Hot Bike Magazine is back!

Hot Bike Magazine, the community forum for custom/performance motorcycles, products, and culture since 1971, has announced its return to print in 2023. Hot Bike fans can SUBSCRIBE NOW to the archetypal custom bike magazine once again, with Hot Bike Volume 1 2023 scheduled to be released on April 30.

Each Hot Bike issue will feature 100+ pages of high-quality content showcasing the coolest bikes and new products from around the world. We'll also dive into the how-to pieces with informative tips from the pros of what to do and not do when upgrading your stocker. Looking for a cool new event near you? Are you a race fan, be it baggers, Hooligans, dragsters, or flat trackers? We got you covered there too. From bikes, parts and gear, tech, racing and events, and more, Hot Bike is the go-to source for all things custom and performance V-twin products and lifestyle.

"Hot Bike went quiet for a little bit, but now it's back, and we're honored to write the next chapter in Hot Bike's legacy," says Jordan Mastagni, president of Hot Bike Magazine. "The industry is in a unique place at the moment, and consumers are looking at traditional media for great storytelling because they're simply tired of feeling like tech zombies all day."

Subscriptions to Hot Bike are now available for both domestic and international readers. Anyone with access to store.hotbike.com can sign up and receive the latest issue delivered right to their doorstep. Plus, the new Hot Bike will have a cool pull-out poster in every issue to hang on your shop or bedroom wall once again!

About Hot Bike: Established in 1971, Hot Bike is the leader in the custom and performance V-twin world of motorcycles. From the original shadetree mechanics itching for more horsepower, Hot Bike was born from the necessity for more speed and performance from their stock bikes.. If it didn't make your factory motorcycle faster or ride better, you wouldn't find it in Hot Bike. The same holds true today, as Hot Bike continues its founder's original legacy for the next 50 years.

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Way to go Josh!

North American Motor Car is excited to announce the launch of American Metal, a new brand that offers vintage car and motorcycle enthusiasts custom builds featuring Master Builder and Fabricator Josh Allison’s unique and iconic design style. American Metal represents a new vision for the custom lifestyle that showcases the glamour and elegance of vintage design coupled with the grit and pride of hand-made American craftsmanship. Josh will be curating and leading a team of professional builders, artisans and fabricators that plan to destroy all creative barriers and showcase the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into every product they build.

“It is a dream come true to be able to create a new brand around a builder of Josh Allison’s caliber. We are very excited to provide him with the resources and creative freedom he needs to push the boundaries of what is possible and build the types of custom cars and motorcycles that enthusiasts and collectors will love,” said Chris Bishop, CEO of North American Motor Car and American Metal. “I’m thrilled to be able to launch American Metal with Josh and the amazingly skilled team we have assembled. Not only will our custom hotrods and motorcycles be mind-blowing pieces of rolling art, but they will also be fun and enjoyable to drive and ride.”

Allison, a graduate from WyoTech’s ASM, Collision Refinishing, Street Rod and Advanced Street Rod programs, has been passionate about motorcycles and cars since childhood. He has accomplished many things as a master builder and fabricator, including starting his own shop, Cry Baby Cycles, acting as the lead fabricator and shop manager at Orange County Choppers, and receiving several prestigious hot rod awards. Allison has been highlighted in TV shows Wrench Against the Machine and American Chopper on Discovery and has been invited to showcase his builds at The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show, Concours d’Elegance Show and the Born Free Motorcycle Show. Two of Allison’s custom bikes were even featured in paintings by American Artist David Uhl. Allison is also a ChopCult Tech article contributor and over the years has been highlighted in numerous magazines, including Cycle Source Magazine, Easyriders Magazine, Revolution Magazine, HotRodder Magazine, Road Kill Magazine and Delicious Dolls Magazine. Now he brings his passion, talent, and experience to American Metal!

“I couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to create an ultra-premium lifestyle brand like American Metal that can inspire custom car and motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world,” said Allison. “Every American Metal build is handcrafted, one of a kind and completely original in every way. We are inspired by the past, but we aren’t here to do what has been done before. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and I’m honored to work with such a rowdy group of professional builders, fabricators and creative outlaws.”

Allison, along with the American Metal team including Ralph Baldwin, Ted Boccuzzi, Bryan Kendall, Daniel Tatun, David Lemet, Steve Deuschle, and Carlos Villa, will be creating their custom builds at the new state of the art North American Motor Car headquarters which will open in late 2021. Baileigh Industrial, a leading metal and woodworking machinery distributor that has been supporting Allison’s builds for quite some time will continue their relationship and be supporting the entire American Metal team with tools in the new shop. “We are very proud to provide Josh and the American Metal team with the ultimate dream facility that will allow them to bring their creations to life,” said Andy Hill, Chief Operating Officer of North American Motor Car. “Having Josh and the team working at the new North American Motor Car headquarters will also allow us to provide the highest level of restoration and customization services for our customers.”

