2011 February » The Cycle Source Magazine World Report

FOLDING BAR END MIRRORS

Feb 282011

New Folding end mirrors available from Joker Machine in 3 styles!. These mirror are inspired by aircraft structural design combined with the unique "road racer" or "cafe racer" styling. Our mirror heads and mounting parts are completely CNC machined from billet aluminum, super light-weight, strong, and fully adjustable in a multitude of directions and settings. (ALL PARTS ARE ANODIZED FOR DURABILITY) .Mirror heads swivel (fold) a full180 degrees frontwards & backwards,… a full360 degrees rotational on the bracket arm, plus the bracket arm may be rotated up or down to your desired position on the bar mounting shaft. All rotational Read More>>>

Georgia motorcycle only checkpoints

Feb 282011

Rogue-Sturgis Freedom Fighters -Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005 www.bikerrogue.com Now confirmed by two sources. Unless Georgia has an epiphany and realizing this will cost them much in court as of this date we have been assured they they are going ahead with their motorcycle checkpoints during daytona bike week. Suggest if you have friends coming through Georgia you contact them and let them know. Georgia motorcycle checkpoints confirmed-tracking update 3 Motorcycle only Checkpoint strategies for the individual there are rumors that some may film, photograph and protest these check points if dates and locations can be determined. We ourselves Read More>>>

Las Vegas BikeFest To Return To Freemont Street

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Feb 282011

Las Vegas BikeFest To Return To Freemont Street

Las Vegas BikeFest is pleased to announce that the Golden Nugget Hotel, located in downtown Las Vegas on the world-famous Fremont Street Experience, will be the 2011 Headquarter hotel for Las Vegas BikeFest®. The hotel will host registration, a motorcycle give-away and many other special activities. Las Vegas BikeFest 2011 will be held September 29 – October 2, 2011 at the Cashman Center, which is close to the Golden Nugget and world-famous Fremont Street. Mindi Cherry, Vice President, is excited to return the event to the hotel and have its home base in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. “We Read More>>>

Wiskybilt baby!

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Feb 272011

http://www.wiskybilt.com/

You might be a redneck……..

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Feb 262011

If you have two cars jump a dually to get it started!

Installing Riders Rest Hammock

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Feb 262011

Look for the article in May 2011 Cycle Source!

New video tech coming soon

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Feb 262011

Doing a video tech tip with Mark Wilson from Wisky Bilt Installing his riders rest hammock on the Black Pearl. Wish I had this on Hoka Hey -from Chris’s garage

This weekend folks

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Feb 252011

Rain or shine, find us by the back gate

Office Phone issues

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Feb 242011

Hey folks for the last two days there has been a issue with the office phones at Cycle Source Headquarters. We can dial out but you can’t dial in, very strange! Our fine friends at Comcast are promising us that the issue is being fixed. If you need to get a hold of them please send Jean a email at cyclesourcemain@comcast.net .

Rip’s BAD RIDE

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Feb 242011

BIG AND BAD IN 2011 LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Harley-Davidson So Cal Dealer’s Association proudly presents the 14th Annual Rip’s B.A.D. Ride to benefit The American Diabetes Association on Sunday, June 5th from 10:00am till 4:00pm, held at Oak Canyon Park (Blue Diamond Haul Rd, Silverado, CA). $40 per person minimum donation includes admission, commemorative pin and lunch. Join us for a full day of fun. Vendor Village, Motorcycle Show, Bike Games, B.A.D. Store, Health Screening Pavilion, Live Music from Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats and Credence Clearwater Relived, and so much More! For more info contact cpolonia@diabetes.org or visit Read More>>>

D&D PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SALUTES DANA HALLBERG FROM DEADLINE CUSTOMS

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Feb 242011

D&D PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SALUTES DANA HALLBERG FROM DEADLINE CUSTOMS

Dana Hallberg’s "All The Money" Sled was built in his Deadline Customs in Minnesota. Dana has a knack of building radical Baggers that look good, sound good and run like a raped Ape. The 2010 H-D Roadglide sports a 30 Inch front wheel with chrome by JR Custom Plating and paint by Deadline Customs and Jeff Urman. HIS exhaust of choice: D&D Performance Exhaust. Dana likes the sound and the performance. In addition, it comes without any logos or embossed metal… just long and clean. Deadline Customs turns dreams into a reality. They build the coolest and baddest creations possible.

