The Cycle Source Magazine World Report

From the Garage Girls, I had to borrow it, enjoy!

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

1. Comb baseball player goatee and mustache

2. Spend 6- hours polishing gaudy chrome pieces. Be sure people can read the “Live to ride—ride to live” statement on your inspection cover.

3. Assure suspension can handle at least 560 pounds of rider

4. Pack cell phone and have tow service numbers programmed.

5. Affix tassels from daughters bicycle to handle bars for added lame appearance.

6. Test flashers for when bike breaks down (99% probability)

7. Put on your wrist brace to help carpal tunnel from all of the unnecessary revving

8. Leather pants

9. Gloves

10. Wrap around sunglasses

11. Skull cap helmet(German soldier type for the real badasses). Remember to think about the SAFETY aspect/argument of loud pipes as putting that potato chip on head. The real tough guys here will wear a bandana over their face (some with a skull) to look really scary

12. CAT work boots (new)

13. Leather vest with a million patches.

14. HD t-shirt (of course). Because everyone needs to know what shop you paid $40 for a $5 hanes shirt at.

15. Remove baffles from pipes so EVERYONE can hear you going 18mph in 2nd gear at redline.

16. Starbucks gift card: This is usually your hangout

17. Call friends with similar ridiculous motorcycle

18. Five packs of Marlboro reds to smoke while riding to look extra cool

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California Sidecar, the trike conversion, sidecar and motorcycle cargo trailer specialists known as CSC are proud to introduce The Custom. A bold and original combination of CSC’s Volusia Trike (for the Softailâ) and a custom chopper trike, this innovative machine was born from a desire to build a dramatically different kind of trike. Standard features for CSC’s fresh new Custom  include a complete new front-end with custom polished billet aluminum triple trees raked for that chopper look, carpeted trunk with remote operated hatch release, custom seat by Saddleman, trike chassis with upgraded high performance disc brakes and calipers in addition to matching polished billet aluminum wheels complete with tires.
In addition to The Custom’s standard features, CSC has ensured that this innovative and extreme ride has more chrome on it than imaginable.

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New art from Larry Grossman

Larry Grossman is at it again, and his electrifying new print "Rat Rod Roadhouse Round-Up" has something to appeal to everyone – whoever, whatever, or however old you are! While reflecting today’s happening Rat Rod scene, this picture has also frozen a moment in time that could be right out of the ’50′s or 60′s. It features a kool ’30 Ford Hemi-powered Rat Rod, a ’51 Ford Kustom Sled, a Harley Chopper, and a ’50′s era fighter jet streaking overhead. Of course there’s also hot babes, bad boys, and even a smoking dog(!), all hangin’ at a funky desert roadhouse. One look at this amazingly detailed, vibrantly colored work of art and it is very apparent the creator has “been there”! This is a must have print for any serious motorhead, and it’s yours for only $30 ($35 signed and dated). Catch an exciting look into Grossman’s wild world of art and buy it at www.retrovisions.com – or contact his studio direct at (818) 907-8626 between 10-5 Pacific Standard time.

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Photo by Chris Callen

Here is Mitch working at the Limpnickie Lot booth in Daytona.

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The First Production of the Hitman bobber (new base model) to be raffled off July 31st 2010 at SSK’s Rumble in the City Event (you do not have to be present to win). Tickets are ONLY $10.00 each or 3 -$25 and benefits the Buffalo Dream Center (www.buffalodreamcenter.org ) . See build updates here – http://www.south-side-kustoms.com/HitmanBobber.html

You can stop in to get your tickets or mail in a check or money order payable to South Side Kustoms attn: raffle tickets to

South Side Kustoms

596 Michigan Ave

Buffalo NY 14203

Watch for the completion of this build very soon.

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I will be at the Long Beach Swap Meet with Duane, Jason and Mike  with our A-Team van. Be sure to stop by as I will have some of the Special Indian Larry Commemorative Issue for sale. You can also sign up for a subscription with Cycle Source and they will bill you later. Save that twenty bucks, buy something rusty or get one of these, I know I am………….

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Bryan Fuller, the driving force behind Fuller Hot Rods and popular co-host of the SPEED channel series "Two Guys Garage" has been building, repairing, and restoring vehicles for as long as he can remember.  Utilizing his natural talent and ingenuity, Fuller has worked on an array of projects. From Chassis fab to panel fabrication,  Fuller has assisted in fulfilling the automotive desires of countless friends, customers, and viewers.  But, after 15 years of full time professional creating, there wasn’t time or cash for his own car…not any longer!.
At a young age, Fuller’s love for speed and tinkering resulted in the dismantling, painting and repairing of anything with wheels. He bought his first chopper at the age of 8 and built 4 cars including a Chopped ’30 Ford Model A before graduating high school. But his dream has always been a 33 Ford. This dream has finally become a reality after discovering a 33 Ford Tudor Sedan sitting in North Georgia UNTOUCHED since 1956!

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Once again Le Pera has taken seat designing to another level with the introduction of the head turning “VILLAIN” for 04-10 XL’S.  Bob Jr. designed this truly unique seat that will completely change the look of your bike. It was originally designed for touring bikes only, however, the demand was so high he added the Villain seat for 04-10 XL’S, Softails, and 06-10 DYNA’s. Le Pera’s VILLAIN is like nothing you’ve seen before. If you demand the finest quality and unique styling you need look no further. Suggested retail starts @ $488.00.  Visit the complete Le Pera line up at www.lepera.com or contact your local dealer

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Sporting polished chrome and miniature American flags whipping in the frigid reeze, a multitude of seasoned bikers made their way to Daytona Bike Week 2010 to support the "A Walk with Heroes" Veteran Tribute. The tribute, sponsored by the Legendary Buffalo Chip in conjunction with the Plaza Resort & Spa, has been heralded as one of the largest and most successful Veterans Tributes and celebrations in the United States.
The homage which included a selection of prestigious speakers, top level entertainment and the largest balloon launch in Veteran memorial history was supported and attended by more than 75 Veteran related associations and ten Veteran motorcycle organizations. Highlights of the tribute included a replica of the Vietnam Wall which was escorted to the Plaza Resort & Spa by Rolling Thunder along with a number of other Veteran related motorcycle groups, a ceremony and evening of entertainment to formally honor Veterans of every branch and a balloon launch to pay tribute to fallen heroes.

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