These beautifully engraved wheels are one of the four new styles introduced by Ness for 2010. All new Ness wheels are supplied with hubs, sealed bearings, properly sized bearing spacer, races, seals and necessary hardware. To make the buying process even easier, Ness has included the proper hub adapter for every application with each wheel […]
Archive for April, 2010
New Arlen Ness Engraved Wheels
Published by April 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Let’s Ride. An Excellent Guide To Motorcycling By Hells Angels Sonny Barger.
Published by April 8th, 2010 in Books and Editorial.When I received a pre-release of Let’s Ride and began to look at the main chapters, I was quite surprised to find out that the legendary founder of the Hells Angel’s Oakland Chapter took the time to write a very serious guide to motorcycling and riding safety. I was so teased that I read his […]
Is it the rarest vintage motorcycle? At least, I will say it’s the most mysterious. It’s the Traub 1917, and at this day, nobody knows exactly its origin and no documentation has ever surfaced. It was discovered in 1967 by bicycle shop owner Torillo Tacchi during the renovation of a Chicago apartment building, the motorcycle hidden behind […]
Auto Sensing Motorcycle Exhaust Baffles. What’s That?
Published by April 7th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.It’s a biker life reality. New Noise regulations in many states require lower sound levels from motorcycles. In many cities new noise ordinances are already in effect and are being enforced. Rocky Mountain Performance thinks that they have resolved (part) of the issue by allowing your aftermarket pipes to produce noise levels that will quiet […]
Design A Car, Truck & Motorcycle Logo. Win $500 In Motorcycle Books.
Published by April 7th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Motorbooks is looking for a new logo for their 30th anniversary “Wheels and Wings” Car, truck and Motorcycle Show to be held on september 11th in Wisconsin. winning design will be printed on dash plaques, and t-shirts, and in a variety of web and print ads. Design work must easily adaptable to suit these purposes. […]
Motorcycle Antilock Brakes Significantly Reduce Crashes
Published by April 7th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.It’s one of the objectives of all motorcycle manufacturers. Removing some of the risk that comes with riding on 2 wheels. A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that motorcycles with anti locks versus without are 37 percent less likely to be in fatal crashes per 10,000 registered vehicle years. Insurance […]
New White Wall Tire Sizes Coming Soon. From Vee Rubber.
Published by April 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.If there is somebody who has complained a lot to manufacturers about the lack of choice for sizes of white wall tires, it’s me. Coming from Vee Rubber, the giant manufacturer from Thailand, expect to see the arrival of new white wall tires in sizes we need since a too long time. For sure, a […]
Yesterday Monday April 5, 2010, Harley-Davidson stock (HOG) settled the day up $2.99 to $31.37, its highest level in almost 2 1/2 years. Volume was unusually high (3 times the daily average) and several Wall-Street analysts raised Harley stock target price in the $36 range. Is Harley-Davidson close to a rebound with anticipation that spring […]
Based on a 1969 Triumph TR6R (650 cm3), I love this minimalist bike built by Jeremy Heuer, a mechanic usually working on dirt racer bikes. Another proof that Triumph is probably the easiest and most affordable platform to go from stock to a beautiful custom hardball (3″ frame extension, 2.5″ drop) using only a few […]
Harley-Davidson Casting Call. Damn You Are Looking Very Good.
Published by April 6th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davidson MotorClothes casting crew is looking for honest-to-goodness motorcycle enthusiasts for their upcoming photo shoot. You do not need to show up dressed like a biker…just the way you are. It ill happen Saturday April 10th from 10am to 3 pm in Los Angeles at the HD of Anaheim Fullerton. Fullerton HD, Baldwin Park […]
An Open Letter From Rogue To ABATE Florida. Please Tell Us Where Is The Money.
Published by April 5th, 2010 in Editorial.We all agree that all organizations fighting for biker rights are accountable to their members for the money they receive and spend. In the following open letter to ABATE Florida (American Bikers Aimed Towards Education) Rogue, a Sturgis Freedom Fighter also member of the Motorcycle Hall Of Fame and Florida resident, tries to get an […]
Engine, Transmission And Primary Drive Oil Change. Drip, Drip, Drip No More.
