This 1964 Triumph 650 named ‘The Nine O’Clock Gun’ was built over the past six months by Founder/Builder Lucas Joyner of The Factory Metal Works (TFMW) for his client actor Ryan Reynolds (appeared in films such as National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, Just Friends, Definitely, Maybe, The Proposal, The Change-Up, and Safe House.) Reynolds is scheduled […]
Archive for July, 2012
Custom Triumph 650 Built For Actor Ryan Reynolds.
Published by July 14th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.EagleRider 20th Anniversary Celebration. July 19-21, 2012
Published by July 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Today, EagleRider is the world’s largest motorcycle tourism company specializing in rentals of Motorcycles (Harley, BMW, Honda, etc), ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Scooters (Vespa, Piaggo), Snowmobile, and Watercraft, and is also offering international guided or semi-guided motorcycle tours. 20 years ago the company was started with only 4 bikes in a tiny garage in Los Angeles […]
Sturgis Easyriders Saloon And Steakhouse Dispute. Details Of The Lawsuit.
Published by July 13th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.On June 26, 2012 I reported on the dispute between Paisano Publications, owner of the Easyriders mark, and KSLB&D Inc. exploiting until recently under license of Paisano the Easyriders Saloon & Steakhouse on Lazelle Street in Sturgis, South Dakota. On June 22, 2012 Paisano filed a complaint against KSLB&D in Superior Court Of Los Angeles alleging […]
Forward Thinking Seat Comfort For Harley-Davidson Dyna Models
Published by July 13th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Conceived for 2006-12 Dyna® models. Mustang’s new Wide Tripper Forward Solo moves you 1.5” forward for ease of reaching handlebar and foot controls. The 13” wide solo should support most riders rider at the correct seating angle for long-distance riding comfort. Mustang’s Wide Tripper Forward Solo is a reasonable $259. The matching 10.5” wide rear […]
This week, I learned that I have readers in Tasmania and that Tasmania has motorcycle shops and custom builders. Tasmania? Although I am well traveled on several continents, I had no precise idea of where Tasmania is located. It’s a large Australian island just over 150 miles from the mainland, and is its southernmost state. […]
Baker Drivetrain Opens A West Coast Sales And Support Center. Effective July 9, 2012, Baker Drivetrain 877-640-2004 has opened their new sales/support center in Phoenix, AZ. to service and better support the Southwest United States. Extended phone and online support hours are intended to create an open door for better service for all customers. Says […]
Arlen Ness 2012 Catalog Cover Custom Bagger Is For Sale
Published by July 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.How much it will set you back to buy Arlen Ness 2012 catalog one-of-a-kind cover bike? $69,995. Or maybe a little bit less if you are lucky. And yes, it’s what it costs to build a bagger like that. The long list of features includes: Ness Touring Frame, rubber-mounted S&S high polished 124 cubic-inch motor, […]
Custom Chrome Handlebar Risers For Harley Street Bob
Published by July 12th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Changing the stock handlebars on your Street Bob is not the easiest task unless you replace the top triple tree. The design team at CCI has developed a bolt-on solution to this problem. This system allows you to simply bolt-on a new adaptor to your existing triple tree that will allow you to use a […]
Advanced Helmet Lighting Looking For Backup Funding.
Published by July 12th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A new business venture named Bike-Link proposes this add-on Helmet-Unit providing customized wireless left, right, brake, hazard, running, and reverse signals on helmets for greater visibility, style, and safety. The Helmet-Unit attaches to the helmet using a strong, weatherproof rubber adhesive pad. The system works by connecting the provided transmitter to the motorcycle’s wiring harness. […]
Wooden Motorcycle Now On Exhibit at Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
Published by July 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While in the Black Hills in 3 weeks, make a pit stop at The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame to admire this wooden motorcycle built by wood artist Mike Sohn of Hannibal, Missouri. It is modeled after a 1909 Harley-Davidson Twin, took a year and a half to complete and Mike estimates there […]
3 GUYZ Is Suspending Production Of Their Custom Made Springer Forks
Published by July 11th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.“Cyril. We wanted you to be the first to know we have made the decision to suspend production. We have attached an open letter that we intend to release to our customers, dealers and friends on Friday, July the 13th. While we will not be building new Springers, we will continue to support repair parts, […]
Born Free Show 4th Edition. The Report.
Published by July 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It grows and grows so fast and gets better every year. During last June 30th weekend, the young generation of custom builders (pro and backyard builders) rode their daily ride custom creations to the excellent, and free for all, Born Free Show and exhibition in Oak Canyon Ranch, Silverado, California. The best of the new breed’s […]
Sturgis Crossroads At The Buffalo Chip. Spy Pictures.
