If you’re looking for hot footwear and biker apparel that not only conveys your inner rebel but keeps you comfortable and protected from head to toe, look no further. Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories for over 25 years, is pleased to announce that they will now carry Harley-Davidson Footwear at all the major motorcycle rallies. Harley-Davidson Footwear is manufactured by Wolverine World Wide, under license from Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Dec 312009
The Motorcycle Hall Of Fame member and our buddy Rogue has made a change for the better. What you ask? Well he just changed his oil, got ya! “ I just did the 1,000 mile service on my new 2009 Electra Glide Classic. I changed the engine oil with the Semi-Synthetic 20/50 oil , used the SPECTRO 6 Speed Full Synthetic in the transmission and finished off with the Spectro Heavy Duty in the primary because of how well they have worked in my other motorcycles.” Spectro Oil is a proud sponsor of Cycle Source and the Limpnickie Lot. You Read More>>>
Dec 302009
Dec 302009
The Wide-Band, Closed-Loop ThunderMax EFI System is now available for all 2010 XL-model Sportsters®. The ThunderMax with AutoTune has been re-designed to fit in the new-for-2010 ECM location, making installation a breeze. The ThunderMax for 2010 XL Sportsters® includes a PigTail Harness for easy access to the communication port. Simply install, plug-In, download a base map and go for a ride! Let AutoTune fine-tune your base map to you riding habits and conditions… as you ride!
Dec 302009
Well Mike D. is at it yet again. He has brought us this little gem that is up for the taking.
Dec 292009
The second issue of Godspeed 45/06 finished up. This one’s got Kutty Noteboom, Rico Fodrey, John Copeland, Jeffrey Schad, Duane Ballard, Nelson Kanno, Josh Mills, Lock Baker, and Yoshi Kosaka. Like the last one, the book is independently photographed, designed and published. It’s hard bound, 8×10 inches, 160 pages of amazing shots. GODSPEED 45/06 is a quarterly collection of photographs documenting bike builders, their work, and their workspaces.
Dec 292009
So I just finished watching the first episode of the Detroit Bros. new series “Motor City Motors” and I have to tell you that in spite of the usual trash that we’ve come to expect from motorcycle television, these cats are doing some good stuff.
Dec 282009
Photo taken by Eric Penrod This Sportster belongs to Lois Kajimura of After Hours Choppers that is featured in this month Cycle Source. Thanks for the awesome shots!
Dec 272009
Theses were taken at the Street Chopper 40th Anniversary Party, enjoy!
Dec 272009
Hopefully we can go next year! There will be a feature on this show in a upcoming issue of Cycle Source.
Dec 262009
Hung out with Jamie Starling of The Chop Shop out of Sydney, Australia at SEMA, got this lovely shot for him the other day. Cycle Source is rocking at the Carpenters News Agency, Crows Nest ,Sydney!
Dec 262009
T The Vagabond Chopper Company’s 2010 Chicks Rule & Boys Drool Tour, a traveling showcase dedicated to women motorcycle riders, recently rolled out their new 44-foot event trailer sponsored by Mitchell Motorcycle Transport. This rolling tribute to women bikers will offer a mix of on-site how-to seminars, fashion shows, book signings and special guest appearances with a feminine flare.
Dec 242009
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a better New Year than 09! Thanks for your ongoing support with Cycle Source.
Dec 232009
V-Twin dealers and exhibitors will soon be making their annual trek to the 10th Annual V-Twin Expo by Easyriders held in Cincinnati, February 6-8. The V-Twin industry’s premier trade show, the V-Twin Expo is an opportunity for those in the industry to ascertain the overall state of the industry from veterans and colleagues. Scheduled for Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at noon the seminar entitled "Two Wheeled Passion : Opportunity in the Wind" is sure to invigorate participants and re-energize their passion for the motorcycle industry.
Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, state-of-the-art Z1 Standard Mid Frame System. These new systems have the smallest power modules ever! These were specifically designed for Bobber and Chopper style bikes with round oil tanks or springs under the seat with no place to hide anything. Wire-Plus products are built to survive the rugged urban environment…Their products feature vibration resistant, solid-state breaker technology (the breakers never have to be replaced) and a replaceable start relay that can be purchased at any auto parts store.
Dec 222009
Wondering what day it is? Flyrite Choppers has just what you need. New for 2010, Flyrite has a monthly calendar available for download. Every month will feature a new FRC background. The calendar will be available in different sizes for print, desktop or cell phone. So drop by the FRC website at www.flyritechoppers.com and keep up to date.
