Did you notice? The American Chippewa top quality rugged boots and shoes are back in force and adopted again by those riding not only vintage and classic motorcycles, but also by those riding retro mod bikes. Good for Chippewa, an American company – one of the oldest outdoor footwear brand in the world – who […]
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Classic Footwear. Chippewa Engineer Boots Are Back.
Published by March 4th, 2015 in Editorial and Merchandise.LegUp LandinGear System. Generation II.
Published by March 4th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.It was 6 years ago that I reported on the the original LegUp™ LandinGear System introduced by Orlando based Chopper Design. for all those riders needing help in stabilizing their bikes at slow speeds and when stopping. Yes, many aging baby boomers and others, for whatever reasons, are concerned of being unable to hold up […]
For 2015 RC Components Launch 2 New Wheel Designs In The Patriot Series Wheels
Published by March 3rd, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.RC Components released the Patriot Series to commemorate the services of our military men and women. In their honor RC Components has made a commitment to contribute up to $25,000 to select Veterans Service Organizations within the next 12 months. The Patriot Series wheel lineup now features 5 clean and unique wheel designs for a […]
Ski Racing Behind Motorcycles. The 2015 Red Bull Twitch ‘n’ Ride.
Published by March 3rd, 2015 in Editorial and Videos.It’s called skijoring. A winter sport where a person on skis is pulled by a horse, a dog or a motor vehicle. Who has more fun? This time, I say the skier.
Harley Davidson Exports From India To Europe To Be Scaled Up In 2015. Harley Davidson India, produces Street 750 and Street 500 at their manufacturing facelift in Bawal, Haryana. Of the 2 Street models, only the Street 750 is sold in India, while the Street 500 is not yet launched in India. As of now, […]
Paul Langley Named S&S Cycle New President
Published by March 2nd, 2015 in Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle Inc. welcomes a new company President, Paul Langley. Paul’s sterling qualifications include a wealth of leadership experience in the power sports industry, having held executive positions with industry mainstays, Dynojet, SuperTrapp, and Vance & Hines. He comes to S&S directly from the Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), where he served as the Vice President […]
From personalization to full customization, European official Harley-Davidson dealers seem more inclined than their USA counterparts to satisfy their clientele with one-off or limited edition modified brand new Harleys. Is the reason the fact that the USA is more prone to litigation with dealers scared away by the weight of liability when modifying the models […]
Cyril Huze/Victory Magnum Sweepstakes Winner Announced In Daytona Beach Monday March 9th At 3.30 p.m.
Published by March 1st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Cyril Huze will announce the name of the winner of the Cyril Huze Post-Victory Magnum Sweepstakes and will hand him (her) over the keys at the Daytona Indian Motorcycle Dealership 290 North Beach Street, Monday March 9 at 3.30 p.m. Photo opportunity and autograph signing afterwards. Live music at the dealership by “Beau & The Burners” […]
Harley-Davidson Ends Agreement With Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada. Will Distribute Directly To Independently Owned Canadian Dealers.
Published by March 1st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson will transition to a model of direct distribution to independently owned dealers in Canada by July 31, 2017, when the company’s current agreement ends with Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada, the exclusive distributor of Harley-Davidson products in Canada since 1973. The two companies are also in discussions about a possible agreement to move up the transition […]
Roland Sands Design (RSD) has taken the best of brake caliper technology, high quality precision machining and trademark RSD styling to create the next step up in braking power for your V-Twin. With GP racing architecture and weight distribution, the extra rigidity maximizes your effort at the brake lever, stopping you faster with more feel. […]
Buffalo Chip To Become A New South Dakota Municipality On May 7, 2015?
Published by February 28th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The Buffalo Chip is one step closer to becoming the newest municipality in South Dakota. The Meade County Commission today accepted the petition presented by registered voters for incorporation. The registered voters and founding members of Buffalo Chip, SD will vote in an election to make the incorporation official on May 7, 2015. Buffalo Chip, SD may well be […]
The Main 2015 Daytona Bike Week Bike Show Events
Published by February 27th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.March 6-7-8, 2015. International Swap Meet And Bike Show. At the Eustis, Florida Lake County Fairgrounds and Convention Center 2102 County Road 452, Eustis, Florida. Antique factory bikes with original paint, vintage restorations, antique racing and touring machines, classic bobbers and choppers, military vehicles and daily riders from around the planet. Also some machines that competed in […]
Victory Motorcycles To Introduce The Magnum X-1 In Daytona Beach Saturday March 7th. Exclusive Party With Multi-Platinum Hard Rock Band Godsmack.
