I really want to thank all of the CycleFish members who attended (approximately 60+ that I know of), and I want to especially thank DebraJo, HighRisk, Deener and Harleyman for all of their help in setting up the CycleFish Camp, and Danielle and all the Kiwanis of the Redwoods for their hospitality!

Too Broke for Sturgis put on by ABATE of Arizona in Mormon Lake, AZ. Laura and I will be attending and host the CycleFish Meet & Greet.

Run 21 put on by ABATE of Oregon in Birkenfeld, OR. Jeff (HighRisk) and Denise (Deener) will be hosting the CycleFish Meet & Greet here.

If you are interested in hosting a CycleFish Meet & Greet at an event in your area, just contact Lucky and we'll make sure you get everything you need. A couple of events coming up that we can't attend but would really like to have CycleFish Meet & Greets at are: Sturgis and the Easyriders Rodeo Tour & Motorcycle Rally in Chillicothe, OH

July Photo of the Month: "Never Forget" - Submitted by SolarBill

Although no new features were added to the site this month, we have been hard at work updating our systems and processes to ensure CycleFish is running faster than ever and able to handle our future growth. We apologize for any inconvenience the couple of short outages that were necessary to complete these may have caused, and we hope you are noticing that the CycleFish site is now running faster.

Extreme Cycle Radio

We want to thank Easyriders Magazine for sponsoring this month's newsletter with their Subscription Sweepstakes.

As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, be sure to browse around and see what's new. And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.

March means Daytona Bike Week, which to many is the Official Kick off to the 2011 Rally Season.  In talking to a number of the rally and event promoters, the feedback we are getting from most is that things are already looking a little better for attendance in 2011.  Of course no one is expecting attendance to be back at the all time highs we saw 4 or 5 years ago, but most are fairly positive that this year will show an increase over the 2010 all time low.  Laura (HDBeech) has been working harder than ever to ensure we get all of the 2011 motorcycle events and rallies listed in our Event Calendar as early as possible so that eveyone can start making their plans now for the rallies they will be attending.

Congratulations to our two Bike of the Month Winners for March 2011!

Stock Bike of the Month: 2007 Road King from MeanKing07

Custom Bike of the Month: Custom Sportster Chopper from 63scorpio

Vintage Bike of the Month: 1954 Harley Davidson Panhead from dkki 

For the April Bike of the Month, we want to thank HiJinx Apparel for sponsoring the contest and donating a Free T-Shirt for each of the winners.  So for your chance to get your bike featured on the CycleFish Home Page AND get a FREE HiJinx T-Shirt of your choice.  Enter your bike now by going to the April Bike of the Month forum post.
 

Note: If you have a CycleFish Business profile and would be interested in sponsoring the Bike of the Month, contact Lucky

2010 CycleFish Patch Blowout

We have a limited number of CycleFish “Member Since 2010” Patches left and are selling them at the reduced cost of $3.00, with Free Shipping.  If you signed up in 2010 and would like to get your CycleFish patch...  Click Here To Order Now!

We also have the new “Member Since 2011” CycleFish Patches available in the CycleFish store.

 Please Welcome Our Newest Featured Businesses...

AccessPowersports.com - Free Online Motorcycle Classifieds, Powersport Dealer Tools, and Tons of Funny Motorcycle T-Shirts

Providing a motorcycle and ATV classified service is a top priority at Access Powersports. It's hard to find a powersports-exclusive classified service on the web that's completely free, nationwide, allows for 60 high quality images per posting, includes easy video embedding, and provides anonymous postings to reduce spam in your inbox. We want to fill the gap and offer a quick, clean, user-friendly service to all motorcycle enthusiasts looking to buy or sell a motorcycle, ATV, part, or accessory.

Biker Diva Apparel - Stylish affordable clothing for women who love to ride

As a woman that loves to ride I found it difficult to find sassy affordable clothing to wear so I set out on a quest to provide all women riders stylish affordable clothing! We offer t-shirts, halter tops, sassy knit tops, and hand decorated crystal bandanas. New styles are added often so make sure you visit our web site often!

Other CycleFish Featured Businesses

• AccessPowerSports - Free Online Motorcycle Classifieds and More  NEW!
• Attorney 4 Bikers – A Biker Representing Bikers
• Bike Illuminators – Motorcycle LED Lighting
• BikerCrap.com – Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
• Biker Diva Apparel – Stylish Affordable Clothing For Women Who Ride  NEW!
  
• Biker Wear House – Biker Clothing & accessories
• Brukus Motorcycle Parts – Custom Security, Safety, & Comfort for Motorcycles
• Custom Patches – Quality Custom Embroidered Patches
• CycleBlind – All The Stuff You CAN Live Without
• Favorite Jewel -  Jewelry & Sunglasses for the Rider
• Harley Davidson Collectables – Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More
• Hijinx Apparel – Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel  Bike of the Month Sponsor
  
• JLH Oils – Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Lubricant for Your Motorcycle
• KewMetal – Custom Motorcycle Accessories
• Lady Biker Stuff – Quality Womens Motorcycle Gear & clothing
• LED Doctor – LED Lighting for Your Bike
• Motorcycle Sunglasses 4U – Great Selection of Motorcycle Eyewear
• Old Harry’s Leather Goods – Quality Leather at Afffordable Prices
• Old Skool Cycle Werks – Innovative One-Piece Bolt On Motorcycle Body Kits
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant – Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
• Route 22 Cycles – Tri-State Motorcycle Sales & Service Center in Brewster, NY
• Save Your Skull – Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
• Wrapter  - Unique Ponytail / Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair

Remember these businesses, along with those you see advertising with banner ads throughout the site, are the ones who support the CycleFish site, keeping it free to our users.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have a number of events supporting our site via paid advertisements and featured listings for their events.  Be sure to look for them in the calendar with the highlighted listings.  If you are the promoter of an event and would like to upgrade to a Featured Listing or add a Banner for your event, contact Lucky

As always, we want to thank every one of you for being a part of CycleFish and making it one of the best motorcycle communities on the internet.  Those who are active on the site (sharing content, leaving comments, making friends, etc), have already realized the benefits of being a part of a great community, sharing a common interest…motorcycles and riding.  So if you haven’t been here in a while or taken the time to meet some new fellow riders, be sure to stop by and meet some new friends.

  Regards,

  Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Even though it’s only February, we can already tell that riding season is just around the corner.  For some there has already been a few breaks in the weather allowing for short rides and for others it may still be a ways off.  But they are already thinking about getting the bike ready for when the weather does clear!  Whether you are just pulling your bike out of winter storage or you’re one of the lucky ones that can ride all year round, this is always a good time to give your bike a complete inspection to make sure it is safe and reliable.  Be sure to review the Basic Motorcycle Inspection Tips.

We can also tell that riding season is coming, because the event planners and promoters are finalizing the dates and details on the 2011 Events, Rallies, and Runs, and of course we are working hard to make sure we have as many as possible listed in our Event Calendar. We have over 1,200 events already listed in the calendar and are adding between 20 and 50 new events every day.

Congratulations to our two Bike of the Month Winners for February 2011!

Algiejive and his 1945 Knucklehead Chopper for the Vintage Class and
Numbnutz and his 2006 Softail Springer for the Stock Class.

Note: Since there were only two entries in the Custom Class, they will be moved into the March contest.

To enter your bike, go to the March Bike of the Month forum post.
 

