This weekend
This Saturday, Feb. 5th, 2011, is the date for the World’s Largest Indoor Motorcycle Show, Parts Expo, and Motorcycle Swap Meet. The Chicago motorcycle show and parts expo celebrates it’s 27th year at McCormick Place, Chicago, with over 150,000 square feet of custom motorcycles, new parts, used parts, vintage parts, hard to find parts, accessories, [...]
A Little More Booth Action!
So, 12 hours or so later and we’re still humpin’ out the booth design. Odom came up with a killer idea and there’s a whole cast of characters working to bring it to life. Stop by tomorrow and see where it goes next.
Senators debate bill repealing motorcycle safety course reimbursement
Motorcycle safety education providers would no longer receive state reimbursement under a bill debated on general file Jan. 24. The Motorcycle Safety Education Fund currently receives $3 from the Highway Trust Fund for every motorcycle registered in the state and $3.50 from the Department of Motor Vehicles Cash Fund for each motorcycle operator’s license issued [...]
Building The Clubhouse
As we get down to the final week before The V-Twin Expo we have started construction on the Limpnickie Lot Clubhouse. When it’s finished it should be a sight to see but here Gene and Mark are just getting the metal in place. Stop by here tonight and tomorrow as we get the walls in [...]
Pinstriper’s Reunion
Be sure to stop by Jeremy’s booth at the Grand National Roadster Show. He is taking part in the Pinstriper’s Reunion, which is located in building 4- by the main stage. Over 30 painters from every corner of the country will gather at the 62nd Annual Grand National Roadster Show for the Pinstriper’s Reunion. This [...]
Hot Rod Havoc 4 Premier
This Saturday @ shakedown bar San Diego…. 3048 midway drive in San Diego 9pm! Come on out to the San Diego screening of Hot Rod Havoc 4 all night long! Rods & bikes welcome. Bands will be Moonlight Trio,The Palominos, and the Sugar Daddies.
See you there!
This weekend is the biggest car show ever, The Grand National Roadster Show….why plug a car show? Well folks, it also houses the best built motorcycles going for the grand title. I will be covering the event all weekend for a upcoming feature in Cycle Source.See you there!
Join the Sturgis Ride That Rocks! Tickets for the 4th Annual Legends Ride ® Go on Sale February 1st 2011
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip ® presents one of the Sturgis Rally’s most anticipated and charitable traditions, the 4th annual Legends Ride. Revered as Sturgis’ premier charity ride, the Legends Ride is your chance to hang out with celebrities, world-class bike builders, cigar aficionados and hundreds of fellow riders on a stunning, 55-mile ride from the [...]
Hot Leathers Officially Releases 2011 Rally Schedule
Despite the fact that the cold and snow still remains blanketed over most of the country, Hot Leathers is warming their engines in preparation for another high excitement rally season. Renowned for offering the best selection of motorcycle merchandise in stores, online and on the road, the leading manufacturer of motorcycle apparel is busy stocking [...]
Motorcyclists gather at Capitol to lobby representatives
Sent in from Rogue Leather vests, chaps and blue jeans replaced standard business attire up and down the Capitol hallways Monday as motorcyclists from across Texas gathered to speak with their representatives about legislation affecting their freedoms and lifestyle. At the top of most motorcyclists’ agendas: helmet laws, profiling and a proposal to institute roadblocks [...]
Victory Electric Tattoo Co.
You may know "Dapper"Dan Collins for his award winning hotrods or custom cars and bikes, and it’s no secret that he’s an accomplished artist having had shows all over the world and traveling regularly to attend shows in Japan and Europe. He’s been an integral part of the Low-Brow art and hot rod scene since [...]
The new Dice Magazine is out
In a bowl put 2 teaspoons of Cagney & Lacey. Add ½ cup of Different Strokes. Finely chop some Bosom Buddies and lob that in. Mix it all together with a Knots Landing. Fry at medium heat in a pan for 15 minutes with a pinch of Alf. Wammo! Issue 36 bitches!!!! Big up to [...]
