These crate engine shortblocks are manufactured and assembled on the Harley-Davidson Pilgrim Road engine assembly line and sold with cases, flywheels, bearings and rods already preassembled. The kit includes current-spec Original Equipment cam plate, oil pump, and cam drive components, and the gaskets, seals and most of the hardware required to complete the engine and […]
Archive for December, 2012
Start A Custom Engine Project With A New Twin Cam Shortblock Bottom End Manufactured To OEM Specs By Harley-Davidson
Published by December 11th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip Sweepstakes. A Cory Ness Customized Victory And Epiphone Guitar As Prizes.
Published by December 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend at The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®, International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, known as The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™, announced the opening of the annual Sturgis Rider® Sweepstakes with the official unveiling of the customized sweepstakes bike and matching guitar prize package. The Sturgis Rider® Sweepstakes awards one […]
Discovery Build-Off. Chopper Live. The Revenge. Where Did You Place Your Bet?
Published by December 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.After wondering during the last 48 hours if he would make it on time for the Build-Off (read the story here), Jesse James is still on his way to Vegas (just 2 hours away at time of publishing), so about to meet the deadline to participate in tonight’s Discovery TV show. Competitors, Paul Jr;, Paul […]
Polaris Industries Acquires KLIM Technical Riding Gear
Published by December 10th, 2012 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.With the objective of adding to the offerings in the parts, garments and accessories market, Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) acquired Teton Outfitters, LLC, a privately owned, Rigby, Idaho-based company which designs, develops and distributes KLIM an industry leader in technical riding gear.2012 sales for KLIM are anticipated to approach $30 million. The terms of […]
Japanese builder Ken Nagai spends most of his time globe trotting between Asia, Europe and the US, showing the couple of custom bikes he finds the time to create each year for his clients and of course promoting his Ken’s Factory extensive line of custom parts.
Discovery Build-Off Chopper Live – The Revenge. Jesse James Pre-Show Building Drama.
Published by December 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since a few days the rumor was that Jesse James might not have his “Chopper Live – The Revenge” custom bike done in time for the Discovery TV 4-way Build-Off this Monday & Tuesday. A couple of weeks ago, thanks to a crazy design, Jesse’s project already didn’t make the deadline requested by the Discovery […]
This weekend only, the original Munro Special is on display at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach at the Indian booth in Long Beach. She’s a beauty and it was fired up to the cheers of the crowd…
Precision Billet Products Extends Darkside Line To Harley Sportster Models
Published by December 9th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Engines.Inspired by 16th Century symbolism, the Darkside line from Precision Billet Products has been extended to Harley Sportster models and other motorcycles. Each collection design produced by the company is limited to 2500 sets, making your custom parts somewhat exclusive to your ride. The Darkside Air Cleaner Cover works with all K&N Hi-Flo air filters […]
Indian Motorcycle Unveils The 2013 Indian Chief Vintage Final Edition
Published by December 8th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening at the LA International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, executives of Polaris/Indian unveiled to the press the very limited edition 2013 Indian Chief Vintage FE (for Final Edition.) It is the last version of the Kings Mountain era Indian Chiefs before the release of the brand new Polaris/Indian model in 2013 during Sturgis […]
Best Shopping Ideas For The Holidays
Published by December 8th, 2012 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.He lives and breathes everything Apple, or he got a passion for photography or movie making and want to be the next Scorcese, or is in hunting, guns and knives. Awesome gift ideas at this website. This Pak. Thank me for all the money you are going to spend…
The New Indian Motorcycle Engine Sound. Listen To It Here.
