The all-new Street Scrambler has been developed to deliver more purposeful and beautiful Scrambler style with unique features and detailing. Sharing the same contemporary custom styling principles as the Street Twin, the new Street Scrambler has the iconic Bonneville silhouette combined with clean lines, minimal bodywork and modern finishes such as the elegant fuel tank […]
Archive for November, 2016
Triumph Presents The All-New Street Scrambler
Published by November 9th, 2016 in Builders and Events.New Fork Braces From Performance Machine
Published by November 9th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.The benefit of a fork brace is to improve lateral stiffness and prevent forks from twisting. Performance Machine announced the introduction of new its own fork brace to their ever-growing accessory lineup. PM Fork Braces are currently available for 39MM, 41MM and 49MM fork tube applications, and are designed to be modular for easy installation. Integrated […]
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S&S Cycle Launching Power Terms Financing Program
Published by November 8th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle, in conjunction with Nextep Funding is proud to release Power Terms Financing. It’s a first of its kind financing tool designed to help riders start enjoying S&S Performance with minimal cash outlay. Partnering exclusively with S&S Cycle dealer network, S&S is now offering customers the financial services they need to get started today. […]
Must be because of the geographic features of Russia, going from tundra to coniferous forest to grassland, to semi-desert and because of poor roads or a lack of road that Russians have a passion for unusual heavy-duty vehicles. Of course there is the well known Ural sidecar and now this Tarus 2×2 for work and off-road […]
The 2016-2017 Progressive Motorcycle Show Tour Will Visit 7 Cities
Published by November 8th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Tour is now a seven-city tour (no more Miami) starting in Long Beach California November 18, 2016 and ending in Chicago February 10, 2017. A celebration of bikes, apparel and gear and featuring custom builds, vintage machines and related attractions. At each city tour stop. custom builders and amateurs are going to […]
Long Live The Long Modern Chopper
Published by November 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have known custom builder Larry Curik since the mid 90’s, like him touring the winter show tour, our custom bikes competing for the same trophies and bragging rights. When the big recession of 2008 hit , like so many, Larry had to find another way than the custom scene to make a decent living. […]
Cooper Smithing Co. Hand-made Motorcycle Fenders
Published by November 6th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.“By hammer and hand do all things stand.” With this philosophy, Joey Henry hand-makes some of the most beautiful and precise steel fenders you can dream of for your custom motorcycle. In a shed in his village of Buckley near Seattle, he hammers them Rippled, Flat Beaded, with a Reverse Lip, etc, challenging the modern […]
For those looking for the complete dark look, Barnett offers a Stealth Series cables line featuring black vinyl finish with black chrome elbows and hardware. They come with Barnett own High Efficiency inner wire for the longest life, smoothest action and reduced lever effort. These cables are available for 1987 & later Harley Davidson and 1999 […]
Joe Merkel started designing his own motorcycle in 1903 in Milwaukee. A 316 cc one-cylinder engine which was was also used in the contemporary Indian. In 1910 he launched the first two-cylinder engine. His company was bought in 1911 by Miami Cycle and Manufacturing Company of Middletown, Ohio and the original trademark “Merkel Light” was […]
“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it’s not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” Dalai Lama
Icon 1000, based in Portland, Oregon sells men’s and women’s gear. And when each fashion season ends, after hours, some members of the team build a radical bike to add to the company “Moto Harem.” All projects designed and built with retro cues and future tech. Named after the preferred booze intake of the building […]
Ken’s Factory Coming To 2017 Drag Specialties FatBook
Published by November 4th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Drag Specialties have given attention to detail; the stylish and detailed craftsmanship that Ken’s Factory is known for. A new partnership between Ken’s Factory and Drag Specialties, hitting the ground running orders from Drag to Ken’s for hundreds of part numbers are underway. Coming to the 2017 Drag Specialties FatBook, these premium, world-class components will […]
Storz Steering Damper Kit For Harley Sportster Roadster Model
Published by November 4th, 2016 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.The purpose or a steering damper is to dampen oscillations in the front fork assembly (aka headshake) when the front wheel is deflected from its normal track by road bumps, tire reaction, frame flex, etc. .Developed for Harleys latest café racer style Sportster Roadster model, this complete bolt-on steering damper kit features a 16-position adjustable, […]
The Victory “Thank A Hero” Program To Donate Up to $100,000 To US Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans
Published by November 4th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles® is proud to launch the “Thank A Hero” program, which invites the public to thank a military veteran or active service member with a personalized note posted to the Victory Motorcycles Website. Victory will donate $100 to IAVA for every “Thank A Hero” note submitted on behalf of a U.S. military veteran or active […]
Polaris Recalls 2016-17 Slingshot For Possible Brake Issue
Published by November 3rd, 2016 in Builders and Events.Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured between Dec. 28, 2015 to April 27, 2016. In the affected units, the brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles. Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced […]
Destroyer Exhaust For Harley Baggers
Published by November 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Parts from custom builders are born as one-off, usually for radical projects. As is this Destroyer exhaust now available from the Covngtons shop. Bold, powerful looking, it features a 3-step header with a patented Covingtons wide collector. It is sold with heat shields, short baffles, O2 ports plug and the necessary mounting hardware. Will fit […]
Is Law Enforcement Training To Terminate Bikers?
