They Need Your Votes To Win
Hurry Up, Get your Vote in for The Garage Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover, Carlisle Edition brought to you by GEICO powersports. Just a reminder to head on over to www.garage-girls.com and vote for who you feel most deserves to win the Ultimate Biker Makeover. Voting ends June 15th 2010. This is it, the winners [...]
Lowbrow Customs Launches New Website
Lowbrow Customs’ highly anticipated new website is now online. In addition to being the easiest-to-use chopper parts website on the internet, many new products have been added including those from Joker Machine, Biltwell, Inc., Dickies and No School Choppers. The addition of other content such as the integrated Lowbrow Blog, DIY Tech Tips section and [...]
Flyrite Choppers Persona Apps
Once again the guys over at Flyrite Choppers are on the cutting edge of what’s happening. Cruise over to their web site to find the link to their new FRC Personas. What is a Persona you ask? Only the coolest new way of dressing up your Firefox web browser. Chose from one of the many [...]
Zipper’s 2010 Catalog Preview Is Now Available for Download!
Zipper’s Performance Products is pleased to announce the release of their 2010 Catalog Preview, featuring exciting, value-packed performance products for American V-Twins! In the new catalog, you will find "Best in Class" performance packages and components, including the Award Winning ThunderMax EFI System, Red Shift Cams and other Zipper’s products designed to give your [...]
HURRY UP deadline is May 10th 2010, get your submissions in!
Contestants (guys and girls) must submit a 600 words or less essay – describing why they are most in need of a biker makeover as well as a photo to bikermakeover@garage-girls.com by May 10, 2010. Submissions will be narrowed down to the final four by selected judges from Garage-Girls and Carlisle Events. Once the final [...]
Ink Fx has you covered
Our friends at Ink-Fx is giving you a smoking deal on your shirts. Be sure to give Mike a shout and tell him Cycle Source sent ya
It’s back
Hurry Up, send in your submissions to win The Garage Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover, Carlisle Edition brought to you by GEICO powersports. Just a reminder to send in your submissions for your chance to win the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover. Deadline is May 10th 2010. Contestants (guys and girls) must submit a 600 words or [...]
The pre-ride check list for the annoying rider
From the Garage Girls, I had to borrow it, enjoy! Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 1. Comb baseball player goatee and mustache 2. Spend 6- hours polishing gaudy chrome pieces. Be sure people can read the “Live to ride—ride to live” statement on your inspection cover. 3. Assure suspension can handle at least 560 pounds of [...]
Jeff Cochran is Going Solo
Our friend Jeff Cochran got some love over at the Chop Cult Site. Way to go , the bike looks great!
Colleen Swartz gives back daily
Our staff photographer Colleen Swartz has been carry a torch for CRUSA and we would like to help her spread the word. “Many, many of you know me from the Motorcycle world, many from the photography world, some are friends, some are family, but I want you all to know how happy I am to [...]
Lick’s Cycles latest brainstorm and you can win Fabulous prizes
Ok here’s the deal…. AJ and I started Licks way back in 2002. Over the years we have scrimped, saved, guerilla marketed, swapped services, bartered, traded parts, and even exchanged a few sexual favors to help build this business into what it is today. We have seriously worked our tails off for the better part [...]
New Program and Website Encourages Motorcycle Safety Education
RoadGuardians.org Provides the First Online, One-Stop Access to comprehensive Motorcycle Safety, Legal and Rider Networking Resources. Accident Scene Management Inc. (ASMI), a national provider of training for motorcycle safety related classes, today announced the launch of Road Guardians, a program aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists by promoting safety on the road, and [...]
We got a app for that
Now available, Cycle Source on Zinio for iPhone. Over the weekend I spent some time on the Chop Cult site and there is a thread for the February issue created by one of our readers. With in this thread, Base 733 made this comment “The Feb issue is damn good! I got the digital [...]
This week on Open Road Radio
January 16th: “Gizmo’s, Gadgets, Contraptions & other Products for 2010” part I Riding by itself is a pleasure. You can enhance that pleasure by having adequate accessories, though there are many motorcycle accessories out there that are available in the market today, only the right kind can make your riding experience pleasurable! Some serve only [...]
The value of a link
I want to say THANKS to Grant and Harpoon over at Chopped Out for adding the Cycle Source blog to their blogroll. After I spend quality time here posting, I always dabble in the Land of the Blogs. We appreciate the link and if you want to swap links just email me, it is that [...]
AMCA Live-blogging the Birth of a Bobber
Looking for something fun to follow on the Internet over the holidays? The Antique Motorcycle Club of America has the answer. Right now, 18-year-old Ryan Mackey, the winner of the AMCA’s Youth Program Basket-Case Contest, is building the bike of his dreams, a custom bobber based on a 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA, from the ground up. [...]
