We would like to welcome Craig Griese from Griese Metal Works, to our blog. He is stoked about Chris’s plight for American Made and you will be seeing his parts here shortly. “I started cutting, chopping and welding my own parts in my mom’s garage when I was about 16 years old because I couldn’t afford to go buy new parts or pay to have anyone else do it. Taking auto shop and auto body through high school eventually led to a job working at a body shop. This led to me spending more time working on my own stuff Read More>>>
BUILD Moto Mentor Program well underway; One month left for teams in their 90-day BUILD Six teams of local high school students and their bike-building mentors are two months into restoration of vintage motorcycles through a moto-mentor program, founded this year by The Iron Horse Hotel. Giving students the opportunity to learn vintage bike restoration while developing important life skills, the nation’s only high-end boutique hotel catering to motorcycle enthusiasts serves as the conduit for connecting the teams of experienced mentors with local high school students. Together the teams were given $2000 and 90 days to rebuild vintage Honda CB Read More>>>
Detail Pro Wipes proudly announces the introduction of Detail Pro White Wall Spray. A Premium Tire Cleaner that’s 98% natural. This breakthrough tire cleaning product was specially formulated to clean whitewall tires by instantly breaking down brake dust and road grime without the use of bleach and other harsh chemicals that damage your tires over time. The naturally biodegradable ingredients make White Wall Spray safer for the user and better for the environment than traditional leading brands. Now you can clean your tires and keep them look new without damaging them, yourself or the environment in the process.
By Lisa Ballard Taking my nightly stroll though Facebook last night, one updated status caught my attention. Josh from Tail End Customs is donating their lights sales for the next month to Japan. “Our company is dedicated to great customer service and providing a LED tail light to the motorcycle market that gives you that old school style with new school technology. Our lights and license brackets are MADE IN THE USA! We believe in top notch quality. We do not discriminate on what you ride as long as you ride. We cater to Harley, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, etc.” We Read More>>>
Mission: To share the lifestyle experience with all enthusiasts If you’re heading to the 70th annual Daytona Bike Week March 7th-14th be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Rally TV. Rally TV (Garage-Source Productions) will be hittin’ the streets to interact with the crowds in attendance. The creative approach of Rally TV is to capture the experience, the fun, the entertainment, the laughs, the crazy “did you see that” moments that make the rally’s what they are. Those who can’t make it to the rally can be sure to catch a glimpse of what is going down. Videos will Read More>>>
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>>>
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 your bike stand out from the rest! We know its hard to get the look you are after with your own fab skills and lack of proper tools so let us do it for you at a reasonable price! Choose from frames, hardtails, oil tanks, Read More>>>
Do you have a company and need to get the word out on your products? Well look no further, Cycle Source is here to help you out! Just send me a few images with a brief description and I will take care of the rest. We feature new products in the magazine every month and if it is made here in the sweet USA, your product will be shown on our Buy American blog as well. This offer is a free service that we provide!
Lower that Sportster, and save your back! These struts lower your stock bike 1? below stock, with an eye to eye length of 10.5?. Made from American steel and chromed right here in the USA! Also available in Black with chrome springs.Cost is $139.00 plus shipping and handling. For more information and ordering, please go to www.spitfiremotorcycles.com
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 time it takes to change oil and will allow you to easily roll the delayed bike out of the way. The Lift Caddy remains locked whenever the lift is on any of the locking bar positions; the heavy-duty casters spin 360 degrees and should be Read More>>>
Eric "Otis" Ward, the founder and former owner of Stripper Juice, the world’s most provocative motorcycle cleaner & polish, is proud to announce that Stripper Juice has a new owner. After months of searching for the perfect candidate to take the wheel of the power sports industry’s most stimulating and effective all-in-one cleaner, Sherry Soliz, aka "Fuzzy," is the new owner of Stripper Juice. Soliz has been a dominant distributor for Stripper Juice for more than a year. Her passion and excitement for motorcycling as well as her business savvy made her the perfect choice to take over as owner Read More>>>
