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

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.

In his new role, Wenzel will oversee sales and marketing efforts throughout the S&S Cycle’s dealer, distributor and OE channels. He will report to George Smith, CEO and acting President of S&S Cycle.

“We are very excited to have Gary join the S&S Cycle team”, stated Smith.  “The market environment is evolving more rapidly today than ever before and to maintain S&S Cycle’s leadership position as the premier provider of performance motorcycle products, we must have the agility to evolve with it.  Wenzel brings innovative brand, product, and customer service strategies that will bring value to our channel partners and help drive S&S Cycle’s continued success.”

“Could’a, Would’a, Should’a” can not be in your vocabulary this year! These two events (while on opposite coasts) need to be on your 2010 calendar of “I Gotta Attend” events.  So no excuses!  Get your gear and cameras ready, your bike fixed, your money saved, your tickets and girl and crank it up and roll.