Archive for December, 2009



2010 Harley-Davidson Ford F-150 Truck

Each time I published about the Harley Ford F-150, some of you took a shot at it qualifying it as not biker truck, just a vehicle for yuppies who just want to show off. So, as an introduction to the description of the new 2010 model, let me say first that 1- This signature truck […]

Weirdest Product Idea Of 2009.

This product inventor found himself in the stressful situation of having a frosty beer in his hand but having trouble locating a bottle opener. Because he must know that all bikers are beer lovers and that a lot of them own a dog, and under the assumption that it’s easier to locate your dog than […]

From Combustion Powered To Electric Motorcycles

How to conciliate our love for the combustion powered motorcycle with the strong evidence that the future of motorcycling is electric? Is it possible for you to imagine an automotive world where all new vehicles are electric with the remaining gas powered ones turned into oddities authorized to ride in our streets but under stringent […]

Is It Really The World’s First Motorcycle?

In 1885 the German inventors Wilhelm Maybach and Gottlieb Daimler called it the “Reitwagen” or “Riding Car”. So, does the machine qualify as the 1st ever motorcycle? Notice the helping small wheels. At least we know that the motorcycle was born from a motorized bicycle. The Daimler “Riding Car” is the 1st petroleum-powered vehicle in […]

The Kind Of Emails A Custom Builder Receives In His E-Mailbox

Maybe from time to time I will publish some emails a Custom Builder and Online Publisher  like me receives in his e-mailbox. I must say that they are extremely kind, some are quite funny, some are very weird, etc…A sweet one from a native of China visiting New-York. Still looking to complete my answers. Huh…Yes, because Custom […]

This Motorcycle Chassis Is Not For Sale

Joe Cree, the boss of California Customs, is not selling this chassis. He just want you to know that what you see here is what he is using right now as a starting point for a new limited production bike series (29 units) called Maverick. Joe tells me that in recent months he has noticed […]

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2009 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials Yearbook

Last September met with Scooter Grubb on the Salts of Bonneville. Easy to notice him. He is the photographer equipped with the longest (most expensive?) camera lens to catch glimpses of all the men & women racing at the BUB Speed Trials, an event sponsored by Denis Manning of BUB Exhaust Enterprises.

Custom Chrome 40th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Bagger By Kirk Taylor

As you already know by my post on December 7th, 2009, Kirk Taylor is with Cole Foster one of the 2 builders chosen by Custom Chrome Inc. to design and build a show-stopping custom in celebration of the distributor 40th anniversary. Kirk’s crew at Custom Design Studios started from a Harley-Davidson Bagger, modifying the engine […]

Harley-Davidson Offering Special Extension On Its Two-year Warranty

Harley-Davidson is offering customers extended warranty coverage on new, previously untitled 2009 and 2010 model-year motorcycles purchased and delivered between November 20, 2009 and March 16, 2010 (with the exception of COV’s – Company Owned Vehicles – FLHP and FLHTP police units, and rental or leased motorcycles).

Durfee Wide-Classic Girder Front End

Here is a variation of the Classic Durfee front end allowing the use of “wide-glide” width wheels. By shaping the 4130 chrome-molly, seamless aircraft grade tubing to add width to the Classic Girder you now have the choice to use any mid or wide-glide wheel & tire combo.  Other features include Upper Triple-Trees that have […]

Indian Motorcycle 1953 Commercial

1953. The same year Indian Motorcycle went out of business. Tearing up….

New Euro Standard For Guard Rails To Protect Motorcyclists.

Very good initiative.  The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) just set a European-wide standard for roadside barriers which will take into account bikers’ safety.  Crash-barrier standards have always included impact tests for autobobiles but not motorcycles. The new standard would require road barriers to protect motorcyclists, for example with an additional lower guardrail to prevent […]

Merry Christmas To All Custom Motorcycle Fans Around The World

Soon 2009 will be behind us…with new hopes for our motorcycle industry in 2010. I wish you all a joyous holiday season  forgetting about the bad things of this year, thinking only about the good ones, and recharging your mind with a new energy spirit. It can be done by spending quality time with your family and friends. Although the flow of […]

Detroit Bros TV Show Motor City Motors Premiers December 28th On Discovery Channel

