Check Out The Big Mountain Run Photos
Thanks to Colleen and Duke for helping out, you guys rock! Just click the photo and it will take you there.
Custom Cycle Control Systems New B-MAC Bagger Mini Air Control
We would like to wlecome Custom Cycle Control Systems to the blog. They have announced today the addition of a revolutionary new product specifically engineered for the bagger market…The B-MAC Bagger Mini Air Control. The B-MAC allows easy access to adjust your bagger air assisted shocks. Accessing and adjusting the rear suspension on an H/D [...]
Long Beach Swap Meet
Yesterday was a total blast! Thanks to Josh from Biltwell, Inc, we had a place to call home all day. I believe records were set with the attendance of both visitors and vendors. It was a awesome day spent with great friends. Thanks and see you next [...]
Shot Of The Week
Photo by the lovely Colleen, thanks! This is Jeff from Illconduct stunt riders with his Sportster doing some amazing riding. He and his partner “Teach” really put on a great show at J&P Cycles 30th Anniversary Party. Look for more details on this event in a upcoming issue of Cycle Source.
Q&A WITH THE POPE OF PIPE
QUESTION: Can your slip-on mufflers be modified to fit other than 09 Baggers. Heard your pipes last week-end in the hill country, and loved the sound, but want to stay with my road king custom. -Patrick B. ANSWER: Hello Patrick, We have slip-on options for the 2009 Baggers:
JAMES COMPLETE LATE TOURING TRANSMISSION KITS
Late model touring machines are a popular target for transmission upgrades. If this is the route you’ve chosen, James’ new Late Trans Kit is just what the doctor ordered to insure a precise, leak free final assembly. Designed specifically for 2007-2009 6-Speed Touring® models, each component is manufactured to James’ world renowned standards for fit [...]
Bikers Wanted
Most So-Cal riders enjoy the scenic ride over the Ortega Highway and make a pit stop at Hells Kitchen, well ladies and gentleman there is a new place to stop. Menace Motorcycles is know for servicing your machine and have opened a kick ass bar and grill for you. They are located at the base [...]
V-ROD FACE LIFT
V-Rod owners are going to be all over this slick new AIR BOX COVER from Trask Performance. Designed for later V-Rods and specifically Night Rod models, the cover allows you to move the gauge cluster off the bars and into the top of the air box. Crafted from rugged, durable fiberglass, the Trask Air Box [...]
Greasbag Jamboree Winners
Thanks to Grail, we got to be apart of a very cool bike show. Watch for a feature article in a upcoming issue of Cycle Source. Lock Baker • Speed Fetus • Trophy Sponsor: Cycle Source Magazine Krazy Karl • 1950 HD Panhead • Trophy Sponsor: Limpnickie Lot
Paul Cox Takes Home The Trophy At Laconia
Paul Cox was the people’s choice winner of the 2009 Bike Build-off at the Broken Spoke Saloon’s Laconia location. Thousands voted over three days for their favorite custom build on display between Brooklyn’s Paul Cox and Southern California’s Chica. The margin was slim – with Cox tipping the scales with only a 5% margin over [...]
Throwback Thursday!!!
Anyone interested in a sweet original Denvers bike? “I will fire sale for $7500 cash. I have considerably more in it than that, however, times are hard and this is excellent price for a collector type bike that someone can get into easy enough.”
D&D’s NEW BOB CAT PIPE FOR HARLEY’s XR1200
Twist the throttle and hug the hairpin… the XR1200 hits hard like a Harley-Davidson XR750 dirt track racer and D&D Performance Enterprises has just the added accessory… full throated exhaust system with the new Bob Cat pipe that delivers the Harley boom and performance at a reduced sound signature. Increase power, Improve tone and Pump [...]
Bandit’s Dayroll
No, it’s not a Sushi delight. Bandit designed the Bedroll for late night escapes from town. But when he settled down, he needed something that fit on any chopper for day rides. It has the space for a fifth of Jack Daniels in the center, wrapped with a sweatshirt and his .38. Both ends of [...]
Bandit’s Bedroll
For a quick escape from any berg or woman, the Bandit’s Bedroll was designed to carry enough shit to launch you safely anywhere you want to go. A mad bike builder designed it almost 20 years ago.