Support The People Who Care Enough To Have It Made In America
Like Chris doesn’t have enough to do, he has just added a new page on the Cycle Source website. He wants our readers to support local industries that are MADE IN THE USA. “ In this time in our country’s history there is nothing more important than keeping American jobs here in America. In order [...]
It’s bigger and better
I don’t know when they had the time to do a new website, seeing that the Biltwell guys are super busy with the awesome Chop Cult forum, but they did. The website has killer photos of all of their products which are shown in several views and on motorcycles. The biggest news on the refreshed [...]
Open Road Radio and Iron Works Join forces
IronWorks Magazine a popular publication for VTwin powered motorcycles, announces a multi-media partnership with Open Road Radio and industry broadcasting veteran and long-time Harley-Davidson enthusiast Gina Woods. Open Road Radio, presented by National Cycle, is a live talk show focusing exclusively on the history, passion, evolution, and culture of motorcycling. Founded by Gina Woods in [...]
Another sale heading your way!
Why wake up and stand in line for Christmas gifts, when you can stay in your warm ass PJ’s and order gifts online. Head over to Kundratic Kustoms to receive 20% off Kundratic Apparel and 10% off Kundratic Hardware.
Hell’s Foundry Black Friday Sale 30% Off
BLACK FRIDAY BLOWOUT!! 30% OFF ALL ITEMS OVER $99.00!! Sale Effective Nov. 27th Thru Nov. 29th Don’t miss your chance to SAVE 30% on the purchase of any Hell’s Foundry accessory valued at $99.00 and above. We would also like you to pass it on and allow your friends to cash in on the same [...]
Wire Plus Announces Pre-Christmas Special On-Line Pricing
Wire PlusPower Sports Electronics announced today that they are offering all of their dealers and consumers an additional 10% off their earned discount on all their products now through January 31, 2010. Now through 1/31/10, you can order any product on-line and if you mention the promo code “NEWWEB”, you’ll receive a 10% discount and [...]
Black Friday Sale from Licks Cycles
Christmas is coming SOON! For all those eager shoppers, the coveted Black Friday Sales are approaching. Lets face it, THE ECONOMY STILL SUCKS and people are struggling to make ends meet. To offer a little wallet relief to our loyal customers, Licks Cycles has announced a huge BlowOut sale on some of their most popular [...]
Tonight on Open Road Radio
Join in and listen to our very own Wildman doing a weekly segment titled “Generation Next” on Open Road Radio In Gen Next Chris Callen, Editor of Cycle Source Magazine, will be doing live interviews and introductions with personalities of the next generation who have been invading the motorcycle culture. From wicked cool chops and [...]
Wimmer Custom Cycle Ends Relationship with Drag Specialties
In an effort to be more price competitive in the industry, Wimmer Custom Cycle has recently decided to end their distribution relationship with Drag Specialties. Lee Wimmer, President of Wimmer Custom Cycle stated, “Now, more than ever, the consumer is shopping for the best price and we have found that having a distribution price level [...]
Hot Leathers Overhauls Website
Renowned for their premiere selection of motorcycle merchandise for over 25 years, Hot Leathers has become the industry standard for quality, selection and value. Hot Leathers’ newly overhauled website now reflects this same standard of excellence by providing customers with an all-new online look and feel.
Indian Larry Commemorative Issue
It’s been five years since the custom motorcycle scene lost one of their greatest talents. Indian Larry was the man and the story of his life was as unique as the motorcycles he built in his Brooklyn shop. Larry lived life on his terms and touched many people as he blazed a trail across the [...]
Roadside joins the Blogging Nation
It was bound to happen, I am surprised he didn’t do it sooner. Roadside Marty and his buddy Scott Alvarez has created their own blog. Pretty sad though, I think he has more followers than we do already. Everybody need a little Roadside in their life.
Where the hell is that magazine?
We have moved many times to many states and one thing that always makes it into the truck is Duane’s old magazines. I have lost furniture on the way to make room for this vast collection of old musty magazines. Well wouldn’t it be to my surprised that he has found MR. Gary Spickerman at [...]
Meet Our Editor
Thanks to Chop Cult, Chris Callen is this month 21 question feature. Big thanks to McGoo for his fantastic lead in! take a moment while your there and check out the forum, photodump and classifieds, I am sure there is something that would interest you. It take a few moment to create a profile , [...]
Wire Plus Launches New User Friendly Website
Rick Marler, president of Wire Plus Powersports Electronics, announced today the launching of their new user-friendly website. This new website features great product shots and descriptions, colorful graphics, easy-to-follow installation instructions, product schematics and wiring diagrams.
We have gone digital baby!
Cycle Source Magazine becomes the first US based chopper culture publication to launch dual publishing format! It’s been nearly 13 years since Cycle Source Magazine published their first issue and the world of technology has entered warp speed since then. Today, in a partnership with www.zinio.com Cycle Source has launched their first digital edition that [...]
