Kudos to CromagnaMan for his efforts here in the Cruiser Customizing Community!
Click here to see CromagnaMan's Video Introduction!
Thank you!
Kyle Bradshaw aka: manybikes
Kyle Bradshaw meets with National Cycle's Paul Gomez this week to learn about their cutting-edge quick-release technology, their superior wind deflection products (windshields), new products coming to market, and much more!
You will get a better understanding of how the technology works and an even better understanding of the superior quality and dedication to the customer that National Cycle brings to the motorcycle industry.
Switchblade Quick Release Windshields: Cruiser Riders now can enjoy unprecedented convenience, quality and function through an innovative line of quick change windshields. The SwitchBlade System is hilighted by National Cycle's Quickset IV mounting hardware. Featuring National Cycle's exclusive Cushion Wheels, the attractive, buffed stainless steel mounts allow the rider the ability to install or remove a windshield easily, in less than 10 seconds - with NO TOOLS.
We are renovating the house at the moment. It is something we seem to do so frequently that one reno job seems to blend into another. The painters just finished painting the interior about a week ago and now the contractor is setting up to add a bathroom in the basement. I don’t have a very good idle speed so waiting for people to turn up (the gas company, the builder) makes me edgy. I make Maureen edgy when I am edgy so she suggested I go for a shot run to kill time (an t get me out of her hair).
It’s a nice sunny clear fall day here so it was not hard to get talked into firing up the Road Glide and hitting the road. The Niagara River Parkway is almost empty this time of year and it sweeping curves are enticing me to crack the throttle and dance the Glide through the 10 km of great ride.
The stock sound system and speakers are no match for my helmet ear flaps and the Rineharts. Maybe one of the Cruiser Customizing friends can point me to a good sounding upgrade. Christmas is coming!
The Falls area is bathed in yellow afternoon sun as I cut away from the parkway. I just axed the Glide and don’t want the mist from the Falls to ruin the wax job. Back near Marineland is a small oasis above the Falls called Dufferin Islands. I stop and park the Road Glide pulling my Nikon D90 out of the saddlebag. The sun and shadows are fantastic. I take several shots then an obliging person sitting in their car having a late lunch enjoy the peace and beauty, offered to take a picture of me with the Harley. I couldn’t resist.
A few more shots and it is past the time to meet the builder. I fire up the Glide and take the back roads out to the main highway and get on the throttle as traffic is moving about 70 mph. The sun is just glorious and I feel great. It is just a short respite from the world of home renos but I will take every minute I get to ride and to shoot photos on such a wonderful fall day.
My older brother Jim's best friend when he was a Junior in High School was a guy named Thomas M. Thomas owned the Honda Super 90, and my brother and him would pop all over Las Vegas, (where we lived at the time), to do different errands and just run around town and be teenagers. Many times my brother would head off by himself on the small Honda, and I was TRULY envious! I was a year behind him … a sophomore in high school … and the year was 1968. At that time in Nevada, a minor could own and operate a motorcycle at 14 years of age providing the cycle was less than 100 CC. Once the kid reached 16 years of age, he could purchase any bike regardless of the size of the engine. Because the regular Honda 90 had a square tank rather than the more streamlined tank of the “Super 90”, I thought it made the bike look bigger ... and I wanted one with all of my heart. My dad was dead-set against any of us owning a motorcycle for he had almost been killed on an Indian just prior to WWII. (He was in a gang at the time before he was drafted and, (more or less), he was kind of wild and crazy at the time.) He was absolutely ADAMENT that no child of his would follow in his wild ways ... and to him the way to protect us was to refuse to ever let us own motorcycles. The only argument I ever had in my life where I caused my father to cry was over that desired Honda 90 when I was in my early teens. The day I purchased my first motorcycle, I was a grown man with children of my own, and owned my own photography lab and one hour photo. My Pop was retired at that time, and “worked” at my little place of business helping customers and flirting with my female employees. I pulled up on my “new” motorcycle and proudly showed it off to my employees and my dad … but he just looked at it, quietly took his car keys from his pocket, got in his vehicle and drove away. I understood his fear and