The 2 historic Indian Motorcycle properties of Springfield, MASS part of the Mason Square neighborhood are going to be renovated as part of a $25 million redevelopment project. Construction is expected to begin in 2014. Indian Motorcycle redevelopment project moving forward
Archive for January, 2013
Springfield Indian Motorcycle Properties To Be Renovated.
Published by January 15th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A Shovelhead Rebuilt At Home By A Pro Custom Motorcycle Mechanic
Published by January 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Professional mechanics of busy Custom Motorcycle Shops don’t work on their own bikes during business hours. Nor after hours because most days, custom building for clients requires daily extra shop hours… And you thought it was easy, without any fabrication or mechanical set backs? So,like many pros bike builders, Udo (a member of the Thunderbike […]
2.6 Million Sold At Bonhams 3rd Annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
Published by January 13th, 2013 in Events.This past Thursday, Bonhams hosted their 3rd annual motorcycle auction at the Las Vegas Bally’s Hotel & Casino on The Strip front of record breaking standing crowd during the entire sale. The catalog consisted of an incredible assortment of rare and important motorcycles from around the world, including several machines from prominent museums and private […]
Riding Motorcycles Along The South Coast Of India
Published by January 13th, 2013 in Editorial and Videos.A short film produced by Ian Rigby and directed by Skylar Nielsen while on a motorcycle tour of Southern India last month. A trip done on Royal Enfield bikes, from Chennai to Pondicherry. For those who never been to India, this video captures very well the sighs, sounds (and smells…) of Indian’s streets when surrounded […]
In Black or Chrome, a couple of new designs by Carl Brouhard. Available for Harley-Davidson FL, FLT, FXST and FLST models.
“Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” Mark Twain.
Evolution Industries Harley XR750 Clutch Kits
Published by January 11th, 2013 in Customs and Driveline.One of the coolest Harleys was the race track ready XR750, now reincarnated in the bigger. more street friendly XR1200 version. Many XR750 still compete and win, and for those owning one, there is a source for a new Basket & Clutch Kit. Race Proven & Track Ready, each basket is designed with a light […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration Got Started With A Burnout. Are You celebrating?
Published by January 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Around the world, Harley-Davidson year-long 110th Anniversary celebration got started. To commemorate, a burnout leaving an HD initials rubber mark on the pavement. You can almost smell the rubbr burning…
In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal ball, the old Psychic lady delivered the grave news: “There’s no easy way to tell you this, so I’ll just be blunt. Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year.” Visibly shaken with fear, Laura stared […]
It would not be rideable, but an interesting design approach by a student named Wojtek Bachleda who tried to imagine an Indian motorcycle boardtracker for the next generation of e-bikes. Photographed by Piers at “DeRestricted”
Zipper’s Big Bore Cylinders For Sportster® And Buell® Engines
Published by January 10th, 2013 in Customs and Engines.If you want to increase the engine size of your 883/1200 Harley Sportster or Buell engine, Zipper’s has developed 3-13/16” bore aluminum alloy cylinders to ley you go to 88″ while still keeping the stock stroke crankshaft. Cylinders are manufactured with high quality cast-in iron liners and will work in all types of performance applications. […]
Before The Musket 998 cc V-Twin Engine There Was A 700 cc Version
Published by January 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Engines.Last week I reported on Aniket Vardhan successful attempt at building the new and extremely beautiful first 998 CC Musket 59-degree V-Twin engine and on the current development of a specific frame to house it. But it was not Aniket’s first success. Before the 998 cc, Aniket built a 700 cc version and the bike […]
New Xtreme Machine Deviant Handlebars
Published by January 10th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Xtreme Machine just released this Xcessory for those always looking for “offensive” custom parts satisfying their aggressive riding attitude. Tribal style blades ready to cut the air adorn these high bars available in 10”, 12”, and 14” for FXST style bikes or 12” and 14” for FL touring models. 1-1/4 Diameter tubing with a 1″ […]
Gorgeous Forged Brass Knurled Flat Pegs
Published by January 9th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Italian design at its best. Probably the best looking retro looking flat pegs I have seen in a very long time. They are built using an old brass forging method and are offered in Satin Brass or Satin Chrome. Universal mount can be easily adapted to all applications to fit all forward controls or being […]
Battistini Custom Cycles Wireframe Series
Published by January 9th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Rikki Battistinis from Battistinis Custom Cycles explains the inspiration behind his new Wireframe Series of custom parts.
