Wicked Big Losers Contest Announced
Motorcycle Industry Personnel Rally Around Healthier Living During Daytona Bike Week, Chris Callen of Cycle Source Magazine and Roadside Marty Of Willies Tropical Tattoo Show were on the topic of the need to lose the winter pounds. Well, as normally happens, one thing lead to another and they started a contest to see who could [...]
Daytona Biker Fusion Raises Over $24,000 for Soldier’s Angels
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.–March 16, 2008– The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse’s Biker Fusion party was once again the hottest event in Daytona during Bike Week 2009. The event was held Thursday, March 5 at the Dog House Bar & Grill on Main Street and raised over $24,000 for Soldiers Angels, and organization whose mission is “may [...]
Black Bike Bagger Wheels
We would like to welcome Black Bike Wheels to the blog! Black Bike now offers a series of Wide Tire options that are a direct bolt on for all Baggers. Out in front is a wide 21” wheel tucked nicely under the fender. Available in 40 Spoke to 120 Spoke, and in different finish [...]
DicE magazine, issue 25
I say, this is frightfully good news. A very splendidly special issue for us, a sort of milestone one might be heard to mention. By way of a celebration we have added an extra 32 pages, so #25 is a jam packed 148 pages of fabulousness, and it has a colour in cover by Jason [...]
Classic Cycles Inc.
Classic Cycle Inc. is taken care of history’s past in a big way.You can lay your eyes on a few vintage Trimuphs, Hondas and Nortons. They offer a full range of services for pre-unit and unit-construction and do everything from routine tuning and servicing to complete rebuilds, restoration and customizing. Local pickup and delivery can [...]
Circle City Hot Rods
We got the invite for a very cool party thrown at Circle City Hot Rods for some of the guys that showed at the Good Guys Car show this weekend in Orange, California. The Dynatones played their hearts out and the food was at a plenty.The shop is known for their unbelievable craftsmanship and [...]
Karma and the Shed
March 2009 By Colleen Swartz Karma and the Shed All is right with the world, we have survived another Shed party and things are as they should be. I hate to get all esoteric on you guys, but the more I think about what, who, why, and how the Shed exists, the more I believe [...]
Limpnickie Lot
You can now find the Limpnickie Lot on MySpace and Facebook. MySpace Profile for Limpnickie Lot Facebook
Josh Kurpius takes on Italy
Our one and only Josh can be seen in Italy’s own KUSTOM MAGAZINE. Keep up the great work Josh!!!!!
ROLAND SANDS DESIGN IS ON A “MISSION” TO BREAK RECORDS
March 11, 2009 (La Palma, Calif.) – Cycle World magazine and the Ride for Kids® program approached Roland Sands about doing a third bike for their annual drawing after the 2007-2008 bike he created raised more than $84,000 in ticket sales, a record-setting amount. Starting with a Honda CBR1000RR again as the base, RSD created [...]
Stunt Riders Run D&D Fat Cat Performance Pipes
Jumpin’ Jeff Schneider and ILLConduct, push motorcycle stunt riding to new limits and provide cutting-edge shows sporting D&D Fat Cat performance pipes. Stunt riders like D&D pipes because they not only look good, they increase performance, economy and throttle response. They deliver more bang for the buck on a stunt bike or your sled at [...]
22nd Annual Donnie Smith Bike Show
It’s cold in Minneapolis in March but sizzling at the Donnie Smith Bike Show at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Sat, March 28th & Sun, March 29th. Don’t miss it… Those guys in the great white North have nothing but 8 months out of the year to wrench on their custom sleds. Provided by [...]
Wire Plus Introduces their New “Classic Black Face” Round Digital Speedo
Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, state-of-the-art “Classic Black Face” Round Digital Instrument Panels. Designed by request, these new round digital instruments a vast array of features including speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, all indicator light functions and new flat panel construction that measures 2.5” round with all electronics onboard. (No external [...]
2009 FOUR ACES BONNEVILLE SHIRTS ARE HERE
The Four Aces 2009 Bonneville Commemorative shirts are now available. The proceeds from these shirts are used to support the Four Aces team in racing their vintage Triumphs at the Bonneville Salt Flats during Speedweek. The team consists of Wes White (1951 TR5), Chris Hamilton (1952 Triumph 650), and Chuck Zeglin (1955 Triumph Cub). The [...]
Limpnickie Lot Daytiona 09
The Limpnickie Lot Daytona 09 was quite the event. There was paint ball, chopper films, car demolition, and skaters in the skate park. There was an abundance of custom bikes to look at, from Limpnickie lot builders, and many more from individuals that rolled on to the lot. Many of these bikes were entered in [...]
Spring Savings – Torian Race Jacket
Race Jacket – Old School Cool A traditional styled race jacket featuring 4 external and 3 inside pockets. An inside security-zipper pocket keeps your valuables safe… all for just $199, a 35+% savings. NOTE: Designed with a generous fit… this allows you to wear layers while you ride. Ideal for Chopper Jockeys, Bobber riders and [...]
