In our earlier post about the new “Wide-Glide Girder Front End“, we were only able to show you a CAD rendering of this product. Well, now we’ve got the real thing! This girder front-end uses 4130 seamless, aircraft allow tubing and is TIG welded and heat treated. The wide glide girder embodies the spirit of the industries original girders, but using modern day technology for one of the industries highest quality and most reliable wide glide front-ends. If your not familiar with TIG welding (also known as Heli-Arc) this process is the best and strongest way of building a front end. So, if you’re looking for something alot different than the same old front ends everyone else is using, check out the “Guilty Wide Glide“. There is free shipping and expect 4-6 weeks for delivery. Lengths range from 2″ under to 11″ over at present. The Guilty Wide Glide will come raw but is available in chrome (at additional cost), so contact Guilty Customs for details.

Having consumed far too many “Red Bulls” and twinkies, and just in time for Sturgis Guilty Customs has rolled out their newest “Builders Box Kit.” This package includes a dual powder coated and (industry leading) ChopperShox seat shock system with all necessary mounting hardware, 1/8 inch thick seat pan (choice of bobber or chopper) and a heavy duty custom Battery box. Also included is a choice of a .070 gauge tear drop (shown) or traditional chopper gas tank with 2″ tunnel which holds 4.5 gallons. ALL parts are made in U.S.A and come with 100% money back guarantee. And the price? A very reasonable $463.00. For more information visit the website or call 407.453.0844.

Eager to offer an alternative to “run of the mill” or “foreign made” motorcycle products, Guilty Customs has released yet another product; the “Square Tube Girder Front End“. Timeless styling. Legendary strength. These girders are state-of-the-art precision built with triangular design, TIG welding and square chrome-moly tubing (along with proper mating of parts) all add up to benefits no other current front end can match. This front end from Guilty Customs in collaboration with Paul Durfee uses triangular structure and state of the art materials which gives it the ability to withstand 58,000 pounds of compression strength. In keeping with the level of customization needed by today’s builders, these girders, can be built to fit the needs and wants of any individual from 4″ under to 12″ over stock length. The base price is $1825.00 includes shipping and girder is available in powder coated or chromed finish upon request. For more details contact Guilty Customs at sales@guiltycustoms.com or visit the website at www.guiltycustoms.com.

Thought we’d update you on the newest build from Guilty Customs. Actually just 1 of the builds going on now. This “1/2 Pint” took shape in Guilty’s gray matter over a year ago but only got started about 90 days ago. She was supposed to have been shot for a national magazine a few weeks back, however due to some “issues”, it just didn’t work out. Anyway, Guilty is planning to formally unveiling this little dynamo at the Horse SmokeOut in NC this June. So here are some of the spec’s: The power plant comes from a donor 99′ Buell Thunderbolt, custom frame from Twisted Choppers, sheet metal work by Mike Drum, Pin Stripping by George Sedak and seat by Duane Ballard and Chopper Shox seat shocks, which makes this sweetheart a real head turner. And, yes it will stay in “raw metal” condition. If you’ve followed any of the other Guilty bikes you’ll automatically notice the trademark Mooneyes oil bag mounted up front, along with drag racing influences on this bike (note the clear fuel/oil lines and racing connectors). The bike WILL be up for sale, eventually.

As Guilty Customs has “matured” in this industry (as well as had our heads kicked in with the economy over the past year), we’ve found that while building bikes is rewarding, your money seems to run out way before the month does. And we’re not alone! Just look at the number of shops in your own hometown that have shut their doors. So what’s a small shop to do?
Well, you expand your product line and start offering them to others who 1) are builders 2) need to repair their rides or 3) people just looking for some cool stuff. As you can tell we believe in American manufacturers! We still produce products that compete in the world market. Products that are both affordable and meet the rigorous demands of the consumer. This is what has made America the leader for decades. Some people may have lost faith that America can’t produce quality products priced competitively, well, here is Guilty’s notice to those folk!
These Roadhard fenders are made using 14 gauge metal and measure 36” from point to point and are available in 8.75”, 11” and 13” rear fender width and 4.67” for fronts. Rear fenders are trimmed with 4” of skirting for customization and front fenders at 5” of skirting. Guilty is also offering two gas tank kits: the traditional “Chopper Gas Tank” (8” Tall, 12” wide and 22” long and the “Tear Drop Chopper Gas Tank”. Each made using .070 gauge metal with a 2” tunnel and holding 4.5 gallons.
All rear fenders (regardless of size) are priced at $150.00 and front fenders are $130.00 plus shipping. Gas tanks are priced at $140.00 for the Chopper Gas Tank and $209.00 for the Tear Drop Tank. All fenders and gas tanks come with a 100% money back guarantee. A $20.00 discount per fender for quantities over 4 will be offered through June.