2010 CycleFish Patch Blowout

We have a limited number of CycleFish “Member Since 2010” Patches left and are selling them at the reduced cost of $3.00, with Free Shipping.  If you signed up in 2010 and would like to get your CycleFish patch...  Click Here To Order Now!
We also have the new “Member Since 2011” CycleFish Patches available in the CycleFish store.

As we mentioned in our last newsletter…2010 was a great year and we are looking forward to an even better 2011.  Well we are off to a really good start.  Thanks to the growing popularity of CycleFish and all of our great members, new member registration has been at an all time high over the past several weeks with an average of 37 new members joining CycleFish every day.  Please let’s not forget to make these new users feel welcome by dropping them a  message or profile comment welcoming them to the site.

Since we do have so many new members on the site, I would like to take just a minute to answer a few of the questions we get most frequently from our members, both new and old…

How Do I Add A Profile Picture and Update My Profile?  Simply place your mouse over the small arrow to the right of the word Profile on the User Menu and select one of the three options… “Edit Profile Information”, “Change Profile Photo”, or “Edit Profile Layout”.  You can also go to your Profile page by clicking on Profile on the user menu and from there use the link in the left column to edit your profile information.

How Do I Add Content Such As Photo Albums, Blogs, Classified Ads, Etc?  Pretty much all features can be accessed from the My Apps menu.  To access the My Apps menu, place your cursor over the small arrow next to “My Apps” on the user menu and select the feature in which you would like to add content or edit your existing content.

What Is The Difference Between Posting A Blog Or A Forum Topic?  Blogs and Forum Topics are similar in the fact that both allow you to share information with other users.  The difference, at least as we encourage it here on CycleFish, is that a Blog is typically information you want to share without a lot of interaction from other users.  Blogs are typically seen by those who view your Profile and follow through to your Blog section.  Forum posts however are much more interactive and used when you want other users to continue the topic.  Forums are also much more readily viewed by all other users.

Our Newest Vendor On Vendor Row… Favorite Jewelry

Favorite Jewelry carries a complete line of Stainless Steel Jewelry that is Biker Tough.  They also have very affordable Sunglasses for Riders.  And anything ordered through the Favorite Jewelry CycleFish Storefront Ships FREE to any address in the United States!

CycleFish Featured Businesses

• Attorney 4 Bikers – A Biker Representing Bikers
• Bike Illuminators – Motorcycle LED Lighting
• BikerCrap.com – Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
• Biker Diva Apparel – Stylish Affordable Clothing For Women Who Ride  NEW!
  
• Biker Wear House – Biker Clothing & accessories
• Brukus Motorcycle Parts – Custom Security, Safety, & Comfort Accessories for Motorcycles
• Custom Patches – Quality Custom Embroidered Patches
• CycleBlind – All The Stuff You CAN Live Without
• Favorite Jewel -  Jewelry & Sunglasses for the Rider  NEW!
• Harley Davidson Collectables – Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More
• Hijinx Apparel – Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
• JLH Oils – Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Lubricant for Your Motorcycle
• KewMetal – Custom Motorcycle Accessories
• Lady Biker Stuff – Quality Womens Motorcycle Gear & clothing
• LED Doctor – LED Lighting for Your Bike
• Motorcycle Sunglasses 4U – Great Selection of Motorcycle Eyewear
• Old Harry’s Leather Goods – Quality Leather at Afffordable Prices
• Old Skool Cycle Werks – Innovative One-Piece Bolt On Motorcycle Body Kits
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant – Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
• Route 22 Cycles – Tri-State Motorcycle Sales & Service Center in Brewster, NY
• Save Your Skull – Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
• Wrapter  - Unique Ponytail / Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair

Remember these businesses, along with those you see advertising with banner ads throughout the site, are who support the CycleFish site, keeping it free to our users.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have a number of events supporting our site via paid advertisements and featured listings for their events.  Be sure to look for them in the calendar with the highlighted listings.

As always, we want to thank every one of you for being a part of CycleFish and making it one of the best motorcycle communities on the internet.  Those who are active on the site (sharing content, leaving comments, making friends, etc), have already realized the benefits of being a part of a great community, sharing a common interest…motorcycles and riding.  So if you haven’t been here in a while or taken the time to meet some new fellow riders, be sure to stop by and meet some new friends.

  Regards,

  Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

First of all, we want to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year!

2010 was a great year here at CycleFish and we’re looking forward to an even better 2011.  We started out 2010 with right around 4,000 registered users, and activity was starting to pick up with 100 or so user actions every day (comments, forum posts, messages, etc).  As we move into 2011 we now have over 12,000 users and 100’s of user actions every HOUR.

In 2010 we saw our first few CycleFish Meet & Greets where groups of CycleFish members met in person.  Some were held in conjunction with major motorcycle events like Sturgis and the Redwood Run; others were put together by users to meet up in places like Bowling Green, KY, Maggie Valley, NC, Santiago Canyon, CA, Orlando, FL, and even Ireland!  A good time was had by all and many friendships were made and solidified. We are looking forward to many more CycleFish Meet & Greets in 2011.  I know that Laura and I were lucky enough to personally meet around 100 CycleFish members last year, both locally and traveling to events!  Visit the Meet & Greet Forum for more information on attending or organizing a Meet & Greet in your area.

 
There were also some changes to the site itself last year (hopefully for the better), adding some new features and improving the overall function of the site.  Some of the things that were added were… 

Chat – The Chat program got off to kind of a slow start and is still growing in popularity, so be sure to check it out by clicking the Chat link on the user menu when you are on the site. 

Video Sharing – Allows users to upload videos and share YouTube videos in their own Video Galleries. 

Vendor Row – CycleFish Business users can now sell their products directly on the CycleFish website.  Be sure to check out Vendor Row to see these great products.  If you are a business wanting to sell your products on Vendor Row, Click Here for more information. 

Garage & Service Tracker – A cool feature that serves several functions.  First, your Garage lets you share pictures and information on your bike(s) with other users.  Second, the Service Tracker feature lets you conveniently store all of your bikes’ maintenance records right here on CycleFish so they can be quickly accessed anywhere you have internet service.  Click Here for more more information on the Garage & Service Tracker feature. 

Site Tutorials - We added a few Video Tutorials to assist you in using some of the basic features on CycleFish and will be adding many new tutorials in the near future.  In the meantime, if you ever have any questions on using the features on CycleFish, fell free to ask us, or the forum is always a great place to ask your fellow users for help. 

Event Listings – With over 8,000 events listed last year, one of the most popular sections on the CycleFish website is our Motorcycle Event Calendar.   Although it was not added in 2010, our Event Calendar has lots of new features and functionality including new sort options, easier to use layout, and the ability for event promoters to upgrade their events to featured events and add banners for even more promotion.  If you are an event promoter and want to increase your event’s promotion, contact us today! 

Looking back, 2010 was a GREAT year on CycleFish, but that’s nothing compared to what we have planned for 2011! 

Now on the current stuff… 

Congratulations to our two Bike of the Month Winners for January 2011 

In the Stock Class, we have streeglide and his Harley Davidson FLH and for the Vintage Class, we have jbgoodner2 and his 1962 Police Special Duo Glide. 

To enter your bike, go to the February Bike of the Month forum post. 

We are working hard to get all of the 2011 events in our calendar as soon as the information becomes available.  To help you with planning your big trips, we have updated the information and dates for almost all of the Major Motorcycle Events for 2011.  