Welcome to the blog
We would like to introduce The Factory Metal Works to our readers! The Factory Metal Works is the only one stop custom shop for vintage period correct race and show bike parts! Why order the same set of pipes all the kids have on the block? With TFMW, you can choose many options to make [...]
Extra! Extra! The Ratty Rag is Back!
Get the latest edition of the Daytona Beach Ratty Rag at the Rat’s Hole World Bike Showdown on Saturday, March 12th during the 70th Daytona Bike Week, March 4 – 13, 2011. For further details regarding advertising rates, vendor spots and sponsorship opportunities, contact Ted Smith – info@ratshole.com or phone 386-454-3496. — Read all about [...]
Harley Launches New Blackline At Javits Show 2011
Harley Launches New Blackline At Javits center international motorcycle show presented by Pattern 33 Productions.
So…Who the Efff is Roadside Marty?
Posted: January 22, 2011 by dixieashley in FAMILY, Roadside Marty Tags: Who the —- is Roadside Marty? (This was taken off the Limpnickie Lot blog, too good not to share, Thanks Ashley!) The question that so many have pondered, but NOONE has answered…UNTIL NOW! It is hard to miss the stickers "Who the —- is [...]
80-SPOKE HOT WHEELS
Paughco is now offering a complete selection of direct fit and custom, superior quality 80-spoke rim assemblies for a wide variety of applications. Front packages are available in 21” x 2.15” for use with ’89-‘99 single disc brakes and forks. All assemblies come fit with Timken bearings ready to install. Rears come in 8.5” and [...]
New store for the Garage Girls
It’s official, Garage-Girls gear is now available online! Be sure to visit our store http://www.garage-girls.com/store/ and support the Garage Lifestyle, you’ll find Tee’s Tanks, Stickers and more.
Gypsy Biker Bed Rolls
Check out Don Wood’s Gypsy Biker Bed Rolls. Perfect for all you old school bikers who just want something to throw down on whatever patch of ground or floor is available. They are weatherproofed and travel easily on your bike. Price is only $150.00 for a piece of vintage cool that will last more than [...]
WIN THIS BIKE!
Cool, original Knucklehead style with 21st century performance. That sums up the 2011 National Motorcycle Museum Fundraiser Bike, and you could win it! Each ticket is just five bucks! The price is through the roof on real antique Harley-Davidson® Knuckleheads, one of HD’s most lasting all-American designs. So why not bring together a forged and [...]
New LA Choppers Perforated Tubing.
With the onset of new laws governing motorcycle exhaust systems, many riders are choosing to modify their stock mufflers over purchasing new aftermarket units. Enter, LA Choppers perforated core tubing. This is a great product with an endless variety of uses with your stock or custom motorcycle. It will work on anything from a cruiser [...]
RENEGADE 2011 CABO PHANTOM
The 2011 CABO PHANTOM-CUT shown here is a trend setter right out of the gate. Bold yet subtle this wide-5 fluted spoke billet wheel provides a change in personality for any rider or show queen. The perfect compliment for today’s custom Baggers its’ Phantom -Cut styling offers a flawless powder coat finish with highlights individually [...]
EVO CAM COVER QUICK CHANGE KIT
Getting ready to swap out a set of EVO cams and want everything at your fingertips to make it a quick, no hassle operation? Well James Gaskets has you covered with this all inclusive CAM COVER QUICK CHANGE KIT. Each package includes all the essential gaskets, O-rings and seals to remove and install the cover [...]
New Cycle Source Commercial
Sending subliminal messages to the masses……. READ OUR MAGAZINE…. Hahaha!!
Fred’s Frames has moved.
I just spoke to Freddy Hernandez and he wants you to know that his shop, Fred’s Frames he has joined forces with 807 Customs 807 Customs was established in 2010 by owners Zac and Ben and offers repairs, machine work, custom bikes, custom parts and accessories, and various services. 807 Customs works closely with [...]
Court House Customs is at it again!
Court House Custom has expanded their line of custom handlebars. They are now offering new designs & are also offering their bars in 7/8 inch for Triumph & metric applications. All bars are TIG welded DOM 1” or 7/8” steel tubing! 2011 is here and the guys are slashing prices & flipping the bird to [...]
Got Frame Issues?