Guilty Customs announces the release of their first “Guilty Wide Glide” girder front end. Working with Paul Durfee this girder front-end uses 4130 seamless, aircraft allow tubing and is TIG welded and heat treated. The wide glide girder embodies the spirit of the industries original girders, but using modern day technology for one of the industries highest quality and most reliable wide glide front-ends. If your not familiar with TIG welding (also known as Heli-Arc) this process is the best and strongest way of building a front end. So, if you’re looking for something alot different than the same old front ends everyone else is using, check out the “Guilty Wide Glide“. There is free shipping and expect 4-6 weeks for delivery. Call for pricing. Lengths range from 2″ under to 11″ over at present. The Guilty Wide Glide will come raw but is available in chrome (at additional cost), so contact Guilty Customs for details. The very first “Guilty Wide Glide” girder is being put on Guilty’s build for Ash Spurlin, (the Special Ops soldier) returning from Afghanistan this summer. Check out his story HERE.

If you keep up with economics (or even the current gas prices) your more than aware that times are tight. And the custom motorcycle/parts business isn’t immune to the slow down in the economy. Just take a look at the amount of shops closing over the past 2 yrs. So, part of any smart business owners plans for survival should include some form of diversification of income streams. Which is where Colleen Swartz comes into the picture. You’ve probably recognized that name as the attractive freelance motorcycle photographer who regularly contributes to magazines such as Cycle Source, The Horse, American Iron and many others. Due to her connections in the industry as well as insight into the needs of builders, Colleen has started a new business called “Master Link International” for the purposes of exporting custom motorcycle parts overseas.

The idea behind the venture is pretty simple. Builders here in the states hate shipping oversea! Especially small shop. We just don’t have the manpower, resources, time, money etc! You have to deal with shipping, taxes, tariffs, governmental regulations, insurance, language barriers, etc etc….you get the idea. So after talking with an initial group of builders (Leroy Thompson, Fab Kevin’s, Guilty Customs, Kundratic Kustoms, Matt Daniels Union Cycle, Nash Motorcycles, Walter Siegl, led Sled Customs, Cook Customs and Rich Phillips) who all expressed frustration as well as wanting ways to widen our income opportunities, Colleen teamed up with Eiji Kumagai who worked as a Harley mechanic while in the states; was from Japan and recently having returned to Japan, is working in one of Japan’s largest and well known chopper shops, Satsuma Cycle Works. Satsuma will be our exclusive dealer of “Made in the USA” parts to Japan and will be sharing space with Master Link at shows to display the parts from participating builders. So, as of March 17th 2008, the first shipment of parts left the US headed for the Joints Chopper Show in Nagoya Japan on April 20th, 2008.

Colleens plans for Master Link are to firm up relationships with dealers in Europe, New Zealand and Australia along with any other opportunities that come her way. If you would like more information on how to become part of Master Link International, you can contact them at Colleen@digitalmagicbigshots.com. Or by phone at 414-380-9005.

Well, it had to happen eventually! People said we needed some cool shirts with ladies on our bikes cause they were soooo hot….(the bikes!) that is. So Guilty is releasing a limited edition (only printing 50) with “Errant” sporting a beautiful pin-up model on black (50/50) Shop Shirts and T-shirts. There will be a series of these shirts run with our other bikes featuring different pin-up models, so keep a look out! They won’t last long and when they’re gone, they’re gone! T-shirts will be $19.00 and Shop Shirts 27.50.

Hey, call us blatant capitalist if you want. But we’ve got a mission here! Riding cool bikes, enjoying our families, having fun, eating good food and living! Heavy emphasis on the “living” part. Seriously though, when we hear from people either via email or at events getting excited about this product, it just makes sense to try and inform everyone of it’s benefits to them and their families.

The BIKER+ID ™ is a biker themed wristband made of woven nylon with a brushed stainless steel ID plate that is imprinted with up to 6 lines of important information (blood type, contact phone numbers, allergies, doctor, etc,) that can help emergency personnel save your life. The bands are available in five different colors and designs in two widths, for women or men. The BIKER+ID™ is perfect for any rider regardless of size or sex. The BIKER+ID™ can be ordered by visiting www.thebikerid.com. Retail $19.00 (Free shipping US).

Enough said!

You’ve seen the “bulge” whenever your around bikers. That distinctive ‘bulge” from a guys back pocket (or front) that shows where the guy (or gal) keeps their stuff. They seem to be some mutant version of the character George Costanza from “Seinfeld” who had a wallet so overstuffed with junk that the term “Costanza wallet” became a way to describe a wallet ready to explode with receipts, cards, and other bits of personal trash.

