Archive for December, 2016



444 Series Shocks For Indian Scout

After more than a decade of ruling the roads with their road proven 440 Series shocks, Progressive Suspension is offering another breakthrough design, now available The Indian Scout and Scout Sixty The technology is dubbed Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) for its unique ability to dynamically adjust damping as you ride. The result is more comfort, […]

New Motorcycle Brand Vanguard Showing Its Running Roadster Prototype All Weekend At New York IMS

Vanguard is showing this weekend the first running prototype of the Roadster during the New York IMS Show at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Vanguard is an entirely new and distinct premium motorcycle brand. with its first model designed, engineered and to be built in Brooklyn, NY. Vanguard Moto Inc. is conducting an equity crowdfunding […]

New Keg Risers For Springer Front Ends

Brass Balls Cycles released another custom part used on its custom projects. These Keg Risers are to attach 1” bars on Springer type front ends. Machined from 6061 T6 aircraft grade billet aluminum. Dimensions are: 2-1/2″ tall x 2″ diameter. Bars rise: 1-3/4″ from bottom of riser to center of the bars. Sold in set […]

2017 Verona Motor Bike Expo. January 20-21-22.

The upcoming international Motor Bike Expo will feature 670 exhibitors from all over the world with visitors expected to pass last year’s number of 155000. During 3 days, Verona in Italy becomes the capital of the motorcycle world with exhibitions by the largest manufacturers, the best custom parts vendors, the top custom builders, guests from […]

Joke Of The Week

On the first day, God created the dog and said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this I will give you a life span of twenty years.” The dog said, “That’s a long time to be barking. How about only ten years […]

Triumph Infor Rocket To Be Featured Tonight December 8 On Velocity Network

Triumph Motorcycles endeavour to reclaim the motorcycle land speed record in 2016 was thoroughly documented for Guy Martin’s hit TV show ‘Guy Martin: Fastest Man On Two Wheels’. The 45-minute special episode will air on the Velocity network tonight Thursday, December 8 at 10:00pm EST (7:00pm PST), giving viewers a chance to see the inside […]

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Joy Ride. Uhl’s New Painting Release For The Holidays

It’s the second piece in David’s newest collection, the Holiday series.  Last year, he released the first piece, “Timber Titan”. This new piece, titled “Joy Ride” shows the absolute delight of being young, taking a bike for a spin (with or without permission and no matter the weather) and preparing for the holidays.  (photo @ […]

Raw And Rusted Single Guzzi

Easy to imagine bikers scratching their heads front of this contraption. Yes, it’s a custom bike powered by a single 375 cc made from a 750 cc Italian Moto Guzzi. The design from Jeff Grunlach is based on his own one-off fabricated frame and includes Norton clutch and transmission, Honda wheels, forks and brakes. 280 […]

Pump Up Audio Performance With The Harley Boom! Stage II Touring Speakers Kit

You can add a big, bold sound to a Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle model with the new Boom! Audio Stage II 6.5” Batwing Fairing Speakers (P/N 76000524A, $329.95*) from Harley-Davidson®. Powered by a dedicated 300 watt amplifier (sold separately), Stage II speakers are designed to work seamlessly with the factory-installed Boom!Box infotainment unit on 2014-later Touring […]

Night Shift Custom Electric Motorcycle

Weird but why not? What you are looking at is an electric-drive conversion of a 2003 Suzuki Savage. Where the motor used to be is a battery pack of cells from a Nissan Leaf electric car, wired here in series for a total of 116 volts.  There are four flat-pack Lithium Manganese Oxide (LiMn2O4) batteries […]

Super Small Axle Covers For 2008-2017 Harley Models

To improve a very simple part may be a challenge. I am talking about axle covers to hide the ugly factory nut. The goal was to make covers as small as possible. A more complex task than you think because you need to keep enough material for the threads of two set screws to attach […]

Sinister Air Cleaners To Match All Their Sinister Wheels

Always nice to have an air cleaner whose design is matching the one of your wheels. So if you are about to choose a set of custom wheels, know that Sinister offers a matching air cleaner design for all their wheels. (many more designs than shown here) They will add a little bit of performance boost […]