Dec 222009
Wherever you find yourself during Daytona Bike Week, February 26- March 7 in Daytona Beach, a Hot Leathers location is sure to be nearby. The premier purveyor of motorcycle apparel and accessories is proud to feature multiple locations during this year’s infamous rally. Rally-goers will be able to choose from Hot Leathers locations on Main Street to a number of strategically located spots at the Daytona International Speedway and the Cabbage Patch. Customers will be able to purchase from a significant selection of t-shirts, hats and other miscellaneous products for men, women, and children. Known for offering the best selection Read More>>>
Dec 222009
Big THANKS to Mino for showing Cycle Source some love in their next issue. It is a huge honor!
Dec 212009
Why deal with this when you can stay home, crack open the Jack and order all of your friend the best gift ever, a subscription of Cycle Source. This is a gift of resources with the bitchin tech articles to the ground up builds. Every month your friend will thinking of you while they are learning something worthwhile! Or they can just use it here……………
Dec 212009
Photo by Wes D. This is Chicago Will’s bike which graces the cover on Cycle Source’s January issue. This bike rules! Thanks to Wes D. for some fantastic shots.
Dec 202009
I have been getting hit with apparel from different companies so I figured I would just put a up a special post Fine thread available from Nash Motorcycles
Dec 202009
This art show will reflect the fine works from the talented Paul Cox, Pete “Hot Dog” Finlan , BuckWild, Lisa and Kurt Taylor, Tarrera, Big Iron Joe, Duane Ballard, Trevelen and . The event was called Thy Will Be Done art exhibition and we are honored to be apart of it. Enjoy!
Looking for something fun to follow on the Internet over the holidays? The Antique Motorcycle Club of America has the answer. Right now, 18-year-old Ryan Mackey, the winner of the AMCA’s Youth Program Basket-Case Contest, is building the bike of his dreams, a custom bobber based on a 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA, from the ground up. And you can follow the entire project online. Mackey was chosen as the winner in the AMCA contest, which attracted 90 entries from young antique-bike enthusiasts (aged 18 to 25) across the country. His prize was a collection of parts that could be turned into Read More>>>
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Tour made its final stop for 2009 at the Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson “Bikers Bash” on Friday, December 4th, for a night of motorcycle entertainment and fun with all proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County.
Dec 192009
Dec 182009
Renegade is on the warpath once again and their new “YUKON” is certainly shaking things up in the custom wheel market by taking wheel styling to a whole new level. At a dead stop or in full motion the unique slotted 5-spoke spoke pattern makes a distinctive and lingering visual impression. Whether rolling on a full house chopper or pure bred bagger, the “YUKON” is nothing short of stunning. As with the company’s other precision crafted custom one piece billet wheels, the “YUKON” is offered in diameters ranging from 16” to 26” and widths from 2.15” up to a massive Read More>>>
Dec 172009
We know you are planning next year Sturgis run and we would like to throw a very cool promotion your way. When you book any campsite, RV spot or cabin at the Broken Spoke Campground for Sturgis 70th Rally between now and December 25th, you will receive a free one-year subscription to Cycle Source Magazine. Offer includes one subscription per reservation. Offer ends December 25, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. Happy Holidays from Cycle Source and the Broken Spoke Saloon & Campground!
Lowbrow Customs is proud to present Devils & Angels: Kustom Kulture is Alive and Well. Lowbrow Art, Hot Rods, Customs & Girls. We got interviews with all sortsa cool folks. We’ve corralled Japan’s masters of striping Makoto, Mr. G and Grimb. We also take a close-up look in studio with the amazing Doug Dorr, get a peek inside the twisted mind of Jeral Tidwell and spend the day with Hot Rod/Surf Art legend Damian Fulton. We see up close the artists at work, and at play,and see what makes these characters tick…
Dec 172009
Looking to transform the front end of your bike, but can’t part with a lot of cash? The Retro style fork gaiters are the perfect solution. The fork boot covers are made from high quality durable rubber that will last for years. They are collapsible and will conform to any size or look you’re after. The Licks Fork Boot covers are adaptable to 35mm or 39mm down tubes and will accent the front end of your Sporty with class! They are 39.99 and you can buy them here.
The South Florida Ride for Kids Task Force wishes to remind you of the upcoming ride, just a few weekends from today. The 2010 South Florida Ride for Kids is set for Sunday February 14, 2010 at the Coral Springs SportsPlex. Registration is open from 08:00 to 09:45 with the police escorted ride departing promptly at 10:00, rain or shine. Directions to the SportsPlex along with photos and videos of previous rides are available on our website.
