Paul Teutul Sr. returns to television, this time on CMT for a new “Orange County Choppers” 8-episode series premiering Saturday, November 16 at 9:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT. Content? Same as usual: “Senior” takes on the most challenging bike builds of his careers, navigates tight deadlines, shows lofty ego. All this with the complicity of a team […]
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All-New Series “Orange County Choppers” Premiering On CMT November 16.
Published by October 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You already know that 8 of the new 2014 Harley-Davidson models (Rushmore Project) have been conceived to pass faster, stop quicker, see further at night, communicate better and offer a better music experience. For its new commercial Harley did some “crowd sourcing”, casting real-life riders through Twitter and asking them their favorite cover version of […]
The purpose of this feature is not about giving you a technical explanation on motorcycle turbocharging or supercharging. Let’s just say that when properly setup, a motorcycle equipped with one of these 2 systems is offering one of the zaniest white-knuckle experiences you’ll ever enjoy. If you haven’t ridden one, you need to and you […]
RKB Kustom Speed 2013 Voted “Artistry In Iron” Champion At Las Vegas Bikefest
Published by October 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During this weekend, 20 hot custom bikes were competing in the “Artistry In Iron” championship during Las Vegas Bikefest. Yesterday Saturday October 5, 2013, at 6 pm at the Las Vegas Cashman Center, organizer Mindi Cherry announced the 2013 champion, unanimously voted the winner by his peers competing against him. Rick Bray from California based RKB […]
BUB Seven Streamliner To Challenge Current 376.156 MPH Land Speed World Record
Published by October 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Denis Manning, designer and builder of the BUB Seven Streamliner, is scheduled to attend the Cook Land Speed Shootout October 10th-14th 2013, on Utah’s legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) and AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) sanctioned event will gather the top motorcycle competitors for a battle against the current world record […]
Zipper’s Twin Cam® 95″ and 103″ Cylinder Exchange Program. No Wait…
Published by October 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Zippers offers a new exchange program with no wait to have your cylinders sized. Their Twin Cam cylinders are in stock, fitted and ready to ship. Forged Wiseco pistons with moly-coated skirts in three different dome configurations allow you to choose the correct compression for your application. Cylinder kits include rings, pins, clips and a […]
Wayne Pierce Family Collection Of Motorcycles To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas January 9, 2014
Published by October 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It will be the 4th annual Bonhams Las Vegas Auction Of Motorcycles at Bally’s Hotel and Casino. On the block, all offered with no reserve, over 50 motorcycles from the extensive Wayne Pierce family museum collection. Among the machines is a first-year Harley-Davidson Sportster believed to be the 10th XL883 produced in 1957, a 1933 Harley […]
2014 Motus Motorcycles In Motion For Final Validation Test
Published by October 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.The 2014 American motorcycles Motus MST and MSTR are undergoing their final validation in Utah, a State chosen for its range of altitudes, temperatures, surfaces, big-sky roads … and low risk of encounter with road law enforcement. Motus state the testing bikes have 30,000 miles under their tires and that so far it’s all good.
Mustang’s “Think Pink” Limited Edition Seats To Raise Money For Breast Cancer Research
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one of the motorcycle companies to participate in this campaign is Mustang Seats. The “Comfort For A Cause” campaign, complete with the hallmark pink ribbons, was created to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s efforts to find a cure. Mustang is helping people to “think pink.” “We […]
More Love For Your Harley Sportster. New Progressive Suspension 412 Cruise Series Shocks
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.The new 412 Cruise is a perfectly balanced recipe of lowered stance, ride quality and modest price point. By combining a flat-wire spring with a progressive main spring the 12.5” shock sits like an 11.5” unit, yet utilizes the full stroke as terrain demands it. The result is a lowered shock that rides like traditional […]
Be “Cooler” With New Triple Vent System Jackets From Harley-Davidson
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Harley-Davidson® is introducing the all-new Triple Vent System (TVS) air management strategy that delivers an all-new level of touring comfort. “When riders asked us for an abrasion-resistant motorcycle jacket that delivered more body cooling venting, our MotorClothes® team went to the ultimate place to engineer maximum airflow: the wind tunnel,” said Christian Walters, Director General Merchandise. “It […]
Good Bye To The Iconic Volkswagen Combi
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After 6 decades, Volkswagen is ending the production of the iconic Volkswagen Combi. Baby boomers among you remember its glory days at the time of the Vietnam war protests, when it became a symbol of the hippie community, synonymous of freedom on the road… The Combi was made in Brasil since 1957 and 1,800,000 […]
Jesse James Re-Introducing The AllState Tires In The US. West Coast Choppers Is Exclusive Distributor..
