While fat rear tires have almost disappeared from the custom motorcycles currently built in the USA, Europeans (especially in Germany, Switzerland & Netherlands) continue to have a special affection for big rubber. Drag racing heritage? Even in Europe, if a custom like the one featured here continues to win big bike show competitions, it’s probably […]
Archive for July, 2015
Sturgis. Perewitz Custom Paint Show Is August 5th.
Published by July 12th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Painters.After the success of the Perewitz Custom Paint Show in Daytona, the Sturgis edition is coming on Wednesday August 5th and will be held at the Easyriders Saloon 888 Junction Avenue in Sturgis. The competition highlights some of the motorcycle industry’s best art and gives every painter and builder the opportunity to compete strictly on […]
How Custom Chrome Europe Promotes Its 2015 Bolt-On And Ride Bikes
Published by July 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Videos.A good film production by Custom Chrome Europe. Competitors, follow this good example…
AIMExpo Reveals Details For First Ever Garage Party Celebrating the V-Twin Culture
Published by July 11th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo)announced the details surrounding the first-ever Garage Party, an all-new interactive show element that incorporates live music, a custom bike building competition, an extensive display of past and present custom V-Twin motorcycles, a wide range of AIMExpo exhibitors, and an entertaining after party at the new Ace Cafe Orlando. AIMExpo […]
Planning Your Motorcycle Road Trip With Harley-Davidson Ride Planner Mobile Application
Published by July 11th, 2015 in Builders and Editorial.Not all bikers want their road trips to be an improvised adventure. Most hit the road with careful planning and thanks to the Harley-Davidson Ride Planner mobile application and website that use the Google Maps APIs they can plan trips, and share them with others and get the most out of their route along the way.
Small budget for a custom bike? The Honda CB750 is one of the most important Japanese bikes of all time, easy to find, cheap to buy and fun to customize…And if you don’t want or don’t have the time to tinker with it, the Twenty2 by Clockwork Motorcycles in Montreal. Quebec is a nice offering. […]
Bill To Allow Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Stalls In California. Legislation to allow California motorcyclists to ride between vehicles in slow-moving traffic has stalled in the state Legislature. Assemblyman Bill Quirk of Hayward, a Democrat, is putting the legislation on hold for this year while he figures out how to implement lane-splitting. Although California bikers regularly engage […]
2015 Sinister Wheels From Their Bad Boy Collection
Published by July 10th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.From left to right to bottom, The Symbolic, The Runner and The Labyrinth, 3 designs dfrom Sinister’s Bad Boy Collection. All made of 6061-T6 Aluminum Rotary Forged Billet, – 6061-T6 Aluminum Hubs, CNC Machined In-House in the USA. Sizes from 16” x 3.50” to 32” X 4.00”. Matching rotors from 11.5” to 18” . Sprocket […]
Triumph Motorcycles Will Attempt New World Land Speed Record In August 2015. Guy Martin Confirmed As Pilot.
Published by July 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles wants to bring the World Land speed Record back home with TT legend and adrenaline junkie Guy Martin confirmed as the pilot. The FIM Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) world record attempt will take place at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah August 24-27, 2015. While the current record stands at 376.363 mph, the […]
The Bahn Air Cleaner is crafted from premium forged aluminum designed with precision machined features to enhance the glistening chrome or smooth black anodized “Tuxedo” finishes. To be noticed, the refined, unique outer cage is free of logos and branding. Large openings in the outer cage artfully expose the high-flow washable and re-chargeable K&N™ filter […]
Harley-Davidson And The Confederate Flag
Published by July 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson will no more license products featuring the Confederate flag. The Confederate battle flag has always been a polarizing issue. According to a recent CNN/ORC poll, U.S. public opinion 57% of Americans see it as a symbol of Southern pride and not aa a statement of racism. But that all changed last month when a […]
Photography @ Doug Mitchel for Cyril Huze
David Zemla Named Vice President Of Marketing At S&S Cycle
Published by July 8th, 2015 in Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle of Viola, Wisconsin welcomes David Zemla as the new Vice President of Marketing. David is a motorcycle industry veteran with an impressive track record of marketing successes. Before coming to S&S, David served in marketing leadership positions in several well-known, respected, and successful companies such as Performance Machine, Burly, and Progressive Suspension. Zemla […]
