Street engines have not only gotten bigger, they’ve also gained compression. Hard starting is an annoying problem that can be resolved either inside or outside the engine. The explanation and tips from S&S Cycle. The first step in making these beasts more manageable is to check cranking compression with a good screw-in gauge. S&S […]
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Why Is My Engine So Hard To Start? Tips From S&S Cycle To Resolve This Issue.
Published by March 27th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Announced First Acts To Perform At Their Annual Summer Music Festival
Published by March 27th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The nine-day lineup of national touring artists to take to the Chip’s main stage Aug. 1-9, includes Zac Brown Band, Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Train, Florida Georgia Line, John Mayall and many others. Over 30 bands will fill out the festival’s concert lineup, and the Buffalo Chip will announce the remaining acts throughout the […]
Urban Outfitters Sued By Harley-Davidson. Urban Outfitters Inc. that owns and operates over 400 retail locations across five retail brands (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, and BHLDN) and known for catering to “hipster” culture and fashion, is being sued for violating trademarks belonging to Harley-Davidson by allegedly purchasing officially licensed Harley merchandise and then […]
Daytona Bike Week Willie’s Old School Chopper Show. A Few Close-Ups.
Published by March 26th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.It was held Thursday March 13 on the parking lot of Tropical Tattoo in Ormond Beach. Some Views…(photos @ H. Roesler for Cyril Huze)
Wheels Through Time Museum Celebrating This Weekend Their 2014 Season With Antique Motorcycle Exhibitions And More
Published by March 26th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC – the rare and historic machines museum that everybody should visit at least one time – will be re-opening this Thursday and will welcome fans and friends until Monday for a series of exhibitions and demonstrations of many rare motorcycles, including several that were recently found […]
On january 5th, I reported on the upcoming “Steel Horse Sisterhood Summit”, an all new 3-day event to broaden the skills, knowledge and experiences of women motorcycle riders, to be held in Denver, Colorado May 2 to 4, 2014. At summit opening, on Friday afternoon, participants will screen a new documentary that explores the unstoppable […]
S&S Super E And G Carburetor Power Kits By Speed Dealer Customs
Published by March 25th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Each motor compression cycle of your stock engine leaves a little residue getting sent right back into your motor to be burned up, somewhat decreasing performance and engine life. Speed Dealer Customs claim that their kit doesn’t allow the sludge back in after it’s sent out to the filter. Included in the kit is the […]
Cafe Rider Dubai To Distribute Brass Balls Cycles
Published by March 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Dar Holdsworth from Brass Balls Bobbers just returned from Dubai , United Arab Emirates, where he participated to the grand opening of Cafe Rider, a new dealer carrying exclusively his motorcycles. As you can see it looks like a very cool place with Brass Balls Bobbers bikes displayed as works of art, then a 30-ft […]
Yestersay March 24, Steve McQueen would have celebrated its 84th birthday. And it’s 60 years ago that he rode his first new Triumph motorcycle. It was sold to him by Johnson Motors in Pasadena, California and delivered to him at the Los Angeles’ Universal Studios. McQueen became good friend with Bud Ekins who teached him […]
Exclusive. Interview With Steve Menneto, Polaris Industries’ Vice President Of Indian And Victory Motorcycles.
Published by March 24th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Seven months after the re-launch of the Indian brand and a few weeks after the introduction of a new 2015 Victory model (the Gunner), while in Daytona for Bike Week. I sat down with Steve Menneto for an interview. As a fast introduction, let me mention that Menetto is a former Polaris dealer who became […]
Turning Your 1982-2003 Sportster Into A Hardtail
Published by March 23rd, 2014 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Going the hardtail route on a Sportster is a very popular conversion. To do the job, TC Bros is offering this weld-on hartail kit for all Sportsters years 1982 to 2003 (883, 1200 and 82-85 Ironhead models.)Itis designed using the latest 3D CAD Software and is built right here in the USA using a precision […]
It’s always a pleasure to watch a talented Pinstriper swing his sword and see him accomplish beautiful, improvised artwork pieces. Because it’s Sunday and to relax, let’s all admire Master Striper Skratch (under contract with Bell for several motorcycle and bicycle helmets) pinstriping a helmet in just a few minutes (this one in less than […]