Fast Motorcycle Industry News

Harley-Davidson York Plant Is Hiring 400 Seasonal Workers. Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations is hiring approximately 400 seasonal workers for its upcoming surge period. Surge enables Harley-Davidson to increase its manufacturing capacity to produce more bikes in anticipation of increased customer demand in the spring and summer riding months. Recruiting for these positions is starting now. Seasonal positions […]

EPA Finalizes 2017 Volume Requirements for Ethanol

Last week, the EPA quietly published the 2017 volume requirements and associated percentage standards under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program passed into law by Congress several years ago. The law requires oil companies to blend increasing volumes of renewable fuels like ethanol with gasoline and diesel. Under the law, the EPA has the authority […]

Scrambler Inspired Miller Time Sportster

Since I used the word Scrambler in this feature headline, let me anticipate your reactions, and write the true definition of what was and what is now a Scrambler motorcycle. Originally, Scramblers were off-road motorcycles mostly used for motocross racing. They died in the 70’s, now replaced by modern lightweight motocross bikes racing on MX […]

RC Components Mission Eclipse Wheels

A modern 7-spoke wheel design for all those looking for simplicity that will never go out of style. Available For Harley, Indian, Victory & Metric models: These RC Components forged wheels are offered in sizes ranging from 16 x 3.5” to 26 x 3.75, with ABS options (“standard” ABS brakes or “linked” ABS brakes), to […]

Did You Know? S&S Cycle Will Rebuild Your Stock Harley-Davidson Engine.

The S&S Cycle Service & Speed Center can rebuild your stock Evolution or Twin Cam Engine. All engine rebuilds will need to be facilitated by an S&S Cycle Dealer. You can check out the details and pricing for these rebuild services on their website. S&S Cycle can also rebuild Harley-Davidson Panhead and Shovelhead engines. Cost […]

Double Shot High Intensity LED Taillight

Designed by Kevin and CNC machined out of solid aluminum, as the name implies, this taillight features 2 x 1” diameter dual intensity strong LED lights. So, it’s good for a run and brake light setup. The lights housing is highly polished and attached to the back plate with polished stainless steel socket head screws […]

Thought Of The Day

      “I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

Breaking News. A New American Motorcycle Brand Is Born. Vanguard To Launch The Roadster In New York December 9.

Vanguard is a new brand with a premium motorcycle designed and built in Brooklyn, NY. The company is led by renowned designer Edward Jacobs and serial entrepreneur Francois-Xavier Terny. They partnered a couple years ago with the intention of “ building, with a fresh perspective and unique approach, a premium motorcycle brand of revolutionary effect.” […]

Only 30 Fat Spokes

The trend is towards visually lighter wheels offering more air and showing more light. And it’s also true for spoke wheels. At the opposite of the period from the mid 80’s to the end of the 90’s when there was an escalation of the number of spokes fitted on a rim (remember the 120-spoke wheels […]

Escaping A Motorcycle Cop Who Got Better Riding Skills Than You

Some may be tempted to flee after being lit by police. Never a great idea. Especially if the motorcycle Cop chasing you has better riding skills than you, something you should always anticipate, anyway. The scene is in Brazil and shot from the policeman helmet camera. The video images are quite crappy, but this chase […]

UK Project Indian Scout Contest Winner

Indian Motorcycle dealerships across the UK were invited to build a customized Indian Scout or Scout Sixty in just 90 days in a partnership with the UK’s national motorcycle show, “Motorcycle Live”. Ten dealers took up the opportunity to show off their creations to an audience of 113,172 visitors with 1,905 of these voting for their favorite Project Scout by […]

2017 Classic Triumph Calendar. A 12-Month Supply Of Bonnies, Trophys And T-Birds

The art calendar is not dead… If you are into Triumph, you may like this 2017 twelve-month calendar featuring many classic Triumph, from a UK-version Bonneville to a truly rare 1936 Val Page single. Also, a rare Rickman, a Trident, Speed Twins, a T100 and an early style Chopper and Bobber  and more. Printed on […]

Low Profile Seat With Backrest For 08-17 Harley Tourers

Find your perfect fit with a Low Profile Touring Seat from Drag Specialties Seats. This seat features a low profile design with the driver area cut narrow in the front to help eliminate pressure on the inner thighs. The interior of the double-bucket seating areas uses molded flexible urethane foam on top of a 3/16” ABS […]



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