This year marks 115 years since George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom started working together to make Indian motorcycles. In 1897 George Hendee was already manufacturing push bikes with the name ‘American Indian’, but this was shortened to ‘Indian’. Three years later in 1900, Oscar Hedstrom joined the firm. Both Hendee and Hedstrom were former bicycle […]
Archive for June, 2016
Indian Motorcycle Celebrates Its 115th anniversary
Published by June 10th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Classic With A Modern Twist Floorboards
Published by June 10th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.If you like the half-moon classic floorboard shape, want to make sure your feet will not sleep, but like the idea of a modernized version, this Ken’s Factory design may be what you are looking for. Plenty of rubber for grip, dimpled and extended in the rear for style. Bolt-on on all Harleys 86-up equipped […]
A middle-aged Canadian tourist on his first time in Lincoln, Nebraska, locates the red light district and enters a large brothel. The madam asks him to be seated and sends over a young lady to entertain the client. They sit and talk, frolic a little, giggle a bit, drink a bit, and she sits on […]
Crusher Maverick 2 Into 2 Full Exhaust System For Harley Sportster, Dyna & Softail
Published by June 9th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Featuring a bold styling with signature precision-machined billet aluminum tips and offering a solid hp and torque gain, there is a Maverick system available for your Sportster, Dyna or Softail. Offered in chrome or black ceramic coated mufflers with embossed stainless steel bands and black ceramic coated billet aluminum. They are sold with high flow […]
Artist David Uhl Tribute To American Racing Heritage.
Published by June 9th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Last year, artist David Uhl visited for the 1st time The Race of Gentlemen in Wildwood, NJ. The yearly event was created to celebrate that rich and exciting history of Americans “can do” spirit that made this country so great. The festivities include an automotive carnival known as TROG. David was blown away by the […]
Harley-Davidson May Reintroduce A Dyna Sport Glide Model. US and European trademark registrations have been filed by Harley-Davidson for the name Sport Glide. Harley ceased production of the FXRT Sport Glide in 1993 after a 10-year run. It’s possible that a new Dyna Sport Glide would be a mid-weight tourer with fairing. Although there is […]
25th Anniversary Of the Original Carburetor EZ-Just Mixture Screw
Published by June 8th, 2016 in Editorial and Engines.The original EZ-Just prototype was first developed in the 1980’s to eliminate the need for carburetor removal by technicians when making adjustments, and was later adapted when the CV carburetor became the standard on Harleys. The new mixture screw quickly grew in popularity and became known as the EZ-Just 25 years ago. Adding an EZ-Just […]
2016 Sturgis Rally. Moto Stampede At The Buffalo Chip.
Published by June 8th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligan Showdown. Interested in watching unruly Flat Track Racing? Come to see this crazy crew of unruly racers in a series of Super Hooligan events. It will happen Wednesday August 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buffalo Chip Amphitheater. See the dirt fly and experience a serious adrenaline spike […]
Kuryakyn® RoadThunder® by MTX Audio® is an all-new series of high-performance motorcycle audio accessories packed with power, style and versatility. All products feature construction in accordance with IP66 Rating (Ingress Protection Rating). The dust- and water-resistant speakers and enclosures are built to handle the harshest of extremes for safe operation in a multitude of riding […]
Ahead Of TT Zero Race Willian Dunlop Powers To 115.431 mph The Electric Victory RR
Published by June 7th, 2016 in Builders and Events.The new Victory RR electric motorcycle has been developed over the past year using data gathered during last year’s TT Zero and is ridden by William Dunlop. Victory Racing has successfully run its new Victory RR bike in the practice sessions ahead of the TT Zero race, achieving a 115.431 mph lap. It was also Victory […]
3° Raked Triple Trees For Harley Heritage and Fat Boy Models
Published by June 7th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Finding the perfect front end rake for your Heritage Softail or Fat Boy can be a real challenge, but leave it to the experts at Covingtons to come up with the perfect solution. Applying their more than 40 years of motorcycle customization, Covingtons has created 3° triple trees that provide the perfect amount of rake […]
‘Grizzly’ On Time To Set New Motorcycle World Record Around The World
Published by June 7th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“Grizzly” is 50 riding days into setting a world record atop a Victory Cross Country Tour. After traveling 29,888 miles over 46 days and 15 hours, Swiss endurance rider Urs “Grizzly” Pedraita is well on his way to achieving his quest to set a new world record by circumnavigating six continents in less than 100 […]
Custom Triumph Bonneville. Cafe Performance First. Aesthetics Second.