Cycle Source Magazine, Coors and the Broken Spoke Saloon are proud to announce this year’s Next Generation Builders for Sturgis Bike Week 2010. Jason Stritenberger and D.J. Jenkin of Court House Customs, Larry Pierce of Garage Company Customs and Daniel Donley of Pandemonium Custom Choppers. “All of these guys represent the Next Generation movement, they all are focused, driven and are producing top of the line motorcycles and parts.” stated Chris Callen. All three builders will be displaying a motorcycle that represents them and their company on stage at the Broken Spoke Saloon downtown location. You will be able Read More>>>
It was recently announced that world champion custom sportbike builder Robert Fisher, President of Roaring Toyz and Ed Files, President of Cycle Sounds, created an alliance by developing a “mini distributor/volume retailer” dealer relationship. Fisher stated, “We weren’t even considering carrying any type of audio equipment until we heard Cycle Sounds’ sportbike system…the sound was incredible! I believe we are now their largest sportbike dealer in the nation and have recently started installing these systems on customer’s bikes at all of the rallies we attend.” Robert’s custom sportbikes have been featured in dozens of national and international magazines and a Read More>>>
The all-new 2010 Honda CRF250R carries on a long lineage of taking checkered flags. With an all new, from the “dirt-up” design, the new CRF205R stands to continue to build upon that legacy. That’s why Cosworth, a name synonymous with motorsport victories from the ranks of Formula One and other World Class Motorsports, is proud to announce the release of high compression forged racing pistons for the 2010 Honda CRF250R. The new CRF250R Cosworth forged racing piston, like all Cosworth racing pistons, adopt the same critical design and construction methods applied in their world-class Formula One racing engines. Before each Read More>>>
We would like to welcome JIMS to the blog! JIMS®, a premier manufacturer of performance parts and specialty tools for use on Harley-Davidson®, has just released the new JIMS® Head Holder Adapters for 7mm Valve Guides, No. 2240-19 for 7mm Assembly Pilot, and No. 2240-11-4 7mm Insert. The JIMS head holder tool makes pressing valve guides in and out simpler. These adapters are required to update JIMS earlier tool No.2240 for 7mm Valve Guides. This tool is manufactured from high grade steel, then finished with JIMS black oxide coating. JIMS Head Holder Adapters and hundreds of other JIMS® tools are Read More>>>
We would like to welcome Gravesend Cycles to our blog Gravesend Cycles, the motorcycle industry’s premier and high-end custom bike shop, is known for its superior engineering and one-of-a-kind bikes all of which exude their trademark craftsmanship. Created by champion bike builder, Copper Mike, Gravesend Cycles is proud to add a number of new additions to its burgeoning selection of specialty motorcycle parts including the Springer Front End Leg Conversion and Hide-Away Passenger Pegs.
I love when I go to a event and find a new company in our industry. I was lucky enough to get some of David Ryan’s time at the Long Beach Swap Meet and he showed me some of his killer parts that he is creating. I would like to welcome Seven Sins Choppers to our blog. “Seven Sins Choppers, a new breed of motorcycle misfits from the polluted shores of Southern California; make custom motorcycle parts in a unique style, reminiscent of earlier times with a modern twist for bike builds of any style. Based in Long Beach, Ca. Read More>>>
We would like to welcome Hagon Shocks to our blog and magazine. Hagon Shocks began manufacturing shocks in England in 1958 and have now opened their doors in North America. We have a quality product that fits into the many niches of motorcycling with shocks designed for over 1,300 different makes and models. We can accommodate almost anybody! Our shocks continue to be made in England, are TÜV approved, and come with a 2 year guarantee. We can be reached at 760.308.8124 or hagonshocks@yahoo.com
The ultimate in online parts retailing since 2006, K & G Cycles offers customers state-of-the-art online motorcycle parts, apparel and gear shopping from an array of reputable manufacturers and retailers. Constantly on the lookout for new lines and collaborators to add to their wide assortment of products, K & G is proud to announce that they have partnered with Rebel Girl Clothing as well as prominent bike manufacturer, West Coast Choppers.
