It is to believe that another year is gone and we are heading into our 14th year! We would like to thank our advertisers, featured bikes owners, our contributing writers and photographers, friends and followers that have made this year one for the books. Every month this year, we have increased sales and have been the leading magazine in 14 chains around the US. None of this could of been possible without you! Thanks for your ongoing support and we can’t wait to take on 2011!
From Jeffery Najar Every bike Chris Richardson builds reflects his out of the box thinking and amazing attention to detail. Chris is a quality guy who does quality work. We interviewed Chris about his custom framed ’47 knucklehead that he entered the Freestyle Class, which took 2nd place at the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show in Long Beach, CA.
Metalsport Wheels has announced that they will no longer Manufacture Clear Wheels. The remaining inventory will be sold at a discount price. Also available is a stash of 360 Brakes, only available when you purchase a Clear Wheel from Metalsport Inc.
Constructed Out Of 100% AMERICAN Heavy DOM Seamless Steel Tubing. 100% TIG Welded In AMERICA. This Complete Tail Section Is A Direct Replacement For The Stock Swing-arm And Shocks For Model Years 1958-1984 When Using Disc Breaks. Transforming Your Old Bike Into A Instant Rigid Hard Tail Chopper With Out Any Cutting. This Unit Includes All Necessary Mounting Hardware And Can Be Installed In A Couple Of Hours. Eliminating The Extensive Tear Down Time And Welding Knowledge Required With The Weld On Tail Section. If You Are Looking To Go Rigid, Eliminate All The Extra Weight Of Your Swing Arm Read More>>>
The new JIMS® Mini Valve Spring Test Gauge No.1090 provides a solution for accurately checking valve spring pressure. This easy to use spring tester may be used in a bench vice or an arbor, hydraulic, screw, or drill press and will check any Harley-Davidson style valve springs, including early and late Conical Springs. The cylinder body and piston are manufactured from top quality aluminum, with steel spring plates and a precision 0-600psi pressure gauge encased in a protective rubber boot. JIMS® Mini Valve Spring Tester Gauge has an MSRP of $141.00 and like hundreds of other JIMS tools is made Read More>>>
At this year’s fourth annual Biker Fusion celebration there will not only be an abundance of big hogs but also of big hearts and abundant gratitude to those serving us overseas. One of the most eagerly anticipated events during Daytona Beach Bike Week; this year’s Biker Fusion event is being dedicated to welcoming home returning soldiers and sending aid and well-wishes to those who are still actively serving. The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse and an array of motorcycle industry elite will once again be teaming up for the fourth installment of the yearly celebration. This year’s event which will be Read More>>>
Paughco has taken some of their most popular custom and H-D style tanks and given them the “Old School” Axed and Dished” treatment. Reminiscent of custom tanks of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, the dished side panels provide a unique canvas to apply cool art work or fill space for custom inlays. Compact sizes and integrated mounts make them a simple fit to most frame backbones. Tanks are fit with bung for cam-style caps and late model 22 mm petcocks. Available in 4 capacities; 3.0, 3.5, 4.5 and 5-gallons, the tanks retail for just $314.95. For complete details call Paughco Read More>>>
The Past 30 Days From Cycle Source Magazine
Around Christmas I always think back to winter days wasting time away with my face stuck in the pages of an Easyrider Magazine, waiting for the weather to break or the parts to arrive. One particular image from the art of David Mann always sticks out in my mind, it is one of my all time favorites. I think the image was titled Snow Shovels and to this day it makes me say Hell Yeah, in my mind. Winter can be long and hard or short and fun, most times it’s up to you to find a way to deal Read More>>>
You should give them Cycle Source, the gift that keeps on giving for 12 whole months! For $20.00, you can give your friends the gift of knowledge, that’s right, with the monthly techs, bitchin bikes and features, they can gain the confidence to enhance the appearance of their own motorcycle. If you throw in a extra five, they can have Cycle Source with them at all times. Choose this option to receive 12 print issues of Cycle Source delivered to your door! PLUS 12 digital issues delivered to your computer before they come off the press! Our numbers are growing Read More>>>
Be sure to stop by the Limpnickie Lot Booth and cast your eyes on the featured bikes created by some of our members! The Easyriders Bike Show Tour will be pulling into the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 8. Taber Nash, Pat Patterson, Duane Ballard, Kutty Noteboom, CJ Hanlon, Michael Barragan, Larry Pierce, Chris Richardson and René Chavez and the staff from Cycle Source Magazine will be on hand. If you are interested in setting up next to the Limpnickie Lot, please let them know now! For anyone heading to the show, get your $3 off coupon here, www.EasyridersEvents.com Read More>>>
Rise and shine folks, The Broken Spoke Campground has a deal for you! Still talking about the great time you had at the Broken Spoke Campground during the 70th Sturgis rally and wish you could do it again? Well folks, the time is now! We are running an early bird special, and all you need to do is register before January 15th 2011, when rates increase. In addition to acres of grassy camping spots, we have oversized RV sites and an array of private cabins, where you can rest on the most comfortable beds after a long day of riding. Read More>>>
Enjoy! More to come………………….