ILLUSION LAUNCHES NEW BAGGER DIVISION

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Feb 242011

Illusion Motorcycles, one of, if not the oldest and most reputable name in Turn-Key Choppers recently announced the addition of a new Bagger division. This recent addition will provide current Bagger owners with a one-stop shop for alterations and upgrades while providing anyone looking for a turn key custom Bagger with a limitless selection of options to create their own personalized, ground up freeway flyer. Everything from bolt-on extended bags, wheels, extended bars and cables, tank stretching and the finest you-design-it custom paint to full frame reconstruction and chassis modifications are on Illusion’s Bagger menu. Check it out at www.illusionmotorcycles Read More>>>

BUILD life skills, BUILD confidence, BUILD bikes

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Feb 232011

BUILD life skills, BUILD confidence, BUILD bikes

The Iron Horse Hotel founds BUILD Moto Mentor Program; 2011 kicks off inaugural year Through a new educational outreach program called BUILD, The Iron Horse Hotel (Milwaukee, WI) with a team of dedicated volunteers and motorcycle enthusiasts, is offering local high school students the opportunity to learn vintage bike restoration while developing important life skills. The Iron Horse Hotel, the nation’s only high end boutique hotel catering to motorcycle enthusiasts, serves as the conduit for connecting experienced Mentors with six teams of local high school students. Together they have 90 days and $2,000 to rebuild a vintage Honda CB or Read More>>>

Wire Plus Introduces New Big Dog “HCM” Retrofit Kit

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Feb 222011

Wire Plus Introduces New Big Dog “HCM” Retrofit Kit

Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is proud to introduce their new, state-of-the-art “HCM” Retrofit Kit for all EHC module equipped 2004-2008 Big Dog Motorcycles. This replacement module is the fix to get rid of the EHC for good. This is the perfect fix for all Big Dog owners tired of not being able to start their bike due to electrical problems. This replacement module works with all of the switches used on all 2004 models through current Big Dog Motorcycles. Each kit comes complete with Wire Plus’ proven power module and switch control module configured to work with the ground input Read More>>>

Get it now!

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Feb 222011

Bike for sale

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Feb 222011

Contact CJ if you are interested

Breaking News!!! Buell Back In The Game!!!

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Feb 202011

Breaking News!!! Buell Back In The Game!!!

EBR is now an official player in the world motorcycle market. In case you are wondering the EBR stands for Erik Buell Racing and while we had all considered this to only be a racing venture for Erik since the decision to close his company under Harley-Davidson, it is in fact a new motorcycle company that seems to be picking up where Buell Motorcycles left off.

The 2nd National Freedom Ride

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Feb 202011

Thanks to the dedication of the Team of 30 different States Ride Coordinators , Veterans Groups, Organizations, MC’s,RC’s, and Supporters, of The 2nd National Freedom Ride that takes place on May 21 2011. The teams provides the Riders & Supporters throughout the Nation an opportunity to join this expression of gratitude in an act of unity,and in observance of the a national day of remembrance on ARMED FORCES DAY May 21 2011. The purpose is to Honor Armed Forces Day,and to Salute all those in military,of the past,present,and those that still stand severing today, that have put their lives in Read More>>>

