Last Sunday in Cologne, Germany, the competitors participating to the 12th AMD World Championship of Bike Building have voted to elect the new World Champion for the next two years. The overall winner was chosen among those 42 custom motorcycles in the Freestyle class with no fewer than 14 different countries ranked in the top 20. […]
Archive for October, 2016
2016 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. And The Top Winners Are…(Part 1)
Published by October 11th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.2016 Daytona Biketoberfest As Scheduled October 13-16 Despite Hurricane Matthew
Published by October 11th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.There was never plans to cancel the 2016 edition of Biketoberfest in the aftermath of hurricane Matthew. It’s true that as of today, there are still a total of about 60,000 homes and businesses without power in Flagler and Volusia counties, but power is restored at a fast pace. Yard and home material debris are […]
Throttle Rocker To Easily Maintain Speed
Published by October 11th, 2016 in Accessories and Customs.With a Throttle Rocker riders no longer need to worry about maintaining a “death grip” to hold throttle speed. The Throttle Rocker wraps around the throttle grip of your motorcycle, giving you more control when wearing gloves while riding and reducing hand fatigue and cramping. It can be used even if you have cruise control […]
Indian Motorcycle Planning CKD Operation in India. Bike Prices To Go Down. The first models offered in CKD (Complete Knock Down bikes assembled in India) expected to roll in 2018. The objective is of course to grab a larger market share of the India market in offering premium motorcycles at a more reasonable price. Heartland USA […]
Timeless American. A Selection of Pre-1916 Motorcycles To Celebrate the Golden Era Of Motorcycles.
Published by October 10th, 2016 in Books, Builders and Editorial.Photographer and designer Edward “Eddie” Lee, is launching his highly anticipated coffee table book, Timeless American, a Selection of Pre-1916 Motorcycles, now available at Iron Vault Studio. www.ironvaultstudio.com. The public was able to meet the photographer at a special launch party for the book on October 8 at the Venice, California headquarters of Deus Ex Machina. It was a decade ago […]
New Front Engine Mount Brackets And Stabilizer Links By Arlen Ness
Published by October 9th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Dressing up your engine belongs to all complete customization jobs. Arlen Ness is launching new Billet Front engine brackets and Stabilizer Links. Billet Front engine Mount Brackets For a final touch when customizing your motor. They are CNC machined from forged 6061-T6 billet aluminum and are a direct bolt-on replacement for the dull factory stamped […]
The Best Custom Motorcycles Competing For World Championship At Intermot In Cologne. October 5-9 (Part 2)
Published by October 8th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.Intermot in Cologne, Germany one of the largest international motorcycle shows is featuring an entire hall dedicated to the custom scene. About 100 exhibitors displaying about 450 motorcycles, and center stage the AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building where 90 bikes are competing for the championship ring and bragging rights. Custom bike builders themselves are […]
If necessary, to incite you to ride this weekend… Sponsored by Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum (“bold and smooth as hell” is one of their slogans!), three UK bike building teams set off on their bikes around England on different routes, competing in challenges to ultimately be crowned champions of The Ride 2016.
Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice Welcomes Eric Cable As President
Published by October 7th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice today announced that Eric Cagle has joined the company as President. Coming from a 25+ year career with Caterpillar Inc. and Neovia Logistics, Cagle brings to his role expertise developed while assisting automotive, construction and industrial equipment, and high-tech companies in developing and improving parts logistics operations and sales. Tucker […]
Correct Trail Built Right Into The Lower Legs When Using A 23” Front Wheel On A Harley Tourer
Published by October 7th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Battistinis USA teamed up with leading suspension and fork manufacturer American Suspension to develop and build a new style set of lower legs. taking its flair from the 70’s Motocross Inspired era. These ”Leading Axle legs’ feature an axle that is offset over 1 1/2” forward and around 1/2” lower to give a perfect trail […]
Offered in smooth or with diamond or flame stitching for 08-17 FLHT, FLHR, FLTR, FLHX and FLHTCUTG models, this seat feature a molded, flexible urethane foam interior for comfort and an ABS thermoformed seat base to achieve a perfect fit, with carpeted bottom and rubber bumpers for added paint protection. It is wrapped around the […]
JIMS® Sportster Primary Lock Bar
Published by October 7th, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.This tool locks the primary drive on Sportster models to facilitate crankshaft sprocket nut removal and installation, along with clutch service. Designed to fit between the engine sprocket and clutch sprocket on 2004-present Sportster XL1200 models. JIMS No. 5520 is made in the USA, features JIMS® lifetime tool warranty, and has a suggested retail price […]
The Best Custom Motorcycles Competing For World Championship At Intermot In Cologne. October 5-9 (Part 1)
