Pinch your nose and dig deep for your best North Eastern accent and say this word with us, “Tim-oh-nee-um.”

Now, we know at first you’re thinking it’s some sort of pandemic that has the potential to wipe the Earth clean of all it’s two wheeled devotee brothers and sisters to the cult of speed and desire of all things two wheels and although plenty of people on the other side the tracks would wish for that, it’s not. It’s actually the exact opposite…

Picture this, if you will.. Two 35,000 square foot warehouses full of everything and anything you ever have and ever will require to feed your addiction of custom motorcycles. Custom Oldschool Vintage Choppers and Bobbers, Dealers onsite from the likes of Triumph and Harley Davidson out showing their support for the growing custom scene, The Cafe Racer TV Crew including Dime City Cycles, Loaded Gun Customs and a hand-full of other builders, The high-end “AMD’esk” Custom Builder Scene, and just about any old school NOS part you could ever need for both domestic and foreign motor-sickles care of the largest swap meet to ever hit the East Coast.

To good to be true, right? No sir and it get’s better still..

There’s going to be at least 45,000 other like minded folks there with their bikes, their crews and their ideas to share in and help cultivate the next generation of custom garage built speed machines. Is there really a better way to spend your weekend? Walking through over 50,000 square foot of the best the motorcycle world has to offer with your buds. If you ask us, it sounds like heaven!

Join the entire Dime City Crew along with our sponsors and partners and help us share Cafe Culture and everything great about The Ace, Rockers and riding fast on our air-cooled Vintage Speed Machines with the rest of the world of custom and garage built motorcycles. We’re taking over an entire section larger than a 10 car garage with some of our fellow builders and will have Cafe Racer & Dime City merchandise onsite, parts to Ooogle instead of Google and as always, because we love you…

We’ll be GIVING AWAY TONS of awesome FREE SWAG and PARTS! Digg it!

Checkout the digital flier below; save it to your desktop, email it to your friends, post it on your BLOG, share it on Facebook and Twitter, print 1,000 copies and paper the streets with it! Do whatever it takes to get the word out, this is going to an epic event of Cafe Racer proportion and DCC wants you to be there to kick the tires with us and make some memories in 2012!

Stay tuned for more information in the weeks leading up to the event! And if you haven’t already, get your copy of Lowside Magazine today by [CLICKING HERE!] If it wasn’t for them this speed-baked coffee sippin’ kickin Cafe party wouldn’t be happening!

[Click Here] to visit the full info page on Lowside’s Website! For information on becoming a sponsor or partner/vendor for the event email rich@lowsidesyn.com directly for details. Just be sure to tell him Dime City sent you!

Location Information:

Timonium Motorcycle Show
Maryland State Fairground – Timonium, MD
February 10th -12th, 2012
Website: http://www.marylandstatefair.com/
[Click Here] for Directions!

Hotel Information:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
2004 Greenspring Dr.
Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 252-7373

Reservation Cut-off: Jan 16th 2012
Single or Double: $95 Per Night

Holiday Inn Timonium
9615 Deereco Rd.
Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 560-1000

Reservation Cut-off: Jan 26th 2012
Single or Double: $79 Per Night

Our good friend and appreciator of all things fast, loud and sexy, Duncan Quinn, recently rang us and said something a little like this:

“Hey, it’s DQ.  I need a custom DCC Bonnie for a photoshoot with a Playboy Bunny in 72 hours. In NYC. And of course, I’d like to keep it around for chasing the ton on our tight NYC streets.”

“Duncan, why is it that you always ask for the impossible?”

“Because, I know you can do it…”

“Sigh.”

Fast forward 24 hours, several cooperative calls between Dime City Cycles, Triumph US’s head of Marketing and Jack Trebour Triumph in New Jersey and you end up with what you see below.  A 2011 Bonneville SE kitted out with some goodies from The DCC Crew. The full list includes a Predator exhaust system, fender eliminator and blinker delete kit from British Customs, a fiberglass GP style tank, seat and fender by Legends custom painted by Bill Tribby and striped by Liza.

