Our friends over at Bikes In the Fast Lane had an update we wanted to pass along to our women readers. August 19th to the 22nd has AMA hosting International Women & Motorcycling Conference  at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center in Keystone, Colorado. The 4 day event is meant to educate and inform women on the joys of riding a motorcycle.  There will be several seminars, with topics like solo riding and touring, preparing for a ride, dealing with dealers, accident management, etc. There will be several guest speakers, one being Carla King (Motorcycle Misadventures)  Regular readers of this blog know we’re big supporters of women riders (we have daughters that ride) and close female friends in the industry, but more than that we see everyday their impact on this industry.  And it’s good to see supports such as Harley, Buell, BMW, Yamaha, Bell, and EagleRider stepping up to the plate and supporting.

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Now that the former “Thunder Road” is no more, the location has taken on new management by the name of “Monkey Rock”.  Aside from the cool name, the organizers are pulling out the plugs in an effort to gain some momentum.  Thus offering (from 11am to who knows when) live rock and country music acts, dancing girls, Worlds Largest Cocktail Party, girls, special guest appearances and autograph session, girls, motorcycle stunt riding, girls, Miss Sturgis Contest, wet t-shirt contests, girls, live radio broadcasts, girls, motorcycle tributes, games, fun, girls! Did we say girls?

While the listing of exhibitors includes such known builders as Eddie Trotta, Ron Simms Custom Cycles they will also include Titan Motorcycles, Rivco Products, Boss Hoss, Hellenbach, and hopefully others in the 200,000 square foot complex. One definite cool factor (especially if your tired of the “road kill” food vendors) is that Monkey Rock has partnered with Outback Steakhouse and will deliver the best food in Sturgis from 9am-11pm daily. “Nobody does food better than they do and there will be no compromise in Sturgis,” stated Monkey Rock Chief Operating Officer Chris Edwards. Just aim your bike to Highway 34 between August 1 to the 10th from 8am to 2pm. Updates and exhibitor information can be found on their web site www.monkeyrock.us

The Legends Ride, sponsored by the Buffalo Chip, kicks of the 2009 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Monday, August 3rd and the event will include Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler, and a host of the nation’s top bike builders, (see HERE) in addition to cigar aficionados and artist.

“The Black Hills have long been known as rider’s paradise, and the Legends Ride takes it one step further. You start in a town that’s infamous – Deadwood – ride through some of the nation’s best territory, and finish in the granddaddy of all motorcycle dreams – Sturgis and the Legendary Buffalo Chip; and you benefit charities,” said Rod Woodruff of the Legendary Buffalo Chip. “Every participant in this year’s Legends Ride is going to be talking about this very special event for the rest of their lives.”

The Legends Ride is hosted by the Legendary Buffalo Chip and the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce. The Legends Ride is a fundraiser for the Children’s Home of the Black Hills and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. Last year’s event raised nearly $40,000 for charity.

Details and tickets are available at LegendsRide.com  or by calling (605) 347-9000. The 2009 Legends Ride is a $150 contribution, 100% of which goes to the charities. Contributing riders not only get to enjoy the ride but also a special souvenir gift pack, special parking privileges in Deadwood and the Legendary Buffalo Chip, meet-and-greet opportunities with master builders and celebrities, food and drinks at an invite only reception scheduled to be recorded for broadcast in a network television series and, to top off the experience, concert performances by rocker Lita Ford and country music superstar Toby Keith. The Legends Ride reception will be highlighted by a live auction featuring “The Deadwood Special,” a unique custom motorcycle built by Kyle Shorey of Shadetree Fabrications and a pinstriping demonstration by Buck Wild.

