Source Gets Walgreens Authorization
Hey man, we just got the news that we have scored the national Walgreens authorization. What this means is that beginning with our August issue we will start to sell Cycle Source Magazine in Walgreens. It will take a few months to get real saturation across the country but you can start looking for us [...]
Hot Leathers Boasts a Successful Showing at Daytona Bike Week 2010
Cycle Source would like to personally thank Hot leathers for handing out over 30 cases of Cycle Source at their locations. We are honored to cross promote with this great company! If you made it out to Daytona Bike Week 2010 not only did you have the opportunity to mingle with over 500,000 bikers, attend [...]
Florida Legislature Is In Session
From Our friend Rogue Like many areas of the country Florida’s Legislature is in session. That means there will be a lot of new laws proposed and passed. I try to pay attention to these proposed laws and how they will affect, motorcyclist, friends, family and me personally. I also try to let others know [...]
Moving on up
The hot sands of the Middle East just got a little hotter. Stripper Juice, the motorcycle industry’s premier and provocative motorcycle cleaner and polish is making its Middle Eastern debut. Owner, Eric "Otis" Ward has given an exclusive distributorship of Stripper Juice Brand products to iD Trading & Contracting of Qatar. As a result, Stripper [...]
Hot Leathers Signs Deal with Harley-Davidson Footwear
If you’re looking for hot footwear and biker apparel that not only conveys your inner rebel but keeps you comfortable and protected from head to toe, look no further. Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories for over 25 years, is pleased to announce that they will now carry Harley-Davidson Footwear at [...]
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TO REMAIN IN YORK
Major Restructuring, Including New Labor Agreement, Provides Path to Significant Gains in Cost-Competitiveness, Flexibility, Efficiency MILWAUKEE, December 3, 2009 – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) today announced it will keep its motorcycle operations in York, Pa., and move forward with plans to restructure those operations. The announcement follows yesterday’s ratification of a new seven-year labor agreement by [...]
Remember The Date – October 30th, 2009!
Last Buell Motorcycle Built: On October 30, a Buell Lightning XB12Scg rolled off the company’s East Troy, Wis. assembly line, the last of the 136,923 motorcycles built in the company’s 26 years of operation. Parent Harley-Davidson announced on October 15 that the Buell lineup of motorcycles would be discontinued effective December 18, 2009. Buell motorcycles [...]
Motorcycle Only Checkpoints
A good read from Rogue Lisa, Motorcycle Only Checkpoints are increasing around the country and are definitely a form of profiling. I thought you might be interested in what is going on in North Carolina.
Custom Chrome® and Rinehart Racing Agree to Worldwide Distribution Arrangement
Custom Chrome® and Rinehart Racing have agreed to a worldwide distribution program with True Dual and Slip-On product being available for shipment as early as Mid-November. Now dealers and consumers can source one of the industries leading race proven quality exhaust systems through Custom Chrome’s Worldwide Dealer Network as well as Rinehart Racing directly. [...]
Sucker Punch Sally’s Teams with Fender Guitars To Create Hot Rod Toyota Tundra to be Unveiled at SEMA
Sucker Punch Sally’s, the predominant masters of Old School, are teaming up with Toyota Racing and Fender Guitars to reincarnate a 2009 Toyota Tundra into a 1950′s-style hot rod for SEMA. Complete with a custom wooden flatbed with surfboard rack, the refurbished machine will transport observers to an era of authentic hot rods, the original [...]
LAT Racing Oils worldwide expansion
Initially developed to provide competitors in all forms of motorcycle racing with the very finest, performance enhancing lubrication oils available, LAT engine and gear oils are providing racers with the winning edge at drag strips, road courses MX events around the globe.
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 [...]
Bandit & Bert Baker Shifting Gears
Bert & Bandit conclude their discussion on what is currently moving our two-wheeled iron. Bandit caught up with Bert as he was under double secret lock down and designing the next must-have transmission from the Michigan firm. Bandit shifts gears and spends some time on his latest build up at Bikernet. Hear more in the [...]
