Throwback Thursday
photo credit: Street Chopper -April 1973 Do you know you can still rock a AEE t-shirt? Found some bitchin ones here.
Duane Ballard Custom Leather Tool Bags
Duane can produce a custom one off tool bag for your build . Rock your favorite logo for the world to see. The tool bag is created with #1 grade American cowhide that is hand tooled and sewn. Quality, perfection and true craftsmanship is 100% guaranteed with all of Duane’s work. For more information and [...]
Bandit & Bert Baker Shifting Gears
Bert & Bandit conclude their discussion on what is currently moving our two-wheeled iron. Bandit caught up with Bert as he was under double secret lock down and designing the next must-have transmission from the Michigan firm. Bandit shifts gears and spends some time on his latest build up at Bikernet. Hear more in the [...]
Hot Leathers gettin busy!
Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories, today announced two new stops on its fall 2009 rally schedule. In addition to its 11 previously scheduled events, Hot Leathers had added the Thunder Beach Fall Rally and the Lone Star Rally to its line-up.
The Knuckle Dragger
We would like to welcome Lighting Rod Motorcycles to the blog. Steve Carr’s “Oro Fundido” is one of the featured bikes in this month’s Cycle Source. Steve has let me know that Lighting Rod Motorcycle are now producing the new Knuckle Dragger front end. It is an awesome example of the “Retro-Futuristic” look that custom [...]
Catch Your Thrill Ride
Out With The Model 1 She poured three inches of straight bourbon over the ice in her glass. She swallowed the three inches and refilled the glass. “Not so fast,” I said. “You’ll get sick.” “I want it fast and hard,” she said. She drank the refill fast and
Heading To Sturgis?
A big thank you goes out to Thunder! He stepped up yet again and produced a kick ass map of all the places to be at in Sturgis. You can see Thunder’s work monthly in Cycle Source, in the features “Gut Busters”, “Letters to the Editor” and also his comics “Low Down , Dirty Rotten”. [...]
Guaranteed Good Time
Congratulations go out to Jason and Chris of Inkenstein Tattoo on your first year.
Milwaukee Iron Up For Sale?
From the desk of Chris “Wildman” Callen Their entire inventory will be auctioned off on August 27th, live and online. After 26 years operating under the name of Milwaukee Iron, world renowned builder, Randy Simpson, is closing the doors to his Lynchburg, Virginia facility. After two years of a downward trend in motorcycling that has [...]
Mooneyes Open House
Let me tell you , it was a hot one on Saturday. We drove down on Funkenstien in the morning and stayed till about one. The ride home was a scorcher! I believe it was 102 by the time we got home. The Open House/ Swap Meet was held at the Mooneyes location in Santa [...]
Revolution Mother
If you are in town, show up a support a GREAT band! These guys kill it and put on a awesome show. They will be apart of the Clutch tour starting on Sept 9th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Mr.Smalls Theatre
Lobster Pound, Where All the Action Is, Boasts Bigger Crowds Again!
Record breaking crowds, sizzling entertainment and thousands of dollars raised for local charities marked Laconia Bike Week 2009 at The Lobster Pound. Visitors from across the globe converged on The Lobster Pound and the newly remodeled Laconia Roadhouse for the 86th Annual Laconia Bike Week.
Legendary Buffalo Chip to Give Away Sucker Punch Sally’s Custom Bike at 2009 Sturgis Rally
One lucky winner will take home more than just fond memories from this year’s Sturgis Rally. The Legendary Buffalo Chip, in conjunction with American Cycle and American Bagger magazines, will be giving away a custom Sucker Punch Sally’s old-school motorcycle built especially for 2009 rally goers.
Sinners Shindig
Sorry I didn’t post this sooner, been a little busy at the home front. What a great event this year. The bands kicked ass, the crowds favorite was Whiskey and Knives. It is awesome when you go to a event and feel like you are at a family outing. The Sinners are a great bunch [...]
