Created 2 years ago with for objective to become the catalyst to bring together industry, press, dealers and consumers in a single arena that creates a grand stage for powersports in the U.S., the Orlando AIMExpo has had already a big impact on the way the motorcycling industry is doing business. The 2 main reasons […]
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What’s New At 2015 Orlando AIMExpo. Interview With V-Twin Director Bob Kay.
Published by December 14th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.S&S Cycle Hi-4N Ignition. Now Available.
Published by December 14th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.S&S Cycle is ending it’s relationship with the Crane Cams brand effective midnight December 31st 2014, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t still be able to get the HI-4N ignition module. The HI-4N will be available under the S&S brand, along with many of the most popular products formerly offered in the Crane Cams […]
Seen At The New York International Motorcycle Show
Published by December 13th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Big crowd this weekend at the New York Javits Center for the International Motorcycle Show. On the Indian/Victory display, actor Mark Wahlberg (an Indian rider) stopped by to meet with the staff and photo opportunities with show visitors. (photos @ R. Pandya) From top to bottom and left to right. 1- Mark Wahlberg with Indian/Victory […]
Out Of This World Promo Custom Motorcycle For Exhaust Manufacturer Akrapovic
Published by December 13th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Akrapovic, the Slovanian company that has made its mark at the highest level of the motorcycle road racing world (Moto GP, super bike, supermoto, motocross, enduro and rally raid) is focusing since a few years on producing cutting edge exhausts for Harley-Davidson models. Exhausts not made of steel like its competitors, but mixing titanium and […]
Filmakers Of Documentary “Why We Ride Named” Named AMA Motorcyclists of the Year
Published by December 13th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Bryan Carroll and James Walker, the creators of “Why We Ride” have been named as the 2014 Motorcyclists of the Year by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Each year, the AMA Board of Directors presents the Motorcyclist of the Year Award to the person or people who had the most profound impact within the motorcycling […]
Two Custom Indian Scouts Revealed At The New York Progressive International Motorcycle Show
Published by December 12th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This weekend the New York Javits Center is host to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show (IMS) On the Indian Motorcycle display, 2 custom Indian Scouts by builders John Shope from Dirty Bird Concepts and Karlee Cob from Team Klock Werks were unveiled to the press, then to the public. Following the launch of the Indian […]
A lawyer boarded an airplane in New Orleans with a box of frozen crabs and asked a blonde flight attendant to take care of them for him. She took the box and promised to put it in the crew’s refrigerator. He advised her that he was holding her personally responsible for them staying frozen, mentioning […]
New JET Air Cleaner From Performance Machine
Published by December 11th, 2014 in Customs and Engines.A new versatile design for this new JET air cleaner from Performance Machine that you can mount horizontally or vertically. Small and low design to not interfere with your leg/knee. It features an internal crankcase venting system and a reusable air filter. CNC machined out of aluminum. Available for Big Twin Carb (1993-2006), Big Twin […]
Son Of Revolutionary Che Guevara Offering Harley-Davidson Tours Of Cuba
Published by December 11th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Ernesto Guevara, a lawyer and youngest son of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara (1928-1967) has opened a Cuban tour agency named La Poderosa Tours selling Harley-Davidson rides around the island. The different trips offered are called “Motorcycle Diaries” in reference to the 2004 movie about his father riding a Norton 500 from Argentina to Venezuela via […]
Guinness World Records 60th Anniversary. A Video About The Ultimate Land Speed Record.
Published by December 11th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Guinness World Records released a YouTube series chronicling the most amazing feats of the past six decades. The staff contacted me with the suggestion that I publish for my readers the video of one of the most coveted world record titles, the fastest land speed. Here it is with an […]
Low Budget Custom Honda 900RR. Only $1070 Plus Sweat Equity.
Published by December 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Tadao Baba, the Japanese motorcycle engineer who conceived in 1992 the fun to ride/easy to control Honda 900RR (although he admitted crashing 4 of them, and not on purpose) must be surprised to see that some young builders not into the Asian bikes custom scene find a sudden interest in customizing his original creation. Paul […]
This Weekend At New York International Motorcycle Show. 2015 Indian Motorcycle Lineup And Two New Customs.