This is a small sampling of two kits DCC will be putting together for modern Triumphs as we move towards the end of 2011. In our mind, there simply is no other choice in the modern line-up that pays homage to Cafe Racers than the Triumph Bonneville and Thruxton.

If you haven’t already, find your local dealer today and go take one for a test ride. Triumph, go your own way!

Here is the link to the full article posted on Driven Urban Daddy: http://driven.urbandaddy.com/2011/08/30/our-man-the-macanudo-girl/

We’ve kept it under wraps up until now, but seeing as how we’re going to be heading out on a jet-plane this Friday, we figured we can’t keep it a secret any longer! Myself am headed to Bonneville to pilot a custom Triumph Thruxton built by Brandon Schricten out of Colorado. It’s modified to the hilt in full Cafe Racer style with a custom metal tank and seat section, bars, exhaust, intake and a myriad of other items all fashioned by Brandon’s hands in his garage in the great state of Colorado. You may have seen some of Brandon’s fun-loving high-quality video and still work via the Its Better In The Wind Project as he is a major contributor.

Here’s a sample of two of his more recent pieces:

And here’s a shot of the Thruxton he and I will be chasing the salt on [photo by Scott G. Toepfer] from our El Mirage trip earlier this year:

Along with Brandon (and he and I’s girlfriends, Leilanni and April) I’ll be heading out to Bonneville (in spirit) with the great folks from Bell Helmets, REV’IT! Motorcycle Gear and Vitesse Moto in an effort to put some of fine their products through their paces on the salt.

A Bell Star helmet, A REV’IT CR vintage style race suit, gloves and back protector and a set of Vitesse Moto “Glove” boots will be at my beck and call for use and abuse. How great is that? Bonneville is the ultimate proving ground for man and machine and you can rest assured, as a result of that simpel fact, that we’ll have quality and detail rich reviews of all these products upon our return!

Here’s a teaser shot of the Bell Star helmet which was custom painted by Liza to bring that “old-school” feel to something modern:  (More high quality images of the REV’IT! CR suit and Vitesse Moto boots are on their way, folks. We don’t want to spoil you in our first post about the trip!)

In addition, I’d like to thank Triumph Motorcycles. Without them and their belief that motorcycles should be as they were; as simple as possible, just fast enough and classically beautiful- riding, simply wouldn’t be as fun. Keep up the great work guys, you’re more appreciated than you know!

Be sure to follow our Facebook feed from the 26th to the 29th for quality images from the basin….talk to you from the Salt, Ace!

At Dime City Cycles we like to start the week off right. Spark Plug Cereal, Motor-oil Coffee- you know, those sort of things. Along with any great breakfast though, one must have something to look upon whilst crunching away on ceramic fuel poppers and cafe con sludge’. Maybe it’s a news paper, possibly a vintage moto magazine or for those of you tech savvy next-gen builders, maybe it’s some quality motorbike images fed from the Interweb.

For us, it tends to be the later…inspiration is key to starting ones day right, after-all.

And with that, we give you some introduction shots to the Dime City “Four Hundred” along with a personal review from Eric Bostrom as provided to us shortly after our track test to be featured in Season 2 of Cafe Racer TV.

And before any of you ask, “Why only close-ups?” we’ll remind you, that like any good lady, The Four Hundred leaves some to be revealed. Stay tuned to Bike EXIF for the Exclusive Release of images taken by Erick Runyon.

