Harley-Davidson Museum® announces the opening of its special exhibit – “The Race of Gentlemen”. At the intersection of speed and style, The Race of Gentlemen has become a must-see and must-do automotive carnival. Dedicated craftsmen and women build and restore vintage American hot rods and motorcycles to blast down the beaches of the Jersey Shore. […]
Archive for May, 2017
Upcoming Race of Gentlemen Exhibit At Harley-Davidson Museum
Published by May 31st, 2017 in Customs and Events.The Marman Twin was a motorcycle produced n 1948 and 1949.by Marman Products of Inglewood, California owned by Herbert “Zeppo” Marx from comedy act the Marx Brothers ((the straight man to his zany co-star siblings, 2nd from left on photo) The simultaneously firing 2-stroke boxer weighs 30 pounds, cranks out 3.5 horsepower and was originally […]
Indian Motorcycle Teamed Up With Rokker Denim For A Line A High Quality Jeans. Only Sold In The EMEA Region.
Published by May 31st, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.At the Bike Shed London show, Indian Motorcycle and The Indian Rokker Company unveiled the Original Rokker Indian Jeans featuring an Indian branded leather patch on the rear and pocket tab. These have been exclusively designed for Indian and will only available in Indian dealers from the end of June 2017 and come in a collectable wooden […]
Vanguard Launching 2 Full-Carbon, Ultra-Light, Connected Premium Helmets
Published by May 30th, 2017 in Accessories and Customs.Vanguard, the new motorcycle company based in New York City that debuted its Roadster prototype motorcycle on December 2016 at the International Motorcycle Show, is launching its first line of full-carbon, ultra-light, connected helmets in partnership with helmet manufacturer Veldt and riding tech innovator Fusar. Says Francois-Xavier Terny, CEO of Vanguard Moto Inc. “We appreciate […]
A very long time in the making, the museum honoring the greatest daredevil of all time is now open. Over the course of his career, Even Knievel attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. He was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 The 2-story 13,000 sq.ft museum is located in Kansas, right […]
American Flat Track Twins At The Illinois State Fairgrounds. Bryan Smith Pulled Off A 3rd Successive Mile Miracle Aboard His Indian Scout FTR750.
Published by May 30th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.The victory was the defending Grand National Champion’s fourth race win in a row overall, making him just the fifth rider in series history to accomplish that feat. It certainly did not come easily on Saturday afternoon. Smith hoped to make an escape at the start, building up more than a half-second advantage early on […]
Warr’s Rascal Racer. A Rideable Custom And Above All Else A Genuine Harley-Davidson.
Published by May 29th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Events.You know, the Battle Of The Kings (BOKT) is on several continents, making Harley dealers compete against each other, improving the company’s image and each dealer retail bottom line. This “Rascal Racer” is one of the customs that I missed in 16/17 when it won the Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland Battle of the Kings custom […]
Builder Championship Of The Americas In Columbus, Ohio. Time To Register.
Published by May 28th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Registration is open for the Championship of the Americas in Columbus, Ohio September 21st thru the 24th 2017. Just go to AIMExpo Championship Rules And Registration Page. This Championship of the Americas is the most prestigious show in North America when it comes to the world custom bike building scene. It is the only official […]
HitMan Slip-Ons By Magnaflow For Harley-Davidson Tourers
Published by May 26th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.American exhaust manufacturer Magnaflow lists the features and benefits of these Hitman Slip-Ons new offering as not only adding extra style to your tourer but also as being a true bolt-on dynamic performance improvement to your bike. For 95-16 and 17-up Harley touring bikes. Other benefits include. A very rich, thundering bass sound quality. 4½” […]
A Tennessee couple, Dave and Rebecca Kosmitis, both bona fide rednecks, had 9 children. They went to the doctor to see about getting Dave “fixed:”. The doctor gladly started the required procedure and asked them what finally made them make the decision. Why, after 9 children, would you choose to do this? Dave replied that they […]
All Of Erik Buell Racing In Liquidation Again Beginning June 7.
Published by May 25th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.I am not sure if the saga of American motorcycle sport company EBR which produced street and racing motorcycles, is going to end on June 7, or will continue under a new form/ownership that nobody in the industry can predict. The only thing we know for sure is that EBR shut down beginning of the […]
You can use these Hornet Lights as turn and/or running lights using the right model and color lens. The beauty is a simplified installation with wiring (from top to bottom) either through stud, housing, top (mirror) You pick your supplied lens color respecting the intended use of these Hornet lights while respecting Federal regulations: red when […]
An Excellent Custom Moto Guzzi By Tom Dixon Named Tomoto During Milan Design Week.
