Finned covers belong to the beginning of the custom culture and since then have always remained popular with bikers. This new complete line of covers and accents delivers a clean, old school aesthetic to areas of the engine, outer primary and transmission, among others. Available for a wide variety of Harley-Davidson® Twin Cam® and Milwaukee-Eight® […]
Archive for February, 2018
Kuryakyn New Collection Of Finned Covers For Harley-Davidson Models
Published by February 15th, 2018 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Following Recall Related To Brake Problems Injured Rider Files Lawsuit Against Harley-Davidson
Published by February 15th, 2018 in Builders and Legal.Only days after Harley-Davidson Motor Co. officialized a motorcycle recall due to potentially defective brakes, a Texas rider filed a lawsuit in the wake of an accident that resulted in 11 surgeries with probably more to come. His attorney alleges that 6 months before the December 2016 motorcycle accident the company was aware of braking […]
Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich To Investors. Patience As Sales And Stock Slide
Published by February 14th, 2018 in Builders and Editorial.In an interview with Reuters in his office at the company’s headquarter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Harley CEO Matt Levatich said: – the the company is not exploring a merger with a rival or a private equity buyout, as some investors have speculated. – asked to be patient with his strategy to turn around the slump […]
“Passion Built” Custom Motorcycles At 2018 Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’ Exhibit
Published by February 14th, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For the 10th year, Custom bikes built from the pure passion and love of the machine will be exhibited at the Buffalo Chip free to the public this August. Curated by Michael Lichter “Passion Built – Garage to Gallery” will bring together a collection of stunning motorcycles “Passion Built” for this exhibition by 40 builders […]
“I’ve always been of the opinion that the most important thing to do is the right thing” Ted Gartner, Director of Corporate Communications at Garmin
Barnett Tool & Engineering 70th Anniversary
Published by February 13th, 2018 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Very, very few in themotorcycle industry have been able to rear this milestone. Barnett Tool & Engineering is proud to announce that 2018 is their 70th year in business in the motorcycle industry! Since Charlie and Afton Barnett started out in a small storefront in Huntington Park, Ca in 1948, they have been producing clutches […]
Sidewinder 2 into 1 Exhaust for Harley Milwaukee-Eight® Touring Models
Published by February 13th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The Milwaukee-Eight® engine offers a massive torque. So, S&S Cycle has created the next level in high performance M8 bagger exhaust. Merging a full flow stainless header into a highly engineered collector and culminating in a 4.5” muffler, the new 2 into 1 Sidewinder exhaust represents the a superb combination of style and power. S&S also included […]
The Jack Ehret Land Speed Record-Setting 1951 Vincent Black Lightning Auctioned For $929,000 In Las Vegas Returns To Collector In Australia
Published by February 13th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After setting a top auction price, the 1951 Vincent Black Lightning motorcycle is returning home to Australia where it set a national land speed record 65 years ago. The Vincent became part of Australian motoring history after Jack Ehret rode it into the record books in 1953. Forty years later his son, former sidecar racer […]
240 MM Indian Scout “Stocker Wide Tire Kit”
Published by February 11th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Installing a custom 240 mm rear tire wheel on an Indian Scout adds a very powerful and enhanced look to your bike. For this reason, RC Components just released their new “STOCKER” wheel design for 2018. This massive 18″×8.5″ size wheel was created to match the factory Indian Scout front wheel with the benefit of […]
To Celebrate Its 15th Anniversary, Custom Dynamics® Unveils The ProBEAM® Line
Published by February 10th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This year Custom Dynamics® celebratestheir 15th anniversary with their most ambitious product launch in the company’s history: offering the first “LED Light Pipe product line” for motorcycles. The innovative technology offers significant benefits while maintaining competitive pricing. “Light pipes” first gained popularity in the automotive industry with major manufacturers implementing the modern designs into automobile taillights […]
Hardcover Book About The Complete History Of Victory Motorcycles 1998-2017.
