Parts, Parts, and More Parts!
I’ve been busy, started to inventory and pack parts for the swap meet at the Big Mountain Run. There’s always that hard to find item that show’s up. Man I have been going through bins and shelves so there will definitely be parts to pick over. I love the thrill of the deal and finding [...]
Wiring ahh gotta love wiring…..
So this week in the Source Garage we have been tackling the wonderful wiring nest of this headlight on a 92 FXRS. We got the phone call Sunday night to come to the rescue of the bike and it’s owner after a wiring issue. That is when the fun began. We replaced the starter solenoid, [...]
Paying respects to Carroll Shelby
Paying respects to Carroll Shelby Shelby dies at age 89 in Dallas Thursday night. Every Garage-Girls knows who Carroll Shelby is and we are saddened to hear of his passing. He lived an amazing life devoted to horsepower and we all enjoyed so many of his creations. Probably best known for his Shelby Cobras and [...]
Happy Mothers Day!
I just wanted to take a minute and say Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful mothers out there. Don’t ever take your mother for granted. Life is to short and you never know when will be your last day. This is always a hard day for me since I lost my mother suddenly [...]
Gear’in up for Big Mountain Run !
Well Big Mountain Run is just around the corner and a few of the guys are getting things around to head down. Today ‘Snook’ came by to show us his trailer. He’s all set to have it all out on the road with him. A/C bunk beds, 110 volt power, a fridge and some cool [...]
Why Do You Ride?
Why Do You Ride? So I was just going through some of my books and came across one I was asked to write something for. The Book is titled “Why We Ride” and it’s 101 inspiring stories about women and their motorcycles, written by a friend Tami Walker of Diva Customs. I thought I’d share [...]
So what is your take on “The Devils Ride”
Well the premiere of “The Devils Ride” Was on tonight I want to hear what your take was on the show! So lets hear it! Then when the next episode airs lets hear what you think about it so far.
How Many? How Strong?
Surveying the women motorcycling community There are two aspects of the term of empowerment. The first is to give someone power to act with authority, and the second is to promote self-actualization and its influence. This survey is designed to examine both aspects for women motorcyclists and also co-riders (passengers). Here you can give voice [...]
Friends coming together for support
Friends coming together for support. There has been more going on here at the Cycle source garage than motorcycle maintenance. We have a visit from Bean’er this week. He set up his office in the garage.It was cool hearing about his adventures, this guy is a good example of a gypsy biker he gets around. [...]
Shot of the week!
Here is a cool shot of the week. This photo was taken by Darren while on the trip to Brooklyn. Then if you look you can see the top of Postale’s head peeking in the pic! This is the front of the Cycle Source Van.
“SuperMoon” Saturday’s Full Moon is Biggest of 2012
So, I know that this is really kind of out there but I thought what the hell it is cool! So Be sure to take a walk outside this weekend and check out the moon. This full moon is what they are calling the “SuperMoon” due to the fact that it is going to be [...]
"Now my name is MCA. I got a license to kill."
Full Throttle Rock RIP MCA “Now my name is MCA. I got a license to kill.” Beastie Boys legend Adam Yauch — otherwise known as MCA — has passed away at the age of 47, after losing his battle with cancer. Yauch revealed that he had cancer in a salivary gland in his neck in [...]
Not for just telling the time anymore…
I have seen these all over the place lately and I thought it was really neat. This has to take some patience. It really is some fine craftsmanship. Production of Ukrainian Harleys was launched by Ukrainian immigrant Dmitry Khristenko who now lives in the States. Dmitry makes his motorcycles using old watches. http://dkart71.deviantart.com/gallery/
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride!
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride! and that’s what Keith is about to do. Take a ride on the old school chopper Ticket to Ride built by Chris Callen not just a magazine editor but also a custom bike builder. This is what its all about good brothers good bikes and a place to work [...]
Kickin’ it in the City with Harley-Davidson Footwear
Kickin’ it in the City with Harley-Davidson Footwear photo credit: Darren McKeag Not sure about you ladies, but one of my top fashion picks is comfort. I know, some will not be able to understand this, there are those that will sacrifice anything for style, but I’m just a simple girl who lets comfort rule [...]
Machines that have history…
Machines that have a history, the type of machine is important but more than that the history of it. Here we have a tabletop metal lathe. A great tool for making parts. Sure you look at it and it appears as though it is just a old beat up lathe that you could pick up [...]
Man sues BMW for giving him 20-month erection after motorcycle ride
I read this and thought it was a joke. It is not a joke this man is actually suing BMW. Boy our society has become such a sue happy society that no one wants to just take somethings in stride. I mean really dude…. A man has filed a lawsuit against BMW North America claiming [...]
Last Chance ! Don’t miss it!
It’s not too late to enter the Hometown Throwdown Sweepstakes for a chance to win the ultimate UFC® fan experience and a custom Harley® motorcycle. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 28.
