Much better than the cheap plastic cover on top of your Harley-Davidson / Keihin CV carburetor, 2 pretty caps made of 6061 aluminum then treated in black anodizing. Edges are re-cut to produce a 2-color finish that perfectly compliments your black engine cylinders. They fit all Sportsters and Big Twins equipped with the stock CV […]
Archive for January, 2012
Pretty CV Carburetor Covers
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Honda Unveils 2012 Fury Chopper Motorcycle
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Fury must be a special bike to many because Honda still makes it almost 3 years after its launch. At the time, not many gave it a chance to succeed against American style choppers. Must be because of its good value, offering a liquid cooled 1312 cc V-Twin 52º engine for a very reasonable […]
Worth mentioning to illustrate again the generosity of bikers helping other bikers. “Diva Dawn” Santucci, actress, model and old school biker raised donations for 7-year-old Aidan Jack Seeger by plunging in the freezing Atlantic, as promised in only tassels and a thong if she reached the $5,000 goal which was achieved on New Years Eve! […]
Its Now Legal For Motorcycles To Run Red Lights In Illinois. Sometimes, sensors installed in many intersections to trigger light changes are not sensitive enough to detect the weight of motorcycles. So, the Illinois legislature passed bill HB S860 which allows motorcycles stopped at a red light to go through the light if it doesn’t […]
New Ultima Black 96″ Shovelhead Engine
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Ultima Products is jumping into the new retro style motor market by offering for the 1st time a modern technology Shovelhead type engine in a nostalgic appearance. Die-hard Shovelhead enthusiasts can now enjoy 96″ of power, either keeping the traditional finish of the past with some chrome accents, or in an almost all black appearance. […]
Jet Reaction 400 MPH Target Speed
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.British Richard Brown who has already achieved a one way 2 wheel World Land Speed fastest pass at Bonneville Salt Flats is getting ready to break the current world record of 376 mph by the bullet like Ack Attack streamliner. Target speed : two way average in excess of 400mph with peak speed approaching 450mph. […]
Baker Drivetrain 12-Step Desintoxication Program
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.During these times when discretionary money to purchase new parts for your sled is still tight, especially after the holidays, good news for you coming from BAKER. If your transmission (Harley-Davidson, Big Dog or Baker) has got a problem like teeth missing, leaking oil, etc you can keep riding in denial until a major breakdown […]
To Be Launched. New 16″ Rotor Oversized Brake Caliper Kit.
Published by January 3rd, 2012 in Brakes, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.You see it first here before it is officially introduced to motorcycle dealers at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati (Feb. 4-6, 2012), then made available to all of you. From Aaron Glenn, the man who 2 years ago introduced the awesome, and somewhat expensive , “Internal Brake 3-piece wheel”, a new idea to improve braking […]
Did You Know? French Micro Car Had A Motorcycle Engine
Published by January 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.Without doors and enough room to fit 2 very slender adults, the Rolux VB61 convertible micro car was produced in France between 1947 and 1952. It was powered using a 175 cc Ydral single cylinder, air cooled two-stroke engine mounted behind the driver with a final chain drive to the rear axle. Not easy to […]
Many are going to be surprised by this contraption, surprisingly born in a small individual cramped garage using primitive and very old tools. It is your style or not but Mike Ludivico has a lot of merit for making his own dream happen with very few catalog parts, a lot of passion, courage and tenacity. […]
Harley-Davidson New Low Profile Wind Splitter Windshields
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.Improving air flow and reducing wind noise are the objectives reached by these 2 new Harley-davidson windshield. They are shaped for effective air flow management to enhance rider comfort and reduce wind noise. The sweeping design complements the shape of the fairing and the inner dash panel, and adds height over a traditional low-profile wind […]
New Year Resolution. +1 Google Button Under All Cyril Huze News.
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Long time we should have done it. Too busy, but it’s never too late. For year 2012 we added the +1 Button under each of my articles. For those who don’t know, +1 gets your conversations going, giving some kind of public stamp of approval to your friends, contacts and the rest of the web. […]