Licks Cycles Blog

Lets face it the billet barge era is DEAD!! Its time for an influx of fresh new ideas, Something edgy, something cool, something so simple you can’t help but look twice. Hmmmmmmm… what to do, what to do. If you look closely you’ll see we have started a new project here at Licks. We’ve decided to convert a stock Sporty to a bonified bad ass hardtail that screams low, lean and mean. If you thought it was impossible to get that low-slung ground up look on your stock bike…think again. This project will have you hardcore folks watering at the chops!!

Where to start…..the frame you’re looking at is a titled/numbered 2000 Harley Sportster totally stripped of all parts. We bought this baby as a shop bike and soon got tired of looking at it in the shop….stock sucks. So we took everything off down to the last nut and bolt, hacked off the whole rear section and replaced with a 4″ over hardtail rear. This baby comes complete with round oil tank and battery box behind the lower rear portion of the motor.…….

Want to hear more?… stay tuned for what this baby is gonna look like…..skinny tires…small tank…no front brake….jockey shift…..some of that may change when we get deeper in it….but it gives you an idea where we are not going……

Here’s the deal…we will be posting our project updates right here on the Licks Blog. Check back often to see the transformation and maybe even get some ideas for yourself.

This is where it all started!!

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Think back…. it wasn’t so long ago!!

Don’t know how many times we have to tell them…..some just don’t learn…for those who have seen the light…theres always Licks!!

We have heard through the Grapevine that you “CAN’T” run internal wiring in Biltwell’s Keystone handlebars. A number of our customers have voiced frustration after repeated failed attempts, stating “ its just impossible to run the wires passed the radical curves in the Keystone”. Let’s face it….running an internal wiring set-up through the keystone bars would be cool as hell!! Soooooo…after some methodical strategizing the Licks Crew has once again triumphed over adversity. If you are interested in having this set-up on your bike it can be accomplished with a little patience and persistence. Please feel free to call the shop (413-663-9050) and speak with AJ for tips on making this project a reality for your bike.

Custom Pinstriped Biltwell Helmets from Licks

Introducing - Charlie Decker the One Arm Bandit
Fine Line East Coast Pinstriper

For those of you who don’t know Charlie…AKA “The One Arm Bandit” all we can say here at Licks is….YOU WILL. He is an incredibly talented pinstriper located right here on the east coast. A little background on the One Arm Bandit—Charlie was introduced into the pinstriping scene by his uncle, Art Frisbie of Art Frisbie’s Airworx at age 16. Finding himself drawn to the artistry, Charlie sought some formal training at Boston’s Butera School of Art for sign painting. Upon graduating in 1999 he started his own sign painting business in New Jersey. As time went on, Charlie began to hone his craft and began migrating toward a ’50s style pinstriping. In 2002 he adopted the name “One Arm Bandit” and has been churning out Cool flames and HOT striping ever since.

Charlie has graciously agreed to provide pinstriping services to help us trick out a custom line of Biltwell helmets which will be offered exclusively through Licks. If you have ever wanted to incorporate a hand crafted piece of hot rod nostalgia into your biker lifestyle… we have your FIX!!

We are incredibly excited to be able to offer these one of a kind custom striped Biltwell helmets pinned by the “One Arm Bandit”. Best of all Licks is able to bring this incredibly unique, one off product right to your doorstep. This is the deal…just select the color of the helmet you’re interested in and we will have a one of a kind creation spun up just for you. No two helmets are alike….. sorry we do not take “requests”…that being said, you will not be disappointed!

Licks is proud to offer our custom hand pinstriped Biltwell helmets for an amazing $269 each! Lets face it… You cannot find a product of this quality anywhere on the planet for a price like this. Order online today…..please be patient….these custom gems are made the old fashion way….hand-crafted, one at a time with the artist’s talent and passion poured into each one. Make your friends DROOL with envy………………

Licks is now manufacturing this very cool, very retro Flat Lens Sparto. If you have been scouring the web looking for simple, clean alternative lighting for the O’l Girl…this is the ticket. The flat lens sparto features die cast housing in gloss black or polished. Both versions come with gasket, fender mountings AND a clear window on the bottom of the lens cover which allows for license plate illumination (handy for keeping the cops off your ass)!!

Visit the website now and order yours today!!

BIke Show Classes:

Custom Chop Meet trophies from Chopper Dave’s Casting Company will be awarded to the first- and second-place bikes in each of the following categories:

• Knuckles & Flatheads
• Shovels
• Sportsters
• Evo’s
• European
• Japanese

In addition to these classes, six celebrity judges will be picking their favorite bike among all entries. The celebrity judges confirmed so far are:

• Chopper Dave
• Mike Vallely from Revolution Mother
• Matt & Dean from DicE magazine
• Kutty Notebloom from Hippy Killer Garage
• Street Chopper magazine Editor’s Choice
• One special guest judge to be announced the day of the show