Dodge Motorsports knows that high-performance suspension can get a Pro Stock car down the track faster. Dodge brought in Mike Alex, President of Suspension Technologies, to work with the three MOPAR Pro Stock teams to assist them in improving their performance by performance tuning their struts and shocks. When he is not at the track, Mike is in his race shop at VIR building race-tuned shocks that offer a plush ride and increased control. The results that riders are experiencing is an increase in controlled corner entrance and exit speeds by as much as 30mph. Suspension Technologies offers premium shocks Read More>>>
Brass Balls Bobbers latest 2 Wheel weapon, the Brawler, will make its debut at the 2010 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building in Sturgis later this year. It will be running Suspension Technologies’ shocks and forks package, which is a race-tuned dyno-tested solution that provides uncompromising comfort and control. Mike Alex, President of Suspension Technologies, stated that he is excited to be a part of the Brass Balls Bobbers and Choppers program and that the Brawler will be one of the best handling custom-production motorcycles available on the market today. “We have been looking for the right suspension partner Read More>>>
Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson has officially been "SuckerPunched". The world’s largest Harley-Davidson dealership and biker’s paradise has partnered with the definitive masters of Old School to create the motorcycle enthusiast’s ultimate destination of choice. SuckerPunch Sallys, the prominent bike-builder notorious for their Old School and no-nonsense style of bikes has taken over part of the renowned dealership’s second floor showroom providing Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson with the largest stock of SuckerPunch Sallys bikes anywhere.
American Biker, South Carolina’s premier motorcycle dealership is ready to ride into spring and is pleased to announce that the predominant masters of old school, Sucker Punch Sally’s, is along for the ride. Located in Charleston since 1998, American Biker is a Big Dog dealership that has recently expanded their lines to include Triumph, and Sucker Punch Sally’s. "We are so excited to have added Sucker Punch Sally’s to our line-up. Sucker Punch brings in a customer who appreciates old school bikes that are hand made in the U.S.A. every day and we look forward to welcoming them to Read More>>>
Cycle Sounds, LLC, a market leading premium motorcycle and motorsports audio manufacturer has recently introduced their new dealer counter top audio display program. Want a Cycle Sounds counter top display? Well, we would like to give you one. We have found great value in our displays because it gives the consumer a chance to touch, see and hear our products before they buy. We know the proof is all in the sound and that is why if you buy two Cycle Sounds speaker systems, we will give you a free counter display as well as install one of your units Read More>>>
We would like to welcome Deep Six Cycles to the blog! Deep Six Cycles is a small grass roots shop. Our primary focus is fabrication of custom motorcycle parts for your dirty little suicide ride. Though we create several products for many different brands, we focus mainly on Harley Davidson. We make parts for bobbers, choppers, rat bikes, cruisers, geezer glides, and everything in between. We are in the process of developing products for Triumph as well. Check out some of our custom work, or feel free to run your idea by us for your own one-off parts.
This is a story about a man named Mike Alex who builds suspension for NHRA Pro Stock and NASCAR teams. He decided that since his experience was so bad with his stock Harley that he could improve on it. After friends and associates tried his bike, they wanted a set for their own ride. Then they told their friends, and they told their friends… And that was how Suspension Technologies came about.
SS Trike has eliminated the lack of excitement that most 2 wheel riders experience when switching from a 2 wheeled vehicle to a 3 wheeler. At first glance you can’t help but notice the bold “Big Wheel” styling, and that is just where the difference begins. Due to its innovative low-slung chassis design, the SS Trike is more than capable of handling the power of its XWedge V-Twin engine. The excitement of this ride is further enhanced by a smooth, race-inspired 3 speed automatic transmission. This standard package is enhanced further by a large diameter 24” front wheel wrapped in Read More>>>
We would like to welcome Cycle X to the blog. Shovelhead shot-gun exhaust system re-pops from the 70′s era and are MADE IN THE USA. Notice the way the front exhaust pipe flips over the rear pipe for a different twist on other shot-gun systems. These chrome Shovelhead shot-guns are unbaffled and come with brackets. Exclusively available at Cycle X or give us a call 715-356-7346. Speaking of exclusive products, check out the Cycle X twin Mikuni carb system. This twin 30 mm Mikuni carb system is used nation wide by people who dig the retro scene. It can be Read More>>>
James "the Rocket" Rispoli is pleased to announce sponsorship support from Spectro Performance Oils for the 2010 season. The young gun from Attica , NY turned pro in 2009 and finished 2nd overall in the inaugural AMA Pro Singles Flattrack Championship. He also ran his first select AMA Pro Supersport races achieving a couple of outstanding 4th place finishes at Road America and Laguna Seca as well as set a new AMA Land Speed record running 151.254 MPH on the Bonneville Salt Flats with a custom chassis 650 twin.