Last year we reported on this event and apparently people responded by riding their bikes to work, school and for leisure that day. All due to us here at Guilty Truth! Sure, yeah, right. Seriously, this movement has taken on quite a following over the last 18 years and we hope to help by spreading the word. But then again, our readers rarely need an excuse to throw a leg over their bike to ride. Check it out and participate. “Ride To Work Day“, June 15th.
Here is interesting facts:

On Ride to Work Day, there are an estimated 150,000 additional Ride to Work Day commuting motorcycles and 150,000 less commuting car, light truck and SUV’s. A 6 mile (avg) commute x 2 (both ways) x 150,000 commutingcar, light truck and SUV’s = 1,800,000 car, light truck and SUV miles. 1,800,000 car, light truck and SUV miles / 20mpg (avg) = 90,000 gallons. 90,000 less car, truck and SUV gallons – 30,000 more gallons used on Ride to Work Day = 60,000 less gallons of fuel used on Ride to Work Day. If every work day were Ride to Work Day, 60,000 gallons saved x 250 work days = 15,000,000 less gallons used per year.

Ok, you know now. So, get out there and RIDE!

Those of you that know Rick Fairless personally (Stokers Dallas) are more than aware that he’s one of the most giving people in this industry. Rick has listened to me ask countless questions as well as rant/rave about this industry and to me, he is a super role model for succeeding in this industry. Rick’s passion (one of many) is helping others and especially children. Thus no surprise that he’s been the driving force behind supporting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children with the “Miles and Music Charity Ride“. The date is Friday May 15th. Silent Auction at 5pm. Ride at 7pm. Leaving from Strokers Dallas (9304 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas) riding to Billy Bob’s (2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft. Worth, TX). With a donation of $25 per rider participants will receive the escorted ride, up front parking at Billy Bob’s, exclusive access to a post ride party in Billy Bob’s private Guitar Room Bar, and admittance to the James Otto concert. For more information visit the Strokers Dallas website www.strokersdallas.com

The 2009 Limpnickie Lot Tour Will Be Attending The Inaugural Bike Week New Orleans.
May 7th, 8th & 9th The Limpnickie Builders will be on hand for the inaugural New Orleans Bike Week where they will be in full force. Nash Motorcycles, Blings Cycles, Led Sled Customs, Guilty Customs and Bare Knuckle Choppers will be headlining this leg of the tour and The Broken Spoke may never be the same again. Check out their latest custom builds, new parts line and spend an afternoon hangin’ with the cool kids of the American Motorcycle Scene.

On Sunday May 10th you can sign up for the Limpnickie Lot / Cycle Source Magazine Custom Chopper Show, inside New Orleans Broken Spoke. Sign up is from 9am till noon and the trophies will be awarded at 3pm. There will be trophies awarded for three places in the following classes:

1. Bare Knuckle Chopper
2. French Kiss Import
3. Sucker Punch Bobber
4. Josh Kurpius Rat Bastard
5. Blings Durty Bike
6. Led Sled Sportster
7. Nash Antique
8. Cycle Source Radical Custom
9. Guilty Big Twin
10. Baker Burly Bagger
11. Best Of Show (judged from winners of each class)

Best of class winners will receive a custom hand-made plaque from Cycle Source and the Limpnickie Lot. Best of Show Winner will receive a prize package in addition to a hand- made trophy.

Join The Cycle Source Magazine and the Limpnickie Lot during the whole event at The Easyrider Show and New Orleans Broken Spoke from May 6th through the 10th. The Easyrider V-Twin Bike Show Tour will be set up right across the street from New Orleans Broken Spoke. Jay Allen and The Spoke have it all dialed in with a Plantation Poker Run, Wetlands Ride, Edgar Winter, Blackfoot, Tattoo Show, The Budweiser Burnout Bike and more. For more information and to purchase tickets go HERE.