Local PA Art Exhibit featuring Chris

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Feb 192011

By Lisa Ballard Chris Callen Seth Lebowitz We all have a resume that we are pretty proud of and keep adding to it throughout life. Looks like Chris is going to be updating his soon. Chris is the artist of the painting he did as a Christmas present for Jean, his partner in crime. Seth Leibowitz is the owner and operator of the Art Form Gallery and Tattoo Shop in the Lower Burral in PA. The exhibit is called “If You See Kay”. The grand opening is tonight and the exhibit will be running through March 19. Seth is Read More>>>

Death Machine Limited Edition Points Cover

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Feb 192011

Death Machine Limited Edition Points Cover

Just in from Death Machine! This fine polished bronze points cover will complete your skoot!! These are for a limited time only so pre-order yours now! Fits Harley cone (Shovel, Evo, Ironhead) motors and Ironheads with an adaptor plate. MADE IN THE USA!!!

Motorcycle Checkpoints May End Up in Supreme Court

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Feb 192011

Motorcycle Checkpoints May End Up in Supreme Court

Rogue,Sturgis Freedom Fighters ,Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005-www.bikerrogue.com Disputing the Constitutionality of Motorcycle Only Checkpoints NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Motorcyclists across the nation are awaiting a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York which they hope will declare New York’s “motorcycle only” roadway checkpoints to be unconstitutional. The case Wagner et al. v. The County of Schenectady, et al. could end up in the United States Supreme Court. The checkpoints, which target well-known motorcycle events, force motorcyclists traveling to and from those events to leave the roadway, regardless of any Read More>>>

Cancelled !

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Feb 182011

‘LIVING LEGENDS’ with Sonny Barger & Jim Brown is currently under re-evaluation for a larger venue. We appreciate the overwhelming interest – therefore we are postponing this unique opportunity to a later date in 2011. We are satisfied knowing exciting details will be announced soon.

Knucklehead® Cylinder Head & Base Gasket Kit

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Feb 182011

Knucklehead® Cylinder Head & Base Gasket Kit

Knuckleheads require special care and precision fit components. So, the next time you do a “top end” job on one of these very cool engines you might want to pick up one of James’ KNUCKLEHEAD® CYLINDER BASE & HEAD GASKET KITS. James’ unique Knucklehead® head gaskets are 0.020” thick dead-soft copper embossed to provide a tight seal. Application specific base gaskets are patented beaded rubber-covered metal. It is this bead that provides additional elastomer to seal the split between the crankcase halves. Additionally, the rubber-covered metal gasket material provides excellent sealing characteristics and exceptional torque retention. At just $24.95 these Read More>>>

Paul Jr. of OCC interviewed by Garage-Girls

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Feb 172011

Sara Liberte of Garage-Girls tests Paul Jr’s biker knowledge

Another blog to follow

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Feb 172011

By Lisa Ballard I have never pimped out another person’s blog but I need to tell you about one of my daily reads, OLDBIKESINSD owned by Matt Olsen. He is a young soul that wrenches on old machinery and captures the progress, without ever dummying down his words. I have never been intrigued by the mechanical side as I hate getting my hands dirty, but if you are looking for some tricks of the trade, this would be another home for you. Matt is a humble man with a huge heart and I am honored to call him my friend. Read More>>>

Have you heard?

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Feb 172011

“The Greasebag Jamboree is now going to be a 2-day, Sat-Sun event, on July 30-31. Saturday: Ride New England back roads from MA to NH. Camp. Drink. Terrorize the locals. Pass out. Sunday: Ride to Acme Choppers in Laconia for the bike show and party. Eat, drink, get stupid. The Greasebag is no longer during bike week. Yeah, we’re done with that shit. The last weekend in July will be the new date for the greasebag moving forward. Better weather, less douchery. Win-win for us. No traffic, no overpriced everything. Plenty of killer roads to ride and less bro-dudes to Read More>>>

Nash Motorcycles has done it again

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Feb 162011

People keep asking why we don’t make our popular line of handlebars for the Harley Street Glide, so without further ado we now introduce the Bagger Grits. Produced for all touring models, these one off handlebars will completely change the look and ride of your bike. They will give you the style and comfort you have been dreaming about since you bought your touring model. These bars are offered in 14, 16, and 18 inch and are available in raw, black, chrome, copper, or gloss black.