Published by February 9th, 2018 in Books and Editorial.One year ago I announced the demise of Victory, an American brand of stylish heavyweight cruiser, bagger and tourer motorcycles. The number of loyal buyers was quite high for a new brand, but after a 20-year ride, not high enough for Victory to survive. So, parent company Polaris decided to pull the plug and to […]
These young guys from Hong Kong created a jacket in which the motorcycle cover can be folded, attached and stored inside the jacket’s back (this is because of the compression bag design in the back. Also, when a biker parks his bike, the jacket can also be folded and stored inside the motorcycle cover (with […]
I am not a replica fan, for motorcycles, cars or anything else. But I easily admit that the positive feelings of riding a classic or vintage vehicle is most often overwhelmed by the worries and time spent fixing the damages caused by miles and time. In 2017, when Harley reached a continuous 60-year run with […]
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Increases Dividend, Announces Additional Share Repurchase Authorization. The Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) board of directors approved a cash dividend of $0.37 per share (3.2% yield) for the first quarter of 2018 on Feb. 2, 2018. The dividend is payable March 2, 2018 to the shareholders of record of the company’s common stock as of […]
John Munro, the son of Legendary racer Burt Munro is going to sell/auction a special edition bottle of whisky created to honor his achievements. The public auction will be held this coming Friday, 8pm to 9.30pm, at Motorcycle Mecca in New Zealand with the proceeds going to the Riverton Coast Guards. The whisky will be […]
Harley-Davidson Is Recalling Nearly 251,000 Motorcycles Worldwide (175,000 US) Because The Brakes Might Fail
Published by February 7th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 251,000 motorcycles worldwide (175,000 in the US) because the brakes might Fail. The U.S. recall covers more than 30 models from the 2008 through 2011 model years. Harley says deposits can form on brake parts if the fluid isn’t changed every two years as specified […]
Outlaw Fairing. Clean and mean! Inspired by classic motorcycle heritage, this fairing brings a road warrior attitude to most bikes with a 5.75″ headlight! The fairings are made of high quality molded ABS and paired with an opaque impact resistant acrylic windscreen for strength and durability. 35mm-49mm forks. The impact resistant Acrylic windscreen fits flush with […]
2018 Daytona TT To Feature Trackside Seating, Fun-Filled Fan Zone, Rider Autographs and Harley-Davidson Stunt Extravaganza
Published by February 7th, 2018 in Editorial, Events and Racing.America’s most unique motorcycle race – the bigger, better and faster Harley-Davidson TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys is set to dramatically expand its fan-friendly flavor on March 15, 2018, with the addition of several exciting new features. These include pit-road bleacher seating (see yellow area on map, above), which gets fans across the […]
Harley-Davidson Tuck & Roll Solo Saddle
Published by February 6th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Solo seat. An important part of giving a nostalgic bobber look to a modern motorcycle. Harley-Davidson offers many for most of its models. This Solo Saddle features a classic tuck & roll vinyl seating surface that is wrapped around a poured and contoured pad that maximizes comfort while maintaining the minimalistic “just enough to ride” […]
The Golfer… A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him. “I have some good news and some bad news,” says the surgeon. “The bad news is that I have to remove your right arm!” “Oh […]
Motor Bike Expo 10th Anniversary In Verona, Italy (January 18-21). Custom Chrome Bike Show Winners.
Published by February 5th, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s my 5th report in 12 days about the famous Italy Motor Bike Expo (160,000 paying visitors, 600 custom bikes on the floor during 4 days…) and you may be confused by some bikes that I am featuring more than one time. No, it’s not a mistake. The reason is that the most interesting customs […]
New Finish For Your Wheels. Hydrographics Printing.
Published by February 4th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.HD Wheels has been since many years the address to go to for fancy wire wheels with rims, hubs spokes and nipples finished in polished, chrome, black chrome, black nickel, gold plating, anodizing (for aluminum parts) and powder coating finishes. And now, starting this month, Andrei Rybkin is offering a new type of finishing option for motorcycle wheels. This new technique […]
10 U.S. States Object To EPA Reducing Harley-Davidson Emissions Penalty
Published by February 3rd, 2018 in Builders and Legal.Ten U.S. states and the District of Columbia said Thursday they are challenging a decision by the Trump administration to drop a requirement that Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) spend $3 million to reduce air pollution under settlement the Obama administration announced. In 2016, the Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer agreed to pay a $12 million civil fine and […]
Gloria Tramontin Struck. Lifetime Motorcyclist. 75 Years On Two Wheels And Still Riding.
Published by February 3rd, 2018 in Books and Editorial.Gloria Tramontin was age 16 in 1941 when she started to ride solo a motorcycle. That year, women simply didn’t ride motorcycle… Overcoming prejudice and personal obstacles all her life on the road, she is still riding cross country riding with either her daughter or granddaughter from her home in New Jersey. She rode many […]
Harley Sport Glide 5.5 in. Windshield
Published by February 2nd, 2018 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The all-new 2018 Sport Glide™. Strip it down and shred city streets or load it up endless miles with some room for gear. The versatile Sort Glide comes with a quick detach front Mini-Fairing allowing for an attitude change on the fly. If you load up your bike for endless miles, you may prefer to […]
