Several times I have featured very cool bikes built by Australian shop Deus Customs. And now they have a new shop in Venice Beach, CA with Michael ‘Woolie’ Woolaway chosen to oversee the bike building. A visit and interview…
Archive for September, 2013
The New Deus Customs Shop In Venice Beach California.
Published by September 12th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Royal Enfield Producing The New Continental GT 535
Published by September 12th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Continental GT 535 is retro motorcycle maker Royal Enfield’s latest product and is now in production at the new factory in Oragadam, near Chennai, India. The GT535 was launched in the UK yesterday, after which it could be launched in India. No word about an introduction date in the US, but end of the […]
Twin sisters in a Newfoundland Nursing Home were turning one hundred years old. The editor of the local newspaper told a photographer to get over there and take pictures of the two 100 year old twins. One of the twins was hard of hearing and the other could hear quite well.. Once the photographer arrived […]
Adjustable Touring Rack From Harley-Davidson. Push Two Buttons For 50 Percent More Rack Surface.
Published by September 11th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The Adjustable Two-Up Luggage Rack (P/N 50300044 Chrome, P/N 50300076 Gloss Black; $399.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features telescoping side extensions that expand the width of the rack from 12.75 inches to 18.75 inches. To accommodate a wide soft bag or duffle, press the buttons and slide out the side extensions to increase the […]
Indian Motorcycle Parts And Accessories
Published by September 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.They were already available at time of New Chief pre-orders on August 3rd! A line of premium material parts and finishes to personalize your Indian Classic, Vintage or Chieftain. Of course designed for perfect fit but also for seamless integration with the iconic Indian look and heritage. At your Indian Dealer.
9/11 Anniversary. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Billy Joel, Paul Teutul Jr. On Motorcycle Ride To Ground Zero
Published by September 11th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Billy Joel and Paul Teutul, Jr. joined firefighters for a tribute motorcycle ride to commemorate the 12th anniversary of 9/11. They left Rescue 1 Firehouse on West 43rd St. to ground zero early Wednesday. (photo @ Marcus Santos New York Daily News)
NHTSA Proposing Change Of Angle Of Motorcycle License Plates
Published by September 11th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested comments on a proposed amendment to a safety standard on “lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment to allow the license plate mounting surface on motorcycles to be at an angle of up to 30 degrees beyond vertical” (on horizontal installed plates). According to the agency, the […]
New REVO Coil Suspension For Harley FL Touring Models By Legends Suspension
Published by September 10th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Designed specifically for all FL touring models. the all-new REVO coil suspension uses Legends Touring spring rates to produce superior ride quality and performance. The company states that their spring rates produced in extended lengths provide a larger “sweet spot” with minimal pre-load adjustment. Carrying a passenger or changing between different riders weights and loads […]
Hiro Koiso Racing Gets 3 Land Speed Records At 10th Annual Bonneville BUB Speed Trials
Published by September 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The Las Vegas based Hiro Koiso Racing team made a big comeback on the salts of Bonneville. It succeeded in getting 3 new land speed records to include 2 AMA national records – 3000-MPS-PBG class 210.646 mph (339.001 km/h)*, 3000-MPS-PBG class 214.342 mph (344.950 km/h)* and a FIM world record of 214.653mph (345.450 km/h)* in 3000cc partially streamlined class. […]
American Pickers’ Frank Fritz To Discuss Collectible And Vintage Motorcycles At American International Motorcycle Expo.
Published by September 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Orlando, FL October 16-20 has announced that Frank Fritz, one half of History’s popular television series “American Pickers” will be appearing at the inaugural event and hosting 2 exclusive presentation (October 18 & 19) and meet & greet sessions. Fritz will be discussing the value of and his […]
Permit Denied For 2 Million Bikers Ride Through Washington DC To Commemorate 9/11. Washington DC has denied a permit for a no-stop ride through Washington DC on Wednesday September 11. Organizers state that bikers want to ride “to remember those who were killed on 911 and honor our armed forces who fought those who precipitated this […]
Was it the most rad bagger in Sturgis? Judges of the “Baddest Bagger” bike show thought so. Love it or like it, at least you must acknowledge that this creation from Canadian Azzkikr Custom Cycles has the merit of originality among a sea of custom tourers with most featuring over molded bodywork, over loaded audio […]
Las Vegas BikeFest. Less Than 4 Weeks to Go.
