On Wednesday March 11, 2015, at Destination Daytona Harley Pavilion, Dave and Jody Perewitz hosted the 1st Daytona Perewitz Custom Motorcycle Paint Show. The show was open to all brands, models and styles of motorcycles with a selected team of custom painters judging each paint job (not the motorcycle itself). The Best Of Show was […]
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Daytona Bike Week. The Perewitz Ultimate Custom Motorcycle Paint Show.
Published by March 13th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Daytona Bike Week. Allstate Unveiled New Custom Motorcycle By Arlen Ness Inc. And Rick Fairless.
Published by March 13th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.Allstate Unveiled A New Custom Motorcycle, a collaboration between Arlen Ness, Inc. and Rick Fairless. The custom Allstate Victory Gunner bike is this year’s grand prize for the sixth annual Allstate Motorcycle Sweepstakes. The bike features Ness-signature parts and a custom paint job by Fairless. Notable features also include Ness billet grips, pegs and side […]
Harley-Davidson Lays Off 169 Workers At Its Kansas City Facility
Published by March 13th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Inc. informed the state of Missouri that it will lay off 169 employees before May 11 at its vehicle and powertrain operations of Kansas City. The layoff represents 21% of the total of 800 employees currently employed at the local facilities where the Harley Street, Dyna and V-Rod models are produced. The most recent […]
2015 Daytona Bike Week. To Combat The Winter Blahs with Comforting Aaahhhs (Part 1)
Published by March 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.Phantom Fender Kits for 21″, 23″, & 26″ Wheels For Victory Cross Touring Models
Published by March 12th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.The desire to adapt a tall front wheel on a touring bike is not limited to Harley riders. RC Components has a line of Phantom Fender Kits for 21″, 23″, & 26″ wheels for 2010-Up Victory Cross touring models. These fenders are low profile, made of 16 gauge steel, pre-drilled, sold with all necessary hardware, […]
Multi-tool Bracelet That You Can Customize
Published by March 12th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A multi-tool that you can wear on your wrist is a pretty good idea. This tread bracelet is crafted of high strength, corrosion resistant 17-4 stainless steel links that include 2 to 3 functional tools each, making a total of 25 usable features like box wrenches and screwdrivers available at a moment’s notice. And it’s […]
Victory Magnum Sweepstakes. And The Winner Is … Mike Carter.
Published by March 11th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On February 17th, Mike Carter (left on top picture, posing with the Daytona Dealer Regional Marketing Manager Nate Cheeley) was ramdomly computer picked as the winner of the 2015 Cyril Huze Post/Victory Magnum Sweepstakes. Participants could register every day during the 6-week long contest, but Mike won after registering only one time on January 4th! I […]
New Metzeler 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA 120/55R26 Triple 8 Custom Bagger Tire Available In April In The USA
Published by March 11th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.METZELER celebrates 20 years of Custom V-Twin tire manufacturing with the launch of a new 26 inch front tire size added to its ME 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA line. It will be available in April in the USA. This new front tire size has been designed specifically for baggers and custom bikes, allowing customizers to enjoy […]
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Daytona Bike Week. Jim Nasi Unveils A Custom Bagger To Showcase The New Bahn™ Products Line
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Sunday in Daytona, Jim Nasi unveiled a new custom Bagger to promote the new line of Bahn™ bold components. The design philosophy behind the design of these new custom accessories is to complement rather than consume the character of your motorcycle. Vice President of Product Development Pete Amenda explains: “Jim’s style is extremely representative […]
New Burly Mini Version Of The MX Style Foot Pegs
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Billet aluminum is appropriate for big planes and your Dad’s motorcycle. But for many bikers, steel parts are the real deal. The newest Mini MX style pegs from Burly are just that. They took their existing bear trap and narrowed it up a bit for a nice balanced feel. Also makes an excellent passenger peg […]
New Women’s Vented Performance Sportswear And TVS Jacket From Harley-Davidson
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.The sportswear and jacket combination was created to maximize airflow and temperature control. Designed to increase comfort, the performance sportswear maximizes airflow from Triple Venting System™ jackets. The Vented Performance Jacket (P/N 99157-15VW, starting from $89), Vented Performance Tank (P/N 99113-15VW, $50) and Vented Performance Tee (P/N 99109-15VW, starting at $55) are constructed from polyester […]
Daytona Bike Week. Owners Of Vintage And Classic Motorcycles Met At The “True Grit” Event.
Published by March 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For this first Sunday of Daytona Bike Week, the True Grit gathering of vintage and classic motorcycles was the event not to be missed for owners and fans of old iron. Created by Warren Lane with the complicity and support of Bill Dodge, Billy Lane and Dan “Bacon” Carr, the event, whose format is informal […]
2015 Daytona Bike Week. Cold Start. Warming Up With Friends Of The Industry.
Published by March 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Because you never know what kind of weather Daytona Bike week is going to get… All vendors I talked to in person, email or phone had a great feeling about this year’s Bike Week when they setup their displays last week. Weather was gorgeous until Friday March 6th when temperatures started to drop to the […]
In Daytona Beach Victory Motorcycles Just Unveiled The Magnum X-1. The Loudest Bagger Ever.
