The 112th edition of the SWISS-MOTO Motorcycle and Tuning Show (Feb 19-22) broke all records with more than 70,000 visitors. Under the motto of Speed, the show organizers showcased a range of dragsters with world’s fastest bike pilot Rocky Robinson and Swiss speed junkie, Urs Erbacher explaining their race machines. The jury of customizers from Germany […]
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Postcards From 2015 Swiss-Custom Customizing And Tuning Show
Published by March 25th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Breaking News. Lehman Trikes To Close Its Spearfish, South Dakota Operation. Moving To California.
Published by March 24th, 2015 in Builders and Events.Craig Arrojo, CEO of Champion Investments, owner since 2012 of Lehman Trikes, announced that the Spearfish manufacturing facility will close. The operation will progressively be moved during the next couple of months to a new 43,000-square-foot facility in Garden Grove, California. Arroyo justifies his decision by the fact that the Spearfish location is isolated in […]
Steve McQueen’s 1915 Cyclone Sells For $775,000
Published by March 24th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last weekend at the Mecum Auction in Las Vegas, a 1915 Cyclone board racer motorcycle once owned by Steve McQueen sold for a cool $775,000. With a production run lasting only three years starting in 1913, the Cyclone has always generated a lot of excitement. The 1915 Cyclone was part of the E.J. Cole collection […]
“Running Across The Moon”. The Quest To Go Over 200 mph On A 125 cc Motorcycle.
Published by March 24th, 2015 in Editorial and Videos.The “Moon” is of course Bonneville. For the last 3 years, a filming crew follows the efforts of Scott Kolb to get a 200+ mph Land Speed Record on a 125cc motorcycle. It is estimated that it will take one or two more years to complete the project: both to succeed in the LSR attempt […]
iPhone/iPod Ready Motorcycle Dashboard
Published by March 24th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.People are now accustomed to having the Internet available in their pockets via their smart phones or small tablets. For bikers, many different adjustable brackets are already available to attach an electronic device to your motorcycle bars. What about an iPhone or iPod ready dashboard? Sinister Wheel offers a built-in-house dashboard to keep your device […]
Custom Chrome Deluxe Harley Road Glide. Mile Eaters Welcome.
Published by March 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The US decade-long trend of big cruisers and touring bikes for baby boomers with disposable income is not over yet. But it’s only recently that the same trend is really perceptible in Europe. Not that the old continent is younger, but probably because of cost and because the roads and streets infrastructure is less appropriate […]
The Art Of Custom Leather Motorcycle Seats By Adam Croft
Published by March 22nd, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.A true artist, a master of leather art whose work is adorning the custom motorcycles of the best builders. Adam Croft refreshed his site with pictures of his most recent FN Made Chopper and Bobber series seats. Nothing impossible for this man who will always go way beyond your expectations. And if you don’t need […]
The Deaf Wife Problem. Bert feared his wife Peggy wasn’t hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might need a hearing aid. Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family Doctor to discuss the problem. The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband could […]
Enter To Win The 2015 Sturgis Rider® Sweepstakes Motorcycle and Guitar
Published by March 21st, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® has teamed up with Victory Motorcycles, Arlen Ness Motorcycles, Epiphone Guitar and AMSOIL to give one lucky Buffalo Chip fan their own 2014 Victory Gunner, customized by renowned builder Cory Ness. This one-of-a-kind low-profile hot rod features a solid pro-stock rear section, a stout front end, loads of rock ‘n’ roll […]
“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.” Hannah More
Extended Float Bowl Screws For Easy Tuning & Service
Published by March 20th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You know that the carburetor controls the ratio of the fuel/air mixture entering the engine and that the float controls the amount of fuel that enters the float chamber, restricting or cutting off the supply by its settings. Sooner or later you may need to do a jet change while tuning your carb or having […]
For The 1st Time Sturgis To Open City Park To Vendors During The 75th Rally. Sturgis city officials have announced there will be vendors and motorcycle shows and exhibitions in the Sturgis City Park during this year’s rally. It will include motorcycle stunt shows, freestyle motocross, motorcycle shows, family friendly music concerts, etc. The Sturgis […]
Artist and Designer Steve Soffa Creates Licensed Official Sturgis 75th Anniversary Timepieces and Jewelry Collection
Published by March 20th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.The Sturgis 75th Anniversary Rally is August 3-9, 2015. Expect a deluge of commemorative souvenirs. This week, award-winning artist and jewelry designer Steve Soffa debuts a new licensed line of Sturgis 75th Anniversary Commemorative timepieces and jewelry to celebrate the notable anniversary year of the rally. The new collectable line boasts creative interpretations of the […]
Although discreet on the show tour, Russell Mitchell at Exile Cycles is extremely busy creating custom bikes built from the ground up in a style that belongs only to him and also designing new bolt-on parts for customers opting for the Harley make-over. Russell tells me that half of his shop work is “scratch-built” bikes […]
