Morgantown, WV readies as tens of thousands roll in for Mountain Fest Rally. Saturday July 30th riders who are visiting the Mountain Fest Motorcycle Rally can sign up at no charge from 8am -1pm for their shot at tons of awards. There are 57 trophies in 25 separate classes with a Best of Show for Pro and Open divisions, hand made custom first place radical awards by Baas Metal Craft. The judging is carried out by teams of judges that look over every square inch of the machine with experience and an eye for detail. This IS a ride in Read More>>>
A sad bit of news in the Magazine world today came across, A Member of Street Chopper Magazine team has passed away. He will ride forever in our hearts. Ridin free in the wind. RIP Brother Courtney "Tito" Halowell 8/24/1968 – 7/21/2011 He was a very well known man in just about every industry from mini trucks , rat rods, hot rods, to bikes. He dabbled in it all. He was a huge part of several magazines, and helped numerous people along the way. He will be greatly missed and this Read More>>>
Before you even pack that bag or check the oil and fill the tank. Check out Rally TV for the event to see some cool highlights. Rally TV is a Garage-Source Productions focused on sharing the lifestyle experience with all enthusiasts via video content. If you are at a Rally or can’t make it and want to be a part of it, we will share the experience with you! Our goal is crowd interaction, we all share the experience and fun! Go check out the Facebook page and “Like” us and pass it on to your friends. Rally TV Facebook Read More>>>
A new Tattoo Café Hits The Sturgis Buffalo Chip ® For 30 years some of the finest, most creative artwork at the Legendary Buffalo Chip® has been on the bodies of the campers themselves. This year, the Buffalo Chip® joins with Trusted Tattoo of Corona, Cal. to offer a world-class Buffalo Chip® Tattoo Cafe. It’s a truly inspired idea. The Tattoo Cafe is a can’t-miss opportunity to get a commemorative tattoo, get custom work done by some of the top artists in the country and to make that fantasy tattoo pinging around in your head a permanent reality. The Legendary Read More>>>
Well this is what some are trying to call the “Motorcycle of the Future”. Boy I hate to say but if this is what a motorcycle is going to look like in the future then I don’t think I will be riding. Coming off of the huge blockbuster hit Transformers, this is an idea from a 17yr old that was his science project. It looks more like a Segway and it is totally electric. The name is Uno and it balances upright on two parallel wheels. But the operator would sit on it like a motorcycle rider who was doing Read More>>>
Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee just opened a new exhibit rightfully named “Collection “X” at the Museum that goes to show that they are not just about “Classic Hogs”. See these rare motorcycling oddities for a limited time only until August 21st. At every turn you will see something that makes you say “What were they thinking” or you just won’t believe your eyes. What would you say if a Harley Rider got off his ride and came up to you with this on? I wouldn’t know what to say reminds me of Silence of the Lambs. “A census taker once tried Read More>>>
Just got home from Wauseon National Meet that is a pretty cool event. Lots of cool old stuff and lots of people to talk to. Just about anything you wanted you could find if it was related to any old motorcycle. Young and old alike, watching the young kids with the sparkle in their eye on what they want to build. Makes you take a step back and think about things for a minute then you remember where you came from. We had such a good time that we already are making plans to go back next year. So if Read More>>>
Check this out we all know that Tying down Baggers safely and securely for transportation is a cumbersome exercise at best. Kiwi Motorcycle Co has devised a method to safely and easily secure your bike. The Strap Down bracket fastens to the 2 lower front tank bolts and captures the top front crash bar bolt allowing your tie downs or soft straps to easily attach to their bracket. Strap Down bracket mounts easily in a matter of minutes. Comes powdercoated in invisible black to blend in with your frame. Made in USA with American materials and ingenuity. 59.99 plus Read More>>>
The eCaddy™ Diamond was designed with today’s rapidly-changing GPS cradles in mind, and offers the most versatile way to mount GPS on a motorcycle. The cornerstone of the eCaddy™ Diamond is the NEW Ultra-Swivel feature. Ultra-Swivel gives the rider unlimited positioning ability in not one but three ways (rotational, left-right/up-down and clockwise). So you’ll never have trouble seeing your GPS! And the Ultra-Swivel is so sleek and slim, you’ll hardly know it’s there. The eCaddy™ Diamond fits Garmin Nuvi, Tom Tom and Magellan Maestro GPS units. The 2-hole diamond shape on the eCaddy Diamond is the perfect fit to the Read More>>>
Custom Chrome (CCI) in conjunction with The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® designed a challenge for select students to build a custom motorcycle. It was announced today that the bike is complete and it will be on display and up for auction Monday August 8th during Sturgis Rally. All of the proceeds from the auction will support the 4th Annual Legends Ride. Based on a platform of a new 2011 Harley Street Bob, the build saw Western Dakota Tech students rebuild the bike from the ground up using custom designed and fabricated parts as well as many aftermarket parts and accessories Read More>>>
Well where else, Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Just one more reason if you didn’t already have enough to head to the Chip this year! The iconic Rat’s Hole Custom Chopper Show will be featured at the Legendary Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 11, 2011. Come and be a part of one of the biggest events in Sturgis at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. Register your bike at www.ratshole.com or visit www.buffalochip.com to make your 2011 Sturgis Rally accommodations.
