Hard Rock. Five Finger Death Punch. A hard-hitting band with crushing metallic grooves and defiant, searing melodies. August 1st. Country Rock. Brantley Gilbert. Outlaw country rock Sunday August 2nd. Classic Rock. Lynrd Skynyrd. The quintessential biker band on Tuesday August 4th. Rock N’ Roll. Hard Rock. Def Leppard. The quintet of rock icons on Friday, […]
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75th Sturgis Rally. Buffalo Chip Announces First 4 Bands Of Music Festival.
Published by February 13th, 2015 in Events.RC Components TRUFLO Air Cleaners. Filter Exposed. Breather Ports Hidden.
Published by February 12th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Difficult to beat these High velocity air cleaners to maximize the required air flow for your engine to breath deeply and be performant. The almost fully exposed K&N filter means business, becomes a major design element and is encased in a billet aluminum housing. The low profile TRUFLO air cleaners are designed to stay close […]
Custom Show Emirates. March 26-28, 2015.
Published by February 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From March 26th to 28th, custom car and motorcycle builders (mostly from Europe) will travel to Abu Dhabi, the capital and the second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, to show their work during the 3rd edition of the “Custom Show Emirates” The weekend event includes a “Middle East Biker Build-Off” and an […]
This very short post just to honor those who rebuild vintage motorcycles and never give up on their dream trip on old iron. Also, a good pretext to publish a very nice Vincent… Recently, an Englishman named Harvey Bowden took his rare Vincent Rapide HRD over to Chicago to drive Route 66. He bought it […]
Paughco Low-Cost Springer Front End Alternative. Only $695.00.
Published by February 11th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Looking for a cheaper Springer front end with a no frills handcrafted appearance? These Special Springers feature sandblasted steel components and welded-only finish. No polishing and solid half round rear. Result is a lower cost that matters to many. Lengths offered include standard 27” and plus 3” for 30” overall. You also have your choice of […]
Somebody Will Win This 2015 Brand New Victory Magnum Motorcycle. 3 Days Left. Did You Enter?
Published by February 11th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The official entry period to win this 2015 Victory Magnum Bagger valued at $22,499 starts ends this coming Saturday February 14, at midnight, EST time. Somebody will win it. And 2015 may be your year! I will give the keys and ride with the winner during the upcoming Daytona Bike Week (March 6-15) Register or […]
Roadsmith Trikes Unveiled Auxiliary Fuel Tank Option For Harley-Davidson Based Trikes
Published by February 11th, 2015 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Roadsmith Trikes unveiled an all new auxiliary fuel tank option at the V-Twin Dealer Expo in Cincinnati, and at the Minneapolis Progressive International Motorcycle Show this past weekend. Roadsmith’s new option will be of upmost importance to the touring trike rider, featuring a full 3-gallon fuel capacity and separate filler neck allowing for long distance […]
Triumph Motorcycles Is Top Selling European Brand In North American For January 2015. The distinctive British Triumph retro styling mixed with modern technology attracts more and more bikers in North America, outselling all other European brands. During January 2015, Triumph says retail sales in the USA were up 66 percent over the same month in […]
Black Rapture Line For Your Harley-Davidson Bagger.
Published by February 10th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.More options to customize your Harley Bagger. These parts are very classy as expected from Carl Brouhard Designs. All the Rapture parts are made of 6061 Billet Aluminum and are now offered in black anodize finish. This high quality line features the Elite Edge front and rear floorboards, foot controls and pegs, brake & shifter arms […]
French Bikers Protest Over New Laws Aimed At Lowering Air Pollution In Paris
Published by February 10th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.To reduce pollution in the French Capital, a planned law to be effective in 2016 would forbid two-wheeled motorized vehicles registered before 2000 to enter the city of Paris. Yesterday, Sunday February 8, 2015 thousand of bikers swarmed the city streets to protest against this plan to show government officials that are failing to take […]
The Backseat That Will Make Your Lady Companion Want To Ride More Miles.
Published by February 10th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The Tourrest is a passenger wraparound backrest designed to give her the comfort and secure feeling of a Tour-Pak for a much lower prrice. Easy mounting on standard Harley Davidson with two mounting heights (except square bar medallion style) The TR Tourrest is for 1994-1996 FLHR and 1997-2014 touring models with standard height or tall […]
If you ask me, I will tell you that among the best custom motorcycle builders, the greatest are the ones with an artistic approach and exceptional attention to details that don’t alter the primary function of a bike. Being ridden… Nate Jacobs of Harlot Cycles belongs to this category and with his new creation named […]
The Art Of The Racing Motorcycle. 100 Years Of Designing For Speed.
