Ernesto Guevara, a lawyer and youngest son of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara (1928-1967) has opened a Cuban tour agency named La Poderosa Tours selling Harley-Davidson rides around the island. The different trips offered are called “Motorcycle Diaries” in reference to the 2004 movie about his father riding a Norton 500 from Argentina to Venezuela via […]
Archive for December, 2014
Son Of Revolutionary Che Guevara Offering Harley-Davidson Tours Of Cuba
Published by December 11th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Guinness World Records 60th Anniversary. A Video About The Ultimate Land Speed Record.
Published by December 11th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Guinness World Records released a YouTube series chronicling the most amazing feats of the past six decades. The staff contacted me with the suggestion that I publish for my readers the video of one of the most coveted world record titles, the fastest land speed. Here it is with an […]
Low Budget Custom Honda 900RR. Only $1070 Plus Sweat Equity.
Published by December 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Tadao Baba, the Japanese motorcycle engineer who conceived in 1992 the fun to ride/easy to control Honda 900RR (although he admitted crashing 4 of them, and not on purpose) must be surprised to see that some young builders not into the Asian bikes custom scene find a sudden interest in customizing his original creation. Paul […]
This Weekend At New York International Motorcycle Show. 2015 Indian Motorcycle Lineup And Two New Customs.
Published by December 10th, 2014 in Editorial.Indian Motorcycle® announced its plans for this weekend’s Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York City, plus other upcoming show stops across the country. Each event will prominently feature the stunning new 2015 Indian® Scout™ , the industry’s most talked about new middle-weight cruiser, the ultra-premium luxury touring Indian Roadmaster, the Chief Classic, the Chief […]
Storz / Ceriani Steering Damper Kits for V-Rod
Published by December 10th, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Yes, V-Rod riders also have the need to improve their bikes. Intended for Harley V-Rod models with Inverted style forks (2009-2015), this complete bolt-on kit features a Ceriani 16-position adjustable, rebuildable, racing quality steering damper. The purpose of a steering damper is to dampen oscillations in the front fork assembly (aka “headshake”) which can occur when […]
Narrow 2” Open Belt Drive For Harley Baggers
Published by December 9th, 2014 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Open belt drives are great looking. Even on baggers. And a narrow one will even look better. Among other offerings, these smooth 2” open drive belt systems from Belt Drive Limited. One is specifically designed for 1990-2006 baggers and the other for 2007 and later models. Each kit incorporates a unique top belt guard that […]
Beveled Gaskets To Prevent Exhaust Leaks
Published by December 9th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.You know that new crush gaskets should be used when installing new exhaust headers. And when you do, it’s a good idea to use beveled pipe gaskets. The bevel edges tend to center the exhaust header pipe in the exhaust port, preventing the risk of leaks. For all Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Sold in pair. $13.95. At […]
Trials rider Julien Dupont rides around a 50 years old wooden roller coaster in Mexico City. The ride is 0.75 mile long and reaches a maximum height of 99 ft. Julien admitted he was nervous because not used to riding this kind of stuff. “My sickest ride ever!” he said.
I told you before. In my position, I get all the time unusual or weird emails and requests. Below an example. Flattering, but still a strange email, this one coming from Germany. Should I reply or not, risking to offend the sender in both cases. What would your answer? I am curious to know. “Hi […]
Brougham. Best Modified Harley-Davidson At 2014 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building.
Published by December 8th, 2014 in Builders and Customs.Many custom motorcycles have been inspired by automobiles. Very often the wrong way when the motorcycle ends up looking like a car. Occasionally the right way, when the car is inspirational for class, fluidity of lines or attitude. Julian Von Oheimb, owner of Germany custom shop One Way Machine remembers very well his first trip […]
Radiused Breather Bolts For Your Harley-Davidson
Published by December 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.These breather bolts feature a good looking radius design with 5-ply sintered stainless steel mesh, providing the proper breathability for your motor while keeping a slim profile and a completely custom look. An internally broached allen allows for a quick and hidden installation method, with the stainless breather element and “circlip” finishing the job. A […]
Fun And Safety During Night Riding
Published by December 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.For safety and showing off during a night ride, photolumininescent paint is already a well known process. But it requires charging in the sun or with black light, probably the reason why very few have adopted this type of paint. Darkside Scientific, a research and development company that specializes in electroluminescent (EL) coating technologies, now […]
La Rosa Design is known for their cool leather solo seats and bags for most Harley-Davidson models. And now, Don La Rosa uses the same leather to manufacture heat shields. Does leather withstand the heat? Protects you like any other metal heat shields? Yes, tells me Don. And it believe him. All his shields are […]
Picture Of The Week. 1975 AMF Harley Davidson 250.