This weekend folks

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Feb 152011

Please join Jeremy Johnson at Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson for his bike show to benefit Cathy’s Help. Cathy’s Help was created to assist women who are surviving breast cancer and need help with the day to day bills. If you would like more information or make a donation, please visit the website.

Havanna License Plate Bracket From Pangea Speed

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Feb 152011

Havanna License Plate Bracket From Pangea Speed

Havana, has a rich deep rooted spot in Art Deco history. The Deco style is expressed in the architecture of residences, businesses, hotels, and many pieces of decorative art, furniture, and utensils in public buildings, as well as in private homes. This Deco styled License Plate Bracket fastens to the lower shock bolt on almost any motorcycle with a 1.25in x .50in shock boss. (direct Harley bolt on). All steel construction, hand welded by Andy Carter

HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE 2011 HOKA HEY MOTORCYCLE CHALLENGE

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Feb 152011

HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE 2011 HOKA HEY MOTORCYCLE CHALLENGE

The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge announced today that Harley-Davidson Motor Company will provide marketing and promotional support for the 2011 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge will present the world’s greatest long distance endurance motorcycle event in August of 2011. The event, the second annual in a series, will begin in Phoenix, Arizona and travel through all forty-eight contiguous States and Canada to Nova Scotia. The route will travel over 10,000 miles requiring passion and determination to complete. The event is open to all riders of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Riders can ride the entire route or segments within Read More>>>

BRASS BALLS ON 2 WHEEL THUNDER

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Feb 142011

Take a load off and check out the latest fabrication at Brass Balls Bobbers World HQ during a Two Wheel Thunder Shoot.

JIMS® Cam Cover Heat Sink

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Feb 142011

The patent pending, JIMS® Cam Cover Heat Sink is designed to help reduce running temperatures of high performance, big inch motors that often run hotter than smaller, stock displacement motors. JIMS® and Cornerstone Metrology teamed up to integrate a cool looking “fin pack” design into a stock cam cover insert that when riding, uses the cooler outside air to help reduce cam cover temperatures. Installation uses the existing timing cover hardware and only takes minutes. JIMS® Cam Cover Heat Sink is manufactured from top quality aluminum here in the USA and is available in Chrome Plated, No.2311 or RawCut Black, Read More>>>

Motorcycle Check Points

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Feb 142011

From Dan Forrest, State Director of A.B.A.T.E. Georgia. “Motorcycle Checkpoints to begin in March. As many of you know, the State of Georgia received $70,000.00 from the NSTB for Motorcycle ONLY Safety Check Points. They will stop all Motorcycles at these Check Points. We were informed by unnamed sources that the Check Points would start in early March to coincide with the Daytona Bike Week event. Most points of entry to Florida will be involved. We are anticipating them to start March 3rd in order to take advantage of the additional flow of Motorcycle traffic thru our State. I was Read More>>>

Closing time at Columbus Easyrider

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Feb 132011

Furgeson pulls a wicked Daffy in the empty hall! See ya next year!

Bean’re spills the BEANS

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Feb 132011

Interview done by Ashley Known as “The GUY in the CrAZy hat” at ALL the events Bean’re is a staple of the Limpnickie Lot. If Bean’re is there you WILL be entertained….from being hit pretty much point blank in the back with a potato gun to breaking his thumb in a friendly relay race at BMR. He is one tough cookie! After getting to know Bean’re over the last couple years, I must say, you will not find a nicer person than him. Always there to make ANYONE feel welcome and would give you the shirt off of his back Read More>>>

Saturday at Columbus Easyrider

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Feb 122011

Packed house!

Big thanks to John Green

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Feb 122011

This is John Green , head ruler for the Easyriders Bike Show Tour and he has been a big supporter for the LOT. We would like to thank John and his great staff for taking care of the bikes and accommodating us at every show. We will be on location till ten tonight and then all day tomorrow, be sure to check out the new Limpnickie Lot t-shirts!

