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Motorcycle Bits and Pieces of information from around the Valley

A Readers Digest version for valley
motorcycle related news items

Nov 2006

BIKERS - BE QUIET: Signs warning bikers to pipe down or face $220 fines are expected to go up today along Tom Darlington Drive and Cave Creek Road.

Cave Creek isn't joining in but might add 'toned-down' reminders later (more info)

Nov 2006

Fun, Fast Ride
with Jerry's HOTROD

Check out the
ride review

Have you ever wanted more than one bike? You know what I mean, one for touring, a one for show, one for night outings and one with the ability to pass anything on the road. Well I found a ride that’s all this in one! I know most people take the time to customize their ride just they way they want it and ride it and love it. But sometimes you want a little different ride.
Check this out.

Nov 2006

Rockem & Sockem Bobber Road Test


Ralph, a local builder with a manufacturing license, has been building great bikes for several years. After success with the old school Snap-on Tools Bobber, they decided to go in to production building a limited number of similar Bobbers. The build that I rode was old Yellow #39. You get to choose the color or number you want with purchase! Read Road Test

Nov 2006

Palace Cycles
A quick look into one of the Valleys Custom Bike Builders. Andy Brown has like most bike builders grown up riding motorcycles. Unlike most builders he started out in England and his focus at that time was engineering and development of rally cars for large manufactures. He has built and still does build rally cars for the US circuit. MORE

Sept 2006

Rally in the Rockies (NOT!)
September 2006
The Rally that did not happen (more info)

July 1, 2006


Platinum Machine Concepts/RENDESIGN’s Innovative Wheel Designs Provide Distinct Custom Options Platinum Machine Concepts’ design (now called RENDESIGN) is 3D and stemless – What more could you want in wheels? Design to the extreme! Checkout the article about new 3D and stemless designs that Aaren is creating for the custom Wheel market. Article

June 22, 2006

I Met with Sabrina Miller from Superstition Harley-Davidson the other day.

WOW, have they ever expanded. They currently have 34,000 square feet
of space to serve you. By Oct they will have around 50,000 square feet of space,
making Superstition Harley-Davidson the largest H-D Dealer in the state.

June 16th

Had a great ride on the Swift Bobber last week.
Check it out here

June 12, 2006

Checkout the
The Horse Stampede 2006
Ralph is busy getting ready for this long ride.
They also committed to doing filming for the
steel dreams tv. TV Show. Times yet to be released.
Call Ralph for more info 480 279-1734

May 18th, 2006

PSA from Law Tigers

Notice to motorcycle owners who have had their motorcycles stolen.
DPS has recovered 100s of motorcycles and motorcycle parts
(more information)

May 11th 2006

Keep your eye on Rokem & Sockem
They are in the process of filming a few shows that will air on steel dreams tv.
ALSO, they are putting together a ride to
ride to sturgis that will be filmed.
They are looking for bikers to come along
Call Ralph for more info 480 279-1734

May 10th 2006

		As Brian says “It ain’t a chopper without a Springer.”
I met with Brian Parks (Parks Custom Springers) the other day. And out of his little shop come some really great springer front ends for choppers. Brian manufactures several springer models. They include the standard, narrow, wishbone narrow and the new big boned springer models. Full Article

March 30, 2006

It's official! I am excited to announce that PhoenixBikers and Rumble Magazine have joined forces. We will work together to help keep you informed of some of the most interesting and exciting events and happenings in the Valley. As you can see there is a new Rumble section on PhoenixBikers.com. In this section you will find interesting articles, vendor ads and a list of locations that will stock the magazine.

Rumble magazine will promote PhoenixBikers in their magazine. There will be one page to promote this great and popular motorcycle Web site and one page dedicated to providing interesting information and events throughout the Valley affecting the motorcycle community.

