Archive for December, 2013
How It’s Made. Watch How A Baker Drivetrain Transmission Is Being Built.
Published by December 12th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Videos.Polaris Vice President Mark Blackwell Announced His Retirement
Published by December 12th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Mark Blackwell, the Vice President for Polaris Industries, announced his retirement to be effective at the end of 1st quarter of 2014. Mark Blackwell was a leading rider in the early days of motocross in the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won the 1971 American 500cc Motocross title (a predecessor […]
Japanese couple is in an argument over ways of having highly erotic sex…. Husband: Sukitaki. Wife replies: Kowanini! Husband says: Toka a anji rodi roumi yakoo! Wife on her knees literally begging: Mimi nakoundinda tinkouji! Husband replies angrily: Na miaou kina tim kouji!. And you sit front of your screen, reading this as if you […]
Confederate Motorcycles Unveils The 2015 C2 P-51 Fighter
Published by December 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A marketing choice, very few Confederate motorcycles are sold each year. Still, every 18 months or so, Confederate Motorcycles unveil a new outlandish model mixing aluminum, stainless steel, titanium and carbon fiber into a very futuristic contraption. This one, called the C2 P-51 Fighter was created for Confederate by Pierre Terblanche, a former Ducati designer. […]
B.A.D.D. Bikers Against Drunk Drivers. Too Bad A Charity To Give To?
Published by December 11th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.On November 30, 2013, under the headline “How Does BADD (Bikers Against Drunk Drivers) Spends Your Money”, I published the main findings reported by Orlando WESH TV regarding the activities of this bikers charity and what is alleged to be a very poor return of benefits to injured bikers versus the amount of dollars raised. […]
New Harley-Davidson 19” And 16” Enforcer Wheels For Touring Models
Published by December 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Harley-Davidson® Touring model riders can roll some bling with the new Enforcer Custom Wheels (P/N 43300336 19-inch Front, P/N 40900346 16-inch Rear; $649.95 each) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. These wheels are brilliant polished and chrome-plated versions of the split five-spoke cast aluminum wheels featured as Original Equipment on the 2014 Harley-Davidson Street […]
New York International Motorcycle Show. Indian Motorcycle Offers Complimentary Admission To US Military Personnel This Saturday December 14.
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced a series of compelling reasons members of the U.S. Armed Forces should make plans to visit the International Motorcycle Show this Saturday, December 14 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. On Saturday only, Indian Motorcycle is sponsoring free admission to the show as one small token […]
Harley-Davidson Rewards Visa Credit Card
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.I will not recommend that you get one more credit card, especially just before the holidays, but if you look for a way to buy parts at a discount (via accumulating reward points) at any official Harley Davidson dealership, the harley-Davidson Visa Credit Card (issued by US Bank) may be for you. Of course, it […]
Roadsmith Launches Trike Conversion Kits For 2014 Harley-Davidson Rushmore Touring Models
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The one featured here is based on a two-tone Electra Gide Ultra Limited sporting a new 7-degree steering rake kit (previous Harley-Davidson FLH trikes used a 4-degree rake.) The Roadsmith designed “Rushmore Trike” features their well-known independent rear suspension for a much improved ride. The conversion retain the ABS braking system featured on the new […]
Hidden Fairing Support Bracket For Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Developed by Trask Performance, this inner fairing bracket is completely bolt-on onto the stock locations of the Harley Road Glide fairing. It is non obtrusive and will not interfere with the innards of the fairing. This brace eliminates the factory bracket and crash bar. Mounts inside between the inner and outer fairings for a clean […]
Diva. A Custom Motorcycle With German, Italian And English Accents.
Published by December 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.What do you get when an Italian custom builder wants to launch his shop with a radical bike design, using most of a German BMW R 1200 Boxer components and engine, but want to inject his creation with some English Cafe Racer/Italian sport bike DNA. The contraption seen here, displayed for the 1st time 3 […]
Harley-Davidson 4th Quarter U.S. Retail Sales Up 10 To 13 Percent?
Published by December 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.According to a research note provided to Powersports Business by Wells Fargo Securities analyst Tim Conder, U.S. retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in October-November quarter-to-date “are tracking up 10-13% driven by strength across all Harley product families” Conder goes on to write that “October year to year gains were stronger as November experienced normal season […]
The US States Where Motorcyclists Can Legally Run Red Lights
Published by December 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Legal.We all had this experience. Waiting an excruciating time for the red traffic light to turn green. And for some riding to work, it’s a daily experience. The reason are the intersections sensors unable to detect light vehicles with not enough metal like motorcycles. Confronted to this situation, some take illegal and potentially dangerous initiatives […]
Only 24 H Left To Enter Your Chance To Win This One-Of-Kind Sixx Sense Victory Cross Country 8-Ball.
