Last year the builders from the Limpnickie Lot launched their first ever, direct to consumer parts catalogue; the Builder Manual. At 68 pages it was filled with great parts and services from small American Manufacturers and was received with great accolades from the industry and home garage builders. For 2010, the Builder Manual is back for a second year and is now at 100 pages. After picking up new builders and really catching a groove on this type of catalogue, it’s turning into a great piece.

To launch the 2010 Builder Manual the Limpnickie Lot Builders will be setting up another booth at the annual Cincinnati V-Twin expo where they will display parts from the catalogue and pass out copies for the first time for the year. Unlike last year’s booth, that featured a concrete jungle theme, this year it’s all about what they build. In the 10x 20 booth titled “The Limpnickie Garage” attendees will get the vibe of what life is like in any of the Limpnickie Builder’s shops. A complete working shop, bike in the middle of being built and of course, parts waiting for a new home all over 40 feet of work bench and pegboard. Stop by and see them at booth #2817 and pick up your copy of the Limpnickie Builder Manual! www.limpnickielot.com

Hey, thanks for coming back! Great to see there are a few of you out there that have taste and style! Seriously, thanks for visiting. If you know of stories you think people would be interested in, shoot us a line C'ya!

Hey guys/gals.  Ok, this is a blatant request for your vote.  We’ve just been informed by Scott McCool  (editor of Easyriders Magazine) that two of our bikes-Dais’d and Errant 2, (along with all the others), are up for being voted bike of the year.  However, we can’t do this alone….we just don’t have the time or fingers! So, this is where you come in.  Will you spend 5 seconds and go to the Easyriders site (click HERE) and vote for Dais’d or Errant 2, (or both!)?  Huh, will ya?  Can ya help a brother out here?!  Seriously though, the guys all put a ton of work into these bikes and i’m just wanting them to get their recognition. Also, pass this along to your friends and/or family and get them involved too.  And thanks for your continued support of Guilty Customs!

Certain things in life are just plain difficult.  Things like divorce, back pain, dentist visits, resolving childhood trauma’s, and working with a child on a bike build!  Actually that probably goes to the top of the list of “difficulties”. Honest! If you saw our first posting here on PushnPavement a few weeks ago, (and a recent post from, Motorcycle USA see here), you know we had this idea to start a build for one of our daughters Lindsay. Well, as all good acts will not go unpunished, here is case in point. LOL.

As you can see from the pic, the bike is in roller form at the shop in Orlando and has a very distinctive profile. With a bigger rear wheel than the front (going for that old hot-rod setup) and using a Buell engine and narrow front end, this bike does have the “bones“, much like the initial “1/2 Pint“.  However that is where the similarities end. Mainly because this one is having influences from our daughter Lindsay (ok, demands), so we’ve got some changes going on here, that were not initially planned. Our next objective is to come up with an agreeable tank to use, fender and seat setup, and hand controls and then, oh my, paint!  Yikes!  In our next update, we’ll be giving you our daughters viewpoint (in her words) and unedited. So, stay tuned.

Yep, we’re doing it again this year!  The gang is taking on the Easyriders V-Twin Expo shows and making every effort to turn it on it’s ear. With the return of the Limpnickie Lot for the 2nd year in a row to the Cincinnati show, you can expect not only the unusual, crazy, trend setting but also a bit of the wild from the gang. (Like you’ve come to expect anything less!) So if your looking to see what’s really going on in the custom motorcycle industry, stop by and talk with the guys at the Limpnickie Lot.  Cause we’re the ones leading the charge! C’ya!

Anytime a fellow motorcycle rider is hit and/or killed by a motorist we as an industry are put on “notice” as to the frailty of life, (and the stupidity of some people). Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke was hospitalized after breaking his leg in a motorcycle accident shortly after attending the Easyriders show this past weekend in Pomona, CA. Gilby was struck by a motorist making a left hand turn in front of him in Los Angeles. The driver of the truck then left the scene. (Hope they find the slug!)

Clarke replaced Izzy Stradlin in Guns N’ Roses in November 1991, and remained with the band for the next three years. In addition to releasing several solos albums, he’s played with Heart, Nancy Sinatra, and the reformed MC5 on the group’s 2005 European tour, as well as other artists. He’s also produced such bands as L.A. Guns, Ladyjack, and Bullets and Octane, among others. Traci Guns, guitarist for L.A. Guns and a friend of Clarke’s,  in a Facebook posting said, “Gilby got nailed on his motorcycle last night (Jan. 10). His leg is broken in three places. I’m gonna try to go see him tonight – he will be ok.”

