This B-Rocket custom motorcycle is quite slow for the Bonneville Salts. As is, would even not pass AMA judges scrutinizing to get a chance to race. Can’t break any Land Speed Record. But I guess it’s a good promo video for Bell & Ross Time Instruments. Bike built by Shaw Speed And Custom UK.
Archive for September, 2014
In Bonneville…To Record A Watch Promo Video.
Published by September 21st, 2014 in Editorial and Videos.Brighter Than Bright. Very Powerful 7” L.E.D. Headlamp.
Published by September 20th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Headwinds, one of the leaders in custom headlights, introduces their new 7” LED 12/15W hi/lo headlamp. These powerful lamps are brighter & whiter than halogen. They illuminate the reach down the road and the shoulder. You may never have to replace another bulb with these energy efficient solid-state LEDs that withstand shock & vibration. The […]
Harley-Davidson Demo Rides To be Featured At American International Motorcycle Expo
Published by September 20th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced that the Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet will be featured at the 2014 event, offering test rides of the company’s 2015 models. Additionally, Orlando Harley-Davidson becomes the newest exhibitor to join AIMExpo, which will host nearly 500 powersports companies from around the world October 16-19 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention […]
New Harley BOOM! Audio Fairing Lower Speakers.
Published by September 19th, 2014 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The Boom!™ Audio Fairing Lower Speaker Kit (P/N 76000487, $279.95) optimizes audio performance to deliver outstanding sound from the Boom! Box infotainment system developed through Project RUSHMORE. Adding these fairing lower speakers to the 2014-later Harley-Davidson Touring model motorcycles original equipment two-speaker system permits higher listening volume, lower distortion, and improved clarity at highway speeds. The […]
The New Championship Bracelet Of Las Vegas BikeFest “Artistry In Iron” Bike Builders Competition.
Published by September 19th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Las Vegas Bikefest (Oct 2-5) 20 great custom builders are going to display their new creations at the Cashman Center where they are going to compete in the 11th annual ARTISTRY IN IRON, MASTER BUILDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP. The 2014 winner will be selected by his peers and this year, in addition to be invited next […]
CV Performance Harley Velocity Emulsion Tube To Improve Throttle Response
Published by September 19th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.CV Performance, a company specializing for over 25 years in tuning and improving Harley-Davidson CV carburetion, offers this Velocity Emulsion Tube as a factory replacement part for the stock main jet holder. The CV Performance Harley Velocity Emulsion Tube helps you get back your bike’s throttle response and improves performance. With design features that improve […]
2015 Harley Electra Glide Ultra Limited Low
Published by September 18th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.To correct the fit and comfort issues of shorter riders under 5 feet 7 inches tall, the 2015 Electra Glide® Ultra Classic® Low offers the lowest seat height available in a premium touring bike. Those features include: • A seat height of 25.6 inches allows more riders to place both feet flat on the ground […]
Billy Lane Released. Opening Shop In Daytona Beach, Florida.
Published by September 18th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, September 18, 2014, Billy Lane is being released from the Orlando Transition Center and is re-opening his shop in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Please, respect his privacy, no walk-ins.) Because everything has already been said, it is not necessary to come back on the period August 14, 2009 to today during which Billy served his […]
Un-precise And Noisy Shifting? BAKER Drivetrain Has A New Solution.
Published by September 18th, 2014 in Editorial.Always with the objective of improving your stock Harley driveline setup, BAKER Drivetrain releases the Cruiser Drive Shift Kit, a new product to help your transmission shift smoother and as silently as possible. You know about the loud klunk noise when you shift, experienced the skipping gear or the neutral that you can’t find when […]
Sportster Performance Improved With Zipper’s Zip Kit
Published by September 17th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Exhaust.The Zip Kit by Zipper’s Performance is a proven complete performance package powered by ThunderMax®. Included in it is a Zipper’s MaxFlow performance air cleaner, a performance exhaust of your choice and the cutting-edge ThunderMax® with AutoTune EFI Controller. The ThunderMax® gives you the flexibility of future performance upgrades with a simple download of a […]
He was the inventor and maker of what is still regarded as the world’s first Superbike, the Brough Superior, motorcycle made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. 1- A total of 3,048 motorcycles of 19 models were made with about 1,100 models left worldwide that are still on the road, according to the Brough Superior Motorcycle […]
Paul Devine Joins S&S Cycle As Vice President of Sales
Published by September 17th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.S&S Cycle is pleased to announce they have added Paul Devine to their management team as Vice President of Sales. Steve Iggens, President of S&S Cycles says, “Paul brings a wealth of experience and the skill-set required to keep S&S Cycle moving forward and to maintain our leadership position in the v-twin high performance market.” […]
The One And Only Authentic “Captain America” Motorcycle From Pop Culture Easy Rider Movie To Be Auctioned. Going, Gone For $1,000,000.00? More?