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Designed by Nikki Sixx & Kerri Kasem, it’s your last chance to take home this Sixx Sense Cross Country 8-Ball , a truly one of a kind, custom bike, complete with a very unique seat, kick ass sound system and many other customizations. You have until tomorrow December 8th midnight to register. Other prizes include […]
Operation Ride Home. Indian Motorcycle And Jack Daniel’s Partner To Help Send Armed Services Personnel Home For The Holidays.
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday December 6 at the International Motorcycle Show (IMS) in Long Beach, CA Indian Motorcycle – America’s first motorcycle company, donated the ‘No 7’ serial number of a custom 2014 Indian Chief Vintage to support “Operation Ride Home,” a partnership program between Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA designed to help junior-enlisted service […]
2014 Dubai Motor Tuning Show
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This show info is for all my readers in the Middle East and those of Europe – mostly from Germany – who attended last year’s inaugural edition of this show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2nd edition of the Middle East Motor & Tuning Show (MEMTS) for custom motorcycles and cars will take place […]
India Slowly Replacing China As Manufacturing Hub. Believe it or not, India is quietly becoming a production hub of high end vehicles for export to China. Harley Davidson, Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and Mahindra and Mahindra have preferred to set up manufacturing facilities in India rather than in low cost China, and export the output […]
Progressive Suspension 944 Series Shocks And others Now Available For Harley-Davidson Project Rushmore Models
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Harley-Davidson Project RUSHMORE has introduced design and technology enhancements that recalibrate the expectations of the touring motorcyclist. With some updates like styling, improved power and braking performance and enhanced rider ergonomics impacting the way suspension components work. With that in mind, Progressive Suspension has spent the last few months working through each change and confirming […]
The Bully. A Custom Buell By Deus Ex Machina
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A (very) short movie about the latest bespoke Buell built from Woolie’s Workshop. A few cool images to encourage you to start building something…
Triumph Launched 10 Models In India. Doesn’t Expect To Sell More bikes Than Harley.
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After 2 years of hesitation about launching its brand in India, last Thursday Triumph Motorcycle Ltd officially launched 10 models in this country. Triumph has modest objectives for the next 2 years with a target of 1500 bikes by the end of 2015. Paul Stroud, Triumph’s global director of marketing and sales, confirmed what all […]
Reaching A New Low With XL Bag Extensions For Harley Touring Bikes.
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.One of the ways to giving a better stance to your touring bike is to visually lower it without necessarily lower your bike. You can use deeper bags, or just bolt-on decorative extensions like these new ones by CycleSmiths. Made of strong billet aluminum (not plastic!), you just bolt them on through the bottom of […]
Bringing To Market 2 Retro Style Motorized Bicycles
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On July 17th, I reported on the winners of the Motorized Bicycle Challenge, an event organized by Local Motors, a crowd funding operation whose commitment is to “Empower A World Of Vehicle Innovations.” First place winner was Ianis Vasilatos from Romania with a beautiful retro innovation design concept pairing classic components with modern technology and […]
Wayne Pierce Family Museum 50+ Motorcycle Collection To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas On January 8th, 2014
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year’s smashing Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at Bally’s Hotel & Casino represented several prestigious private collections, attracted buyers from around the globe, saw a world record made for the 1939 BMW Rennsport 255 Kompressor at nearly a half-million dollars, and achieved more than $2.6-million in total. Following that success, Bonhams is now very pleased […]
New King Detachable Rack For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by December 4th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The new oversized King Detachable Two-Up Luggage Rack (P/N 50300054 Chrome , P/N 50300058 Gloss Black; $234.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories adds extra capacity for cross-town or cross-country rides. The classic harp-shaped rack is constructed of welded-and-polished, large-diameter steel rod, and is rated to carry up to 30 pounds. The fixed side extensions offer […]
Voxan Brand Reborn With The Launch Of An Electric Motorcycle
Published by December 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Voxan is the French motorcycle manufacturer launched by Jacques Gardette whose 1st prototype was shown in 1997 and the first production model released in 1999. The Voxan Roadster, Cafe Racer, Scrambler, Black Magic and Charade Racing (all using a 72-degree 996 cc V-Twin engine) had very little success, and although the company signed its 23rd […]
Tonight. Café Racer TV Features Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycles As Art Exhibition
Published by December 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Footage shot at the Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycles As Art exhibition will air tonight Wednesday, Dec. 4, on Café Racer TV at 10 p.m. ET and again Thursday, Dec. 5 at 1 a.m. ET on Velocity. The Café Racer TV series gives viewers a look into the culture and craft of the Café Racer. In the […]