Yep, now we’ve gone and done it…gone “hi-tech” on you.  With the advances of technology (and by pure accident), we’ve got our blog configured so you can keep track of us on your iPhone, iPod touch, Android and/or Blackberry touch mobile device. No really! Seriously.

They say that through hard work and resourceful programming we can customize many aspects of your experience (appearance, color, feeds, etc) and deliver a fast, user friendly and stylish version of our site on your mobile device.  So, check it out…who knows…we may be onto something here!  And hey, we know you just can’t get enough of the gang here!  Just browse over to www.pushnpavement.com on your mobile device and “volla” like magic, we’re there in compatible format. Live is fun huh?

Well, since we didn’t have enough drama in our life over the past year, we figured it would be great to update everyone on the situation of the “Hard  Rock Cafe Guilty Guitar Saga“.  Some will remember about 5 months back we were asked to participate in the Hard Rock Cafe exhibit that features guitars painted and/or modified by builders in the industry.  We feel very fortunate to be among those participating as there are some great names represented  on this traveling exhibit: (Bling Cycles, Lead Sled, Nash Motorcycles, Bare Knuckles, French Kiss to name a few).

The initial unveiling of the “Guilty Guitar” (or “GG” for short as we call her) was to have happened last month at an event in southern Florida.  But alas, that was not to be….seems we’d had a paint malfunction prior to the final assembly and we got jammed up and didn’t make the deadline.  But, thanks to Steve O’Brien of Liquid Illusions of Sanford, we’re now up and running again.  And with all the problems resolved, we’re now reassembling and shipping this bad boy off to the appropriate parties to become part of their traveling display.  As you can see we chose a traditional “Flame Job” tastefully done by Steve and highlighted with pin stripping done by Darren-Did-It (who by the way has done all our pin stripping over the years!). And check out that flying-motorcycle-riding-eyeball.  Sick huh? So, when your out and about throwing your money around at the casino’s or attending an upcoming motorcycle event, make sure and stop by the Hard Rock Cafe and check out the guitars. You won’t be disappointed.  And yes, they do have to be “player friendly”.

Well, after much anticipation (on our part at least), we’ve gotten the new banner for the Push’n Pavement Blog…(uh, this blog your reading!). Your welcome to download the picture and use as a link from your site to ours, (or email us and we’ll send you one).  We also have an animated one that is really cool too for you high tech guys/gals too.

Anyway, just another advancement forward in the never ending story of our blog and hopefully it’s growth. We’d like to give thanks to all our readers (old and new) that are giving us good feedback on content and direction for the blog.  Every little bit helps guys!

Three-time Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee and author of the newly published book, The American Motorcycle Girls: 1900–1950, Cristine Sommer-Simmons today announced that she will be riding in the Motorcycle Cannonball Run next year, (Sept. 10-26, 2010). Sommer-Simmons will be one of only two women riders in the cross-country endurance run of the century. The Motorcycle Cannonball Run is gathering momentum to launch a pack of riders on vintage motorcycles for an historic ride across America in September 2010.

The Cannonball Run is the brainchild of Lonnie Isam, Jr., promoter and owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, The Motorcycle Cannonball Run of 2010 requires that participants ride classic pre-1916 motorcycles such Pope, Sears, Flying Merkel, Excelsior, Henderson, Indian, Triumph, and the Harley-Davidson’s Silent Grey Fellows. Sommer-Simmons will make the 3,320-mile transcontinental ride on September 10 on the east coast in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on her 1915 Harley Davidson.

“This is the thrill of a lifetime!” exclaims Simmons, “It’s an honor to be a part of such a historic and monumental race, and even more exciting to be the only American woman registered for the event!”

For more information about the Motorcycle Cannonball Run, visit www.motorcyclecannonball.com.

THIS YEAR has been a time of challenges at every corner it seems. Many people have lost their jobs and/or businesses, which had consequences for the financial welfare of their families, their community, this industry and as well this nation. And due to this atmosphere of uncertainty, many have been affected by crime and hunger.  It does beg one to question “Why do these things happen“?

Our personal philosophy is “No one understands the ways of God“, regardless of how hard we try.  And still today when people go through difficult times in their life, many still look to God for strength and answers. Regardless of what they may say outwardly.

So, Our wish for you and your family this year, (especially this year) is that you take time to remember the blessings that have been bestowed upon you.  And they are many if you live in the USA!  Merry Christmas friends (or not), family and readers. God has blessed us all again this year.