Published by December 10th, 2014 in Editorial.Indian Motorcycle® announced its plans for this weekend’s Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York City, plus other upcoming show stops across the country. Each event will prominently feature the stunning new 2015 Indian® Scout™ , the industry’s most talked about new middle-weight cruiser, the ultra-premium luxury touring Indian Roadmaster, the Chief Classic, the Chief […]
Storz / Ceriani Steering Damper Kits for V-Rod
Published by December 10th, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Yes, V-Rod riders also have the need to improve their bikes. Intended for Harley V-Rod models with Inverted style forks (2009-2015), this complete bolt-on kit features a Ceriani 16-position adjustable, rebuildable, racing quality steering damper. The purpose of a steering damper is to dampen oscillations in the front fork assembly (aka “headshake”) which can occur when […]
Narrow 2” Open Belt Drive For Harley Baggers
Published by December 9th, 2014 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Open belt drives are great looking. Even on baggers. And a narrow one will even look better. Among other offerings, these smooth 2” open drive belt systems from Belt Drive Limited. One is specifically designed for 1990-2006 baggers and the other for 2007 and later models. Each kit incorporates a unique top belt guard that […]
Beveled Gaskets To Prevent Exhaust Leaks
Published by December 9th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.You know that new crush gaskets should be used when installing new exhaust headers. And when you do, it’s a good idea to use beveled pipe gaskets. The bevel edges tend to center the exhaust header pipe in the exhaust port, preventing the risk of leaks. For all Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Sold in pair. $13.95. At […]
Trials rider Julien Dupont rides around a 50 years old wooden roller coaster in Mexico City. The ride is 0.75 mile long and reaches a maximum height of 99 ft. Julien admitted he was nervous because not used to riding this kind of stuff. “My sickest ride ever!” he said.
I told you before. In my position, I get all the time unusual or weird emails and requests. Below an example. Flattering, but still a strange email, this one coming from Germany. Should I reply or not, risking to offend the sender in both cases. What would your answer? I am curious to know. “Hi […]
Brougham. Best Modified Harley-Davidson At 2014 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building.
Published by December 8th, 2014 in Builders and Customs.Many custom motorcycles have been inspired by automobiles. Very often the wrong way when the motorcycle ends up looking like a car. Occasionally the right way, when the car is inspirational for class, fluidity of lines or attitude. Julian Von Oheimb, owner of Germany custom shop One Way Machine remembers very well his first trip […]
Radiused Breather Bolts For Your Harley-Davidson
Published by December 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.These breather bolts feature a good looking radius design with 5-ply sintered stainless steel mesh, providing the proper breathability for your motor while keeping a slim profile and a completely custom look. An internally broached allen allows for a quick and hidden installation method, with the stainless breather element and “circlip” finishing the job. A […]
Fun And Safety During Night Riding
Published by December 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.For safety and showing off during a night ride, photolumininescent paint is already a well known process. But it requires charging in the sun or with black light, probably the reason why very few have adopted this type of paint. Darkside Scientific, a research and development company that specializes in electroluminescent (EL) coating technologies, now […]
La Rosa Design is known for their cool leather solo seats and bags for most Harley-Davidson models. And now, Don La Rosa uses the same leather to manufacture heat shields. Does leather withstand the heat? Protects you like any other metal heat shields? Yes, tells me Don. And it believe him. All his shields are […]
Picture Of The Week. 1975 AMF Harley Davidson 250.
Published by December 6th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.Harley-Davidson Will Be Ready To sell Its LiveWire Electric Motorcycle When Next Generation Battery Technologies Are ready. This week, during a conference hosted by Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council , Harley-Davidson’s president and chief operating officer Matt Levatich stated that if the Harley electric motorcycle were mass-produced today it would sell for about $50,000, about 50% […]
Fred Duban. The Story Of An Uncommon Custom Builder Told By Himself.
Published by December 5th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.We live in a new world. Connected, networked, hyper-aware, rich, complex, sometime confusing. The inexorable rise of digital information, accelerated by the mobile revolution is radically shifting the dynamics of the marketplace and the way we communicate and take our purchase decisions. One of the best ways custom motorcycle builders are taking advantage of the […]
Boss Blades and Zombie™ Levers Now Available for Harley Touring Models 2014-2015
Published by December 5th, 2014 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Küryakyn’s top-selling Boss Blades and Zombie™ Levers are now available for ’14-’15 Harley-Davidson Touring models with hydraulic clutch. Boss Blades are available in chrome and feature a wide, deeply dished blade that offers a reduced reach while still affording the necessary range of motion needed to operate the clutch and brake levers. For a more […]
Breaking News. Owner Of Custom Motorcycle Shop Sucker Punch Sallys Arrested For Alleged Frauds
Published by December 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following a 2 year investigation by Police Auto Crimes detectives, Gerie L. Clayton, owner of custom motorcycle shop Sucker Punch Sallys located in Scottsdale, Arizona, was arrested for 2 felony counts of theft by misrepresentation. Clients in Canada and North Carolina allege that they paid $35,000 for custom Bobber style motorcycles that were never completed […]
