From Dan Forrest, State Director of A.B.A.T.E. Georgia. “Motorcycle Checkpoints to begin in March. As many of you know, the State of Georgia received $70,000.00 from the NSTB for Motorcycle ONLY Safety Check Points. They will stop all Motorcycles at these Check Points.
Archive for February, 2011
Alert. Motorcycle Checkpoints On Your Way To Daytona Bike Week.
Published by February 12th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.New RAW 1 Exhaust System By BUB Enterprises
Published by February 12th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.BUB Enterprises teamed up with Holeshot Choppers to design and manufacture this new aggressive look 2-1 exhaust system named the RAW 1. These pipes can be used as a high performance exhaust option for tHarley-Davidson FXR’s (all years Evo), FXST’s (1995-2011) and Dyna’s (forward and mid controls for 1995 to 2005 and 2006 to 2011)
Chrysler. Imported From Detroit. Superb.
Published by February 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.If you belong to the 111 million viewers who watched last weekend Green Bay vs. Pittsburgh Super Bowl XLV you probably saw this Chrysler commercial. Best American car ad I have ever seen. I love it because it’s not only about Chrysler but Detroit. The tag line “Imported From Detroit” is pure creative genius. Worth […]
By definition, high performance, big inch motors run hotter than smaller, stock displacement motors and need more air to reduce their running temperature. A new and simple idea from JIMS USA, in collaboration with Cornerstone Metrology, is to let outside air flow through a nice looking “fin pack” design that you fit into the existing […]
Mubarak Steps Down. Congratulations People Of Egypt.
Published by February 11th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Exclusive. Big Dog Motorcycles Trying The Bike Kit Business.
Published by February 11th, 2011 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Events.As the US economy went into recession, demand for production custom built motorcycles fell with it. Many small producers of custom American V-Twin motorcycles disappeared, while others like Big Dog Motorcycles struggled to stay afloat. After several rounds of reorganization, a failed attempt to find an investor/partner, a test to sell a lower priced chopper at […]
Bean’re. Ex Marine Corp, self employed professional tourist, a nice character and familiar face in all US motorcycle rallies (and some abroad), a long distance rider on his chopped Harley Raod King, is going to taking a Big Plunge. No, not getting married. Him? Just taking a Big Polar Jump into the icy Ohio River […]
2011 Official Daytona Bike Week Drawing
Published by February 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s a tradition. Every year The Daytona Beach Community Foundation holds a drawing for the Official Bike Week Motorcycle. Always a beautiful custom motorcycle, this one built by Brass Balls Bobber & Choppers (model 69) and valued at $35,000. Features include: S&S 93” Flat-Side Shovelhead Engine, Polished BAKER Six-Speed Transmission, Delkron Inner Primary Cover, Barnett Scorpion […]
I know many of you dream of a wider choice of brass parts to retro-style your bike. These ones from forged brass construction by reputable motorcycle parts designer Italian Kustom Tech. To affirm your own style their Deluxe risers come in 3 different brass finishes: polished brass, satin brass, raw brass. Chrome and satin chrome […]
City Of Myrtle Beach Tweaking Its Motorcycle Noise Ordinance
Published by February 10th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Since September 2008 Myrtle Beach had a city ordinance limiting motor vehicles to a level of 89 decibels while the engine is running at idle speed. Such ordinance, among over 15 others, was openly the way mayor John Rhodes intended to eliminate any bike rally inside the city limits. And we know that he was […]
Erik Buell To Launch Street Bike At End Of Year
Published by February 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It was October 15, 2009. Harley-Davidson announced that Buell motorcycles were immediately discontinued. In a press conference the same day, a very emotional Erik Buell confirmed the news. Immediately, in the same city of East Troy, WI Erik founded Erik Buell Racing, a company not affiliated in any way with Buell® or Harley-Davidson, to produce […]
Exclusive Preview. New Acme Bobber And Chopper Loop Tail Frames.
