While many other manufactures choose to create their product overseas, Sinister Wheel continues to manufacture their products in-house in Northern California. The Runner wheel design featured here belongs to their Bad Boy Collection and being both very simple and sophisticated in its details will probably be chosen by those looking for a high end looking […]
Archive for February, 2016
Driven By Bacon. Hormel Black Label Bacon Fueled Motorcycle.
Published by February 9th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Not a joke, but still a joke motorcycle although it runs well…on bacon grease (about 85 miles per gallon of grease). Based on the rare Track T800 CDI motorcycle from Dutch company E.V.A Products, the Hormel bacon-fueled bike features a 800cc three-cylinder diesel engine that’s been modified to run on 100% biodiesel, which is itself […]
Drag Specialties Push-Button Bagger Fuel Door Latch
Published by February 9th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Is it time to replace the worn out fuel latch on your ride? Enter the Drag Specialties Push-Button Fuel Door Latch available in chrome or gloss black, these latches include the door spring hinge pins needed for easy installation on 1992-2015 FLT/FLHT/FLHX/FLTR/FLHTCUTG models. Suggested retail price is $29.95. For more information, go to Drag Specialties […]
Harley Turbo Street 750 By Japanese Master Kaichiroh Kurosu
Published by February 8th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When Harley-Davidson asked 5 Japanese Custom builders to participate to a Street 750 build-off, I am pretty certain that the manufacturer expected mild to wild makeovers, but not one out of this world. Well, builder Kaichiroh Kurosu went very far beyond all expectations, creating from the Street platform given to him a completely new motorcycle […]
Gauge Accents for Harley-Davidson Batwing Fairings
Published by February 7th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Now available from Bahn™ are two additional enhancements for ’14-later Harley-Davidson® inner batwing fairings. Sold separately, Bahn Upper and Lower Gauge Accents are machined from 6061 forged aluminum for an elegant custom appearance. The Upper Accent spans the top rider-facing perimeter of the recessed gauges, while the bottom fills the centralized lower portion below the […]
Jesse Rooke and HardDrive V-Twin Products Form Alliance. HardDrive American V-twin, a division of Western Power Sports (WPS) Products, and Jesse Rooke are pleased to announce the formation of an alliance that will see the bike builder serve as HardDrive’s creative ambassador for the foreseeable future. Rooke brings years of custom bike building experience and […]
(From a press release of Erik Buell Racing). EBR Motorcycles has recently completed the protracted Wisconsin Chapter 128 business restructuring that began last April. The EBR 2012 – 2015 model parts inventory, brand name, trademarks, patents, operating licenses, testing equipment, assembly lines and all the future models under development are now owned by Liquid Asset Partners […]
Quite difficult for me to imagine that some people would like to smell motorcycle exhaust inside their home. But what do I know? Flying Tiger Motorcycles is marketing with success (often in back order) this Two Stroke Smoke Candle to bring the smell of a 2 stroke exhaust inside your walls. Maybe because it’s a […]
Renegade Wheels Introducing New Trike Wheels This Weekend At V-Twin Expo
Published by February 5th, 2016 in Editorial.At the dealer V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, OH this weekend, Renegade Wheels is introducing new one-piece Forged trike wheels. The Renegade exclusive custom forging with over 2” of depth enables remarkably 3D deep designs while still maintaining a match to the front wheels. Pictured is the Chrome “Tahoe” design All trike wheels are 18” diameter x […]
Retro Racer Makeover For The New Ducati Sixty2
Published by February 5th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Inspired by the youth culture of skateboarding, surfing and pop music, the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 is the most “popular” Ducati Scrambler of all time. Like the American Scout, the Italian Sixty 2 attracts the interest of a lot of custom builders. At last weekend Verona Motor Bike Expo, local builder Mr. Martini (owner is Nicola […]
Buffalo Chip® Sweepstakes. Win The Ride Of Your Life.
