Advertising Vendors & Supporters:
Special thanks are extended to the following shops and Hansen Dam supporters including Dave Edwards of Cycle World and Mark Tuttle of Rider, whose coverage of the event has played an important part in its growth, and for their coverage of classic British bikes, year after year:
Bill Bibbiani
Bulbsthatlast4ever LED Conversions: We have moved our Lucas LED Conversion Kits to distribution, sorry no more direct sales. Some remaining stock is still available Check Stock Now!!, otherwise they are available through my distributors Click here for more info. We will be still offering custom design services, Norton Club members will receive a $10 discount on any of our Custom Design Packages or remaining stock.
Contact: Bruce B. at (818) 239-2683 or by e-mail brillot2000@bulbsthatlast4ever.com
Symonds Cycles - 12206 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, (818) 897-4738, "Praise God", if you need it Dick has it or he'll be able to tell you where to go! A legend in our own time zone with a wonderfully eclectics mix of parts, services, "history"; always a co-host for Hansen Dam!
Works Performance Products - 21045 Osborne St, Canoga Park; (818) 701-1010; performance shocks and fork springs for nearly all motorcycles including built-to-order to meet your special needs; classic shocks to new AHRMA-specification for your classic British bikes.
TT Cycles - 10953 Tuxford St (#10 & #11), Sun Valley near San Fernando Rd and I-5; (818) 767-3187; specializing in Norton and Triumph twins, full services and parts, tune-ups to restorations, race-prep, machine work; 10% discount for all Norton Club members!
Glory, Sales and Service - 4659 Hollywood Blvd (north side, east of Vermont); (323) 644-5679; purveyors of fine classic bikes, full line of Davida helmets and other British gear and garb, Lewis leathers, Wesco boots and Glory's own line of heavy duty American made jeans.
The Garage Company - 13211 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, 90066; (310) 821-1793; a museum, gift shop, book store; classic bikes for sale, NOS and new parts, sponsor of Corsa Motoclassica. A real treat at Christmas and throughout the year! www.garagecompany.com
Don Harrell's British Motorcycle Works - 1246 N. Irma St, Visalia, 93279; (559) 732-9265; Central California's best source for parts and service on all classic British bikes; a legendary Triumph restorer.
British Motorbikes of North Hollywood - 10420 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood, 91601; (818) 506-4022; under new management by a long-time Norton owner, Kevin Thompson; sales and services, accessories and memorabilia/books, etc. www.britishmotorbikes.net
4 Aces Cycle Supply - Has moved to 12734 Branford St # 16 Pacoima, Ca 91331; (818) 997-8321; specializing in classic British bobbers/customs and restorations of 1950's-60s Brits; stop in and say hello to Wes White. www.fouracescycle.com
JRC Engineering - 17320 Santa Rosa Rd, Perris, 92570; (951) 940-5410; owned by Bill Getty, a mainstay of British biking in in Southern California for years; JRC sell quality British parts, particularly classic Triumph parts, exclusively to dealers - no retail sales but a real asset to the classic community. www.jrceng.com
GP Cycles – 1606 G St, San Diego; 619 233-4762; San Diego’s premier classic bike shop, offering the best modern Italian bikes and a passion for classic British and other vintage bikes; say hello to Paul Lima at “the coolest place to hang out in San Diego”. www.gpmotorcycles.com
Side Strider – 1583 Arminta (#25), Van Nuys; 818 780-5542; Doug Bingham’s shop is the place for classic and modern side car services and know-how; sponsor of the Griffith Park Side Car Rally since 1972! www.sidestrider.com
Markus Designs - 6909 Farmdale Ave (A), North Hollywood, 91605, 818 759-4724;
custom motorcycle painting for restorations and specials, to your specifications; ask for Tony.
Classic Exhaust Specialists – by appointment; 805 551-4982 or 805 578-8689 in Simi Valley; custom pipe bending and fabrication for classic cars and bikes; vintage Triumph parts and services; call Jack Faria .
Sports Cycle Pacific – 627 N. Salsipuedes , Santa Barbara; 805 966-6508; British, German, Italian specialists (and Moto Guzzi dealer); your source for classic parts and services on the Central Coast; Handy Industry motorcycle lifts. Ask for Dave Blunk, owner.
LA Triumph – 977 W. Hyde Park Blvd., Inglewood; 310 677-5800; since 1995, one of the first Hinckley Triumph dealers in the U.S.; full range of parts, services and accessories; also carries Honda, Suzuki and Polaris bikes.
Omo and Son, Motorcycle – 1570-B, Pine St., Oxnard; 805 487-4154; specializing in classic British bikes since 1969; engine rebuilding and machine shop services a specialty. Say hello to George, a former moto-cross and flat track racer.
BBC – 2220 N. Ventura Ave (“F”), Ventura, 805 641-9915; complete services, parts and restoration for all British classics; a “regular” on the show/swap circuit; ask for Tom Robinson.
Fair Spares America, Inc. – P.O. Box 8224, San Jose; 408 292-6563. The country’s premier source for genuine Norton and Norvil parts; specialized Norton modifications for tach drive, exhaust ports. cylinder studs, etc.; complete rebuilding services; ask for Phil Radford. www.fairsparesamerica.com.
The British Connection – 619 443-9169; parts and services for British bikes and “teardrop” trailers; owned by organizers of the Lake Cachuma Rally, John and Donna Mulrean. www.britishconnection.org
Buchanan’s Spoke & Rim – 805 W. 8th St., Azusa; 626 969-4655; California’s premier wheel builder; custom and classic wheel work, rims, parts and services; ask for Kenny Buchanan. www.buchananspokes.com
Steadfast Cycles – 17812 Sierra Highway (Unit I), Canyon Country; 661 877-7911. Specializing in Triumph, Norton and BSA, new and old parts, sales and service. Full line of accessories and memorabilia; ask for Brandon Moore. Steadfast Cycles E-Store
Burger Continental – 535 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena; 626 792-6634; the Norton Club’s “home” base for over 15 years – a great place to eat or meet before or after a ride on the Crest; our host every New Year’s Eve; where you are always a part of the family. www.burgercontinental.com
Lucky Baldwin’s Pub – on the alley, south of Colorado, west of Raymond in Old Town Pasadena; California’s leading purveyor of the best Belgian beer; great “pub grub”, people watching, and sports tv; another Norton Club host. www.luckybaldwins.com
Hidden Springs Café – 23155 Angeles Forest Highway (between Upper Big Tujunga Rd and the tunnel on County Route N3); 818 848-2478; the place to stop for a meal or…, during a day on the Crest; great people, atmosphere and location. They love the Hansen Dam Ride folks! Say hello to Janice and family.
Please support these local shops and vendors. We need them and they need us! If you want to recommend other shops and/or service providers in your area or if you are a shop owner and want to be added to this website,
Please contact Bill Bibbiani (626) 791-0259
E-mail Bill Bibbiani
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