Overwhelming Positive Response to Ultimate Sacrifice Appreciation Debut at Laconia
Ultimate Sacrifice Appreciation, (U.S.A.) launched their new product line at the Lobster Pound during Laconia Bike Week and had a great response to their new Lock and Load line of apparel as well as their custom military themed Dirico Motorcycle with their patent pending derby and points cover.
“NASA, this is the space shuttle. There appears to be a large body of smoke forming on Hwy. 79 in the Sturgis South Dakota area.”
You’re damn right there is with Billy Lane and Paul Cox in a head-to-head burnout… Leading 500 riders with 40,000 horsepower and 45,000 foot pounds of RAW torque, shredding the asphalt at Sturgis County Line.
Laconia Lives!
Update from Jay Allen Hey Guys and Gals, First off I want to thanks each and everyone of you that showed up at the Broken Spoke Saloon in Laconia! We all expect rain when we head up to Laconia and this year the Rain Gods did not disappoint. The amazing thing to me was how [...]
Hollywood Stars Rock the 2009 LA Calendar Show Weekend July 18-19th
Shinya Kimura LA Calendar Best of Show Winner, Hollywood Actor Brad Pitt’s Favorite Builder Japanese custom bike builder Shinya Kimura has a unique style designing very original performance themed customs from buckets of old parts. Shinya made his first ever America appearance at the 2004 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend were he clinched Best of [...]
Trask V Rod Air Box Cover
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.
Model 1 Award – Top 10 Production Bike
Darwin Motorcycles, the builder of the Brass Balls Choppers & Bobbers motorcycles, is pleased to announce that its Custom Model 1 Digger Bobber received the 2009 Top Product Bike title in the August 2009 issue of V-Twin Magazine. Brass Balls was in good company as Big Bear Choppers, Harley-Davidson, Victory Motorcycles and Big Dog were [...]
Cycle Source Is Reviewed On Kick Start TV
Cycle Source Magazine Review Got this hit on My Space and was totally stoked for the shout out. Check out Kick Start’s website for additional episodes.
Shifting Gears with Jeff Cochran
One of the world’s elite motorcycle builders recognized for his new direction at Sturgis County Line. As a 3rd generation bike builder, Jeff Cochran has become known for the style and design of the many custom builds he has had featured over the years, but few people know about his talent with photography. This year [...]
Wanted
We are looking for a few cats to write some tech articles. Do you have the knowledge and want your shop to get some press? Can you handle deadlines? If so shoot Chris a email.
Broken Spoke “Legends Gallery”
Jay Allen is proud to announce the addition of a fine art gallery to the Broken Spoke, Sturgis County Line, located on route 79 in Sturgis South Dakota. The Broken Spoke Saloon has been a long-time supporter of the artistic community within the motorcycling world and Jay has created a space in the upper portion [...]
New Paughco Latest Tapered Leg Springer
Paughco, manufacturers of the most respected and sought after line of custom and OEM style Springer front ends, recently unveiled an entirely new collection of their trend setting TAPERED LEG SPRINGERS. Shown here on Perewitz awesome “45” they feature the company’s exclusive, tapered rear legs for superior strength and OEM appearance.
Food, Fare and Amenities Blend for Mind-Blowing Buffalo Chip Camping Experience
Photo courtesy of The Legendary Buffalo Chip If you planning on rolling into Sturgis for the 69th Annual Bike Rally make your reservations now at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground. The Chip has been offering guests the true Sturgis experience for over 28 years. Set up camp on over 500 acres of campground and enjoy [...]
Art of the Chopper Exhibit
Monkey Rock is pleased to announce it will host famed photographer Tom Zimberoff and the Art of the Chopper MotoMuseum Exhibit July 31 – August 9 during the 69th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Photographer and author, Tom Zimberoff’s critically acclaimed coffee table offerings, Art of the Chopper and Art of the Chopper II, have been [...]
Sugar Bear & Michael Lichter Ride
Celebrating 70 years in the industry Join two of the greatest guys in the motorcycle industry, Sugarbear and Michael Litcher, on August 2nd for a great event . Together, they have accomplished 70 years in the business. Sugarbear, Michael and Jay Allen have called upon some of the biggest names in the industry to be [...]
