15th Anniversary Bike Build Subscription Sweepstakes You could win this bike!
You could win this bike, this year: a complete one-off custom built chop. That’s right. You can enter by filling out the coupon, subscribing to Bandit’s Cantina on Bikernet, or to the Cycle Source magazine. With a Crazy Horse 100-inch engine and a frame from Texas Bike Works’, this build is already flying together. From [...]
Cycle Source Magazine & Iron Works Talk the Future of Custom Bikes
Where is the custom bike market going? Do you need 50 large to get in the game? Do you have to have one of Milwaukee’s finest to participate? Biker Pros, Cycle Source Magazine, Advanstar and Iron Works Magazine all weigh in on these questions and more.
Still a couple of days left ….. Garage Builders Don’t Miss this!!!!!
To get your pictures in to have a chance to be one of the top ten Garage Builders in The Next Issue. Get your pics in NOW!!! Attention Garage Builders, Home Shop Guys And Shade Tree Mechanics!!! The February 2012 Issue of Cycle Source Magazine will be a special issue featuring Garage Builders. For it, [...]
Cycle Source Night at Hogs & Heifers , The best bike on the street in Vegas…….
Cycle Source Night at Hogs & Heifers. They pick the best bike on the street in Vegas 2011. Also, Barnett’s Clutches and Cables looks for the highest mileage in the crowd.
Mountainfest 2011 & Cycle Source Chopper Show
Boy the heat was on this year in the mountains and I don’t mean because of Mountainfest 2011 and the Cycle Source Chopper show. It was a blazing hot 4 days but that did not keep anyone from checking Mountainfest 2011 out or bringing their bike for the chopper show. It was a [...]
Griese Metal Works
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 [...]
BUILD life skills, BUILD confidence, BUILD bikes
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 [...]
Whitewall Cleaning Goes Green: Detail Pro Introduces the First Natural White Wall Spray:
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 [...]
Bravo!
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 [...]
Rally TV for Daytona Bike Week
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 [...]
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. [...]
BRASS BALLS ON 2 WHEEL THUNDER
Take a load off and check out the latest fabrication at Brass Balls Bobbers World HQ during a Two Wheel Thunder Shoot.
Big Bear Choppers expands to the IE
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 [...]
George Stinsman of Chaos Cycles
The Lot Lizzard is built by George Stinsman of Chaos Cycles. The start of the build began with an old Panhead that was raced back in the day by the father of George’s good friend Joey Serrano.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We want to showcase your products here
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 [...]
New Spitfire Spring Struts from Spitfire Motorcycles
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 [...]
CHRIS RICHARDSON TALKS ABOUT BUILDING HIS FREESTYLE BIKE
From Jeffery Najar Every bike Chris Richardson builds reflects his out of the box thinking and amazing attention to detail. Chris is a quality guy who does quality work. We interviewed Chris about his custom framed ’47 knucklehead that he entered the Freestyle Class, which took 2nd place at the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show [...]
JIMS® Lift Caddy
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 [...]
Pandemonium December Sales Event!!!!
Pandemonium Custom Choppers is having a sale for the month of December! Check it out www.pandemoniumc2.com Mention this ad and get additional discount. Happy Holidays!
PROLONG OFFERS SPL100 SUPER PENETRATING LUBRICANT SPRAY
Super Penetrating Lubricant Spray is available from Prolong(r) Super Lubricants for a variety of automotive uses, including preventing corrosion, freeing rusty parts and reducing friction on metal surfaces, tools or equipment exposed to water or inclement weather.
Lock Baker E-FAB….UNREAL
Even at first glance, there is no denying that Lock Baker is building some pretty wild bikes. But…Taking the time to look closer at each individual bike and the intricate hand-built parts will blow your mind. The talent that Lock posses in his pinkie finger surpasses the talent of most. The amount of detail along [...]
Own a one off Bare Knuckle Chopper
Paul has a few gems he is looking to sell. If you are interested, please contact him. Thanks!
Stripper Juice Brand Announces New Owner
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, [...]
Cycle Source Magazine is proud to introduce you to this year’s NEXT GENERATION AND BEYOND BUILDERS for Sturgis 2010
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, [...]
Cycle Sounds® Announces New Alliance with Roaring Toyz
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 [...]
THE BEST FORGED RACING PISTONS IN THE WORLD ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HONDA CRF250R
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 [...]
JIMS® Head Holder Adapters for 7mm Valve Guides
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 [...]
Gravesend Cycles: Top-Quality Custom Bike and Parts Manufacturing
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 [...]
Meet Seven Sins Choppers
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 [...]
A new face at Cycle Source
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 [...]
K&G Cycles Proud to Announce Partnership with Rebel Girl Clothing and West Coast Choppers
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 [...]
A Tribute to Speed & Custom
Attention Laconia fans, you will be able to watch a tribute Biker Build like no other between Wink Eller a.k.a Speed vs Dave Perewitz a.k.a. Customs , who will be joined by his daughter Jody, during Laconia Bike Week at the Broken Spoke Saloon. Jay Allen and his staff have rolled up their sleeves to [...]
WHAT DOES NHRA HAVE TO DO WITH YOUR BAGGER?
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, [...]
Suspension Technologies Rides the Brawler to the World Championships
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 [...]
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Do you have a event , new parts or just some good old news about your company and need the extra exposure? Do you know that we now have two blogs that we feed into? Send me the information and I will be happy to help you and your company!
Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson Announces Largest Selection of SuckerPunch Sallys Inventory
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 [...]
American Biker and SuckerPunch Sally’s Celebrate New Partnership
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, [...]
Cycle Sounds® Launches New Dealer Display Program
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, [...]
New face to our Blog!
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, [...]
NHRA & NASCAR TECHNOLOGY IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOUR SLED
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 [...]
Bryan Fuller’s 25 Year Dream Car Finally Comes True!
Bryan Fuller, the driving force behind Fuller Hot Rods and popular co-host of the SPEED channel series "Two Guys Garage" has been building, repairing, and restoring vehicles for as long as he can remember. Utilizing his natural talent and ingenuity, Fuller has worked on an array of projects. From Chassis fab to panel fabrication, Fuller [...]
Cook Customs is at it again
So you just built the AMD World Champion Bike and it took nearly all of your energy to get it done… what do you do? Dave has had this little project hanging around the shop for nearly 2 years and he spent some time working the bugs out of it. It still doesn’t have the [...]
ROLLING OUT FROM OKLAHOMA
Dar Holdsworth, Brass Balls BossMan, keeps rolling out the hits from his little shop in Oklahoma City. He recently took his iron down to Texas to show off some of his latest designs.
SS Trike Adds Excitement to the 3-Wheel Experience
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 [...]
Biker Pros Garage Party & SS Trike Intro
The Big Wheel SS Trike made its North American debut on Saturday February, 20, 2010 at the Biker Pros Garage Party held at A Biker’s Garage in Roanoke Texas. The day started overcast but the it didn’t damped enthusiasm for a truly innovative ride with test rides booked back to back from the time the [...]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BRASS BALLS
It’s cold, wet, sloppy and rainy… but take heart, soon the sun will be out and the air will smell of spring. And on a lonely strip of twisted asphalt the winter will release its grasp of Chopper Jockeys everywhere and you will hear the enthusiasm of life with Choppers and Bobbers being hammered. So [...]
New Shot-gun Shovelhead pipes from Cycle X
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. [...]
