Printing Cycle Source Magazine
Sep 302009
Michael Barragan is improving daily but will not be able to make the Artistry In Iron show personally. His father along with a few shop employees are heading up to Vegas to work his booth at the Las Vegas Bikefest. The Ink Fx team stepped up and produced t-shirts that are being sold to help with Michael’s unforeseen medical bills. The order was literally put in on Monday am and they will be getting them this afternoon, now that is service. Thanks!
Sep 302009
Jay Allen and the Broken Spoke Racing team were humbled by El Mirage field. Jay tried numerous times to surpass the official land speed record for the AMA Nationals on his stripped down 98 Big Bore FXR in the 3000 cc class. Jay believes with better foot placement and a few modifications he can grab the title in November. Check back for the update on Jay’s Progress, we are wishing you a win!
Sep 302009
There are so many events to cover in this little state of California that I had to work the third annual Cycle Zombies event and Wes D. got to experience the first ever-but not the last- Born Free event on Saturday. Duane rode down on the bike and I was lucky enough to catch a ride with Josh from Biltwell.The Cycle Zombies left no stone unturned as they hooked us up with free killer grub from TK Burgers, my new favorite spot, great bands, the Thee Cormans and the chance to see the inside of the Hurley Headquarters, very cool! Read More>>>
Sep 302009
Wes D. got to experience the first ever Born Free Chopper Show in Orange County this weekend. The amount of motorcycles that showed up were overwhelming and the crowd was massive. The show started at 12 and ended at six but could of went much longer. Grant and Harpoon were blown away by the great response and are already looking to go bigger next year. Hopefully there isn’t another show so we can all show up. They would like to thank the sponsors that hooked them up with killer products, the giveaways seemed endless. I know you want to see Read More>>>
Sep 292009
These custom built springer front ends (built exclusively for Guilty Customs) are already getting to be the “talk of the town” because of their craftsmanship and price. Each one is TIG welded using only the highest quality metals and components. These springer front-ends embodies the spirit of the industry’s original springers by using original HD springs with inner helper springs, choice of custom milled brass/stainless bushings and brass/stainless fittings, and state of the art technology for one of the industry’s highest quality and most reliable front-ends.
Sep 292009
This fantastic issue is on sale now. I love the Dice Crew!
You have been invited to the release party for debut of The Habortown Bobber DVD.The premier starts on October 15, 2009 at 7:30pm to 1am at the Laemmle 4-plex in Santa Monica! Get there early because seating is limited. Dickies sent workshirts for the first 500 people and we’re offering free silk-screenings before the show! The After-party is at Ye Olde King’s Head, right next door…See you there! See more details and RSVP on Choppertown Nation – Online Community for Backyard Builders.
Sep 282009
Scout throwing Michael Barragan some good wishes.
Strokers’ Ace, Rick Fairless, liked the Brass Balls Bobbers’ sled so much that he made a video about it. MODEL 1 VIDEO WITH RICK FAIRLESS
Sep 272009
After providing rally-goers a world-renowned array of musical acts and Michael Lichter’s unparalleled motorcycles as art exhibit during Rally Week 2009, the Legendary Buffalo Chip is already kicking it into overdrive to prepare for next year’s rally. Locked, loaded and ready to grace the Chip’s infamous main amphitheatre stage is rock and roll luminary, ZZ Top. That little ol’ band from Texas is sure to deliver the familiar and intricate riffs that landed them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in the hearts of fans the world over. The notoriously bearded blues-rock power trio will be celebrating Read More>>>
Sep 272009
Photo credit: USABikerParties.com The Broken Spoke Saloon is geared up for its last bash of 2009. Those of you who missed (or loved!) Foghat in Sturgis, have a chance to seem them again on Friday, October 16th. Tickets are only $5/person and can be purchased at the door. The Southern Rock Band Blackfoot put on an amazing show last spring for Daytona Bike Week and they are back to rock the Spoke on Saturday night October 17th. Tickets are also $5/person and can be purchased at the door.
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will return to the Doghouse Bar and Grill on Main Street in Daytona. The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse is also going to be a part of the brand new Irongate Biker Bar located right next to the Doghouse, be sure to stop by and see the newest addition to Main Street Daytona. In keeping with The Doghouses’ reputation as "the place to party in Daytona," this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse line-up will feature some of the industry’s best custom bikes, builders, and special events.
Sep 252009
Photo by Wildman Callen Congrats to Chris Carr and his BUB racing team for breaking another land speed record. His record speed was clocked in at 372 mph exit speed. To read more on the event, go here.
Sep 252009
It might be a small milestone for some but I believe this is huge! We just Blogged our 1000th post and the numbers of our readers are growing daily. I would like to thank all of the media relations for including us with your press releases. Also, to everyone that has allowed us to be apart of your events, you guys rock! If you would like to get your information out to the world via Twitter, Facebook , Myspace and the magazine, send me some info. Here to the next 1000!