Selling ad space
Most of you know , one of my many jobs is operating the Cycle Source blog. I post here daily, some days having three or more posts during the day. I have made this blog my number one priority as I love the magazine and dig what Chris stands for. We, Chris and I, will [...]
It is that time of year again
Yes folks, it is time to cast your vote for your Nominations For 2009 Year In Review issue. Once all of the nominations are cast the voting polls will open. Your opinion matters so take a moment and fill it out. Some of last years winners were Sugar Bear who won Man of the Year [...]
Helping out a family
I have been in touch with Kristina, the daughter of the icon Rip Rose, over at Chop Cult. She is having a garage sale of parts that Rip has accumulated threw the years, to help with the unforeseen medical bills that her mother is now facing. From sissy bars, vintage pins and videos, tool [...]
Win a Mobil 1 Motorcycle Built By Orange County Choppers
For motorcycle enthusiasts, few design shops generate as much excitement as Orange County Choppers. And for anyone who has ever wanted to own a two-wheeled work of art designed by OCC founder Paul Teutul Sr., Mobil 1 is providing a rare opportunity to do exactly that. Starting today, fans can go to www.mobil1.com/winamotorcycle to sign [...]
Grand Opening of the Baker Online Store!
BAKER Drivetrain announces the Grand Opening of our Online store! Now, our complete line of drivetrain innovations is available 24/7 at your fingertips, from the comfort of your own home! And buying direct ensures that the service, products and experience are the best you can get!
Motorcycle News You Can Use from V-Twin
The new all-digital September issue of V-Twin News is now available.Just click here and access the most incisive comprehensive v-twin industry news available anywhere.
Here’s your chance to get a one of a kind Kustom car for a lot less than you would pay at a Barrett-Jackson auction!
You are bidding on this 1952 Chevrolet Pick Up truck as pictured! This unique creation started as a ’52 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up- part of the cab and bed is pretty much the only thing what’s left of it.Svenmeister Hardcore Kustoms sectioned the cab by 11 inches, the windshield frame got a 6 inch [...]
Looking for more Sturgis coverage?
My buddy Jack over at Bikerhotline.com has been busy working on a few features from Sturgis. You can lay your eyes on some great shots that were done by Bart Mitchell. Enjoy the articles for Sturgis’ 2nd Annual Legends Ride and then the Michael Lichter’ s Art exhibit. There will be more articles coming your [...]
Time to go back to School
Thanks to Rick I got to check out the second edition of Burl School. Another stellar job from the crew!
Chop Cult
It’s alive and kicking. Please take a moment and experience the newest site for every home builders dreams. Chop Cult is filled with news, features, shop tours and so much more. I spent yesterday searching the classified section, blog dump, photos, forum ,while working on my profile and the kicker is I earned “points” while [...]
Where did common courtesy go?
Bitchin sticker donated by Biltwell, Inc I was baffled at the last bike show that I went to. It is common knowledge that you don’t touch another guys bike but over and over I watched dudes go up to different motorcycles touch the paint, seat and even have the balls to sit on it, not [...]
Motorcycle Industry: The Good, Bad and the Ugly
I don’t know when he has the time to contribute a article for anyone else when he is so busy with the magazine, but Chris has done it yet again. He gives you take on the Motorcycle Industry on the one and only Cyril Huze’s blog. Take a moment and give it a read, it’s [...]
Paughco’s New On-Line Chopper Super Store
PAUGHCO UNVEILS NEW USER FRIENDLY WEB SITE Paughco, the Godfather of the Chopper Industry, has just made it easier than ever before to get your hands on just about everything you could need to build the scooter you’ve been itchin’ for. No matter if you’re going back to basics with a hard core chopper, building [...]
Cycle Source Ride To The Mountain Whiskey and Wild Roads in Tennessee Photos and Text by Rogue
Thought you might like to know that there is a bitchin write up on the Big Mountain Run on the Bikernet website. Don’t worry I didn’t steal anything, Mr Keith Ball told me I could have it. Thanks Rogue for the kind words!
Cao Cigars and Sucker Punch Sally’s Bike Contest!!!!!
You like cigars? Well if so, Sucker Punch Sally and CAO Cigars has joined forces to produce a one-off bike that will make its way into one lucky winner’s garage. This bike is a one of a kind bobber style swinger that possess a kick ass paint job by SPS’s in-house artist Sara Ray. Proudly [...]
Burl School
In the age of technology there is a new ” school” open for attendance. The first issue is killer and has some guys we all know. “Burl School Magazine is a new online,that is working towards print publication, resource for the custom/hand built bike community. Our format also includes old school skateboarding, hot rods/kustoms, & [...]
