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 […]
Archive for September, 2017
Vanguard Premium, Advanced Carbon Fiber And Titanium Motorcycle Helmets
Published by September 24th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.
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 […]
Luggage Tie-Down Anchors For Harley-Davidson Models
Published by September 19th, 2017 in Accessories, Chassis and Customs.Tie-Down Anchors are your ticket to more time riding and less time spent mounting gear on that next road trip. Available in two variations, these easy-access mounting points offer a safe, secure and convenient location for attaching luggage straps or bungee cords on Harley-Davidson® models. The Kuryakyn Rear Tie-Down Anchors install discreetly to rear fender […]
Good design is about creating objects and machines that stand the test of time, The Chopper design is one of the few ones having acquired a very unique sense of timelessness. In a softening motorcycle environment, can the Chopper design produced at a reasonable price works wonders to attract young new bikers? Don’t know the […]
Diamond King Sportster Gas Tank
Published by September 17th, 2017 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Gas tank with distinctive diamond-style embossings on top and on the sides. It features the same basic design as the stock counterpart but are made wider for increased capacity. This will allow for longer intervals between gas station stops on long hauls. At W&W Europe.
Flashback. 1915 Iver Johnson Motorcycle.
Published by September 16th, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.It’s for me one of the most beautiful motorcycles produced at the beginning of last century. The Iver Johnson Company (the company shared the name as its founder Norwegian-born Iver Johnson.) was first a U.S firearms and bicycle company. Launched in Fitchburg, MA in 1907, a motorcycle division was created from the conversion of a […]
Custom Indian Scout Bobber Series At Brooklyn Invitational
Published by September 15th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As the title sponsor of the ninth annual Brooklyn Invitational Custom Motorcycle Show, Indian Motorcycle unveiled three custom versions of the all-new Scout Bobber crafted by Keino Cycles, Kraus Motor Co. and skateboarding icon Steve Caballero, in conjunction with Roland Sands Design. Each of these builders brings a uniquely distinct vision and signature style. The […]
Exile Cycles 2nd Annual “Rider Roundup At The Ranch” Is October 15.
Published by September 15th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.After last year’s Exile Cycles Anniversary party, Russell Mitchell tells me that he has decided to make it an annual event. It is set for Sunday October 15 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Paramount Ranch Western Town, Agoura Hills, California (2903 Cornell Road) On the menu: vendor displays, food trucks, the renown […]
BLACK. A Promo Harley Slim Bobber By Custom Chrome Europe | Kuryakyn
Published by September 14th, 2017 in Builders and Customs.Among other strategies, distributors promote their catalogs via the bolt-on bikes they create using the custom parts they reference for dealers and end users. Each year during European Bike Week in Faak, Austria, Custom Chrome Europe presents several of these 2-wheel creations. Among them – ranging from Sportster to Bagger and named by CCE “Rides […]
Buffalo Chip TT American Flat Track Race Airs On NBC Sports Network This Evening Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.
Published by September 14th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.It’s been a little over a month since the nation’s top racing athletes went handlebar to handlebar around the brand new track in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater during the inaugural Sturgis Buffalo Chip TT American Flat Track Races. Whether you were there on Aug. 6 to see it for yourself, or weren’t able to make […]
1. Law of Mechanical Repair After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to pee. 2. Law of Gravity Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible place in the universe. 3. Law of Probability The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the […]
Two labor Unions End Partnership With Harley-Davidson
Published by September 13th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Two labor unions ended a two-decade long partnership agreement with Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N) on Tuesday, citing issues with senior management. Union leaders belonging to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the United Steelworkers (USW) said they were concerned with the way Harley’s management was handling staffing related to seasonal production. (In […]
Nova Curved Side Mount license Plate Holders By Kuryakyn
Published by September 13th, 2017 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A smooth, seamless design with no visible fasteners combined with wraparound DOT-compliant L.E.D.’s make the new Kuryakyn Nova one of the cleanest and most functional side-mount license plate frames available. Offered in horizontal or vertical mounting styles, the Nova’s curved, two-piece frame sandwiches the plate in place rather than using traditional bolts for a hardware-free […]
2017 AIMExpo In Columbus Ohio. September 21-24.
Published by September 13th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The show will boast its highest number of OEMs and bike demos to date.
Fred Kodlin Racing KR 300 Unveiled During 20th Edition Of European Bike Week
Published by September 12th, 2017 in Builders, Controls, Editorial and Events.As a yearly tradition, Fred Kodlin introduces a new custom during the European Bike Week (September 3-10) at Lake Faak, Austria This year, on Wednesday Sepy 6,the unveiling was done ar the Velden Casino on the west side of the lake with Fred Kodlin rolling out on a turbo charged 300 hp Speed Bagger named […]
Cyril Huze Post Interrupted By Hurricane Irma
Published by September 10th, 2017 in Events and Videos.Palm Beach County. 09-10-17. 8.30 am. In 11 years, my daily news website has never been interrupted by any event, even hurricanes crossing my state of Florida. But here comes category 4 Irma entering Florida with winds up to 165 mph and gusts up to 205 mph. At this time, we still have electricity and […]
Jared Mees Takes the win And The Title At The Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile
Published by September 10th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle Rogers Racing Scout FTR750) put on another masterclass performance to take the win and clinch the American Flat Track AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines crown two races early at the Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile presented by Appalachian Harley-Davidson. After nearly a quarter-century absence, it was a welcome return […]
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