Archive for June, 2011
Get Your BAKER Transmission Installed In Sturgis
Published by June 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The official BAKER Drivetrain Install Team will be in Sturgis, South Dakota August 3, 2011 – August 12, 2011. It will be the only Rally BAKER will be providing installations at this year.Don’t miss this opportunity to have what all pros consider the smoothest, most efficient transmission available installed in your motorcycle by factory trained […]
Jay Leno Settles Legal Dispute Over One million Dollars Duesenberg
Published by June 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Saw it when I visited Jay Leno’s Garage. A 1931 Model J Drensenberg impeccably restored that Jay Leno bought rusted in 2005 in an auction for $180,000. When Mr Leno bought the car, it had languished in a leaky Manhattan garage for decades, and needed a lot of work. After he bought it the owner’s […]
ThunderMax® Adjustable Idle on a 2011 Road King®
Published by June 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.A lower idle will help your EFI H-D® Big Twin run cooler and improve the sound of your exhaust. This new “Low Idle” video demonstrates the adjustable idle feature available in the ThunderMax tuning software. This feature is available for both cable-throttle and throttle by wire applications. Tel: 410-579-3828. Zippers. ThunderMax.
Performance Machine Brake System For Harley-Davidson Trikes
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Brakes, Builders, Customs and Editorial.It was missing in the Performance Machine brakes line-up. No more. PM just announced the addition of their Stage I Brake System for Harley-Davidson trikes. Their engineers have combined their 4-piston caliper with the integrated race technology of their Rear Contour Master Cylinder to create an innovative brake system. “This new 4-piston system provides more […]
Harley-Davidson Water-Cooled Heads Patent
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.The next 3 years are going to be very interesting. How Harley-Davidson, and other brands, are going to adjust to the very stringent US EPA emission regulations to kick in in 2013? A liquid cooled engine? Almost certain. When? Harley 2012 new bikes about to be unveiled seem to keep the V-Twin air-cooled engine with […]
By Brand Of Motorcycle. Top Ten Reasons Why Riders Don’t Wave Back.
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Editorial.1- Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don’t Wave Back. 10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty. 9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm. 8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for. 7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off. 6. Rushing wind would […]
2011 Easyriders Rodeo Tour About To Begin
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Events.The Easyriders American Motorcycle Rodeo Action is about to begin. A lot of mud filled sliding and pulling, bar stool racing, trophy girl / wet t shirt contests, dyno drags, used parts corral, motorcycle exhibits, ride-in bike show, unlimited food and beer, and of course all this in a party atmosphere with live music from […]
The Harley-Davidson Rocker model has been controversial since day one. Many custom builders who have customized it will tell you that the bike, more than many other Harley factory models, needs some heavy “redo” in its geometry to turn it in a very cool ride. At the same time, they acknowledge that the Rocker has […]
Harley-Davidson 2012 Models. 2 New. 3 Discontinued. 103″ Engine.
Published by June 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.We will have to wait a little bit more to get all details and see the full line-up of the 2012 Harley models. But the California Environmental Protection Agency/Air Resources Board is already listing online all the Harley models that the Agency approved. You can see the list of the 2012 Harley bikes with engine […]
Gas tanks should always be rubber mounted, or face the consequences of gas leaks. .. Many mount kits already available and here is another one available from Boyd Motor Company, a full-service custom fabrication and parts facility in the foothills of Colorado owned by Ryan Boyd. Made at the shop, this new kit makes rubber […]
Affliction Gives Away 2 Custom Harley Davidson Motorcycles
Published by June 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Bikers have a love/hate relation with Affliction clothing and gear. Probably because many wearing it are not bikers and prices, which in fact are justified by the amount of design and artwork involved. Anyway, you may not want to pass on your opportunity to win from the brand 1 of 2 custom Harley-davidson they created […]
SeatSecureTM was designed to meet the need of Harley owners concerned with the risk of theft of expensive custom solo seats running several 100’s of dollars. It protects that investment by securely attaching all seats (and luggage racks) held in place by the single or dual bolt system. The custom-designed SeatSecureTM features new, uniquely designed […]
1- Cycle World For Quick Sale Or To Shut Down? It’s no secret that things are quite bleak for almost all motorcycle print magazines. They continue to lose readers and to bleed subscribers. Most even ceased to publish any readership numbers, too afraid to scare away their remaining advertisers. Most have failed to recognize on […]