Published by November 3rd, 2016 in Events and Legal.I publish below the highlights of a just written set of remarks and comments made by David “Double D” Devereaux. He is the Spokesperson for the Washington State Council of Clubs, Founder of the Motorcycle Profiling Project, and works with motorcyclists at the national level. Below are the highlights. The full article is HERE. Practice […]
Trigger And Zombie Hand Levers For Harley Softail And Touring Models
Published by November 3rd, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These custom hand levers are now available for select ’15-’17 Harley-Davidson® Softail™ and ’14-’16 Touring owners. Trigger Levers – New for ’14-’16 Touring & ’15-’17 Softails Kuryakyn Trigger Levers incorporate an extended “trigger” to provide maximum leverage. The rider’s normal hand placement allows both index fingers to fall naturally into place and utilize the trigger […]
Limited Time Pricing On S&S Cycle Winter Power Package.
Published by November 2nd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Limited time pricing. S&S Cycle let you save over $400 on one of their ultimate performance packages. S&S introduces the NEW Winter Power Package designed to transform your big twin into the monster it was meant to be! Bump 1999-’06 engines from 88ci to 100ci and 2007-’17 engines from 96ci or 103ci to 110ci with […]
At Las Vegas SEMA Show, Polaris Debuted Turbocharged Kid Rock SS-R Concept Slingshot
Published by November 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As a featured vehicle at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and paying tribute to Detroit’s bad-boy rocker, Polaris introduced the turbocharged Slingshot Kid Rock SS-R concept. A collaboration between Slingshot® and Bob Fehan Motorsports, the SS-R concept pushes approximately 400 horsepower through the signature three-wheeler’s rear wheel, thanks to a custom intercooled turbocharging system […]
Buffalo Chip “Rock The Holidays” Sweepstakes. Win Autographed Guitars and Shopping Sprees
Published by November 2nd, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.The Buffalo Chip, the largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ is teaming up with some of the biggest names in music and apparel to give away two very cool collector’s guitars and two hefty holiday shopping sprees. The Members of rock bands Buckcherry and Pop Evil each added their signatures to an Epiphone Les Paul Special guitar while […]
Royal Enfield New bikes Will Be Powered By New Family Of More Poweful Twin Cylinder Engines. Enfield wants its models to be compared to big brands like Harley, Indian, Triumph, etc. and in 2017 plans to increase the number of variants and compete with the best in business. One such larger cc Royal Enfield motorcycle […]
Harley-Davidson CoolFlow Fan For 2017 Touring Models
Published by November 1st, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Engines.Your Harley Touring engine overhearing in rush-hour traffic, during parade duty, in extreme temperature environments? The CoolFlow Fan (P/N 26800128; P/N 26800121; P/N 26800120, $299.95*) for Touring models is engineered to maximize rider and passenger comfort and keep your cool on a sweltering summer day. Unlike traditional fan kits that try to cool the engine by […]
Operation Octane. Dealers Compete For The Best Custom Built Victory Octane. You Decide The Winners.
Published by November 1st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles® has launched “Operation Octane,” a contest that has Victory dealers competing against each other by turning wrenches to create the ultimate custom Victory Octane®motorcycle. You’ve seen Victory Octane customs built by builders like Zach Ness, Aaron Colton and Rick Fairless. Now, over 20 Victory dealers from around the world have created their own interpretations […]
New Classic Women’s Skinny Jeans From Harley-Davidson. For The Road Or The Rave
Published by November 1st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Dressed up for a concert or geared up for the road, the new Women’s Skinny Low-Rise Jeans (P/N 99135-17VW, starting at $75.00*) deliver wardrobe versatility. These black jeans offer classic five-pocket styling in a comfortable 10-ounce denim blend of 68-percent cotton, 30-percent polyester, and 2-percent spandex. The fit on these women’s jeans is low-rise and slim […]