As motorcyclists, most of us tend to travel light, and most of us can’t stand to haul a “Costanza” around. Motorcycling by nature requires serious space management, and unless you’re riding with saddlebags or a backpack, it’s almost impossible to keep bulky items on your person. Thick wallets in back pockets can be uncomfortable, and because you ought to ride with your license, proof of insurance, and at least enough cash for a tank of gas, products like the Jimi wallet offer an efficient way to carry the bare essentials.

The “Jimi” wallet is a compact, water resistant and colorful alternative to that stodgy, old wallet that attracts old receipts and out of date library cards like a paper magnet. Jimi™ wallet holds just the essentials: five cards, a few bills, and even has a detachable money clip if you need to go super slim. Jimi™ wallet actually fits in your front pocket, but you can also carry it the slimmest of bags, or around your neck on a lanyard. Whether you’re looking for an everyday wallet, a travel wallet, or just made a New Years resolution to get more organized, Jimi™ wallet’s translucent shell helps you move quickly through airports, or into your favorite club with ease. It’s already a hit with the cycling and snow sport community, so Jimi’s water resistant shell makes it ideal for a huge swathe of outdoor activities. And to top it all, Jimi™ wallet is manufactured in the US from 100% recycled materials, (and 1% of its sales revenue is invested in the environment). The Jimi is priced at $14.95, and the JimiX runs $15.95.

If your like most people your home garage does double and even triple duty….storing the family cars along with yard equipment, tools and general household goods like christmas ornaments etc. Well, of course if your a rider, your not about to leave your bike outside so you squeeze it in between the two cars and lawnmower and hope no one hits it. Well, here is a rather simple solution that can not only save your some space but time and your back. Plus the price isn’t bad! It’s called the Cycle Dolly. The Cycle Dolly makes it easy to move motorcycles up to 1500 lbs. in any direction. No more jockeying to get the bike as close to the wall as possible, Rolls easily on 10 large 2″ diameter by 1-3/4″ wide composite ball bearing swivel casters prevent damage to painted floors. Just push it against the wall when you need to get to the lawn mower or tools! Walk your motorcycle on and position virtually anywhere in your garage with the push of your hand! Made in USA.

When you start out with a product idea (whatever it is) and then it comes to reality, your hopes are that the community you serve, (in our case the biker community) will embrace it. It’s something that makes the difference between success or failure. Simple basic business. Most of you know that we’d launched a new product a few months ago, called “the Biker+ID”. A simple product mind you. We won’t shamelessely plug the product, so just go HERE for news on it.
Well, we are proud to admit, the response from the biker community has OVERWHELMED us…. but unfortunately success has it’s price. That price is that we have a 5+ week response period for fulfilling our current orders. Granted, this isn’t our ideal situation and we hope those of you that have ordered or contemplating ordering will understand. The results of success, sometimes means delays. For those of you that have ordered thanks for supporting Biker+ID. For those contemplating purchasing, it’s worth the wait.

Ok, I’ll admit it right now..this product was designed to quiet a concerned wife….mine! Seems that everytime i’d head out for a trip, her “concern meter” went through the roof. Well, guess what? I found a solution to her concerns over me ending up in a hospital somewhere without anyone knowing who i was, who to contact or my blood types or allergies (or that i’m an organ donor)….the BikER+ID. The BIKER+ID ™ is a biker themed wristband made of woven nylon with a brushed stainless steel ID plate that is imprinted with up to 6 lines of important information (blood type, contact phone numbers, allergies, doctor, etc,) that can help emergency personnel save your life. The bands are available in five different colors and designs in two widths, for women or men. And the BIKER+ID™ isn’t just a piece of riding gear- it’s peace of mind. Wear it anytime you ride or better yet, make a lifestyle statement by wearing it all the time! The BIKER+ID™ is perfect for any rider regardless of size or sex. You can find out more by visiting our Guilty Store! Ok, enough of those shameless plugs for our products. LETS RIDE!

If you’re one of the very few that don’t frequent our GuiltyTruth BLOG or regularly get our emails, you may have missed the release of our “MySpace” space. We’ve developed this little “cyber space” so that people can get an idea of what products, bikes, and ideas we have running around in our Guilty little minds. Plus, we wanted to make sure all of you were aware that we’re now “certified geeks”! Anyway, take a stroll over there and even bookmark the site as we can easily update things there easier than on our website! Plus you might catch some of our upcoming video’s!!

Just a reminder that at our online store here at Guilty Customs, we’ve recently revamped the products offered as well as expanded into some new areas. Also, look out for some new products we’re rolling out at Sturgis this year with help from our friend Joff at BAM. We’re all excited about the newest offerings we’ve got rolling out as well as some pending builds as well. After some additional soul searching we’ve determined that while building bikes is great for our ego and cool, and we’ll keep doing that, our focus isn’t solely on bike building but rather developing and bringing to the market new products that help both the builder and enthusiast enjoy their rides and their riding experience in new ways. So stay tuned and watch for us in various industry rags. Ride safe!