Sucker Punch Sally’s Partners with Premier Cigar Manufacturer for Custom Build
The signature old-school styling of custom motorcycle manufacturer Sucker Punch Sally’s (SPS) has once again caught the eye of motorcycle industry outsiders. SPS today announced it will team up with premium cigar manufacturer CAO to produce a one-off bike that will make its way into one lucky winner’s garage.SPS’s CAO-inspired custom will feature the quality [...]
Stripper Juice Motorcycle Cleaner and Polish Welcomes Three New Distributors
Stripper Juice, the flirtatious and now flourishing manufacturer of an all in one motorcycle cleaner polish, is celebrating the addition of three new distributors – Hot Leathers, Marshall Distributing and Speed Cycle of Australia.
This came from Cycle News Blog… I think it is great
Many are currently fighting the injustice of the CPSIA – which has banned the sale of youth OHVs – by going by the book to make their voices heard. But Malcolm Smith remembers a time when motorcyclists were rebels. He, and a number of others in the motorcycle industry, decided to take the rogue path [...]
Interview with Paul Aiken, Aeromach Mfg Owner
Technorati Tags: aeromach mfg,paul Aiken,motorcyce parts,billet motorcycle parts FROM BIKERNET STUDIO – Interview with Paul Aiken. Powered by Podbean.com Aeromach Manufacturing of Santee California, maker of billet motorcycle parts including mirrors, risers, grips and levers, has been acquired and relocated to Cherryville, North Carolina.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. NAMES KEITH E. WANDELL PRESIDENT AND CEO
Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:HOG) has named Keith E. Wandell President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding James L. Ziemer, who is retiring. Wandell, 59, currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE:JCI), a $38 billion global company. Wandell, a 21-year Johnson Controls veteran, starts his new duties at Harley-Davidson May 1.
Jessica Prokup Talks Rock Moto.
Jessica Prokup Talks Rock Moto. It’s a site that helps you find the music and the motorcycles that speak to your soul as well as helping you meet other people to share it all with. Motorcycling is a lot more fun when you know what you’re doing, when you ride a bike that fits you [...]
Warranty On All Parts & Accessories
BIKERNET STUDIO PODCAST: Clint Lawrence, Owner and Operator of JC Motors, came up with a slick little idea. Add a warranty to parts. You break it and he helps you out. Details in the Bikernet Studio Interview. Powered by Podbean.com
Kara Lenae Talks Lingerie Bowl
Not every girl knows how to get down in a 3 point stance. But Kara does. She mixes it up with a lot a angry females in the Lingerie Bowl. We have the Biker Net Studio interview for you right here! Powered by Podbean.com Provided by Biker Pros. Technorati Tags: lingerie bowl,bikernet [...]
Keino has a new blog and parts!!!!!
Keino Cycles has just updated its online store section with new parts and merchandise with more stuff on the way..Keino Cycles has also launched blog too with daily updates, please take a moment and check it out.
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club
You know Duane is a avid fan of the Hondas so he was stoked to get his hands on a membership card from Jeff Billa at the Long Beach Swap Meet. Here is a little tidbit on the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club…………
Iraq War Sixth Year Anniversary
It is hard to believe that today is the sixth year anniversary for the war. We did not get pushed to a higher level of security but just got a small two second blurb on the news. Hopefully they will talk about this war in past tense soon! We salute and thank each and [...]
Custom Chrome Europe® To Distribute CycleVisions® Products Beginning 2009
Bad Kreuznach, Germany — Seeking to expand their market presence to the European Motorcycle community, CycleVisions has partnered with Custom Chrome Europe to distribute their line of motorcycle enhancements. “CycleVisions has thrived by continually expanding and improving our product line,” said Randy Aron, owner of Cycle Visions. “Partnering with a key international distributor like Custom [...]
