This brand new magneto cover is clear polycarbonate, which has, as you may know, outstanding impact and heat resistance. This ine won’t melt, warp or crack and leave you stranded on the side of the road like the cheap counterpart made out of cheap plastic. This cover fit any Fairbanks-Morse bodied magneto, such as Morris […]
Archive for June, 2009
Clear Polycarbonate Magneto Covers
Published by June 13th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Since November 08, Erik J. Dunk owner of Iron Block Harley-Davidson in Watertown, NY, has posted several messages critical of President Barack Obama on the Harley electronic sign visible to motorists along Interstate 81. Several messages (some are disputed by Erik Dunk) said “Obama is not a Christian! He is a Muslim!!!” then “”Obama are […]
Custom Carbon Fiber From Down Under
Published by June 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A massaged 900 cc Sportster engine, a Ducati front end, a custom Carbon Fiber body, a multitude of titanium parts, it’s all what I know about this bike built in Australia by Dillan Robb from Robb Handcrafted Cycles. But worth posting.
Cajun boy confession ‘Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl’. The priest asks, ‘Is that you, little Tommy Hebert?’ ‘Yes, Father, it is.’ ‘And who was the girl you were with?’ ‘I can’t tell you, Father, I don’t want to ruin her reputation’ ‘Well, Tommy Hebert, I’m sure […]
Worldwide Annual Ride to Work Day is Monday June 15
Published by June 11th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.The objective of the Ride To Work Day (always the 3rd Wenesday of June) is to demonstrate that riding is an efficient, economical form of personal transportation making parking easier and helping traffic flow better. 2009 is the18th edition of this event and each year it involves riders of all ages and occupations, from all […]
During the last 10 years, the number of available air shocks has grown exponentially. Most are extremely good. So, what’s new with the “Shotgunshock“? The company producing it states that their proprietary system has an internal valving with four internal solenoids machined into the body of the shock. A check valve seals the pressurized air supplied […]
Heaven is where the police is British, the Chefs Italian, the Mechanics German, the Lovers French and it is all organized by the Swiss. Hell is where Police is German, the chefs British, the Mechanics French, the Lovers Swiss, and it is all organized by the Italians.
Bikers Protest At Myrtle Beach “Take Back May” Event
Published by June 11th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.Weld-On Hardtail Section For Harley-Davidson Shovelhead
Published by June 10th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Owning a genuine Harley-Davidson Shovelhead? Want to turn it into a hardtail ride? You best, meaning easiest and fastest move is to use a pre-made weld-on complete hardtail section. This one is fabricated out of DOM 1 1/8″ tubing (seat section is 1″) with all the parts 100% tig welded. It is equipped with a helm joint axle […]
The Harrier. Cafe Racer Of Year 2020?
Published by June 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Swedish Stellan Egland builds one-off custom motorcycles with designs that nobody expects, ranging from the ultra retro to the highly futuristic style. To the point that nobody knows exactly how to categorize each of his bikes. And it’s better this way because one-off motorcycles should always surprise, interrogate, even be […]
The 15th annual ROT Rally, or Rally Of Texas, starts tomorrow Thursday. I have been informed by one of my readers that a certain group of riders would have been notified that the Austin Police Dept. will have an on-going campaign to pull over riders they see not wearing a helmet. And we all know that this can […]
Judge Accepts Billy Lane Plea Of No Contest Of Vehicular Homicide
Published by June 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Under the terms of the plea bargain, in exchange for Billy Lane pleading guilty to a single charge of vehicular homicide, prosecutors dropped a DUI manslaughter charge. Billy faces a maximum of nine years in prison when he is sentenced at 9 a.m. August 14 by Circuit Judge Robert Burger. The deal also mandates a lifetime license […]
His leather work, especially the one of his intricate hand-tooled seats, was very well known in the industry before Paul Cox became a celebrated custom motorcycle builder. And Paul is still at it with top quality leather and designs. Considered one of the best in his field, each seat project is unique, presenting new challenges […]
Shortest Custom Motorcycle Bike Show In The World!