Sep 252009
It is unusual to have this much activity without someone getting shot. It’s the Keystone Cops meet the Bro’s from SOuth of the Border. del.icio.us Tags: Funny Traffic Cops,Traffic Stop
Sep 252009
Sep 252009
Jon over at Chop Cult has the powerplant to get you going. It is a 1996 1200 custom sportster engine complete with S&$ super "E" carb, wiring harness, and accessories, clutch cable and etc,…. $1500.00 cash! Includes Bill of Sale & Engine Case.
Photo by Joe Hill Michael Barragan of Evil Spirit Engineering has been involved in a motorcycle accident and is currently in the hospital. We would like to send Michael and his family our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
I have been in touch with Kristina, the daughter of the icon Rip Rose, over at Chop Cult. She is having a garage sale of parts that Rip has accumulated threw the years, to help with the unforeseen medical bills that her mother is now facing. From sissy bars, vintage pins and videos, tool bags to vintage seats, you can own a piece of history while helping out a friend. There will be more parts added so checking back. You can also follow Rip’s Run on their Myspace page.
Sucker Punch Sally’s, the predominant masters of Old School, are teaming up with Toyota Racing and Fender Guitars to reincarnate a 2009 Toyota Tundra into a 1950′s-style hot rod for SEMA. Complete with a custom wooden flatbed with surfboard rack, the refurbished machine will transport observers to an era of authentic hot rods, the original Toyota Corona, Ford Skyliners and surfer-esque wood-paneled wagons.
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Softbrake’s retro-style TOMBSTONE taillight housings make a great addition just about any scooter, retro Street Rod, Rat Rod or Lead Sled. The unique stand alone design eliminates the top license plate glass and license plate bracket making it a sanitary replacement for stock and clean addition for custom applications. Softbrake Tombstone Housings are a direct bolt on replacement for stock Harley Tombstone lights THROUGH 2010 and utilizes the original internal lighting components and lens.
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For motorcycle enthusiasts, few design shops generate as much excitement as Orange County Choppers. And for anyone who has ever wanted to own a two-wheeled work of art designed by OCC founder Paul Teutul Sr., Mobil 1 is providing a rare opportunity to do exactly that. Starting today, fans can go to www.mobil1.com/winamotorcycle to sign up for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Mobil 1 bagger-style custom motorcycle designed and built by Orange County Choppers, as well as a trip to Daytona Bike Week 2010.
Bikernet Studio Podcast: Chris Wall, Metzeler Marketing Manager, talks One of the benefits of Metzeler tires is the ability of the tire not to grow when they get hot. This allows custom production manufactures like Darwin Motorcycles to bring the finder closer to the tire and deliver a more custom look. Powered by Podbean.com
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Photo by Wes D.
Sep 202009
Congratulations goes out to our friend TBear for winning the Best in Class, Special Construction and Best Hand Crafted Parts awards at the Thunder in the Catskill’s show earlier today. We have been following TBear’s progress with the Mutha Fokker build and are stoked to see him take home the gold!!!!!!!!! As always, TBear is thinking of his “kids” and is getting ready to put her up for sale. As soon as we get the details from him, we will fill you in.
Sep 202009
I have to admit I was in awe at Sugar Bear’s 70th birthday party last night. I was humbled to be in the same room with so many talented people from the motorcycle industry, all doing one thing, showing Bear some love that he rightly deserves. Everyone had a great time due to the fabulous and gracious host, Fuji. I am honored and blessed to have them in my life. Sugar Bear did state that he might just have to throw a party every year for the next twenty, I can wait for next year! A upcoming article is in Read More>>>
Sep 202009
Marshall Baker and his team did a awesome job putting on such a great event! For the 33rd year, vendors pulled in on Friday night, set up and spent some quality time under the stars to be ready for the early birds on Saturday. This swap meet is like no other that I have been to, I have never seen so many vintage bikes and parts in one showing. It was mind blowing!
Sep 202009
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What are you doing? It’s Sunday… a day of rest. Come on now, recharge your batteries, put your feet up, read the Sunday Paper, watch a little football. It’s alright, I’ve called your Boss, checked in with your wife, talked to your Mom and found your girlfriend’s number… they all said you could sleep in today. – Enjoy!
Bikernet Studio Podcast – Roger Hood of Excel Components talks about the products that the firm provides the motorcycle marketplace, which includes hand controls, foot controls and switch housings for v-twin motorbikes. Powered by Podbean.com Roger makes parts from billet and finishes they off with chrome, brushed aluminum and black chrome.