A new TV show about our Kustom Kulture is something that all members of the industry will support without any reserve. So, I am excited to announce that the new TV show “Motor City Motors” featuring Detroit Brothers Dave & James Kaye, with father John will premier Monday, December 28th at 9:00pm, on the Discovery […]

New Yukon Model From Renegade Wheels

Another nice  precision crafted custom one piece billet wheel from Renegade Wheels. It’s called the Yukon and it features a unique slotted 5-spoke spoke pattern making it very distinctive when stopped and probably quite visually impressive when spinning. As with the company’s other wheels the “Yukon” is offered in diameters ranging from 16” to 26” […]

How ThunderMax Works. Demonstration Setup.

In this ThunderMax AutoTune video, the company demonstrates how the AutoTune works to correct a grossly mis-tuned map. Watch in real-time as the AutoTune goes to work and corrects the featured map page …

Robbie Knievel To Recreate Double-Decker Bus Jump

The son of stuntman Evel Knievel plans to complete a double-decker bus jump that nearly ended his father’s career. Robbie Knievel, 47, will try to jump over 16 buses at Wembley, West London, in May 2010, riding a Harley Davidson XR-750 machine. Evel Knievel did the stunt in 1975, jumping 13 buses, but fell and […]

How Thundermax Works

In this ThunderMax AutoTune video, the company demonstrates how the AutoTune works to correct a grossly mis-tuned map. Watch in real-time as the AutoTune goes to work and corrects the featured map page.

Most Expensive Custom Motorcycle Helmets In The world

Do you need a limited edition helmet? Something like 1 out of 12. A head protector signed from fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, Eley kishimoto or a Sponge Bob one?  Or your own one-off protector? (yes, they will measure your head). Covered with black and white tweed, red wool embroidered with pearls or totally in black mink […]

Legislation To Create Wisconsin Harley-Davidson Automobile License Plate

Newly proposed legislation would create a special license plate commemorating Harley-Davidson Inc., iconic Milwaukee heavyweight motorcycle manufacturer. A bill has been proposed by State Senator Jim Sullivan (D-Wauwatosa) and state Rep. Amy Sue Vruwink (D-Milladore), to create an automobile license plate for registered Wisconsin cars and trucks.

How The UK Treats Motorcycle Group Speeding

The below information of interest for all UK riders was received via the Ace London Cafe website   “Motorcyclists at the head of a group of riders will face stiffer penalties for speeding under a Crown court ruling. Being the lead rider in a group is an aggravating factor making you partly responsible for speeding […]

S&S Cycle Easy Start Cams For 99-up Twin Cam Engines

Hard starting is obsolete. S&S Cycle now offers a series of Easy Start Cams, a solution much better than a bunch of husky friends pushing you while you are in second gear to help you start your bike. Here’s how these S&S Cams work.

Cafe Fairing For Harley-Davidson Road King

I never liked traditional windshields or fairings because, while useful, they never contribute, quite the opposite, to the lines of a motorcycle. With a few exceptions in the after-market industry like this very interesting “Cafe Fairing” offered by Glide-Pro. Mounts directly via the Harley factory installed grommets on all Road King models. A specific fairing soon to […]

Last Minute Christmas Gift For The Biker Of Your Life. Galvanized Wine Rack.

I like this galvanized wine rack. because it’s unpretentious, fits well with our custom industry, is affordable…and because I love wine. This 12 bottle rack adds will add a hint of industrial flair to your wine reserve. This hand welded sheet metal sculpture holds 12 bottle of wine and works in both horizontal and vertical position. […]

Motorcycle Industry Fast News

Shares of Harley-Davidson Inc. declined 5.1% yesterday Thursday after an analyst of Goldman Sachs recommended investors sell the motorcycle maker’s stock, saying bike sales fell as much as 40 percent in October and November and demand remains uncertain – Do you know that it is illegal in the State Of Indiana to sell or trade […]

10th Anniversary V-Twin Expo. February 6-8, 2010.

Can’t believe that it was 10 years ago that I participated to the 1st edition of the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo. Across my display, were 2 beginners in the motorcycle industry. Bert & Lisa Baker of Baker Drivetrain…I remember like yesterday. Ten years spent in the custom motorcycle industry feels like a full generation of new participants, […]



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