Chop Shop Cycles is leading the Northeast in custom motorcycle fabrication. Currently they are offering frame modifications to stock frames. This is a huge advantage if you are looking to maintain stock VIN number for registrations. We can hardtail most any frame American or Foreign also we can reconfigure neck section to allow different rakes [...]
JIMS Dyna Ignition Switch/Fork Lock Tool
The new JIMS® Dyna Ignition Switch/Fork Lock Tool No. 778 simplifies the process of removing and installing the latest Dyna Ignition Switch/Fork Lock. This tool features an access hole for a 3/8” drive and locates on the ignition switch face nut that holds the switch in place on the frame. With this ignition switch/fork lock [...]
Motorcycle Merchandisers Waiting in Anticipation: Hot Leathers’ 2010 Product Catalogue Will Be Revealed at V-Twin Expo 2011
Motorcycle wholesalers be warned; Hot Leathers 2011 Product Catalogue is coming your way. The largest compilation of motorcycle apparel and accessories found in one publication, this year’s issue is their biggest yet with over 290 pages of quality biker merchandise at affordable prices. Combined with the fact that Hot Leathers will officially be unveiling its [...]
UltraSecurity Now Built into EVERY Leader Gadget Mount
GPS, smart phones, radios, MP3 players – they’re all expensive electronics. And when you mount them on a motorcycle, you don’t want them going anywhere! You want UltraSecurity. Now ALL Leader Motorcycle mounting kits (including those for Gold Wing, Harley, BMW and all Metric Cruisers) come with the UltraSecurity feature – a slender screw that [...]
Next weekend
Be sure to stop by the Limpnickie Lot booth and check out the six featured bikes that are a part of the Easyriders Bike Show Tour. LA was absolutely insane and we are stoked on overwhelming response for Cycle Source. See you there!
Breaking Ground
During the Easyriders show at the Los Angeles Convention Center yesterday spectators got to witness history in the making. The well known Mongols and Hell Angels met and broke bread during the event. Everyone couldn’t believe their eyes and were glad to see both groups heading to the right direction. This is just a stepping [...]
New FREE Parts Swap Forum From Cycle Source
In response to readers asking for a place to post parts for sale or trade the Cycle Source has expanded their forum to include a special parts swap section. Users can go to http://www.network54.com/Forum/672948/ and list or browse parts.
General James Amos, 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Brings Milestone Package to Afghanistan
Operation Gratitude today revealed that the organization’s 600,000th Care Package, containing the keys to a Victory Vegas 8-Ball Motorcycle, was personally delivered on Christmas Day by Marine Corps Commandant, General James Amos, to a Lance Corporal deployed in the Sangin District of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Lance Corporal, whose name will be revealed upon his [...]
New Product from LC Fabrications.
Carb caps for Mikuni VM series carbs. Available in solid Bass or Aluminum in 2 sizes to fit 30 thru 36mm Roundslide carbs, polished finish. Very nice touch of class for your British or Metric Chopper, Bobber, Cafe or whatever your taste. Includes new die cut Viton Gasket and are 100% Made in the USA, [...]
Brotherhood (Brutha’ Hood)
True brotherhood is knowing that your brother has your back, even if it means riding your fat ass around on the back of his bike when your sled is down! Thanks Milwaukee Mike, for a great summer!
New California Law: Positioning of Plates
The ink is barely dry in the new 2011 code book and we have this gem: Vehicle Code Section 5201. License plates shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle for which they are issued so as to prevent the plates from swinging, shall be mounted in a position so as to [...]
My life @ Cycle Source Magazine
I would like to tell you about a dude that I met a few years back named Chris Callen. I bugged this man to death to do a interview with Duane for his magazine. I was relentless and probably a pain in the ass, but by the end of the V-Twin Expo he interviewed Duane [...]
A ruler who rules!
Checkpoint Warning in Las Vegas POLICE STATE When Las Vegas police failed to properly post a checkpoint warning sign the proper distance from a checkpoint, Weezy, a freedom fighter for civil liberties and civil rights activist held up a sign warning of the checkpoint ahead. Bad cops – No donuts. Weezy exercises his right to [...]