Sep 192009
Looking for something great to go to on the East Coast? Chop Shop Cycles in Milford, N.H. will be having their annual Open House on Oct 3rd. As always vendors, bikes, food, and a guaranteed good time. If you need more info email Zach your address and you will get the post card! Chop Shop Cycles Ironhead Sportster was featured in the July issue of Cycle Source
Sep 192009
Turning 70 and still wrenching everyday! We will be joining Fuji and guest to honor this great man!
Lucky Winner Receives Sucker Punch Sally’s Custom Motorcycle in CAO Cigar La Traviata Debut Giveaway
Sep 182009
The CAO La Traviata custom bike, fashioned by renowned bike builder, Sucker Punch Sally’s in conjunction with CAO Cigars, was awarded to one lucky cigar distributor at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers’ Association Convention and International Trade Show held August 8-12 in New Orleans, LA. CAO Cigars, one of the foremost premium cigar companies in the world partnered with old-school custom bike builder, Sucker Punch Sally’s to create and give away a one-of-a-kind CAO custom bike to commemorate the unveiling of their new La Traviata brand of cigars.
Flyrite Choppers announces an addition to their line of cast products, the FRC Cast Aluminum Oil Filter Mount. The $99 kit comes in finned or honey pot styles for 1” tubing and is available for left or right side application. It fits stock HD filters and ¼ “ NPT fittings. Mounting hardware is included. Like all Flyrite made parts, this kit is made in the USA.*
Sep 182009
NEW BDL COMPETITOR CLUTCH FITS STOCK BASKETS BDL recently released a new addition to their industry standard setting line of COMPETITOR CLUTCH assemblies. Shown here, the CC-130-BB is designed specifically for installation in all stock H-D clutch baskets from 1998 to 2009! Included in each kit, 7 Kevlar fiber clutch discs provide 60% more surface area than those in the stock pack.
2006~2010 Triumph Scrambler, Bonneville and Thruxton stainless steel full system pipes, which are manufactured with a stepped header design sporting megaphone mufflers and billet tips. The pipes are available in polished megaphone muffler or faux-ti (titanium-texture) megaphone muffler finish. Comes complete with O2 sensors for injected models and jet kit for 08 and earlier. More details at D&D Performance Enterprises. Provided by Biker Pros.com del.icio.us Tags: Triumph Bonneville,Triumph Scrambler pipes,Triumph Thruxton exhaust pipes,custom triumph Motorcycles
Sep 172009
Wes D and his lovely wife Carly, enjoyed the Primer Nationals for us as we were in New Mexico. It was held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, California last weekend and was put on by Trophy Queen. A lot of cool bikes and cars showed up for the two day event. Big thanks goes out to Wes and Carly for hooking us up with the shots and Jenny for having us.
Still thinking of going to the Las Vegas Bikefest and don’t know where to stay? Well the lovely crew at the Stratosphere has hooked you up with a killer package. While you are there, check out the view at the Top Of the World, it’s a jaw dropping experience and if you have balls of steel, take a ride on the X-Scream………….. Big thanks to Gaby.
Sep 172009
Expanding on their popular line of custom and replacement handlebars, Paughco recently added 3 new styles that provide even more options for custom builders and those just looking to individualize their bikes. Shown here are the “Mini-Z” Drags Bar, 1 ¼” “HT”, and “Boardtract” Springer Bars.
Sep 172009
North County Customs, the exclusive source for Softbrake products, is now offering the company’s retro-style Tombstone taillight in BAD BLACK powdercoat. These popular stand alone housings have no fixed illumination or license plate bracket offer a clean replacement for stock and many custom applications while retaining the classic Tombstone lines.
Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers Giveaway Bobber Runs Zero Growth Metzeler Rubber Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers, announced today that Metzeler is participating in the Brass Balls Giveaway Bobber by providing premium Metzeler rubber for the build.
Sep 162009
It is with heavy hearts that we report on the passing of Andrew William Rodin 1982-2009. Sucker Punch Sallys lost one of their own this month and we just want to send along our condolences to his friends and family. The following video was provided by Sucker Punch.
The S&S Smokeout At Broken Spoke County Line.
Mini Warriors Get It On At The Broken Spoke Sturgis County Line!
Sep 152009
This is a repost from Chop Cult. Please take a moment and help if you can. We would like to pass along our thoughts and prayers to his family and fellow brothers. On September 12, 2009, Staff Sargeant Bryan D. Berky of Melrose, Florida, was killed in action while serving his country in Afghanistan. BryanEOD leaves behind a wife, Erin, and son, Harrison. Bryan’s friend and fellow ChopCult member Walkingblind started a memorial thread in the main forum for sharing thoughts and prayers. A thorough report of Bryan’s service to his country and the circumstances leading to his untimely passing Read More>>>
BAKER Drivetrain announces the Grand Opening of our Online store! Now, our complete line of drivetrain innovations is available 24/7 at your fingertips, from the comfort of your own home! And buying direct ensures that the service, products and experience are the best you can get!
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