Archive for August, 2008



Sharp Rise In Motorcycle Deaths.

High gas prices are pushing people to drive less  their cars, but encourage people to buy more motorcycles and to put more and more miles on their bikes. Is it the reason why in the USA motorcycle fatalities increased 128% since 1997 which was the lowest number of deaths on motorcycles (2116)? Or is it also related to […]

Smart Exhaust Flanges

The best ideas are found while you build a bike from the ground up. Joe Mc Glynn at Crime Scene Choppers was wondering how to make his new project exhaust system as clean as possible. Instead of a flat flange and a lump of weld, how about a smooth, flared transition from the engine to […]

Paughco Single Down Tube Frames.

Paughco is one of the oldest manufacturers of custom and replacement frames for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They offer now single down tube configuration for their stock & wide tire rigid frames. Shown here is the Sportster version coming complete with your choice of straight or curved 1 ¾” down tube, 1 ¾” backbone, hidden axles and […]

Las Vegas Bikefest Entertainment

Las Vegas being Las Vegas, a lot of entertainment, concerts and parties are scheduled during BikeFest (October 2 to 5). Many of these have discounted tickets/entry fees or free entry for Las Vegas BikeFest registrants, so be sure you get registered soon by going HERE.

Sturgis Rally 2008. Record Custom Motorcycle Sales?

Jeff Nicklus, President of Jeff Nicklus Customs (Desperado) gave me his feed back on the 2008 edition of the Sturgis Rally. “Cyril,  just bringing you up to speed from my standpoint. Hope all is well with you and yours. The crowds were indeed down from 30-50% over 2 years ago, however, I believe that worked […]

Picture Of The week

As you already know through my Blog, Roger Goldammer won for the 3rd time the title of AMD World Champion. He will tell you that the reason he won again the 3rd edition is probably because his new awesome custom is ALSO a motorcycle that you can race on the Bonneville Salts. This picture is 1 […]

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Motorcycle Pilot

Motorcycle Pilot: One who combines their hobbies of airplanes and motorcycles to achieve greater mobility and enjoy unique adventures. This video features a patent-pending cargo pod allowing private pilots to carry a street-legal motorcycle beneath their airplane. After landing, it takes only a few minutes to remove the motorcycle, unfold the handle bars and ride […]

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Options To Curtail Rallies

Fast news from Myrtle Beach where the City Council has been given 33 pages of options to curtail motorcycle rallies. As a reminder the city raised property taxes to finance several studies on the consequences of getting rid of the Spring rally and the Atlantic Bikefest during the weekend of Memorial day. The Sun News […]

Holy Shit Weld-On Kickstand

Detoit Bros new weld-on kickstand is milled from 1018 mild steel, then chromed to a mirror finish.  It is provided with a weld-on bracket to weld to your frame, with spring and hardware sold separately. In stock and ready to ship. Prices start at $199.99. Detroit Bros.

Bikes, Camera, Action

Another contest organized by Harley-Davidson to promote female riding. The factory is searching for female film makers who can capture in a short film the sense of empowerment, freedom and adventure that is inherent when women get behind the handlebars of their very own Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. The film of no longer than 2 minutes must […]

Beer Drinking Rambo Style

I am amazed by the number of new beer accessories released almost every day by independent inventors trying to auto finance their booze budget. If you are of the Rambo type who needs to feel secure by carrying six rounds of beer ammunitions, The Beerdolier is what you need for your next bike rally (avoid carrying […]

MaxFlow Air Filters From Zippers Performance

One of the first and easiest ways to improve performance in any engine it to open up the intake.  Zipper’s MaxFlow Air Cleaner Upgrade Kits include a specially constructed 100-percent washable and reusable filter element made from multiple layers of surgical-quality cotton gauze that has over 60% more filter area than the factory performance element.  […]

Russian Suzuki ATX For Super Computing

Don’t worry. You will never see this brightly glowing motorcycle coming down the street. But it’s quite an attention-grabbing piece when the objective was to participate in a competition to build the most original super computer case mod.  I like the fact that a motorcycle sparks creativity and inspires individuals designing the most advanced technology. […]

S&S® Cycle X-Wedge™. EPA Approved.