Published by July 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.A few months ago, owner of The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Rod Woodruff explained: “There has long been a need for a complete motorcycle rally park with free admission that’s easy to get to, provides access to industry displays and vendors and has ample and easily accessed free parking. It’s been planned for years and I […]
1- Food takes 7 seconds to go from mouth to stomach. 2- One hair can carry a weight of 7 pounds. 3- A man penis is 3 times the length of his thumb. 4- Women blink twice more than men. 5- Human body skin is twice the weight of the brain. 6- Women already finished reading […]
Victory Unveils Several 2013 Baggers Early. Three Cross Country Models & the Victory Hard-Ball.
Published by July 10th, 2012 in Editorial.Victory is providing early introductions of four 2013 Baggers: 3 Cross Country models and the Hard-Ball. Additional 2013 Baggers will be introduced with the complete 2013 Victory lineup on July 30. Plus, information is available now about these additional early release models. The early release 2013 Cross Country models have a custom styled fairing with […]
Artist David Uhl 2012 Sturgis Rally Commemorative Painting
Published by July 10th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Painters.In 2005, David Uhl became the first artist to commemorate the Sturgis Rally each year with a special painting. This year, David had five different images in mind and, based on the feedback offered by his collectors, selected “The Ironhorse Heist”. This masterpiece features Kevin Bean’re (more on him later) and, for the first time ever, […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Adds 3 More Bands To Its 2012 Music Festival.
Published by July 10th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Buffalo Chip has has added 3 more break out acts to their growing list of 2012 concerts. The Chip is proud to welcome the down home American rock of Lukas Nelsen on Wednesday, Aug 8, modern rock hit makers Sweet Cyanide on Tuesday, Aug 7, and the classic rock, delta blues fusion sound of […]
In almost all busy custom bike shops you may observe a bike sleeping in a corner, sometimes collecting dust during years. It may be an old trade, a bike belonging to an employee or one of the shop owners. Then, work schedule permitting, always comes a time when this bike is moved center stage, on […]
United Wheel Group Purchases Both Rampage And Couture Wheels
Published by July 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.United Wheel Group LLC (UWG) purchased the assets of both Rampage Wheels and Couture Wheels. Rampage Wheels and Couture Forged, which it is now called, have both already been moved into the new corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. Couture and Rampage not only will continue to offer innovative billet wheel designs but will also offer custom design […]
Changing Your Handlebars On Harley-Davidson Models With Electric Throttle Assembly
Published by July 8th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Many Harley-Davidson owners with bikes using the electric throttle assembly as part of the fuel injection system (2008-up FL models), are afraid to install custom handlebars because of the modifications to be done to the right end of the bars. Flanders, a company that has been producing quality handcrafted handlebars since 1945, gives you simple […]
First Sturgis Big Bagger Show Presented By Eddie Trotta And John Shope On Thursday August 9, 2012
Published by July 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Going to Sturgis? Got a badass custom Harley Bagger? Show it on Thursday August 9, 2012 at the first annual Big Bagger Show (BBS) presented by Eddie Trotta of Thunder Cycles Design and John Shope from Sinister Industries. The corner of Lazelle and 4th street will be blocked off all day long to welcome the […]
New. Red Shift Dual Piston Cam Chain Tensioners.
Published by July 7th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Red Shift Dual Piston Cam Chain Tensioners are a must-have for all Twin Cam® performance applications. These Red Shift Dual Piston Cam Tensioners are a direct bolt-in replacement for the stock single-piston hydraulic cam chain tensioners. The dual piston design dramatically improves chain stability and valve train control for both the front and rear […]
Swedish Style Frame In Any Configuration. Rigid Or Softail.
Published by July 6th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Clean, high quality, minimalistic and functional designs have always characterized the Swedish style. Since 1982 Peder Johansson builds in his Swedish Hogtech shop both long and not so long bikes based on his proprietary frames made by hand from the best possible materials to extremely tight tolerances. But what most people in the USA don’t […]
Harley-Davidson 2013 Models. Harley-Davidson will announce and show its new 2013 models during the Summer Dealers Meeting in August. What can we expect? A look at the California Air Resources Board website shows 2 new products in the CVO lineup, including a new Softail named the Breakout. Most other bikes evolved from existing ones, like […]
New Women’s Switchback Jacket From Harley-Davidson. For Cool And Warm Weather Performance.
Published by July 6th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.Engineered with Switchback Technology, the new women’s Destination Switchback Jacket (P/N 98301-12VW, starting at $275) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is stated to deliver comfort in warm or cold conditions. The water-resistant nylon shell incorporates removable exterior panels that zip-off to reveal a poly-mesh jacket with stretch Cordura® side panels.
Unofficial Victory Concept Motorcycle
Published by July 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Quite often I receive sketches and renderings from youngsters submitting their ideas and projects to me because they want to enter the motorcycle industry and professionally belong to our Kustom Kulture. I have decided that when these drawings and renderings are interesting in one way or the other and of good quality for reproduction in […]