Adrenaline, it’s the motivating chemical reaction for many bikers. The rush, the wind flying past your head, the risk of a sharp turn, the speed — it’s as close to flying as a biker can get. Until now. Flightlinez is sending aerial daredevils on an 850-foot zip line ride over the amphitheater of the Legendary Buffalo Chip. Soar through the air, worry-free, at the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with Flightlinez. If you love speed and the open air, this zip line is the ride for you. Flightlinez has entertained thousands of Vegas and Atlantic City thrill-seekers and now they are Read More>>>
Ok, so I just got off the phone with Rico and we were talking about BMR and how he wants to come out. Since next year will be the 15th anniversary party of the magazine during BMR we want to do something special. Well, Don Wood had also been talking about a coast to coast run, maybe we could put all this together and do a ride from Rico’s place to the BMR???? We could stop at a few places along the way, pick up some fellow travelers. Might be cool, WHO’S IN?
On July 22, two icons of freedom will roll onto the silver screen when Marvel Studios releases Captain America: The First Avenger, who defends freedom and justice for all on a Harley-Davidson® WLA motorcycle. This motorcycle that they have chosen to recreate is modeled after what Harley-Davidson produced during World War II to help support the war effort. U.S. Service men and women gave the motorcycle its name, the “Liberator”. To go along with the release of this new movie Harley-Davidson is offering a sweet promotion. Harley-Davidson has created the “H-D® Free the World” promotion, which features two grand Read More>>>
As if you didn’t already have enough reasons to head to Sturgis this year for the 71st Annual Rally. This is another reason to head to Sturgis Buffalo Chip to check this out. This is a first time offer ever like this. Epiphone will offer to Sturgis Buffalo Chip attendees and fans the opportunity of a lifetime to be able to rock out with their OWN commemorative Sturgis Guitar. This guitar is a limited edition that has been custom made and designed with the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® logo, The owner Rod Woodruff even has his signature on the guitar.This Read More>>>

Hugh From Hugh’s Handbuilt comes up with some pretty cool stuff. He just released a new part for the XS650 Market to get rid of the clunky speedo drive. Lots of custom builders are deleting the giant clunky speedometer on the XS650 builds. When they do that it leaves the big ugly speedo drive on the front wheel. To clean up the front end Hugh has come up with this Speedo Delete. It spaces the wheel just like the stock one along with cleaning up your front end. What a perk! Speedo Delete is machined from 6061 Aluminum to Read More>>>
Well the Smoke Out 2011 has come and gone but not without a little bit of the hell raisin from the Limpnickie Lot. They stopped in and hung out with everyone and had a great time. A lot of beer drank and as you see lots of Apple Pie to drink oh boy I bet somebody had some handovers. This is what it looked like before the Limpnickie Lot showed up. Here is the Lot Trailer just as they pulled in. After getting the lot all set up and the guys started coming in. This is a good time just Read More>>>
If you happen to be feeling like its time to take a road trip well head on down to Conyers, Ga. This Saturday July 9th Jeremy and Nicole Johnson from Muttin Cycles, http://muttincycles.blogspot.com/, are hosting a Poker Run and Bike show. All of the proceeds benefit the Cathy’s Help Foundation Cathy’s Help caters to women that are battling breast cancer with or without insurance and the foundation was created in the memory of Jeremy’s mother, Cathy Johnson, who lost her battle in 2005. The goal for the foundation is to help with medical bills, medicine, home repairs and so much Read More>>>
There has been a recent deterioration of the Bonneville Salt Flats due to salt brine removal from potash mining. A Coalition has been formed to preserve and replenish the salt flats. This coalition “Save the Salt” has also teamed up with SEMA, they are trying to help as much as possible. They are both working with the government and several other entities to try to come to a permanent solution to replenish the salt. The Bonneville Salt Flats at one time was over 90,000 acres and now it is dwindled down to 30,000 and keeps going down every year from Read More>>>