In todays world where women are more accepted as equals (ok,it may not be in certain circles), and their riding abilities are equal to (and even surpass) some or most men, it’s easy to forget those ladies that actually forged the trail for the modern women. Especially those women that went into the all male dominated world of “Drone Riding” aka Wall of Death. Where rider and machine battle gravity and speed, and skirt death at every turn of the throttle. Case in point….Lillian LaFrance. You can find out a lot more about her life at this neat website too.  Click HERE.

“It was the thrill of risking my life that made me to take to drome riding.  I was the girl who flirts with death.  From childhood I was inspired by wanderlust.  I was always alone, dreaming of adventures– how to ride a pony out West, to follow my calling to fame.  This was my secret.   I shared it with no one.”–Lillian LaFrance

We’re all more than aware that with the economy still in such a state of “dis-repair” people need to get away from life’s issues and stress (aka why people are riding more).  So it was appropriate (and timely)  that Barnett’s Magazine did a special issue (October) focusing on “Budget Customs“.  When the magazine approached us on this special issue we were not surprised as we’ve been building bikes for the everyday guy for years.  So it wasn’t anything new to us as almost all of our bikes land in the mid 20’s. Complete!

So here is the bottom line people…”There are still a lot of us out here in motorcycle land that don’t build billets barge and trailer queen bikes“!  There are builders out here that build economical, dependable and cool bikes.  Which was quite evident in this issue in Barnett’s.  Thanks Barnett’s for reminding people. So guys, gals, go check them out.  They are a great magazine!

Over the years in this business of building bikes, we as business owners are inevitably drawn into the void of the “routine”.  The routine of designing and building bikes and/or parts, tracking down overdue bills, paying over due bills, determining or orderings parts for builds, dealing with painters, magazines, shippers, etc, etc.

One thing that never loses its “magic” however, is seeing a build go from concept to life.  And when a customer starts up their bike and rides off for the first time, there is no better or more fulfilling sense of pride and satisfaction than that….and very few people can/have experienced it.

That sense of pride takes on a whole new level of meaning when we are able to build a bike for someone we love.  Which is the case with this father who will start a build for his daughter, Lindsay in the next few weeks. What’s exciting too is that this build will be documented here on this site and will also be a multi-part series in a well known motorcycle magazine (thanks IronWorks).

Of course as you can imagine with any child, there is always the possibility of “enthusiastic” (aka heated) creative discussions and disagreements;  however one thing we both agree on….it will be cool riding together as dad and daughter on our bikes around town.  My daughter, Lindsay, has even agreed to attending various events/shows with Guilty over the next year so people can meet her and see her new ride. We’re equally excited that the magazine (IronWorks) has agreed to do a story on this build as it hits on a subject close to our heart, which is building fun bikes for people to enjoy and doing something for people we love.

If your familiar with the bikes rolling out of the shop you’ll quickly recognize the influences for her bike, which will be the “1/2 Pint”, which has been featured in numerous magazines and has been a hit with many riders (male and female).

And on a personal note guys, don’t let that sweet pretty face fool you either!  She’s very adept at kickboxing and sarcasm and can handle herself very well on any playing field and on two wheels!  And no, she’s not interested in dating any of you guys either!  (I try to keep her away from bad influences)…But she will race you on her new bike!

So, what do you get when you have legendary Freddy Hernandez (Freddy’s Frames) build you a custom single down-tube frame; a customers kickin’ little iron head donor bike; you design and develop your own springer front end for production and custom handlebars being built along with Jimmy back at the shop working on the build?  Well this! This little gem is going to be a head turner for sure.  We’ve already had a bit of drama on this with getting a frame to fit to parts getting ordered, but we’re definitely beyond that now. Now it’s just a matter of some custom fabrication for some parts and Jerome Reed (customer) will be rollin’ in style in a few weeks.  We’re stoked!

Yep, that’s right, those of us in the Limpnickie Lot have gotten through another year without any injuries and/or lawsuits and what better way to show our appreciation than to come out with a 2nd round of the, “Limpnickie Lot Builders Manual“.

Now you may remember we rolled out our first maiden catalogue last year at the Easyriders V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati to a load of surprised attendees and happy builders.  Now we’re doing it again and giving everyone enough time to consider their marketing budgets and to get their ads ready.  So, read closely guys and gals.  Deadline is January 15th so don’t delay.  We’ll be sure to kick some butt again this year and set the V-Twin Expo on it’s ears again.  So stay tuned.