Those assets include the inventory, intellectual property, and trademarks for all Crane automotive and motorcycle electronic products and for Crane motorcycle valve train products. The intellectual property portion includes designs, drawings, and cam profiles. Crane automotive valve train products are not included in this acquisition. Crane Cams was founded in 1953, and like S&S Cycle, […]
Archive for April, 2009
Breaking News. S&S Cycle Acquires Some Crane Cams Assets
Published by April 23rd, 2009 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.American IronHorse Motorcycles To Close Again?
Published by April 23rd, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Two weeks ago my insider sources started to feed me with negative news regarding the future of American IronHorse Motorcycles Company. The only one I published last week was that the company seemed to be idling, not building bikes. When in May 2008 a U.S. bankruptcy judge in Fort Worth agreed to the sale of defunct American […]
We all need a taillight and you don’t want one on your build looking like most of the others. This one was so simple to imagine that it is quite original. It’s made out of billet aluminum with a LED bulb (stronger light and no breaking filament because of vibrations) and a red lens. Available in polished […]
Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week Update
Published by April 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You all know that last year the Myrtle Beach City Council passed 15 ordinances and amendments, including a helmet law, designed to discourage bikers to participate to this new edition of Myrtle Beach Bike Week inside the city limits. It created 2 opposite reactions: as a sign of protest those who decided not to go […]
A Message From Dar Holdsworth
Published by April 22nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Cyril. “Great news. From this day forward ALL Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers will come standard at the same price with a Baker 5 speed transmission, even the Model 1. With the exception of the Model 1, all other BBB&C will have the option to upgrade to a 6 speed Baker at a very reasonable […]
Viper Motorcycle Announces New Dealers And 2009 152″ Diamondback Model
Published by April 22nd, 2009 in Builders and Customs.Viper Motorcycle Company, announces new dealers and the shipping to its Dealers Network of the new “Diamondback” model, their second generation Super Cruiser. Among the new dealers is Rick Fairless’s Strokers Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Bikers Custom in El Paso, Texas, Bikers Dream in Alpharetta, Georgia, Rainbow Cycles in Rogers, Arkansas, etc. Terry Nesbit, President of Viper […]
Elvis Presley And His Beloved 1956 KHK By David Uhl
Published by April 22nd, 2009 in Editorial and Painters.Two years ago, bronze artist Jeff Decker and painter David Uhl embarked on a new and exciting collaborative project with Harley-Davidson and Elvis Presley Enterprises. During Daytona Bike Week I reported on Jeff unveiling of his bronze masterpiece of a sculpted Elvis. David followed up with “American Icons” that I saw him painting while in […]
Is it because of my European genes, because every day I was seeing one passing by my high school, or simply because I love bare bones skinny looking bikes? I always loved Triumphs. And with the retro trend in full swing I enjoy seeing builders of American bikes taking inspiration and parts from many foreign […]
Fellow builder Jerry Covington let me know about his brand new website, but instead of telling you that it’s better than the former one I looked at his online catalog at found these Fork Bells that I like. Aluminum CNC machined they are available in chrome, cut contract black and black with diamond edge and fit 80 […]
Congress Bill To Close Public Land To Off-Road Motorcycles
Published by April 21st, 2009 in Editorial.On March 25, Congress just voted a bill to close more than 2 million acres of public land nationwide to off-highway motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. “The measure unreasonably bans motorized recreation on 2.1 million acres of public lands by inappropriately designating it as Wilderness,” said AMA/ATVA Vice President for Government Relations Ed Moreland. “This is […]
Does The Market Need Another Ignition cover? No. Maybe…
Published by April 21st, 2009 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Every builder/manufacturer is selling one. Finned, grooved, smooth, spiked, with a devil head, a Maltese cross, etc, and as many logos & names as the industry counts. The thought of bringing one more ignition cover doesn’t make any sense except that they have always been a top-selling item. So the boys at Biltwell decided to […]
Master Bike Builder and Artist Chicara Nagata recently showed his custom motorcycles in a New York City Gallery . Zen and the art of motorcycle creation? Yes, knowing that Chicara can spend 7500 hours on one of these liquid chrome masterpieces Superb attention to details with a kinetic result.
