Register now & help the kids!

"The Hill Country Motorcycle Rally is sponsored by Optimist Club of Fredericksburg Texas - The Optimist Club of Fredericksburg was established in 1983 with the intent of “bringing out the best in kids.” Proceeds from the Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally help fund the many community youth programs of the Fredericksburg Optimists. When you live to ride, you inherently live for the road. One of the best feelings in the world is the wind in your face and the freedom to rumble on motorcycles wherever you ride. The Hill Country Run Motorcycle Rally in Luckenbach is May 6-8, 2022. Billed as "More than just a plain ol’ motorcycle rally," the Rally is three days filled with hearty food, live music, new friends and miles of riding through vistas. It is a small-town event that is getting big. And even if you don’t ride come hang in with us." Click here to register. Tell them ChopCult sent ya!

Support April Fuels

April Fuels is a 200+ mile ride in Southern Indiana for those who like to ride! This is NOT a barhop or short ride. The roads we take are challenging and the riding can be difficult at times. It is a loop ride, with a chase truck, free raffle for riders, and a meal provided at the end.

If you plan to attend, make sure your bike is sorted, your brakes and lights work and be self-reliant. The chase truck is for emergency situations, not to carry your shit.

If you are looking for a solid ride, with solid folks than feel free to attend. If you are in it for a free raffle, or some other reason, do us a favor and stay home. -Cooker

JOIN THE SYNCRIDE ON MAY 29TH

Eat Sleep RIDE is hosting a worldwide, virtual motorcycle ride on Saturday, May 29th, for Motorcycle Safety Month. We'd love your support spreading the word, reminding all road users to be safe on the road this spring when the most motorcycle accidents happen.

"We're inviting motorcyclists to advocate for their own safety with the 3rd annual SyncRIDE for Safety powered by EatSleepRIDE. Being safe on the road is even more enticing this year because everyone who completes a distance challenge will be entered to win a trip from Royal Enfield, or gear from REV'IT!

Support motorcyclists worldwide by reminding road users to watch for motorcycles this May. Your support can help make the road safer for all riders.

Royal Enfield and REV'IT! are helping make this year's SyncRIDE extra fun and definitely worth talking about. Royal Enfield is supporting rider safety with two grand prizes of a $2,000 trip to the Royal Enfield Slide School. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity would send you to the Royal Enfield flack track school hosted in either the US or Europe. The experience includes the use of a kitted-out Himalayan FT411 for the training, return flights from any major city in the US or Europe, and two nights accommodation near the school. I can't think of a better way to improve your riding skills than with a Royal Enfield flat track training session tailored to your skills and needs.

Every rider who joins the SyncRIDE for Safety will also receive access to ESR’s CRASHLIGHT crash detection subscription, FREE for the rest of the season. ESR means business when it comes to safety, riding with CRASHLIGHT means that even if you’re riding alone, you won’t actually be alone. In the event that you have an accident, CRASHLIGHT will alert whoever you choose from your contacts and tell them your exact location."

Go here for complete details.

Go here to download the app.

Welcome Shinko Tires USA

We want to thank SHINKO TIRES USA for supporting our community! It's no secret that we've searched for a tire company that fits our demographics and are thrilled Shinko Tires USA joined the family! Big thanks to our pal Dumptruck for the lovely introduction. Please get to know Shinko Tires.

Established in 1946, the family-owned Shinko Group began as a manufacturer of bicycle tires and tubes in Osaka, Japan. Today, the same family-owned Shinko Group has grown into a respected world-wide manufacture of rubber products.

In the late '90s, the Shinko Tire Group purchased the motorcycle tire technology and molds from Yokohama Rubber Co. and began production and worldwide distribution of motorcycle tires under the Shinko Tire brand. With manufacturing based in South Korea and design based in Japan, the company has seamlessly combined Japanese engineering and design principles with South Korean production and quality control standards. Ongoing product testing in the USA and R/ D at Shinko Tire's factory means a continuous path of exciting tires to meet the need of today's motorcycle riders and builders.

In the United States, Shinko Tires are imported and distributed by HardDrive American V-Twin products, a division of Western Power Sports (WPS), which has been in the powersports distribution business for 61 years. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with warehouses located in Boise, Idaho; Fresno, California; Ashley, Indiana; Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; Midlothian, Texas, and Midway; Georgia, Shinko Tires USA, in conjunction with HardDrive American V-Twin Products and WPS, are proud to bring you the Shinko line of motorcycle tires.

Please check out Shinko Tires' website for your tire needs and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram for supporting our community! Photos: Liam Kennedy / Builder: Gusher Cycles

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Rachel Decker, Chad Martin, and Mike Dejong for winning the Ride To Born-Free contest. They were overwhelmed by the generosity of the companies listed below and took home about 900.00 in winnings. The premise of this contest is to meet the people behind the brands that we love to support.