Along with all the new personal users we have on CycleFish, we now have over 400 Business Users here on CycleFish, including these featured users who are helping to support the CycleFish website… 

Attorney 4 Bikers – A Biker Representing Bikers

Bike Illuminators – Motorcycle LED Lighting

BikerCrap.com – Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories

Biker Wear House – Biker Clothing & accessories

Brukus Motorcycle Parts – Custom Security, Safety, & Comfort Accessories for Motorcycles

Custom Patches – Quality Custom Embroidered Patches

CycleBlind – All The Stuff You CAN Live Without

Harley Davidson Collectables – Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More

H.D. Cycles & Salvage – Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts

Hijinx Apparel – Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel

JLH Oils – Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Lubricant for Your Motorcycle

KewMetal – Custom Motorcycle Accessories

Lady Biker Stuff – Quality Womens Motorcycle Gear & clothing

LED Doctor – LED Lighting for Your Bike

Motorcycle Sunglasses 4U – Great Selection of Motorcycle Eyewear

Old Harry’s Leather Goods – Quality Leather at Afffordable Prices

Old Skool Cycle Werks – Innovative One-Piece Bolt On Motorcycle Body Kits

Rainbow Oaks Restaurant – Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California

Route 22 Cycles – Tri-State Motorcycle Sales & Service Center in Brewster, NY

Save Your Skull – Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear

Waxing Frenzy – High Performance Detailing Products

Wrapter  - Unique Ponytail / Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair 

Remember these businesses, along with those you see advertising with banner ads throughout the site, are who support the CycleFish site, keeping it free to our users.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support. 

As always, we want to thank every one of you for being a part of CycleFish and making it one of the best motorcycle communities on the internet.  Those who are active on the site (sharing content, leaving comments, making friends, etc), have already realized the benefits of being a part of a great community, sharing a common interest…motorcycles and riding.  So if you haven’t been here in a while or taken the time to meet some new fellow riders, be sure to stop by and meet some new friends. 

Regards,

Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Well it must be almost Christmas, because my lights are up... and I am far from the first one on the block to get the Christmas lights up.  This always seems to be a busy time of the year for everyone including myself, so I'm going to keep the newsletter real short.

I do want to remind everyone one more time to please try to make it to a Toy Run, or one of the other charity or benefit events being held during the holiday season.  Our Motorcycle Event Calendar has plenty of them listed so you should be able to find one in your area.

This would also be a great time to say Thank You to a Soldier.  If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq.

Bike of the Month Winners

Congratulations to our two Bike of the Month Winners for December 2010.  For the Stock Class we have trnman32 with his 2006 Fat Boy; and for the Custom Class we have NightDragon with his 1998 Softail.

CycleFish Business Sponsors...

We would like to welcome two new Business Sponsors to Cyclefish...

Attorney 4 Bikers

A Biker Representing Bikers.

Brad is a biker, enjoying motorcycling his entire life, starting on a mini-bike, then motocross and has been riding cruisers ever since. Brad's favorite rides have been to Sturgis, SD; Milwaukee, WI; Virginia; Evansville, IN; Tennessee; and Blairsville, GA. There is no such thing as a long ride, especially with good friends!

Brad is a trial attorney, licensed in Florida, practicing in the areas of Personal Injury & Wrongful Death. Brad has over 20 years of professional experience, also having high peer review ratings for the past 10 years, since 2000.
 

CycleBlind

All the Stuff You ... CAN ... Live Without.

A modest line of motorcycle clothing and accessories at affordable prices including some very unique items like pony tails for your helmet, and some very useful items like  boot stirrups and lace clips for riders.

At CYCLEBLIND, customer service is our number one priority.

You can also purchase many of CycleBlind's products right here from their CycleFish Storefront.

Other CycleFish Business Sponsors...

• Attorney 4 Bikers - A Biker Representing Bikers New!
• Bike Illuminators - Motorcycle LED Lighting
• BikerCrap.com - Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
  
• Biker Wear House - Biker Clothing & Accessories
  
• Brukus Motorcycle Parts - Security & Safety Products for Motorcycles
• Custom Patches - Quality Patches
  
• CycleBlind - All the Stuff You CAN Live Without New!
• Harley Davidson Collectibles - Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More
• H.D. Cycles & Salvage - Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts
  
• Hijinx Apparel - Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
  
• JLHOils - Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 
• Kewl Metal - Custom Motorcycle Accessories
  
• Lady Biker Stuff - Quality Women's Motorcycle Gear and Clothing
  
• LED Doctor - LED Lighting for Your Bike
• Motorcycle Sunglasses 4U -  Great Selction of Motorcycle Protective Eyewear
• Old Harry's Leather Goods - Quality Leather Goods at Affordable Prices
  
• Old Skool Cycle Werks - Innovative 1-pc Bolt-On Motorcycle Body Kits
  
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant - Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
  
• Route 22 Cycles - Tri-State Motorcycle Sales & Service Center in Brewster, NY
• Save Your Skull - Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
  
• Waxing Frenzy - High Performance Detailing Products
• Wrapter - Unique Ponytail / Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair

Please remember these businesses, along with the ones you see ads for in the right column, are who support the CycleFish site.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have some great products from a number of our business members in our CycleFish Vendor Row.  Be sure to visit regularly to see what's been added.

As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, be sure to browse around and see what's new.  And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.

We want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Safe and Happy New year!

Regards,

Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Your CycleFish Ride Leaders

I'm not sure about you, but I am sitting here wondering what happened to 2010.  It seems like it was just the beginning of summer, and now we're rolling into Holiday Season again.  We already have our Thanksgiving plans in place, and I have started looking through the garage making sure I know where all the Christmas decorations are. In last month's Newsletter we mentioned a post on Winterizing Your Motorcycle, and we received a lot of feedback stating that many do not winterize their bikes; they keep them ready to roll for those occasions when the roads are clear and the sun is shining.  However even if you're not putting the bike up for the winter, a good suggestion from our friend BailOut is to use the Time Change (both Spring & Fall) as a reminder to give your bike a thorough inspection.  Here are some tips on performing a Basic Motorcycle Inspection.

Another great tradition that starts this time of year is the Toy Runs.  Around the country dealers, charity organizations, motorcycle clubs, and riding groups are holding Toy Runs to collect toys for those a little less fortunate than most of us.  Be sure to check our Motorcycle Event Calendar for a Toy Run in your area.  And if you know of a Toy Run (or any motorcycle event) that is not listed in our calendar, be sure to list it or let us know so we can list it.

Bike of the Month Winners

Congratulations to our two Bike of the Month Winners for November 2010.  For the Stock Class we have afranz with his 2009 Road King Classic; and for the Vintage Class we have Breeze64 with her 1964 FLH Panhead.  Since this was the closest contest ever, we also want to mention BigMike60 who came in second in the Stock Class (by 4 votes) with his 2005 Springer Softail.

CycleFish Business Sponsors...

We would like to welcome two new Business Sponsors to Cyclefish...

Brukus Motorcycle Parts

To secure your investment in your bike - The Big Brukus invents, designs and produces security and safety devices for motorcycles - primarily Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes. Currently Brukus Motorcycle Parts, LLC has 5 products on the market with 3 more in development and lots of ideas and suggestions for new ones.

The Brukus line currently includes 4 Securing Products for Harley Touring bikes - SaddlebagSecure for all touring bike saddlebags, Harley Fender Security Screw, SaddlebagSecure Combi-Lock for FLHRS saddlebags, and ShieldShackle for Road King Detachable Windshields. Their 5th product is WingShields ~ hand deflectors for Harleys and Metrics - protecting your hands from wind-chill, bugs and road debris.

You can find Brukus products on their website, and right here in their CycleFish Store.
 

Route 22 Cycles

Located in Brewster, NY and serving the Tri-State area.