And you thought you’d seen it all. Well, feast your eyeballs on this latest line of very cool rollers from Metalsport. An expansion of the company’s popular 2-D Series, the new BLACK N’ MACHINE wheels feature a smooth black anodized surface with UV protection highlighted by machined accents. This unique finish brings the wheels to life and provides a subtle yet unmistakable impression. Manufactured specifically for American V-Twin applications the rims come in a wide variety of popular sizes and bolt on fitments. BLACK N’ MACHINE Metalsport rims are priced starting at just $1100.00. For complete details call Metalsport direct Read More>>>
Never forgotten!
Most of you know Jeremy Johnson from Muttin Cycles, he is a Limpnickie Lot member and a proud family man. He has started The Cathy’s Help Foundation a year ago and is working on setting a goal of $50,000. This money raised will benefit women who are suffering with breast cancer, with or without insurance, that need help with daily assistance ex, house bills, food, home repairs just to name a few.
From Bags, Bars, Frames, Apparel, Pegs, and much more…the Nash Boys have got what you are looking for!
The new JIMS® Lift Caddy, patent pending, No.776 allows you to maneuver occupied bike lifts around your shop or garage effortlessly. Have you ever started repairing a motorcycle only to discover you are waiting for parts with a bike stuck on a lift and in the way? JIMS® Lift Caddy can be installed in the time it takes to change oil and will allow you to easily roll the delayed bike out of the way. The Lift Caddy remains locked whenever the lift is on any of the locking bar positions; the heavy-duty casters spin 360 degrees and should be Read More>>>
Victory Motorcycles Donates a 2011 Vegas 8-Ball To the classic roar of freedom at a "Support the Troops Rally" style event, a record-breaking two thousand cheering Operation Gratitude volunteers witnessed the arrival of a very special gift to be sent in the organization’s 600,000th Care Package: A 2011 Victory Vegas 8-Ball. SSG Cowie rides in on Victory bike SSG Elizabeth Cowie, co-founder of the organization, rode the bike onto the drill floor and added the bike’s key, along with several other unique gifts, to the Milestone package, proudly assembled and held by Ann Kurachi, a cheerleader from Trabuco Hills Read More>>>
Looking for that certain Christmas gift for someone special but seem to be having a hard time? Well folks, Sara Ray Art is here for you. Sara has created prints that kick ass, are affordable and will brighten any room in house! "Luck And Death Riding The Wheels Of Fortune" 11"x17" Lady Luck is out for a wild ride with death driving the wheels of fortune. ~All posters are signed by the artist~ Free shipping in the USA and Canada Free stickers/postcards with every order $15.00 – On Sale Make sure you get your orders in this week to make Read More>>>
Photos by me It is absolutely amazing when you run into friends on the road and pick up right where you left off. To spend time with Kiwi Mike, Charlie, Bean’re and Sugar Bear, our time at the David Mann Show felt like we were at a family reunion vs. a bike show. Tory and his crew did a stellar job and this year’s Chopperfest has to break any records set before. At one point, the parking lot was busting at it seams and the booths were overwhelmed with event goers. Controlled chaos at it’s best! Big thanks to all Read More>>>
You want BAD? No problem. Metalsport is now taking orders for these amazing 30” one-piece custom billet wheels. Wheels are currently in stock and waiting for your designated finish. In house machined from aircraft quality billet aluminum the single piece rims will stop friends and admirers in their tracks. Metalsport’s mind blowing 30’s can be ordered in the 3 styles pictured here, left to right, “Don Juan”, “Cutlass” and “Lusso”. All styles are offered custom machined for direct fitting to popular American V-Twin machines. Suggested retail for the Sleek N’ Sassy rims is $6500.00 each. There is no doubt that Read More>>>
Very cool key racks for shop, office or home. Measure 12.5″ x 7″ 16 gage steel Gloss black powder coat. Perfect for custom paint Discounts for multiple orders of 5 or more We will custom fabricate to your image or art with minimum order
Thanks To Everyone Who Took The Time To Vote! It seems almost funny now that five years ago we started the “Year In Review” issue mostly out of winter boredom and the fact that we had run out of things to write about but it’s true. We had been on the national newsstands for a little over a year and the pace was ridiculous. The January issue came and we were short on material so we went back into the archives and did our first YIR. Now five years later, the damn thing is one of the most popular issues Read More>>>
Ron has been a great supporter of Cycle Source and we would like it if you could help out his son. If you can’t make the event, please donate what you can here.