Published by June 6th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Aesthetics may be the first thing attracting us to any custom bike. Doesn’t mean that the builder made it his priority. As a matter of fact, brothers Mert and Can Uzer of Bunker Custon Cycles have for philosophy to always focus first on performance and rideability, then in a second step reshaping the bike to […]
John Shope’s Dirty Bird Concepts Handlebar Options For Harley Touring Models
Published by June 5th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.A range of options is available for Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide and Street Glide models from 1989 to present. Each handlebar set is TIG welded, drilled to accommodate internal wiring and comes in your choice of chrome or black. These bars bring back a little chopper style for your Bagger but will not work […]
Motorcycles As Art By Michael Lichter. Skin & Bones Tattoo Inspired Motorcycles To Be Exhibited At Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Published by June 5th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom motorcycle builders and artists prove beauty isn’t just skin deep in the Skin & Bones Sturgis exhibition curated by Michael Lichter. The one-time “Skin & Bones” motorcycles will be exhibited at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Russ Brown Events Center (entrance near the east gate) from Sunday August 7 to Friday August 12, from 2 […]
Re-Usable Billet Oil Filter With High Tech Filter Technology
Published by June 4th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The particularity of this oil filter is to feature an element made from laser cut 304 stainless steel medical grade micronic cloth, not from paper whose property is poor oil filtering and often causung the bypass valve to open and allow unfiltered oil into your engine. The filter catches items down to 35 microns, which […]
Barnett Low Profile Lock-Up Pressure Plate 1998-16 HD Big Twins
Published by June 4th, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The Barnett “Low Profile” Lock-up Pressure Plate for 1998-15 Harley Davidson Big Twins (except 2013-16 CVO/SE & 2015-16 FLHTC L) is specifically designed to fit under stock or aftermarket primary and derby covers and increases the capacity of your stock clutch while keeping lever effort to a minimum, even with big inch motors! It’s done […]
Roland Sands Design built this seat for their own FXR and it works great on solo mission or with a passenger. The 2 models offered, the Boss and the Traction, are direct Harley FXR bolt-ons while the use of the FXR hinge is eliminated. (Front seat mount bracket is needed, OEM option # 52107-86) Featuring […]
Hot Rod Package For Harley CVO Models. The Zippers Muscle 110” Extreme.
Published by June 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The Muscle 110 Extreme kit is a no-nonsense hot rod package that delivers thrilling power across the RPM range. It is a combination of the right mix of components and modifications that extracts stunning horsepower and torque from the CVO 110 platform. Zippers’ goal was to break the 150 horsepower barrier on pump gas without […]
BDL’s Reinforced Belt and One Piece Motor Plate
Published by June 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Designed for 1990-2006 Softail® models, the BDL EV-575 provides riders noteworthy advantages over stock and some aftermarket systems. First, BDL’s reinforced 2″ belt was developed specifically to handle the high torque and horsepower numbers being produced by some of today’s big inch V-Twin engines. Additionally, the system incorporates a one-piece billet motor plate, unique side […]
Pet On Wheels To Carry Your Pet On Two Wheels Safe And Practical
Published by June 3rd, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Your pet is your partner for life. But it can be dangerous and even illegal to transport it on your 2-wheeler depending how you do it. A startup company is offering a hard pet carrier to transport it safely, anytime, anywhere. The Pet On Wheel (POW) is not larger than a single-helmet top case. By […]
Harley-Davidson Back To Flat-Track Racing At X Games Austin. Race Is Live Tonight On ESPN & ABC.
Published by June 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Flat-Track Racing is set to open ESPN’s X Games Austin this evening Thursday June 2. In its second year as an X Games medaled event, Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing will feature top motorcycle racers from around the world going head-to-head on the challenging Circuit of The Americas dirt half-mile. Competitors will race for the first gold […]
Fans of the Cafe Racer look, of its aggressive stance and low-slung silhouette, will love this custom BMW Mark II Series built by German custom shop Diamond Atelier in collaboration with BMW Motorrad designer Julian Weber. It is based on the BMW 2-valve Monolever and is offered in 2 motor configurations, 800 & 1000 cc., […]
Forwarded by From Jay Allen. At the unforgiving legendary El Mirage, home to Land Speed Racing for more than half a century, motorcycle history was written again on May 19 when Chris Rivas & S&S Cycle, racing in the 3000 APS-PBG Class, did a pass at the extraordinary speed of 228.264 mph.
FXR Forever. Sturgis 4th Annual Harley FXR Show. on Sunday August 7, 2016.
Published by June 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the 76th Sturgis Rally. the 4th Annual FXR Show will be held on the grounds at the Sturgis Dragway, no more at the Sturgis City Park. The format of the show will be much the same as it has been for the first three years. Creator of the show Joe Mielke said “If you’re […]
Ken’s Factory Neo-Fusion Motor Dress Up Components For Harley Twin Cam Models
Published by June 1st, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.“Details Create Style” are the words that Ken Nagai lives by. And no builder focuses more on embellishing the appearance of the motor of all his custom creations. Inspired by the past but with a modern design, Ken’s Factory USA now offers a Neo-Fusion complete line of dress up components that you can bolt-on on […]