Make A Hot Girl Laugh
Technorati Tags: Make a hot girl laugh In this episode of Make a Hot Girl Laugh we find out who has a better chance of making a Hot Girl laugh: an Italian guy or a guy who gets a case of the giggles.
Strokers Dallas’ Spring Fling
It’s another three days full of BIKES, BABES, and BEER at Strokers Dallas! Join us for Bad Tattoo Contest: Friday March 27 at 7pmWet T-Shirt Contest: Saturday March 28 at 4pmFamous Bikini Contest: Sunday March 29 at 5pmVendors, Cold Beer, Bikini Girls, Live Music, NO COVER CHARGE
Josh’s Shots of Daytona
Josh Kurpuis sent me over some great shots of the happenings at Daytona with the Limpnickie Lot to share with our readers. Thanks Josh! you can see all of Josh’s great work on his myspace also.
HIGBEE PUTS BUELL IN DAYTONA 200 TOP 5
Front Row Starter Eslick Recovers for 13th Shawn Higbee made an incredible and unexpected run from a 16th place start to a fifth place finish in the 68th running of the Daytona 200 Friday night at Daytona International Speedway with a Buell 1125R that was virtually built from the ground up in the Speedway garages [...]
Biltwell Bash
The Biltwell Bash is a chance to get back to basics. No vendors, no anvil tosses, no wet t-shirt contests and no bullshit. Just a cool place off the beaten path to ride your bike, pitch a tent and drink some beer. What’s in it for us is the same thing that’s in it [...]
Local Shop still going strong
The photos and words are from a good friend, Holly Anderson. She had the opportunity to hang out with these guys at the 45′s Forever is a shop in San Jose, CA who specialize in rebuilding old Harley’s, especially old 45 flatheads used in the war. The shop was opened in 1969 by brothers Ray [...]
Splitting Lanes
I had the opportunity to go on a small 70 mile ride with the guys from Biltwell and Duane over the weekend. On our way there, there was a accident that had the traffic at a stand still but here in California you can split lanes. Coming from New Hampshire, where this isn’t allowed, it [...]
One mans take on the Biker Fusion event.
We met Gordon Chippewa last year when he helped his friend Ami James and Duane hook up for the tattoo-seat swap at East Side Tattoo. Gordon hung out with Ami at the Biker Fusion thursday night and had a ball.They had the Love and Hate bikes on display and got a great response from the [...]
ROLAND SANDS WINDSCREENS GIVE CLEAN CUSTOM LOOK
We would like to welcome Roland Sands Designs to the blog! Roland Sands Design continues to give owners the power to get creative with their bikes. Sport bike owners can style out their bike with the most technically advanced windscreen on the market. RSD graphics are double screen-printed using a proprietary ink system to [...]
LICKS LIGHTS THE WAY
We would like to welcome Licks Cycles to the blog. Licks pretty much drew a line in the sand when commenting “Billet Bling Blows” and their backing it up with this extremely cooool collection of skinny scooter lighting. Unlike the overcooked heavies these units are compact, light weight and priced in a range any builder [...]
Million Mile Iron Man
From the desk of Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo ; Most of you have followed the adventures of former Wisconsin Senator Dave Zien and his attempt to log one million miles on a single bike. He was poised to hit his target last fall when the unexpected took him out of the game. He blew a piston [...]
BUELL ANNUAL HOMECOMING SET FOR JUNE 5-7
Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to visit Buell Motorcycle Company’s Wisconsin headquarters for the company’s 2009 Homecoming celebration, which will be held June 5-7, 2009, at the East Troy factory in conjunction with AMA Pro Racing’s scheduled stop at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.
BILANSKY RIDES BUELL TO THUNDERBIKE WIN AT DAYTONA
Hal’s H-D/Buell/Hal’s Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky rode a Buell XB12R to win the Thunderbike National at the first round of the 2009 ASRA Michelin Pro Series at Daytona International Speedway. Bilansky executed a perfect last-lap drafting pass of the defending Thunderbike champion, BMW of Atlanta rider Nate Kern, to take the win.
Wimmer Machine Introduces The 105th Anniversary Limited Edition Tribal EBS Intake
New from Wimmer Custom Cycle is the 105th Anniversary Limited Edition Tribal EBS intake. This CNC machined billet intake features a copper and blackaccent to complement these commemorative Harleys. The copper is a PVD superfinish that will not mar or tarnish. Additional features include internal head breathing and an internal velocity stack to increase airflow [...]
Bad Ass Award #2
A Turkish man has miraculously survived being run over by a truck that was hit by a train. Cem Tocak suffered only minor injuries in the incident in the port city of Mercin. The video shows Cam being unaware of what was about to happen. Mr Tocak is now celebrating the day of the accident [...]
