Yesterday evening, proud parents Russell and Rachel Mitchell showed me the first “biker picture” of their daughter Babette Marie Mitchell born May 11, 2013. Sharing with you. So, so cute. Of course, by far, Russell’s best creation… (photo copyright Lorie Dorman courtesy R. & R Mitchell to Cyril Huze)
Archive for June, 2013
Picture Of The Month. Babette Marie Mitchell.
Published by June 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Events.Looking For Bikers To Become Mystery Shoppers For Major Motorcycle Manufacturer
Published by June 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Want to make some money evaluating motorcycle dealers in your area? Through its market research company, a major motorcycle manufacturer wants to evaluate its US and Canadian dealers and for this purpose is looking for bikers to be Mystery Shoppers. Mystery shopping is a tool used since the 940’s to measure quality of service, compliance […]
Steve McQueen’s Legendary 1931 Harley-Davidson VL Motorcycle And Truck Up For Auction
Published by June 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Steve McQueen’s 1931 Harley Davidson VL 74 will be sold to the highest bidder at the inaugural Mecum Celebrity Items Auction July 26-27 celebrating the Legendary History of Hollywood on July 26-27, 2013 at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. In addition to the motorcycle, several other rare McQueen items will be auctioned including his […]
Not the first time I publish the work of “Shaw Speed & Custom” the custom division of official UK dealer Shaw Harley-Davidson. Bespoke machines always interesting to feature because they are all modified recent Harley-Davidson factory models still retaining their titles and street legal on European roads. This one based on the Blackline FXS Softail, […]
Your Chance To Win The New 2014 Indian Chief
Published by June 9th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You can be one of the first to own the all-new 2014 Indian Chief…without paying for it. Just participate to the Indian sweepstakes. No purchase necessary.(A purchase will not improve your chance of winning.) here are 3 ways to enter it. 1.) Visit Indian Motorcycle Sweepstakesand complete an Official Online Entry form between 12:01am ET […]
The New One from The Olsen’s. A Custom 1923 Harley JD Boardtrack Racer.
Published by June 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Builder Matt Olsen from Carl’s Cycle Supply sent me the just edited video of the custom bike he and his wife Britney built for the 5th edition of the Born-Free Event (June 29 at Oak Canyon Ranch, Silverdao CA). Matt was last year’s best of show with a custom Knucklehead, and to defend his title […]
David Uhl Creates “Chance Encounter” To Commemorate 110th Anniversary Celebrations In Rome And Vatican City.
Published by June 9th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Harley-Davidson revealed exclusive artwork by officially licensed artist David Uhl in coordination with the Vatican to mark the brand’s 110th anniversary event in Rome June 12 to 16. David will make an appearance at the event in Rome and will present one of the canvas Giclee prints to the Vatican “Chance Encounter” depicts a Vatican official […]
Solo Seat Air Ride Suspension Kits By TC Bros
Published by June 8th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.your bike is a hardtail your solo seat suspension is your best or worst enemy for comfortable riding. These air ride kits intend to provide comfort, vibration dampening and adjustability depending of your weight and preferences. A compact rubber air spring offers far superior vibration dampening as compared to traditional seat springs or shocks. The […]
New Men’s Performance Shirts From Harley-Davidson
Published by June 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Engineered as a body temperature-regulating base layer, the newest H-D Performance Sportswear shirts from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line keep riders cool and comfortable on hot days. Both the Garage Performance Shirt (P/N 96524-13VM, starting at $70) and the Bold Short-Sleeve Performance Shirt (P/N 96518-13VM, starting at $70) are constructed from moisture-wicking 100 percent cotton twill […]
Popular S&S V111 Engine Now Offered In Polished Finish
Published by June 7th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.By popular request S&S Cycle has added polished V111 engines for 1984-1999 carbureted Harley-Davidson Big Twins. The 111 cubic inch V111 engine is already one of S&S most popular replacement engines for performance touring applications. The square configuration with a short 41/8″ stroke equal to the large 41/8″ bore, makes this engine smooth, minimizing vibrations […]
Picture Of The Week. Model T Era Indian Motorcycle Store Front Gathering
Published by June 7th, 2013 in Builders.Harley-Davidson Lineup For 110th Anniversary Celebration. Rock To Rap and Everything In Between
Published by June 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An eclectic mix of talent ranging from emerging stars to legendary bands will rock the Milwaukee Lakefront with Harley-Davidson during the culmination of the company’s year-long, global 110th Anniversary Celebration. More than 60 bands will take to the stages of Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) Thursday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Sept.1, 2013. The […]
Father’s Day Is Coming. The iPad Commode Caddy…
Published by June 7th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Well, personally I am against reading anything while in the bathroom, but of course in favor of all readers reading my news anywhere they can read… Because Father’s Day is coming (June 16) and because some of you have previously commented that one of the remaining reasons they buy print magazines is the pleasure they […]
No-Headache Cable Kits For Ape Hangers On Late Harley-Davidson Softail And Dyna Models
Published by June 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Many like the look of a cool set of Ape Hangers on their Softail or Dyna model. It implies the replacement of your cables and lines for longer ones and we all dislike the task and time it takes for of sorting out which new ones to use. In addition, Harley-Davidson introduced on late models […]
New Safety Device. Blinking Lights Go Off When Your Motorcycle Slows Down Whether Or Not You Are Using The Brakes.
