Words and photos by Panhead Jim
I can almost guarantee that if you are reading this article, that you probably grew up hitting bikes shows at local Harley dealerships and independent shops. You remember the ones, where two dozen bikes show up in some parking lot on a Saturday morning, and if you were lucky, there was one cool motorcycle worth checking out. The thing was that one cool bike made the whole event worthwhile, and you probably spent the rest of the weekend talking about it. Now try to wrap your head around an event where there are over 100 motorcycles spread out in a century-old Ford factory, and every single bike is badass.
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Alpha 6 Corp would like to offer you the opportunity to try their paint. Please go here and use the code ALPHACC to get the ALPHANAMEL Mini-Starter set for $14.99 ( a $30.00 value). You will receive 2 oz. each of the Alphanamel Alpha White, Hanson's Red and McKeag's Black. This promotion ends tonight (5/19/) at midnight PST.

Drag Specialties Seats now offers a double diamond pattern for its popular low-profile seat. These seats feature solar-reflective leather in the seating area and automotive-grade vinyl on the sides. This patented process reduces surface temperature by as much as 25*F for a cooler seat, higher durability and longer life over conventional leather or vinyl. Underneath is a flexible urethane foam interior to provide maximum comfort. The 3/1" ABS thermoformed seat base has a carpeted bottom and rubber bumpers to protect paint from damage. A handy EZ-Mount system requires no tools for taking seat on and off. Seat geometry places rider 2" further back and up to 1" lower (depending on model) than the stock seat for a better rider position with improved styling. The seat also covers the two seat fender studs for a low, clean look. Can be used with Drag Specialties solo rear seats (sold separately) and includes mounting hardware. Proudly made in the U.S.A. Available with your choice of black or silver double-diamond stitching for 97-07 FLHR, 06-07 FLHX H-D models. Suggested retail starting at $328.95. For more information, go to https://seats.dragspecialties.com/ or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

Head over to our Instagram account and enter this sweet giveaway from Alpha 6 Corporation. We'll announce the winner on May 21, 2019. Big thanks to James for making this giveaway possible and for supporting the ChopCult community.

Started in 2016 by James (Kaye) Kwiatkowski of Detroit Bros Cycles - Alpha 6 Corporation produces Professional quality Lettering Enamels, Artist Tools, and Supplies made in Detroit, Michigan by artists for artists and artisans in the Pinstriping, Sign Painting and Graphic Arts Industries.

 

"We care about our products and those that use them. Our products are tested in the field by our team of artists and perfected using their feedback. We listen to our customers and retailers to ensure we are providing them with the highest of quality tools, supplies, and paint on the market. Our current lineup of products can be viewed and purchased at alpha6.bigcartel.com until the early June release of our new website, and you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Check out Darren McKeag's latest work below using his signature Alphanamel Darren McKeag Black. It's been an honor to work with Darren, and we can't wait to see more from him." -James

 

James would like to offer you the opportunity to try their paint. Please go here and use the code ALPHACC to get the ALPHANAMEL Mini-Starter set for $14.99 ( a $30.00 value). You will receive 2 oz. each of the Alphanamel Alpha White, Hanson's Red and McKeag's Black. The finest lettering enamel on the market.

Big thanks to Chris Rupcic at Chiko's Pinstriping for creating a new t-shirt design for CC. It blows our mind when people offer up there talents to help CC move forward. Please check out Chris' website and give him a follow on Facebook and Instagram for his generous donation. You can buy yours here. We appreciate your ongoing support!

Take a moment to check out Holly Anderson's coverage for the first Locked 'N Lodi show.