MODULAR MOTORCYCLE WIRING SYSTEMS
Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, Custom Kit EFI System for all motors equipped with EFI systems…both stock and aftermarket units. Wire Plus offers several simple ways to handle the electronics on these new EFI equipped projects you’re thinking about. These harnesses are available for use with stock or aftermarket ignition [...]
Tax Credit For Purchase Of New Motorcycles
Thanks to the efforts of the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) along with Harley and many others, this bill will be signed into law by President Obama. This historic motorcycle event will allow motorcycle riders to deduct their sales and excise tax with the purchase of a new motorcycle. It is now part of the presidents [...]
Do you know this Man
We are trying to find this winner of the Sacramento Easyrider Show. He won the Limpnickie Lot Award. If you know this lucky guy, please email me. Thanks, Lisa lisa@dbcustomleather.com
Greasebag Jamboree 2009
We would like to welcome Grail and the Greasebag Jamboree to the blog!!!!! On June 13th in Laconia, NH – for the 3rd year in a row – the Greasebag Jamboree bike show and swap meet will throw up it’s flag for all the do-it-yourself, grass roots motorcycle builders and wave a giant middle finger [...]
Broken Spoke Saloon & Campground adds the .38 Special to the line up
.38 Special Joins Hot Sturgis Lineup of Foghat & Kentucky Headhunters .38 Special returns to Sturgis, to play at the Broken Spoke Saloon and Campground on 79 North, Thursday night August 4th. All Broken Spoke campers will get to see them for free as part of their $99 Sturgis Bike week package. “I know .38 [...]
ROMP THE TROTTLE – XR1200 Slipons Hits the Power
Give Me 30 Minutes & I’ll Give You A Sweet Sounding & Riding XR1200 Grab a couple of wrenches over lunch and in 30 minutes you’ll increase horsepower by as much as 7% and torque by as much as 10% on your Harley-Davidson XR1200 Hot Rod. These pipes drop six pounds of weight and deliver [...]
New Warm and Fuzzy DicE stuff
Yeah, I know, why does this muppet keep sending me emails?! Well that’s because we always have great stuff, and this stuff is no exception let me tell you. We got 2 new longsleeves to keep your hot little body warm, one is an American Apparel thermal top with a new Dice design, the other [...]
WINNING IS A HABIT FOR SCREAMIN’ EAGLE®/VANCE & HINES TEAM
Team to Debut New Four-Valve/Overhead Cam V-Twin Engine for 2009 Season The Screamin’ Eagle® / Vance & Hines team brings a tradition of championship-winning performance to the Pro Stock Motorcycle division of the 2009 National Hot Rod Association® Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. In 2008 the Screamin’ Eagle / Vance & Hines team earned its [...]
Active Engine Balancing for Harley Davidson
We would like to welcome Balance Masters® to the blog. Balance Masters® have introduced the first product available that utilizes active engine balancing technology designed exclusively for Harley Davidson engines. This state-of-the-art system eliminates dynamic balancing completely, replacing it with a system that is permanently mounted on the engine! Performance Without Vibrations!
Shot of the week
Another beautiful Shot from Colleen. Thanks! Jeff Kissel of Independent Cycle EastIndependent Cycle East
Black Sunshine Customs
We would like to welcome Black Sunshine Customs to the blog .They represent what we love, made in the sweet USA! Brian Elliott is the owner and operator. “Black Sunshine Customs is a small Chopper parts building business. We make all of our parts by hand using AMERICAN MADE STEEL. All parts are 100% tig [...]
V-Twin Expo Glows
9th Annual V-Twin Expo attendees and exhibitors glow with enthusiasm, determination and passion for v-twin industry V-Twin dealers and exhibitors alike left the 9th Annual V-Twin Expo with renewed passion, enthusiasm and confidence for the v-twin industry. Attendees spent last weekend in Cincinnati attending the 9th Annual V-Twin Expo held February 7-9, 2009 to see [...]
True Dual Header Systems for 1995 – 2009 Touring Models by Freedom Performance
True Duals Headers for Touring Models— Freedom Performance…Exclusively by Custom Chrome These true duals complement the look of your touring bike, running two independent head pipes, one for the right and one for the left side, this system both sounds and looks awesome. These head pipes will work with both OEM and most aftermarket slip-on [...]
Limpnnickie Lot
The Next Generation is at it again. Back in Daytona for Bike Week, the Limpnickie Lot builders have a whole week of events planned. From paintball wars and a Honda Bash to one of the maddest new chopper shows in Daytona, they got it going on. Stop by and help welcome new additions Fab Kevin [...]
DicE issue 25 release party
Well here it is, the issue 25 ( blimey! we made it, how good is that?! ) release party, right here in LA. Its a fantastic bar, old style, on route 66, loads of parking, bands, beer, bikes, djs, etc and a Sunday hangover ride too, not sure where we’re going yet but somewhere really [...]
