As expected, the custom motorcycle industry is seriously focusing on creating after-market accessories for the new Indian models. Vendors who have seen the Scout in Sturgis tell me that can’t wait to get one to see what they can create for it. For the Chief, many custom accessories are already available in complement of those […]
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Custom Heel Shifter For Indian Chiefs
Published by August 20th, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Polaris Industries To Add 300 Jobs To Support Indian Motorcycle Sales. 300 more people are expected to be hired at its Spirit Lake, Iowa plant that already employs more than 700. The company expects strong demand for all its models, especially for the new lower priced Indian Scout launched in Sturgis August 2nd that you […]
Harley-Davidson Museum® Celebrates Motorcycle Art At Annual Custom Bike Show Weekend
Published by August 20th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you live or travel close by, the Harley-Davidson Museum is the place to be this coming Labor Day weekend, when it hosts its annual Custom Bike Show Weekend that kicks off at Bike Night on Thursday, Aug. 28, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 31. The highlights of the weekend are two of some of […]
New Tsunami Aluminum Rear Fender For Your Sportster
Published by August 19th, 2014 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.An easy way to change the look of your Sportster is to switch the stock rear fender for this one featuring a nice duck tail. Built from thick aluminum (Heavy gauge 6061 T-6), precision die-stamped & CNC laser cut. The Tsunami fender can be bolted-on directly to your Sportster in place of the factory one. […]
Join your Indian Motorcycle dealer in the the United States as he celebrates the Scout’s First Run with an event near you. Check the calendar of events to find out when you will be able to see the all-new 2015 Indian Scout and demo ride it. Just go to Scout First Run Tour. You can […]
Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series. 12th Annual Bike Show Of Lake Faak
Published by August 19th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Of interest for all my European readers, the Custom Chrome Europe 12th annual bike show of Lake Faak is set for September 6th. The event is a showcase of some of the world’s best custom bikes and this year, thanks to the sponsoring of S&S Cycles, Küryakyn and DHL Global Forwarding there will be more […]
Because you are all connected to the web and probably using more that only digital device. I am sharing with you a sleek new product that I like very much. There are many situations in which you want to easily, quickly and safely move data, pictures, videos from iPhones, iPads and iPod touches (sorry Android […]
All-New 2015 Indian Scout. Love At First Ride.
Published by August 18th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During the 74th Sturgis rally, the launch party and demo rides of the all-new 2015 Indian Scout have overshadowed all other manufacturer’s activities. To pull off that coup, as Indian did last year with the re-introduction of the Chief model, the company leveraged the Indian brand cachet, mixing the Scout’s rich heritage with up-to-date technology […]
A new version of the vintage headlight by Roland Sands, with the advantage of a DOT rated lens and bulb because a headlight is supposed to let you see correctly the road when traveling at night… The DOT approved H-4 Bulb has twice the illumination of a standard sealed beam. CNC machined with a billet […]
“You don’t always win your battles, but it’s good to know you fought” Lauren Bacall
A kit to turn a Harley V-Rod into a reverse trike in about 4 hours for a budget of $5000.00? The idea seems to interest unite a few Harley dealers and bikers in the USA and abroad. I guess aging V-Rod riders. The idea and conception (2 front wheels) comes from John Kroening from Wisconsin […]
Dream Ride Kickoff Sends Riders Off On 1,900-Mile Trip to Benefit Special Olympics
Published by August 16th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Being a Floridian, I could not miss the festivities of this Saturday morning August 16 at the West Palm Beach PGA National Resort & Spa from where a caravan of motorcyclists and accompanying exotic car drivers departed for a 1,900-mile ride through the Middle-Atlantic States and into New England to benefit athletes of the Special […]
ACCEL Expands Stealth Supercoil Applications To Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by August 15th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.As a reminder, ACCEL Stealth SuperCoils eliminate the need For ignition wires by mounting Coils Directly to the spark plugs. The system is an easy cosmetic upgrade for a custom and clean Appearance and requires no cutting or wires splicing. In addition the Accel Stealth Supercoil delivers up to 20% more voltage than the oem […]
Bonhams To Auction Motorcycles From Dennis Hopper Estate, Peter Fonda And Silverman Racing Museum
Published by August 15th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.With multiple world records set at last year’s internationally attended Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction, Bonhams is pleased to announce a very extensive and impressive foundation of early consignments for its fifth annual sale scheduled for Thursday, January 8th, 2015 at Bally’s Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Bonhams is now inviting consignments of […]
Harley-Davidson Launches New Moto-Friendly Denim Jeans For Men
Published by August 15th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Denim Jeans. Summertime Blues. Rivet-less pockets to prevent unwanted scuffs on your bike seat. Longer belt loops fto accommodate wider belts. V-shaped center back loop to prevent belts from creeping above the waistband. That’s why Harley that its jeans are moto-friendly. So, dress for the destination and the journey this summer with new denim styles […]
New Patriot Series Wheels By RC Components
Published by August 14th, 2014 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 features 3 clean and unique wheel designs; Sniper, Eagle and […]
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Jay Leno Rides Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Motorcycle. His Opinion.
