Gearheads of early 20th century had a passion for the mono wheel supposedly invented by a Swiss engineer named Gerdes. For some it was the coolest way to move around and thought to have a great future replacing the bicycle despite the risk of breaking your ankle or leg (you had to counter the tilt […]
Archive for May, 2014
Today, May 11 is the day in the USA when we celebrate and honor mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds , and the influence of mothers in society. So happy Mother’s Day to all mothers reading me.
2014 Quail Motorcycle Gathering To Celebrate Evolution Of The Motorcycle And 100 Years Of Bonneville Speed Trials
Published by May 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 6th annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering is a great opportunity the to spend a day amongst the finer things in life related to motorcycling. The one-day event is set for Saturday May 17, 2014 from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California and will celebrate the evolution […]
For those who don’t want to buy special gloves to use their digital devices, there is another option. NANOTIPS is a liquid polyamide solution that will transform your favorite gloves into touchscreen gloves. It may be the best and most economical way to go especially if you own and use multiple pairs of gloves depending […]
Biker Battleground Phoenix. A New Bagger Build-Off TV Series To Premiere On History Channel July 1 at 10 PM ET/PT.
Published by May 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.TV is back at featuring custom bike builders at work. After #BikerLive the new TV reality show from Discovery to premiere this coming Monday, May 12 at 10ET/9C, the History Channel is also announcing a new reality show named “Biker Battleground Phoenix” to debut Tuesday, July 1 at 10 pm ET/PT. The series follow 5 […]
Out Of Nothing. The Documentary. It’s 5 Days Of Racing. But It’s 360 Days To Get Ready For These Days.
Published by May 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.2014 is a great production year for motorcycle documentaries. Another excellent one to premiere on May 17th is “Out Of Nothing”, the inspiring true story of four tenacious men who risk everything to conquer motorcycle land speed records on the Salts of Bonneville, Utah. The documentary follows brothers Mark & Carl Bjorklund from Bellingham, WA, […]
Tim decided to tie the knot with his long time girlfriend. One evening, after the honeymoon, he was assembling some loads for an upcoming hunt. His wife was standing there at the bench watching him. After a long period of silence she finally speaks … “Honey, I’ve been thinking … now that we are married, […]
Cool Vintage Looking Parts For Your Harley Twin Cam Dyna, Softail and Tourer.
Published by May 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The dream of many of you riding a modern Harley is to be able to turn its appearance into a more classic style reminiscent of the past. With parts you can easily bolt-on, giving the appearance of a serious custom job without breaking the bank and without voiding a warranty and altering any factory characteristics. […]
How Do You Know For Sure When To Change Your Hydraulic Brake And Clutch Fluid?
Published by May 8th, 2014 in Editorial.You all know that you have to flush and change your bike hydraulic fluid for both brake and clutch. A task that many postpone or forget to do when they should. The question is when? Home mechanics and motorcycle shop service departments should all keep some “detection strips” clearly telling you if your bike is […]
Bolt-On And Ride Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Published by May 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Introduced in 2001, the Harley V-Rod VRSC (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) was launched to compete against muscle bikes with a Revolution 60-degree v-twin engine jointly developed with Porsche and featuring for the 1st time overhead cams and liquid cooling. Loosely based on the VR-1000 Superbike, the V-Rod is an excellent platform that I enjoyed riding […]
The Difference Between Solid And Plated Brass Headlights
Published by May 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Adding a vintage touch to your bike will often lead you to “brass plate” your parts or buy some of the many brass plated ones available from aftermarket vendors. Disadvantage, polishing them will progressively remove the plating. These 2 new headlights from Paughco are solid brass, meaning deep drawn from a solid sheet of solid […]
I must acknowledge that I didn’t know Rewaco Trikes a company born in Germany in 1990. It started producing Volkswagen then Ford engines powered trikes. Rewaco tried several times to break into the American market, did some sales here with a new RF-1 series, and now, via Rewaco USA based in Florida, expect to make some […]
Polaris Industries Inc. Is Expanding And Hiring More Workers At Its Factory In Osceola, Wisconsin. Polaris (NYSE: PII) will invest $1.75 million to expand the plant’s assembly operation. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is offering 234,000 in tax credits to the ATV and motorcycle maker, contingent on Polaris adding 60 jobs over the next three […]
Satisfaction Index. US Dealers Doing A Better Job At Selling Motorcycles.