Just happened to be on a road trip a while back.As were driving around just checking the scenery out. I see this out of the corner of my eye. I thought it was cool as shit. From my understanding this van is the original van that got it all started. This van has more than a million miles and has had several transmissions, so many that I think Chris bought stock in Russ Moore Transmissions. This is at one time was the source to get the magazine out into the publics hands before it went national. Chris used to take Read More>>>
Through our social media, we get to meet some very cool people. I had the pleasure of making contact with GySgt Andrew Toothman, who is a avid reader of Cycle Source and is stationed in Afghanistan. I knew I had to do something so I gathered up some apparel and included some magazines for the crew. I was very happy this morning receiving a email from him: Lisa: I am overwhelmed by the generosity of you guys at Cycle Source. We got the package today and everybody was stoked! We’ll get you some pictures of us posing in front of Read More>>>
BR’s Custom Bars specializes in making Custom Fabricated Handle Bars to fit each individuals make/ model of their bike. We are constantly coming out with NEW, custom built, Handlebars, Engine Guards, and Bag Guards. Each handle bar is made individually based on the customers specifications and given the custom look needed to fit every customers wants and their needs for their bike. We now have the matching Bag Guards to go with the Meat Hook Engine Guard. All our Handle Bars, Engine Guards (designed for Softail’s and Bagger bikes), and Bag Guards can be purchased raw, powder coated, or chromed. Read More>>>
I have an idea for where our government is going and how we can bring it back to a government by the people for the people. This year we ban together and agree to not to pay taxes… any of us. They can’t piss away what we don’t give them. WE DEMAND no more taxation without representation (sound familiar?) and refuse to pay taxes again until they give us a say in our government again. This will top even the hippies best sit in and bring the country to a stand still. The only way I can see we get Read More>>>
Check out the sweet risers from Joker Machine. Fully CNC machined Racing styled design is made from solid 6061-T6 bar stock for maximum strength. Special alloy "Gold Zinc" top clamp mounting bolts are included. Lightweight, yet heavy duty, "DUAL" design top clamp gives your bike a unique "CAFE" racer look. Universal, internal mounting bolt design in the lower section, enables the use of Allen head bolt sizes: 1/2", 12MM, or 10MM (with our adapter bushing that is sold separately). This feature enables you to choose the bolt size and length you need for your application.Available in "Hard Black" or Clear Read More>>>
Buffalo Chip Campground, SD (July 1, 2011)- The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is proud to announce the partnership they have embarked upon with the Limpnickie Lot to showcase the next generation of motorcycle builders. This year the Limpnickie Lot will be featured at The Buffalo Chip®, near the West Gate (where the large Buffalo Sculpture is located) in the free area. They will be creating their own FREE Limpnickie village complete with over 20 Limpnickie Lot motorcycle builders and a skateboard ramp. The Limpnickie Lot brings with it two great Cycle Source Magazine events to Chip, The Cycle Source Free Night Read More>>>

Steve Costo. is currently in Pittsburgh undergoing recovery. Surgery is pending on his stability. it appears that his back was crushed so severely that a wheelchair will be part of his life from here out…..so sad. The Pittsburgh Steelers will be going to his room when he is coherent enough to understand. Sheetz corporation is donating a few bucks as well as his employer, Smith transport. His insurance has not kicked in a dime yet so his friends are having a benefit ride—-Saturday July 2nd. in Altoona PA. wThey are asking for anyone with a heart for a brother to Read More>>>
Bobby and Elisa’s son Aidan has been diagnosed with a rare brain disease called Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Aidan is a beautiful 6 year old boy with huge blue eyes and a smile that is contagious. He is full of personality and laughter. He is in dire need of a bone marrow donor. To find out if you are the match, please go to www.marrow.org and look for a drive or center near you. You can also request a mail-in kit. We believe there is a match for Aidan, please find out if it’s you! Please help us in praying for Aidan Read More>>>
My buddy David just sent me this sweet video from Born Free. The bikes were amazing and the crowd was awesome. Big thanks to everyone that stopped by the booth ,we appreciate your ongoing support. To Grant and Mike, job well done!!!!!Can’t wait for next year. We will be covering this event in a upcoming issue!!!! Sign up here, http://www.cyclesource.com/









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