Published by December 7th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.High energy this Friday at the the 32nd annual Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach where more than 150 manufacturers of motorcycles, parts, accessories and apparel are expecting 55,000 visitors during this weekend. There was great anticipation on the Indian Motorcycle display where the engine sound of the brand new Indian model by Polaris (expected […]
2012 Custom Chrome Europe Rookie Awards
Published by December 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s always a great idea for the benefit of the whole motorcycle industry to motivate younger custom bike builders and to reward them for their creativity and craftsmanship skills. In November 2011 Axel Sherer, Marketing Manager of Custom Chrome Europe, got the idea of contacting young builders via Facebook, their preferred social network platform. Through […]
Working people frequently ask retired people what they do to make their days interesting. Well, for example, the other day, Bev my wife and I went into town and visited a shop. When we came out, there was a cop writing out a parking ticket. We went up to him and I said, “Come on, man, how […]
New York Federal Appeals Court Upholds Motorcycle Roadblocks
Published by December 7th, 2012 in Events.The Court of Appeals for the New York Second Circuit backs roadblocks for the purpose of issuing citations. In 2007, the New York State Police began using federal taxpayer grant money to target these motorcyclists with the stated objective “to detect motorcycle safety violations and ensure proper registration and operator compliance with New York State’s […]
Only Known To Exist 1905 Leo Motorcycle To Be Auctioned At Bonhams Las Vegas
Published by December 6th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The exciting discovery in New England brings to light an obscure California-made motorcycle once thought extinct. Thought to be the sole surviving example of a marque lost to time is a recently discovered, complete and original, 1905 Leo Two-Cycle made by the L.A. Mitchell Manufacturing Company of Oakland, California.It will be another headliner at the third […]
Harley-Davidson 4Q Sales Rebounding From Summer Slowdown. According to a BMO Capital Markets Corp. analyst Harley-Davidson Inc. motorcycle sales have revved up after a late summer slowdown, and the Milwaukee manufacturer is on pace to achieve 9 percent retail unit sales growth worldwide in the fourth quarter. Dealer feedback and recent sales and registration data […]
Turn Any 6V or 12V Battery Charger Into A 4-station Maintenance Charger
Published by December 6th, 2012 in Accessories and Editorial.With fuel conditioning, lubrication and oil change, routine battery maintenance (cleaning and tightening of cable ends and battery terminals) and charging is a big part of your motorcycle winterization plans. And if you have several motorcycles or vehicles to care for, the QuadLink® 4-Channel Charger Multiplier is very useful. It is capable of charging batteries […]
With $5.00 You Can Win This David Man Chopper Fest Custom Guitar
Published by December 5th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Events.The world of Custom Guitars & Custom Motorcycles has collided with the 1st ever David Mann Chopper Fest Custom Guitar! PERRI INK Guitars has combined forces with Taber Nash of NASH Motorcycle Co to create something truly stunning. Spencer Getty of SpaGetty’s Garage supplied the guitar’s beautiful motorcycle paint scheme, and the guitar is rounded out with a set of TV Jones pickups […]
Ural Limited Edition Yamal Sidecar Motorcycle. Paddle Included.
Published by December 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The heavy duty Ural sidecar motorcycles were originally designed for the many places in Russia where poor roads, or an altogether lack of roads, made horses and motorcycles necessary to transport gear. For this limited edition model, Ural took its inspiration from the Yamal, a Russian vessel icebreaker used in the frozen Arctic Ocean, just […]
Jesse James Custom Chevy Wagon To Be Auctioned This December 7 At The Mecum’s Kanas City Sale.
Published by December 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This 1957 Chevy 210 “Handy Man” Station Wagon was custom built by Jesse James as a promotional vehicle for West Coast Choppers. It was on display for several years at the National Motorcycle Museum and now is going to be auctioned during the Mecum’s Kansas City, Missouri Sale. (December 6 to 8 2012). The car […]
S&S Cycle is launching Viola V-Twin a selection of high quality service parts for Harley-Davidson® and other American v-twin motorcycles including service/repair parts for stock v-twin engines. These parts and services are available through all S&S Dealers and directly benefit all end users. For example, if your local shop works on your bike, it means […]
Indian Motorcycle To Make Major Announcements At International Motorcycle Show In Long Beach On December 7th
Published by December 4th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle will participate in the show Media Day on December 7th at the Long Beach Convention Center with senior managers from parent company Polaris Industries in attendance. On an all new special “Indian Motorcycle Experience” display, the company is going 1- to feature a custom-built sound booth where, for the first time ever, attendees […]
New Strongarm Stainless Steel Risers By Bare Knuckle Choppers
Published by December 4th, 2012 in Controls and Customs.As of today in the custom motorcycle parts industry, you probably will not find stronger risers to hold your handlebar. In the constant quest to offer new ways to streamline and strengthen your custom motorcycle, Bare Knuckle Choppers has developed these new handlebar risers, aptly named “Strongarm.” Looking very good with their slim profile they […]
Chopper Live. The Build-Off Revenge. Get Your Free Ticket Now For The Las Vegas Event.
Published by December 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I received many requests of ticket info from those who want to be present in Las Vegas at the Hard Hard Rock Cafe and Casino to be part of the Live Build-Off event between Jesse James, the Teutuls, Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman. I have you covered. The Chopper Live, The Revenge tickets are available […]
Victory Motorcycles To Introduce Factory Custom Painted Cross Country And Buffalo Chip Custom Bagger At Long Beach IMS On December 7.
Published by December 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.At this weekend Long Beach International Motorcycle Show (Dec. 7-9) Victory Motorcycles will be very busy celebrating baggers and introducing a Factory Custom Painted Cross Country, debuting a Buffalo Chip Custom Bagger styled by Cory Ness, offering Victory demo rides and organizing autograph sessions featuring Playboy Playmates and “The Gunny” (actor R. Lee Ermey), offering […]