BUELL ANNUAL HOMECOMING SET FOR JUNE 5-7
Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to visit Buell Motorcycle Company’s Wisconsin headquarters for the company’s 2009 Homecoming celebration, which will be held June 5-7, 2009, at the East Troy factory in conjunction with AMA Pro Racing’s scheduled stop at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Tax Credit For Purchase Of New Motorcycles
Thanks to the efforts of the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) along with Harley and many others, this bill will be signed into law by President Obama. This historic motorcycle event will allow motorcycle riders to deduct their sales and excise tax with the purchase of a new motorcycle. It is now part of the presidents [...]
STURGIS MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED
I wouldn’t even have this information if it wasn’t for Mr. Charlie Ransom. Everyone knows Charlie for being one of the bad asses circling the Wall of Death in a town near you. I met Charlie at the David Mann ChopperFest and he is the biggest spokesperson for Chris and his magazine. Thank you Charlie [...]
Stop The Insanity: Updated
The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act of 2008 Could Be Devastating To All Joe Hawkins walked into his local dealership in Washington State, strolled up to the parts counter and told the salesman that he wanted to buy a throttle tube for this Kawasaki KLR650. He was told that couldn’t be done. Turns out the [...]
Flyrite Chopper’s New Venture
Flyrite Choppers, a long standing member of the custom motorcycle builders community, is excited to announce a new venture – RITE Manufacturing. 2009 promises to be a year filled with new opportunities for growth and expansion and Flyrite is ready. Along with a full line of new parts, Flyrite has expanded it’s production capabilities and, [...]
BIG BEAR CHOPPERS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
We would like to welcome Big Bear to the blog! In these times, companies are faced with big decisions with their business model, human and equipment resources, sales channel, and product development. Big Bear Choppers (BBC) is agile enough to successfully maneuver with the current environment, resulting in immediate growth and penetration in a global [...]
Print Magazine For Motorcycle Industry Goes Digital
Hey check out the Limknickie Lot spread that is on the site! The motorcycle industry now has free news and views updates at www.MotoSportsBusiness.com on a 24/7 schedule. TAM Communications’ print magazine MotoSports Retailer, which covered the motorcycle, ATV, and scooter industry, has been expanded into a free Web 2.0 interactive blog and web site [...]
Custom Chrome and Legend Air join forces for 2009 and beyond…
Custom Chrome & Custom Chrome Europe are pleased to announce the addition of the Independent Cycle / Legend Air Suspension line for the 2009 catalog season. Independent Cycle Inc. has been aggressively researching its options to expand its global distribution of Legend Air Suspensions and other fine products throughout the United States and Europe.
The Next Generation Takes Its Place In The V-Twin Industry
Limpnickie Lot Builders to have booth, catalogue and skateboard half pipe at Cincinnati V-Twin Expo for 2009. The same Next Generation revolution that swept the nation in 2008 is coming to Cincinnati Ohio this year for the Easyrider V-Twin Expo but this time it’s all business. Starting in Daytona Spring Bike Week the Limpnickie Lot [...]
DicE issue 24, stupendous!
"Stupendous adj; Of astounding force, volume, degree, or excellence; marvelous. Amazingly large or great; huge." That’s right, all the above and a little bit more. Have a look at a preview on our website by clicking the link bit. FYI: The cover for issue 24 was done by none other than Jason Jessee! ‘Nuff said [...]
Biker Rally In Memory Of Custom Builder Jerry Graves.
Originally Posted By Cyril Huze On January 23, 2009 (7:40 pm) In Builders, Customs, Events An outpouring of sympathy from the area motorcycle community is fueling a memorial on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Lake Worth Bike Night is hosting a special Jerry Graves Memorial starting at 7PM. A portion of the proceeds from fund raising [...]
Message from the Ambulance Service
Recently I used Duane’s phone and seen ICE by my name. At first I was baffled not knowing why this was by me and when he answered " because if a dumb ass pulls in front of me and I am hurt they will call you right away, valuable seconds not lost",I was happy [...]
Kundratic opens Primer – Motorcycle Parts Supply
From our friends at Kundratic" Hey Lisa, it’s Chris from Kundratic again. We started a new little parts distributor company called Primer – Motorcycle Parts Supply. You can check us out at www.primermotorcycleparts.com or our myspace www.myspace.com/primermps. It’s basically a co-op of like-minded shop owners/builders coming together and supporting & promoting each other. We just [...]
