Garage Built Podcast

Episode 120 with Howard Kelly from S&S Cycle is up on all platforms!

Howard is the former Editor in Chief for Hot Bike and Street Chopper magazines, a published author and motorcycle historian. He recently returned to S&S Cycles in Wisconsin and is heading up the marketing for the foreseeable future. Please check out our sponsors and you can follow S&S Cycles on line @ www.sscycle.com

Recorded live in the Garage Built Studios, sponsored by 1620 USA work wear and brought to you by Grease N Gears Television available on ROKU

Go to www.1620usa.com and use the discount code: “speed24” to save 20% on your entire order. Follow at @1620usa on Instagram 

In 2023 Source Media launched the new Grease & Gears TV app on all Roku and iOS and android devices worldwide stream motorcycle content from your phone, or on your television 24/7. Go to www.greasengearstv.com to subscribe today.  Follow @greasengearstv on Instagram 

 Cycle Stop USA is your one stop dealership alternative for motorcycle parts service and accessories go to www.cyclestopusa.com and shop online today and follow @cyclestopusa on Instagram 

The Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival is coming back to Loretta Lynn's Ranch May 16th - 19th 2024 with special musical guest such as: Whey Jennings, Whitey Morgan and many more.  The Harley Davidson Motor Company has sett aside 500  tickets to be given to active, retired and former military personnel. Go to www.motorcyclesandmusic.com  for ticket information and to find lodging for the event.

Recorded live in the Garage Built Studios, sponsored by 1620 USA work wear and brought to you by Grease N Gears Television available on ROKU

Go to www.1620usa.com and use the discount code: “WORK24” to save 15% on your entire order. Follow at @1620usa on Instagram 

In 2023 Source Media launched the new Grease & Gears TV app on all Roku and iOS and android devices worldwide stream motorcycle content from your phone, or on your television 24/7. Go to www.greasengearstv.com to subscribe today.  Follow @greasengearstv on Instagram 

 Cycle Stop USA is your one stop dealership alternative for motorcycle parts service and accessories go to www.cyclestopusa.com and shop online today and follow @cyclestopusa on Instagram 

Daniel Heman is one of the "Young Guns" that I personally believe are fanning the flames of ingenuity in the custom motorcycle industry. He is talented beyond belief and I am proud to call him a friend. We sat down during the Donnie SMith Invitational in Minneapolis and even though the show was slammed we found time to unpack what makes Daniel such an interesting enigma. 

Episode 118 is up on all platforms!

Recorded live in the Garage Built Studios, sponsored by 1620 USA work wear and brought to you by Grease N Gears Television available on ROKU

Go to www.1620usa.com and use the discount code: “WORK24” to save 15% on your entire order. Follow at @1620usa on Instagram 

In 2023 Source Media launched the new Grease & Gears TV app on all Roku and iOS and android devices worldwide stream motorcycle content from your phone, or on your television 24/7. Go to www.greasengearstv.com to subscribe today.  Follow @greasengearstv on Instagram 

 Cycle Stop USA is your one stop dealership alternative for motorcycle parts service and accessories go to www.cyclestopusa.com and shop online today and follow @cyclestopusa on Instagram 

WARNING! This episode was recorded on location during the Combat Hero Bike Fest in January 2024. We had some technical difficulties (ran out of storage) so the audio isn't perfect like you are used to.

Fish from Alleyway Kustoms is a renowned painter and  custom bike builder based in Jacksonville, Florida. In this episode we discussed his experience with Legend Gene Winfield and working outside the box on new challenges.

Recorded live in the Garage Built Studios, sponsored by 1620 USA work wear and brought to you by Grease N Gears Television available on ROKU

Go to www.1620usa.com and use the discount code: SPEED23 to save 10% on your entire order. Follow at @1620usa on Instagram 

In 2023 Source Media launched the new Grease & Gears TV app on all Roku and iOS and android devices worldwide stream motorcycle content from your phone, or on your television 24/7. Go to www.greasengearstv.com to subscribe today.  Follow @greasengearstv on Instagram 

 Cycle Stop USA is your one stop dealership alternative for motorcycle parts service and accessories go to www.cyclestopusa.com and shop online today and follow @cyclestopusa on Instagram 

Drowning Pool kicked off their tour last fall and before the chaos began, they made a stop in Salisbury, North Carolina at The Smokeout Rally to blast the ears off of the motorcycle community.

Recorded live in the Garage Built Studios, sponsored by 1620 USA work wear and brought to you by Grease N Gears Television available on ROKU, iOS, Android and Apple TV

Go to www.1620usa.com and use the discount code: SPEED23 to save 10% on your entire order. Follow at @1620usa on Instagram 

In 2023 Source Media launched the new Grease & Gears TV app on all Roku and iOS and android devices worldwide stream motorcycle content from your phone, or on your television 24/7. Go to www.greasengearstv.com to subscribe today.  Follow @greasengearstv on Instagram 

 Cycle Stop USA is your one stop dealership alternative for motorcycle parts service and accessories go to www.cyclestopusa.com and shop online today and follow @cyclestopusa on Instagram 

The High Seas Rally set sail in October of 2023 from Tampa and the Grage Built Podcast was on board to sit down with Mike Rabideau from Majik Mike's Designs to talk custom motorcycles, custom Vans and the motorcycle community as a whole!

The High Seas Rally sets sail this coming October for seven glorious days on the high seas! Go to www..highseasrally.com to book your cruise and tell em' we sent ya'!