Hot Leathers Offers Large Collection of Saddle Bags and Sissy Bar Bags
It’s the peak of motorcycle riding and rally season, and Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories, is making sure riders have their basics covered before hitting the open road. Motorcycle bags are a necessity for every biker, and Hot Leathers offers a wide selection of saddle bags and sissy bar bags [...]
Hell on Wheels Update
Thanks to Wes D. Photography for the shots. What’s not to like, beautiful weather, great friends and taking a wild ride up the Ortega Highway. We left Lake Elsinore and proceeded to make the radical climb through the mountains to beautiful San Juan Capistrano. We made it to Coconut’s, the place was packed! Loser Machine, [...]
Shot of the Week
Matt from Dice lovin’ his 70′s Penthouse in the back of the Shaggin Wagon!!! Thanks Wes D. Photography for the awesome shot.
Cao Cigars and Sucker Punch Sally’s Bike Contest!!!!!
You like cigars? Well if so, Sucker Punch Sally and CAO Cigars has joined forces to produce a one-off bike that will make its way into one lucky winner’s garage. This bike is a one of a kind bobber style swinger that possess a kick ass paint job by SPS’s in-house artist Sara Ray. Proudly [...]
Buffalo Chip World Record Burnout
Thursday August 6nd, 2009 The Buffalo Chip is setting the record straight with this raw performance of power and inviting you to take part in the Chip World Record Burnout. Burnouts are always a huge part of any motorcycle rally and this year at the chip they will host the second annual Baker Burnout contest [...]
We Made It!!!!!!!!!!!!
Photo taken by Marilyn Stemp. Thank you!!!!! A Traveling Report from Wildman The Big Mountain Run is on!! About ten of us pulled out of Pittsburgh on Tuesday morning, heading to Steve Garn’s -aka Brew Dude- house as he had cleared a path for our tents and had some killer grub waiting for us to [...]
Salton Sea
From Duane Ballard Every few months the Biltwell Inc. guys plan a 24 hr. road trip. The last one was a run out and around the Salton Sea area. Twelve of us met up at the Biltwell compound at noon last Friday and headed out. We took the long way through beautiful forested canyons until [...]
Next Out of the Cylinder is the Brass Balls’ New “Model 1S” Softail-style Bobber
Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Choppers & Bobbers, just released their latest creation off their company’s most successful Model 1 platform: The 2010 Model 1S Softail-style Digger Bobber @ just $16,995. It’s built off the same concept of the Model 1 with the additional comfort of a hidden rear suspension.The hidden rear suspension delivers [...]
FATHER’S DAY LEATHER SALE
Father’s Day Sale – Leather Work Jacket – Dickies® Style – ONLY $167 for a $328 jacket! Looks great on and off the bike… It is an old school design that is cool and never goes out of style. It’s designed after the popular Dickies® work jacket with special features for added comfort & utility [...]
Q&A WITH THE POPE OF PIPE
G’day from Australia, just a short question… My 95in. Roadking makes 95 HP & 100ft lbs torque with the D&D Fat Cat 2 into 1, Andrews 67g cam, Screaming eagle heads , and a 45 Mikuni carb. If I put quiet baffle in for the Fat Cat, will I lose much HP and torque. Thanks, [...]
K&N SUPPORTS THE TROOPS RAFFLE
Proceeds From the $30,000 Custom Brass Balls Bobbers Goes to The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund June 18, 2009, 2009, Oklahoma City, OK – Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers, is excited to announce that K&N Engineering has come on-board to support the "Win the Military Bobber for the Troops Raffle," which is [...]
Colleen’s Sweet Find
So we are getting ready for the Big Mountain Run and Warren Jr. ispacking extra fuel on his bike in these cool 30oz canisters…. Amazing idea….So I look into it and find that this product is called a MSR FuelCanister. With a 30 fl. oz. fill capacity, this aluminum bottle stores and transports your fuel [...]
Greasebag Jamboree Update
Thanks to Grail for hooking us up with a group shot of the lucky bastards that won at the Jamboree. “Just started to get my brain back after an amazing weekend. Best greasebag ever, such a killer time – great crowd, great bikes, the raffle was insane. Will send in more shots soon”- Grail
California Sidecar Releases Volusia Trike Conversion Kit for Softails®
California Sidecar has announced the release of the new Volusia Trike Conversion kit for Harley-Davidson Softails®. Inspired by Formula 1 Racecar technology, the Volusia is California Sidecar’s sportiest and best handling trike to date.