Published by August 14th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Complaints from the traditionalists are melting away. The Harley-Davidson Livewire electric bike concept may be produced sooner than you think, of course with some needed improvements regarding range now limited to 50 miles and maximum speed currently 92 mph. A presentation of the H-D electric bike followed by Jay Leno taking it for a ride […]
Confederate Motorcycles Launching New X132 Hellcat Speedster
Published by August 13th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The X132 Hellcat Speedster,the new creation from Confederate Motors, represents a design and engineering evolution of the company’s esteemed X132 Hellcat, released in 2012. This new model is also the first Confederate motorcycle penned by the company’s new Head of Design, Pierre Terblanche, acclaimed for his tenure as Design Director at Ducati. In typical Confederate […]
Avon Tyres Introduces New Wide 21” Cobra Whitewall Tire.
Published by August 13th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Avon Tyres now offers the highly sought after wide 21-inch Cobra in a whitewall. Master builders, dealers and consumers who have long awaited a premium whitewall for custom bikes can now choose the popular Cobra tire in a 120/70-21 size with a full 15-mm whitewall. “We’ve received countless requests for a custom bike tire in […]
2014 Sturgis Rally. The Year The Buffalo Chip Hosted A Record Number Of Events and Entertainers
Published by August 13th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The 2014 Sturgis Buffalo Chip®, Motorcycle and Music Festival has throttled down, and riders are leaving with both a trove of memories and reservations for the 75th anniversary Rally in 2015. The nine days and nights of world-class concerts most certainly topped guests’ favorites list, but the Chip offered more exciting events, thrilling activities and […]
Double Down Exhaust Slip-Ons for Harley Touring Models
Published by August 12th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Customizing your exhaust system… You bought your dream bike. You installed the perfect custom pipes. It was yours. All yours. Just for you. And then you saw it. The same bike in the same color with the same pipes. And suddenly, it wasn’t quite as special anymore. So, after many months of design and development, for a brand […]
Postcards From 74th Sturgis Rally (Part 3)
Published by August 12th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.All photography copyright Horst Roesler and Cyril Huze
74th Sturgis Rally. Felony Drug Arrests Up. Money Seized Up. Fatalities Down. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says it made 244 DUI arrests during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 252 people were arrested for misdemeanor drug offenses and 90 for felony drug offenses. Authorities seized more than $25,000 in cash during the annual event. The […]
VP Racing FVP Fuels® Appoints Industry Veteran Chris Wall As Chief Marketing Officer.
Published by August 12th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Chris Wall will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term cohesive international strategic marketing plan that encompasses all VP divisions, including Race Fuel, Consumer Products, Retail Branding and Specialty Chemicals. “Given the growth of the company in size and complexity, there’s a need for a senior-level leader to energize our strategic marketing plan over […]
The SSR Harley Breakout. When A 2014 Harley CVO Is Not Exclusive Enough For You. .
Published by August 11th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The 2014 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Breakout® motorcycle is a beautiful Softail® model that combines the power of the Twin Cam 110B™ engine with a high level of custom chrome-plated detailing and dazzling finish rarely offered on a production motorcycle. It is currently offered in a choice of 3 exclusive paint schemes for the price of $26,900. […]