Published by October 6th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With around 1,000 manufacturers from around the world and over 200,000 trade visitors, motorcycle enthusiasts and media representatives from more than 100 countries, INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany is an essential event for the entire motorcycle industry. Five days where visitors come to see products launch, are talking engine size and horsepower. The international customizing scene […]
Two guys grow up together but after college one moves to Michigan, the other to Florida. They agree to meet every ten years in Vero Beach and play golf. At age 30, they finish their round of golf and go to lunch. “Where you wanna go?” “Hooters.” “Why?” “Well, you know, they got the broads, […]
New Men’s Harley-Davidson Midway Distressed Leather Jacket
Published by October 6th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.The new Men’s Midway Distressed Leather Jacket (P/N 98108-16VM, $475.00) is cut from distressed vintage cowhide, offering a classic, worn-in look that speaks of a life on the road. Two front vertical vents and two back exit vents offer adjustable airflow for comfort in warm weather. This jacket features a slightly pre-curved sleeves, and power-stretch […]
Saddlebag Filler Panels for 2014-2016 Harley Road King And Electra Glide Models
Published by October 5th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Filling the gap between the saddlebags and the rear fender to hide the exposed rear support brackets is one of the first customization jobs done on Harley Tourers. You can opt for a set of full custom bags where the filler is built-in, but also implying a paint job of these new bags. Or you […]
The Harry Geer company from St Louis, Missouri specialized in motors and castings for air ships, then diversified into motorcycles in 1902. Only about 150 units of this 4 hp, 140 lbs Blue Bird model advertised at the time with a speed of 5 to 50 mph. Currently exhibited at the National Motorcycle Museum in […]
Guinness World Record For Longest Parade Of Indian Motorcycles. $171,000 Raised For School Supplies By Indian Of The Twin Cities.
Published by October 5th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Last August 20, Indian Motorcycle Of The Twin Cities n St Paul, MN set an official record with the Guinness Book Of World Records for the Longest Parade of Indian Motorcycles in the brand history. At the same time, $171,000 (twice the amount of last year’s event) were raised for school supplies for Children and also […]
The Round-The-World Spark Plug Holder
Published by October 4th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Spark plugs are the business end of the ignition system. And when they begin to fail at igniting the air/fuel mixture you may end up on the side of the road in a remote location with no new spark plugs to be found. You can avoid the frustration carrying this Round-The-Clock (RTR) Spark Plug coming […]
Two turbocharged Triumph Street Triple Rs custom-built by Garage 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two stunt riders, Ernie Vigil and Nick Apex Brocha piloting these bikes with accuracy, inches from each other or just millimeters from the wall. Watch the tail happy bikes…
Last Stunt. Europe’s Top Harley-Davidson Stuntman Retires.
Published by October 4th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Last weekend, German Harley-Davidson Stunt Professional Rainer Schwarz performed his last “official” burnout and pyro show in front of a massive crowd at Rick’s Motorcycles/Harley-Davidson Baden-Baden, closing the annual Rick’s Motorcycle days and a 20-year stunt career. Rainer performed in all major motorcycle events in Europe and Japan. While his stunt performances are still in […]
The Snipe. A Brand New Yamaha SR400 With Timeless Appeal
Published by October 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Owner of custom shop Old Empire Motorcycles Alec sharp will work on all types of bikes, without any particular style, but always pursuing the same objective. Build customs that can’t be associated with the trend of a specific period, that you will love to look at today, in 10, 20 or 30 years, etc., that […]
Clutch Kits Now Available from Twin Power
Published by October 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Twin Power just added a selection of new Clutch Kits to their growing line of aftermarket parts and accessories for V-Twin motorcycles. Made in the USA for Twin Power, these clutch kits offer riders an affordable option that provides stellar performance. “We are excited to add these clutch kits to the Twin Power line. They […]
Rinehart Racing Ships Its First Products For All 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring Models, Including Milwaukee Eight
Published by October 2nd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Rinehart Racing, the company born of a NASCAR racing heritage, has completed its first shipment of exhaust systems designed to fit all 2017 Harley-Davidson touring bikes and the Milwaukee-Eight power plant. The Rinehart Racing Slip-Ons feature the performance, sound and style that Rinehart Racing products are known for, as well as the iconic Rinehart Racing […]
You think that you have already read enough books about Harley-Davidson, that you know everything about their iconic motorcycles? Don’t think so. As its title implies, the newly released hardcover book Harley-Davidson: The Complete History (240 pages, 5 pounds) is probably the most detailed narrative and richer photography about each Harley machine. All the prototypes […]
