Brendon Thompson was mentored in the techniques of forming sheet metal by Don Baumunk the owner of Fat Katz. During 13 years he has been building all of their custom gas tanks and now just started his own company named Elite Metal Designs (Fat Katz is still producing stamped fenders Trendsetter, Troubadour and the Cool […]
Archive for June, 2010
Need Some Help With Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Published by June 8th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.You remember that I posted the disturbing story of Anthony John Graber pulled over for speeding on his motorcycle, then arrested 10 days later for posting on YouTube the video of his own traffic stop he recorded on his helmet mounted camera. Police Officers in most cases will consider your camera as a gun pointed […]
As I wrote before, heavily modified Harleys regain ground over one-off custom motorcycles built from the ground up. And for this purpose, old genuine Harleys or at least their main parts (frame, engine, transmission) are getting more desirable by the day. How modified do you want to go and how much time/energy/money are you ready […]
Motorcycle Paint Job. Sick Pinstriping And 23 K Gold Leafing
Published by June 6th, 2010 in Customs, Painters and Videos.Looking for a great painter who mastered the art of pinstriping and of gold (or silver) leafing? Watch Tommy Reed from Reed Bros Custom Painting doing his thing. Gorgeous work…
Renegade Cinci Wheel For A Lot Of Bling
Published by June 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.For those looking for some extra bling on their motorcycle, this wheel design features a curved, swept back and contoured spokes to produce an appearance of 3D motion and enough reflecting light to get you blind. As with the company’s other precision crafted one piece billet wheels, the CINCI Wheel is offered in diameters ranging […]
Not for everyone, but if you are a new Indian Motorcycle fan and wish a unique machine, just know that there are only 2 of these one-of-a-kind signature Indian Chiefs. They are available for immediate delivery only from the Indian Motorcycle flagship store in Charlotte NC. But I understand that you can also order your very own […]
La Rosa Design Motorcycle Solo Bag
Published by June 5th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.If you ride beyond your city limits and are tripping for more than one day, reality is that you probably need to have your bike equipped with at least one bag. Others will get one for good old school look. For appearance and or functionality, the market for detachable solo leather bags is growing with […]
World’s Only 100% Wood 1941 Indian Motorcycle
Published by June 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.It took 10 years to build it. It’s 100% wood. 14 different kind of woods. Only 1 in the world. For sale…
Always loved the ingeniosity of those conceiving multi-tools and know that many bikers love to carry one. Useful and playful these multi-tools exist in so many configurations that the difficult task is to choose the one pleasing your man. Up to you to decide the profile he belongs to: handyman, warrior, hunter, electrician, mechanic, bomb […]
You will not find many good looking exhaust systems with trumpet tips. But you can buy this type of tips and clamp them on an existing set if your pipes are 1 1/2″. Of course, custom builders will not clamp tips but probably strip the chrome out of them, then weld and chrome again or […]
Many new custom motorcycles are being built in the old style of today using modern technology, but not many trikes and sidecars. Why not? I was looking at the new Ural Patrol T sidecar featured here and wondered if it is feasible to build from the ground up something similar for a better price than […]
Broken Spoke Offering Free Money To Party In Sturgis
Published by June 4th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Time to prepare your trip to Sturgis, and if it’s not already done, book your tent/RV/cabin spot. Sleep at the Broken Spoke Campground (600 acres, largest biker pool, bars, bands, etc) and get free money to party during all Bike Week. For the 1st time, the Broken Spoke is issuing its own currency – the […]
US Launch Of The Improved Harley Sportster XR1200X
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As you remember the Sportster XR 1200 was introduced last year as a 2010 model for export markets only. Today June 3rd, Harley-Davidson announced the launch in the US of the XR 1200X as a 2011 model. A performance improved version of the XR1200, it is equipped with a Showa front and rear fully adjustable suspension that […]
Unauthorized Harley-Davidson Commercial
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Flash back to 1967. The Beatles release of “Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”, their 9th official album, the 1st ever with no gap between the songs and the 1st using the run-out groove therefore leaving the stylus on the record, chattering away endlessly. A music “Revlution”. It was qualified as a “concept” album that […]
New JIMS® Cruise Drive Seal Installer
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Just tinkering on your bike or being a professional, you should know that installing main seals on all 6-Speed Cruise Drive Transmissions (Harley years 2006 to present) is a delicate process. H-D’s new 6-speed transmission is a very stout piece of engineering, incorporating some of the best bearings made. These main case bearings are of […]
Bankrupt Voxan Motorcycles Bought By Venturi
Published by June 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Sad news again with the disparition of promising but always struggling French manufacturer Voxan Motorcycles. Founded in 1995, the company has always used the same proprietary and unique engine, a 72-degree V-Twin with a displacement of 996 cc. Voxan delivered its first prototype in 1997 with the first 50 Roadster models delivered in 1999.
First Of Six New Custom Motorcycle Wheels By Glenndyne Design
Published by June 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.After launching in February at the V-Twin Expo the “Internal Brake 3-piece Forged Wheels” (brakes and rotor assembly housed inside the 2 wheel faces) , Aaron Glenn is launching a series of 6 more conventional forged wheels. You are looking at the 1st design with the 5 others being featured in exclusivity one per one […]
Harley-Davidson Futurism. Not Harley Future.
Published by June 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Tomorrow’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle? If you ask Harley owners what they want, most reply that they just want what they have now. An answer in the style of “10 % faster, 20% percent cheaper with 15 percent more features.” They can only use the present as a reference to describe the future. These answers come from […]
Last year the J&P Cycles Open House drew a record 22,000 people at the Iowa headquarters. Because it’s now much more than the original Appreciation Day it may be time to rename this event. Most products in the showroom will be 10 percent off (15 percent for Gold Club members) and a portion of the […]
New Old School Sancho Rigid Frame
Published by June 1st, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.With a direct filiation to the Dropper frame also fabricated by old school frame expert John Grant (also creator of the clever Swift Kick) the new Sancho rigid frame is a good base for a very nostalgic custom built, whatever the powerplant you intend to ise: Sportster, Evo or Shovel (same engine mounts), Knucklehead or […]
From Sport Bike To Sport Car To Sport Bike
Published by June 1st, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A new concept vehicle from an Indian designer named Ramesh Gound whose idea is to offer a vehicle with a “plural use”. This high tech sport car is the result of the fusion of 2 motorcycles functioning independently. This project was financed by Renault Design India and if it is launched I guess the advertising […]
I hope it’s not necessary to explain what was the inspiration for this Glass Cap. I know quite a few bikers and custom builders who will want one. Guaranteed to attract attention at the gas station. Doesn’t conserve gas. Just for the pleasure of “differentiating” your gas tank and the thrill of watching through the […]