Mike D. headed to Japan with us and captured some shots for the Chop Cult Crew. Be sure to check out his images of the bikes in the parking lot here.
Cycle Source will be available in Duane Ballard booth through out the weekend. Thanks for the support!
Lowbrow DIY MIG & TIG Welding Fundamentals with David Bird Great news for Welders-In-Training: New David Bird MIG & TIG DVDs. Whether you are new to welding or are an experienced welder (or think you are!), David Bird is sure to teach you something new in these comprehensive MIG Welding Fundamentals and TIG Welding Fundamentals DVDs. With a ‘through-the-hood’ close-up view of the weld in progress, and all the information to get you on your way to being an ace welder, these DVDs are all killer, no filler. Not only teaching you MIG or TIG welding, David takes it a Read More>>>
JIMS Specialty Tools Since the launch of the Twin Cam motor, and when we went to install our first S&S gear drive, JIM’s tools have been a must have in the Cycle Source garage. Over the years, they have consistently met the industry’s need to perform a job easier with the perfect tool. Everything from the simplest item like the primary chain block to the full compliment of components needed to pull and install Twin Cams, JIM’s has the goods. On top of all that, they are made from top quality materials and here’s the real kicker, RIGHT HERE IN Read More>>>
Biltwell Helmets Biltwell Inc. offers the lightest, most stylish novelty helmet in the widest array of colors and finishes available.The one-size-fits-most design allows for the lid to fit down lower on the head for a low-profile appearance, and the liner is removable for easy washing and/or replacement. The biggest metal flake in the business, chrome trim, improved goggle strap and all new D-ring and snap system make the latest Gen 2 Biltwell helmets the best looking novelty lid you can buy. Since Biltwell started bringing the cool lid back, it almost doesn’t matter to anyone if you live in a Read More>>>
Born Free II – By: Suckafree Mike D OTC 33 Mike Davis and crew managed to somehow one-up last year’s Born Free by hosting an event that was huge in terms of size and caliber of bikes with the party being held this year in the city of Signal Hill, California. The streets surrounding the soiree were jammed with scoots almost as rad as the ones that filled the avenue where the BF crew had staged the jam.The boys from BF made sure the crowd was fed free food, drank free beer and even managed to raffle off a pretty Read More>>>
A new product for motorcyclists allows them to spend more time riding and less time cleaning their bikes. Prolong® Super Lubricants’ Waterless Wash & Shine is an advanced instant detailer that restores the great look of motorcycles with no need for hosing down the bike. Simply spray the product on the motorcycle’s paint, chrome, plastic trim, painted plastic, wheel rims, and headlamp covers and wipe with a terry cloth towel to leave a just-waxed shine and smoothness.
A renowned jeweler and metal smith for over 25 years, Susan Amador offers unique gifts for the holiday season. Not your typical biker jewelry, Amador’s one-of-a-kind creations are perfect for the refined biker on your shopping list. Inventive jewelry for the adventurous heart, her creative designs explode to life in her line of skull necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. Shop www.susanamador.com or contact her directly at susan@susanamador.com for the hottest jewelry online.
Larry Pierce – Garage Co. Customs Since he opened his doors in 2006, Larry’s been working towards a goal. Starting off at both a custom shop and Harley dealer in town, he decided to open his own shop and treat customers right. He started with no money and great values; a little at a time, he has perfected his craft. About a year and a half ago he moved into a better facility; he’s tearing through the national scene. With 15 or more serious builds behind him now, Larry has had a hell of year. As a member of the Read More>>>
What a great week! Heading over to Japan for the Mooneyes show to be with Duane and represent Cycle Source was amazing and a huge honor. I would like to thank the Mooneyes Staff for allowing me to choose the very first Cycle Source Award. I wish Chris was here to pick it as that was one tough task,, hopefully next year!I chose this sweet knucklehead from One Low Custom Cycles based out of Tokyo Japan. Being a judge was overwhelming as the caliber of motorcycles was insane!
