Today December 4th, at Pacifico Yokohama, Japan all custom bikes and hot rods are setup for the 19th edition of this more than ever popular one-day show on Sunday. Until then, get together parties organized by Dice Magazine and Bean Bandits are going on… About 100 guests are coming from outside Japan, and belonging to […]
Archive for December, 2010
Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show
Published by December 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome International Seals A Deal With James Gaskets
Published by December 4th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome International catalog is strengthening its product portfolio by carrying the complete line of gaskets and seals from legendary manufacturer. James Gaskets has the most complete product line of Harley-Davidson aftermarket gaskets and seals in the industry. The company reputation for producing superior gaskets combined with its professional ethic earned the respect of industry […]
Harley-Davidson Bailout. This week American people learned the incredible details of the Fall of 2008 Fed’s 3 trillion dollars bailout of Wall Street and of Corporate America. Not only, the Fed lending almost daily to the largest US banks but also to foreign ones, but to companies like GE, Verizon, Harley-davidson and many others. The […]
John Shola Collection Of British Motorcycles To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas
Published by December 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This news follows Bonhams’ earlier announcement of the stunning “barn find” 1952 Chinese Red Vincent Rapide that has been consigned to Las Vegas on January 6, 2011. From the collection of John Shola come several important motorcycles: 1948 Vincent HRD Rapide B, 1949 Vincent HRD Rapide B, 1949, 1952 Vincent Black Shadow C, A Vincent […]
New Progressive Suspension High Performance Piggyback Shocks.
Published by December 3rd, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Inspired by racers, riders and those that demand more of their bikes than weekend coffee runs, Progressive Suspension just released its baddest performance shocks.
Some will challenge the idea of installing an e-motor in a bicycle to call it hybrid, but it’s a gorgeous machine. The hybrid drive means that the motor is not a substitute to your human power but an addition. The bike uses a sensor to determine when you need extra torque, switching on the motor […]
Orange County Choppers Fair Market Value. Zero?
Published by December 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Background. You know that in January 2009, after an on-air argument between Paul Sr. and Paul Jr., Senior fired Junior. To avoid a breach of agreement with the Discovery channel, owner of The Learning Channel, Teutul son and father signed a letter of agreement by which: “Junior shall extend to Senior, upon Senior’s request, an […]
Lorenzo Lamas Partners With Ralph Randolph For 2 New Custom Production Models
Published by December 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.Ralph Randolph from Knockout Motorcycles and Lorenzo Lamas had a previous collaboration before Lorenzo Cycles partnered with Eddie Trotta. They join again to create 2 new performance models, the Patriot – a chopper with ape hangers – and the Reno Rocket whose lines are inspired by those of a board tracker. So, why Lorenzo would […]
Another option to try to make your bike look Old School when it is not. This new high performance intake and air cleaner is the result of a collaboration between Vision Motorcycle and Wimmer Machine. It includes a serviceable pleated cotton filter available (in red or black) and is stated providing better airflow and improved performance on all carbureted […]
Tron Light Cycle By The Parker Brothers. Not Digital. Real Motorcycle.
Published by December 1st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.No, it’s not a CAD design. It’s even not a replica because the Tron Light Cycle motorcycle in the movie doesn’t exist and is just a digital animation. But what you see is a real running motorcycle built by Florida shop Parker Brothers who has built a series of 10 that they sell for $55,000 (4 would […]
Many discovered Chopper Dave (last name is Freston) when they saw him on TV in one episode of the Discovery Channel Motorcycle Mania documentary which chronicled Jesse James’ everyday professional life. In one episode he was featured riding to Sturgis with Jesse. Giuseppe Roncen and Indian Larry and Dave will tell you that this trip changed […]
Christmas Gift. Zippo Hand Warmer.
Published by December 1st, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Spending a lot of winter time in the garage tinkering on your bikes or enjoying in the cold outdoor activities? This hand warmer has all the charm of a Zippo Lighter, is reusable, durable and will be a very hot Christmas gift. It is equipped with a platinum-catalyzed glass fiber burner that lights quickly and […]