Published by September 16th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.$1,000,000 to $1,200,000 is what somebody will pay for the ownership of one of the world’s most iconic motorcycles, predicts “Profiles in History” ww.profilesinhistory.com, Hollywood leading entertainment auction house. We will see when the bidding war starts this October 17th until October 20th for this Peter Fonda’s famed “Captain America” from the 1969 classic movie […]
You Use A Smart Phone? You Must Watch This.
Published by September 16th, 2014 in Editorial and Videos.A Hong Kong movie theater asks its patrons to leave their cell phones ON when they enter the movie. Then, spectators watched an eye opening commercial. After viewing, please forward this post. You could save a life.
New 2015 Motorcycle & PinUp Model Calendars
Published by September 16th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It is the time of the year when next year’s calendars are made available. Especially those covering 16 months from September of this year to December 2015. These premium calendars are photographed and produced by Jim Gianatsis and feature different type of bikes with and without models. They are printed in full color on 15×15-inch […]
Holy Moly. Custom Honda CB450.
Published by September 15th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In his small shop in Owensboro, Kentucky, Mike McFadden of M&M Customs has built a few notable customs and cafe racers that have captured my attention. I always admire custom bikes made to be ridden, especially when they look like rolling art pieces. Something uniquely beautiful making you proud wherever you ride it. “Holy Moly” […]
Progressive 944-Series Ultra And Ultra-Low Shocks For Harley Touring Models 1980-2014
Published by September 14th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Progressive Suspension is offering bagger riders shocks that sit up to 2” lower than a stock Harley-Davidson touring model (1” lower on Street Glide) The 944 ULTRA TOURING: Specifically designed to deliver a comfortable ride at a 1″ lowered stance. Built around Progressive latest FST technology (Frequency Sensing Technology), The Ultra Touring shocks utilize all […]
Next Big Event. 14th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest October 2-5, 2014
Published by September 14th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Las Vegas, the party town, will get another crazy long weekend of hard core rockin’ good times for bikers from October 2 to 5. The Las Vegas BikeFest Rally features a lot of entertainment, cool bikes everywhere,over $30,000 in cash and prizes to be won, the best aftermarket part vendors in the V-Twin industry, a terrific […]
Keanu Reeves And Gard Hollinger Unveil The Custom Production KRGT-1. Now Taking Reservations.
Published by September 13th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.On october 3, 2012 I reported on actor Keanu Reeves and Custom Builder Gard Hollinger partnering to create the Arch Motorcycle Company . “We started with the idea of a performance-based modern machine. Once the prototype bike was complete, it looked like a production motorcycle but unlike anything we had ever seen” said Gard at […]
Harley-Davidson And The “Fattening The Tails” Strategy
Published by September 12th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.Recently, John Olin, Harley-Davidson’s Chief Financial Officer talked about the company “Fattening The Tails”strategy. What does it mean? Simply, to increase the number of customers at both ends of its core clientele. According to the Social Security Administration more than 70 million Baby Boomers will retire before 2030. Many have already put the kickstand down, […]
Cannonball Vintage Motorcycles Endurance Run Update. Rules And Ranking.
Published by September 12th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Today September 12, is Rest Day in Junction City, Kansas for all riders and supporting crew members of the 3rd Cannonball Coast to Coast Endurance Run. Since they left Daytona Beach on September 5, those who completed the first 7 stages have ridden 1585 miles on their pre-1937 antique motorcycles. Still 2353 miles to go […]
Harley-Davidson Inc. Declares Dividend. Debt Gets BBB Rating. Harley-Davidson announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.275 per share for the third quarter of 2014. The dividend is payable September 26, 2014 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on September 16, 2014. Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) has earned a “BBB” […]
The Return Of British Brand Matchless Motorcycles. Model X Reloaded To Be Unveiled November 6, 2014.
Published by September 11th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The British brand Matchless is back in business and released a couple of sketches of the new model to be unveiled at the EICMA Milan show, November 6 to 9. Matchless is one of the oldest brands of British motorcycles, manufactured near London between 1899 and 1966. A wide range of models were produced under […]
Sounds like the end of Summer… Did you shoot a video of your vacation bike trip? Here is one. Seven guys on six Harleys and one Indian Chieftain motorcycle rip Beartooth Pass, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Caribou Loop, and the Chief Joseph Highway over 3 days in the sun, rain and snow. 4 minutes 21 seconds […]
Custom Seat For The Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500 Models
Published by September 11th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.If the buyers of the new 2015 Harley Street models don’t like the shape and feel of the factory seat, they already have another choice. Corbin released the Street Gunfighter & Lady Saddle featuring a “neutralized seating platform” curbing the tendency to slide towards the tank under braking which also helps reduce fatigue. Corbin’s patented […]