Keep an eye on us. Thanks, Kirk

March 30, 2006


Here is an interesting Bike A buddy of mine, Rick Rohde of rickrohdecustoms.com, has a shop at his house and builds cool one off customs in his spare time. This is one of his newest creations. Practical it is not, but wild it is. How about an eleven foot long 330 fat tire monster. The engine is 165 plus hp S&S 124 with B2 heads, a 640 lift cam and S&S Super D carb. All of that comes along with a suicide shifter, a no pull hydraulic clutch and Billet 4 U primary. The only control on the handle bars is an internal throttle, the clutch is foot operated as well as the front and rear brake. There is no brake on the back wheel, it is on the transmission. This is neither a pro street bike nor a chopper. He calls it a pro chopper. The seat is only 18” off of the ground. I asked him what inspired him to build a bike like this. He said two words. Shock Value! This bike will definitely get attention and shock a lot of people where ever it goes. Can’t wait to see the finished bike.

March 29, 2006


For those of you that do not know about Western Tails Ranch, keep an eye out west for one of the biggest venues to come along in a long time. I met briefly with Budd Kramer, GM and owner of the 12-acre ranch last Wed the 29th. In the 70s Budd built choppers before they were popular. From there he has had his hands in many different ventures. Now he is focusing on creating a new place in the western valley. For the past several months, they have been refurbishing, renovating, and remodeling the Ranch for what they hope will be crowds of barbecue, western music, and western fun-loving fans. This place really looks great. If you like Grease Wood Flats, you will love this place. Here is their flyer for Bike Week.

Night Time at the Ranch is Great.
Warm and Cozy with all the Fires
and the Shutup and Drive Band Playing.

Check it out.

March 24, 200

There is a new leather apparel shop that just opened in Chandler called “Biker Haven.” Mickey – the owner and great hugger – is very excited to be a part of the local biker community. She told me that they would like to work with some of their friends and open a biker mall, specifically biker-related businesses. She said that she already has several businesses that want to join her in the venture including a tattoo shop, bar and restaurant and maybe a jewelry store.

Sounds interesting? Call her if you have any ideas or would like to work with her on this project. Their Web site is http://bikershaven.org

Jim with Southwest Trikes is excited to introduce the all-new trike called the Stallion. It is a custom build from the frame up with a Ford 4-cylinder inline engine and a steering wheel. They claim that it will corner as good as a Corvette. Ask Jim about it. Southwest Trikes’ Web site is http://www.southwesttrikes.com

Good ole Ralph, owner and manager of Rockem and Sockem has his hands in a lot of businesses. He’s a commercial airline pilot who builds custom motorcycles, his mother runs a bail bonds company and his ex-wife runs his mortgage company. Now, Chandler resident Ralph Pnndoph and his family, including current wife and flight attendant Lisa, plan to open a motorcycle-themed restaurant in a long-idle banquet hall in north Chandler and of course the name is Rockem & Sockem Roadhouse.

To top all of that, Eric Bischoff of Carefree and Jason Hervey of Cave Creek, who produced the NBC reality show I Want to be a Hilton made a synopsis and promo tape in September and are offering it to the networks. Bischoff spent about six months with the family, and Lion’s Gate Entertainment produced the promo, Hervey said. The working title is called: Taking Care of Business.

Sounds like Ralph needs more to do. Next time you see Ralph, you will have to ask him about his movie career. Keep up the good work Ralph. His Web site is http://www.rockemandsockem.com

Jeff, owner of the new Boss Hoss in Scottsdale, will be having their grand opening during AZ Bike Week. You may have seen their prize ride, the Viper motorcycle with a V-10 engine that puts out 580 HP running around town. Jeff told me that they are ready to release the new Viper with upgraded accessories. Seems that the bike was a great success. I know that wherever he rides, the machine gets a lot of attention. I was told that one night he found the throttle limit while going about 80. The onlookers said that fire was screaming out the exhaust and the rear tire was smoking like a Nascar on the winners lap. That puts a whole new meaning to the word zoom. If you see Jeff, ask him about the new Viper. Visit their Web site at http://www.bossofthedesert.com

Stay tuned for news and check back before their big Kickstart party that is coming up Friday, March 31,for the kick off of Arizona Bike Week. Check out Hacienda’s Harley-Davidson Web site’s (http://www.haciendacustoms.com) for more info on Arizona Bike Week.

Thank God for the great change of location for this great event. This year they are going to have the event at West World from [DATES]. Check out all the Arizona Bike Week information via http://www.azbikeweek.com

Look for some big changes from Rumble Magazine in the near future. I will keep you posted on things as soon as they are ready to be released. Go to Rumble magazine at http://www.rumblemagazine.net