2015. Daytona Bike Week. Views From The Boardwalk Bike Show.
Published by March 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.(Photography @ Horst Roesler, @ Regina Graf Springer, @ Manfred Graf for Cyril Huze)
The Many Mini LED Light Options For Baggers By Eddie Trotta
Published by March 18th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you hate your Bagger’s bulky lights flashing like a Christmas tree, you may like these front and rear LED’s low profile light options offered by Eddie Trotta at Thunder Cycle. For Harley Davidson Road King, Street Glide, and Ultra Glide models, you can replace the front stock giant signal lights with Eddie Trotta’s “Turn […]
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Handlebar Switch Wiring Harness To Run High Bars On 2014-Up Harley Baggers
Published by March 18th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.After looking at the 2014 Bagger models, custom electric components company NAMZ realized that even with the new smaller sized 4-position handlebar switch connections, there should be an easier way to fish switch wiring through the bars, especially if you equip your Bagger with tall handlebars. Their brand new, NHCX-CB14 CAN/Bus Handlebar Switch Wiring Harness […]
35 Custom Builders Bare All At 2015 Sturgis Michael Lichter’s “Naked Truth Exhibition”
Published by March 17th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Feats of mechanical engineering showing the creative design skills of 35 Custom Builders will await you at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s 2015 “Motorcycles as Art” exhibition presented by famed photographer Michael Lichter’s. Named “The Naked Truth” , 35 motorcycles representing 35 years of custom building will be featured in this exhibition laying bare the raw […]
The Feline One. The Most Expensive Limited Production Motorcycle?
Published by March 17th, 2015 in Builders and Customs.Being the most expensive in your category is one way to do business. In this case, the price is US$280,000 asked by a Switzerland-based company for its just unveiled very futuristic high-tech motorcycle, The Feline One. The model is a combo of the most expensive materials, titanium, carbon, aerospace aluminum and very fine leather. The […]
J&P Cycles Opening Year-Round Sturgis Retail Center
Published by March 17th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.After years of J&P Cycles holding down fort in Sturgis, South Dakota in the weeks before, during and after the yearly Sturgis Rally, a permanent, year-round retail center will open its doors in June 2015. The facility, located at 1650 Lazelle Street, will be undergoing a facelift prior to its opening and while the square […]
The Lucky Cat SprintBeemer. The Custom Bike With 9 Lives.
Published by March 16th, 2015 in Builders and Customs.A custom motorcycle is never finished. And if it’s a custom motorcycle for both show and race, the Lucky Cat Garage will tell you that it may take 9 lives to complete it. A bike to compete both in bike show competitions and on the track? The idea behind the SprintBeemer featured here was to build […]
2015 Daytona Bike Week. To Combat The Winter Blahs With Comforting Aaahhhs (Part 2)
Published by March 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.People, from top. Willie G. & son Bill Davidson. Cyril Huze at Rossmeyer’s. Cory Ness. Bert Baker. Cyril Huze with unknown and Willie Jones at Willie’s Chopper Time Show. Jim Nasi (Photography @ Horst Roesler, @ Regina Graf Springer, @ Manfred Graf for Cyril Huze)
Indian Motorcycle Recalls Some 2015 Model Year Scout For Rear Brake Issue
Published by March 15th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to February 13, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of rear brake power. A full or partial loss of rear braking power may […]
The Adjustable Holy Shift. Shifting Gear Ergonomics Improved.
Published by March 14th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The ways we shift gears on a motorcycle didn’t change much during a century. A step forward may be the Holy Shift, the world’s first and only shifter that adjusts on the fly to the individual rider …. and the size of his shoes. Holy Shift addresses the shifting gear ergonomics in a way never […]
LITTLE HARRY ON MATH (Part 1) A teacher asks her class, ‘If there are 5 birds sitting on a fence, and you shoot one of them, how many will be left ?’ She calls on little Harry. He replies, ‘None, they will all fly away with the first gunshot.’ The teacher replies, ‘The correct answer […]
