Metric Thunder

Thunder Rider Jim

paul — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:01:20 +0000

JimJC Rides with Metric Thunder as the new owner/operator.

1999 was the only year that Suzuki produced a Red & White Intruder 1500LC and Jim’s done a great job with his…Here’s just a few of the mods he’s added to the bike:

Mustang Studded Seat

Hard Krome 3″ Big Straights

Kuryakyn Off-set ISO Wing Highway Pegs

Kuryakyn ISO Grips

Leatherlyke Saddlebags

Champion Saddlebag Crash Bars

Cobra Light Bar

Jim’s a real rider with over 100,000 miles on his bike. His longest single ride was an Iron Butt from Southern Cal to Portland, Oregon. Jim is a committed Patriot Guard Rider as well with over 60 missions accomplished (http://www.patriotguard.org).

You da man Jim!

Add Your Bike: Send your name, your motorcycle year and make, and a description to:thunder @horsepowermarketing.com

We now have custom kits - call (866)-744-7900 for details

FREE Jasmine Cain Concert in OK City - May 11, 2009

paul — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:40:20 +0000

Have Some Fun - Get Out & Rock

Hard Rockin and Hard Ridin Jasmine Cain is heading to Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers’ World HQ to rock the Smoke Out Long Road on Monday May 11, 2009.

The Smoke Out chopper-jockeys are making Brass Balls their second stop on their tour across America.

The Brass Balls Party Let the mayhem begin - Plan on having fun, seeing some rad rides and partying throughout the night. And bring your sled as we plan on documenting the world’s largest burnout.

Take the road less traveled and get on your motorcycle and ride. Details on the Smoke Out is here.

The Smoke Out Now Has Brass Balls - Call 405-270-0995 for details.

Jasmine Cain directed, wrote, edited and produced this music video from front to back. Check out her MySpace page here.

Metric & American Choppers & Bobbers

paul — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:22:22 +0000

Have Some Fun - Get Out & Ride

LimpnickieLot.com is a young new attitude of Choppers and Bobbers.

Choppers, Bobbers & Skate - That’s what they did during Daytona Bike Week 2009. See the boys at Stone Edge Skatepark, South Daytona, FL 32119, United States.

Daytona Beach Bike Week is a motorcycle event and rally held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida. Approximately 500,000 people make their way to the rally area for the 10-day event. The festivities include motorcycle racing, concerts, parties, and street festivals.

YouTube Tuesday: LC Brotherhood in the Smokies

paul — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:08:17 +0000

Have Some Fun - Get Out & Ride

When Chuck Cameron invites you down to Pigeon Forge, TN, you better be ready to ride! The Suzuki 1500LC/C90 Forum’s Annual Smokin’ in the Smokies means having fun and getting off the computer.

Let’s Get Ready To Rumble for Spring

paul — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:05:16 +0000

Get Your Bike Out - It’s March! Here are some tips to get you out and rolling:

1. If you took the battery out of the bike make sure it’s charged up before you re-install it.

2. If you didn’t take it out make sure it’s charged up and the battery terminals are clean.

3. Check the engine and primary oil and tranny fluid.

4. Check the brake fluid levels and pads.

5. Check the tires and their air pressures.

6. Check the drive belt or chain.

7. Check the cables.

8. Check all the lights.

9. Wash and dry the bike thoroughly and then wax it.

10. Clean and polish the chrome.

Bonus Tips

Clean all the leather on the bike.
Add octane booster.
Make sure your riding gear still fits.

World Record Back Flip

paul — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:49:33 +0000

Have Some Fun - Get Out & Ride

Mike Metzger (born 19 November 1975 in Huntington Beach, California) is an American Freestyle Motocross (FMX) rider. In the 2002 X-Games he won the Freestyle and Big Air events and got second place in Step Up, earning him an estimated $100,000 in three days. In 2003 he also got first place in Big Air. On May 4, 2006, at 9:26, Metzger completed “The Impossible Jump”, doing a world record backflip over the fountains in front of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, seen live on ESPN. He is the first person to complete a backflip over the fountains, and only the second person to ever successfully land that jump. The others to attempt the jump over Caesars Palace’s fountains include Evel Knievel, Gary Wells, and Robbie Knievel, of which only Robbie landed successfully. Not only did Metzger complete this jump whilst performing a backflip, but he also set the record for distance, landing 125 feet from the takeoff, ramp but later ending 2007 jeremy Twitch stenberg beat his record with a 160ft jump making backflip.