disapproval … but it still hurt. My Dad passed away about thirty years ago … my Son Christopher was killed in an auto accident in 1995 six weeks before his 19th birthday … my Mom died almost ten years ago … and my brother Jim passed away almost three years ago. I miss all of them with all my heart, and loosing most of my personal family has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with. Over the years being a “biker” has evolved from just being a “cool” thing for me to be to being a very important part of my life. I would have never believed that this “sport” could, (and did), become all consuming at times. Like Cruiser Customizing founder Uwe, for several years I didn’t even own a car at all. If it was raining, I wore a rain suit. It was freezing, I layered my clothing. (I never felt the “need” to purchase the electrically heated garments.) If it was storming with wind and lightning, I just “hunkered down” and kept on going. I even drove through a hurricane once … a wild and crazy ride to be sure! As I’ve grown older, I’ve hopefully matured a little, and now at least own a sweet 2005 Trail Blazer that I bought brand new out-of-the-box with all the buzzers and bells. I enjoy my car, and find myself driving it more and more as my health continues to deteriorate … but my first and greatest love and choice for transportation will always be motorcycles. As I was riding through yesterday’s beautiful weather, I found myself feeling sorry for the “cage trapped” people riding along around me … for they don’t even have a clue of the constant rush of “freedom” and joy I feel every time I ride. There is so much sadness in this old world. Loved ones die and are gone forever. In a very real way, “escaping” on one of my motorbikes or the other is the one “bestest” way to keep me sane sometimes. I have a sticker on one of my brain-buckets … (stickers’ are one or two line truths that we sometimes plaster on our helmets) … and one of my favorite stickers states simply, “You will never see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrists’ office”. That is so true! We are coming up on the Thanksgiving holiday. Perhaps it would be a good thing to add this thing we are grateful for ... this simple little thing … to the list that we are thankful for. “Dear God, thank you so much for this sport that enables me to keep a modicum of my sanity … and to in small little way to help me deal with my life.”
Thank you Englissh for your participation here in the Cruiser Customizing Community! Keep the Grey coming Long and Slow!
Kyle Bradshaw meets with Greg Beck of Tucker Rocky to discuss AirHawk Seat Cushions by the ROHO Company.
AirHawk seat cushions have been providing comfort to the world for over 33 years after getting their start in the medical world. Their products have been lifesavers for those bedridden and wheelchair bound by providing a product which eliminates hot spots and bed sores.
In 2004 ROHO decided to bring these products into the motorcycle world by offering motorcycle specific cushions they named AirHawk.
The AirHawk is an air cushion featuring shape fitting technology which is in essence a system of soft flexible air cells interconnected by small channels that allows air to flow from one cell to another at a controlled rate. This is what sets the ROHO AirHawk apart from the rest of the gel or memory foam seat pads on the market. The AirHawk has the ability to protect the body from multiple forces such as fatigue, pressure, friction, sock, vibration, and much more...
For the Ultimate Air Ride, give the AirHawk a spin and you'll have a grin!
Thank you for watching this weeks Cruiser Customizing Tip of the Week!
A special shout out to Englissh - our newest member of the Cruiser of the Week Club!
Until Next Week,
Take Care & Ride Safe
Kyle
I first found Cruiser Customizing.com when searching for the best price for a set of Kuryakin ISO grips with Throttle Boss. I not only found the grips but found an amazing community of bikers from all over the world. Bikers helping bikers. People with the same passion for life and lifestyle.
At first I was a bit wary but then came an invitation from the infamous Dr. Phil Cole to join him for a coffee in the Adelaide Hills town of Stirling. From enjoying a couple of hours interesting conversation with Phil things have grown. It started with easy banter between us which grew into an idea to get Aussie CC members together somewhere in Australia. As most will know that idea is starting to come together with the inaugural River Run in April next year.
I then met the King of America. Mr. Clifton 'ÇLYDE' King. I have written a blog about what a mate means to me and Clyde has certainly become a real mate. I introduced Clyde to the concept of SKYPE ad now we talk every few days. Unfortunately I cannot repeat the conversations here. I might get kicked off the site.