2015 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show Is Saturday July 25th
Published by July 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show will be held at the “Sagebrush Cantina” in beautiful downtown Calabasas, California ( (23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302) Featured are top Custom Bike Builders, the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concourse d’ Elegance, selected Vendors and Exhibitors, and Calendar Girl Music live performances. The […]
Erik Buell Racing Assets To Be Auctioned July 21, 2015
Published by July 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following Erik Buell Racing (EBR) bankruptcy, all assets will be auctioned starting July 21st with results announced July 23rd. People will be able to bid on all tangible assets – equipment, machines, tools, parts, assembled or partially assembled motorcycles – and intangible assets – good will, brand name. There is still a possibility that Erik […]
It is a 2-wheel vehicle. So, it can be classified as a motorcycle… The Cubo is an electric vehicle with argo space from startup Lit Motors designed to give drivers a smarter alternative on the road. Ideal for short commutes, the company is convinced that the younger generation will love it for its cutting edge […]
Are open campfires allowed in the Black Hills? That is a question many visitors to the area ask. It is unlawful to build an open fire anywhere within the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District and surrounding grasslands areas. Exceptions are propane grills and spark proof incinerators. Campfires are allowed in designated areas only in […]
You know that most motorcycle manufacturers face the hurdle of attracting the young generation, the budget focused riders, the lesser sized riders and women. Pulling today’s young generation away from from their electronic gadgets and video games, creating a 70’s type counter culture inciting them to spend more time outside to experience a “real life” […]
New Harley-Davidson Roadworn Leather Jacket For Warm Weather Riding
Published by July 5th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Look and feel cool all summer in the new Men’s Triple Vent Roadworn Leather Jacket (P/N 97057-15VM, $525.00). Engineered for warm-weather riding, the innovative Triple Vent System™ features three strategically placed vents on each side of the body that create an adjustable, cooling upward air current from front to back. The mid-weight distressed-cowhide leather jacket […]
Limited Edition Hart Luck Bell Custom 500 Commemorating 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Published by July 4th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Bell Helmets signed a multi-year agreement with freestyle motocross legend and custom bike icon Carey Hart and his Hart Luck Brand. The agreement will establish Hart as an official Bell brand ambassador and designer of exclusive one-off limited edition Bell products that combine the power and influence of the Bell and Hart Luck Brands. The […]
Forty Two Reasons Why I Must Have A Motorcycle…Honey!
Published by July 4th, 2015 in Books and Editorial.Men who want to buy a motorcycle often face an uphill battle with a reluctant spouse or girlfriend. It may be about your 1st motorcycle, second, third one, etc. Long time rider R. Lowell Hake has felt the pain based on past encounters with the Motorcycle Antichrist living in his own home which he had to […]
Harley Heaven Shooting. Bikes And Girls…
Published by July 3rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Behind the scenes at a photo shoot for Harley Heaven (owner Rainer Bächli) near Zurich, the Switzerland biggest authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Beat Baschung set up a studio to shoot 2 models – Julia and Karo – posing with the latest Bächli’s custom creations. Enjoy…
Harley-Davidson Street Motorcycle New Accessories
Published by July 2nd, 2015 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.To get that Street project started, Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories offers a wide array of accessories that enhance the style, fit, function and performance of the Street 500 and 750 models. The Screamin’ Eagle® Nightstick Slip-On Muffler (P/N 64900220, $349.95). Featuring a high-flow design with external stainless steel diffusion discs and a domed […]
The summer travel season is peak time for passionate motorcycle riders and after a brutal winter, they’re anxious to make the most of every mile. Progressive’s 2014 motorcycle claims data revealed that: • Four of the top 10 days with the highest claims for Progressive motorcycle customers fall in June. • Summer months – June, […]
A Message From Philip S Zanghi III About Indian Premium Cigars.
Published by July 2nd, 2015 in Editorial and Merchandise.“I want to thank the Cyril Huze Post for posting this news item. Debonaire, for whom I am founder and president ,i entered a licensing agreement with Indian Motorcycle for cigars, and believe that for those who choose to smoke, we will offer a premium and quality product that fits both the Indian Motorcycle and […]