Published by May 25th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.At the show, Tom Dixon’s massive Multiplex exhibition – a showcase of his designs – presented the Tomoto motorcycle. It features what many like, ultimate simplicity, raw aluminum, patterned covers and wheels and of course his signature lamp/headlight. A short video about his love for the Moto Guzzi motorcycles still made in the same factory […]
Fender Struts are only struts, but Indian Scout owners can get some billet aluminum ones utilizing the factory rear fender mounting locations. Great to replace the unfinished hardware on each side. Sold in pair with chrome hardware included. Black $259.95 Chrome $279.95. Arlen Ness.
Burt Munro 50th Anniversary World Speed Record Celebrated This Year In Bonneville By Burt’s Great Nephew Lee Racing A Current Day Indian Scout Streamliner
Published by May 24th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Fifty years ago a motorcyclist from New Zealand entered the record books in a never-to-be-forgotten moment on the Bonneville Salt Flats on his Indian Scout Streamliner. Celebrated in the featured film, “The World’s Fastest Indian,” Burt Munro transcends motorcycling and is an icon for pushing personal boundaries and rising above conventional limitations. To commemorate Burt’s […]
Harley-Davidson Building A Factory In Thailand To Serve Its International Customers. United Steelworkers (USW) Strongly Condemns.
Published by May 24th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Milwaukee-based company said that this new factory will not affect its U.S. operations. “Asia Pacific is a growth market for Harley-Davidson because of its expanding economy, growing middle class, positive consumer spending trends and increasing market demand for larger motorcycle sales,” a spokesman for the company said. But United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo […]
For the 4th year, Harley-Davidson welcomed bikers May 20-21 downtown Cologne near the famous Church and around for festivities, a parade of 2500 riders to the Rhine river. It was followed by a 2-daybike show sponsored by Metzeler and Custom Chrome Europe. The event is free of access for the public at large, but each […]
On a four-lane LA freeway a Toyota pulls across into the lane reserved to carpool vehicles and motorcycles. A Harley biker has no time to stop and smashes straight into the back of the car. As he hits the car he moans: “Oh f**k” and is thrown on to the moving vehicle. He posted this […]
John Shope Signature Series By Mustang Seats For Indian Motorcycle
Published by May 24th, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Seats.These 4 seats for Indian models are designed by John Shope of Dirty Bird Concepts and handcrafted by Mustang Seats. They are available in either a Café or two-up Tripper style, featuring a diamond-stitched pattern with the exception of the Café style for the Scout which is Tuck and Roll stitched. All four seats feature […]
New Paint Color Options For New Indian Chieftain Limited
Published by May 23rd, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Painters.Indian Motorcycle announced an expanded range of paint color options for the new Chieftain Limited, the fastest-selling bagger in Indian Motorcycle history launched April 4, 2017. The new options are: Silver Smoke, Wildfire Red over Thunder Black, White Smoke, and Star Silver over Thunder Black. .At the same price point of $24,499. The will be available […]
To complete an old school style, these solid brass exhaust tips are available either for 1 3/4” and 2” diameter pipes in short or long curve design. Easy to install in minutes by sliding the tips inside your pipes then drilling a small holes through them for securing them together with a small screw. Models […]
Design Engineering Inc. specializes in heat and sound protection for every powersport application. DEI premium exhaust wraps are designed to keep heat contained within the metal pipes of the exhaust system. This keeps the heat expanded longer increasing the velocity of gas flow out of the exhaust header and exhaust system mufflers. Wrapping your header […]
The Motorcycle Community Mourns The Loss Of Nicky Hayden
Published by May 23rd, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Former MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden died in hospital on Monday, five days after he was hit by a car while training on his bicycle. Hayden was training on the Rimini coast following a motorcycle race at nearby Imola. He was 35. Hayden won the MotoGP title in 2006, finishing narrowly ahead of Italian great […]
Continuously produced since 1957, the Sportster, with all its successive models under the product code XL, may be one of the truest representation of Harley’s DNA. Easy to handle light bikes, with attitude and able to race against the best brands with very few modifications. Far from the “beginner” bike image that some try to […]
Custom Diamond Pattern Sportster Gas Tank
Published by May 21st, 2017 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Looking for old school motorcycle styling with a different twist? This diamond-pattern TIG-welded steel construction gas tank may be your ticket to a quite unique retro look. Measuring approximately 23” with a 3” deep deep tunnel, this gas tank holds 3 gallons of fuel and will work great for both carbureted and fuel injected 2004-2017 […]