Duane has become internationally know for the wicked one-of-a-kind seats he tools from leather but he is actually a third generation leather craftsman, starting out making wallets and belts to help support the family business. Some 10 years later, he’s still creating one-off seats for the top builders of the industry down to the garage mechanic. Duane is currently making his way to Yokohama for the Mooneyes’ show where he will be featured not as a leather craftsman but as a bike builder. That’s right, between Duane’s “Funkenstein” and newest creation “The Pink Taco,” he has gained international status for Read More>>>
Led Sled Customs “Rubber Mount Sporty Hardtails” After eight years of developing custom frames and chassis parts for Sportster models, Led Sled Customs came up against a problem with the 2004 and up Sportsters. Harley had changed their design concept by switching to a rubber mount application and this forced Led Sleds back to the drawing board. What the issue they had to face was that the‘03 and earlier design gave the builder the ability to use the motor as a jig to apply their hardtail kits. Since this was no longer possible with rubber mounted engines, they had to Read More>>>
So you want your scooter to make a statement. Well feast your eyes on this smokin’ new 26” LOREDO PHANTOM-CUT just introduced by Renegade. Aggressive Slingblade styling of the 9 intricately cut spokes and the way tall 26” height will be stopping them in their tracks. As with all Phantom-Cut Renegade wheels the durable and high gloss black anodize finish is highlighted by hand polished features that are certain to make them a focal point on any scooter. Width for the new wheel is 3.75” and they are offered for a variety of replacement and custom applications. Other sizes available. Read More>>>
Klock Werks Billboard Flare Windshield This year the folks at Klock Werks came out with a new Flare Windshield modeled after the original that saw Laura Klock race into the history books at Bonneville on the “World’s Fastest Bagger.” This model, the Billboard Flare, provides the same 15 lbs of down force for your Road King, Heritage Softail/Fatboy, Softail Deluxe, Softail, Dyna Wide Glide, and Sportster. It’s so easy to mount anyone could do this job at home with limited tools. The end result, when in the rain or heavy winds out on the highway, is unparalleled. Far better than Read More>>>
S&S Cycle’s Easy Start Cams This year, the industry was all a fluster as S&S released their Easy Start Cams. “Witchcraft,” proclaimed one side of the argument, “it’s about time,” said the other. The truth is this technology is age old and a welcome addition to hard starting, big inch, V-Twin motorcycles. Now, instead of drilling your heads for compression releases, it all happens internally. Each of the two exhaust cam lobes have a spring loaded compression release lobe on the “heel” of the cam where the valve would normally be fully closed. This holds the exhaust valve open slightly Read More>>>
Pandemonium Custom Choppers is having a sale for the month of December! Check it out www.pandemoniumc2.com Mention this ad and get additional discount. Happy Holidays!
Wimmer Custom Cycle in conjunction with Vision is proud to introduce their new joint venture…the Old Skool Air Cleaner. This new high performance intake and air cleaner (Permanente serviceable pleated cotton filter available in red or black) provides better airflow and improved performance on all carbureted motors. In fact, this Old Skool Air Cleaner fits all carbureted and fuel injected and most common size motors including Sportsters, EVO and Twin Cams. This unit is 2” X 6” X 8” and is available in raw, chrome satin nickel, black powder coat, satin or gloss….whatever you want. May also be chromed, painted Read More>>>
Kids, dogs and the elderly, is what she says is important to her. You might think that being an attractive girl that builds choppers is enough reason to be cool but the story on Athena is much deeper than that. Athena worked her way up on the hard road as a woman in a man’s game and has achieved great things as a builder, but it’s her untiring outreach through charity work that makes her such a special lady. On top of running a full time shop, traveling to appearances as a builder, attending member events as a Motor Maid, Read More>>>
Kickin’ Ass In Brooklyn, Cycle Source on site for the annual Indian Larry Motorcycles Block Party.
Lisa Ballard has it goin’ on in Japan at the Mooneyes Show. She got a little help from Bobby and Elisa Seeger of Indian Larry Motorcycles who sent this photo in since her lap top crashed. Look for more from this show as she is on the scene and on her way home in a week or so.
LA Choppers, already known for their legendary line of handlebars, has added another “soon to be classic” to their repertoire. These bars exemplify the high-rising, aggressive looks popularized by the outlaw bike clubs, in an all inclusive one piece design.
Kevin “Teach” Baas As a high school metal shop teacher, Kevin Baas was doing okay but something inside him was pushing him to do more. Remembering the teachers that inspired him, he set out upon what has now become a life long pursuit of better education through motorcycles. Starting after hours, and with his own money and own motorcycle parts, he managed to attract a few students to what could be done with the proper knowledge of working a shop. Originally, parents were so suspicious that their kids were staying after school on their own that he had to defend Read More>>>
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