More Shots from The Big Mountain Run 2009
A huge thanks goes out to Rich Phillips and his lovely wife, Emily, we have received some killers shots of the Run. Rich is the mastermind behind the award winning documentary Free To Wander. His blog is now up and running, check it out, it’s pretty cool! Thanks again!!!!
Bikes On The Bay
Our Nor-Cal photographer Holly Anderson set in a few shots of her day at the Bikes on the Bay event in Santa Cruz, Ca on the 28th. Bikes on the Bay has hundreds of pre-1985 American, British, European and Japanese motorcycles and scooters. Also finding that part you’ve been looking for at the Motorcycle Swap [...]
Sunset Pool Parties and Free Beer!
Chillin’ at the Broken Spoke Campground Pool in Sturgis Photos shot by the lovely Colleen “Free Beer Hour” is back by popular demand at the Broken Spoke Saloon and Campground on Highway 79 North in Sturgis. From 4-5pm daily, beginning Saturday, August 1st, the Spoke will be servin’ up free drafts to all who purchase [...]
Paughco’s New On-Line Chopper Super Store
PAUGHCO UNVEILS NEW USER FRIENDLY WEB SITE Paughco, the Godfather of the Chopper Industry, has just made it easier than ever before to get your hands on just about everything you could need to build the scooter you’ve been itchin’ for. No matter if you’re going back to basics with a hard core chopper, building [...]
Tattoo Duke Fund!
For anyone that doesn’t know, our brother Duke went down during the Big Mountain Run and broke some bones in his hand. The problem here is that it’s the hand he holds his tattoo machine in so he’s gonna’ be out of work for a while. If you can pass along a five dollar bill, [...]
Cycle Source Ride To The Mountain Whiskey and Wild Roads in Tennessee Photos and Text by Rogue
Thought you might like to know that there is a bitchin write up on the Big Mountain Run on the Bikernet website. Don’t worry I didn’t steal anything, Mr Keith Ball told me I could have it. Thanks Rogue for the kind words!
The $16,995 Model 1S Thrill Ride
Brass Balls Choppers & Bobbers’ 2010 Model 1S Softail-style Digger Bobber is rolling out of the Lil’ Chopper shop in Oklahoma. The Model 1S is a custom production thrill ride that is costs a fraction of what other builders are charging but comes with all the good stuff… Harley-Davidson 80? EVO, NASCAR supplier – Wilwood [...]
D&D’s #1 Pipe: BOSS Fat Cat
D&D’s 2 into 1 BOSS Fat Cat with Ghost Pipe is their most popular exhaust system for FLH Baggers. It provides both improved economy and performance because a 2 into 1 pipe is the most efficient in terms of extracting spent gases. The ghost pipe provides that duals look that enthusiasts crave.
Flyrite Choppers Spool Hubs
Flyrite Choppers introduces their FRC Aluminum Spool Hubs. These vintage style hubs are machined in-house at FRC. They are available in six styles – straight, inverted, rounded, ridged, ribbed & honey pot. Set up for 40 spoke applications with 5/8″ to ¾” axle axle spacing sleeve The special introductory pricing of $99 won’t last long, [...]
Swap Meet Vendors Wanted
Jay Allen has come to the rescue for the swap meet vendors that haven’t found a home yet in Sturgis! He is giving you a location to sell your wares for free. No matter how big or small your display is, he’s got your back. Head over to the Broken Spoke Campground on Highway 79N [...]
Cycle Source Custom Chopper Show Back At Mt. Fest For Second Year
Mountain Fest Celebrates 5th Year Anniversary! Cycle Source Magazine’s Annual Custom Chopper Show that had previously been held in Pittsburgh the past seven years, found a new home in Morgantown, West Virginia during their annual Mountain Fest Rally in 2008. This year event will be held on Saturday July 25th at Mylan Park. You can [...]