Desperado Motorcycles Sponsors NHRA Super Gas Camaro
Published by April 21st, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Jeff Nicklus, founder and CEO of Desperado Motorcycles announced that his company will act as the primary sponsor of the Nicklus Performance/Desperado Motorcycles Super Gas Camaro for the remainder of the 2009 and the entire 2010 racing season. Jeff estimates that The Desperado Camaro and the Desperado Motorcycles name will be seen by 2.5 – […]
Ten days ago, during the Donnie Smith Bike Show, groups of teenagers belonging to several high schools were competing with their new builds, both to get acknowledgment from their pro peers present at the show and to win some trophy gold offered by IronWorks Magazine. In the Chopper Class Challenge competing with their bike named “Betty” featured […]
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2 Rat’s Hole Shows This Weekend At Florida Leesburg Bikefest
Published by April 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As you can see The Rat from the Rat’s Hole Show is well and alive and never looked so euphoric. Must be because the Rat’s Mates are much prettier than at the time, many years ago, when I was the Head Judge of the Bike Shows. This intro (I had […]
In case you didn’t know, Performance Machine releases only 2 new wheel models every year, each provided with the corresponding matching discs and sprockets, sprockets in 3 versions:- polish, chrome and the very sought after ÒContrast CutÓ. This year the 2 new designs are called the ÒRivieraÓ (left) and the ÒRival […]
Best Production Bobber Of 2009. Only $15,995.
Published by April 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When in February Dar Holdsworth from Brass Balls Bobbers gave me a preview on his new production Bobber called Model 1, it immediately pleased my designer eyes. But having seen so many Bobbers marketed with the over-used and not so accurate slogan “Just Under $20,000 For The Blue Collar Guy!” my question was “what is […]
Made in Japan, this mini switch is for blinkers or horn. There are 20 different versions, combination, finishes to fit your needs and the look of your bike. These people have a Website and Online Catalog. And if you are not reticent/afraid to order in Japan, they accept payment via PayPal, wire […]
If you are in vintage, retro, old or new school, you owe to your bike to equip it with the period correct spark plugs wiring. Low Brow Customs is now offering vintage-style braided cotton wire sets. They are cotton-braided and lacquered, but have a modern stranded copper conductor with pvc insulation for top performance. Five […]
Should Motorcycle Part Manufacturers State Where Their Parts Are Made?
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Driveline and Editorial.It s my point of view that there are both good and bad motorcycle parts made here in the US …and in Europe, China, Korea and of course all over the world. It is also my daily professional observation that there is a lot of hypocrisy from those in the US, manufacturers, distributors, dealers and […]
Battistinis New Air Filter And Horn.
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Electrical and Engines.This new contemporary air filter from Battistinis is a straight bolt-on. The unique three part kit includes a patented Arlen Ness Stage 1 Big Sucker kit to fit all Harley Davidson® EVO big twins, Twin Cams and Sportster models.
Thanks To AMA, Lead Law Not Enforced For At Least 1 Year….
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Did you have any doubt about the hard work and power of AMA, our American Motorcyclist Association? Since 1924, the AMA has promoted and protected the motorcycling lifestyle. And the Association succeeded again to convince Acting Chairman of the Federal Safety Commission to hold off for a year the enforcing of new LEAD LAW that has […]
I like them simple, always looking ready for new spins. Coolness without going overboard. A bike that many could build in their garage, reason why I show it to you. Seen in Germany during the recent Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show, this little chopper was built by USM Motorcycles near Hannover, a long time importer […]
Indian Motorcycle Launches Women’s Apparel
Published by April 17th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Did you notice? Until now the new Indian Motorcycle had only a men’s apparel collection. Women must have done some magical dances around the Kings Mountain headquarter, praying the staff to provide for some feminine clothing. Indian Motorcycle just released its first collection of women’s apparel, and as expected from any motorcycle manufacturer, is made […]
Maybe it’s because of taste, of age, or because she told you so. Ready for a conversion by adding 1 more wheel to your ride? Santiago Chopper, out of Tampa, builds a lot of custom trikes, turns a lot of stock Harleys into 3-wheelers, and even produces some of his own propriatery parts to do […]