Rise and shine OHIO

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Feb 122011

We are all set up at the Easyriders Bike Show Tour and ready for you to stop by the Clubhouse

Limpnickie Lot Friday night at Columbus Easyrider show

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Feb 122011

Holla

See you there

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Feb 112011

Be sure to stop by the Limpnickie Lot booth and meet Chris.

VIISC "BEE HIVE" KICKER FOR TRIUMPHS IN BRASS OR ALUMINUM

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Feb 112011

VIISC "BEE HIVE" KICKER FOR TRIUMPHS IN BRASS OR ALUMINUM

We machine these kickers individually by hand on our shop lathe. Each kicker has classic thick bee hive like ribs and beveled ends. These are just the right thickness at 3/4"; enough for strength but still sleek and sexy. The end will fit directly to your original Triumph kick arm. Take ye pick of high quality brass or aluminum and kick the fuck out of it! Finally an ultra classy kicker for Triumphs. Please allow 2-3 weeks production. These are all handmade

Getting ready for Colombus Easyrider bike show this weekend!

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Feb 112011

Hi ho hi ho………..mark puts in the work to get ready. Stop and see us at the Limpy booth!

Last Call

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Feb 102011

If your company is heading to Daytona for Daytona Bike Week and you want a free shout out, please send Thunder your location. We are heading into deadline soon. Don’t miss out.

Big Bear Choppers expands to the IE

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Feb 102011

I was heading down HWY 74 to map out the Hippy Killer Hoedown and something struck my attention, there is was, The Big Bear Chopper Rig. I started thinking, maybe they sold the rig, maybe it is a dealer for them and started asking our friends if they heard what the scoop was. No one knew, so I took some Cycle Source Magazines over and got the inside scoop. Big Bear Choppers is expanding and they choose Perris, Ca as their future home for fabrication and repairs. This makes perfect sense as the IE- Inland Empire- is basically a hour Read More>>>

Don Wood, Roadside Marty & Flynch

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Feb 092011

On the scene at the 2011 V-Twin Expo

New Brass Hand Grips from Deep Cycles

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Feb 092011

Deep Six Cycles are now manufacturing Brass Hand Grips! Made entirely in house here in Ashville, NC. You know what that means 100% Made In The USA! Available Raw or Polished to the hilt for 1" or 7/8" bars. These Grips can be made specifically to fit internal or conventional throttle set ups. For the best fit and finish possible send us your conventional throttle assembly and a custom set of grips will be custom fit to your assembly! Prices starting at $168usd. Be sure to check out their blog!

Hard Street Bags

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Feb 092011

2011 V-Twin Expo

Myrtle Beach Update

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Feb 092011

Council members expected to review Myrtle Beach noise limits Posted: 02.07.2011 at 8:58 AM The Myrtle Beach city council will take a second look at noise limits on Tuesday after Horry County hotel owners and motorcycle groups sued over the 2008 ordinance. The city lowered the maximum vehicle noise to 89 decibels from 99, as part of an effort to cut down on issues relating to two annual motorcycle rallies. The new proposal would increase the noise limit to 92 decibels. The higher level is in line with industry standards. Council members will discuss the matter during their meeting Tuesday Read More>>>

Call To Action From Texas

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Feb 092011

NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION FOR ALL US DEFENDERS PATRIOT ACT It was brought to our attention this week by Jerry Rose, TMRA2 Legislative Task Force member and State Vice Chairman, that certain sections of the Patriot Act are due to expire February 28th, 2011. The three expiring provisions of the Patriot Act give the government sweeping authority to spy on individuals inside the United States, and in some cases, without any suspicion of wrongdoing. All three should be allowed to expire with no sunset review at all because the provisions don’t require individual or fact-based suspicion as required by the Read More>>>