Bike Details (In Short:)

1975 Honda CB400F Super Sport
466 "Yoshi" Kit w/ Kibellwhite Valves & porting and polishing by: DCC
Four Bank CR Carburetor Kit
Modified MAC/DCC Four-into-one Tuned Exhaust System
Modified Stock/Chromoly Frame & Swingarm
Progressive Front and Rear Suspension
Combination CB750, 450, 400F Front-end w/ Dual Discs
Shouldered Aluminum Wheels wrapped with Metzler Rubber
Replica Ducati GP Front Fairing
Replica Ducato GP "Slimline" Fuel Tank
Dime City "Wasp" Tail-section (All pinstriping by: Liza)

Eric Bostrom’s Review:

After riding the little cafe 400 Honda, I’m fairly certain this has to be one of the coolest motors ever built. The extra beans from the Yosh kit installed by the Dime City crew no doubt accentuated this sensation. But that’s exactly what this bike is to ride, a sensation. As if a 2-stroke and 4-stroke were morphed together, the high revving little engine screams to life as the tach approaches red-line. Keeping her in the power range keeps you on your toes but not so much so that your fighting to stay "on the pipe". The tune that follows is transcending, as if your twisting through the  Isle and Mike the Bike is racing right beside you. The infamous pitch of the inline Honda generates an image in your mind and a grin on your face. You can’t not fall in love with this bike.

Thanks for looking and be sure to tune in on Cafe Racer TV in August for a closer look at the “four hundred” along with several other amazing cafe bikes! Go go, Cafe Racer!

This past weekend I had the opportunity to take the keys to a brand spankin’ new 2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 courtesy of my good friend Donny Wilson, the GM at St. Pete Power Sports. Within minutes of my picking up the trusty two wheeled machine I knew it was going to have a good ride.  In the end, it blew away my expectations and this week I find myself looking to sign on the dotted line…

Here’s a little bit about the 700+ mile trip up to Panama City Beach and back, enjoy!

So, because I wanted to experience the first part of my trip in the early morning hours when it’s colder, quiet and hardly anyone on the road I opted to leave at 4AM on Saturday morning.  I pushed through the tolls on the 589 and made the break of day just as I headed into Homosassa Springs, a quiet little town with lots to offer should you find yourself headed up the West Coast of Florida. My second stop took me to the little town of Perry where I topped of the tank, chatted with a local gas station attendant about “real” motorcycles and from there I steadily progressed West on HWY 98 for a little over 158 miles right straight on through to Panama City.

*The bonnie gets on average of 160 miles per tank, as much at 180 if you’re nice on the throttle.  I hit the “idiot” light once and went for another 15 miles and still had plenty to go. Nice to know if you’re exploring some of the more remote areas in Florida.

Here’s the complete review!

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The 2011 Triumph Bonneville is quite possibly the most rider-fulfilling retro classic available in today’s motorcycle marketplace. Whether you’re a novice just beginning the journey towards two wheeled freedom, or a seasoned expert looking to relive your youth (minus the miss-fires and constant adjustments of older motorcycles, of course), it’s the perfect bike to explore the almost endless winding roads and sunny coastal towns Florida has to offer.

With satisfying aesthetic it embodies the “classic motorcycle” look and relives the iconic Triumph styling that made the Bonneville one of the most sought after motorcycles during the 60′s and 70′s. Timeless lines and attention to the right details allow the Bonneville to almost transport itself and the rider to a simpler time. The classic teardrop Triumph fuel tank with functional rubber knee indents, along with the lavish chrome accents and twin cylinder engine meld together perfectly creating a visually stimulating machine. Whether young or old, the Bonneville commands a “Whoa!” look from anyone who may be fortunate enough to catch it at a stop light or intersection. Then there’s the thought that were Steve McQueen still alive today, he’d probably ride a Bonneville. What more could you want?

From a comfort perspective, it’s simply aces. The perfectly stuffed and ergonomically contoured seat will afford any size rider hours of comfort while touring quiet back roads or the highways and bi-ways connecting the quiet coastal towns just begging to be explored. Flick-able yet completely stable, the Bonneville can easily maintain speeds of 80+ MPH without tossing and turning the rider and, equally as important, at low speeds, the light weight construction gives confidence and maneuverability to even the most novice of riders.