Dec 152009
This show is hands down my favorite event to go to. The crowd is awesome, the bikes are fantastic and the vibe for the day is mellow. Big thanks to Tory and his staff for the prime location this year. Here are my shots from the day but we are lucky enough to get some of Wes D.’s shots for our feature in an upcoming article in Cycle Source.
Dec 152009
Hot Leathers has already begun warming up their engines in preparation for their 2010 rally schedule. Topping their long list of rally destinations is LACONIA, NH where the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories is proud to announce that they will be a presenting sponsor and official Merchandiser for the 2010 Laconia Motorcycle Week.
Dec 142009
I love shops!
Dec 132009
You Have Until December 31, 2009 This is the perfect sled for under the tree activity. Santa and his little helper would love waking up to this tasty Bobber. And you can save $1,000 by buying it before the end of the year. The custom-production bike has all the good stuff and will be increased by $1,000 on January 1, 2010.
With our 10 pocket Road Vest you have a place for everything and everything has a place. The Torian Chopper Leather Road Vest is made with the same heavy duty features and supple naked cowhide as our premium leather jackets. The front zipper keeps you snug and does not allow wind in like a snap vest often will. Get the details here.
Bandit designed this storage roll to cover all the bases, cause he doesn’t like a lot on his bike. The bag itself is about 2 feet long and 6 inches in diameter.The ends have zipper pockets for incidentals.I usually put my lock, keys,matches and chapstick in one end and slip maps, tickets, receipts and acouple of bungie cords into the other one. The entire length of the bag unzips for packing ease and I found I could pack enough clothes for a longweekend. – Bandit I got you Bed Roll Details… Right Here!
Dec 122009
Then you have to stop by here Saturday night, a guaranteed good time! Never been disappointed at a Biltwell event.
Custom Billet – Diamond Impaler Grips For Harley and American Customs motorbikes. The chrome billet grips are for 1" diameter handlebars. Stock bars are 1". Can be used with factory or other aftermarket hand controls. Aeromach USA builds all their products in NASCAR country. If their CNC machines are cutting out 200MPH go fast parts, the are creating slick motorcycle parts that any Chopper Jockey would feel proud to install on their sled. Get more details at Aeromach MFG.
Attention Builders: Are you interested in entering a new custom bike show that offers you $500 cash for the best of show! Plus 3-day/2-night stay at Americano Resort to ALL top category winners (8 categories.) It will be held on Thursday, March 4th during Daytona Bike Week 2010. Every year, Chet Moraniec of Artistic Choppers in Ormond Beach, Florida builds a custom chopper for the Children’s Miracle Network, an organization that helped he and his wife, Gaylyn save the life of their young son, 13 years ago. You will find more details at ArtisticChoppers.com. All of the proceeds will go Read More>>>
Dec 112009
Chris spent some time at the Bare Knuckle Chopper shop with Paul and get his take on what buying American means to him.
Dec 112009
We will be walking the Mooneyes event, setting up at the gallery and working the booth for the David Mann event, one busy weekend ahead.
Dec 102009
Like Chris doesn’t have enough to do, he has just added a new page on the Cycle Source website. He wants our readers to support local industries that are MADE IN THE USA. “ In this time in our country’s history there is nothing more important than keeping American jobs here in America. In order to reward the people in the motorcycle industry who have made a commitment to keeping their products away from the outsourcing game, we want to provide a list of American Manufactured good here. As we get more info we will pass it along in this Read More>>>
Cycle Source Magazine Nears Completion Of Indian Larry Special With only weeks left in the construction of the Indian Larry Commemorative issue, the story is turning into what writers from the magazine believe may be our best work. After an intensive week in New York retracing Larry’s foot steps, our Source Staffers walked away with a deeper understanding of the man they called the Chopper Shaman. His life was a beautiful story and as a preview we are proud to offer this short video with a sample of what will be in the pages of his tribute. Special thanks to Read More>>>
Dec 102009
The Boys from Nor Cal know how to party!
Dec 102009
Show-Chrome Pipes Deliver the Bacon BOLT & GO – Increase of 10ftlbs torque and 5-7hp without any further modifications. Just install and go. Easy bolt on installation, on average, takes less than a lunch hour. D&D spent significant time on the dyno to fine tune the performance and tone. We focus the performance on where you ride the motorbike, not at full open throttle where you might be for just a few seconds. We deliver power at the stop light and when you are ready to make a pass.
Dec 102009
He Said, She Said