Have you finally gotten fed up with those rallies that just make your sit in traffic jams roasting in the sun like a piece of bacon? And all the while, your just wanting to RIDE! Well, here is your opportunity to do just that buck-o! The Big Mountain Run 2009 is brought to you by those crazy guys at Cycle Source Magazine and the builders of the Limpnickie Lot. The event location, at the Hiwassee Outfitters Outdoor Center (see map HERE) in Reliance, TN will include ton’s of opportunities for getting your “ride on” as well as camping, white water rafting and kayaking, listening to some good old Rock’n Roll and even play some paintball or watch/participate in skateboarding or moto-cross. Plus you’ll get a chance to hang with the Limpnickie Lot builders doing our normal shenanigans. So, check out the video, get your bikes ready and get moving to this years Big Mountain Run June 18-20.
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We love rat rod’s. You know those cars or trucks that look as if their owner hasn’t actually finished the build. But rather slapped, welded, chicken wired together the raw steel or aluminum body in a rush. Using minimal comfort interiors combined with slammed or cut off roof lines and old wheels and cool pin stripping (if even that). Well the Guilty Gang is on a hunt of sorts to find a donor car/truck/vw etc, we can get our grimy mitts on in order to make a “corporate sponsored” rat rod. We’ll be approaching various corporate sponsors (tire, wheel, body shops, engine, etc) for this build that will travel with us to events around the country in the Limpnickie Lot. So, if you’ve got some piece of crap hanging around your yard, garage or know of someone that does, give us a shout. We will post every entry and then let the readers choose which one we go with. Then this build will be documented on the site and who knows, maybe even some cool carma will come your way!

We didn’t see this coming. Really. Motorcycle Industry Personnel Rally Around Healthier Living! During Daytona Bike Week, Chris Callen of Cycle Source Magazine and Roadside Marty Of Willies Tropical Tattoo Show were on the topic of “losing the winter pounds”. Well one thing lead to another and a contest to see who could be in better shape by the end of this year’s riding season was born. Well, as long as these two are going to the mat in the name of good health, they decided to take it into the motorcycle media and see who else they could get involved with this contest. Here’s the outline of what’s going on:

Official starting weight, photo, age and current health conditions will be established in the first issue. From there they will give monthly updates as to their personal health, fitness level and diet as well as updated weight and picture. Through a monthly release in whatever print media and all blogs and motorcycle news Web sites will carry it, the progress of the Wicked Big Losers group will be tracked as they work their way towards better health. There will also be small bits of information from health and nutrition experts, fitness trainers and long time motorcycle personalities who practice good health like a religion. But we need more big losers! If you are or know anyone that could stand about six months of getting in shape, please contact us ASAP as we are in the process of launching this campaign.

Here is the first installment from Chris Callen.

Starting weight= 309 lbs. Average exercise hours in a week = 0 Health condition = Poor Age = 38
Since the magazine has gone to the national newsstands I have had very little time to take care of myself, hence the very large spare tire that has amassed around my midsection. (No I am not smuggling free Dunlops across state lines). Anyway, after many lectures from friends and family, and one time when Cyril Huze told me I’m not built for love, I am ready to get back in shape, for my health and appearance. Riding hard and partying like a nut is only okay if you prepare your body for the abuse of life on the road. I have not and it’s staring to take its toll. I look to lose about 80 pounds during this challenge, that was the weight I was at about five years ago when the magazine went to the regional newsstands and I started working 18 hour days. PS- Roadside, it’s on like Donkey Kong…. Beyatch!

So, we’ve been a bit slack on updating you on our adventures in Daytona during Bike Week. It wasn’t due to not having enough material to sling at you but rather, which stuff to tell you about as the days were filled with adventure. We can tell you that based upon attendance and comments from people such as Cyril Huze, Billy Lane, Athena (Biker Chic) and various magazine editors, the Limpnickie Lot was “THE place to be during Bike Week“. With around the clock shenanigans as well as “visitor activities” such as night time biker movies, car bashing, paintball wars (yes the ladies got involved too), rock-a-billy and rock-and-roll music and rat rod cars and trucks visiting the lot, the Limpnickie gang brought fun back to Daytona. Also with visits from Willy G himself and other industry biggies, the lot was definitely getting some interest from the big boys.