Published by April 5th, 2010 in Accessories, Driveline, Editorial and Engines.It’s ok to do your oil changes in the garage, but the lady in your life hates that you mess up the garage floor. Here comes Harley saving your personal life with 2 new funnels each specifically shaped to make it easier and more convenient to service your motorcycle without dripping oil all over the […]
I love This beautiful chopper named “Walton”, one of the last weekend’s top 5 winners in the “Freestyle Class” Of the AMD European Championship Of Bike Building in Mainz.
Paul Teutul Jr. Facing Paul Teutul Sr. In A New TV Series?
Published by April 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It seems that cameras could very soon roll again, this time simultaneously in 2 places, Paul Junior & Paul Senior respective shops from where they would face each other. Building bikes? Can it be that TLC realized that the lawsuit opposing father and son could be the plot they needed to reactivate viewers interest? Anyway, […]
The Return Of Indian Motorcycle Company On The West Coast
Published by April 4th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On April 17 & 18th, it will be a west coast premiere for Indian Motorcycle Company. Its return to California with the Indian Motorcycle Los Angeles grand opening. The new dealership is located under the same roof as California Harley-Davidson at 1521 Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City. Using a “team built” concept (the same […]
Test Ride A 2010 Harley. Win A 2010 Harley.
Published by April 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A new promotion from Harley-Davidson to convince you to buy one of their 2010 models. Riders who test ride any new Harley-Davidson motorcycle at a participating dealership between April 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010 will be entered in a drawing to win a Harley-Davidson motorcycle of their choice (EXCLUDES CVO MODELS) and an exclusive […]
Roll Up, Roll Up, It’s Thrills. It’s Spills. It’s the Amazing Wall Of Death.
Published by April 3rd, 2010 in Editorial.Wall Of Death shows are still a staple for entertainment during our big rallies. Derived directly from US motorcycle board track or motordrome racing in the early 1900s, the very first carnival motordrome appeared at Coney Island amusement park (New York) in 1911. The following year portable tracks began to appear on traveling carnivals and […]
Time for you to show your customizing skills. Save image file. Print it. Color it. Show it to your kids. If they don’t like the coloring… Repeat! You have all weekend. Happy Easter to all bikers.
Custom Chrome 40th Anniversary Speedway Harley Bagger
Published by April 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As I reported before, this Harley Bagger is one of the 2 customs that Custom Chrome commissioned to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. Built by Kirk Taylor from Custom Design Studios, I had the opportunity to check it out while I was at the Dealers Expo in San Jose, CA. This bike showcases what can be […]
If you are a shop owner, maybe you have already lent a lift & some tools to a good client wishing to do some work on his bike. If you did, I am certain that it was an exceptional gesture. But do you know that a new shop concept seems to emerge from our recession. […]
New Wimmer Ultra Sucker Air Cleaner
Published by April 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Wimmer Custom Cycle specialty is intakes and this “Ultra Sucker” air cleaner is the latest addition. It is designed to work with all American V-Twin motors, both with carburetors and fuel injection systems including DBW. Wimmer states that it provides better airflow, so increasing engine performance. CNC machined in the US and offered either in […]
I think it’s quite beautiful. This Indian Chief Trike is a joint project between Hannigan Trikes and the Indian Motorcycle Company. As Indian states “an awesome example of beauty and beast.” I am told that it took a great deal of time in development and engineering. And I believe it. Sweet, and for now it […]
Today, when you keyword “Cyril Huze” or whatever you are searching on the Internet, you can say you’re “Topekaing.” For one day, today April 1st, Google has changed its name to Topeka. Topeka is the city in Kansas that recently changed its name to Google for one month in hopes of being selected as a […]
The Story Of The World’s First 30” Front Wheeled Harley-Davidson Bagger
Published by April 1st, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Last January, when I published the stated first 30” wheel, it provoked a lot of passionate comments in my Blog . Both regarding its size and the tire necessary to dress it. Controversy amplified when I informed you that its first use will be as a Bagger front wheel. Like many professionals, I had the […]
Hitler Wants To Ride A Harley To Sturgis
Published by April 1st, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.The Art Of Scott Jacobs. The Complete Works.
Published by April 1st, 2010 in Books, Editorial and Painters.Scott ’s brand new 400-page coffee table book detailing his incredible career spanning over 30 years isl available to the public. This is the most comprehensive retrospective of his life and artworks ever compiled including interviews, pictures of ALL his paintings, pictures and comments by celebrity collectors, stories and family photos. In pre-ordering through Scott […]