One million thanks to:

Born-Free / @bornfreeshow

Biltwell Inc. / @biltwell

Lowbrow Customs / @lowbrowcustoms

Loser Machine / @losermachine

DB Custom Leather / @duaneballard

Sweatshop Ind. / @sweatshopind

Basket Case Magazine / @basket_case_magazine

Old Bike Barn / @oldbikebarn

Gnarly Magazine / @gnarlymagazine

The Speed Merchant / @thespeedmerchant

Coffin Culture / @coffin_culture

Harley-Davidson / @harleydavidson

S&S Cycle Inc / @sscycle

Rolling Heavy Magazine / @rollingheavymagazine

Bison Motorsports / @bisonmotorsports

0Given / @0_given

No School Choppers / @noschoolchoppers

Twin Power / @twinpower

Metzeler Moto / @metzelermotousa

and last but not least the owners of ChopCult.com.

This weekend - Grits N Glory Moto Vol II

Grits N Glory Moto is an exclusive all women's camping weekend event this year in Fayetteville, West Virginia, for all women who ride any type of motorcycle and any moto-curious women. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore West Virginia on two wheels with current friends and new. Tickets on sale now at gritsnglorymoto.com. Follow GNG on Instagram and Facebook.

A blast for the past

Take a moment to check out " Dirty Little" built by Hank Doss. Article and photos are by the ever-talented Jennifer Farris.

Can you dig it?

We surely can! Big thanks to Tommy for allowing us to showcase his bike on Instagram. Be sure to tag your images #chopcult for the chance to be featured.

New Feature: A Perfect Trip

A father and son, two motorcycles, and plenty of backroads equals A Perfect Trip. We want to thank Anthony Robertson for sharing his story with us, http://bit.ly/2UqRRcc.

Win a custom sissy bar!

ChopCult member Ria Schnell is a welder/fabricator from British Columbia, Canada. She has been welding for over five years and building custom sissy bars for four. Ria builds them in her home shop on the weekends. She has made over 200 custom bars for motorcycles across the continent. "My sissy bars are all custom made to fit your bike, If you have a crazy idea for a design, I want to build it." -Ria Schnell

Click here for the chance to win a custom sissy bar. We'll announce the winner on March 7th, best of luck! We would like to thank Ria for her kind donation.

Gypsy Run Update

 Walter explains what to expect for this year's Gypsy Run. Have a great time and enjoy the ride!

Here are the events happening this weekend!

Click the event flyer for complete information.

WIN A Sena 30K Mesh Intercom Communication System

The fine folks at SENA have donated three 30K's to our Ride To Born-Free Giveaway!

Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motorsports, action sports, and outdoor sports lifestyles has announced the release of the revolutionary Sena 30K Mesh Intercom Communication System. The highly anticipated 30K is nowhere to simplify the way riders communicate with one another using Sena’s revolutionary Mesh Intercom Technology, allowing for a much more user-friendly setup as well as self-healing and self-optimizing functionality to keep your riding group connected without having to worry about who’s connected to who and if you’re out of range. This is the future of motorcycle communication.

With one click of a button, instantly and seamlessly connect to a virtually unlimited number of 30K riders within a mile range using the public mode feature. In private mode, a rider can create a group, or mesh, with up to 16 riders at a range of up to 1.2 miles, while and an endless amount of guests can listen in. When riding with 5 or more users, the Mesh Intercom will intelligently keep the group connected at a range of up to 5 miles. The private mode also allows an endless amount of Guest mesh users to listen in on the conversation as well.

Even with huge technological advancements such as Sena’s Mesh Intercom, Sena believes no rider should be left behind. Because of this, the 30K houses Mesh and Bluetooth processors which allow both functions to work in conjunction with each other. Each 30K provides for Bluetooth pairings with a smartphone and GPS as well as three other Bluetooth devices, while the device itself acts as a bridge to bring all Bluetooth intercom users into the Mesh group. This way, 30K riders can still intercom via Mesh with Bluetooth only headsets such as the 20S EVO, 10S, or 10R.

In addition to the technological advance of mesh technology the 30K packs the same coveted feature set as previous Sena devices such as Audio Multitasking, the ability to take and make phone calls, listen to music, hear turn-by-turn GPS directions, built-in FM Radio with up to 10 preset stations, Advanced Noise Control, and much more. The 30K also features an all-new quick charge feature that allows for 3 hours of Mesh Intercom use or 5 hours of Bluetooth Intercom with just 20 minutes of charge time. The 30K will be available in both a single and a dual kit retailing for $329 single / $579 dual.