Since opening our doors for the first time in April of 2005, Route 22 Cycles has been all about quality customer service. We are a full Service and Repair and performance facility capable of working on any major make and model Motorcycle, ATV, UTV, or Snowmobile. In addition, our Parts Department will help you with all your O.E.M. and Aftermarket parts and accessories.

Route 22 Cycles also offers sales of quality pre-owned motorcycles, as well as sales of new Hyosung motorcycles, 1 year of free maintenance and financing as low as 1.99%.

Other CycleFish Business Sponsors...

• Bike Illuminators - Motorcycle LED Lighting
• BikerCrap.com - Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
  
• Biker Wear House - Biker Clothing & Accessories
  
• Brukus Motorcycle Parts - Security & Safety Products for Motorcycles New!
• Custom Patches - Quality Patches
  
• Golden Valley Getaways - Biker Friendly Accommodations in NC
  
• Harley Davidson Collectibles - Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More
• H.D. Cycles & Salvage - Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts
  
• Hijinx Apparel - Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
  
• JLHOils - Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 
• Kewl Metal - Custom Motorcycle Accessories
  
• Lady Biker Stuff - Quality Women's Motorcycle Gear and Clothing
  
• LED Doctor - LED Lighting for Your Bike
• Motorcycle Sunglasses 4U -  Great Selction of Motorcycle Protective Eyewear
• Old Harry's Leather Goods - Quality Leather Goods at Affordable Prices
  
• Old Skool Cycle Werks - Innovative 1-pc Bolt-On Motorcycle Body Kits
  
• Power Sport Models - Harley-Davidson Scale Replicas
  
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant - Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
  
• Route 22 Cycles - Tri-State Motorcycle Sales & Service Center in Brewster, NY New!
• Save Your Skull - Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
  
• Waxing Frenzy - High Performance Detailing Products
• Wrapter - Unique Ponytail / Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair

Please remember these businesses along with the ones you see ads for in the right column are who support the CycleFish site.  Please take the time to visit their profiles, and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have some great products from a number of our business members in our CycleFish Vendor Row.  Be sure to visit regularly to see what's been added.

And don't forget to check out our newest section; Shopping Deals.  This is an area where we place online shopping savings deals offered by merchants for CycleFish members and visitors.  The deals are not only motorcycle related, they help you save on all of your online purchases.  We are working hard to gather some new deals to save you money on your Holiday Shopping as well as your daily purchases.

As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, be sure to browse around and see what's new.  And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.

Regards,

Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Your CycleFish Ride Leaders

As I sit here writing this newsletter, I look outside at the first real rainstorm here in Southern California.  Our indication that summer has officially come to an end.  For some that does not mean the end of riding season, it just means we have to break out the winter gear.  For others it is the sad realization that it is almost time to put the bike up for winter.  If that’s you, be sure to take a look at the forum post on Winterizing Your Motorcycle so you know your bike will be ready to go in the spring.  And for those that still have plenty of riding weather ahead, we still have over 500 rides, runs, and rallies listed in the Event Calendar between now and the end of the year.  Plus we are working hard on filling up the 2011 calendar so you can start making plans now.

Speaking of events… I would like to remind everyone to do your best to support the events in your area that are put on to benefit a worthy cause.  We have spoken to many promoters of charity events about promoting their event for 2011, and far too many are telling me the events may not go on because of low participation.   A few have told me that the money they raised did not even cover the costs to put it on, so little or even no money was provided to the charity.  I know times are tough for many of us, but all I ask is we do what we can to support some of the charity and benefit events in our areas.  If you can’t afford to help out financially, maybe consider offering to donate your time or services to help out.


Bike of the Month Winners

We would like to congratulate our three Bike of the Month Winners for October.  For the Stock Class we have ruger12pk and his 2000 FLSTC Softail; for the Custom Class we have lwrd81 and his 2005 Custom Softail; and for the Vintage Class we have 56PAN and his 1956 Panhead Hydra Glide.




Using the CycleFish Site

As we continue to grow in record numbers, we are hearing from some of our new members that they are having trouble figuring out how to use some of the features on the CycleFish site.  Just a reminder that we do have tutorials for some of the common features in our Video Tutorial section which can be found by clicking “More” on the main menu.  We will also be working on many new tutorials based on the questions we have received from our users…Look for those to be up in the next week or so.

The most popular question we get is “How do I update my profile, and add a profile picture?”  All areas of your profile, including adding a profile picture can be done by  placing your mouse over the small arrow next to “Profile” on the user menu (right under the main menu at the top of the page) and selecting “Edit Profile Information” from the dropdown menu.


New to the CycleFish Store – Ride Bells

We have just added over 30 different styles of ride bells to the CycleFish Store.  These bells may be purchased and delivered to you, or you can purchase one for a friend here on CycleFish.  To purchase a bell for a friend, simply purchase the bell through the store as normal.  Once you have completed your  purchase send a message to the user CycleFish and let us know the username of the person you wish to send the bell to, the user will receive a message letting them know you have gifted them a bell, and will be asked for their shipping information so we can ship the bell directly to them.  See the Full Selection of Ride Bells Here!
 

Preferred CycleFish Businesses...

• Bike Illuminators - Motorcycle LED Lighting
• BikerCrap.com - Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
  
• Biker Diva Apparel - Stylish Affordable Clothing for Women Who Ride
  
• Biker Wear House - Biker Clothing & Accessories
  
• Custom Patches - Quality Patches
  
• Golden Valley Getaways - Biker Friendly Accommodations in NC
  
• Harley Davidson Collectibles - Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More
• H.D. Cycles & Salvage - Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts
  
• Hijinx Apparel - Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
  
• JLHOils - Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 
• Kewl Metal - Custom Motorcycle Accessories
  
• Lady Biker Stuff - Quality Women's Motorcycle Gear and Clothing
  
• LED Doctor - LED Lighting for Your Bike
• Motorcycle Sunglasses 4U -  Great Selction of Motorcycle Protective Eyewear New!
• Old Harry's Leather Goods - Quality Leather Goods at Affordable Prices
  
• Old Skool Cycle Werks - Innovative 1-pc Bolt-On Motorcycle Body Kits
  
• Power Sport Models - Harley-Davidson Scale Replicas
  
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant - Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
  
• SeymourDaBull - Unique BBQ Aprons & T-Shirts
• Save Your Skull - Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
  
• Waxing Frenzy - High Performance Detailing Products
• Wrapter - Unique Ponytail / Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair 

Please remember these businesses along with the ones you see ads for in the right column are who support the CycleFish site.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have some great products from a number of our business members in our CycleFish Mall.  Be sure to visit regularly to see what's been added.

And don't forget to check out our newest section; Shopping Deals.  This is an area where we place online shopping savings deals offered by merchants for CycleFish members and visitors.  The deals are not only motorcycle related, they help you save on all of your online purchases.

As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, you need to check back in and see what's been going on.  And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.

Regards,

Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Your CycleFish Ride Leaders

Wow, I can't believe that summer is winding down already...it seems like it just got here.  But luckily for most there is still plenty of riding season, and still lots more events coming up.   This year we had more events than ever listed in our Event Calendar, and we still have over 600 events listed for this year, so check the calendar often, and we're sure you'll find something to do.

August was another record month here on CycleFish.  I know you hear me say that almost every month, and that is simply because each month the users and activity just continues to grow.  Not only was it a great month for activity here on the site, but off the site as well.  If you are keeping up with the comments, forums, and photos, you probably saw that more and more our CycleFish members are getting together and making new friends.  And to top it all off, we had a great time with a bunch of CycleFish people at the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis. (more on that below)

CycleFish Bike of the Month Winners

We would like to Congratulate our two September Bike of the Month Winners.  For the Stock Class we have buck58 and his 2001 Heritage Softail; and for the Custom Class we have MigMike60 and his 1958 Panhead Custom.

