The arrival of a new model year means a host of new Harley-Davidson parts & accessories that have landed in the Big Book and at H-D.com. Here’s 2 of them. New Gloss Black Console Tops Fuel With Dark Custom Style. It is a direct replacement for Chrome Console on Harley-Davidson 2008-later Electra Glide®, Street Glide®, Road Glide® […]
Archive for October, 2014
New 2015 Harley-Davidson Parts For Touring And Trike Models
Published by October 12th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.If it is not in the interest of the public it is not in the interest of business. Joseph H. Defrees
Can’t Get Financed By Harley-Davidson To Purchase One Of Their Bikes? Lease A Used One From Chrome Capital.
Published by October 11th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A company named Chrome Capital of Naples, Florida is offering a new concept that Harley-Davidson’s Financial Unit doesn’t propose. If you don’t qualify for a loan on new Harley model, Chrome Capital will write you a lease on a used one. The company works with about 400 Harley dealers (but not with the Harley-Davidson company) […]
Harley Davidson Seeking Cut In India Import Duty For Better Pricing Of Its Motorcycles. Reduction in import duty on vehicles will open up the Indian market for several players and attract more foreign investment. And of course, Harley-Davidson is very interested in convincing India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce these taxes and eliminate most […]
Bob Kay Joins AIMExpo As V-Twin Director. Will Lead Event’s Expansion Into Key Market Segment.
Published by October 10th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group, producers of the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), today announced that Bob Kay has joined their team as V-Twin Director. Bob’s role will be to work closely with the V-Twin industry to develop AIMExpo’s offering for this important market segment beginning with their 2015 event. Bob is a well-known and […]
22nd Annual Daytona Biketoberfest. The Bike Shows.
Published by October 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Willie’s Tropical Tattoo. Old Time Chopper Show. Thursday October 16. 825 South Yonge Street in Ormond Beach. The show runs from 11 AM to 4 PM and there are beer, girls, bands, trophy’s and awards. More a Happening than a traditional bike show competition, a meeting place, a gathering of creative old school bikes built mostly […]
Brass is the color of retro. Because many of you ask me where to find such and such brass part to complete the vintage look of their bikes, a new address where you could find the missing brass accessory. They also offer a lot of polish and black finish custom parts. All made in the […]
Nobody knows for sure who and where was invented Chariot Racing. The Chariot could be drawn by up to 4 motorcycles. Reins in the driver’s hands are connected to the handlebars. They were the Ben Hurs of the motor age…
Intermot 2014. Custom Chrome Europe RevTech Engine Equipped Show Winners
Published by October 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the Intermot Show in Cologne, Germany, there is more to see than the AMD World Championship Of Custom Building. A Custom Chrome Europe judges team walk the halls to look for custom motorcycles equipped with their RevTech engines and parts. FYI, more than 30.000 RevTech V-Twin engines (88, 100, 110, 115 and 125”) have […]
A Must Read. EPA Ruling Could Make Or Break The Bank For Millions Of Americans
Published by October 9th, 2014 in Editorial.By former Senator Wayne Allard (1997-2009, Colorado) and Charles T. Drevna (President of the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers) More than nine months past deadline, we’re still awaiting the EPA’s 2014 ruling on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—an outdated policy requiring refiners to annually blend increasing volumes of biofuels like ethanol into domestic gasoline. While […]
Ural Teases A New Limited Edition Sidecar. Video.
Published by October 9th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Ural Motorcycles will soon unveil a special edition machine, probably another fully loaded sidecar with a traditional 749cc air-cooled fuel injected 4-stroke boxer engine, a square cylinder architecture (3.1” bore and stroke), capable of delivering 41 horsepower at 5,500 revs and 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) of torque at 4,300 rpm. The name of the project […]
Modern technology meets classic styling in these 8mm Suppression Core Cloth Spark Plug Wire Sets. They are cotton-braided and lacquered, but have a modern suppression core conductor with silicone insulation for top performance and heat resistance. Each set consists of a full 48″ of 8mm plug wire with finned, rubber, 90-degree spark plug boots, as […]
Harley-Davidson And “Sons of Anarchy” Fans Gear Up For The Final Ride. Will Hand Over The Keys To A 2015 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.