Published by May 7th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) use a patent-pending mystery shoppers methodology to score sales success of dealers of major motorcycle brands. On different criteria regarding the sales process motorcycle dealer performance vary considerably, but overall they do a better job than in 2013 with 12 of 17 motorcycle brands achieving higher scores. Ducati […]
Italy Biker Fest International. May 15-18, 2014
Published by May 7th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my European readers. Biker Fest International is the largest open-air biker event for motorcycles in Italy and one of one the most famous in Europe. The event will be the 28th edition in the seaside resort of Lignano Sabbiadoro on the North Adriatic Sea (the city can sleep 250,000 people). The 2 most important […]
Ness Engine Stabilizer For Touring Models
Published by May 6th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.A nice custom touch for your 2009-up Harley touring models. Replaces your stock engine link. Constructed from billet aluminum with spherical bearings machined with a counter bore for clean flush mounted hardware. Available in chrome or black anodize finish in 2 designs “Hole Shot” and “Deep Cut”. At Arlen Ness.
Bonneville 1914-2014. Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Tee Shirt.
Published by May 6th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.S&S Cycle, in cooperation with the Bonneville Speedway Museum, is offering a special limited edition 100th anniversary Bonneville t-shirt to commemorate a century of land speed racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats. After all, S&S has a long history of racing at the “great white dyno.” S&S company founder George J. Smith set his first […]
Dimple Magnetic Oil Plugs Demonstrated
Published by May 6th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Demonstrating Dimple Motor Oil Magnet Plugs.
Share The Road. All motorists are reminded to safely “share the road” with motorcycles and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe. Motorcyclists have all the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle driver on the roadway. During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May – and during the rest of the year […]
Keino Cycles Building Yamaha Inline-4 Concept Project
Published by May 5th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Yamaha Motor Europe has teamed up with custom motorcycle builder Keinosuke “Keino” Sasaki for a unique project to create a concept motorcycle to showcase the Sports Heritage vision from Yamaha. The joint project will see Keino creating the concept bike using an inline-4 engine taken from the Yamaha XJR1300. The build is taking place right […]
Buffalo Chip 1st Annual Top Builder Online Competition
Published by May 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you want to earn recognition and media exposure for your custom building job, get bragging rights as a top builder and win prizes like an invitation to Sturgis, cash and industry perks, the Buffalo Chip offers you a new opportunity you should consider. To get votes, just enter your bike with a good picture […]
Harley-davidson Sportster Hop-Up And Customizing Guide
Published by May 4th, 2014 in Books and Editorial.First, let me say that the motorcycle books published by Wolfgang Publications are always much better than their covers, usually quite poor in design and photography. Why? This being said, the Sportster big customizing wave will probably make this book a must read for all those who intend to go way beyond the Harley factory […]
The Cannonball Centennial Ride To Honor Erwin ‘Cannonball’ Baker Starts Today
Published by May 3rd, 2014 in Events.Today Saturday May 3, 2014 marks the centennial of Erwin Baker’s record-setting transcontinental motorcycle ride in 1914 on an Indian V-Twin. A trip so impressive that a New York newspaper writer compared him to the Cannonball Express train and he picked up the famous moniker that would stick with him the rest of his life. […]
Victory Recall On Some 2014-2015 Models Due To Potential Crankcase Issue
Published by May 3rd, 2014 in Editorial.There is a potential crankcase issue on a number of 2014-2015 model-year Victory motorcycles. Included in the recall are the 2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eight Ball, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Judge, Ness Cross Country, Vegas Eight Ball, Vision, Boardwalk and the 2015 Gunner. The 872 potentially affected units were manufactured between […]
Get Noticed With New Electra Glo LED Saddlebag Lights From Harley-Davidson
Published by May 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Electrical.Motorcycle lights. You can go smaller for looks or bigger to command more attention from following vehicles. These new Electra Glo™ LED Saddlebag Run/Brake/Turn Lamp (Red or Smoke Lens, $209.95) are for 2014 Harley-Davidson® Touring motorcycles. They feature bright, fast-acting LED lamps that glow red when the ignition is on, and intensify when the turn […]
Motorcycle Of The Past. 1956 Maserati 160 T4 Type L
Published by May 2nd, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.Produced in small numbers between the years of 1953 and 1961. All Maserati motorcycles was as graceful and beautiful as the cars of the same heritage. Shot by Doug Mitchel
