Dr. Samir Ahmed, the researcher and engineer leading the latest motorcycle crash causation study for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has resigned citing “serious reservations about the value of this study”. In an email sent on Tuesday, September 11 2012 he announced the following: “I am writing to let you know that I am no […]
Archive for September, 2012
Head Of Motorcycle Crash Study At Federal Highway Administration Resigns Citing Serious Concerns
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Swiss Performance Show Now Held In Luzern. October 12-14.
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my European readers. Located in the German-speaking portion of Switzerland, the city of Luzern is now home of the Swiss Performance Show And Trade Fair. Luzern is a city of technology, innovation and transport where is located the “Schweizer Verkehrsmuseum“, the Swiss Museum of Transportion. Show promoter and Land Speed Record hunter Ruedi Steck […]
Bluetooth Stereo Headset And Intercom For Motorcycle Half Helmets
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor activities market, just announced the release of its Bluetooth Stereo Headset and Intercom designed especially for half helmets, the SPH10H. The unique ear flap design of the SPH10H yields a wide range of usage with half-helmets for motorcyclists or for other outdoor activities. The […]
Harley-Davidson Calls On Fans To Unleash Their Own Personal Freedom And Independence
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.Harley-Davidson today announces the launch of a second installment in its popular Dark Custom campaign called United By Independents. You remember the Harley-Davidson campaign that I published in my website featuring “Stereotypical” Harley riders The final 60-second spot, featuring 16 real Harley-Davidson riders and Twitter followers from around the world, makes its national advertising debut […]
Postcards From European Bike Week in Faaker See, Austria. September 4-9.
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For its 15th edition, European Bike Week® saw an estimated 80,000 bikers attending with about 25,000 of them parading from Faakerto Finkenstein, Villach and Ossiacher. It’s an estimated 18 miles stretch from first to last on the road!. Lots of vendors occupying Dealer Nile, a big AMD bike show, HOG activities and lots of after […]
Knuckle 46. Both Current And Nostalgic.
Published by September 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Another Italian custom motorcycle won top honors in the Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. This one was built in Italy’s northeast region of Veneto (yes, it’s where Venice is located) and brought a huge “Modified Harley-Davidson” 1st place trophy to its builder, Lorenzo “Boccin” from Boccin Custom Cycles. Via photography I knew this […]
Mixing high-tech design with old world charm, Japanese Custom Builder Ken Nagai proposes these cool “Neo-Fusion” marker lights. Polished with brass or polished ring, or black with brass or black ring. Sold each $119. In the US online at Cycle Kraft.
Las Vegas Master Builders Championship. Artistry In Iron Competition Is September 28-30 2012
Published by September 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.One major event among all those proposed during Las Vegas BikeFest, and for me one of the most interesting, is Artistry In Iron, a bike display and competition between some of the best well known custom builders and those soon to be. The bike show is setup inside the Cashman Center in a pleasant air […]
Firewall Plate For Touring Models
Published by September 9th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.For those obessed with custom details, Covington introduces their new billet Firewall Plates. Fits 09 and Later Touring Models. CNC machined from billet aluminum. Available in chrome, black with machined edges, or black with diamond cut edges. Made in USA. For more information on these and the rest of Covington’s parts line go to Cobington […]
Charity Auction Of The 75th Anniversary SKILSAW Chopper Built By Paul Jr. Designs.
Published by September 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Worm Drive SKILSAW the SKIL Tools Division is auctioning on eBay a custom chopper designed by Paul Jr. Designs and the team at Paul Jr. Designs. With a starting bid of $25,000, the charity auction is underway 4th and will last until the 14th. One hundred percent […]
Harley-Davidson New Motorcycle Sales Would Have Been Down In July and August. Robert W. Baird & Co conducted a new survey of 47 US Harley-Davidson dealers representative of all the network. Results show sales declining from 3 to 5% during the last 2 months. The reason may be the 2013 model-year motorcycles being released one […]
New Harley-Davidson Road Zeppelin Seat Pads
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.The new Road Zeppelin® Seat Pads (P/N 52000084 Rider, P/N 52400060 Passenger Pillion; $119.95 each) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are equipped with an air bladder system that distributes weight evenly across the entire seating surface, removing pressure points while also providing shock absorption which reduces vibration. The mesh cover allows air circulation, reducing the […]
2013 Victory Ness Signature Series
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Victory styling consultants and dealers, Arlen Ness, his son Cory Ness and Cory’s son Zach Ness have all added their personal style to new Victory models, creating the 2013 Ness Signature Series lineup. These unique, numbered, limited-edition models got the added custom touches that make them visual show stoppers the moment they roll out of […]
Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary Year-Long International Calendar Of Events
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These events will connect millions of Harley-Davidson fans across the globe, united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, self-expression and epic adventure. They include a bike blessing with Pope Benedict XVI in Rome and a huge Milwaukee homecoming event in September 2013. The events span 11 countries on six continents including North […]
Footboards By Rick Fairless. They Will Fit Your Shoes!