Sucker Punch Sallys, prominent bike-builder renowned for their old school and no-nonsense style of bikes, is proud to announce an addition to their qualified and accomplished team of professionals. Paul Devine, a former and integral part of the executive team for Harley-Davidson Motor Company is joining the predominant masters of Old School as their new Director of Sales and Marketing.
Delmarva Bike Week and Daytona Biketoberfest were both huge successes for ThunderMax, Thunder Heart and the Zipper’s Performance tech teams. These shows were the first opportunity for many riders and enthusiasts to see the pre-production ThunderMax for Throttle-by-Wire installed on Touring H-D models… and not just for show!
*On a personal note, I have known Chris for a few years and want to wish him the very best with 70Moto. To MikeD, is was great getting to know you in New Mexico and welcome aboard. If you want to meet Mike, come by the Biltwell booth at the Street Chopper event this weekend * After three years of managing the company he co-founded in 2006 with friends Bill Bryant and Harold McGruther, Biltwell Brand and Product Manager Chris Collins is leaving the company to start 70Moto, a manufacturer and wholesaler of custom motorcycle parts and accessories. Says Chris Read More>>>

Looking for a custom paint job? Always thought of getting your lids pinstriped but don’t know who to turn to? Well check out Sonny Boy from Sante Fe Springs. He is the person that created the bitchin one off 70’s feel for the Dice Magazine van. You should see it in the sunlight, it is truly amazing! Sonny is a true artist that won’t let you down.
Court House Custom is in Washington Court House, Ohio which is located centrally between Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati. The company is owned by Jason Stritenberger and D.J. Jenkins, two long time friends who have known each other since grade school. Jason and D.J. started welding, building bikes and powder coating in Jason’s garage in 2004. In late 2006 both of them decided to leave long term jobs to follow the American entrepreneurial dream and start their own business doing something they love.
There are certain things that catch my eyes and the Love Cycle logo is one of them. I haven’t seen any of the bikes yet in person, that will happen at The Ground Zero Throwdown. I did spend some time researching them and have become a fan of Jeremiah’s work. From what I hear, the man is in his shop seven days a week bustin and grindin. He is producing some sick rides and you will be seeing him in a upcoming issues of Cycle Source!
We would like to welcome Nino925 to the blog. Inspired by the laid back Southern California culture, and with every piece hand made in our own studio, Nino925 jewelry is fast becoming the #1 choice for celebrity bike builders, rockers and the distinctive set. Nino925 offers a Risk-Free Guarantee on any item found online, so you can shop with confidence. They create amazing wallet chains, bracelets, rings, money clips and so much more. Check them out you won’t be disappointed.
I would have to admit the highlight of my day at the LA Calendar Show was running into Carpy. He is a great guy to talk to and seems to have the world by the balls. Carpy’s passion is with Honda CB750 Cafe Racers. He is currently staying busy with builds and even offered Chris help with some future articles. You can see all of Carpy’s work and products here. Thanks for the pictures Carpy!
We would like to welcome Hells Foundry to the blog. Hells Foundry proudly introduces yet another industry first for your Ultra/King Tour Pak equipped Harley-Davidson Bagger. “Woof Pak™” is the first commercially available subwoofer system designed to fit into your H-D Tour Pak. This is not a generic bass tube, but a complete form fitted liner/enclosure packed with an 8” Polk Audio marine rated subwoofer, a 500 watt Sony Xplod® mono-block amplifier and simple “plug and play” wiring. It can easily be added to any system to add serious depth and punch.
Olmax Fabrication LLC., the manufacturer of the SS Trike, makes the debut of their production version trike at the 2009 AMD Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building located at Champions Park in Sturgis, SD. The SS Trike resembles the classic “Big Wheel” Chopper-style design that we all rode as a kid, which is sure to put a smile on your face no matter how old of a kid you are. Builder Jason Nieman is entered in the Production Class at the World Championships and will be competing for the gold with other storied manufacturers like Brass Balls Bobbers and Read More>>>
We would like to welcome Kleiv Motorcycle Products to the blog. “The goal at Kleiv Motorcycle Products is to manufacture great exhaust products for most of the old Harley’s out there such as, Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, 57-85 Ironhead Sportsters,FXR and many more. With manufacturing you also have to give the dealers the tools so they can make sure your product is easily understood to the customers.There is still a great number of dealers out there that love those old Harleys and alot of them are Dealers with us. We want to keep our customers happy. So we can keep making Read More>>>










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