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Ladies FirstDiva Customs opened in Virginia Beach, Virginia with a completely new and different philosophy: A motorcycle shop completely designed and built for the style and needs of the woman rider. Tami Walker started the shop out of frustration of not having anything to ride in that wasn’t originally designed by or for a man, and was just as suited for a day of riding as it is for walking into dinner at a nice restaurant.

DC is a dealer for Custom Chrome, Drag Specialties, Pauchco, S&S, LePera, and many others. The final area of the shop is a very well equipped service center, with four lifts, complete fabrication facilities, a motorcycle detailing shop, and a Dynojet 200i Dynometer.

Diva Customs also hosts an annual Divas Only Bike Show that is growing with each year, featuring bikes owned only by women. Check out their website for more details!

For more information, contact Diva Customs at (757) 428-3492 or visit www.divacustoms.com.

All About EthylLeroy-Thompson Choppers announces the release of the Ethyl frame, the frame used on Leroy-Thompson’s industrially inspired hot rod Biker Build-Off bike. This particular bike showcased Scott Webster’s imagination, combining simplicity of design and raw hand-formed metals with functionality and high-performance parts. The BBO bike is clean and begs to be ridden. Like all Leroy-Thompson products, the Ethyl is the hand-made creation of Scott Webster and built with inspiration drawn from his passion for hot rods, motorcycle racing, V-twins, and his industrial background in the Midwest.

The Ethyl is a low and sleek frame with all kinds of curves, built for housing a 250mm tire. All Leroy-Thompson frames are manufactured with 1/8- and 3/16-inch DOM tubing for strength and durability, and the Ethyl has a bent and drilled downtube for killer looks. The Ethyl is available 3-inches out with either a 30 or 40-degree rake and 31-inch neck height, and in either a Sportster or Big Twin platform. Like all Leroy-Thompson frames, the Ethyl is also available as a roller. Everything is machined in-house, including the axle covers and neck.

For more information, contact Leroy-Thompson at (440) 266-1635, or visit www.leroythompsonchoppers.com.

You Go GirlsThe Chopper Chick Crew, a dedicated, all-female team of bike builders, built a chopper in seven hours and 13 minutes on March 8th and 9th at the Daytona International Speedway and donated it to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The build was a complete success and the Crew couldn’t be happier about the results. The bike was shipped, courtesy of Harley-Davidson, to the foundation after it was finished. The Pink Ribbon Chopper will be used for fundraising, or any other medium that raises awareness and funding to help the foundation toward its goals. The Pink Ribbon Chopper is the second bike the crew has built for breast cancer, but the first for the foundation.

Built in front of a live audience, the Pink Ribbon Chopper is a long, lean hardtail in white with a pink ribbon painted on the gas tank and a pink rear fender in the shape of a ribbon. The chopper also has wheels with huge pink ribbons as spokes. Crew member Athena Ransom said, “We are just so excited that the build went off as well as it did, but we couldn’t have done it without our sponsors. So many people gave their time and energy to this amazing project. We are very grateful. I was surrounded with the best crew any builder could have and I am blessed to have so many wonderful friends who are passionate about what we as bikers represent.”

Hard Rock Caf New York And Indian Larry Legacy To Host Bike Night SeriesThe roar of an engine, the thunder of a tailpipe, the sparkle of chrome, and sounds of rock and roll. It can only mean one thing-Bike Nights at the Hard Rock Caf New York! Rev up your engine and cruise over to New York caf starting Monday, May 21st for the first of five nights of kicking tires and comparing paint jobs. Throughout the Bike Night series, Hard Rock Caf New York and Indian Larry Legacy, with builders Paul Cox and Keino, will sell a total of 1,000 raffle tickets for a chance to win a custom-made Indian Larry Legacy motorcycle. Proceeds from the Bike Night events will benefit September Smiles, an organization founded after 9/11 that serves as a central resource for families facing the unexpected loss of a spouse, partner, or parent. Bike Nights will continue on the Monday nights: June 18, July 16, August 20, and September 10, 2007.

On September 10th, 2007, Bike Night will culminate with a raffle of a custom-made Indian Larry Legacy motorcycle valued at $80,000. Indian Larry Legacy, located in Brooklyn, New York builds custom hand crafted choppers and also sells a variety of parts and merchandise. During the event, Hard Rock will also make a generous donation to September Smiles.

What: Hard Rock Caf New York Hosts Bike Night Series

Where: Hard Rock Caf New York 1501 Broadway (Corner of 43rd)Times SquareNew York, NY212-343-3355

When: Beginning Monday, May 21 at 7:00 PMMonday, June 18 at 7:00 PMMonday, July 16 at 7:00 PMMonday, August 20 at 7:00 PMFinale Monday, September 10 at 7:00 PM

Admission: FREE admissionAll ages are welcome

Raffles: Please contact Indian Larry Legacy at 718-609-9184

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