Published by October 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.This morning, Jesse James informed me that he just became the exclusive seller in the US of all AllState motorcycle tires. For the youngsters among you who never heard about ALLState, the brand was very popular in the 1940’s and 50’s for cars, bicycles and motorcycles and was distributed by Sear & Roebuck. The AllState […]
30TH Anniversary Love Ride. October 20, 2013
Published by October 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the Love Ride celebrates 3 decades of great performances to raise money for great causes . The day will begin at Glendale Harley-Davidson (3717 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204) and ends at Castaic Lake Recreation Area (32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384) First, participants will enjoy a concert series with American […]
For those looking to have a graphic theme extended to their bike’s gauge(s), this company offers offers several standard choices (left) and the option to have your own(s) custom designed and fabricated just for you (right.) They are made out of stainless steel for less trouble than with chrome. To fit all Harley-Davidson dashes. Made […]
S&S Cycle Viola V-Twin Now Offers U.S. Made Cometic Gasket Kits For Vintage And Latest Bike Models
Published by October 2nd, 2013 in Driveline, Editorial and Engines.S&S Cycle has added Cometic® gasket kits to its Viola V-Twin (VVT) line of quality service parts for maintenance and repair of American v-twin motorcycle engines. VVT carries engine gasket kits and top end gasket kits for 1948-present Harley-Davidson® big twins and 1986-present Sportster® models. This offering brings superior gasket technology to vintage bikes as […]
A new and extremely beautiful film about the passion of the riders and the soul of their machines. “Why We Ride” is the story of who we are, the dream, the discovery of a life outside the daily confinements and the sharing of our road experience with others. Once you let a motorcycle into your […]
From Johnny V. September 29, 2013 at 10.14 p.m. “Billy Lane is a changed man. He lives with regret every day but has made peace with the family of the deceased and is in touch with them daily. He has made peace with God and has become a deeply religious and ethical man. Hardest of […]
In Florida A Florida senior citizen drove his brand new Corvette convertible out of the dealership. Taking off down the road, he pushed it to 80 mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left. “Amazing,” he thought as he flew down I-95, pushing the pedal even more. Looking in his rear […]
New Harley-Davidson Chisel Fuel Gauge And Fuel Cap
Published by October 1st, 2013 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.These parts were released at the recent Harley-Davidson Dealer Summer Meeting. Part of a new Harley Chisel collection, you can top your fuel tank with these 2 new items. The fuel gauge and fuel cap feature a rich black finish, highlighted with complex machining in a radial spoke design that exposes bright, raw aluminum. Both […]
First Report Card On The Inaugural AIMExpo. October 16-20.
Published by October 1st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Although this post may sound as directed only to the members of the media, I thought it would be of interest for my readers to say a few words about the way motorcycle reporters, journalists, photographers, video crews, etc cover the main motorcycle events, both trade and consumers. Some rallies and trade shows, more than […]
Caught On Video. Bikers Chase SUV Driver For Fender Bender And Attack Him.
Published by October 1st, 2013 in Editorial and Videos.The story. In upper Manhattan, NY one biker riding with a large group apparently cut a Range Rover driver off and slammed on the brakes. Consequently, the SUV hits the motorcycle rear tire. Driver stops and bikers start damaging the car. The driver speeds away, striking 3 motorcycles. A long chase begins on the West […]
Harley-Davidson Riders Wear Pink to Raise $1 Million For Women With Breast Cancer
Published by October 1st, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.The Harley-Davidson family of riders and fans has a promise for women affected by breast cancer: You’re not alone, because we ride with you. These riders and fans added extra horsepower to that promise by raising more than $1 million for organizations that support and empower women affected by breast cancer through the purchase of […]
Custom Sportster Forty Eight Built The Right Way Down Under
Published by September 30th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Warwick Lyon is an Australian garage builder who wanted to build a modern interpretation of a Cafe Racer with elements of a hard-boiled Street-Fighter. For help with design and fabrication that he could not handle in his home workshop, he turned to Brisbane based Ellaspede Custom Motorcycles. With the help of duo Steve and Leo […]
Las Vegas Artistry In Iron Custom Builders Championship
Published by September 29th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Events.The 13th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest is coming next weekend October 3-6. Among the many biker events organized in Sin City (see them HERE), one favorite is The Artistry In Iron Championship where 20 builders are going to compete and judged by their peers for the title of 2013 Champion. f you appreciate the artistry […]
Husband takes his wife to a disco. There’s a guy on the dance floor living it large, break dancing, moon walking, back flips, the works. The wife turns to her husband and says: “See that guy? 25 years ago he proposed to me and I turned him down.” Husband says: “Looks like he’s still celebrating!!!”