Her Name is Jane… Wayne Brady Gets Up and Personal

paul — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:24:03 +0000

Have Some Fun - Get Out & Ride

From Whose Line Is It Anyway? Wayne Brady sings to Jane, a female body builder. She honks him and he gets distracted. This is a short-form improvisational comedy TV show.

Grand National Roadster Show Update

paul — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:43:20 +0000

The Grand National Roadster Show celebrated its 60th year this past weekend in Pomona, CA. This premier event features hundreds of the best hot rods, customs, muscle cars, motorcycles, street machines and classic trucks found anywhere in the world and is the longest running indoor car show anywhere.

Located in 9 buildings, the art on wheels included some of Big Daddy Roth’s creations to lowriders to motorcycles. In a few words… it had it all.

The event is dedicated to those who spend long hours and considerable resources to create their automotive dreams. These craftsmen fashion with metal, fiberglass, fabric and chrome the automotive and motorcycle objects of art that enthusiasts of all ages can stand back and admire.

Christian Dotson of Dotson Designs took home the coveted Best of Show award.

Kutty Noteboom took second and also won Best Design for his “Bottom Dollar” beauty that sported a Duane Ballard Custom seat. Duane Ballard scored Best Upholstery for the second year in a row. Foundry Moto scored second place with their radical 70’s build.

Goin’ Down That Long Lonesome Highway…

paul — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:07:58 +0000

Have Some Fun - Get Out & Ride

The song “Long Lonesome Highway” as aired on “Then Came Bronson”

Metric Thunder is Growing!!

paul — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:41:29 +0000

We are moving the showroom to better serve our Customers

As we move into our 7th year in business we are expanding our product offering, retail showroom and expertise to continue to provide the best customer service in the motorcycle industry. Here is a list of the improvements we are implementing this summer:

Larger retail showroom with more in-stock items in the store to see and try on

We are relocating the showroom on June 1, 2009 for easier customer access and visibility

We have expanded our Harley product line and launched www.vtwinthunder.com to serve our H-D Customers

In addition to Metric and H-D cruiser products, we will also be adding Sport Bikes, ATV’s and Dirt Bike parts

Added two management level veterans to the team to assist in keeping the company at the top if the industry

Jeff Lewin on his Street Glide and Jim “JC” Cantarini with his Suzuki Intruder 1500LC

Jeff started riding dirt bikes in Glamis, CA at the age of 12. “I had a Honda 90 and with my Dad’s help retro-fitted a 125 Yamaha engine. It wasn’t until I was 21 that I purchased my first street bike, a Kawaski 1000 LTD.” Jeff put about 20,000 miles on that puppy. “Before selling it I was getting too crazy on it, trying to pull wheelies, going over 100 mph etc. I guess middle age has mellowed me a bit…My current ride is 2006 H-D Street glide.”

“I would say my favorite ride, would be to the Rock Store, we had 15 bikes along the coast, the weather was awesome and so was the company.”

Here’s Thunder Bob & Son at the Rock Store last summer…

Jeff is an experienced rider and business entrepreneur. He has owned a construction company for over 20 years, and has a very common sense approach to running a business and exceeding customer expectations, “I have never burned a bridge with any customers, and always try to make sure that they are my top priority, because with out them you might as well shut your doors.”

Jim “JC” Cantarini has logged well over 100,000 miles on various motorcycles in his lifetime. He started riding at 15, back then you only needed a learner’s permit. “I would have to say that every ride is my favorite ride, except the time I rode from Bend Oregon to Riverside Calif in one day in a driving rain, snow, slush. THAT was miserable!” Jim also rides a Polaris 500 Predator ATV and wants to expand into the custom ATV parts arena and has made some preliminary steps towards that future.

Here’s Jim on a 500 Scrambler, before he traded up for the Preditor

Jim spent the last 22 years working in Customer Service for Fleetwood RV’s. “I have learned that the customer is the boss, the customer pays our salary, and in order to succeed you have to Bring the Customer back to Sales through quality products, service and commitment to excellence. Metric Thunder has done those very things over the last six years. That’s why I am proud to step into an organization that has such a sterling reputation and will do my best to carry on with that tradition.”

We’ve got the team, the products the service and new location to meet your motorcycle parts and accessories needs! So grab a pen or pencil and write down the important information below and check back often to look for the details of our grand opening in Corona!!!

New Metric Thunder Location

WHERE:

WHEN:

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