The “gang” visited such places as the Dog House where smoking guitars were presented from lot builders such as Nash Motorcycle, Bling Cycles, Bare Knuckle and Lead Sled, to the Hard Rock for fund raising purposes. Then onto the Broken Spoke which was hosting a “Limpnickie Lot Night” for a rematch for the title of World’s Burn Out King as well as a group ride to Willie’s Tropical Tattoo for the show. And lest we forget our own Cycle Source Magazine Bike Show… which had some of the countries coolest old school bikes rolling right into the skate park. Talk about cool!!
The Limpnickie Lot and their entourage showed Daytona what it really needed in order to have a lot of fun… which was cool rides, hot cars and an inclusive environment where anyone can have fun as long as your ride a cool bike and didn’t bring an attitude. Later guys!

Rich Grabbe, producer of the DVD “Free to Wander” (you can preview HERE) held their release party Saturday February 21st, and from what we’re hearing the party was a huge success. It was definitely a bikers party….(aka buckets full of beer,mayhem, girls, moshing, and smashed beer bottles) along with the playing of the FTW film. With “The Trip Daddy’s” playing to a full house at Shady Jacks Saloon the place was pretty much “asses and elbows”. Many of the guys that appeered in the film were present, from Chicago, to Los Angeles To as far north as Canada. The Free To Wander release party was a continuation of the the films sentiment. Stay free, keep wandering, keep riding, and most of all have as much fun as possible in this carnival ride we call life! Congrats Rich! Looking forward to hearing more about the party and catching up with you during Bikeweek.

So, where does one start in trying to capture both the energy, spirit and people that make up the Easy Rider V-Twin Expo? First we can start by saying that the Limpnickie Lot was the happening place! And that’s not just us talking either. Conversations about the “Lot” whether in the elevators, on the escalators, in the restaurants or walk ways was commonly overheard and encouraging words and support from industry leaders and legends only reinforced the decision that was made to push forward with this venue. Media coverage by various TV shows, online and print magazines were constant throughout the days. Even Jay Barbieri from American Thunder and the crew got involved as they filmed and held interviews with a number of builders for their new format TV show on Speed Channel.
With the builders represented and promoting the new “Limpnickie Builders” catalogue, (featuring parts from each participant), along with high energy video and audio as well as live skateboarding exhibits happening right on the main floor, the attendees were both inquisitive, some puzzled and others delighted to see how much fun some builders can still have.
The panel discussions that covered “Marketing to Women” as well as “Marketing to the Next Generation” brought a lot of attendees as well as needed attention to these two growing areas as did the panel discussion presented by Keith Ball of Bikernet on recent legislation facing the industry. Attendance, while down was not a deterrent to people asking questions, finding out about the newest products and generally networking with their friends and associates in the industry. Overall the show still represents the determination and indomitable spirit that this industry has represented over the years, regardless of the economic situation we find ourselves in. Sorry we don’t have any pictures yet, but we will shortly and will post.

As a parent of a special needs child (our daughter has Angelman’s Syndrome), we are especially tuned into events/causes that focus on bringing awareness. The following news release from Women Motor Cyclist tells of their upcoming event. Noted motorcycle industry spokesperson Brenda Fox will be the Grand Marshall.

Project Independence is an organization founded on the premise that parents of an autistic child (or any special-needs individual for that matter) will not be around forever to offer needed care the goal of the organization is to raise awareness and create a better understanding of what autism is. It strives to offer opportunities for Autistic individuals to become independent and productive rather than require help from others. Project Independence is staffed entirely by volunteers (e.g., no salary paid to anyone) all the money-every cent-is donated to families in need dealing with Autism. Supporting the ride will help raise awareness for Autism and helping those in the area coping with autism. The ride is based on the philosophy of a “good time for a good cause” two things the Cajuns love to deliver! The ride includes an overnight poker run that departs from Cajun Harley-Davidson in Lafayette, LA and travels to Natchez, MS, a truly beautiful and scenic ride. Cards are drawn at departure in St. Francisville, LA (where a great many ante-bellum plantation homes are located including the renowned Myrtles, very haunted!) with the final card drawn in Lafayette. The ride includes an arrival party at Doc Big Love’s in Natchez, great food, motorcycle raffle and a concert that is sure to be remembered. Guaranteed a Cajun good time!

