarket industry needs to band together. SEMA, The Specialty Equipment Market Association, which is an aftermarket advocacy group for the Hot Rod and automotive industry, represent over 7,500 members. "Timing is everything," said Read More>>>
The new issue of Cycle Source Magazine "The Year In Review" is on newsstands today and we wanted to thank everyone who voted in our "Best Of" awards. Over 5,000 votes were counted to name the best of this year from the motorcycle industry and the top ten feature bikes from our pages this year. Also in this issue is a look back at one hell of a year. 2008 may go down as the year "IT" happened in many regards and we did our best to cover the good, the bad and the ugly. PLUS: Great tech from Brew Read More>>>
Brass Balls Bobbers’ Model 1 – Quality High and Options Low December 29, 2008 Oklahoma City, OK – Henry Ford created the Model T and Brass Balls Bobbers and Choppers has created the Model 1, a 2009 essential bobber that retails at an industry leading $15,995 and comes with everything you need and nothing that you don’t. Just like the Model T it is a value price leader and comes in midnight black.
Bettie Page: A remembrance December 08 “I was not trying to be shocking, or to be a pioneer. I wasn’t trying to change society, or to be ahead of my time. I didn’t think of myself as liberated, and I don’t believe that I did anything important. I was just myself. I didn’t know any other way to be, or any other way to live.” -Bettie Page It pains me when I am photographing a young, beautiful, shapely woman and she just isn’t giving me what I need. It is important to note that a great photo is not dependent Read More>>>
Eartha Kitt, the self-proclaimed "sex kitten" whose sultry voice and catlike purr attracted fans even as she neared 80, has died. The singer, dancer and actress was 81. Family spokesman Andrew Freedman said Kitt, who was recently treated at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, died Thursday in Connecticut of colon cancer. Dubbed the "most exciting woman in the world" by Orson Welles, Kitt’s career spanned six decades, from her start as a dancer with the famed Katherine Dunham troupe to cabarets and acting and singing on stage, in movies and on television.
Custom Chrome has developed a new research and shopping mechanism for consumers to browse the entire Custom Chrome catalog and then place their orders directly through their local dealers using the NEW Custom Chrome e-Store. This valuable tool is available to retail customers at www.customchrome.com
We wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Quanza, Hono….. However the hell you spell that, you know, the one where they don’t get presents……. Oh, and while you’re at it, how about a nice warm glass of shut the……. Yeah, I been stringing up lights the whoel damn week….. One goes out…….. I’m outta’ here! And a Happy New Year!
As you will see, I got the secret handshake to report on all of Harley Davidson’ s news. Boy, was that a bitch to learn, took me a few time but I got it down for ya, but why does it always end with them grabbing my ass?? So sit tight, it’s time for the news……… Harley-Davidson and Buell are thrilled to announce their Presenting Sponsorship of the 2009 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) International Women & Motorcycling Conference. From August 19-22, women will celebrate the freedom and control that comes with taking to the open road on two wheels at Read More>>>
This post is for all of the Garage Girls that we know and love. Last year in Daytona, hundreds of women riders joined together on the Harley-Davidson Daytona Women’s Day Ride and raised $67,000 for MDA. Registration for the 2009 ride on Tuesday, March 3, is now open with a limited number of spots available for women riders.The Women’s Day Ride, designed to celebrate women riders, as well as generate funds for the MDA, is open to the first 500 eligible female Harley-Davidson or Buell riders who register at www.harley-davidson.com/womenriders before Friday, Feb. 13, 2009. Aside from riding together through Read More>>>
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer James L. Ziemer has informed the Board of Directors that he intends to retire in 2009, capping a 40-year career with the Company. The Board of Directors has formed a search committee to review both internal and external candidates. Ziemer will remain in his current role until a new CEO is in place.