Published by February 9th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.You are the 1st to see them. The official launch will be during Daytona Bike Week. Precision crafted by Acme Choppers at their New Hampshire Laconia shop, these new Loop Tail frames are designed to help you build the rigid Bobber or Chopper of your dreams. The Acme crew uses only American-made DOM tubing and […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by February 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.2011 Harley-Davidson Softail Recall. Citing the possibility of a deadly crash, Harley Davidson urges owners of 2011 Softails to check their mail for a recall notice. 6,964 owners are affected by the latest recall regarding their Softail manufactured between June and October 2010 (whose motorcycles feature security system kits accessories) These particular motorcycles feature a […]
Senior Versus Junior TV Series And Lawsuits. Reality Bites When Lights Go Out.
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Your favorite TV motorcycle show to hate, “Senior versus Junior”, an extension of “American Chopper”, drew to a close last Monday evening at 10 pm. Haters, don’t rejoice. Expect 100’s of hours of rerun, here in the US and abroad. Lovers, rejoice for exactly the same reason… The series ended with no closure between father […]
Motorsports Aftermarket Group To Expand In Japan
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), a family of leading brands and businesses in the Motorsport industry, is expanding its sales and marketing efforts in Japan and setting its sights on Asia’s recovering American motorcycle market. The MAG portfolio of brands include distribution and sales of Vance & Hines, Kuryakyn, Renthal, Progressive Suspension, Performance Machine, RSD, and Mustang […]
New Samson Exhaust. The Powerflow Generation 3. Listen To It.
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Who doesn’t want more power and “sound sexiness”? Samson just released a 3rd generation of its Powerflow exhaust systemt. The newly implemented and engineered PowerflowIII gets its power through a series of chambers (owner Kenny Price calls this the “Power Chamber”) which help condense and intensify exhaust flow and results in extremely high horsepower and […]
2011 V-Twin Expo Award Winners
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Each year, the V-Twin Expo offers a reception during which awards are given to some leaders of the industry. Below is the list of the 2011 winners. 2011 Engine of the Year. S&S Cycle KN-Kone Motor. 2011 Wheel Designer of the Year. RC Components Zenith Wheels. 2011 Tech Product of the Year. WISECO Performance Products Fuel Manager Controller. […]
It turns Out It’s still The Best Friend Of Your Boots and Exhaust
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Not new but worth reminding some of you that there is a simple solution to stop burning your boots and ruining your exhaust system. The Turn-Out style Heel Guard is still the best solution because it works without interfering with any pedal functions, is installed in a few minutes and can save you a lot of […]
After working during a couple of years on Softail platforms to develop a line of custom parts to transform them into tough Exile Machines, it will appear as a surprise to many that Russell Mitchell has now turned his attention to the Harley Dyna model. Custom motorcycle legislation being tougher and budgets being tighter, cool […]
V-Twin Expo. Roland Sands New Gas Cap Line.
Published by February 6th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Roland Sands Design is present at the V-Twin Expo (booth 400) to present its line of parts and kits. Among new products, this gas cap line. Alternating and mixing the Contrast Cut, Chrome and new Black-Ops (textured black finish), on 4 different designs (Tracker, Tech, Geardrive, Cafe), it’s a total of 14 different gas caps […]
V-Twin Expo. The Battle Of The Tall Bagger Front Wheel.
Published by February 6th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.In Cincinnati, the battle of the tall front wheel is raging between at least 4 companies. No more 21″ or 23″, but 26″ and 30″. What most people still don’t know is that to fit a 26″ or 30″ size wheel on a Harley Touring Model is not just a bolt-on task. For those who want […]
V-Twin Expo. S&S Cycle Showing A 93″ Knucklehead Style Engine.
Published by February 5th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.For the vintage enthusiast, S&S Cycle is showing their new 93 cubic inches KN-Series engine now in production. It is very close in appearance to the Harley Knucklehead but is offering more of today’s features in terms of power and improved reliability. Aside from the much larger 93″ displacement, the main improvement in design is […]
The 11th edition of the V-Twin Expo opened its doors at 10 am this morning. A couple of flash news and a few atmosphere pictures. 1- Surprise. Randy Simpson got a booth because – yes – he is back in business. Why? Because he got bored doing (almost) nothing and he loves doing what he […]
