It seems that the new generation of riders has discovered something that we old timers have known for a long time (the November 3rd IWBlogger post “Tuning The Bike“), that motorcycles and music go together like peanut butter and jelly. On December 5th a new web site will be launched combining today’s music and motorcycles. Rockmoto wants to introduce more young people into the joys of motorcycling the right way. The site will feature riding rock stars, information for new riders and the introduction of Rockmoto Radio through Pandora.

For all of you that have subscribed or renewed their subscription to IronWorks Magazine to enter the IronWorks/BrassBallsBobbers Giveaway Bike contest there’s an update in the December issue. This installment gives a look at some of the prototypical parts that have been designed for the bike. One part is the hand tooled and stitched leather seat by Rich Phillips. I sort of like the natural look of the seat in the picture.

We just got a couple notes from our friends at Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas that we’d like to pass along to you. First of all the lucky dog winner of the Dallas Cowboys themed chopper built by Rick was Steve Stanfield of Henderson, Texas. Thanks to Steve and others like him $32,000 was raised is being donated to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children. Congratulations to Steve for winning the bike and to Rick for being able to help the Children’s Hospital.

Next is just what every red blooded American male biker needs, a calender featuring the Strokers Bikini Team. A guys gotta keep track of his dates, right? Ladies look at it this way, what better way to get your guy to remember your anniversary, birthday and your mothers birthday than to give your man an incentive to look at the calender.

We at IronWorks like to think that we try to cover all aspects of motorcycling. Not only do we bring you news from the world of custom bikes but also antiques and racing. We’ve reported on Bonneville Salt Flats and the Barber Motorsports Park. In this vein we’ll pass along some news we received the other day from the world of AHDRA.

Wimmer Custom Cycles has announced that Andy Simon will be competing in the Pro Modified class at the AHDRA races in 2009. The Simon Competition bike will be sponsored by Wimmer Custom Cycles. Wimmer performance intakes are used by many of the top custom bike builders and racers. For more info www.wimmermachine.com

Does this sound familiar? A contest where you go online and “build” the custom bike of your dreams with a chance of winning it. Harley-Davidson has announced that it has started it’s “Build It and Win It” Sweepstakes. All you have to do is go to their website, fill out a profile and then start building your 2009 model virtual bike. You get to add or change most of the options on the bike. Then when you’re satisfied with how the bike looks to you, park it in your virtual garage and then you’re entered into the contest. There will be a random drawing at the end of the sweepstakes on November 6th to determine the winner. Just go to www.harley-davidson.com/customizer to start.

If going fast on a crotch rocket is your cup of tea then Pro Italia will give you a chance for just that kind of  bike. Well for $25. That’s what a ticket costs for a chance on a brand new Ducati Monster 696. Or if your stocks did really good on Columbus Day you can get 5 tickets for $100. The proceeds of this raffle go to the Rhett Syndrome Foundation. You can get tickets online at www.proitalia.com but hurry because the last day to get tickets is October 24.

Now if you want a chance on a more stylish motorcycle you can just subscribe or renew your subscription to IronWorks magazine and you’ll be entered to win a custom built bike from Brass Balls Bobbers. Not only will you get a chance on to win the bike but you’ll get a years worth of great reading material too. Now that’s a deal. Subscribe online at www.ironworksmag.com

If you’re one of the lucky dogs going to the Bikes, Blues and BBQ Rally in Fayetteville, Arkansas (posted September 18) here’s a chance to help out a good cause. SoSews T-shirt Quilts has put together this quilt to be raffled off on October 20, 2008. The proceeds of the raffle will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. You’ll be able to see the quilt at the BBB Rally.

For more info: www.SoSews.com If you’re not going to the rally and would like a chance at the quilt just make out a check to the JDRF for any amount that you donate.