CycleFish In Sturgis

Laura and I set out on Tuesday for Sturgis, and with the exception of a couple of our friends that we knew would be there, we weren't sure how many CycleFish people were going to show up, and how much fun we would have.  We met up with Richard (harleyman) in Barstow, CA and headed north with no real route, just a basic direction.  DebraJo couldn't get the time off work so Richard will pick her up at the airport in SD on Saturday.  We spent three days changing direction to avoid storms, and finally on Friday morning we pulled into Sturgis.  When we arrived at the Buffalo Chip the people there were just wonderful.  Stephanie (the Chip's Marketing person) came and met us at the gate and directed us to the spot they had sectioned off for the CycleFish Camp.

By early afternoon we had the camp set up, the CycleFish banners flying, and a cold beer in our hands.  Now all we had to do was wait for the rest of the CF people to show up throughout the weekend.  We didn't have to wait long...By Saturday morning they all started rolling in and the party was about to start!  We also had the pleasure of having the guys from the Big Dog forum join us at our camp.  Raywood, a long time CF member is also a member of the Big Dog forum website, and asked if we minded if the Big Dog guys camped with us...and we're glad he did.  They are a great group of riders and many are now members here in CycleFish.  I am not going to try to list all the CycleFish members who camped with us, but by the end of the weekend there were bunch of people in the camp, and other CycleFish people stopping by to say hi.  We did all the normal rally stuff; concerts, vendors, rides, etc...but the most fun we had was just sitting around the camp getting to know each other.   You can see more pictures of the CycleFish group in Sturgis here in my photo album.  There are also lots of pictures posted by others that attended, so be sure to browse through the Photo Section for those.

Upcoming CycleFish Meet & Greets

Southeastern Fall Gathering - Maggie Valley, NC - September 24-26 - A gathering put on by CycleFish members for CycleFish members.  Come out and meet a bunch of great CycleFish people in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC.  We will be incorporating a Helping the Homeless Drive on this event.  Click here for the complete details on the location, accommodations, and the Homeless Drive.

We would like to see more CycleFish Meet & Greets around the country.  They can be organized events, like the ones listed above, or just a simple ride or get together at the local watering hole.  If you would like to plan one in your area, just go to the Meet & Greet Forum and get the ball rolling.

Preferred CycleFish Businesses...

• Bike Illuminators - Motorcycle LED Lighting
• BikerCrap.com - Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
  
• Biker Diva Apparel - Stylish Affordable Clothing for Women Who Ride
  
• Biker Wear House - Biker Clothing & Accessories
  
• Custom Patches - Quality Patches
  
• Golden Valley Getaways - Biker Friendly Accommodations in NC
  
• Harley Davidson Collectibles - Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More
• H.D. Cycles & Salvage - Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts
  
• Hijinx Apparel - Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
  
• JLHOils - Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 
• Kewl Metal - Custom Motorcycle Accessories
  
• Lady Biker Stuff - Quality Women's Motorcycle Gear and Clothing
  
• LED Doctor - LED Lighting for Your Bike  New!
• Old Harry's Leather Goods - Quality Leather Goods at Affordable Prices
  
• Old Skool Cycle Werks - Innovative 1-pc Bolt-On Motorcycle Body Kits
  
• Power Sport Models - Harley-Davidson Scale Replicas
  
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant - Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
  
• SeymourDaBull - Unique BBQ Aprons & T-Shirts
• Save Your Skull - Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
  
• Waxing Frenzy - High Performance Detailing Products
• Wrapter - Unique Ponytail / Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair 

Please remember these businesses along with the ones you see ads for in the right column are who support the CycleFish site.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have some great products from a number of our business members in our CycleFish Mall.  Be sure to visit regularly to see what's been added. Here are just a few sample of some of the items our vendors are selling in the mall...

And don't forget to check out our newest section; Shopping Deals.  This is an area where we place online shopping savings deals offered by merchants for CycleFish members and visitors.  The deals are not only motorcycle related, they help you save on all of your online purchases.

We Need Your Help

As you know Laura and I are working hard to make CycleFish the best biker/motorcycling website on the internet.  But to be totally honest, the advertising dollars are not coming in as fast as we had hoped for, and our resources are getting very low.  We started the site with the intention of always keeping it 100% free for users, and that will never change.  So how can you help as a personal user of the site?  First and foremost everyone can help by continuing to grow the site by telling everyone you know about CycleFish...the bigger the site gets, the better chance we have of getting the advertisers to support our site.  Second, we need business on the site.   Many of the businesses that join CycleFish immediately realize what a great community this is, and that our users - thier customers - spend lots of time here, and the smart business realize the benefits of supporting the site with business account upgrades, and advertising.  So be sure to tell anyone and everyone with a motorcycle related business about CycleFish.  And finally you can help support the site by purchasing the CycleFish logo'd products and account upgrades available.  We don't make a large profit off anything we sell to our users, but every little bit helps.

For those business members reading this, we will be sending out a separate Business Newsletter in the next couple of days outlining the ways you can support our community while getting some great advertising at a very reasonable cost.

As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, you need to check back in and see what's been going on.  And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.

Regards,

Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Your CycleFish Ride Leaders

This is going to be a very brief newsletter because we are heading out for Sturgis in the morning, and I still have 3 days worth of stuff to do.  Most importantly I wanted to congratulate the Bike of the Month Winners and fill you in on a couple of new things going on.


Bike of the Month Winners

Congratulations to our three August Bike of the Month Winners... For the Stock Class we have scottaf68, and his Harley Road King Standard; for the Custom Class we have masterofmetal, and his 2000 Harley Springer Custom; and for the Vintage Class we have HogHaven, and his 1974 Norton 850 Commando.

New Feature on CycleFish

CycleFish is indeed a site for bikers, and motorcycle riders, but we are all still people too, many with families, and most looking for ways to save money on everything we buy.  We have opened a new section called CycleFish Shopping Deals where will will be placing deals offered by mostly online retailers for CycleFish members.  Right now there are just a few shopping deals out there, however we do have many more retailers who will be offering deals on our site, and we will get them loaded up as soon as we return from Sturgis.  So check this section often for the latest deals on what you may need to buy.

Upcoming CycleFish Meet & Greets

Sturgis Meet & Greet - Buffalo Chip Campground - August 10 - Well, I'm sure if you are going to be at this one, youalready have your plans in place. We are really looking forward to meeting all of you that are attending

CycleFish Black Hills Group Ride - Meet Full Throttle Saloon - August 12, 10:00am - Ride with us through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.  We will be visiting Mt. Rushmore, making a stop for lunch, and partying afterwards back at the Full Throttle.

Southeastern Fall Gathering - Maggie Valley, NC - September 24-26 - A gathering put on by CycleFish memebrs for CycleFish members.  Come out and meet a bunch of great CycleFish people in beautiful Maggie Valley, NC.  We will be incorporating a Helping the Homeless Drive on this event.  Click here for the complete details on the location, accomidations, and the Homeless Drive.

We would like to see more CycleFish Meet & Greets around the country.  They can be organized events, like the ones listed above, or just a simple ride or get together at the local watering hole.  If you would like to plan one in your area, just go to the Meet & Greet Forum and get the ball rolling.

Preferred CycleFish Businesses...