Check out SENA's website for more information and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram for supporting our community!

Click here to learn more about our Ride To Born-Free giveaway!

Win a FMC Bedroll

First MFG Co. gives you their take on the classic biker bedroll. Featuring a water proof snap off liner, protective rain jacket for storage, and heavy leather straps to attach to your handle bars. This isn't your standard biker bedroll. Their hand made wool blanket with jacket and straps is a one of a kind product that will last you for years to come.

Click here for more information or head over to Instagram to win one. Cheers!

Lowbrow Customs Labor Day Sale

 Enjoy your three day weekend and save some cash with our friends at Lowbrow Customs!

ChopCult Ride to Born-Free 9 promo

It's that time of year again. Vacation requests are in place, late night bike prep is coming to an end, and the journey to Born-Free 9 is underway for most. We would like to reward a few fellow enthusiasts heading to Born-Free 9. To enter just share your travels using the #ridetobf9 hashtag. We will pick three riders on Friday night, June 23, 2017, and award the winners on Saturday, June 24, 2017, with some ChopCult gear and unique gifts through the kindness of:
Born-Free
Harley-Davidson
S&S Cycles
Biltwell Inc.
Duane Ballard Custom Leather
Dixxon Flannel Co.
Coffin Culture
Sweatshop Industries
Loser Machine
The Speed Merchant
Show Class Magazine
Lowbrow Customs
DicE Magazine
Bison Motorsports
Rolling Heavy Magazine
Be sure to grab your BAM card from Russ Brown before you hit the road. This FREE card offers you roadside assistance in the time of need with free gas, tools, parts delivery, towing service, and storage to name a few
Safe travels, and we'll see you soon!
Artwork by @ezwheelin and @cavemanstedman.

Save some cash with Lucky Wheels Garage

From our good friends at @luckywheelsgarage - "If you've been on the fence about getting yourself a Lucky Wheels Membership, now's the time! We're offering HALF OFF your first month if you sign up in May! Take a good long look at that ol bike of yours 😉 it needs some lovin'!"

Click here for complete details.

New EXFIL-80 Bag from Biltwell Inc.

Built to hold all your gear, this robust moto-ruck will easily swallow everything you need to travel and camp from your motorcycle for days on end. Adding functionality, the large external tool compartment is padded on the outside so you can lean back on it. This section easily unzips to put your tools and smaller items right at your fingertips without unstrapping the bag from your bike. The EXFIL-80 UV-treated and water resistant, but when you need 100% waterproofing, just open the zipper just under the tool compartment and pull out the attached waterproof sleeve and slide it over the entire system.

Construction:

• Roll-top closure with velcro and side release buckles

• PVC backed for increased water resistance

• UV-Treated 1680 ballistic polyester

• Hi-vis orange interior liner

• Three removable, 1.5 inch mounting straps with reflective stitching

• Velcro-mounted, removable tool pouch

• Tool Compartment holds: 9 deep sockets, seven combination wrenches, includes mesh pocket and flat document pocket

• Waterproof sleeve in zippered compartment at base of bag

• Four rows of MOLLE webbing for modular customization

• SBS zippers

• Shoulder strap included

• Holds up to 80 - 12oz cans

Overall Dimensions (when full and closed):14' wide x 12' deep x 20' tall

Available in Black and OD Green.
Retails for $199.95

Watch the Main Forum and our Instagram account as we'll be giving one of these away soon, thanks to Biltwell's kind donation. Sign up here and take advantage of our FREE membership.

New Windbreaker from Biltwell Inc.

Biltwell's new Script windbreakers are a step above the average coach's jacket. Made from premium materials, with a standard fit, antique brass snaps and vents. Reflective ink screen printed on front and back looks low key in the daylight but pops when lit by headlights.

Check 'em out here.

New product from Progressive Suspension

THE ALL NEW 490 SPORT SERIES SHOCKS

A true sport performance shock at heart with an unbelievable low cost, the new 490 Sport Series Shocks feature a high-pressure monotube with deflective disc damping technology, hand threaded preload and a rebound adjustment to dial in the ride.

This technology coupled with a linear rate spring allow for consistent feel through the damper stroke and the ability to withstand extreme temperature ranges and heavy loads. An engineered jounce bumper with a built-in metal cup also help smooth out and control bottoming. From pounding the pavement around town to hammering around the tarmac on your next race day, the 490 is the perfect choice for your performance demand! MSRP is only $649.95 for the pair and fits the H-D Sportster, Dyna, V-Rod, Touring and the Triumph Bonneville and Thruxton models.

Click here for more information.
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