Donations are accepted at: www.womenmotorcyclist.com
(Paypal button is on the left side after entering site)

Project Independence Carol Mesa 985-237-0429.
www.projectindependence.org.
www.womenmotorcyclist.com

Yep, you got it right, the Limpnickie Lot Builders will have a booth, catalogue and skateboard half pipe at this years Cincinnatti 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’s Spring Bike Week the Limpnickie Lot threw down a flag for the Next Generation and the differences in the culture they share. From Punk Rock and Heavy Metal to skateboarding to hand built parts, the Limpnickie Kids started getting it on, as a group, and kept it going all year.

As the group toured the country this past year, (having great times, meeting the best people) they came to realize what a fantastic opportunity to use their network to help each other keep American Manufacturing alive and well in the motorcycle Industry. By setting up their own booth in Cincinnati this year and developing the first ever “Limpnickie Lot Builders Manual” they are on the door step of a new beginning. The Builder’s Manual is a collection of Next Generation Builders, artists and performers, all in one convenient catalogue. Complete with bios on cutting edge artists and Vaudevillian performers, some of the best hand made American Parts on the market today and tons of pictures from the year they had on the road, this is more than a retail piece, it’s a road map to who they are and what they do.

The Limpnickie Lot booth (on the first floor of the Duke Center) will be a 20×20 complete with a video presentation taken from all 2008 events and a full size, 8×16 half pipe with professional skateboard performers. Along side of the theatrics the builders themselves will be on hand to deliver the Builder Manual to shop owners and answer questions about the collection of parts from the catalogue that they will have on display. You can see a digital version of the first “Limpnickie Builder Manual” at http://www.limpnickielot.com/lnbm/index.html or just stop by and get one in person during the expo. Support the Kids with the funny name and visit the Limpnickie Lot, at Booth# 2619 during the Easyrider’s V-Twin expo in Cincinnati from February 7-9th. For more information on the Limpnickie Lot see their website at www.limpnickielot.com

Seems there are actual people these days that want to leave a legacy. Thank goodness! Matt Olsen of the Youth Program of The Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA) is the guy behind this project to give a young person (18-25) a chance at owning a classic motorcycle. “As classic motorcycles become more rare and expensive it is getting tougher for young people to afford them,” Olsen explained. “Knowing how frustrating this can be, I decided to try something to help encourage young people like me to better understand, preserve and enjoy classic bikes and possibly to own one.”

The contest is limited to young Americans (guys and gals and they don’t have to be a member!) between the ages of 18 than 25. They simply have to write and submit a 1,000 word essay describing what they hope to learn about classic bikes, why they want the bike, what they plan to do with it once the build is completed, and any other reasons why they feel they should win this motorcycle. The entry must be received by Matt Olsen at amcayouthprogram@hotmail.com no later than August 15th 2009. In addition to winning the Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle, the lucky winner will also win a grant from the AMCA Foundation of up to $5,000 for parts and travel and living expenses to spend up to two months shop time at Carl’s Cycle Supply in scenic Aberdeen, South Dakota. This will allow the winner to learn how to put his or her new motorcycle together under the watchful eye of trained professionals.

The bike’s restoration and assembly process will be featured in a series of tech articles in Iron Horse magazine. Once finished, the bike and new owner will be photographed and featured in various magazines, including American Iron Magazine as well as The Antique Motorcycle® so that others may share in the adventure of owning and restoring a classic motorcycle.

If you are interested in “old iron”, or just want to check out how the contest is coming along, please check out the Antique Motorcycle Club of America www.antiquemotorcyle.org, Classic American Iron www.caimag.com, and Bikernet www.bikernet.com for regular updates. You have to be in it to win it!!!