The oldest known dice were excavated as part of a 5000-year-old backgammon set, at an archeological site in south-eastern Iran. The newest ones come from Jaxon 5 from Wild Card Customs (817-831-9700) and will fit any valve stem. Offered in 4 different styles: Lucky 13, Starz, Skull, and The 5. By the way, Jaxon will […]
Archive for January, 2008
Touring Bikes Heel-Toe Control Set
Published by January 7th, 2008 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.No surprise. I receive more and more requests for cool touring motorcycles custom parts. This Heel-Toe Shifter extends 1" over stock on each end for ease of shifting with the advantage for the rider’s feet to use the whole floor board. Of course the same design is available for the brake side. Made out of […]
It’s too cool. A rare quality footage of early American board track racing. Indian rules! Add to My Profile | More Videos
I guess that when you are a celebrity, you must, or should, set the example. Jay Leno worked with Mobil and S&S to develop a cruiser bike which meets the tough 2008 California Tier II emissions standards but can still perform almost with the agility of a sport bike. Both legal and practical even on […]
It happened to me. Without warning my welding supply shop moved to nowhere. Panic, I need today some replacement parts. I wished that I could have had the help of an online source to locate who would be my new vendor. Now it exists. The Welding Supply Guide is one of the most comprehensive directories on […]
As Harley-Davidson states in its website, only the Motor Company can build the 105th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. Seems very evident to me. And to you? Each one of the 14 different models offered is serialized and numbered. They all come in copper pearl and vivid black paint job, with chrome and copper detailing. And if you buy one before February […]
Sigh Of Relief. Harley Announces Its 105th Anniversary Concert Acts
Published by January 5th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bikers remember Harley-Davidson catastrophic 100th anniversary HOG concert. The event was hyped during months with Harley announcing a secret headliner. The buzz was that the Rolling Stones would be playing and nothing was done by the Milwaukee Factory to stop these rumors. The opening act was country singer Tim McGraw, counting mainly young women as […]
Dynojet Fined $1,000.000 By CARB For Its Power Commander
Published by January 5th, 2008 in Editorial and Engines.The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced recently that it concluded an investigation against Dynojet Research, Inc. At issue was the company’s "Power Commander" that can be used to alter the air-fuel mixture and engine timing of on- and off-road motorcycles. CARB said that the installation of these devices would adversely affect the emissions control […]
The Way Big Dog Motorcycles Sees It In 2008.
Published by January 5th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s a tough time for everybody in the motorcycle industry. The market is hurt by aging demographics, market saturation and the real estate crisis in the US spreading outside our borders through the loss in value of mortgage backed securities. In an interview, Big Dog’s president Nick Messer, explains how his company intends to face the […]
Converse Is A Century Old. Yippee. New Shoes For Me.
Published by January 4th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Like many of you I am a Converse addict. From low top to high top and everything between, in canvas, suede and leather (ok, from time to time I cheat with a couple of other brands). And if you didn’t know, Converse is celebrating its 1st century. 100 years of basketball, music and cultural rebellion. Their shoes have helped grow […]
Lot Of News From S&S Cycle
Published by January 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.First, S&S Cycle ® will be presenting several seminars at the 2008 Cincinnati V-Twin Expo (reserved to motorcycle dealers) and an opportunity to meet NHRA Pro-Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith. Seminars will cover their exciting 2008 product line with topics including Flathead Power vintage engines and components, the S&S X-Wedge, S&S EPA Certified Engines, fuel […]
New Baker Drivetrain King Kong Klutch
Published by January 4th, 2008 in Driveline, Editorial and Engines.The boys at Baker Drivetrain have a cool slogan to describe their new King Kong Klutch: “A gorilla in clutch grip, but a mouse in clutch effort”. The company intends to continue to innovate and dominate with superior parts all the area of our motorcycles from motor to rear wheel. The King Kng Klutch is intended to offer […]
In the industry he is often referred as Kiwi Mike or Indian Mike. His full name is Mike Tomas and he is the President of Kiwi Indian MotorCycle Company. His career with Indian Motorcycles has spanned some 30 years. Mike moved from New Zealand to start Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Company in Riverside CA. His company […]
Kewlmetal Slash Cut Exhaust Tips
Published by January 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.These slash-cut exhaust tips are slightly different because they are made out of aluminum and the way the edge is machined. And for the bolt-on guy…they bolt-on in minutes in 4 rotational orientations. The tips fit all 2 ½” pipes including all the 2-1/2" Vance & Hines Big Shots, Long Shots and Straight Shots exhaust […]
Ed Youngblood has a motorcycle industry resume longer than my trip from South Florida to Sturgis and thicker than the crust of ice at the north pole. Among many other endeavors too long to list here, Ed was president of AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) from 1981 to 1999. At his credit, the involvement of AMA […]
Glared during night riding? Intense light reflecting can make your ride at night quite annoying. With this new Auto-Dimming Mirror by AlphaMirror, high-intensity headlights are automatically dimmed away to protect your vision (without taking a hand off your handlebar). The way it works? The mirror’s sensors adjust the tinting to the current lighting conditions. It […]
USA, Easter Standard Time. The year 2007 just came to a close half an hour ago and I wanted to say thank you for reading “Cyril Huze Blog" and making it the undisputed top destination for those looking for daily news about the Custom Motorcycles Scene. Soon, I will publish the site traffic numbers and […]
