It’s a new feature released for ThunderMax Throttle-by-Wire applications for 2.0 or greater firmware. “Rider Programming Mode” is used to access and adjust basic settings of the ECM without a computer. It allows computer-free use of these features: • The Configuration Library of Stored Base Maps • Idle Speed Selection • Speedometer Calibration • Clearing […]
Archive for March, 2012
New ThunderMax “Rider Programming Mode” Without A Computer.
Published by March 11th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.See The New Motus Motorcycles In Daytona. Dealer Network And Prices To Be Unveiled.
Published by March 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Exactly one year ago in Daytona Motus Motorcycles revealed its fully functioning prototype motorcycles, rode them around town, announced 12 months of rigorous testing around the country and promised to announce the production specs, colors, pricing, accessories, availability, and an initial list of Authorized Motus Dealers during this edition of Bike Week. This time has […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Jasmine Cain Rock N’ Roll Dates.
Published by March 10th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.This coming week Jasmine Cain will be back in Daytona with a new album and her band of rebel rockers to headline several nights of rock n’ roll both at the Broken Spoke Saloon and close by at the Iron Horse Saloon both in Ormond Beach. But unlike the daytime intimate settings you are used to, […]
Daytona Bike Week. Robison’s Motorcycle Sales And Service 50th Anniversary Party On March 16th.
Published by March 9th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Exhaust.I have a favor to ask all of you present in Daytona during Bike Week. To attend on Friday March 16th even for a short time if you are very busy,Robison’s Open House Party (11 am to 6 pm) to pay tribute to the 50th year that Joe Robison is in the motorcycle business. Almost all of […]
New Screamin’ Eagle Muffler Shields In Brushed Nickel Finish
Published by March 9th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The brushed nickel finish used by many custom builders on their exhaust system has arrived at Harley-Davidson. The Milwaukee company is now marketing new Screamin’ Eagle® Muffler Shields to complement he jet-black finish of Screamin’ Eagle Street Performance Mufflers. The warm, brushed finish is obtained by a unique electroless nickel plating. The rear shield features […]
The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one. Oscar Wilde The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. Donald Kendall Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers When I was young, I observed that nine […]
Daytona Bike Week. First Deadly Crash Involves Well Known Members Of The Custom Motorcycle Industry.
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.I am sad to report that Wednesday evening March 7, 2012 around 8.15 pm, Keith and Amber Brinton from Diamond Heads in Las Vegas were involved in an accident in Port-Orange (South Of Daytona Beach) while traveling together northbound on the same motorcycle on Ridgewood Avenue. They were struck from behind by a Lincoln Expedition […]
Exclusive. Billy Lane Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Bike In Progress.
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.As I reported on January 30, 2012 four builders including Billy Lane are building each a tribute bike for the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder. Each builder was assigned a military theme and the 4 bikes will be unveiled on May 26 in Washington DC before touring the country for everybody to admire. Prison officials […]
How Unknown Choppers Succeeded At Having This Trike Project 100% Financed By Others
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Unknown Choppers, a Texas shop building custom choppers and frames, was looking to fund a new project called Frantom-R, an aggressive looking and sounding enclosed trike intended to provide a driving experience like no other. motorcycle or trike. Its features include a full roll cage, seat with seat belt, touch screen radio, GPS navigation, a […]
Hero MotoCorp To Buy Ducati? The Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer is in talks with several banks on raising funds for a potential acquisition of the Italian motorcycle maker Ducati Holding SpA. Private equity firm Investindustrial Holdings SpA, is looking to sell Ducati, and expects €1 billion ($1.32 billion) or 3 times its initial investment, […]
Jims has an excellent proven track record with race engines and based on this experience just released a new 135″ (2.2-liter) monster that you can bolt right into a stock frame. Built around a 4-5/16” Bore x 4-5/8” Stroke, it’s a “thick wall” engine with larger cylinders and increased fin pack for better cooling. Other […]
Marlon Brando Estate And Harley-Davidson Settle Lawsuit About Brando Boots
Published by March 7th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.On May 18, 2011, I reported that Brando Enterprises LP filed a suit against Harley-Davidson Inc. (and Wolverine Worldwide Inc, which makes Harley shoes) and sought financial damages, including profits made as a result of the use without authorization of the Brando name for a pair of Harley Boots. The Brando name had already been licensed to […]
Daytona Bike Week. Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time. Thursday March 15, 2012
Published by March 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Thursday March 15, from 12 pm to 4 pm all the usual suspects of the custom motorcycle scene will gather around bitching bikes at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time. A major event during Daytona Bike Week, the show/exhibition/happening (call it the way you want) keeps the same informal formula: custom builders, pros and amateurs, showing […]
In the race among all-electric motorcycle manufacturers to produce a bike with enough juice for speed and travel range on a single charge, Zero Motorcycles just launched in North America a new model called the Zero S. The manufacturer claims that this 2012 model is capable of covering up to 114 miles or about 180km […]
Ground Effect For Your Harley-Davidson Bagger
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.To visually lower your bagger, these 2.75″ extensions will not giving you more packing volume, but a cool bagger ground effect . They just easily bolt-on to your stock bags and being aluminum made you don’t have to paint them. Fit 1993 and up touring Harleys, except Road King. Available in raw aluminum, with or […]
Solving The Problem Of A Homeless Motorcycle
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Riding back home. No room in the garage to park your motorcycle? This retractable cover and shelter to place on your driveway or along your house may be what you are looking for. Of course it’s waterproof, easy to use, keeping out weather, dust and debris, with the added feature of cross-ventilation preventing any inside […]
Old Motorcycle Magazines. Is Your Motorcycle In It?