To celebrate the launch of American Metal, Allison is currently building the first American Metal custom motorcycle that will debut at Fuel Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, November 6. For more information about American Metal and how to purchase a custom car or motorcycle, visit americanmetalcustom.com and follow American Metal Customs on Instagram and Facebook.

GET TO KNOW PHOTOGRAPHER CHRISTIAN GUERRA

From our sponsor Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys - "Photography and motorcycles have given me an outlet that I never thought was possible." The possibilities are endless on two wheels. Read Christian's moto story here.

Meet BA Moto

BA Moto is an independent Motorcycle Shop in Long Beach that specializes in service work on modern and vintage British bikes. They also happen to throw awesome parties, rides, bike nights, and minibike races. They are a community.

Cancelled- Vegas Car and Bike Swap

Passing along the news that the Vegas Car and Bike Swap is cancelled. We'll see you down the road.

NEW COMMUNITY NEWS

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RBM- Meet Brandon Long

Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient Brandon Long talks motorcycles, life, and the things that riding his Harley Davidson Trike gives him. Read more.

In case you miss it........

Jeff Holt, creator of V-Twin Visionaries, produces up to 9 events a year, curates rides, provides product testing of new high-performance parts for fans. Read more.

If you’ve been on the internet at all this summer, then you've most likely seen this wild video. Meet the rider who is fortunate to be alive. Read more.

Anya is the type of rider that's in it for the thrills. And being the Co-founder of Babes Ride Out Babes in the Dirt, some of her best memories have been on a motorcycle! Read more.

UPDATE: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!!

"Based on the number of emails we have received from interested applicants and institutions, many of whom have only just learned about our scholarship program, we have decided to extend the application deadline by one week!!! Applications will now be accepted until 10/7/20 at midnight.

Applications and instructions for how to apply can be found on our website at www.thejessicombsfoundation.com."

Focus: Night of the Troglodytes Chopper Party

Check out Daniel's coverage for NOTT here!

NEW - S&S Cycle Horsepower Stimulus Package

S&S Cycle has weathered its fair share of storms. In spite of any unforeseen challenges, they've never failed to express their gratitude to the shops and riders who support their passion for performance. That being said, they've expanded their Horsepower Stimulus package and are offering a special thank you in the way of a 15 percent price reduction on their most popular cam products. This includes performance cams, cam kits, and their complete cam chest kits (cam, pump, plate, pushrods, etc.) for M8, Twin Cam, Evo, Sportster, and other models. Beginning August 1st and lasting through the end of September, purchase S&S Cycle cams from your local dealer or favorite reseller. You'll automatically see a 15 percent price reduction as their small way of saying thank you. Check out their site for more details.

New Rigid Sporty Engine Mount-Kit from Nash

"Our Rigid Sporty Engine Mount-Kit replaces the stock rubber engine mounts on stock Sportster frames from 2004 up. This mount kit installs easily with 2 people and does not interfere with normal engine mount install. Our pictures show close up of the front mount installed as well as the rear mounts with a front view of the front mount. It's solid, strong and waterproof. These mounts help take the "shake" out of your motor on the stock rubber mounts. These are CNC machined 6061 aluminum and fabricated right here in the U.S.A."- Nash

Read this post and support LI Racing

Please take a moment to support the LI Racing team = Matt Mendez, Christian Price, Matt Gonzalez, Manny Rosa, Jeremy Torres, and Matt's wife, Barbara Mendez. LI Racing is known for creating top-quality motorcycle parts, CNC routing, machine shop work, and more. They have designed and are now manufacturing reusable respirators for first responders and healthcare workers. Please help us spread the word.

"We have been humbled by our community with the amount of support we have received so far and are proud to say phase one of our PPE production is officially complete. As you can see some masks have already reached healthcare workers in the frontlines.

Our estimated Phase Two funding will be utilized to produce enough masks per week to cover one small hospital’s entire staff. Go here for more info and GoFundMe page, gofundme.com/f/printedppe.

Stay safe.

and never forget-

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER.

Thanks to @chris_koutsis for helping us with the first #gofundme, he was a huge help."
Sincerely,
The LI Racing Team

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FYI - POSTPONED - So-Cal Cycle Swap - March 22, 2020

FYI - POSTPONED - So-Cal Cycle Swap - March 22, 2020. We offer a free classified section for you to sell/buy your motorcycle-related parts, apparel, and accessories. Sign up here for your FREE membership. Cheers!

Just In! Mama Tried and Flat Out Friday are cancelled!

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Be safe out there, folks! Reposted from @mamatriedshow Due to COVID19 Flat Out Friday and The Mama Tried Motorcycle Show will be POSTPONED. We will have additional information on rescheduling once that becomes clearer, based on a fluctuating situation. Thanks to all the racers, riders, Builders, Sponsors, Vendors and fans for your support, but the most important thing is for everyone to be safe. And stop hoarding toilet paper. - #chopcult #mamatriedshow #flatoutfriday #harleydavidson #fuelcafemilwaukee #harleydavidsonmuseum #gof #flatoutfriday #coronavirus

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What's Happening Hot Stuff?