Published by June 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A pretty good idea aiming at reducing rear-end collisions from a California startup. Motorcycles decelerate much quicker than 4-wheel vehicles, either when you let off the throttle or brake. A new type of safety light for motorcycles that illuminates when the bike slows down, regardless of whether or not you are using the brakes. The […]
Two Important Antique Motorcycle Auctions In The Next 2 weeks
Published by June 6th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.First, Domi Racer Distributors Auction is June 11 in Cincinnati, OH. It includes $10+ million of vintage and NOS European Motorcycle Parts, 10+ bikes, and a great collection of motorcycle memorabilia collected by Bob Schanz. Second, Melvin Motorcycle Museum Auction is June 19 in Oscoda, MI. It includes a Massive collection of Memorabilia from The […]
More floorboard dress up with these 3 different style covers, direct replacement for the stock Harley ones. They sit on top of the steel base plates so no comfort is compromised & the raised rubber edge keeps your boot heels off the pipes. Models from left to right: Zombie, Widow and Flame. MSRP for each […]
Mission RS. The Highest Performing Street-Legal Electric Motorcycle.
Published by June 5th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.The Mission RS is a high end eco-friendly superbike based on the same chassis used in 2011 to overpower all e-competitors during the FIM/TTXGP Laguna Seca race. A street legal limited production machine (only 40 units priced at $56,500) whose “Infinite Drive” powertrain delivers 160 hp, an acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in 3 […]
Ultimate Fighting Champions At Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary
Published by June 5th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The legendary Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Octagon® is set to ride into Milwaukee for Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary celebration, giving fans of the two all-American heavyweight brands an opportunity to witness one of the hardest-hitting live fights of the year – the UFC® 164 Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown. Pre-Sale tickets for UFC® 164 available to Harley-Davidson 110th […]
Harley-Davidson Cannon Mufflers For Touring Models Now Offered With Jet Black Coating
Published by June 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The new Screamin Eagle® Street Cannon mufflers (P/N 64900187, $449.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are now available in a durable Jet Black ceramic coating. These performance slip-on mufflers are tuned to give Harley-Davidson® Touring models an exhaust note with extra-deep bass to enhance that famous Harley sound yet preserve peace with the neighbors. The […]
Understand Performance Differences Before Choosing A Trickle Charger Versus A Maintenance 12-Volt Battery Charger
Published by June 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Electrical.PulseTech Products wanted to make sure that all of you understood the differences between both types of chargers. They sent me the following text of technical explanations. Yes, it sounds like a (non-paid) commercial for their own products, but I thought that many would learn something about the proper and safe way to keep all […]
This application from the Legendary Buffalo Chip offers all what you can expect: maps, concerts, camping info and reservations, Sturgis activities, etc. It is version 1.1.7. with some bug fixes versus former version. Compatible with iPhone (supported the larger iPhone 5 screen)., iPd Touch and iPad. Requires IOS 4.3 or later. Download for FREE on […]
Englishman Pete Pearson believes that a Harley should be stripped down raw and yet be capable of being ridden hard all day, every day. No such a thing as “too beautiful to be ridden.” Although new on the custom scene – his shop Rocket Bobs Cycle Works was officially opened in 2009 – Pete is […]
Australian Renegade Engine Company To Design And Manufacture A Jesse James Branded V-Twin Motorcycle Engine For The Custom Motorcycle Market.
Published by June 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Future V-Twin Engines branded as Jesse James Engines will be derived from collaboration between the parties. “An Aussie Renegade 147″ Billet Engine should be just about perfect to test out the new CFL frame” said Jesse James, showing a 147″ Diamond Cut Renegade V-Twin Engine on his work bench. “Jesse brings to this venture his […]
Dodge City, Kansas May Restart Historic 1914 Motorcycle Race
Published by June 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In July 2014, Dodge City in Kansas will celebrate the centennial of the historic 1914 motorcycle race and is hoping to organize it again during a week-long celebration. The Dodge City 300 motorcycle race was kind of an “Indianapolis Of Motorcycles” attracting 17,000 people to Dodge City in 1914 and more than 20,000 in 1921. […]
2013 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show On July 14th Will Feature Top Custom Builders
Published by June 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the 22th edition of the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show is returning to the Queen Mary’s Seawalk Village, Long Beach, CA on Sunday July 14th. Some well known top custom builders will be displaying their new creations with some of them competing in the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’ Elegance. The […]