Published by June 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sweden Twin Club Custom Show of Norrtälje (located some 55 miles north-east of Swedish capital Stockholm) is Europe’s oldest and most traditional Custom Bike Show, with a heritage dating back to 1969. The “Ride-In-Win-Roll-Out” type event is probably also the shortest Custom Bike Show on the planet, as bikes are placed from 10 a.m. […]
“Hi, Friend. I’ve been riding motorcycles on the street for 20 years. This August I’m trying something different and venturing off road on a dual-sport ride in Colorado to raise money for a breast cancer charity and a gynecological cancers charity – something I’m passionate about. I’m very excited to be doing this because I’ve […]
Demoing A Motorcycle Garage Opener
Published by June 9th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain model year 2008 and 2009 FLSTSB, model year 2008 FXSTSSE2 and model year 2009 FXSTSSE3 motorcycles manufactured May 22, 2007 through March 26, 2009 and shipped on or before March 27, 2009. The acorn stud at the […]
Harley-Davidson Casting Call To All Harlistas
Published by June 8th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.As you know Harley-Davidson has several outreach programs going on. The objective is of course to federate some minorities to reinforce penetration of the brand among these groups. Due to the high and fast growing Hispanic population in the US, Latinos are the priority target. So, the factory is calling all Latino riders to host […]
Billy Lane Plea Deal. From No Prison Up To 9 Years.
Published by June 8th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Lane was charged two years ago with one count of DUI manslaughter in connection with the 2006 traffic accident in which Gerald Morelock, 56 was killed. In light of ongoing legal discussions over the permissibility of blood evidence at trial, prosecutors in late December added an alternative charge of vehicular homicide, which requires the state […]
You probably noticed that during the last couple of months I talked a lot about the European Motorcycle Scene. And the only reason, in addition to the fact that you love to see what’s going on beyond our borders, is that the Old Continent is more vibrant than ever. More and more custom motorcycles are […]
Breaking News. Joint Venture Between Kiwi Indian & Klock Werks
Published by June 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.Kiwi Indian and Klockwerks have formed a joint venture to help move both companies forward. Mike Tomas has already moved its parts distribution from California to Mitchell SD with Klockwerks. No doubt that Mike was looking for a more friendly tax, financial and legislative environment (among other constraints, think of EPA and CARB). Mike tells […]
I had to show you this USB Flash Drive. Absolutely stunning. The “crazy” guy who did it had to harvest parts from a total of 6 different pocket watches. Then it took him 12 hours to assemble them. It’s 16GB running at 110 x. It is made out of purple heart, has approximately 26 Ruby’s […]
Preview. Fat Katz New Bagger Gas Tank
Published by June 6th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.After-market bagger gas tanks have always been boring. At best they are offered extended with “bottom wings” or in a larger fuel capacity. But most of these custom 2-piece fuel reservoirs don’t have a sexy shape and need to be fitted with a dash that I always considered extremely unaesthetic. Fat Katz is about to […]
“How’s it going Cyril? A while back, there was a feature on your blog regarding the late John Britten and the Britten Bike. Back in the early days when John was building his first motorcycle, the pickings in his bank account were pretty slim, so the company I work for fronted up with substantial sponsorship […]
Radiantz New Flexible Smoked LED Array.
Published by June 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Radiantz has well known for manufacturing some of the highest quality and brightest LED Products. Their LED motorcycle Lights includes patented Flexible LED arrays, Top FX, Side FX, tail lights, turn signals, strobe modules, brake light modulators, clear , read, amber and now smoked lenses. Featured here is their flexible LED arrays with the new […]
A new painting from Stefanie Aziere-Sattler depicting 2 women racing each other. As a matter of fact The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Sturgis has requested a Print to be on display this year with the Special Women in Racing edition they have done on Laura Klock and Her Daughters, Erica and Karlee Cobb. […]
