For riding comfort on cool mornings and frigid nights the Airflow Heated Hand Grips (P/N 56100107, $269.95*) offer thermostatic control of variable heat settings and adjust to ambient temperatures. The self-contained control circuit and control knob means there are no additional switches or controller boxes to mount, and the grips are switched on/off with the ignition […]
Archive for November, 2016
Morgan Motor First Electric 3-Wheeler Goes In Production
Published by November 30th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.After being in business for 107 years, UK Morgan Motor just started production of its first electric vehicle. The company is embracing the new technology but wants to keep its very unique image, a unique blend of charisma, craftsmanship and performance. For this purpose, the EV3 is reminiscent of the company’s first model, another 3-wheeler that […]
Replacement Saddlebag And Lid Hardware Kit For Harley Baggers
Published by November 30th, 2016 in Chassis and Editorial.How many baggers on the road? How many broken or worked out saddlebags and lid hardware on these tourers? You can update your bags. with a kit containing all of the necessary parts and hardware, including lid hinges, lid gaskets, tethers, latch handles with seals, latch strikes, saddlebag bailhead studs, rubber isolators, washers, chrome lock […]
Arlen Ness All-New Primary Cover For Harley Touring Models
Published by November 29th, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.A bolt-on outer primary cover for all Harley touring models 2007-up. featuring a multi-piece design for easy maintenance and inspection. The 10-gauge design matches other Ness egine custom parts, air cleaner, rocker boxes, pushrod, cam and lifter block covers, shifter rod. Primary outer cover is sold with chrome hardware. Available in chrome or black finish. […]
Polaris Slingshot. What’s Going On?
Published by November 29th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Again, I try to answer your email questions. This explanation regarding what you heard about the Polaris 3-wheel Slingshot. No doubt that it is has been, to the surprise of many, a hit as soon as it has been launched 2 years ago. The classification of the Slingshot, either as a motorcycle or an autocycle, […]
World’s Fastest Monowheel Motorcycle. 61.18 MPH.
Published by November 29th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Videos.A Monowheel motorcycle is one large wheel revolving around a track, inside which the engine and rider are housed. The driver has to control the vehicle using careful control of throttle and perfect balance. UK Monowheel Team and Kevin Scott recorded a staggering speed of 98.464 km/h (61.18 mph) on their incredible monowheel WarHorse, at […]
You are looking at one of the custom bikes that has received the largest number of best of show and 1st place trophies during the 2016 winter/spring/summer show tour. Built by Tim Scates, a backyard builder with high professional skills, this Twisted Bobber was created for his daughter Amy who now owns it. It’s based […]
New Galaxy Wheel Added To Performance Machine Contour Collection
Published by November 27th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.A new wheel design from PM departing from a traditional mindset of design. The company started from a classic, elegant spoke design and pushed the boundaries of manufacturing capabilities to create a complex yet refined timeless design. The balanced amount of contrast and detail creates a unique depth and illusion. From a distance the wheel […]
“Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of every fear is freedom.” Marilyn Ferguson
Brass Balls Cycles Aluminum Ribbed Exhaust Tips
Published by November 26th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Some exhaust pipes are too plain and visually boring, especially drag pipes. The solution is to dress them up with tips. These ones are classic enough to work perfectly with many bike styles. Brass Balls Cycles use these ribbed tips on many of their custom projects and decided to market them, targeting individuals and small […]
Front Brake Master Cylinder. Constructed from die-cast aluminum with a matte black finish that matches the OEM black finish, this master cylinder comes complete with black lever and clamp half. Available for 08-16 FLHT, FLTR, FLHR and FLHX models, the suggested retail price is $199.95. Flared Side Covers For Stock Bags. They are direct snap-on […]
This is a conversation between a man and his wife. Please note that she asks 5 or 6 questions which he answered quite simply and she is speechless after answering only one question. Woman: Do you drink beer? Man: Yes Woman: How many beers a day? Man: Usually about 3 Woman: How much do you […]
Italian Style Inverted Front Ends For Harley Models.
Published by November 25th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Superb Italian design and outstanding riding performance come together in this very stylish upside-down forks of Italian Ottodicuori (ODC). This brand is already the front suspension choice of many top custom builders, like Fred Kodlin on several of his most recent Big Wheel Custom Baggers creations. The ODC inverted front ends are available for Sportster […]
Christmas Gift . Discovering The Motorcycle. The History. The Culture. The Machines.