Published by October 8th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.To celebrate Sons of Anarchy” (“SOA”) show’s finale, Harley-Davidson is offering one lucky fan a 2015 “SOA” customized motorcycle and a special viewing party at his hometown Harley-Davidson dealership hosted by stars of the show Kim Coates and Theo Rossi “The last seven seasons have been a hell of a ride,” said Dino Bernacchi, U.S. […]
Should Fuel Stabilizer be used during winter months while riding or just for storage? Question. I have a 2003 RoadKing. I live in NY. I had my bike stored in the garage w/ a full tank and added your Spectro Fuel Stabilizer. I took the bike out for a long Ride and It ran beautifully! […]
Drag Specialties Seats For Harley FL And Victory Crossroad And Cross Country Models
Published by October 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.For Harley FL Models. This new solo seat with optional EZ Glide backrest system are made with solar-reflective leather and automotive-grade vinyl to reduce the surface temperature by as much as 25°F, feature a flexible urethane foam interior for maximum comfort, and are compatible with EZ Glide II™ backrests (sold separately). They come with two […]
Dave Perewitz Gives Responsibility Of His Shop To Daughter Jody. Now Focusing On Custom Painting.
Published by October 7th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Dave Perewitz, nicknamed “King of Flames”, is going back to his roots and is now focusing all his time and efforts on what he loves and does best, custom paint design. His shop Cycle Fab is now managed by his daughter Jody who will assume the majority of the day to day management and other […]
2015 Zero Models Unveiled. All With Premium New Equipment.
Published by October 7th, 2014 in Builders and Events.New motorcycles travel up to 185 miles in the city and over 100 miles on the highway. Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, announced its 2015 model line with premium new standard equipment including Showa suspension, Bosch anti-lock brake systems and Pirelli tires. The refinements are designed to transform the already […]
2014 AMD World Champion Of Bike Building. Krugger’s BMW K1600.
Published by October 6th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This feature was written a couple of days ago. Without knowing for sure that yesterday Sunday October 5th in Cologne, Germany Fred Krugger would be voted the winner of the “Freestyle Class” of the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. It’s the second time that Krugger wins the championship, the first time in Sturgis in […]
Harley-Davidson Three-Dimensional Machete Wheel And Sprocket.
Published by October 5th, 2014 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Wheels.Slice through air and light with the new Machete Custom Wheels ($799.95 each) from Harley-Davidson®. Finished in either brilliant mirror-chrome or sinister black ice, this wheel features seven three-dimensional cutting-edge spokes that catch the light and are shaped to imply motion, even when the motorcycle is standing still. Available in 21 or 16-inch fronts and a […]
Ferrari Patents Motorcycle V-Twin Engine Design
Published by October 5th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.Patent application submitted suggest that Ferrari may be considering producing a motorcycle, The patent covers the design of an “internal combustion engine having two cylinders, which are arranged in a ‘V’ configuration.” Ferrari has also filed a trademark application for the name ‘Cavallino’ (pony in Italian) for use on a vehicle without precision of type, car […]
Stolen 1954 Harley Hydra-Glide Returned After 42 years
Published by October 5th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.This week, Customs and Border Protection Agents returned to Edgar Howard Johnson the motorcycle which was stolen in 1972 from his father, a police officer from North Carolina. The 1954 FL Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide motorcycle was intercepted last month at the Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport where it was about to be shipped to Australia. “My dad […]
The open road provides a pathway to the uncontrolled spirit, a state of being that is universally felt yet so challenging to capture through a medium. And it doesn’t matter the brand of motorcycle you are riding… Shot in Knolls, Utah near the Bonneville Salt Fats and in San Rafael Swell in Southern Utah, as […]
In business, the competition will bite you if you keep running. If you stand still, they will swallow you. Semon Knudsen
A Bolt-On Custom Harley Sportster Forty Eight
Published by October 3rd, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Few can build, or have a pro-builder create a full one-off custom from the ground up. And for most, a custom using mostly bolt-on aftermarket parts is well enough to express their individualism. So, here is another example of what can be done if you want to give your Sportster a more sporty look and […]
Nomad Seats By LePera For Harley Touring Motorcycles
Published by October 3rd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.This year, Le Pera celebrates its 40th anniversary, year after year meticulously handcrafting seats with the highest attention to details. As example, this Nomad seat for 2008-up Harley touring bikes. While providing the wide footprint that riders request for long distance comfort, the Nomad features very clean lines giving any tourer a leaner appearance. Available […]
S&S Cycle IS Ending Its Relationship With The Crane Cams Brand. Now Selling The S&S HI-4N Ignition.
Published by October 3rd, 2014 in Editorial and Electrical.Effective midnight December 31st 2014, S&S Cycle will have no relation with the Crane Cams brand. But if you liked using the Crane CamsÆ HI-4N ignition, you will love the S&S HI-4N. Same great electronics, same great features. Just a different name. For more information about the S&S HI-4N ignition and other former Crane Cams […]