Published by March 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It’s Victory loudest bike ever. Twist The Throttle And Crack The Volume. On the Magnum X-1, pushing the sound barrier is not just about speed. The Magnum X-1 features 10 speakers blasting 200 watts powered by the 106” Freedom V-Twin Victory engine. With the slogan “Sound Is No Barrier” the Magnum X-1 was introduced this […]
Harley-Davidson Adds New Customer Experiences To 74th Daytona Bike Week Activities.
Published by March 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Company rolls into the 74th Annual Daytona Bike Week with all main activities set from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, March 7-14, at the Daytona International Speedway. The Speedway also serves as the only place to see the 2015 motorcycle line-up, and participate in product riding demos that include the Harley-Davidson® Road Glide®, Harley-Davidson® […]
MoCycl. The World’s Smallest and Lightest Self Balancing Unicycle
Published by March 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Have you noticed the many varieties of personal electrical vehicles suddenly hitting the street? Yes, Millenials want sustainable transportation and you can expect an exponential growth of these types of machines from cruisers to bicycles to self balancing unicycles (SBU’s) to get around your everyday city life. This MoCycl is the smallest and lightest to date, […]
Custom Yamaha SR By Gasoline Motorcycles. Simple. To The Point.
Published by March 6th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Yamaha SR is without any doubt one of the most popular motorcycles used around the world for customization. Low price and user-friendly for daily rides. Many of them being turned into Cafe Racer type machines. The simple addition of clip-on handle bars, extended rear suspension, trials tires and a thumped up and heat wrapped […]
New Street-Pro™ Aluminum Swingarms For Harley Dyna Models. Stock Length Or Stretched.
Published by March 6th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Customizing a Harley Dyna? Brock’s Performance, an industry-leading innovator for performance-based products, is offering custom stock length or extended aluminum swingarms. Many customizers will choose the stretched versions available in 0-3” or 2-6” over stock. You can choose 5/8” or 3/4” pivot shaft bushings along with your choice of axle (25mm, 1”, or 28mm). These […]
Daytona Bike Week. Jim Nasi Unveils A New Custom Bagger.
Published by March 6th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sunday March 8th at 1 p.m., Jim Nasi will unveil a new custom bagger using Bahn Products, a new line of bold crafted accessories created by Kuryakyn. At the Crusher truck at Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, FL.
Daytona Duel. The 2015 Daytona Bike Week Commemorative Painting By David Uhl.
Published by March 5th, 2015 in Editorial and Painters.As you read this, artist David Uhl is on his way to Daytona Beach where he will introduce his new commemorative painting to those attending the 74th edition of the Florida rally. “Daytona Duel” is Uhl’s 11th painting he has created to celebrate and remember Daytona Bike Week. He told me that the visuals of […]
The Entire E.J. Cole Collection Of More Than 220 Motorcycles To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas March 20-21, 2015
Published by March 5th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The E.J. Cole Collection is considered by many to be the finest, most diverse single collection of American-made machines. It includes 220 motorcycles collected over a period of 50 years. Among them, 2 of Cole’s personal favorites, his 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank and his 1910 Flying Merkel Twin Racer, both in original and unrestored condition […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls LED Bullet Turn Signal Kit
Published by March 5th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is recalling 2,476 LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits manufactured between May 31, 2011 and December 16, 2014, sold for installation on 2012 and later Dynas and 2011 and later Softail models. The turn signals may not flash brightly enough to comply with federal guidelines. If the turn signals do not flash brightly enough, other […]
Breaking News. Rinehart Racing Bought By Its Current CEO Judd Hollifield.
Published by March 4th, 2015 in Customs, Events and Exhaust.Rinehart Racing®, a leading aftermarket manufacturer of high performance exhaust products for Harley-Davidson®, today announced the purchase of the company by current CEO, Judd Hollifield. With the ownership change, company founder Gerald Rinehart will retire from an active role within the company with Mr. Hollifield remaining as CEO and sole owner. “I’ve been in the […]
“Roll Your Own”. The New Harley-Davidson Campaign To Break The Stereotype Of Who Rides A Harley-Davidson
Published by March 4th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Today, Harley-Davidson Motor Company debuts “Roll Your Own,” an integrated marketing campaign that evolves the company’s efforts to break the stereotype of who rides Harley-Davidson motorcycles and how they ride them. “The new work shows there is no one way to ride a Harley,” said Dino Bernacchi, U.S. Marketing Director at Harley-Davidson. “The new creative […]
From John Grant, the “Heavyweight Champ Of Hardtail Frame Casting”, a new “loop tail” style axle plate with double axle adjusters. It is cast from mild steel, will fit 1” size tubes on frames using a 3/4” rear axle. Available only from Hardtail Choppers. Email John Grant on my behalf John@hardtailchoppers.com or call 360-750-6780