Published by February 8th, 2015 in Books and Editorial.By lack of free time, I am running very late at reviewing for you some books I like very much. This one because many of you, although not necessarily into motorcycle racing, love vintage motorcycles with a racing stance. A look that many pro and garage builders try to re-create on their custom projects. This […]
An Excellent Short Film Shot Behind The Walls Of Moto Borgotaro
Published by February 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Thanks God. In this excellent film you will not see again any sparks with shallow depth of field. No shots of riding gloves going on. This film is very different, just like the builder and the bike. This seven-minute short follows the build-out of what Peter Boggia (Moto Borgotaro) calls his finest work, a recently […]
Breaking News. S&S Cycle Launching Today The Power Tune™ Line Of Performance Exhaust Systems
Published by February 7th, 2015 in Customs, Events and Exhaust.This morning February 7, 2015 S&S Cycle introduces at the 15th Annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio its Power Tune Performance Systems. They include several performance products and systems to improve the overall riding experience for late model Harley-Davidson® motorcycles “Power Tune Exhausts give you the quality, power and sound riders are looking for.” said […]
Two bowling teams, one of all blondes and one of all brunettes, charter a double-decker bus for a weekend trip to Louisiana. The brunette team rode on the bottom of the bus and the blonde team rode on the top level. The brunette team down below really whooped it up, having a great time, when […]
The Verona, Italy Motor Bike Expo Was Motorcycle Madness
Published by February 6th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.The 2015 edition (January 23-24) was motorcycle madness in and out with a new attendance record from visitors (thank you the weather), from vendors from all other Europe and a larger than ever representation of the American motorcycle industry, and of course more than 200 custom bikes representing all styles from Cafe Racers to Scramblers […]
AIMExpo Championship Of The Americas Custom Bike Show Announced For October 15-18, 2015
Published by February 6th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.As pre-announced last December during an interview with AIMExpo V-Twin Director Bob Kay, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), the powersports industry’s largest combined trade and consumer show, will host the AIMExpo Championship of the Americas at the 2015 event, October 15-18 in Orlando, Florida. As an officially affiliated show to the AMD World Championship of […]
Chief Executive Officer and President of Harley-Davidson Keith E. Wandell To Retire May 1. 2015. Wendell, 65, has been CEO and President since May 1, 2009. Harley-Davidson, Inc. has named Matthew S. (Matt) Levatich, currently President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, to succeed Keith Wandell as President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, […]
Küryakyn L.E.D. Inserts for Saddlebag Supports
Published by February 5th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A very popular modification on Harley-Davidson Touring Models is to fill the gap between the rear fender and saddlebags. Küryakyn now carries all-new L.E.D. Inserts for Saddlebag Supports available through dealers and distributors worldwide. They are specifically designed to fill the rear-facing openings in the cast saddlebag support brackets on 2014-later Harley-Davidson FLHTCU/L, FLHTK/L, FLHR, […]
Freestyle Motocross Legend Carey Hart Will Be The Grand Marshall Of 2015 Sturgis Mayor Ride
Published by February 5th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The City of Sturgis has named Carey Hart as the official Grand Marshall of the 13th Annual Sturgis City of Riders Mayor’s Ride at the 75th Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally™. The annual Sturgis City of Riders Mayor’s Ride is on Monday, August 3th, 2015, and is a fundraiser for the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department, Ambulance […]
Daytona Bike Week. True Grit. For The 1st Time, A Pre-70’s Motorcycles Gathering On March 8, 2015
Published by February 4th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On March 8, 2015, a new and very interesting event the first Sunday of the 74th edition of Daytona Bike Week. Under the initiative of Warren Lane and with the participation of vintage motorcycle lovers and well known builders, Billy Lane, Bill Dodge and Dan Carr, owners of vintage motorcycles (it means pre-70’s models) will […]
Dixon Wheels By Performance Machine
Published by February 4th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Performance Machine describes this design as its most luxury. 5 pairs of long legs starting from the hub and bending perfectly to join the rim. JASO and TUV standards to ensure reliability and performance under real world riding conditions. Performance Machine wheels arrive ready to install with hubs mounted and all the appropriate spacers making […]
For Those Who Want To Promote The Custom Motorcycle Culture. Not Any Motorcycle Brand In Particular.
Published by February 4th, 2015 in Editorial and Merchandise.Selling tee shirts online is not as easy as many may think. Because the guy behind “Catalyst Machine” is new in business and because a couple of his tee shirt designs are interesting, just a short post to provide little bit of help to his company launch. Mark uses a combination of hand drawn sketches, photographs […]
Indian Motorcycle Is Launching The 2016 Indian Dark Horse With A Challenge To Ride Down Chicago Michigan Avenue On February 13, 2015.
Published by February 3rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle is inviting die-hard Chicago area riders to show their true colors, to sign up and suit up for the “Dark Horse Challenge Ride.” The roughly 5-mile ride through the heart of Chicago and down Michigan Avenue will take place on Friday, February 13 beginning at 4 p.m., celebrating the passion and spirit of the […]
Liquid Line Floor Boards By Spooky Fast Customs
Published by February 3rd, 2015 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.These billet aluminum or carbon fiber floor boards feature inserts that are “hydro dipped”, as shown in these pictures. In Black, Crimson Red, Dark Blue Pearl, Turquoise, Orange, Denim, Pewter Silver, Sunglow, etc. Then, after your color choice, mix them with a chrome or black aluminum or carbon fiver floorboard shell and count the options. […]