James Keihin overhaul kits
James Gaskets’ Keihin® Carburetor Overhaul Gasket & Seal Kit is the latest in James exceptional collection of intake gaskets and seals. Each kit includes all gaskets and seals needed to perform a complete overhaul of Keihin® carburetors used on 1988 & later machines. Additionally the kits include gaskets and seals required to install the intake [...]
Seat 2 Straps
We would like to welcome Seat 2 Straps to the blog. Seat 2 Straps was started to solve one of the biggest problems for motorcyclist that want to easily carry a helmet or cargo. With Seat 2 Straps you no longer have to worry about your helmet slapping against your bike as it hangs off [...]
The Legendary Buffalo Chip Music Festival 2009 Event Schedule
Guaranteed To Rock Sturgis with Acts Like Aerosmith, Cheech and Chong, Toby Keith and Buckcherry In keeping with its reputation as the “Best Party Anywhere,” the Legendary Buffalo Chip’s 2009 event line-up is sure to rock the Sturgis Rally. The Chip’s variety of musical acts combined with its hot bartenders and special events “by bikers, [...]
Clear Polycarbonate Magneto Covers
New from Lowbrow Customs, these brand new magneto covers are clear polycarbonate, which has outstanding impact and heat resistance. These won’t melt, warp or crack and leave you stranded on the side of the road like their cheap counterparts that are made out of cracker-jack plastic. The perfect accessory to show off the guts on [...]
COMMUTE ON YOUR SCOOT DAY – JUNE 15th
June 15th is RIde To WOrk DAy. Hey, Get Out & Ride… Your Wife Said it Was Okey! In many parts of the country, particularly those with vibrant local economies, automotive ‘gridlock’ is rapidly becoming an unattractive fact of life. This is due to the greatly increased use of single-occupancy automobiles. Increases in automobile usage [...]
Beauties!!!!
What a excellent event last night! We are invited to the Downtown LA Art Walk and partake in Joe Hill’s exhibit. You witnessed Joe’s work in the June issue for the Steel Beauty article. Well Joe called upon the biggest names in the business to display their bikes along with some of Joe’s work. The [...]
Ink and Iron Show
Photos by: Wes D. Photography It’s really hard to be at two shows at once, so when I tackled the never ending Pomona Show last weekend, my good friends Carly and Wes Drelleshak went to the Ink and Iron Show for me. Wes got amazing shots at the event and Carly gave me the low [...]
HELP A VET – TAKE HOME A CRAZY HORSE V-PLUS ENGINE
For just $10 smacks you could take home a Crazy Horse EVO-Style V-Plus engine AND WE WILL THROW IN A $30,000 custom motorcycle from Brass Balls Bobbers. <a href="http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/Donate/Donation-Raffle.aspx">Click here to enter.</a> For just 3 Starbucks you could be shifting in style! It is the least expensive way to put a BAKER & a [...]
Kundratic Motorcycle Round-Up II
We’re gearing up for this weekends Motorcycle Round-Up II, Baltimore’s premier motorcycle event. This year is shaping up to be the best yet, better bikes, better bands, better everything – with FREE admission! The shindig starts at noon and runs till 5pm with a charity auction benefiting the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation. And for all [...]
The ShakeDown Ride
Ever want to take a ride with some of the coolest people in the industry? Well you can in Laconia. Paul Cox, Chica , Jay Allen and a few others will be taking off from the Spoke on the 20th at 10 am and it is free. later on that day they will announce [...]
JAMES LATE DYNA TRANSMISSION HOUSING KIT
Dynas are a special breed and subtle differences from other Big Twins call for attention to even the slightest changes. As always James Gaskets is on top of those variations with gaskets that were developed specifically for the job at hand.
Ride to Work Day
Motorcycle and scooter riders’ 18th annual commuting day is this coming Monday, June 15th. Participation is estimated to triple the number of riders on the road. Motorcycle and scooter groups and organizations actively encourage riders to commute by cycle on this day. Two wheeled commuters of all ages, and from all walks of life seek [...]
Burl School
In the age of technology there is a new ” school” open for attendance. The first issue is killer and has some guys we all know. “Burl School Magazine is a new online,that is working towards print publication, resource for the custom/hand built bike community. Our format also includes old school skateboarding, hot rods/kustoms, & [...]
