First, let me state that the pictures you are looking at are not issued from a CAD program. It’s the real thing shot with creative photography lighting. The Morsus is a one-off custom built by the crew of Dream Machine Motorcycles based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, a small central europe country of 2.05 million bordering Italy […]
Archive for June, 2011
Harley-Davidson Museum New Exhibit. 108 Years Of Artifacts And Oddities Revealed.
Published by June 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Museum is a wonderful place to visit. Even more now with this new exhibit of crazy cool stuff that Harley stored during 108 years away from the public eye. Named “Collection X: Weird, Wild Wonders of the Harley-Davidson Museum”, this unique exhibition offers all Summer long a peek at wild stuff and oddities […]
From Big Dog Motorcycles To Big Dog Performance Products
Published by June 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last April, as you all know,, Intrust Bank foreclosed on Big Dog Motorcycles and founder Sheldon Coleman Jr. dissolved the corporation. At the same time it was announced that Coleman would keep 20 ex-collaborators to start a new company called BDM Performance Parts to assist and supply accessories and parts to the estimated 25,000 Big […]
Motorcycle-Like Ultralight Aircraft
Published by June 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s not a bicycle you are looking at. The Hoverbike is a motorcycle-like ultralight aircraft that’s powered by a flat twin 4-stroke of 1170 cc with a 12:1 compression ratio that you kind of ride like a motorcycle to go up (estimated 10,000 ft) then at a speed of (?) to do what? Inventor’s suggestion: […]
Air Cushioned Grips. With Or Without Throttle Assist.
Published by June 11th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Avon Grips is already well known for the quality or their air cushioned ergonomic grips. I think the first company to have offered such a concept on several of their models. Then, Avon proposed a version adding a throttle assist to their grips. And now you can buy the trottle assist as an add-on that […]
Hamsters USA Raffling Roland Sands Customized Harley-Davidson Sportster To Benefit Kids Hospital
Published by June 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In Sturgis every year, the international motorcycle group Hamsters USA sponsors an event to benefit the non-profit organization Children’s Care Hospital in Rapid City. This year, the group organizes a raffle with a custom Roland Sands Design Harley- Davidson Nightster as the grand prize. Justyn Amstutz and Eagle Rider San Diego donated the bike to the […]
New Deville Hourglass Pegs To Match Their Grips
Published by June 10th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.For evident reason of style coherence thee vast majority of bikers buy both their grips and pegs (including shifter and brake pegs) together. So, Deville Cycles rushed to add these hourglass pegs to their existing hourglass grips. Same choice, in solid brass or aluminum with a contoured shape and fine satin machined finish. 3 rows […]
All Out At 1921 Board Track Racing In California
Published by June 10th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Rare Video Of Motorcycle Hall of Famer “Shrimp” Burns at 1921 Board Track Racing In Beverly Hills, Calif. A tribute to his racing skills and also to the Indian Powerplus engine, first stock motor to do more than 100 mph in competition…
The Republic Of Texas Rally (ROT) in Austin, Texas debuted today June 9, 2011 and will last all weekend. The epicenter of the event is at the Travis County Expo, east of the city but spreads all over the Austin area. This year, a big warning by the Austin Police Department, It will be a […]
Handlebar Wiring Extensions
Published by June 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Not a big product announcement, but something very useful for all those tinkering in their garage on their stock Harley. Changing your handlebars and/or the position of your hand controls? Confused about which wire is which one before soldering extensions? This kit avoids the hassle of possible confusion by providing color coded wires matching Harley factory […]
Harley-Davidson Dark Custom Motorcycles Commercial
Published by June 9th, 2011 in Builders and Videos.To help with your shopping for Father’s Day on June 19, 2011 I discovered this wide selection of iPhone3 and iPhone4 cases with multiple graphics of many motorcycle themes and models. Order online at Zazzle.