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse made it’s final stop for 2008 at the Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson "Bikers Bash" on Friday, December 12th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The night of entertainment and fund-raising was underwritten by the Seminole Tribe of Florida with all proceeds from live and silent auctions going to the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County. Earlier in the day, the weekend festivities officially kicked off with a police escorted motorcycle ride from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to the Admirals Club Marine Academy, Sunrise Harley-Davidson and along the beach concluding at Read More>>>
This spring a photography exhibition featuring the works of Barbara McQueen will be on display at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Steve McQueen: The Last Mile, is composed of about 30 prints sampling an intimate glimpse into McQueen’s world near the end of his life. McQueen had taken a step back from Hollywood before his untimely death from cancer at age 50.
I am happy to announce Spectro Oils of America has teamed up with the “Kennedy High School Chopper Project” led by Kevin Baas. Located just outside of Minneapolis in Bloomington, Minnesota the Kennedy High School students work as a team with the goal of completing the custom bike within the school year. “My students look forward to the start of the school year so they can begin the “Chopper Project” design and planning of their bike. Each student participates in a hands-on approach that teaches them everything from planning, procurement and build to final show presentation. It is a Read More>>>
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Evil Engineering to the Cycle Source blog!!!!!!!! Evil Engineering’s HT belt drive technology is now available for your generator/alternator case kicker motorcycle. Our 2” all billet Kicker/Kickstein belt drive utilizes the H.O.T belts giving you three-tooth engagement, as opposed to a standard straight single-tooth engagement belt, resulting in a belt drive that can handle your stock or high horse power engine. The primary is packaged with our massive 7” clutch. Special applications for knucklehead to present primaries are also available. For more information call 800-372-8612 or visit us on the Read More>>>
Hi Lisa, REAL BIG ice storm here on Thursday night thru Friday. 1/2of New Hampshire Vermont and my area of NY had 1 ½ inches of ice causing massive power outages. We just got ours back but they say it will take up to a week for the rest of the area to get power back. Massive tree damage! Luckily you guys got out when you did. The BIG biker news is that NYC mayor BloomDick is trying to really stick it to biker, big time. Seems both he and his asswipe city councilman Peter Valone want to pass a Read More>>>
This weekend friends and the family of Fred Schmitt are having a ride and party in his honor. Fred is well known in California, a devoted father of five and is the promoter of the Ventura Hillside Music Festival. He suffered numerous broken bones and a long stay in the hospital due to a car pulling out on him as he was riding his motorcycle on the 150 highway. If you have time, go by and check it out.
Santa Cruz, CA December 2008 – Originally custom made for a friend, the Nor-Cal Star Kicker pedal became so popular that Crime Scene Choppers has put it into production for you! Choose either polished brass, polished aluminum or a black power-coated finish; it’s an awesome piece for your ride. CNC machined form solid brass or aluminum, the three dimensional star is framed by a one inch solid metal band with a knurled edge on both sides that keeps you from slip’n off. A durable steel pivot shaft is included. Approximate measurement: 4”W X 2”H X 1”D. 100% made in Read More>>>
Thanks to everyone that came to our booth and grabbed a mag to give us a look ( we will see you soon) and for those who signed up. The Chopper Fest kicked ass, job well done and we had a ball. Can’t wait for next year and you heard it was in August right? Pics to come but just wanted to thank each and every one of you!-CS
Hearing this news made all of our hearts feel sad and low. What a sweet angel. Bettie Page, one of America’s most photographed pin-up girls during the 1950s, died in Los Angeles on Thursday from pneumonia, her agent said. She was 85. Page was a ubiquitous sight during the 1950s, propelled to stardom when she posed for Playboy as Miss January 1955. Soon her image was gracing playing cards, record albums and bedroom posters across the country.