Published by November 25th, 2016 in Books and Editorial.Almost all great motorcycle books focus on one unique theme, topic or brand. Just released, Discovering The Motorcycle is an exception. It’s a rather complete overview and history of motorcycling since the late 1800’s to today. Author Armand Ensanian devoted more than 5 years of his life to compile info, write and photograph such a […]
The Wide-Range Pirelli DIABLO™ Lineup From Street And Track To Most Elite Road Racing Performance Tires
Published by November 24th, 2016 in Editorial and Videos.Pirelli brand ambassador Cristy Lee, who is an avid track day rider herself, breaks down the specific purposes of the DIABLO™ ROSSO™ III, DIABLO™ ROSSO CORSA, DIABLO™ SUPERCORSA SP, DIABLO™ SUPERCORSA SC and DIABLO™ SUPERBIKE applications.
New KRAUS 49 mm Triple Trees For 2006-Up Harley Dyna Models
Published by November 24th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.These new KRAUS 49mm Triple Trees are designed and engineered to improve the handling of your Harley Dyna. The company states that they applied all of the knowledge that they have gained from their Dynamoto Inverted front ends to the design and geometry of these trees. The 49mm trees have 0 degree of rake and a proprietary offset that […]
3 New Screamin’ Eagle Air Cleaners For Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight
Published by November 23rd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The new Harley-Davidson® Milwaukee-Eight engine performance can be amplified with new Screamin’ Eagle® Products available now from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories. Building performance with precision, Screamin’ Eagle Air Cleaners for Milwaukee-Eight ramps up horsepower, torque and throttle response without compromising the riding experience delivered by the new Big Twin engine in 2017 Harley-Davidson […]
The World’s Most Expensive Production Motorcycle? The T12 Massimo. $335,000.
Published by November 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This Italian machine was designed by late motorcycle designer Massimo Tamburini whose famed was acquired when he imagined the Ducati Paso 750, the Ducati 916 (both exhibited at Guggenheim Museum’s 1998 “Art of the Motorcycle”) and the MV Augusta F4. Before his passing in 2014 following a long battle with cancer, Massimo worked without budget […]
Fine Art Custom Paint Jobs Are Back?
Published by November 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.Because of the retro trend in custom building and of tighter customization budgets during this last decade, custom paint jobs were often quite simple, with little if any fine art airbrushing jobs. Of course with the exception of the murals adorning most big wheel baggers. But nothing comparable to the “paint excess” of the 90’s. Personality […]
Bonhams Las Vegas Auction. A Strong Line-Up Of Pre-World War II Motorcycles With Extremely Rare Flying Merkel And Feilbach LTD.
Published by November 22nd, 2016 in Editorial and Events.The Bonhams’ seventh annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction is scheduled for January 26th at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Leading the strong line up of pre-World War II motorcycles, and leading the auction list is one of the most sought after early machines in the world – an original, unrestored 1913 Flying […]
France. Motorcycle Riders And Passengers Required To Wear Gloves.
Published by November 22nd, 2016 in Editorial.If you want another proof of how stringent are regulations for European bikers, here is a new one. Since Sunday November 20, French bikers and their passengers are required to wear gloves homologated by the European Community (EC) First infraction is 68 euros ($65) and one point on your driver license. If ticket is not […]
Enjoy the views and the sound. Sorry, no smell…
An Art Deco Streamliner Crafted By Max Hazan
Published by November 21st, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Admit that you never saw a motorcycle like that before. And it’s the forte of motorcycle artist/builder Max Hazan. Creating machines that he never saw before, nor us… Max considers the motorcycle as an artistic medium to express his creativity, emphasizing beauty and elegance much more than rideability or performance. Designing and working like a […]
Ness Deep Cut Inverted Air Cleaner Kits
Published by November 20th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.These air cleaners improve the patented Big Sucker™ technology thanks to an inverted filter top that maximizes airflow by pulling in air from the face of the air cleaner as well as the traditional method of pulling air from the sides. Housing and back plate are machined from billet aluminum for reduced weight. The black […]
Flashback. The Way Motorcycles Were Made In Early 1900’s.
Published by November 20th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Casting. Handcraft machining. Everything assembled manually. It was the way all motorcycle makers were working before the advent of the assembly line. Don’t adjust your computer sound volume. In this silent movie watch the way it was done at the UK Rover Company, a manufacturer known for its Imperial model, a 3.5hp diamond-framed motorcycle with […]
