Usually, stock top bar clamps are not too exciting parts. A Cool, simple & easy custom upgrade could be these carbon inlay top clamps by Brass Balls Cycles sold in natural (MSRP $64.95) or black finish (MSRP $69.95) • Precision machined from aircraft grade 6061 T6 billet aluminum • Real carbon fiber is inlaid by hand […]
Archive for September, 2017
Carbon Fiber Inlay Bar Clamps
Published by September 30th, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.“The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided” Casey Stengel
New 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special
Published by September 29th, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.Eating up miles requires power and comfort. The new 2018 Street Glide Special is featured with a fully blacked out Milwaukee-Eight® 107 engine (1746 cc) surrounded by dark finishes flowing from headlight to exhaust. Stretched saddlebags and FLHX rear fascia accentuate the long, low profile of the tourer and create a slammed custom profile. . […]
2018 Daytona Flat Track Motorcycle Racing Tickets On Sale Now.
Published by September 29th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.This year, with a renewed rivalry between Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles, Flat Track Racing has risen from the dust. Today’s flat track racing new rules create maximum spectator enjoyment. There are a number of qualifying races in each class (Single and Twin ) that lead up to the 2 main events. The 2018 American Flat […]
New Harley-Davidson Men’s Convertible Mid-Layer Jacket
Published by September 29th, 2017 in Merchandise.As cold winds start to build momentum this fall, layer up with new Harley-Davidson gear. Insulating your body to retain heat by trapping air next to a base layer of clothing allows a rider’s energy to be focused on the ride, where it belongs. This versatile Men’s Convertible Packable Mid-Layer Jacket (98582-17VM, $130.00*) gives you two-in-one […]
Hi, Honey! Before you return from your business trip overseas, I thought I’d better let you know about the little accident I had with our F-150 pickup truck yesterday when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately it wasn’t too bad and I didn’t get hurt, so please don’t worry about me. I was coming home and […]
Fairing Lower Door Pockets For Harley Touring Models
Published by September 28th, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.These handy Kuryakyn pouches mount directly over the factory lower fairing panels, providing a convenient storage option to keep smaller items secure and at your fingertips. They are UV-tested premium formed vinyl construction offering trength, durability and shape retention whether empty or full. An interior mesh partition keeps items organized, while heavy-duty magnetic closures ensure […]
Welcome To The Slick Rick’s Streamliner Diner
Published by September 28th, 2017 in Editorial and Painters.Famed Hot Rod Artist Larry Grossman is at it again with his latest -and maybe greatest! – new print “Kool Kats and Hot Dogs at Slick Rick’s Streamliner Diner”. Hangin’ at this way-cool 1930’s Streamlined Deco Diner is an assortment of Kool Kats, Kittens, and their pooches. In the diner’s window, a sign which reads: “Special today […]
Ciro may have designed the most appealing and innovative fairing vent trim until now. The Ciro Lighted Vent Trim utilizes white light pipe technology to create a one-of-a-kind lighting effect on your Harley 2014-up Batwing fairing. Easy installation with the LED light module, plugging directly into the stock wiring harness with no cutting, drilling, or […]
On November 14, Live Online Public Auction Of The Late John Parham’s Barn Finds
Published by September 27th, 2017 in Builders and Events.The family of John Parham, founder of J&P Cycles and the President of the Board of Directors of the non-profit National Motorcycle Museum, has hired Liquid Asset Partners to hold an auction of Parham’s “barn finds” – personal property that’s never been shown in the National Motorcycle Museum. Motorcycles, Cars, Parts and Historical Artifacts will […]
S&S Cycle Just Released Black Edition V124 Performance Engines
Published by September 27th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.S&S Cycle’s line of blacked-out performance engines now includes their monster V124. Packing 128Hp and 133ft lb of torque, the Black Edition V124 is a straight bolt in for the 1984-1999 carbureted big twins and includes S&S G carb and S&S Super Stock ignition. At 10.8:1 compression and 4-1/8″ bore X 4-5/8″ stroke the V124 […]
Championship Of The Americas At AIMExpo. The Main Winners.