You might have noticed that I didn't publish a new feature this week. One reason being is that we want you to support the upcoming Cheap Thrills show. Please enjoy Andrew Trenkamp's Flyingt1t while I fill up the back end with fantastic content. We'll be back to our regular schedule very soon, I promise. - Lisa

New Feature on ChopCult.com

The third annual Twin Rivers Chopper Campout is heading your way on Sept. 13th and 14th in Crumpler, NC. ChopCult contributor Panhead Jim gives us the lowdown on chopcult.com and shares imagery from years past. Enjoy!

NEW PRODUCT ALERT: S&S Cycle - Stealth Teardrop Air Cleaner

The iconic S&S Cycle Teardrop air cleaner gets a Stealth makeover

Born in 1975 and arguably the most recognized big twin air cleaner on the planet, the classic S&S Cycle Teardrop looks as much at home on a knuckle as it does on a 2019 Bagger and S&S just made it even better. They are easy to install, easy to clean and in most cases CARB approved Stealth Air Cleaner has long been a staple for high performance induction (up to 6 hp gain on the M8!), the one thing it was missing was the full size teardrop cover (several exposed filter styles and a mini version of the teardrop are still available for the Stealth) .

The Folks at S&S Cycle have rectified that by mating their best air cleaner platform with their most popular air cleaner cover, creating the Stealth Teardrop. A tribute to the classic lines of the teardrop that look so right on the side of a bike combined with the high-tech and high-flow Stealth back plate/air filter brings the best of both worlds together. CARB approved and available for all 1999-2019 Harley Davidson big twin models and an easy install as well. Cover only kits also available for all existing S&S Stealth systems. Go to https://www.sscycle.com/stealth-teardrop-kits/ for more information.

S&S Cycle Donates Engines and training to Local High School

Lead by instructor Bill Hannah, Viroqua High School's shop class, is a student favorite, covering a broad spectrum of subjects from small engines to drywall and basic electrical, all viable real-world skillsets, particularly in the rural setting of the Driftless Region. Like many small-town shop programs Hannah is well connected with the community he serves and that reach put him together with the folks at S&S Cycle. A staple in the performance motorcycle industry for the last 60 years, S&S employs 270 people, many of whom attended VHS or have children in their school system. "We were approached by a high school a few states away that has a fairly established engines program, and it occurred to us we should help create something like that locally" state's S&S Cycle's VP of Marketing David Zemla. Not only did S&S donate seven complete engines to the program, but they also supplied tools, a curriculum and sent in an instructor to support the work several times per week. "Before working at S&S Cycle, I was an instructor at a technical school that focused on the motorcycle industry, so helping with this program was an easy transition," says S&S Cycle's Kevin Boarts. Kids got the chance to break down an engine to the cases, learn the theories behind internal combustion and gain confidence in their ability to take something apart and put it back together correctly. S&S intends to roll the program out to several more schools across the next six months as well as offering internships to interested students during the summer months. Go to https://www.sscycle.com/ for more information.

HOWDY PARTNER!

I can't believe I haven't updated this blog since October 9th. OOPS MY BAD!!! So instead of creating a ton of separate posts here's the latest news for you to enjoy. :-)

Our friends at DicE Magazine have released a digital version of their magazine. The digital subscription costs $19.95 for the year and is sent to the reader one week before the print issue comes out! Buy your sub here and let them know ChopCult sent you!

The guys at Choppahead are throwing their third annual swap meet, and it's free to attend and vend. The vendors are allowed to set up between 9 - 10:30 am, and the swap runs from 11 am to 5 pm. Contact Truth if you'd like to get involved. Thanks.

New ChopCult Feature: Upcoming Event: Appalachian Moto Jam Hellclimb / Article and Photos by Daniel Venditto "Our same friends that organized the rad Strange Days event back in July are at it again. This time, Kenny and the guys at Appalachian Moto Jam are having their annual Halloween-themed Hellclimb and TT Flat Track Race at Holiday Mountain Action Sports in Monticello, NY." Read more.

Big props to Biltwell for making the Pullin' For The Panhandle t-shirt and for donating 100% of the proceeds raised to Team Rubicon. I ordered two yesterday morning and received a shipping confirmation a few hours later. Those guys sure know how to handle business.

The Bonneville Speed Week 2018 documentary filmed by Mikey Arnold reveals Team Lowbrow's determination for fixing issues on the fly to accomplish goals set by each racer. The one hour film embodies friendship, integrity, brotherhood, and showcases the highs and lows that come with the sport of racing. Kudos to Tyler & Kyle Malinky, Andy Cox, and Alp Sungurtekin for achieving new land speed records and for never giving up. A special thanks to Andy Cox for rocking a few ChopCult stickers on his trusty blender. Grab a cold one (or four), open the YouTube app on your favorite device and enjoy the ride! We watched it on our big screen, and it was FANTASTIC!

 

 Click here to check out the events heading your way and be sure to enjoy the ride! Lisa