Podcast On Rotors – [Listen how W8LESS ROTORS Applies Jet Technology to Brakes] or link over to Bikernet Studio to hear the podcast. Ray Wheeler of W8LESS ROTORS sponsors the Brass Balls Bobbers / Bikernet / IronWorks giveaway Bobber with their new advanced braking system. Ray talks about how his product is made from an advanced form of a composite commonly known as a metal matrix composite or MMC. Traditional MMCs contains a base metal, which provides the matrix in which the ceramics are embedded. The resultant material has the wear resistance of the ceramics but without the brittleness, Read More>>>
Winfield, KS- Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new “Old School” seat post mounted system. This new state-of-the-art system features a CNC machined old school ball-milled look on its tear drop shaped chromed billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch. This assembly plugs into a pre-assembled harness that will be selected by the style of handlebar switches and turn signals used in your application.
As everyone is feeling some kind of effect in this economic crunch, our buddies at Flyrite Choppers are doing their part to help. Now through the end of 2008 FRC is discounting all complete motorcycles $500.00. For those who prefer to build it themselves, they are offering free shipping on all frames and rolling chassis. Call (512) 918-2467 or e-mail flyrite@flyritechoppers.com to purchase or find out more.
Thinking about getting something special for that significant person in your life? Well, let Torian Chopper Leathers fill the bill. Logon to TorianMarket to see the goodies our leather clad elves have been working on. Torian Chopper Leathers’ builds Genuine Riding Leathers for guys and gals that ride. Stuff that is soft to the touch but wears like iron when you need it. Pick up some leather-clad security today. Technorati Tags: Torian Chopper Leather,Christmas Gifts
ThunderMax® 50 ECM with Auto-Tune is an ARB-Legal Closed Loop System Brought to you by Zipper’s – The ThunderMax 50 is a self -tuning closed-loop engine management system for 2001-2006 88” Twin Cam® bikes originally equipped with Delphi® open-loop EFI. The ThunderMax 50 installs easily and optimizes your engines’ tune as you ride. Because the ThunderMax 50 is a closed-loop system, the ThunderMax 50 ECM uses feedback data from the wide-band oxygen sensors and AutoTune module to ensure that the engine constantly maintains the optimum air/fuel ratio to maintain excellent throttle response, power and economy. * Requires addition of oxygen Read More>>>
Check out our new Signature Brass Balls Brakes made in partnership with Hawg Halters. They are now available exclusively through Darwin Motorcycles. These are the highest quality 4 piston calipers, premium billet. Anodized and contrast cut. We also have them in polished billet. Proudly American Made. Manufactured from 6061 billet aluminum, our front calipers are a direct bolt on for 1984 and up models except the Springer, which utilize the springer hanger. Billet aluminum has better strength to weight ratio compared to cast aluminum.
Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas and Miller Lite joined forces this past Spring with an idea to raise money for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC). Raffling off a customized Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the two groups succeeded in raising $32,000 for TSRHC in just over 3 months. In conjunction with the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary, Strokers Dallas and Miller Lite teamed up to secure a 2007 Harley-Davidson softail motorcycle and turn it into a “Dallas Cowboys” themed ride. The process to get the paint and theme approved by the Dallas Cowboys was not an easy task, but it was well worth the Read More>>>
In this month issue: Dave Cook’s Nickel Bike: The bike that took first place in the Shovel class at the S&S 50th! Dan Kinsey Interview: Colleen Swartz sits down with the 2nd S&S employee ever! 2008 Burning Man: Geno takes a look at an experiment in temporary society! And the list goes on. Next months issue is the 2008 year in review. Is your subscription up to date as you don’t want to miss this and every one to come. If not hit here and re up . Thanks http://www.cyclesource.com/services.htm
Big Fish Entertainment, the specialist TV production company, has created a program celebrating the annual Sturgis Rally and Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Scheduled to be broadcast tonight (Tuesday, Dec 9) at 10pm (EST) on Discovery Channel, ‘Sturgis Motorcycle Mania’ will feature the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building as a main element of the show. The 60-minute show is also repeated at 11pm (EST) and again at 2am on Wednesday, Dec 10. This year the 5th World Championship, held at Champions Park on Lazelle Street, was won by Canadian builder Roger Goldammer, with his land Read More>>>