City Of Sturgis Will Continue To pay To Use Its Own Name
Published by January 9th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.“The city of Sturgis is knowingly being fleeced and no city officials are doing anything about it” says Jack Hoel, son of Pappy Hoel, who is considered the founder of the Sturgis motorcycle rally. He told the Sturgis City Council and City Manager Daniel Ainslie Monday that it’s a crime the city has to pay […]
Private Label Handlebar Manufacturing Program
Published by January 9th, 2013 in Controls and Customs.Rockabilly Jay (Jay Skwarlo) , formally of West Coast Choppers, is now offering Private Label Motorcycle Handlebar Manufacturing. Any bars with any bend, either wide, narrow, high, low, 1″ or 7/8″ OD, welded on risers options. Just tell him your specifications and he will deliver in quantities as low as 50 pieces. If you do […]
Breaking News. Hollister To Bring Back Motorcycle Rally
Published by January 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening Monday January 7, 2013 The Hollister City Council voted and approved the return of the famous motorcycle rally this year. The event was cancelled in 2009 because it lost hundred of thousand dollars that required city funding. The reborn Hollister Rally will be held July 5 & 6, 2013 and Worldwide Dynamics Inc. […]
Indian Motorcycle To Feature Historic Sights And Sounds At IMS Minneapolis Show January 11-13
Published by January 8th, 2013 in Builders and Events.Hey, no. The bike featured here is not the new Indian model with its new reengineered engine (read below.) Again, you will have to wait until this Summer. But the “Indian Motorcycle Experience” exhibit is on tour with a pit stop in eachIMS (International Motorcycle Show), next one in Minneapolis (January 11-13) then New York […]
Indonesian Province Bans Women From Straddling Motorcycles Behind Male Riders
Published by January 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.In the province of Aceh, the only Indonesian province that follows Sharia, female passengers have been ordered not to straddle motorcycles behind male drivers. The regulation aims “to save people’s morals & behaviors” Really? But under the new regulation “women are allowed to sit “side-saddle” because passengers who sit side-saddle rarely fell off while when […]
Sturgis 2013. Country Rock Artist Brantley Gilbert To Perform At Buffalo Chip Music Festival.
Published by January 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® will welcome country rock sensation Brantley Gilbert to their annual musical festival on August 2-11, 2013 during Sturgis motorcycle rally. Brantley Gilbert is set to ignite Buffalo Chip campers and concert attendees with an energized stage show during The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™. Brantley Gilbert joins Toby Keith and ZZ […]
Garage Built Custom Yamaha XS 650
Published by January 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Everybody in the industry debating a lot about the ways to attract youngsters into motorcycling and possibly into the profession. But nobody’s talking about those who abandoned the sport (of course, wife, children, mortgage, climbing the professional ladder or all of the above are the most often mentioned reasons) and who re-enter it at mid […]
For its 110th Anniversary, Harley-Davidson released a FREE gorgeous catalog that you can get 3 ways. Download the PDF, View as an eBrochure or request the print version. In English or Spanish. Just jump to Free 2013 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Catalog.
Back To Chrome. The Black Wana-Ryd Adrenaline Wheel Now Also Available In Chrome.
Published by January 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Some wheel manufacturers released some new designs available only in black finish (black or black cut contrast), what seemed to be the most popular choice during these last 3 years. But many riders still want chrome, and Wana-Ryd decided to offer a gleaming version of their Adrenaline model. This 5-spoke 3D wheel is part of […]
Florida 7th Annual Vintage Bike Show On January 26, 2013
Published by January 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.No excuse to not go if you live in a 100 mile radius of Dania Beach (it’s south of Ft-Lauderdale.) About 200 vintage motorcycles are going to be exhibited under the trees of beautiful Frost Park. It’s a very family oriented event with a swap meet, food, Harley skill team demonstrations, motorcycle field games, Roller […]
New Bell Rogue Helmet Revealed. Nothing Like You Have Seen Before.
Published by January 5th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Videos.Bell Helmets said to the press it would reveal their new Bell Rogue helmet Tuesday January 8 (see my headline 2 posts below) But Revzilla, a helmet retailer, leaked the info with this video. Really looking like nothing you have seen before and offering more protection than most 3/4 helmets. The high tech version of […]