Published by September 6th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Under the slogan “Custom Parts Made In Texas By Rednecks”, Rick Fairless is releasing these footboards. They come in brilliant chrome or in black powder coat. Knurled rubber is providing a great grip They can be installed on Harley-Davidson factory floorboards. MSRP $320.99 pair. At Strokers Dallas 214-357-0707
Half the bike. Twice the fun? RYNO Motors has designed a multiple use, self-balancing, one wheel, electric scooter that’s adaptable to wide range of uses including urban individuals, government, and industrial customers. A video on the early days of RYNO Motors up to the end of 2011. See their latest creation pre-production show bike at […]
Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes™ Winner Receives Custom Victory Motorcycle and Epiphone Guitar Live at The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
Published by September 6th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® was the site for the annual Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes™ where one lucky winner received a custom Victory Cross Roads motorcycle (named “Kountry Wild” by Klock Werks), an Epiphone Coronet guitar and today won a feature in my website! The one of a kind creation features Renegade wheels, high output Kicker sound […]
Two engineers were trying to find the height of a flag pole, but didn’t have a ladder, so they were standing there, looking up. A woman passing by volunteered to help. She took a wrench from her purse,loosened a few bolts and laid the pole down. She took a tape measure from her purse, measure […]
Just A Very Simple Custom Motorcycle…
Published by September 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s the way T.D. Ward, owner of the shop Rods & Rides near St Louis, MO defines his latest creation. A simplicity that judges of bike shows are always inclined to reward. Another good example of what is trending in the custom motorcycle industry: old school style with a touch of new and lots of […]
Bonneville Flash News. Jay Allen Racing Gets An 18th Land Speed Record.
Published by September 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Jay Allen gets its 18th Land Speed Record during the 2012 Bonneville Bubs Speed Trials 2012. He did both passes at an average speed of 176.758 mph in the M-PF class on his machine sponsored by S&S Cycle, Proto Food and One Source Nutrition. The former land speed record was held since 2009 by Hiro […]
Custom Chrome Europe 10th Anniversary Ride-In-Bike Show During European Bike Week
Published by September 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Custom Chrome Europe Ride-In-Bike-Show of Faak is among the top 10 bike shows around the globe. Bikes are judged by a group of 10 professionals in the following categories: Jammer Old School, Rev-Tech Performance, Chopper, Bagger and Sportster-Engine. European Bike Week (september 1-8) offers a continuous program of “infotainment” by the best European part vendors […]
New Harley-Davidson Daymaker LED Headlamps For Road Glide Models
Published by September 4th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Daymaker ™ LED Headlamps for Harley-Davidson Road Glide® model motorcycles (P/N 67700109 Chrome, P/N 67700112 Gloss Black and Chrome; $699.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories produce light that is brighter and whiter in color, with a superior light pattern, compared to standard incandescent lamps. These headlamps feature horizontal “D”-shaped optical lenses that focus […]
2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Concours d’Elegance. Vintage German Motorcycles.
Published by September 4th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Only the finest machines ever built by man will ever grace the Pebble Beach Fairway, and all entrants of this event are here by invitation because of their machines are of historic significance. Chronologically, you are going to see: 1- 1885 Daimler Reitwagen 0:05. This is the world’s first gasoline-powered motorcycle. Built by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm […]
Any room available in your closet? Affordable jackets and tees for ladies. Not much I can add because if you like, I know you will order. At Bika Chik.
Super-Tracker Custom Harley Dyna
Published by September 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Steve Carr at Lightning Rod Motorcycles loves to build what he calls “True Factory Customs”, meaning customized Harleys with the look expected from a bike built from the ground up but that you can have serviced and repaired by the crew of an official Harley dealership. And regarding style, his taste revolves around Pro-Street Buells, […]
Knuckle Levers Now Available For 2008 & Up Harley-Davidson Softail & Dyna Models
Published by September 2nd, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.A popular item for the Harley crowd looking to add a retro touch on their Softail & Dyna bikes, the “Knuckle” clutch & brake levers from Aeromach were available only for model years 1996-2007. These levers are now available for the newer model bikes 2008 & up. Paul Aiken, owner of Aeromach, tells me that […]