The combined flow of the seat, fuel tank and proper placement of the controls gives a virtually perfect base for riding both solo and two-up, which is rare. When riding solo, you can extend your feet to the rear pegs for the occasional rest combined with a forward lean to change things up a tad. You can grip the tank with your knees in both positions inspiring confidence when navigating quickly through tight and close quarters. If you’re riding two-up, the weight of the Bonneville is perfectly balanced and seems to carry two passengers as if they were on a cloud floating westward on a warm sunny Florida day.

The vintage speed machines of yesteryear were more than fast enough for those willing to twist the throttle. Unfortunately, in those days, great performance had a cost. Constant maintenance. Fortunately for the modern and more refined rider, this is something that is not to be true in the modern Triumph line-up. Leveraging the latest in technology, the Bonneville sports a 865c fuel injected air cooled twin cylinder engine that hums along quietly and efficiently, maximizing fuel economy and pure riding time. Simply flick the key, turn it over and you have a ride that is worry free while not sacrificing any performance gains. The peppy twin cylinder engine moves forward with exacting precision and throttle response whether going at it slow or wide-open. And the feel of the ride…is quite like nothing else, it’s as though the machine has a soul beckoning to be mated with that of the riders’.

Satisfying that uncovered niche that exists in everyone’s soul, the 2011 Triumph Bonneville affords anyone willing to ride the ability to explore both the world around them as well as themselves as an individual. By somehow tapping into the framework of man (or woman) it inspires one to go forth and observe the world from a different vantage point – allowing them to appreciate the intrinsic value of life just a bit more. My recommendation for anyone who feels drawn to one in a showroom, make it your own and never look back. Few things in life can offer this much satisfaction. Combine that with the knowledgeable and quality staff of quality Triumph dealership like St. Pete Power Sports and you’ve got a winning combination that will continue to pay dividends as the relationship grows.

Ride fast. Live well.

- Jason Paul Michaels

Recommended Upgrades & Accessories:

1) While the quiet exhaust is welcomed by some, others may find delight in the romp of the throttle just a tad more with a set of upgraded British Customs pipes. They offer a bit more grunt as well as a nice performance gain that can be felt at the heart of the matter whilst twisting the throttle.

2) If riding two-up or one-up with gear the factory available rear back rest is a fantastic option. It’ll keep the Misses happy on long rides and serves as a fantastic place for securing a ruck-sack for those heading out to explore on their own for days at a time.

3) To truly experience the 2011 Bonneville riding experience a retro Biltwell Hustler DOT 3/4 open-face helmet is a must. Feeling the air in your face while still being protected really adds to the whole experience. Slide on a set of Raybans or vintage aviator goggles and you’ll look the part as well as play it.

Alrights folks, things are heatin’ up in the south with MVR events! Good times, great people and slick vintage speed machines! Come on out and join the Dime City Cycles Crew at the first annual Mods vs. Rockers Cocoa Beach event coming up on April 23rd. There’s a ride in bike show, dance contest and nice coastal ride exploring gorgeous Cocoa Beach! It’s going to be a fantastic time!

Please spread the word via Facebook and your BLOGS!

DCC has some new friends in Iceland! Be sure to checkout their BLOG (if you can read Iclandic) at http://www.asarnir.blogspot.com/ Toggi, Jon and Litli are beginning builds on three new Cafe bikes- a CB 750 4 k1, CB 750 Hawk, CB 250. Very cool guys! Can’t wait to see photos and details on the bikes as they begin to go together. Ride fast, live well!

Dime City would like to send a huge thanks to Brent and the entire Iron Promotions Crew for throwing one bad-ass event! Skate fast. Ride faster. was a huge success! We’d also like to shout out to the Lowside Syndicate for providing SWAG & MAGS to enjoy during the event and everyone else for participating.

Taking our “Paint Fast.” idea to the pinnacle, these boys road down to the Legendary Cabbage Patch biker bar in Daytona and forged the colored mark of The Wing’d Piston above the famous entry way to the main bar. For those of you who’ve been there you know it’s infamy…

Matt Bort, from Jacksonville, FL- Dime City solutes you, hombre! Way to be! You couldn’t have selected a more perfect place to lay down the logo! We’ll be in touch with your $50 gift certificate to DimeCityCycles.com.