The S&S® Cycle X-Wedge™ X117E is the first 49-state certified engine produced by an engine manufacturer that already meets 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II standards.  The 49-state X117E is available for use in building a certified motorcycle in any state (except for California) by a home builder, custom shop or small volume […]

John McCain And Barack Obama About American Motorcycles

I am not sure I want to get political in my Blog, but when both presidential candidates start talking motorcycles, I think it’s worth a post.  A new Obama radio ad in Wisconsin, Harley-Davidson home state, is attacking McCain over his statement to bikers in Sturgis. McCain stated: “Not long ago a couple of hundred thousand Berliners […]

Rinehart Racing Cross Back Sportster Exhaust System

On a Sportster they look and sound very good. This exhaust system is one of Rinehart Racing’s newest creation. The Cross-Back is stated to significantly increase torque and horsepower across the range with a crossed-up, three-step header design and 2 1/2″ integrated mufflers. The 220 full coverage heat shields merge flush to the muffler bodies […]

Ness Launches New Victory Limited Edition Bike

It was in Sturgis in 2005 that Arlen and Cory Ness launched 3 limited production custom motorcycles. They were all built around the Ness Y2K rubber-mount frame.  
and called Lowliner, Speedliner and Highliner. Due to the close relation between Ness and Victory Motorcycles, it’s no surprise to learn that Ness Motorcycles (the company set up […]

Rock Ride Boston With Steven Tyler Is August 24th.

The 1st annual ride for Africa to give the poor a working chance will happen in Boston on Sunday, August 24th. The inaugural Rock Ride Boston is the first of a series that will include later Rock Ride Phoenix. Join Steven Tyler of Redwing Motorcycles, and legendary lead of Aerosmith, for a 15 mile escorted […]

Numbers To Make Your Wheel & Head Spin

Scotty, at Invader Wheels sent me the following “wide tire/comfort zone info”. Enjoy the numbers. “When bikers call and want to install a wider tire on their hard tail frame, I give them these hard facts. Tire specifications are taken from the Metzeler 2008 V-Twin tire catalog for the Marathon 880 series tires. These are the […]

Seattle Cop Held In Hells Angels Shooting In Sturgis Bar.

The shooting occurred about 1 a.m. Saturday at “Loud American Roadhouse Bar” on Main Street in Sturgis after a confrontation between members of the Hells Angels and the Iron Pigs, a motorcycle group composed of police officers. An off-duty Seattle police officer who has been detained after a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club […]

Sturgis Breast Cancer Ride To Benefit Brenda Fox.

“Hello Cyril. What a trip! (In more ways than words express!). Wish you had been there so I could have had the opportunity to thank you in person and I bet down the road I will have that opportunity. I’ll be going to a “wellness center” and undergoing medical treatment, so I wanted to be […]

Platinum Bleed Feed Motorcycle Air Suspension

Platinum Air Suspension was started in 2003 to bring quality, value and innovative technology to custom motorcycle riders. The company developed a “Bleed Feed Technology” to improve the air suspension riding system. To ride the way you want, with or without a passenger and depending of your own comfort level, Platinum borrowed from the technology […]

Harley-Davidson Completes Italian MV Agusta Group Acquisition

Harley-Davidson Inc. announced last Friday the completion of its 100% acquisition of Varese, Italy based MV Agusta Group, a privately-held Italian motorcycle maker for 70 million euros, or $108 million. With this acquisition, all the bank debt of approximately 45 million euros, or $69 million is satisfied.

2009 Garage Girls Calendar. Beautiful Models Hard At Work.

“All Killer, No Filler” is the only way to describe the exciting 2009 Garage Girls Calendar photographed by Jim Gianatsis which features a close-up look at the beautiful FastDates.com Calendar Kittens without the bikes getting in the way! This year’s sexy Calendar Felines include Playboy model Tiffany Toth playing house with Amber Lancaster. After a […]

Introducing Indian Motorcycle Premium Sporstwear Collection

As anticipated Indian Motorcycle launches his new line of premium sporstwear and gift collection. In addition to being distributed in some department stores, you can buy the new Indian apparel and gift line by going to their Online Store.

Smallest And Loudest Motorcycle Horn On The Market

Or you have a bulky horn on your factory bike and would like to replace it by a mini one. Or you want to install a horn as discreet as possible on your custom bike…because it’s the law. Here is a chrome mini horn with 3 different chrome covers (“reflection”, “warrior”, “cross”). The horn has […]



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