Fab Kevin Joins the Limpnickie Lot Crew
We all know Kevin Verkest, also known as "Fab Kevin". I called him for the low down on him and his shop. Let’s all welcome Kevin aboard! " I own Fabricator Kevin’s Steel Chopper Parts in Clinton Township, MI. Every single part I sell is made here in the good ol’ US of A. I [...]
New Hampshire Riders Beware!
New Hampshire is trying to pass a bill for loud pipes. This could effect you the rider that enjoys and supports Laconia as well. Please read and tell a friend! HB 95, in my opinion, will be harmful to all who ride motorcycles. Below is the entire text of the bill. It is my hope [...]
Cycle Source First Bad Ass Award
In our book, you sir are a hero ! From CNN:Passengers on the US Airways flight that crash-landed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon praised the actions and courage of the pilot, a safety consultant with 40 years of experience in the aviation industry.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT FINANCIAL SERVICES UNIT
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Tom Bergmann, will take on the added responsibility of interim President of Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), effective immediately. The appointment follows HDFS President Sy Naqvi’s personal decision to resign. Naqvi joined HDFS as President in February 2007. Bergmann will serve as interim HDFS President while [...]
From The Desk of Laura Klock
This is one woman the has the need for speed!!! Laura was voted Cycle Sources Woman of the Year. A wife, mother, spokesperson, the pilot of the World’s Fastest Bagger and an inspiration to all woman everywhere-CS Hello Everyone. I know some of you have heard about our Bonneville 2008 adventure…but I wanted to [...]
SPECTRO OILS HEADS BACK TO SCHOOL
We would like to welcome Spectro Oil to the blog!!!! Spectro Oils of America has teamed up with the “Kennedy High School Chopper Project” led by Kevin Baas. Located just outside of Minneapolis in Bloomington, Minnesota the Kennedy High School students work as a team with the goal of completing the custom bike within the [...]
SPECTRO OILS NAMES BAKER DRIVETRAIN AS NEWEST DISTRIBUTOR
Spectro Oils of America announces its newest distributor BAKER DRIVETRAIN. As the drivetrain authority, BAKER Drivetrain innovates, manufactures, and supports the best premium transmission and drivetrain products for American motorcycles. Using the finest materials and latest in proven engineering methodology BAKER introduces ground-breaking motorcycle driveline innovations, especially for Harley-Davidsons. As a distributor for Spectro Oils, [...]
SPECTRO OILS NAMED OFFICIAL OIL OF SUCKER PUNCH SALLY’S
Spectro Oils of America announces its newest partnership with Sucker Punch Sally’s. “A motorcycle is only as good as the sum of its parts, right down to the quality of fuel and lubricants used,” said Christian Clayton, president of Sucker Punch Sally’s. “We take pride in building great-looking, ride-able bikes, and by using a premium [...]
Cycle Source Editor "Wild Man" Interviewed By Internet Radio Host
Charlie Brechtel, the official music man at the World Famous Buffalo Chip Campground, took some time with the Cycle Source Magazine’s Editor Chris Callen this week and you can tune in to hear it for yourself at www.big7productions.com. This weeks show will consist of Jerry Convington, Randy Simpson, Eddie Trotta, Matt Hotch, Athena Ransom (vagabond [...]
GEICO POWERSPORTS TO SPONSOR RICHIE MORRIS RACING BUELL TEAM
GEICO Powersports announced today it will sponsor a Richie Morris Racing Buell 1125R in the 2009 AMA Superbike Championship with veteran rider Michael Barnes. The RMR team will compete in the Daytona SportBike class with plans to participate in the entire 12-race series, beginning with the Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway under the lights [...]
V-Twin Expo
Hey everyone, don’t forget to sign up early to help eliminate those long check in lines. Click here . Can’t wait to see you all. Also we have the seminars posted for you to check out and if you need a hotel to crash at we got it for you. Want to see where everyone [...]
