Europeans cherish the performance of their sport cars and custom motorcycles. And where Americans would favor theme bikes about the western era, American Natives, NASCAR and Mc Donald’s (!?!) they are fond of paying tribute on 2 wheels to their automobile brand names. Saw a lot (too many) Ferrari theme bikes, but more rarely Porsche tribute […]
Archive for May, 2011
The 28th edition of the next US Love Ride will happen October 23, 2011. But do you know that there is a similar big charity ride in Switzerland?
New LowDown Comfort Touring Seat For Harley-Davidson FL Models
Published by May 13th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.This Mustang’s new LowDownTM touring design for 2009-up FL Touring models sits the driver 1.5” lower than the stock seat to ensure that your boots can be firmly planted on the ground. For even better stability at stops, not only does the seat place the driver slightly forward but the nose of the seat has […]
Cow-Boy In Mexico. While sipping his tequila, he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table. Not only did it look good, the smell was wonderful. He asked the waiter, ‘What is that you just served? The waiter replied, ‘Ah senor, those are called Cojones de Toro, bull’s testicles from the bull […]
Something very different by artist David Uhl. Always looking at old photos to find inspiration for his new pieces of art, he found a couple of interest for a new work, but not enough to help him compose from them the scene he had in mind. Until he found the missing piece of the puzzle to complete the […]
Tweezer Action Suspension Solo Seat
Published by May 12th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.If you are into riding classic or old school style bikes with solo seat, you probably have adopted (and adapted) a springs seat type suspension system. Not necessarily the most comfortable ride… Obsessed with the idea of improving his ride and after making a total of 356 seats with hinge in the front and springs […]
Will Bikers Return To The 2011 Myrtle Beach Bike Rally?
Published by May 12th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.This year’s bike rally is kicking off this weekend starting tomorrow May 13 to May 22. Since 2006 attendance has been in sharp decline, due to the economy but also because of the measures and ordinances, from unfriendly to repressive, taken against attendees by the city of Myrtle Beach. Since 2008, city officials tried to […]
Fabricator Kevin New Steel Parts
Published by May 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.If it’s not steel, it ain’t real. Many think this way and Fab Kevin made this motto the basis of his business: custom made to order steel parts for your Chopper. He even encourages you to submit your own ideas that he will custom fabricate for you. 2 of his most recent parts are: 1- […]
It’s amazing to observe that “US War Machines” like the WLA Harley-Davidson can be found intact, restored or turned into a chopper or racer in countries all around our world, including Japan. Very similar to the WL civilian model, the WLA (45″ or 740 cc engine and single-rider design) was produced to US Army specifications […]
Hoka Hey 2011. Sponsored By Harley-Davidson. Organized By Hoka Hey.
Published by May 11th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The second edition of the Hoka Hey Endurance Run is going to be a completely different event. It needed to be after the many controversial issues during the 2010 event. It included organizer’s contradictory statements, broken promises regarding charities, absence or incompetence of on-road organization, vague route instructions, apparently not even an official present on the finish […]
Hollister. No Official Bikers Rally. But Still A Rally.
Published by May 10th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Seats.The weekend rally in Hollister, CA the “Birthplace Of The American Biker”, has been canceled 2 years ago. But thanks in great part to Mike Corbin, bikers are still riding to Hollister to celebrate the Fourth Of July Weekend (Friday July 1 – Monday July 4, 2011.) Corbin is organizing its second annual open house […]
Want something different for your custom fabricated oil tank? The threaded bung of this kit can be welded into any custom made steel oil bag. Then choose the finishing you want for the screw in thumb cap. Made out of 6051 T-6 aluminum in raw, polish finish or solid brass. Bung & cap $90.00. At […]
California Scooter Company’s New Police Motorcycle
Published by May 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.California Scooter Company (CSC Motorcycles) announced today the addition of a police version to its popular line of small made-in-America motorcycles. Named the CSC-150P, it is available in a standard black-and-white paint scheme, with other department colors available on a special order basis. Standard equipment includes the usual calibrated speedometer, windshield, storage rack, saddlebags, siren, […]
Riding on this day showcases the positive value of motorcycles and scooters for transportation. It is an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits,” states Andy Goldfine, the event organizer. The event has also been recognized by proclamation by […]
March 11, 2011. Japan’s most powerful earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that struck the country’s north-east coast with the devastating consequences we all know. It didn’t prevent Hiroshima based Japanese custom builder Hiroyuki Hirata to travel from Japan with his bike “Phoenix” to Santa Clara, California to compete in the Custom Chrome North American Championship […]
Third Annual Big Mountain Ride. May 18-22, 2011.
