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Issue #047
What's New at CruiserCustomizing.com
1. International Motorcycle Show
2. Now over 40,000 members and 100,000 product reviews!
3. Hot Deals
4. Updates
5. Quick Poll
1. International Motorcycle Show
Between November and March the International Motorcycle Show is being held all
over the country to feature the latest and greatest the motorcycle industry
has to offer. The first show of the season was this past weekend right in
our backyard, so we all got on our bikes to checkout the new bikes and accessories.
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Dennis "D-Train":
"I really enjoyed the show. The main reason I went to the show was to see all of the new bikes,
and hopefully get to sit on the new Vulcan 2000.
I got to check out and sit on the new big Vulcan and I was really impressed with the bike.
I also really like the BMW K1200RS and am considering buying one of those instead of the Vulcan.
I also got to see the other new bikes like the new Triumph Rocket III, which I wasn't able
to sit on because it was on a rotating pedestal. The custom Yamaha Warriors and Roadstars were awesome!
I also got to see the new VTX 1800N and 750 Aero, the new Marauder 1600 and Mean Streak 1600.
I also saw the new Buell XBR-12R which is a really nice looking (though uncomfortable) bike.
I enjoyed going with Kenny and seeing him sit on a few of the new bikes as well.
He has not been out of the house much since his bad accident in July so it was good for him
to get out and have some fun for a change."
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Kenny "Bearkiller":
"The Marauder 1600 is really a Mean Streak 1600, it's not a Suzuki. I tried to hop on the
BMW K1200 RS but couldn't get my leg with the cast over the saddle. I love that bike.
Kawasaki did a great job on the Vulcan 2000. The engine looks great and the wrinked finish reminds
me of older bikes where they did that too. I think the headlight is way too big. That 200 rear tire looks great.
The Triumph comes with an even bigger tire, it's a 240, but the bike was the uglies bike at the show. I also liked
the new Victory Vegas models."
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Al "Pizzaman"
"I had hoped to see more accessory vendors. I really liked the new VTX 1800 Neo-Retro model with
the fenders that hug the wheels and the integrated taillights, that looks really sleek.
I also looked at the Goldwings and my girl-friend would like me to get one. I didn't like the white or the red
colors on the Wing, I just like black, it doesn't distract from the lines of the bike.
I'm in awe of the Triumph, it's like putting your legs around a rocket.
I did like the custom Roadstars and the Victories but I'm a real Honda die-hard and loved the looks of the Cobra
custom VTX's, they look really slick.
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Uwe "BIG UWE"
I'm in love with the new Vulcan 2000, this bike will be the king of the road. It looks massive and intimidating
but is still very stylish. I was looking for a key, I wanted to fire it up! ;-)
I have seen the new Rune many times now but I still get fascinited by it every time I see one.
I took the opportunity to test fit all the helmets they had on display and I liked the
Gerbing heated gloves. I talked to the folks at Hardkrome for a while, their VTX 1300 C cruiser
with 240 rear tire is awesome and they had the new K2 exhaust prototype installed which is coming
out soon.
The colored street tires are wicked. Imagine laying some blue or red rubber on the road.
Compared to other bike rallies there was something for every rider.
Monday we met our Tucker Rocky distributor rep, he was participating in the Super Motar bike race. They were
racing on dirt bikes with street tires on asphalt. It was crazy to watch them slide around the corners - on asphalt, not on dirt!!!
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Bill "BPerrin"
"I went to the show Friday night after work when there are less people there. I was very interested
in the touring bikes like the Goldwing but didn't like the white and red color of the Goldwing.
The Vulcan 2000 was very interesting and I liked the custom Roadstars. Arlen Ness' influence on the
new Victory models is pretty impressive and the custom Cobra bikes looked great too.
There was a heavy emphasis on the sport bikes, a nice mix of disciplines, something for everybody."
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Kyle "Gangus"
"The coolest thing was that all types of bikers came to the show: cruiser, sport bike, dirt bike
and touring bike riders, shared passion, individual style! That was really neat.
The bigger, the better was the trend for the rest of the show. Every manufacturer has something
big and bad to offer. I personally would like to see a 2500cc VTX one day.
The Motar race was great, dirt bikes with street tires that slide around the corner on asphalt, pretty crazy man.
I liked the Travelcade seats they had on display. The tricked-out Roadstar Warrior with long fenders was super cool,
it didn't have an air box, just a velocity stack. Suzuki didn't have much to show."