Published by September 27th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.One of the main highlights of any bike show is always the competition between custom builders. Last week, The Championship Of The Americas organized by Bob Kay at the AIMExpo gathered some of the best builders wishing to win the competition to qualify and get a free trip for the AMD World Championship Of Bike […]
Tyler Malinky From Lowbrow Customs Recaptures Land Speed Record
Published by September 26th, 2017 in Editorial.Tyler Malinky, founder and CEO of Lowbrow Customs, has successfully reclaimed a land speed record on his 1955 Triumph motorcycle. Starting his land speed racing career in 2010, he has set record speeds in five different classes, including the A-VG 750 record back in 2011. “It feels great to set a goal and then accomplish […]
Cobra Head Pipes For Harley-Davidson Milwaukee Eight Baggers
Published by September 26th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The Harley Milwaukee Eight, called by the mother factory as the next generation of V-Twin engines for Touring bikes, is attracting many exhaust manufacturers. Among the available choice, these Cobra Head Pipes to compliment the inner workings of the new engine. This all-new exhaust system uses a massive pulse chamber to amplify exhaust scavenging and […]
Her Name Is Betty And She’s A Classic
Published by September 25th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Harley Shovelhead from the AMF era (model years 1970-1981) had a bad reputation. Yes, it has been mocked with nicknames like “Hardly Ableson”, “Hardly Driveable,” and “Hogly Ferguson”. It was partly unjustified because many Shovel didn’t have more issues that many irons of that time. Yes, Shovels will probably weep or seep and sometimes […]
Vanguard Premium, Advanced Carbon Fiber And Titanium Motorcycle Helmets
Published by September 24th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Vanguard is complementing its line of helmets launched this past May with a new full-face version. These new helmets, developed in partnership with helmet manufacturer Veldt and riding tech innovator Fusar, are fully ECE/DOT-approved and stated as among the lightest and closest fitting that can be found in the market. They can optionally be factory-fitted […]
AIMExpo. CEO’s of Harley-Davidson and Polaris Offered Keynote Addresses Focusing On New Riders
Published by September 23rd, 2017 in Editorial and Events.We all know that the future of the power sports industry lies with new riders. How to discover and develop these new riders is a tough challenge. On this topic, on Thursday morning at the AIMExpo in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Polaris Industries CEO’s shared their ideas. […]
Red Shift 468 Cam For Harley-Davidson Milwaukee Eight Engines
Published by September 23rd, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.New from Red Shift Cams® is the 468 bolt-in grind for 107 and 114″ Milwaukee Eight engines. The 468 delivers significant improvements in power and throttle response right where you ride. The Red Shift 468 is designed to compliment the Milwaukee Eight heads’ high intake flow while its unique design overcomes the restrictive exhaust port […]
Royal Enfield’s 750cc Bike Rivaling Harley-Davidson Street 750 Likely To Debut At EICMA Show. The parallel twin 750cc engine will be fitted in Continental GT’s double-cradle frame for the new Royal Enfield bike. It is the only a double-cradle frame with Royal Enfield at present that can handle 750cc engine. The parallel-twin 750cc mill is […]
First Customized Brand New 2018 Fat Boy?
Published by September 22nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.For each new motorcycle model there is a rush from dealers and from independent shops to become the first to customize it and to make it known by the largest number of bikers. Even if customization is limited, like in this case, to a 4-day labor job and a very limited number of motorcycle brand […]
Male Self Examination For Alzheimer Disease (It Takes only 15 seconds) If you are male and over 60 yrs old, you SHOULD take this Alzheimer’s Test How fast can you guess these words and fill-in the blanks? 1. _ _NDOM 2. F_ _K 3. P_N_S 4. PU_S_ 5. S_X 6. BOO_S Answers: 1. RANDOM […]
When Too much is Almost Enough. Big Cubes from R&R Cycles.
Published by September 21st, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.They say you can’t beat cubic inches. So why not go all the way with a complete 155 cubic inch V-Twin says R&R Cycles. Built completely in-house, this Billet Beast combines R&R’s own 4.625 inch flywheel assembly with a pair of 4.60 inch billet cylinders bolted to a set of billet crankcases. If however, what […]
Michelin Introduces New Tires for Select 2018 Harley-Davidson® Softail® Motorcycles
Published by September 21st, 2017 in Editorial and Wheels.Michelin introduces Scorcher® tires to equip the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy®, Low Rider® and Breakout® motorcycles which were revealed in mid-August. For select 2018 Softail motorcycles, two new Michelin-Harley-Davidson co-branded Scorcher tires are available as original equipment. The MICHELIN Scorcher® 31 features traditional cruiser styling cues while the MICHELIN Scorcher® 11 provides a sportier look. […]
Postcards From 20th European Bike Week. Faaker See, Austria. September 5-10.
Published by September 20th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Events.American Flat Track To Return To Daytona International Speedway’s Legendary Tri-Oval for the second annual DAYTONA TT on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Published by September 20th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Following the sport’s hugely successful debut event inside the world’s only motorsports stadium this past March, American Flat Track will be back under the lights in 2018. Fans attending Bike Week At DAYTONA festivities can look forward to another action-packed evening as the top dirt track motorcycle racers in the world battle on a custom […]
Bill Dodge To Swim Or Sink. Help!
Published by September 19th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Hurricane Irma affected Floridians from Key West to Jacksonville. Because of wind, but mainly flooding in Daytona Beach where is located Bling’s Cycles, the shop of well known custom builder Bill Dodge. During the passing of Irma, Bill spend the full night with Buddy, Bill’s dog. defending his shop against the flooding coming from the […]