• Bike Illuminators - Motorcycle LED Lighting
• BikerCrap.com - Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
  
• Biker Diva Apparel - Stylish Affordable Clothing for Women Who Ride
  
• Biker Wear House - Biker Clothing & Accessories
  
• Custom Patches - Quality Patches
  
• Golden Valley Getaways - Biker Friendly Accommodations in NC
  
• Harley Davidson Collectibles - Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More
• H.D. Cycles & Salvage - Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts
  
• Hijinx Apparel - Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
  
• JLHOils - Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 
• Kewl Metal - Custom Motorcycle Accessories
  
• Lady Biker Stuff - Quality Women's Motorcycle Gear and Clothing
  
• Old Harry's Leather Goods - Quality Leather Goods at Affordable Prices
  
• Old Skool Cycle Werks - Innovative 1-pc Bolt-On Motorcycle Body Kits
  
• Power Sport Models - Harley-Davidson Scale Replicas
  
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant - Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
  
• SeymourDaBull - Unique BBQ Aprons & T-Shirts
• Save Your Skull - Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
  
• Waxing Frenzy - High Performance Detailing Products
• Wrapter - Unique Ponytail /  Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair  New!

Please remember these businesses along with the ones you see ads for in the right column are who support the CycleFish site.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have some great products from a number of our business members in our CycleFish Mall.  Be sure to visit regularly to see what's been added.  Some of the featured CycleFish brand products are...

CycleFish Patches & Stickers - Let everyone know you are a part of the greatest biker community on the internet!
 
 

CycleFish Beer Stick and Cooler - These are great for rallies or any event you need to carry a compact cooler to.

As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, you need to check back in and see what's been going on.  And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.

Regards,

Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Your CycleFish Ride Leaders

Wow, what a month June has been here at CycleFish...Not only did we have record numbers of visitors and activity on the site, we also had two very successful CycleFish Meet & Greet Parties, one on the West Coast, and one in Central U.S.  Laura and I just couldn't be any more excited about what CycleFish has become, and how it just continues to grow.  Our main objective when we started the site was to provide a place where ALL type bikers and riders could come together, meet, and make friends - real friends.  Well you don't have to spend a whole lot of time here before you realize how great the people here are, and how easy it is to make friends.  And the two recent Meet & Greet events prove that these friendships go far beyond just knowing people here on the site by username.

CycleFish Meet & Greets

West Coast Meet & Greet at the Redwood Run
 

The first of the two Meet & Greets was held earlier this month at the Redwood Run in Piercy, CA.  Laura and I, along with our good friends Russ & Cindy (of BikerCrap), have been attending the Redwood Run for years - it's one of our favorite rallies!  This year we decided to organize a CycleFish Meet & Greet at the Run for all those CycleFish members here on the West Coast.  As we headed out for Piercy we were not sure what to expect...how many would show?... and would we be able to get a good spot for all the CycleFish campers?  Well when we arrived at the Redwood Run gates a day early, we were greeted with open arms by the Redwood Run Staff.  They had heard about the Meet & Greet and were ready to help us out to make the event the best it could be.  They let us go in the night before the event opened and stake out the spot for all of our CycleFish guests.  So there we were, just Laura and I camping all by ourselves in the vast rally grounds of the Redwood Run...but that didn't last long.

On Friday morning just as the sun came up we got word from the Redwood Run Staff that the gates were about to open, and the mad dash for camping spots by the 1000s who were at the gate was about to start.  As soon as the bikes started rolling past, riders would pull over and ask "is this the CycleFish Camp, I'm user so-and-so", and the CycleFish camp quickly began to fill.  It was so nice to meet in person the people we knew from the site, and of course it was really great to see all of our old friends show up too.  By the time the initial rush was over we had about 20 CycleFish members camping with us, and many more who camped in other spots walking over to introduce themselves.  This continued throughout the weekend, and all in all I think we had about 70 CycleFish members show up and hang out at the camp at one point or another.  It was such a great time hanging out with all the CycleFish members, that we really never even left our camp - with the exception of a couple quick trips to the vendor area, and of course to watch the wet t-shirt contest where all the girls were wearing CycleFish shirts!  We even had one of our CycleFish members represent us in the wet t-shirt contest (but we'll let her tell you about that if she wants to).

The rally went way too fast, and before we knew it it was Sunday morning and everyone was packing up their bikes for the ride home.  We had people leaving for home just a few miles down the road, others heading for WA, MT, OR, AZ, NV, CO, and many places throughout CA.  Laura and I stayed until just about everyone had left to say good-bye and thank each and every one of them for coming out.  It was a great time, and we are already looking forward to next year...and the best news is - There will be a next year.  There was some talk about this being the last Redwood Run after 30+ years, but I heard from the promoters last week and the Redwood Run will go on.

Central U.S. Meet & Greet in Bowling Green, KY

The second CycleFish Meet & Greet was the Central US CycleFish Meet & Greet in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  This one was really special to us because it was organized 100% by a group of CycleFish members, and what a great job they did.  Laura and I were so bummed out that we couldn't make it to this event, and after hearing all the stories and seeing the pictures, we were even more bummed.  Since we weren't there Mike (RexTheRoadDog) was kind enough to send along his account of the event (at least the parts that weren't sworn to never leave KY!)...

In a medium size town in the Southwest Kentucky farm land a small group of internet friends gathered. They came from as far away as West Colorado, upstate New York, Boston, and many places in-between.  All in attendance signed the CycleFish banner sent by Lucky and I counted 24 names. Personally my anticipation of a great time was high as was that of everyone else. To say my vision was exceeded is a serious understatement. IT WAS A FANTASTIC FOUR DAY EVENT. There were no set plans, just people getting to know each other with a few impromptu side trips and a lot of good eatin’!!!.

Extreme and Bon Bon’s site became the defacto gathering place which they graciously shared with the rowdy bunch that almost always was there. It probably had something to do with the meals so fantastically prepared.  MDbikergirl & Steven, Bull Dog, Sky, Adventure Girl, Extreme and Bon Bon supplied most of the Fantastic Meals. And I DO MEAN FANTASTIC!!! The Ettoufee and Boudan (sp) prepared by Extreme and Bon Bon, the jerk chicken and pork prepared by Bulldog were the big hits. Oh, and the coolers were always full of cold water, beer and soda. And a certain someone will remember the White Russians.

This motley crew of internet friends gelled into a cohesive bunch of people who after a few minutes felt as if they were all life-long friends. I know this writer made a lot of good friends. As we slowly broke apart and made our departures there were many tears shed but all agreed to begin planning for the “SECOND Annual Central U.S. CycleFish M&G”. I am already counting the days until that event plus I will surely visit some as I travel near their homes.

I have to echo the unanimous feeling of the attendees.  Thanks to Lucky and Laura for creating CycleFish. This great weekend was made possible because of you two. For those who missed it don’t miss the next.

Your Friend, Mike (RexTheRoadDog)

Upcoming Sturgis Meet & Greet

Sturgis Meet & Greet at the Buffalo Chip (August 10) - We have nailed down all the details and this event will be held at the Pitchfork Fondue & Stage at the Buffalo Chip Campground.  Thanks to our good friend HighRisk at JLHOils  for sponsoring this event and making it possible to create a really great party.  There will be a live band, fully stock bar, and lots of other stuff going on. 

Just announced, The Charlie Brechtel Band, a long-time crowd favorite at the Buffalo Chip will be the featured band at the CycleFish Meet & Greet!