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Not to promote anyone in particular on eBay, but just because I know many of you are into collecting old print magazines, this online ad proposes 88 Street Chopper magazines, from 1970 onwards, all new because unread (!) and still in perfect condition. So, if you want to see and remember how bikes were looking […]
Harley-Davidson New FXRG Leather Jacket With Pocket System And Helmet
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.Reengineered with the newest materials and technology, the new men’s FXRG Leather Jacket with Pocket System (P/N 98040-12VM, starting at $695) is stated to deliver the next generation of riding performance. The waterproof cowhide leather is bonded to a Cocona® membrane with a Cocona-embedded mesh lining for unmatched breathability and ultimate wind- and waterproofing. A […]
Exquisite 1976 Triumph Bonneville T140
Published by March 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I met for the first time bike builder Yuri Shif in 2010 at the Sturgis AMD Championship Of Bike Building while judging his kinetic creation called “The Machine“, the kind of contraption you never forget once you saw it. Working his craft from his native east europe country of Belarus (it’s located south of Russia […]
Grand Prix. The Killer Years. Tonight Sunday March 4th, 2012 On Discovery Velocity.
Published by March 4th, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.You love racing, all kinds of racing. What about the way it was in the early 60’s and 70’s. In automobile competition, safety was an after thought. Mechanical failure, lethal track design, and lack of training caused many young drivers to perish on the track, right before fans eyes. Each Grand Prix was the most […]
Appeals Board Will Hear Challenge to Sturgis Trademarks. The petition to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the two registered trademarks Sturgis and Black Hills has been accepted and will be heard, and it’s good news for the group “Concerned Citizens for Sturgis” opposing “Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc” (SMRI). Opponents to the trademarks […]
Café Racer Style Seat For Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by March 3rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Are you into Café Racers? Do you love to ride your Harley Sportster for short, sharp speed trips from one bar to another like a British Ton-Up of the 70’s counter culture? Mustang released a new and comfort improved seat to make you feel like riding during the Cafe Racer bygone era. 11.5” wide. It […]
There Is No Stereotypical Harley-Davidson Biker
Published by March 3rd, 2012 in Builders and Editorial.It’s what Harley tries to demonstrate in this new commercial. Some real truth about how different from each other can be Harley riders. “E Pluribus Unum”. In Latin, it means “one, out of many…”
Postcards From The Swiss Performance Show
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Did you know that Switzerland is the only country outside the US where Harley-Davidson tops other brands in terms of new sales? In the Swiss Confederation, Harley market share is 20%! A country loving American V-Twins with a yearly show in Zurich called Swiss Performance (Feb. 16-18) where these pictures were taken. Of course, also […]
BAKER Bully Primary Cover For Touring 2007-Up Models
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.An enclosed primary cover is the biggest, most visible piece of motorcycle architecture on the left side of your touring bike and the new one introduced in 2007 by Harley-Davidson on its 6-speed tourer models is particularly bland. Two good reasons to upgrade and replace it. Combining form and function, BAKER”s Bully Primary Cover is […]
Broadcast Of 2011 Live Performances From The Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip Begin This Sunday March 4th on HDNet
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Rod Woodruff, president of The Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip announced the premiere broadcast dates for 4 live concert performances recorded in high definition during the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Called the Sturgis concert series at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. The shows will be broadcast in high definition on HDnet. The first, the LIVE concert performance […]