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Scott "PektusB"
"Wow, the VTX 1300 that Hardkrome had displayed was awesome. At first I couldn't even
tell if it was a 1300 or an 1800. They fit a 240 rear tire on there and the fender
was fat, it kind of looked like mine but different.
The $35,000 Roadstar with flames was sweet, I sat on it. I filled out the entry form
to win the custom Cobra VTX Retro.
I also liked the tire exhibit, I could see all the different brands of tires and compare them,
they even had colored tires."
Visit a Show near you!
www.motorcycleshow.com
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2. Now over 40,000 members and 100,000 product reviews!
We are extremely excited to announce that we now have over 100,000 product reviews
on CruiserCustomizing.com. Over the weekend Terri "ladyrider"
entered review #100,000 for her new Cobra Slashcut exhaust, read the review here.
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Dennis Garner is Cruiser Customizing Member #40,000
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In September Dennis Garner signed up as our 40,000th member. He is from Woodruff, SC and rides a V-Star Silverado.
He has quite a few accessories installed, among them a Mustang seat and a Kuryakyn Twin Velocity air kit. The cool
graphic on his gas tank is actually a decal from Cyclegraphics.com
3. Hot Deals
Cruiser Customizing is now selling Progressive Suspension and Samson Exhausts
Progressive Suspension is the industry leader in motorcycle shocks and springs. Whether you are looking for a more
comfortable ride or just want to lower your bike, Progressive Suspension should be your first choice.
Their 412 entry level shocks are direct stock replacements that offer better performance. They are available with
standard or heavy duty springs, depending on riders weight, as well as the weight of your passenger and your luggage.
The 418 and 440 models are the higher end version for superior performance and reduced weight. Progressive fork springs
are recommended for every serious rider.
Progressive Suspension products are 20% off until the end of November!
Samson exhausts are well-known among Harley riders and are now available under the Shogun Warlord brand for
most metric cruisers. From exhaust port to pipe tip, these complete exhaust systems offer pure style, great fit, sound and performance.
They feature true double wall construction so bluing is not a concern. They also feature a nearly seamless transition from head pipe to
muffler. Available in six different styles (nine styles for Roadstar Warrior) at very affordable prices.
Samson exhausts are 10% off until the end of November!
Also a reminder: Muzzy exhausts are also 10% off until the end of November!
Free T-shirt or Baseball cap with every order over $149
Get a free CruiserCustomizing or Turn One T-shirt or Baseball Cap for free with
every order over $149. During checkout just specify in the shipping instructions
your choice. Offer ends 11/17/03.
We are looking forward to serving your accessory needs
Your CruiserCustomizing Team
4. Updates:
CruiserCustomizing Member Calendar November
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November Edition
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Please feel free to download the November edition of the CruiserCustomizing member calendar.
Other months will follow. We still need more photo's for future months so feel free to submit your own photo from your "My Bike" page.
For tips on how to take great prictures checkout Cycle Photo Guide: DelVecchio's Motorcycle Photography Guidelines.
Support CruiserCustomizing:
You can get a free CruiserCustomizing T-shirt and at the same time help to support CruiserCustomizing's efforts by making a donation of $30 or more.
All site supporters, current and future, will receive a
$5 discount on all merchandise purchases. We thank you in advance for your support!
Benefits: After we have received your donation we will display a "Site Supporter" graphic next to your name wherever it
appears on the website and show a thumbnail for your uploaded picture in the member list. As a Site Supporter
you will also be the first to find about new features and we'll contact you from time to time to get your
feedback on important decisions.
A very big "Thank You" goes out to the following members who have become Site Supporters
since our last newsletter went out:
Click here
for a complete list of all Site Supporters.
New Products:
We added too many new products to mention them all, but here are a few:
Big Bike Parts V-style radiator grille for the 1100 Shadows, VTX, Valkyrie and Shadow T-shirts and ball caps,
Mad Maps Biker Maps, more Mustang seats, chrome cable guides, universal vista cruise control, Jardine
oil filter relocation kit for the Vstar 650, many more Rivco products, new Samson exhausts, Muzzy exhausts,
Bub Rinehart for the VTX 1300, and much more ...
Click here
to view all new products added in the last 4 weeks.
If you have any products that we don't have listed yet, please send us an email to
newproducts@CruiserCustomizing.com
5. Quick Poll
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