Renegade’s new Warwick wheel is a swept 5-spoke roller. Each solid billet rim has been machined so that spokes appear to be 3 uniquely layered blades, one on top of the other. Warwick “spokes” generate a look that embodies movement, even at a stand-still. As with all Renegade wheels they are available in high luster […]
Archive for June, 2014
Second Quarter Harley-Davidson Dealer Sales Predicted To Be Somewhat Slow Because Of Late Spring Weather. But Sales Now Picking Up Sharply. Baird & Co surveyed 51 dealers in the US and after a 1st quarter flat predicts that 2nd quarter should be slightly better due to bad weather until now, but picking up sharply in […]
A Hard Hitting Street Legal Roadster Bred On American Dirt
Published by June 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This headline is not from me. There are the words from Harley-Davidson when the company launched the Sportster XR1200, a model paying homage to the fabled XR-750 flat-track racer. When I featured it in 2009 (it was introduced first in Europe, then in the US), you all seemed to be pleased with the vintage street-tracker […]
Cool Custom Parts To Win Just For Registering On EMD’s Website
Published by June 8th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The folks at EMD are running a special giveaway, where 10 lucky winners get to score a selection of cool loot for their bike. Better still, you get to chose your prize so it fits your bike. There are two ways to enter the EMD giveaway: 1- Create an account at the EMD Online Store (no […]
Normandy D-Day 70TH Anniversary. With Motorcycles.
Published by June 7th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.June 6, 1944, the day Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy and began the push that led to the defeat of the Nazi regime in Germany. It was the beginning of the end of World War II. D-Day, coded operation Overlord, was the largest seaborne invasion in history. More than 150,000 Allied troops, […]
Corbin Classic Solo & Pillion Saddles for 2014 Indian Chief Models
Published by June 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.The Corbin Classic Solo & Pillion Saddles conform to the shape of your body for maximum support and more square inches of body contact. This is one of the secrets of long range comfort… For added back support, the Classic Solo saddle accepts an optional rider’s backrest that provides an additional nine inches of vertical […]
Motorcycle Gifts For Father’s Day June 15, 2014
Published by June 7th, 2014 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.During Father’s Day, the celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society some American dads aren’t feeling the love. A survey, commissioned by Harley-Davidson to Ipsos Public Affairs, interviewed more than 1,200 American dads about their Father’s Day gifts and experiences. The findings are clear that not all […]
The New 2015 Star Motorcycles Bolt And Bolt R-Spec “Performance Bobber” Models
Published by June 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year, the introduction of the Star Motorcycles Bolt and Bolt R-Spec were quite a success for their modern interpretation of the old-school Bobber at very reasonable prices, The new 2015 Bolt and Bolt R-Spec cruisers should get the same success with young riders and women and will be in direct competition for buyers, at […]
2014 American International Expo In Orlando This October. Tickets Now on Sale. Buy One, Get One Free During June..
Published by June 6th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Highlighted by global introductions of new products from some of the world’s most well-known and popular powersports companies, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) rolls into Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) this fall with more exhibitors, a larger footprint, and even more excitement following a successful debut last year. Kicking off the summer riding […]
You may not know that the the 50’s production 650cc Thunderbird (6T) was a low-compression tourer, created by Triumph to satisfy the American demand for motorcycles suited to long distance riding… But I am sure you know that the Triumph brand received considerable publicity in the United States when Marlon Brando rode a 1950 Thunderbird […]
New Harley-Davidson 750 Bike Stars in Flat Track Race Exhibition At X Games Austin
Published by June 5th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After scorching the ice at ESPN’s X Games Aspen, the new Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 will kick up the dirt – and the action – at X Games Austin with an adrenaline-fueled Flat Track exhibition race just weeks before the new bikes begin to arrive at U.S. dealerships. Highlights of the race will air on ESPN […]
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Challenge The Road. Not The Law. S&S Offers Street Legal Engines For The US And Europe.
Published by June 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Don’t let increasingly stringent emissions laws and stronger enforcement stop you from installing a bigger engine in your Harley-Davidson® big twin or from building custom bikes. S&S Cycle has emissions compliant engines for both custom building, replacement and improvement. No more licensing hassles or costly emissions compliance testing. S&S has already done the testing, so […]
Can our highways, avenues, bike paths, sidewalks and parking lots be turned into a source of renewable energy to power the country at much lower cost than today? Programmable LED’s would also send information to drivers, while eliminating the need for painted road markers, while built-in heat sources would make snowy and icy roads a […]
A blonde city girl named Sue marries a Colorado rancher. One morning, on his way out to check on the cows, the rancher says to Sue, “The insemination man is coming over to impregnate one of our cows today. I drove a nail into the 2 by 4 just above where the cow’s stall is […]
You all love Steve McQueen’s on screen motorcycle stunts and wild car chases. But how much do you know about his passion for motoring, about his own machines and the races to which he participated? There is much more to discover beyond the 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 fastback he drove in Bullitt and the […]
Carbon Tech Floorboards for Victory Motorcycles
Published by June 3rd, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Long and sleek, these Carbon Tech floorboards for Victory models are a collaboration between Precision Billet with Paul Tracy’s Black Label Baggers. They measure 21″ x 6.5″ x .75″, CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and available in black powder coat orchrome finish. They are hand inlaid with genuine carbon biber substrate for high tech style […]
It happened 2 during the Memorial Day weekend. KW Parrish was riding at the Beaverun private motor complex in Pennsylvania. One of the two riders in front of him topples off his bike after hitting another rider. A split second later the fallen racer’s bike launches at Parrish , hitting him with full force into […]
Not new, but for all the youngsters and those who still don’t know why… Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don’t Wave Back 10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty. 9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm. 8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for. 7. Afraid to […]
The Sportster Forty-Eight® was born from Harley-Davidson looking like an urban brawler with the right attributes to be easily turned into a modern Cafe Racer. And if it’s the direction you are looking for, here is a good example of what you can achieve for a reasonable customizing budget without compromising your Harley factory warranty. […]
Banish The Night. New Harley-Davidson Daymaker LED Headlamp For Softail, Dyna And Sportster Models.
Published by June 1st, 2014 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.You can blast through the night with the new Daymaker™ LED Headlamp (P/N 67700144 Chrome, P/N 67700145 black; $399.95) from Harley-Davidson® Now available in a 5.75-inch diameter to fit many Sportster®, Dyna® and Softail® models, this LED headlamp features two “D” shaped optical lenses, a single low-beam lens, and three high-beam lenses.
Very rare Mercury scooter built by British manufacturer between 1956 and 1958