Published by May 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Organized by the Cycle Source Magazine and by the cats of the Limpnickie Lot, and supported by Spectro Oils, this year’s Big Mountain Run is scheduled for May 18th through the 22rd, 2011 and the line up is outrageous, gypsy style. To give everyone that wanted to do this last year and couldn’t make it, they […]
This weekend (Mother’s Day has different dates in different parts of the world) , to celebrate all mothers and of course it includes stepmoms, Americans will spend approximately $2.6 billion on flowers, $1.53 billion on pampering gifts—like spa treatments—and another $68 million on greeting cards. How many hugs and kisses? They are free. “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle […]
The announcement on April 19th, 2011 of Polaris Industries buying Indian Motorcycle Limited from the UK based Stellican private equity firm was quite a surprise for many of you. Since then, speculation was high regarding 1- what would happen to the Indian’s plant employees in Kings Mountain, NC 2- what would happen to the exclusive […]
Custom Bolt-On Oil Tank For Harley-Davidson Rocker Models
Published by May 7th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You love custom parts that you can bolt-on without guessing, cutting, modifying and welding… This oil tank is a direct bolt-on for Harley-Davidson Rockers. You can also use the existing stock oil lines and mounts which makes it easy and fast to change. Available in raw, molded and primed, copper, brass, chrome, oil rubbed bronze […]
Did You Know? Harley-Davidson Topper Scooter.
Published by May 7th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Scooters represent the motorcycle market fastest growing segment. Price of gas can only help support and amplify this trend. Amazing the growing number of young people and executives I see every day riding them to school or work. So, it made me think that most of you probably don’t know that in the 60’s Harley-Davidson […]
AMA Hall Of Famer Don Emde to Re-Trace 1914 Cannonball Baker Route
Published by May 6th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.At the beginning of last century, Erwin “Cannon Ball” Baker did many cross-country motorcycle rides that earned him his nickname. One his most famous rides was his 1914 3,388 miles coast to coast ride from San Diego to New-York completed in 11 1/2 days, nine days faster than the previous record (it’s an average of […]
Tech Cycle Cyclone 2″ Primary Belt Drive System
Published by May 6th, 2011 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The crew at Tech Cycle promises that their Primary Belt System is not just another pretty face. Unlike some of their competitor who try to pass off their 2″ drives with a greatly reduced number of clutch plates, their 2″ Cyclone design uses a full size street clutch pack ready to handle all your big […]
5 riders (Victor, Jocelyn, Stephan, Clare and Tyler), 50 States from Anchorage to Hawaii, 25,000 miles on Harley-Davidson motorcycles (rumored to be the main sponsor) for a pan-America journey in search of themselves and a country they only think they know. A once in a lifetime adventure and opportunity for personal growth that will ultimately […]
A biker was walking home from a bar late at night and sees a woman in the shadows. “Twenty dollars”, she whispers. Bubba had never been with a hooker before, but decides what the heck, it’s only twenty bucks. So they hide in the bushes. They’re in there for only a minute when all of a sudden […]
Harley-Davidson Cross Bones Reengineered By Exile Cycles
Published by May 5th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.With the complicity of photographer Steve Kelly, I release a sneak preview of the latest project of Russell Mitchell at Exile Cycles. As a matter of fact these photos were actually shot within hours of the bike being finished earlier this week while Russell was road testing his new creation. Contrary to what you may […]
The World’s First Zero-Emissions Grand Prix On Isle Of Man.
Published by May 5th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.CHARGE is a new movie following several teams to the world’s first zero-emissions grand prix on the Isle of Man in 2009 and on their return in 2010. Racing without the sound and fury of internal combustion engines? Are these racers visionaries defining the future of motorcycling? Is it history or blasphemy? I let you […]