From there I met the wonderful Dimitra and her elusive hubby Adam. What a remarkable young lady. I take my hat off to you Dim.
Next came a SKYPE call to manybikes himself, Kyle Bradshaw. Interesting young man. He has a wonderful habit of calling things 'sweet'. I wonder if he said that when he broke his wrist. I am certainly looking forward to meeting him in person next year.
As you all would know Phil and I had fun making a couple of videos we uploaded recently and in the process we met that man from south of the border, Cehszar and again thanks to SKYPE we managed to get all three of us on film.
Earlier this weekend I caught up with that man in the ''mother country'' Geoff Baker on SKYPE. We have since had a couple of conversations interrupted by Geoff being called to dinner by his daughter.
Finally, today that bloody trouble maker, Als1953, managed to download SKYPE. We had a short chat, hour and a half, about what else but bikes and bikers. Great t meet you Albert – I think. LOL
I want to thank Cruiser Customizing for giving me the opportunity to meet all these remarkable people from around the world and indeed here in Australia. I have since bought more products from CC and have found the service brilliant and the product excellent. As time goes by I hope to buy more bling and more importantly meet and interact with more bikers within the community.
Stay Upright & Safe folks
P.S. Forgot to mention A6. Poor bloke is having trouble with technology but he will get there. Sorry I forgot you mate.
Thank you Dimitra for your participation here in the Cruiser Customizing Community! You rock!
Click here to see Dimitra's Video Introduction
Click here to see Dimitra's Member Profile
Thank you again Dimitra!
- Kyle
How do you become the next Cruiser of the week?
In this Cruiser Customizing Tip of the Week, Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing meets with Riders Passion's Jeremy for a walk through of their clock and thermometers.
Jeremy and Kyle discuss frequently asked questions from both the Cruiser Customizing Customer Service Team as well as the Riders Passion Crew. In addition Jeremy talks about what sets Riders Passion apart from other motorcycle clock manufacturers. Some of these include:
Click here to watch the Riders Passion Tip of the Week Video
Click here to see the Metric Installs of Stem Nut, Handlebar Mount, and Windshield mount clock and thermometers.
Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut, Handlebar, and Windshield mount clocks and thermometers.
Click here to see the Harley Davidson Stem Nut Video Install
Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut mount clocks and thermometers onto Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Thank you for watching this weeks Riders Passion Tip of the Week!
Until Next Week -> Take Care and Ride Safe!
Kyle Bradshaw
Cruiser Customizing: Community Director
aka: manybikes
In this Cruiser Customizing Tip of the Week, Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing meets with Riders Passion's Jeremy for a walk through of their clock and thermometers.
Jeremy and Kyle discuss frequently asked questions from both the Cruiser Customizing Customer Service Team as well as the Riders Passion Crew. In addition Jeremy talks about what sets Riders Passion apart from other motorcycle clock manufacturers. Some of these include:
Click here to watch the Riders Passion Tip of the Week Video
Click here to see the Metric Installs of Stem Nut, Handlebar Mount, and Windshield mount clock and thermometers.
Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut, Handlebar, and Windshield mount clocks and thermometers.
Click here to see the Harley Davidson Stem Nut Video Install
Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut mount clocks and thermometers onto Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Thank you for watching this weeks Riders Passion Tip of the Week!
Until Next Week -> Take Care and Ride Safe!
Kyle Bradshaw
Cruiser Customizing: Community Director
aka: manybikes
In this Cruiser Customizing Tip of the Week, Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing meets with Riders Passion's Jeremy for a walk through of their clock and thermometers.
Jeremy and Kyle discuss frequently asked questions from both the Cruiser Customizing Customer Service Team as well as the Riders Passion Crew. In addition Jeremy talks about what sets Riders Passion apart from other motorcycle clock manufacturers. Some of these include:
Click here to watch the Riders Passion Tip of the Week Video
Click here to see the Metric Installs of Stem Nut, Handlebar Mount, and Windshield mount clock and thermometers.
Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut, Handlebar, and Windshield mount clocks and thermometers.
Click here to see the Harley Davidson Stem Nut Video Install
Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing shows just how easy it is to install Riders Passion Stem Nut mount clocks and thermometers onto Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Thank you for watching this weeks Riders Passion Tip of the Week!
Until Next Week -> Take Care and Ride Safe!
Kyle Bradshaw
Cruiser Customizing: Community Director
aka: manybikes
Attention Community Members! Kyle Bradshaw (manybikes) of Cruiser Customizing here!
Congratulations to the following members who have reached New Crusier Customizing Membership Levels in the month of October!
For those of you unfamiliar, click here to read about Membership Level Points
10000 points World Traveler Membership Level! As of October 31st, 2009 there have been 20 members who have reached the level of World Traveler Membership! These 20 World Traveler Contributors are the leaders of our community and I want to thank you all for making this community, The Cruiser Customizing Community the greatest on-line motorcyle community in the world! Our 20 World Traveler Contributors are as follows:
snake06, als1953, RMFIII, kenney102564, manybikes, daycaremama, surfwer, copperguy, mcornelsen, moreland4, Cehszar, madcow, brentward, geoffbaker, Bikinjb, PioneerGirl, TIMTHEGAS, vstargrl, Luuna800, Robin001
5000 points Country Rider = Cruiser Customizing Sweatshirt! As of October 31st, 2009 there have been 44 members who have reached the level of State Rider Membership! All 44 members will need to fill out the Free Gifts form to receive your sweatshirt. (limit 1 per member - while suplies last)
The Top 3 Country Rider Contributors are as follows:
Philcole with 9770 Points
simmbad with 9138 Points
australian6 with 9032 Points
2000 point State Rider memberhship level and are entitled to the NEW Cruiser Customizing Pint Glass! As of October 31st, 2009 there have been 76 members who have reached the level of State Rider Membership! All 76 members will need to fill out the Free Gifts form to receive their Cruiser Customizing Pint Glass. (limit 1 per member - while suplies last)
The Top 3 State Rider Contributors are as follows:
roadie07, semperfi1037, darkrenegade
1000 point City Rider memberhship level and are entitled to a Crusier Customizing T-shirt! As of October 31st, 2009 there have been 145 members who have reached the level of State Rider Membership! All 145 members will need to fill out the Free Gifts form to receive their Cruiser Customizing T-shirt. (limit 1 per member - while suplies last)
The Top 3 City Rider Contributors are as follows:
dtinz, sliverdeer0454, ronsigns
500 point Neighborhood Rider memberhship level and are entitled to a Crusier Customizing Key Chain! As of October 31st, 2009 there have been 813 members who have reached the level of Neighborhood Rider Membership! All 813 Neighborhood Rider member Cruiser Customizing Key Chains will be sent when you reach the City Rider Membership Level and fill out the on-line form for the Free Gifts as your Key Chain will be mailed wrapped in a Cruiser Customizing T-shirt.
I want to take a moment to personally thank you for all of your great controbutions here in the Cruiser Customizing Community! I know that I have personally benefited from the information which has been shared...
Thank you all for your participation!
Thanks again for your participation in making the Cruiser Customizing Community the worlds largest On-line biker community!
Ride safe!
Kyle Bradhaw aka: manybikes
Community Director
Just 4 days... Ahhhhh... Kyle takes Karmahappens for a lunch time ride through the wind fields and over some sweet roads! Cruiser Customizing over Patterson Pass Road to Hwy 5 to Corral Hollow Road past Carnige to Tesla Road and back to the shop in Livermore! What a ride!
The Cruiser Customizing team celebrates Halloween with a company lunch party and a costume contest!
Take a look!
Happy Halloween from all of us at Cruiser Customizing!
Kyle aka: manybikes
Kyle Bradshaw of Cruiser Customizing and Trent Kirby of ElectroSport install a Regulator Rectifier on a 2002 Honda VTX 1800 Retro. Installation was simple, take a look!
Watch the Regulator / Rectifier Tip of the Week!