Keep on Skating. Keep on Riding. And Keep on Paintin!

All right guys, time to grab your deck and hit the road! Iron Promotions is kicking off their first “Skate Fast… Ride Faster” event taking place in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding areas. And WOW is it shaping up to be a killer event!

Join Dime City Cycles along with a bunch of other great sponsors like Biltwell and Lowside Magazine as this gleaming crew of Converse clad pavement cutters ride to and from Jacksonville’s coolest Skateboard parks.

The event starts at 6PM Friday the 12th at an undisclosed location and the party ensues till morning when the boys mount and head out for wicked day of riding from Stone Edge Skatepark to New Smyrna Skarepark with their final stop being The World Famous, KONA Skatepark.

Now, it wouldn’t be a wreckless group of motorcycle riding skateboarders unless someone brought spray paint right? So, Dime City Cycles has partnered up with Iron Promtions, whose bringin’ the paint, to run a little live social media contest during the days events!

We’ve sent a handful of Wing’d Piston stencils to the Iron Promotions Crew to be used along the way to permanently emblazon the iconinc mark of speed and freedom into the Urban American landscape.  How sweet is that?

The guys on the ride will be sending in camera phone shots from the location of the offending paint distribution (no cop cars, old ladies or animals guys!) directly to our Facebook page for everyone to comment on and rate so please check-in on Facebook Friday and Saturday to put your votes out there!

On Saturday night, after Big Blue takes it’s last soul on the vert, we will pick the winner who will receive a bitchin’ Dime City Swag bag packed full of Mo’chine lovin’ DCC style!

For more information on the ride and if you want to join in just shoot Iron Promtions an email – 904cafe@gmail.com

Skate Fast… Ride Faster! And, Paint Well!

When you combine such esteemed talent such as- Chopper Dave, Max Schaaf, Shinya Kimura, Keino Sasaki and a handful of others with the creative energy flowing through a town, like Brooklyn, in a place called “Root Studios” you end up with one of the best motorcycle venue’s possible.. Mix in a few thousand spectators on some of the sweetest custom rides in the US of A, some of the last remaining Hells Angels and antics of DicE Magazine and it just goes right over the top. We’re talking about the 2nd Annual Brooklyn Invitational.

Last month sneaky Pete, Jordan and I (Jason) took residence in Gotham City for a few days immersing ourselves in the sights and the local flora fauna. What a trip it was! From the crazy taxi cab solo’s of Pete to the awesome deli owner who was charging people more because she didn’t believe Turkey was a real “lunch” meat to the girls at Hogs and Heffers who made us their own….wow! What a trip!

In short, the DicE magazine party was a blast and we got a chance to hang with not only Matt and Dean, but the guys from Lowside Magazine as well. Matchless Bar in downtown Brooklyn was the perfect venue for one of the best parties we’ve ever been to. It was like we rolled back in time and traffic stopped as lines of custom chops and cafe’s took over the streets running through red lights, pulling wheelies and scaring woman and children. Hot damn, it’s good to be alive!

As for the show- words cannot express the positive creative energy that was present within the confines of Root Studios. Some of the best custom builders in the world were present with their mo’chines in all their glory, seeking none. That was the most interesting thing about the event… It wasn’t for PR, money or fame. It was simply for the sheer benefit of sharing what we all love with one another. The art of creating custom motorcycles.

To view the full gallery check it out here on our Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/dimecitycycles

If you have the opportunity, we strongly suggest you attend next year. It will give you a new perspective on the way building bikes and presenting should be…

For more information checkout their BLOG at http://brooklyninvitationalbikeshow.blogspot.com/

For those looking to dig a little deeper, checkout the last couple and upcoming issues of DicE Magazine where-in they are presenting “The White Knights in The House of Color” the brotherhood responsible for the event. http://wkithok.blogspot.com/