2014 Daytona Rat’s Hole Bike Show. Views.
Published by March 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Rat’s Hole Show has the merit to be located in the best location – the Daytona Lagoon- for this type of events. And as always, when you think you have seen everything, you still get surprised by the unexpected and the amount of work involved in these custom machines. The sublime and the weird […]
New Screamin’ Eagle Chain Adjuster To Increase Primary Drive Durability
Published by March 22nd, 2014 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.It Permits the Manual Adjustment of the Primary Chain Tension and Locks it in Place. Ideal for bikes equipped with big-displacement, high-performance (100-plus horsepower) engines. This anodized billet aluminum tension adjuster is a direct replacement for the Original Equipment automatic adjuster. It permits fine-tuning of the primary chain freeplay and locks the chain tension in […]
Custom Chrome Europe Just Moved To Brand New Largest V-Twin Parts Only Facility And Warehouse In Europe
Published by March 21st, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Construction started on July 23rd, 2013 and Custom Chrome Europe was able to complete and move into its new 161,500 square feet (15,000 square meters) facility and warehouse in only 6 months. The new location features 15.000 square meters storage space and 1.200 square meters of offices in a separate 3-floor building. Thanks to high […]
Gunning The 2015 Victory Gunner In Daytona
Published by March 21st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At the Daytona airport warehouse where the media fleet of Victory and Indian motorcycles was kept and maintained during Bike Week, I was offered the choice to ride either the stock or the factory customized version of the new Victory Gunner model. I leaned towards the accessorized option knowing that improvements were only cosmetics and […]
Breather Bolts For Sportster And Evo
Published by March 21st, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.These bolts are the cleanest way (no more ugly hoses) to solve the potential crankcase venting issues you may encounter when installing an aftermarket air cleaner. They are fully CNC machined 6061 aluminum that is polished for a super clean look. The set includes stainless steel vent screens, stainless washers, circlips and foam filter elements. For […]
No English dictionary has been able to adequately explain the clear difference between these two words “COMPLETE” versus “FINISHED” In a recently held linguistic competition held in London and attended by supposedly the best in the world, Samdar Balgobin, a Guyanese man, was the clear winner with a standing ovation. The final question was: “How […]
Call it the baby Cafe Racer. A 250 cc OHC single stroke 4 stroke air cooled engine coupled to a 5-speed tranny to help you zoom through traffic. Short (1255 mm wheelbase for 1910 mm overall length), low and very light, featuring both electric and kick start, it may seduce those living in big cities […]
Lawsuits Against BMW And Corbin Seats Dismissed In A Case Of Permanent Erection…
Published by March 20th, 2014 in Editorial and Legal.On May 2, 2012 I published the story of a California biker named Henry Wolf suing BMW and seat maker Corbin-Pacific Inc. for “Non-Stop Erection.” (medically called “Priapism.) Wolf alleged that during 20 months he could not stop an erection following a 4-hour ride on a 1993 BMW K100Rs motorcycle equipped with an after-market Corbin […]
Paughco 3” Touring Slip On Mufflers
Published by March 20th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.In addition to those offered by the mother factory, how many “awesome sounding”, “high-performance” mufflers are available for your touring bikes? Many, many. But since I featured others, I upload a few lines about this offering from Paughco. They will fit your 1995 and up touring machine, are 20” long with 2” ID mufflers with […]
Daytona Bike Week 25th Annual Boardwalk Classic Bike Show Winners
Published by March 19th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Following is a list of the trophy winners at the 25th Annual Boardwalk Classic Bike Show held on Friday, March 14 on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk during 2014’s Bike Week. Best of Show. Christian Rivard, Quebec, Canada; 2010 Artisanal Chopper, “Spartacus” Judge’s Trophy. Joe Palermo, Edgewater, FL; 1960 BMW R50 People’s Choice. First Place: Denny Ritchie, Palmyra, […]
Harley-Davidson And Polaris Opposite Seasonal Revenue Surges
Published by March 19th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.In the US, like in most countries, the revenue of motorcycle/ATV/snowmobile manufacturers is closely related with the riding season. As this chart demonstrates revenue of the 2 US manufacturers surge at different seasons. Harley-Davidson revenues shoot up in spring and summer. But because Polaris produces off-road vehicles and snowmobiles in addition to heavyweight motorcycles, the […]
An old rear Ford lamp is the inspiration behind this retro looking taillight from Moon. Particularity, the lens is in glass which is always better than any cheap plastic.The steel housing metal offers universal mounting through 2 back holes. Yes, you can install it on a license backing plate. Chrome plated. Bulb is of type […]
Harley-Davidson New Men’s Essex Functional Jacket. No Frills. Just Great Features.
Published by March 19th, 2014 in Editorial and Merchandise.The new men’s Essex Functional Jacket (P/N: 97402-14VM, starting at $175) from Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® bypasses the frills to deliver key riding features at a great value. With 600 denier polyester construction, the jacket features a mesh lining with padding on the shoulders and elbows. Underarm zipper vents offer custom control of airflow, while pockets at […]