Harley Riders Can Win Trip of a Lifetime and Share it with a Non-Harley Riding Friend
HARLEY-DAVIDSON LAUNCHES POWER TRIP SWEEPSTAKES Harley Riders Can Win Trip of a Lifetime and Share it with a Non-Harley Riding Friend MILWAUKEE (April 26, 2012) Harley-Davidson® motorcycle owners can share their passion with a friend who rides a competitive brand motorcycle when entering the Harley-Davidson Power Trip Sweepstakes, which runs now through July 31, [...]
The next adult toy….
This thing looks like a new adult toy! It looks like it would be a blast to ride! They call it the cornering genius. This comes out of the Netherlands. Now here is something that will make you go literally out of your way to find curvy roads! Although originally developed in the Netherlands and [...]
Coming Soon! "Hogslayer" at the SCMG Film Festival – May 4th in Madison, Wisconsin
COMING SOON! “Hogslayer” at the SCMG Film Festival May 4th in Madison, Wisconsin SLINGER, WIS. (April 22, 2012) – The 2012 third annual SCMG Film Festival feature film is the recently released documentary, “Hogslayer: The Unapproachable Legend”. The Festival hosts, the Slimey Crud Motorcycle Gang, LLC of Madison, Wisconsin and Detroit, Michigan, each year feature [...]
An Obituary
I came across this when I was doing some spring cleaning and I just think that it is something that is interesting to read, because there is so much truth to it. Today we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense. Common Sense lived a long life but [...]
USA Really……….
So I was out and about doing some shopping and there is a huge display in our local Meijer’s of USA shirts and swimsuits, flip flops etc. So I thought hey cool I might get a few and I picked them up and looked at where the shirts were made. Well guess what it says [...]
Garage-Girls Profile; Chris Gibbany
Garage-Girls Profile; Chris Gibbany. When we saw that Chris was into cars, bikes and animals (hedgehogs specifically, they are sooo cute) we knew she would fit right into our community of “Garage-Girls”, so we just wanted to share her with you! GG. Tell us about you, where are you from, what are you into and [...]
Harley-Davidson World Ride Starts June 24
Harley-Davidson World Ride Starts June 24 Million Mile Monday Expanding to Two Days The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), the official riding club of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, is pleased to invite all Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders around the world to join its members in celebrating the freedom of the open road during the 2012 Harley-Davidson [...]
Buy American Locator Map…….?
Credit has to be given to Diane Sawyer and the people at ABC News for the work they are putting behind “Made In America” and the movement that is going on in our country right now. I got a lead on this from the Genuine Motorworks site and was blown away by how much info [...]
Sunday Service, Breakfast At My Place!
So, you might be tired of all the posts about the Source Garage but we had an amazing time this morning that I had to pass along. Who knows, maybe this will start a trend. All that was required was to tell a few of our brothers to stop over around nine this morning and [...]
Just another Saturday ……
Another busy Saturday at the Source Garage. More work on Rob’s twin cam, its all coming together like a fine timepiece. At the Source garage. Did you know that Channel lock pliers are “Fiercely made in Meadeville PA,” we at the source garage support American made products, and yes it actually says fiercely made. Hey [...]
Gas Tank Repair in the Source Garage
Monday, I took my gas tank to be coated with sealant. It’s the best thing to insure against future leaks. Yeah I could have just put it back on and rode it but sooner or later that old shovel will shake another seam or wear another leak in it. Doing it right takes patience. It [...]
Just a Saturday of Chillin with good friends
Today Zack, Sky, Matt and Breeder stopped by from Morgantown WV. It was really good meeting these guys, after a few stories and some time in the garage I can tell we have the same addiction to motorcycling. I can’t wait until BMR http://www.bigmountainrun.com/ I got a feeling there will be many new stories to [...]
Gas Tank leak…
OK so I got the shovel all buttoned up to ride ‘cept for a seeping gas leak, well can’t have that, not when I can do it myself (well I’ll get help with the weld) here at the Source garage. No problem just DO IT. Found the leak, have the tools, all good.
Discovery Channel hitting it hard with the Biker Lifestyle…..
So Discovery Channel is at it again. I just seen a preview of the new show. It’s a bike club. It’s a brotherhood. It’s THE DEVILS RIDE premiering Tuesday, May 8 after DEADLIEST CATCH at 10pm e/p on Discovery. For the first time Discovery goes inside the world of motorcycle clubs with the members of [...]
Photo Of The Week!
So I’m in Daytona and I ask the Wonder Twins to come on a photo shoot with me to get Sean’s Panhead for the magazine. As we set up to take the standard bad ass and his sled shot, these two sneak in from the side, slipping off their trousers, laughing like idiots……. It was [...]
Kundratic swap meet this weekend!
Looking for some parts or something to do this weekend. Well head to Kundratic in Maryland they are having their annual Swap Meet April 15th Sunday. Hot Rod parts and motorcycle parts of all kinds. So you just might find that one of a kind part that you have been searching for. the location is [...]