Published by February 27th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles will rock Bike Week 2015 in Daytona Beach with the newest member of its Bagger family – the Magnum X-1 – the baddest, loudest Victory Bagger yet during an exclusive party featuring multi-platinum hard rock titans Godsmack. Join Victory Saturday night, March 7 at 9:00 p.m. at The Full Moon Saloon on Daytona’s […]
New Daymaker LED Headlamps For The Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Model.
Published by February 26th, 2015 in Customs and Electrical.The Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF has a very distinctive look with its Twin-Lamp system. And now you can replace it with a brilliant Fat Bob Daymaker LED Lamps Kit (P/N 67700260 Chrome, P/N 67700261 Black; $799.95) designed expressly for the Fat Bob motorcycle dual headlamp housing. This kit includes separate left and right lamps that […]
“Build whatever you can imagine and make it a beautiful creation regardless of category.” With a process where he approaches each bike like a painting or sculpture and where each part is the same as a brushstroke, Max Hazan continues to surprise with each of his state-of-the-art custom creations. With for canvas a Ducati 900 […]
Breaking News. As Of July 1, 2015 Ape Hangers Are Now Legal In South Dakota.
Published by February 26th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Legal.Good news for those who are going to attend the 2015 Sturgis 75th Anniversary Rally. No more worry and no more 20-dollar tickets for riding in South Dakota on a motorcycle equipped with ape hangers. On Tuesday February 24, 2015 Governor Dennis Daugaard signed Senate Bill 85, abolishing on July 1, 2015 the South Dakota […]
Just Launched New Renegade Wheels for 2015. The Newton And The Logan
Published by February 25th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.At the recent Cincinnati V-Twin Dealer Expo, Renegade Wheels launched two new wheel designs. The Newton wheel is featured here in custom Royal Blue Phantom-Cut Finish. The Newton has a machined rim edge that gives detail to the whole wheel. Custom colors are a new addition and cost an extra $200.00 per wheel and are […]
Indian Motorcycle Limited Edition Collection Of Tee-Shirts By Actor Mark Wahlberg
Published by February 25th, 2015 in Editorial.Actor, producer, hamburger franchise owner (Wahlburgers), ex Calvin Klein model and singer (Marky Mark) Mark Wahlberg was with us as brand ambassador during the Indian Scout launch in Sturgis last August. He went to the New York IMS show last January to support the Indian brand. So, it’s no surprise to learn about the launch […]
A simple design by the UK-based Muharremi brothers working after-hours under the name of Autofabrica. A custom I like to feature because it is the type of simple custom that will please youngsters looking for fun on 2 wheels for a modest budget. I think that this custom Yamaha SR250 looks very cool with its […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
Published by February 25th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2015 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. […]
New Progressive Suspension Monotube Fork Cartridge Kit for 2014-Up Harley Baggers
Published by February 24th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.2014 and newer Harley-Davidson Baggers’s suspension can be improved with the new True high performance front suspension from Progressive. The suspension experts have combined their road smoothing Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) damper with a progressive rate spring to create a state of the art fork cartridge kit for the late model baggers. The way it […]
Harley-Davidson Project Livewire Is Going International.
Published by February 24th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On its project LiveWire, logically, Harley-Davidson wants feedback from riders around the world . More feedback helps shape the future of its first electric motorcycle in terms of product development, of improvement, feasibility and cost of production. As the company’s “Project LiveWire™ Experience” tour expands globally in 2015 in Asia, Europe and Canada, a large […]
Chrome Handlebar Kit For Harley Sportsters
Published by February 24th, 2015 in Controls and Customs.You can give your Sportster a touch of custom with this Handlebar Control Kit. The kit is constructed from die-cast aluminum and built to accept OEM switches and wiring, making switching to the new housings easy. Available in chrome for single disc ABS and non-ABS 14-15 XL models. Suggested retail price is $399.95. For more […]
Victory Motorcycles Virtual Ride Experience.
Published by February 24th, 2015 in Builders and Videos.Victory’s recent virtual ride experience debuted at IMS Chicago last weekend. They are the first motorcycle brand to use the emerging VR technology. In the cold of February in Chicago, Victory gave nearly 300 attendees the next best thing to an actual ride by transporting them to the Badlands/Needles Highway in South Dakota, a popular […]
Thanks to its big 16” black wheels wrapped with balloon tires, under bar mounted mirrors, its slammed speedometer and low profile seat, the factory Harley Sportster XL 1200 Forty-Eight is already dripping a lot of attitude. So, customizing it can be done in only one direction. Making it the baddest looking urban brawler riding your […]