From Samson Motorworks comes another unique industry hybrid… part plane / part trike. Samson is introducing a line of Multi Mode Vehicles (MMV) that is as thrilling to fly on the ground as they are in the air. The SkyBike™ is the kit-built flying version of the vehicle, and the first to be unveiled. Providing what man has been dreaming of for decades, this vehicle is designed to deliver exciting acceleration and handling on the ground, as well as comfortable and reliable flight capability. The flat-panel instrument display changes automatically from flight instruments to ground instruments. Speed – 95 mph Read More>>>
Our one and only, you know her, you love her, Colleen Swartz, is going to be featured on Biker’s Inner Circle Radio Show. What a talented crew we have! Did you read her Behind The Lens article this month? Well spoken! Check out the interview with Colleen on Charlie Brechtel’s radio show available on Saturday, December 6th at www.big7productions.com
I told you Billy, there is a Santa Claus……….This is NOT a Sale! – Custom Chrome is proud to announce the permanent price reduction of its RevTech Engines and Driveline Components. In an effort to further support our dealer network and their customers, Custom Chrome has put this reduced price program into effect on a permanent basis. These prices are in effect IMMEDIATELY and include both the Euro 3 and EPA Certified Engines. This reduction is designed to achieve maximum value for the product line without compromising its margin value to the selling dealer. “This is a worldwide effort Read More>>>
Custom Chrome® has announced the addition of the Helly: No.1 Bikereyes line of quality eyewear for the 2009 catalog season. The product has been a flat out success in the European market where it has been distributed by Custom Chrome Europe® during the 2008 season. The success of the product overseas in the CCE catalog motivated Helly to expand their sales efforts into the US market with Custom Chrome USA, completing a worldwide distribution effort. Expanding the relationship between Custom Chrome® and Helly #1 Bikereyes Germany, considered to be one of the premiere eyewear manufacturer’s in the world, only makes Read More>>>
We would like to welcome Custom Chrome to our blog. You will be seeing a lot from this company. I love all their shinny parts. Custom Chrome is proud to announce the Grand Opening of our new corporate headquarters in Morgan Hill, California. Located just a few miles from our original Jacqueline Ct. address, the move is designed to provide dramatic operational savings in facility costs while creating an improved work environment and data infrastructure. Now located at 18225 Serene Dr. Ste. 150, Morgan Hill, CA 95037; this new 31,000 square foot facility is the new home for the Executive Read More>>>
2009 D&D Slip-ons + Zipper’s HiFlow Air Cleaner = Up To 9HP – The performance kit from D&D Performance Enterprises is designed exclusively for the 2009 Harley-Davidson touring models. It includes mufflers, all necessary hardware, inlet heat shields, Zipper’s Hi-Flow Air Cleaner. This system straighten out the stock pipe that comes slanted-in from the factory and produces as much as 9 HP for improved performance and fuel economy across the RPM range. Exhaust sound quality is improved while still maintaining a civil tone. Available in Midnight Black or Chrome, Back or Slant cut. More details on the BOSS kit at Read More>>>
Dar Holdsworth of Brass Balls Bobbers just completed his new Digger. And one lucky sob is going to win it in January. It’s got everything you need and nothing you don’t… just a sano ride that looks good parked and even better in the wind. Motorbike features include a Crazy Horse engine, custom Fau Ti exhaust from D&D, Powerbox tranny from Bert Baker, custom paint, wheels, seat and much more. Logon to BrassBallsBobbers.com to win it, someone will, it might as well be someone from the Cycle Source blog!
Does Your EFI Bike Pop? Spit? Backfire? Start Hard? Run Hot? Crappy Fuel Mileage? Would you like to have full control of your EFI system, freedom to make major or minor adjustments without a master’s degree in electronics and computers? Here is a simple solution—ThunderMax with AutoTune! The Word Is Out! Owners regularly report that their bikes run much smoother and cooler, with greater acceleration, throttle response and no annoying exhaust popping with ThunderMax installed.











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