2012 Harley-Davidson Liquid Cooled Engines?
Published by June 17th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At least 5 years that the rumor comes and go. But this time the rumor that Harley-Davidson would release very soon a liquid cooled line up, or at least a few models, is stronger than ever. Some even speculate that the 2012 models year could be Harley-Davidson historic switch from air to liquid cooled motorcycles. […]
Harley-Davidson New Premium Luggage Rack With Rubber Grip Strips
Published by June 17th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.There is a model ($209.95) to fit many Sportster®, Dyna®, and Softail® models equipped with detachable or rigid-mount Sideplates. Features inlaid rubber runners for added grip, and dedicated bungee mounting points to simplify luggage tie-downs. The low-profile, aerodynamic styling incorporates elegant round tubes and a die-cast rear air foil with a Bar & Shield logo […]
Your FL Harley-Davidson Can Run 10 To 30 Degrees Fahrenheit Cooler
Published by June 16th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.When in 2007 Bert Baker rode a FL Harley-Davidson he noticed how hot was running the damn thing. In traffic have you also noticed the little heat wave coming off the motor? The Harley factory oil pan is the of the same capacity (4-qt) on all Harleys since year 1993 (when motor was 80″ making […]
How Harley-Davidson Enthusiasts Are Born
Published by June 16th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Hollister. Corbin’s Rider Appreciation Weekend. July 1-3, 2011.
Published by June 16th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Despite the fact that the Hollister Official Rally no more exists, we are just a a couple weeks away of the Second Annual Corbin’s Rider Appreciation Day, an event initiated by Mike Corbin and quickly becoming a motorcycle rally of its own. Proof of it, the “Independence Day Corbin Welcome Party” July 1-3, is already attracting […]
Custom Harley-Davidson Sportster 21.
Published by June 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I love Harley-Davidson dealers with a true custom department. UK based Shaw Harley-Davidson is one of them with a division called Shaw Speed & Custom producing road legal custom motorcycles evidently based on recent Harley factory chassis. Dealer Principal & Sales Director Steve Willis was very proud to show me this new creation, a 2009 […]
Two individual exhaust pipes running on the right side of Bagger is not a common thing to see. Samson USA recently introduced the Legend Series for dressers and most other Harley-Davidson models. The Legend Series offers a show quality finish with Samson’s exclusive Quad Chrome plating that provides ultimate adhesion and corrosion protection. (Sinister black ceramic […]
32nd Annual J&P Cycles Open House June 25 and 26, 2011.
Published by June 15th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.One event that never stopped to grow is the Annual J&P Cycles Open House. Last year, more than 20,000 people attended the weekend event and more are expected for the 2011 edition. Reasons of success?
Performance Machine Trike Wheels For Free
Published by June 14th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.Editor Genevieve Schmitt animates several niche Web magazines in the powersports industry. She just revamped one of them, Trike Riders Now, and celebrates its new look and content (new user-focused features including Trike Classified and Trike Forum) by giving you the opportunity to win one unbelievable grand prize—a set of custom trike wheels valued at […]
Orange County Choppers. Lawsuits Settled. Headquarters In Foreclosure.
Published by June 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You ask me all the time what’s going on regarding the lawsuit and counter-lawsuit between OCC/Paul Teutul Sr and PJD/Paul Teutul Jr. and the status of the Orange County Choppers headquarters’ building. First, all lawsuits between the parties have been settled. The settlement being confidential with no parties able to disclose the terms, you will […]
Another resource to get the leather solo bag you need for overnight trips. or just to look old school on your rigid, Sportster, Dyna or Softail type bike. Manufactured in the U.S.A., these bags are made of hand selected heavyweight leathers with close attention to hardware details. The standard left side bag attaches with four […]