Recorded live on The High Seas Rally 

Go to www.1620usa.com and use the discount code: SPEED23 to save 10% on your entire order. Follow at @1620usa 

In 2023 Source Media launched the new Grease & Gears TV app on all Roku and iOS and android devices worldwide stream motorcycle content from your phone, or on your television 24/7. Go to www.greasengearstv.com to subscribe today.  @greasengears on Instagram

 Cycle Stop USA is your one stop dealership alternative for motorcycle parts service and accessories go to www.cyclestopusa.com and shop online today.

If there was a Mt Rushmore of custom motorcycle builders [there definitely should be one] Dave Perewitz would have his likeness chiseled into the face of that mountain. Dave entered the fledgling Chopper industry in its infancy [1971] and together with men like Arlen Ness and Donnie Smith, helped mold its foundation. We talk about the Discovery Channel era and its impact on the industry in the early 2000's and subsequent plummet.

The Garage Built Podcast is sponsored by 1620 USA Work Wear. Use code SPEED23 and save 10% on your entire order at: www.1620usa.com

Grease & Gears Television is live on all iOS and Android devices. Go to:  www.greasengearstv.com to sign up today for 24/7 motorcycle content on demand!

Cycle Stop USA is your "Dealership Alternative" for motorcycle parts and service. Go to www.cyclestopusa.com

John O'Brien is the owner of Hard Core Cycles www.hardcorecyclesinc.com in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the former co-host of Torque Performance Television. He is also the promoter of the Hard Core Performance show in Daytona and Sturgis.

This episode of the Garage Built Podcast was recorded in the Law Fran Studios call 866-LAW-FRAN AND FOLLOW @franhaaschlawgroup

The Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival is back at Loretta Lynns Ranch this May 18th -  21st in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Events include the Coal Miners Hill Climb, Flat Track races and music from artists such as Nikki Lane, Whey Jennings and more. Tickets available at motorcyclesandmusic.com

Team Dream Rides in Maryville Tennessee specializes in performance engine upgrades, used bike sales, service, maintenance and repair.  Visit www.teamdreamrides.com or follow @dreamridestennessee on Instagram to keep up all the latest news.

Billy Lane’s Sons Of Speed Vintage Motorcycle Racing is coming back to the Tennessee National Raceway for Memorial Weekend go to www.billylane.net and click the Event Brite link to purchase pre-sale tickets. You will also find tons of Officially Licensed Choppers Inc and Sons Of Speed Merchandise. Join Billy and the Sons Of Speed family this Memorial Day Weekend for vintage motorcycle racing.

1620 Work Wear - premium “Made in the USA” work wear guaranteed for life!  Visit www.1620usa.com and use discount code to save 20% at checkout. Follow @1620usa 

In business, relationships are everything. As a small shop owner your suppliers are key to the relationship you have with your customers. 

Key benefits like parts availability and a diverse list of brands set Hard Drive apart from the crowd. 

While other distributors are trimming their catalog brands Hard Drive is adding new brands [almost] monthly. 

Hard Drive has brands like NAMZ & Letric Lighting, Hofmann Designs, Santoro Fabworx and Sawicki Speed, 

Racing Brothers and FOX suspensions 

and dozens more just to name a few. 

With six warehouses coast to coast, it is likely that Hard Drive has a warehouse near you that allows you to offer your customers one-day shipping in many cases.

Since 2013 Hard Drive has grown to become the 1st book of choice in many independent shops and dealers due to their lightning fast shipping and excellent customer service.

Visit: HDTWIN.com to find a dealer near you or to become a dealer today!

The Inside Job Podcast is a new series from Garage Built Media co-hosted by John Jessup www.teamdreamrides.com and Jason Hallman www.cyclestopusa.com 

John and Jason [collectively] have nearly a half-a-century of experience in the motorcycle industry and they share that knowledge discussing the ins and outs of their business from the "Inside Out"

Special thanks to Hard Drive V-Twin Distributing www.hdtwin.com for their support of this podcast and of our industry. While other distributors are shrinking their catalogs and brand offerings, Hard Drive is working to grow our industry by adding new brands and delivering excellent customer service via their 6 warehouses nationwide. Visit your local Hard Drive V-Twin dealer today!

This episode of the Garage Built Podcast was recorded in the Law Fran Studios call 866-LAW-FRAN AND FOLLOW @franhaaschlawgroup

The Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival is back at Loretta Lynns Ranch this May 18th -  21st in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Events include the Coal Miners Hill Climb, Flat Track races and music from artists such as Nikki Lane, Whey Jennings and more. Tickets available at motorcyclesandmusic.com

Team Dream Rides in Maryville Tennessee is located only minutes from the Tail Of The Dragon. Dream Rides specializes in performance engine upgrades, used bike sales, service, maintenance and repair.  Visit www.teamdreamrides.com or follow @dreamridestennessee on Instagram to keep up all the latest news.

Billy Lane’s Sons Of Speed Vintage Motorcycle Racing is coming back to the Tennessee National Raceway for Memorial Weekend go to www.billylane.net and click the Event Brite link to purchase pre-sale tickets. You will also find tons of Officially Licensed Choppers Inc and Sons Of Speed Merchandise. Join Billy and the Sons Of Speed family this Memorial Day Weekend for vintage motorcycle racing.

1620 Work Wear - premium “Made in the USA” work wear guaranteed for life!  Visit www.1620usa.com and use discount code “SPEED2022” to save 20% at checkout. Follow @1620usa