Published by September 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you love Las Vegas, the 13th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest is coming in 22 days, the weekend of October 3 to 6. The party will kick off at the Vendor Village at Cashman Center which opens up at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 10/3. You can pick up your registration package at The Golden Nugget, […]
Sent by Mack Crawford, 09/07/13 at 7.59 pm. Email hidden for privacy. Question. “Does “Bandit” just steal all your stuff ….Ha! . Seems to consistently post same thing AFTER YOU. Keep up the good work …you’ve created a motorcycle industry staple. Thanks, Mack Crawford Reply. Mack. Thank you for your kind words and for being a faithful reader. We are […]
Erik Buell Filed Patent For Motorcycle With Hybrid Power System
Published by September 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Think whatever you want about hybrid and e-bikes, but they are coming in larger numbers. Even Erik Buell is working on them and with 6 others, filed for a patent regarding a motorcycle with hybrid power system. The application describes a motorcycle “with an internal combustion engine, a generator, and a rechargeable battery configured to […]
New From S&S Cycle. Super Stock Crankcase For 2007-2014 Harley Davidson Touring Models
Published by September 8th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Now owners of 2007-í14 Harley-Davidson touring models can replace worn or damaged crankcases, or build a really large engine with S&S crankcases. Oil line conversion kit required. Currently available for touring models only. Stock looking, but with stronger and thicker wall sections, superior 356-T6 aircraft grade aluminum, TimkenÆ sprocket shaft bearing, and a tough powder […]
Spy Picture Of The 500 CC Harley-Davidson
Published by September 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.With minimum camouflage, the upcoming Harley-Davidson 500 cc to be built in India and to be 1st marketed in this same country, is accumulating road test miles. There is a consensus among all big motorcycle manufacturers that they need to offer smaller capacity models at more affordable prices to be able to penetrate emerging markets […]
World’s Fastest Motorcycles Getting Ready To Break 400 MPH
Published by September 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On September 12, the speed warriors of the racing world will convene at the Bonneville Salt Flats for Mike Cook’s Bonneville Shootout, the annual assault on land-speed world records. The Top 1 Oil Ack Attack streamliner, currently the world’s fastest motorcycle with a top one-way speed of 394.084 MPH and a world record speed of 376.4 […]
American Motorcycle Racing Legend Kenny Roberts To Be The Face Of Inaugural AIMExpo In Orlando October 16-20.
Published by September 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group, producer of The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is announcing that racing legend Kenny Roberts will join in the celebration of the inaugural show October 16-20, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. As “AIMExpo Champion,” Roberts will play a key role in the festivities of the […]
The Victory Vision Tour For those who like the look, it’s the finest Victory luxury touring experience. Under the revolutionary form lies what is probably the most comfortable bike on the road. Features include: Cruise control and linked ABS braking. 29 gallons of lockable storage. Fixed fairing provides maximum wind and weather protection. Push-button powered […]
New Harley-Davidson Gauge For Sportster Models Combines Speedometer And Tach
Published by September 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Unveiled at the Summer Dealer Meeting on August 18th, the new Harley-Davidson Combination Digital Speedometer/Analog Tachometer (P/N 70900100B , $314.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories replaces the Original Equipment speedometer and adds a convenient tachometer to 2014 Sportster® models. This instrument has a spun aluminum dial, mounts in the stock location and is a direct […]
Wireless Ronin Selected By Indian Motorcycle To Launch Its Digital Marketing Solution Across Dealerships Nationwide
Published by September 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle is expanding its dealer representation across major motorcycle markets nationwide and has retained Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. a leading marketing technologies solutions provider, to launch its digital marketing technology across its Indian network in the United States Wireless Ronin received an initial purchase order to provide the necessary hardware, software, content engineering and […]
Feds to Motorcyclists. Pump E-15 Into Your bike And Go To Jail.
Published by September 5th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.From qbPR of The Motorcycle Riders Foundation. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports that according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) using ethanol blends of 15% ethanol in any vehicle that is not a passenger vehicle will be in direct violation of Federal law. The EPA has issued a list of possible plans to mitigate […]
Performance Zip Kit For 2007 to 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by September 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Zipper’s Performance offers Zip Kits, pre-engineered packages including a Thundermax air cleaner kit, a choice of performance pipes and and the cutting-edge ThunderMax® with AutoTune EFI Controller. Conceived to immediately optimize reliability and increase the performance of factory Harley-Davidson engines. The Sportster featured here shows the kit with Thundermax air cleaner and D&D 2 into […]
Custom Triumph CR By Dime City Cycles
Published by September 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A bitchin’ Custom Triumph by Dime City Cycles. And I don’t have to write the full feature with tech sheet because all custom parts used on this project are listed while the video is rolling…