Specially Blended V-Twin Oil
Today’s American V-Twin motorcycle engines require lubrication capable of addressing excessive load operating temperatures and high performance stress like never before. Formulated by LAT’s in house development team, not just someone else’s product re-packaged, LATV-TWIN M/C engine oil is blended specifically to meet and exceed these unique requirements. Available in Synthetic and Petroleum based blends, [...]
100 Years of Harley-Davidson Apparel More than just Leather!!!!
To commemorate 100 years of Harley-Davidson apparel, the Motor Company has created a series of three videos titled “Made of a Hell of a lot More Than Just Leather” that explores the uniqueness of this history and its heritage of innovation. “For more than 100 years, Harley-Davidson apparel has been built for riding,” said Karen [...]
Easter Eve in the Source Garage
Easter eve and I was at the Source garage, with ‘Tank’ my four legged best friend. I was in a happy groove because my scoot was getting some needed attention. I had to ‘make’ a rear brake caliper anchoring bar, the old one was long and made the brake caliper sit at a weird angle. [...]
“Freedom to be.” “It’s Harley or Nothing.” “It’s in my blood.” “2 Wheels Move the Soul.”
These are just a few of the things women – who either already ride a motorcycle or want to learn how – are saying on a new interactive website created by Harley-Davidson called the Buzz Wall. Housed at www.harley-davidson.com/voices, the Buzz Wall is an extension of the Motor Company’s ‘No Doubts. No Cages.’ campaign and [...]
Sunday Church in the Source Garage
There is no better place then to be among brothers. The Source Garage on Sunday Mornings is a great place to catch up from the crazy week. Just drinking coffee and listening to stories. This week in the Source Garage we have been working on Juniors Bike and I got a lesson on the cup [...]
Happy Easter
Easter isn’t all about Easter bunnies and Easter eggs and candy. Sure, these things are nice to have at Easter time. I’ve heard it said that the Easter egg represents new life – as a chicken hatches from an egg. Now I am not saying that it is not okay to enjoy chocolate bunnies and Easter [...]
What places do you like to take motorcycle trips to?
Well we all know that going on that first ride of the year is just the best. It is almost as you were cleansing your body from all of the winter blahs. Taking a road trip is just the same it is good for the soul. So I need your input! I am just curious [...]
Are you a Motorcycle Addict?
Well I would venture to say that a few of us are just that addicted to motorcycles. So I will stand up and say Hello my name is Dave and I am a motorcycle addict. So do you know what the signs of being a motorcycle addict are? Sure signs of this is; long hours [...]
The Garage Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover Not Just for Girls……
Hurry Up, send in your submissions to win The Garage Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover, brought to you by GEICO powersports. How would you like to score a HUGE list of parts and accessories for you and your bike? You can if you enter the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover. Deadline is May 25th 2012. Contestants (guys [...]
Twin Cams going back together! News from the Source Garage
So here is the latest news from the Source Garage. The Twin cams are getting put back together. Finally giving Junior’s bike the much needed TLC and we are busy giving it what it needs. It should be out on the road again very soon. Sure is great to have the Source Garage now, a [...]
Inside the Source Garage!
In the Source Garage we are busy. The shop is coming together. The lift tables both have twin cams on them getting maintenance and TLC. It’s a very cool place to get things done. Good tools, knowledge, friendship, two heads are better than one really applies. The whole thing about this shop is the feeling, [...]
The Future is Near and it’s a Switchblade…..
Remember the movies Back to the Future? When he went to the future and the cars flew? Well it looks like we are not far from that now. Introducing the Switchblade by Samson Motor Works . You probably noticed that a lot of different versions of flying motorcycles but the Switchblade is actually on its [...]
Get Educated… BAKER style!
EDUCATION… BAKER DRIVETRAIN STYLE! If you live in the Cleveland Ohio area then you don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from the best! Put it in your calendar now! Join Baker Drivetrain at the Power Sports Institute main campus in Cleveland Ohio in Saturday April 21, 2012 for a full day Drivetrain [...]
Blooper Reel from Rally TV Daytona Bike Week!
This Bike is Greaaaatttt! Check out Rally TV Blooper real from Daytona Bike Week and see all of the slip of the tongue moments that you didn’t get to see the first time around. Be sure to check out Rally TV for more videos from Bike week and check them out for the next Rally!!! [...]
Life…..Take a look….
This week has been a week of making me take a step back and look at things. Just lost a friend who was really close to my age and it really hit home. Do you really think your life is what you want? If it is not then you need to make the changes today. [...]
“ Get out and Ride” Month Kicks off this weekend!
Throughout the month of April, hundreds of thousands of American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) members will be enjoying the thrill of motorcycling during “AMA Get Out and Ride! Month.” Launching officially this weekend, AMA Get Out and Ride! Month highlights a different theme each week on the AMA’s Facebook page. The theme for the first week [...]
