Thanks for a GREAT year!
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 [...]
CHRIS RICHARDSON TALKS ABOUT BUILDING HIS FREESTYLE BIKE
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 [...]
Clear Wheel deal
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.
Papa Clutch Shovelhead Bolt on Rigid Tail Section
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 [...]
JIMS® Mini Valve Spring Test Gauge
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 [...]
Get Ready for Biker Fusion 2011- A Homecoming Celebration for Returning Soldiers
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 [...]
DISHED AND AXED CUSTOM TANKS”
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 [...]
From our family to you!
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 [...]
Give them the gift that keeps on giving!
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 [...]
Next Upcoming Event for the Limpnickie Lot
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 [...]
Time is running out for the cabin special!
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 [...]
METALSPORT “BLACK N’ MACHINE” 2D SERIES
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 [...]
Cathy’s Help needs you
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, [...]
TIS THE SEASON….FOR NASH DISCOUNTS!
From Bags, Bars, Frames, Apparel, Pegs, and much more…the Nash Boys have got what you are looking for!
JIMS® Lift Caddy
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 [...]
Operation Gratitude Sends 600,000th Package with Keys to Motorcycle
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 [...]
Give your friends some Sara Ray Art
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 [...]
The David Mann Chopperfest rules!
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 [...]
METALSPORT’S WAY BAD 30’s
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 [...]
Cool automotive key racks
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
2010’s Best Of Awards now in fifth year
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 [...]
Help out a friend
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.
Bitchin Slideshow From Mike D.
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.
This weekend
Cycle Source will be available in Duane Ballard booth through out the weekend. Thanks for the support!
2010’s Media Release of the Year
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 [...]
2010’s Shop Product of the Year
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 [...]
2010’s Apparel Product of the Year
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 [...]
2010’s Best Event of the Year
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 [...]
PROLONG WATERLESS WASH & SHINE PERFECT FOR MOTORCYCLISTS ON THE GO
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 [...]
Susan Amador’s Jewelry Delivers Holiday Delights
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, [...]
2010’s Builder of the Year
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, [...]
Thank you Mooneyes!
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 [...]
2010’s Motorcycle Craftsman of the Year
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 [...]
2010’s Best Custom Product of the Year
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 [...]
RENEGADE 26” LAREDO PHANTOM-CUT
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 [...]
2010’s Best Accessory Product of the Year
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 [...]
2010’s Best Performance Product of the Year
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 [...]
Pandemonium December Sales Event!!!!
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 Introduces Old Skool Air Cleaner
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 [...]
2010’s Motorcycling Woman of the Year
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 [...]
Indian Larry Block Party 2010.m4v
Kickin’ Ass In Brooklyn, Cycle Source on site for the annual Indian Larry Motorcycles Block Party.
Rockin’ The Source Brand In Japan!
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 [...]
LA Choppers Club Bars
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.
2010’s Motorcycling Man of the Year
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 [...]