Remember to check the Event Listing regularly for updates.  We are also working on a second Meet & Greet Ride during the Sturgis Rally.  Right now we are thinking of doing it on Thursday morning - meeting up at the Full Throttle Saloon around 10:30 for a ride out to Mt Rushmore, and than back to the Full Throttle later that afternoon...more on that to come.

We would like to see more CycleFish Meet & Greets around the country.  They can be organized events, like the ones listed above, or just a simple ride or get together at the local watering hole.  If you would like to plan one in your area, just go to the Meet & Greet Forum and get the ball rolling.

CycleFish Bike of the Month Winners

We would like to Congratulate our two June Bike of the Month Winners... For the Stock Class: TACO and his 1999 H-D Heritage Softail ; and for the Vintage Class: 1941roy and his 1961 Velocette Viper Clubman.

Preferred CycleFish Businesses...

• BikerCrap.com - Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
  
• Biker Diva Apparel - Stylish Affordable Clothing for Women Who Ride
  
• Bike Illuminators - Motorcycle LED Lighting
  
• Biker Wear House - Biker Clothing & Accessories
  
• Custom Patches - Quality Patches
  
• Dennis Kirk - Online Motorcycle Superstore   New!
• Golden Valley Getaways - Biker Friendly Accommodations in NC
  
• Harley Davidson Collectibles - Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More
• H.D. Cycles & Salvage - Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts
  
• Hijinx Apparel - Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
  
• Hopkins Leather - Motorcycle Apparel and Accessories, Gifts and Collectibles
  
• JLHOils - Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 
• Just 4 Bikers - Custom Designed Biker Shirts and Gifts
• Kewl Metal - Custom Motorcycle Accessories
  
• Lady Biker Stuff - Quality Women's Motorcycle Gear and Clothing
  
• Old Harry's Leather Goods - Quality Leather Goods at Affordable Prices
  
• Old Skool Cycle Werks - Innovative 1-pc Bolt-On Motorcycle Body Kits
  
• Power Sport Models - Harley-Davidson Scale Replicas
  
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant - Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
  
• Save Your Skull - Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
  
• Waxing Frenzy - High Performance Detailing Products
• Wrapter - Unique Ponytail /  Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair  New!

Please remember these businesses along with the ones you see ads for in the right column are who support the CycleFish site.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have some great products from a number of our business members in our CycleFish Mall.  Be sure to visit regularly to see what's been added.  Some of the featured CycleFish brand products are...

CycleFish Patches & Stickers - Let everyone know you are a part of the greatest biker community on the internet!
 
 

CycleFish Beer Stick and Cooler - These are great for rallies or any event you need to carry a compact cooler to.

We Need Your Help

As I am sure most of you realize, the CycleFish network is not free to maintain and took a lot to develop and get to where it is today.  We rely 100% on motorcycle related business to support the site either through upgrading their business profiles, or directly advertising on the site.  So for those of you who are personal users of the site, be sure to let all of your local motorcycle businesses know about CycleFish.  If you would like some business cards to pass out, just drop a message to user CycleFishAdmin, and we will be happy to send you some.

For those of you who have business profiles, we ask that you take a look at the benefits of upgrading your profile, and/or advertising on CycleFish.  In addition to all the benefits you will receive from advertising on one of the fastest growing motorcycle focused websites, you will also be helping to support our great community, which I know our users will show their appreciation for.
 

As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, you need to check back in and see what's been going on.  And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.

Regards,

Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Your CycleFish Ride Leaders

Well here we are in June and just a few days away from the official start of summer.  I hope everyone is getting some nice riding weather, and of course finding the time to ride.  I know Laura and I have been doing lots of riding, mostly local stuff while meeting some of our GREAT CycleFish friends.  But now the events are coming and we are READY to get in some long distance riding, as I am sure many of you are.  To help you find those events, Laura (HDBeech) continues to update the CycleFish Event Calendar daily.   Between Laura's efforts, and our users and event promoters entering events into our calendar, we typically see about 35 to 50 new events added every day.  So be sure to check the calendar often for new events in your area.

We would like to Congratulate our two June Bike of the Month Winners... For the Stock Class: HighRisk, and his 2006 Harley-Davison "KISS" Road King; and for the Custom Class: Bullmoose and his 1969 XLCH Custom Hardtail Springer Bobber.

Chat is Back!

We have corrected the bugs in the Live Chat feature and it is now back up and running.  To use Live Chat simply log in to your account and you will see the new link "Chat" on the user menu toward the top of every page.  The number in the () to the right of the link indicates how many people are currently in the Chat Room.

CycleFish Meet & Greets

West Coast Meet & Greet at the Redwood Run (June 11-13) - This one is getting real close, we are heading out next Wednesday to be in Piercy early Friday morning to get the party started.  We have added a couple of things to the agenda like a group photo shoot on Friday, and a group ride on Saturday morning, so be sure to check the event listing often right up until you leave so you are up to date on all that's happening!

Central U.S. Meet & Greet in Bowling Green KY (June 25 - 28) - This event is being completely organized by CycleFish members and is really growing fast.  Be sure to keep up on all the latest by checking the event listing and the forum thread on this one.

Sturgis Meet & Greet at the Buffalo Chip (August 10) - We have nailed down all the details and this event will be held at the Pitchfork Fondue & Stage at the Buffalo Chip Campground.  Thanks to our good friend HighRisk at JLHOils for sponsoring this event and making it possible to create a really great party.  There will be a live band, fully stock bar, and lots of other stuff going on.  Again check the event listing regularly for updates.  We are also working on a second Meet & Greet ride during the Sturgis...more on that to come.

We would like to see more CycleFish Meet & Greets around the country.  They can be organized events, like the ones listed above, or just a simple ride or get together at the local watering hole.  If you would like to plan one in your area, just go to the Meet & Greet Forum and get the ball rolling.

Preferred CycleFish Businesses...

• BikerCrap.com - Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
  
• Biker Diva Apparel - Stylish Affordable Clothing for Women Who Ride
  
• Bike Illuminators - Motorcycle LED Lighting
  
• Biker Wear House - Biker Clothing & Accessories
  
• Custom Patches - Quality Patches
  
• Golden Valley Getaways - Biker Friendly Accommodations in NC
  
• Harley Davidson Collectibles - Harley Davidson Motorcycle Replicas and More  New!
• Hawg Wild - Custom American V-Twin Motorcycle Products
  
• H.D. Cycles & Salvage - Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts
  
• Hijinx Apparel - Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
  
• Hopkins Leather - Motorcycle Apparel and Accessories, Gifts and Collectibles
  
• Hot Hawgz - Custom White Wall Motorcycle Tires
  
• JLHOils - Specializing in Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil   New!
• Just 4 Bikers - Custom Designed Biker Shirts and Gifts
• Kewl Metal - Custom Motorcycle Accessories
  
• Lady Biker Stuff - Quality Women's Motorcycle Gear and Clothing
  
• Old Harry's Leather Goods - Quality Leather Goods at Affordable Prices
  
• Old Skool Cycle Werks - Innovative 1-pc Bolt-On Motorcycle Body Kits
  
• Power Sport Models - Harley-Davidson Scale Replicas
  
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant - Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
  
• Save Your Skull - Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
  
• Waxing Frenzy - High Performance Detailing Products
• Wrapter - Unique Ponytail /  Braid Wraps for Bikers with Long Hair  New!

Please remember these businesses along with the ones you see ads for in the right column are who support the CycleFish site.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have some great products from a number of our business members in our CycleFish Mall.  Be sure to visit regularly to see what's been added.  Some of the featured CycleFish brand products are...