Published by February 5th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® has partnered with EaglerRider Motorcycles to give one lucky winner the ride of his life through the Buffalo Chip’s annual Sturgis Rider® Sweepstakes. An extraordinary guided motorcycle vacation for two through the stunning desert Southwest is the prize that’s up for grab, The winner will lay his or her claim to it on […]
We all have received and are still receiving pieces of advice about the way we should act, think, conduct ourselves in both our personal and professional lives. Each of us perceive some of these opinions, values, recommendations as more worthy than others and we try to use them as a beneficial guide to action. I […]
Limited Edition Indian Motorcycle® Boots By Red Wing Shoes®
Published by February 4th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Indian Motorcycle® has partnered with Red Wing Shoes® to create the new limited-edition “Red Wing Shoes® Collection” of fine, handcrafted American motorcycle boots. Indian Motorcycle, founded in 1901, and Red Wing Shoes®, founded in 1905, share a rich heritage of authenticity, fine handcrafted quality, and products that embody the legendary American spirit. Today both brands […]
75th Anniversary Daytona Bike Week. March 4-13, 2016
Published by February 4th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.All over Volusia County, from Main Street to Beach Street, from scenic highway A1A to Smyrna Beach to the Ormond Beach Loop, the 75th edition of Daytona Bike Week will be 10 days of high-octane street festivals, concerts, motorcycle races, bike shows, rallies, vendor showcases, and much more. The Daytona Beach Bike Week rally started […]
2″ Open Belt Drive System For Harley Twin Cam Softail And Baggers
Published by February 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.BDL’s new TC2PB-2 and TC2PS -2 Open Belt drive systems feature a 2-piece motor plate design with 2” belt and were developed specifically for use on both Softail and Bagger models from 2007 and up. TC2PB-2 is for the Baggers and the TC2PS-2 is for the Softail models 2007-up. Kits fit 52-69 pulley combinations for […]
Lithium-Ion Batteries By Twin Power
Published by February 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.How many of you have been disappointed by a replacement battery? Length of motorcycle storage, extreme temperature environments, insufficient cranking power for big motors, incorrect fit for your bike model, heavy weight, etc are issues we all have faced. I run this video because it states and demonstrates clearly what you can expect from this […]
Roland Sands Design introduces a technical waxed cotton jacket to brave wet weather and subzero temps. Taking traditional waxed cotton and elevating it to the 21st Century, RSD combines the best of both worlds. Waterproof lined British Millerain waxed cotton and technical details, including wrist sealed neoprene cuffs and collars, YKK water-resistant zippers and sealed […]
A store that sells new husbands has opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates: “You may visit this store but ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increases as the shopper […]
New Diamond Black Grips Add Dark Custom Texture To Harley Street Motorcycles
Published by February 2nd, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Add some raw, machined texture to a Harley-Davidson Street® 750 motorcycle with the new Diamond Black Collection Hand Grips (P/N 56100142, $89.95) from Harley-Davidson®. The Diamond Black Collection of blacked-out hand and foot controls feature knurled surfaces that expose raw billet aluminum for a dramatic contrast. The satin black finish is designed to wear like denim […]
In 2015 Ducati North America Exceeds Previous Sales Record With 12,132 Motorcycles Sold
Published by February 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 2015, Ducati North America increased unit sales by +14.1%, based on 12,132 total motorcycles sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is the sixth year the company has shown impressive overall sales growth in its largest worldwide sales region. All three countries reached higher sales levels, with the United States at 9,674 […]
ShockStrap Ratchet That Can’t Fail And That Can’t be Over Tightened
Published by February 2nd, 2016 in Accessories.ShockStrap released a new 18′ ShockStrap Ratchet Safety with 2 interesting features. 1) if a catastrophic accident happens and the ShockStrap breaks, the Safety Strap will keep the tie down tight and in place. 2) The Safety Strap also acts as a limiter so you won’t over-tighten and stress everything you are trying to secure. […]
Custom Harley-Davidson WLJ By Hard Nine Choppers
Published by February 1st, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Building and riding the wild custom bikes you build in Switzerland is not an easy gig. Cops know very well what you should never roll in the streets of the Helvetic Confederation. In Bern, the seat of the federal authorities, it doesn’t prevent Danny Schneider from Hard Nine Choppers to be very creative at taking […]