Very Limited Edition Tag Lights
Published by June 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.No School Choppers collaborated with a company called Death Science to create this very limited edition of tag lights featuring lenses like you never saw before. Strong axle mount plate (for 3/4″ or 1″ rear axle with mounting for left or right side on the bike) is 3/16″ steel with TIG welded fabrication. Polished stainless […]
I know quite a few shops and individuals who recently fell under the charm of old Triumphs and who for the first time are experimenting at rebuilding them into cool choppers and bobbers. From their small shop in Watertown, New York Josh and Rob Hartz are not beginners at doing this, and this custom 1965 […]
Breaking News. Broken Relation At The Broken Spoke. Jay Allen Steps Away.
Published by June 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Since several years, the company Target Logistics is sharing with Jay Allen ownership in all Broken Spoke establishments (Sturgis Broken Spoke Campground, Daytona FL Broken Spoke, Laconia NH Broken Spoke) with the exception of the original Broken Spoke Saloon in downtown Sturgis on Lazelle Street still fully owned by Jay. I was quite surprised when I […]
Ladies Of Harley Getting Cosmic
Published by June 8th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Harley-Davidson describes its new women’s Cosmic jacket as “all over sublimated mesh construction”. Ladies, let’s fly your bike to the sky… Built to keep women distinctively cool, the Cosmic Mesh Jacket ($150) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is constructed from 100 percent polyester allover-mesh with rich, allover sublimated printing. Dedicated pockets accept accessory hydration packs which, […]
Boardtracking and Dirttracking, You can’t get enough of these legendary racing machines and always want to learn more. Dale Walksler, founder of the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley NC, a world’s premier collection of more than 300 antique American motorcycles, introduces you to 2 historic Indians. Watch and learn.
A very cool looking gas tank to be mounted Frisco Style (high on frame backbone) for a true old school attitude. Extra arched on top with 2 recessed side panels is also an excellent canvas for creative paint jobs, although keeping it raw polished and cleared looks awesome, too. Gas tank bottom is fitted with […]
Evidently, all manufacturers want you to demo their bikes. This year, Harley-Davidson and Victory are making huge efforts to convince you to twist the throttle of their new models and to compare to what you currently ride… or to what you just test rode at the competitor demo site. Victory incites you by offering you […]
Royal Enfield, the only motorcycle brand to span three centuries and still going, is a brand with a lot of interesting stories. One of them that is not frequently mentioned is that in the 60’s a certain Leo Davenport convinced racing champion Geoff Duke to work for the company, with the collaboration resulting of the […]
A Harley Rocker C. The client wanted a badass bike (they all do…), a look and stance that demanded respect, a sleek yet tough silhouette taking influences from his Overfinch Custom Range Rover (a strange idea if you ask me…), wide bars, big rear end, black with detailing, clean looking and muscular. The result is […]
Victory Cross Country Recall. A recent recall announcement filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration include reports of flawed motorcycle handlebar assemblies on certain Victory Cross Country motorcycles from the 2011 model year that could cause riders to suddenly lose control. Problem comes from improperly machined handlebar clamps or risers, and as a result […]
Sport Bikers Shut Down Highway, Do Stunts. Police Can Only Watch.
Published by June 5th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.It happened in Texas last weekend. In Dallas, a group of sport bike riders want to pay tribute to 2 fallen buddies. They block traffic on 75 Central Expressway, do tricks, paint the highway. Police officers show up but can only watch bikers escape because of a strict department chase policy. Reaction of bikers who […]
Most of you don’t wear a tie, so don’t expect (?) to receive one for Father’s Day (June 19.) What about a belt better than other belts. A Fire Hose Belt handmade from previously used fire hoses. Talk about recycling… Each one is unique and may include some distress marks proving it has seen some action […]
New Harley-Davidson Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Badlander Seat
Published by June 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Harley-Davidson extends its Distressed Brown Leather Collection with this new Badlander® Seat ($479.95.) It offers a low-and-lean, frame-hugging profile, now covered in rich, brown leather that has the warm feel of a well-worn bomber jacket.
Build Your Own Custom Bike Under The Supervision Of A Pro Custom Builder
Published by June 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s called the BYOB (Build Your Own Bike). An idea of JC & Jimmie at Three Two Choppers. The program is for all those who have thought about building their own motorcycles but don’t know how to start. You know how to turn a wrench, but don’t feel you have all the knowledge needed to […]