Published by December 6th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.Harley-Davidson Will Be Ready To sell Its LiveWire Electric Motorcycle When Next Generation Battery Technologies Are ready. This week, during a conference hosted by Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council , Harley-Davidson’s president and chief operating officer Matt Levatich stated that if the Harley electric motorcycle were mass-produced today it would sell for about $50,000, about 50% […]
Fred Duban. The Story Of An Uncommon Custom Builder Told By Himself.
Published by December 5th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.We live in a new world. Connected, networked, hyper-aware, rich, complex, sometime confusing. The inexorable rise of digital information, accelerated by the mobile revolution is radically shifting the dynamics of the marketplace and the way we communicate and take our purchase decisions. One of the best ways custom motorcycle builders are taking advantage of the […]
Boss Blades and Zombie™ Levers Now Available for Harley Touring Models 2014-2015
Published by December 5th, 2014 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Küryakyn’s top-selling Boss Blades and Zombie™ Levers are now available for ’14-’15 Harley-Davidson Touring models with hydraulic clutch. Boss Blades are available in chrome and feature a wide, deeply dished blade that offers a reduced reach while still affording the necessary range of motion needed to operate the clutch and brake levers. For a more […]
Breaking News. Owner Of Custom Motorcycle Shop Sucker Punch Sallys Arrested For Alleged Frauds
Published by December 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following a 2 year investigation by Police Auto Crimes detectives, Gerie L. Clayton, owner of custom motorcycle shop Sucker Punch Sallys located in Scottsdale, Arizona, was arrested for 2 felony counts of theft by misrepresentation. Clients in Canada and North Carolina allege that they paid $35,000 for custom Bobber style motorcycles that were never completed […]
Harley-Davidson New Bobber Solo Seat Reaches A New Low
Published by December 4th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.For those who like to ride low and lean on a solo seat, Harley-Davidson released a minimalist leather-over-steel Bobber style Solo Seat (P/N 52000180, $299.95) Thick, distressed black leather is bonded directly to the formed steel seat pan and secured with brass rivets and a trim plate etched with “Milwaukee Since 1903” that will develop […]
What Exhaust Should I Run On My S&S Engine And Are Drag pipes Ok?
Published by December 4th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Exhaust.Exhaust selection is critical for optimal performance. Open drag pipes work reasonably well for peak horsepower numbers on some engines but limit low speed performance on the street and can be nearly impossible to carburet. S&S Cycle has not had good results with baffled drag pipes due to the increase of exhaust gas restriction (back […]
Rally Runner 3-In-1 Leather Jacket Enjoy the comfort and style of solid and perforated cowhide leather construction offered by the new women’s Rallyrunner 3-in-1 Leather Jacket (P/N 98087-15VW, starting at $475) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line. It’s built to ride pre-curved sleeves and action back, with pockets at the elbows and shoulders that accept accessory […]
Laid Back Fat Bars For Late Model Harley Road King
Published by December 3rd, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Harley-Davidson just released these Fat Handlebars (P/N 55800388 Gloss Black, P/N 55800386 Chrome; $259.95) offering a more Road King laid back position thanks to a lower position (minus 1 inch) and more pull-back (plus 2 inch), The 1.25-inch diameter bar permits routing of wiring inside the handlebar for a clean, custom look. The Road King […]
Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group Introduces Made in America At 2015 AIMExpo
Published by December 3rd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.A good initiative to be discovered at the 2015 AIMExpo in Orlando, FL. A purpose-built showcase of homegrown powersports brands and products. Made in America at the AIMExpo will put the spotlight on American companies designing, assembling, or producing the best products in the country. Following input from key domestic companies, the American Made Pavilion […]
Brian Darwas is a documentaries film maker describing in images the passion of those living and perpetuating thee motorcycle and hot rod culture. “My goal is to reach the youngsters who grew up on the Internet, and turn this media into a source of new ideas and inspiration I would like to instill in them […]
Copper Wheels Available From Renegade
Published by December 2nd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Except on very few one-off customs, copper didn’t find its way to motorcycle wheels. Renegade Wheels has decided to offer any of its wheel sizes and models in copper finish. For sure, a high visual impact. The company will protect the copper with a clear coat to minimize maintenance. Still, copper is a quite soft […]
Captain America Chopper. From $1.62 Million To No Sale. This last weekend, friend of the industry Paul D’Orleans from “The Vintagent” states that the “buyer” of the Captain America bike auctioned in October for $1.62 million would have backed out. The reason? A series of tweets by Peter Fonda – who had previously endorsed the […]