CycleFish Patches & Stickers - Let everyone know you are a part of the greatest biker community on the internet!
 
 

CycleFish Beer Stick and Cooler - These are great for rallies or any event you need to carry a compact cooler to.

We Need Your Help

As I am sure most of you realize, the CycleFish network is not free to maintain and took a lot to develop and get to where it is today.  We rely 100% on motorcycle related business to support the site either through upgrading their business profiles, or directly advertising on the site.  So for those of you who are personal users of the site, be sure to let all of your local motorcycle businesses know about CycleFish.  If you would like some business cards to pass out, just drop a message to user CycleFishAdmin, and we will be happy to send you some.

For those of you who have business profiles, we ask that you take a look at the benefits of upgrading your profile, and/or advertising on CycleFish.  In addition to all the benefits you will receive from advertising on one of the fastest growing motorcycle focused websites, you will also be helping to support our great community, which I know our users will show their appreciation for.
 

As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, you need to check back in and see what's been going on.  And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.

Regards,

Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Your CycleFish Ride Leaders

Wow, I can't believe it's already May!  But that's a good thing because at least everyone is getting some nice riding weather, and there is some type of motorcycle event happening in every area of the country almost every weekend.  We know this for a fact because Laura (HDBeech) is working harder than ever to keep the CycleFish Event Calendar up to date.  Speaking of the event calendar...If you know of events in your area that are not listed in our calendar, please let us know about them.  You can either tell the event organizer about our calendar so they may list their event, list the event in the calendar yourself, or just drop a message with the event details to user EventMan and we will get it listed.

Let's Congratulate our three May Bike of the Month Winners.  For the Stock Class: LadyDragon and her 2000 Road King; for the Chopper/Custom Class Duckster and his 2006 Big Bear Chopper; and for the Vintage Class 1941roy and his 1927 Douglas 350 EW...

CycleFish Still Growing

We just passed the 8,000 member mark and with riding season upon us, we are seeing more and more new members joining CycleFish every day.  Like all of us, they join CycleFish to meet new friends and riding partners, share stories, photos and information, and just want to be a part of the best and fastest growing biker and motorcycle communities on the internet.  So when you see a new member, be sure to take a minute to welcome them to the site!

Don't forget to take a minute to check out the CycleFish Garage Feature with ServiceTracker.  We have been getting some really great feedback from those using it, especially regarding the ServiceTracker feature.  Learn more about the CycleFish Garage!

We Need Your Help

As I am sure most of you realize, the CycleFish network is not free to maintain and took a lot to develop and get to where it is today.  We rely 100% on motorcycle related business to support the site either through upgrading their business profiles, or directly advertising on the site.  So for those of you who are personal users of the site, be sure to let all of your local motorcycle businesses know about CycleFish.  If you would like some business cards to pass out, just drop a message to user CycleFishAdmin, and we will be happy to send you some. 

For those of you who have business profiles, we ask that you take a look at the benefits of upgrading your site, and/or advertising on CycleFish.  In addition to all the benefits you will receive from advertising on one of the fastest growing motorcycle focused websites, you will also be helping to support our great community, which I know our users will show their appreciation for.

CycleFish Meet & Greets

I am probably more excited about the CycleFish Meet & Greets we have coming up, than anything else on the site.  As you know, my primary goal has always been for people to come together, have fun, and make great friends, and it is happening in a big way.

West Coast Meet & Greet at the Redwood Run - The CycleFish party in Redwood is always a good one, but this year will top all.  At last count we have 38 people attending and 8 maybe attending.  I am sure we will see that number continue to climb.

Central US Meet & Greet in Bowling Green KY - This CycleFish only party is being generously coordinated by stephaniebritt, with lots of help from other members. On a personal note...due to circumstances beyond our control, Laura and I will not be able to attend this event as we originally planned.  We are sincerely disappointed that we will not get to meet all of our wonderful CycleFish friends who are attending, but will be thinking of you. 
 

Sturgis CycleFish Meet & Greet at The Buffalo Chip - There may be a change in the location of the event at the Buffalo Chip Campground, so be sure to check the event listing for updates.  In addition, we (Laura & Lucky) will be arriving early to setup up camp and are hoping to have many of our CycleFish members camping in the area with us.

Keep up to date on what is happening with these events on their calendar listings by clicking the event name.  You can also keep up on new Meet & Greets as they pop up, or help start one in your area by going to the CycleFish Meet & Greet forum.

Preferred CycleFish Businesses...

• BikerCrap.com - Sexy Biker Wear & Accessories
  
• Biker Diva - Stylish Affordable Clothing for Women Who Ride
  
• Bike Illuminators - Motorcycle LED Lighting
  
• Biker Wear House - Biker Clothing & Accessories
  
• Custom Patches - Quality Patches
  
• Golden Valley Getaways - Biker Friendly Accommodations in NC
  
• Hawg Wild - Custom American V-Twin Motorcycle Products
  
• H.D. Cycles & Salvage - Motorcycle Sales, Service & Parts
  
• Hijinx Apparel - Motor Kulture Inspired Apparel
  
• Hopkins Leather - Motorcycle Apparel and Accessories, Gifts and Collectibles
  
• Hot Hawgz - Custom White Wall Motorcycle Tires
  
• Just 4 Bikers - Custom Designed Biker Shirts and Gifts
• Kersting Motorcycle Co - Re-Inventing The Hardcore Motorcycle
  
• Kewl Metal - Custom Motorcycle Accessories
  
• Lady Biker Stuff - Quality Women's Motorcycle Gear and Clothing
  
• Old Harry's Leather Goods - Quality Leather Goods at Affordable Prices
  
• Old Skool Cycle Werks - Innovative 1-pc Bolt-On Motorcycle Body Kits
  
• Psycholworx Customs - Kustom Paint & Fabrication
  
• Power Sport Models - Harley-Davidson Scale Replicas
  
• Rainbow Oaks Restaurant - Biker Friendly Restaurant & Bar in So California
  
• Save Your Skull - Motorcycle Helmets and Leather Gear
  
• Waxing Frenzy - High Performance Detailing Products

Please remember these businesses, along with the ones you see ads for in the right column, as these are the businesses who support the CycleFish site.  Please take the time to visit their profiles and their businesses to show your appreciation for their support.

We also have some great products from a number of our business members in our CycleFish Mall.  Be sure to visit regularly to see what's been added.  Some of the featured CycleFish brand products are...

CycleFish Patches & Stickers - Let everyone know you are a part of the greatest biker community on the internet!
 
 

CycleFish Beer Stick and Cooler - These are great for rallies or any event you need to carry a compact cooler to.

 

Investment Opportunity! We are currently working on the plans to take CycleFish to the next level including an array of new features, mass advertising campaigns, and an improved infrastructure to handle all of the proposed growth.  To accomplish our goals, we need to acquire some investment capital which we have decided to do via a group of small investments from interested parties.  If you are interesed in investing in the future of CycleFish, please drop a note to Lucky letting me know, and I will provide you additional details.

As always, we want to thank each and every one of you for being a part of the CycleFish community. Remember, this is your website, not ours (we just maintain it for you). Those who are active in the CycleFish community, sharing photos, adding content, and making friends, have already realized the benefits of being a part of a community sharing the same interest...motorcycles and riding. So if you haven't stopped by in a while, you need to check back in and see what's been going on.  And don't forget to tell everyone you know about CycleFish, so that our community can continue to grow.

Regards,

Lucky & Laura (HDBeech)

Your CycleFish Ride Leaders