Mikuni Classic VM Round Slide Carburetors began their great reputation as one of the best high performance carburetors (with S&S Cycle) in the sport of motorcycling back in the 1960’s. Since then, Mikuni’s VM Series Round Slide Carburetors have proven themselves for use in any street or off-road application for motorcycles and ATV application, including […]
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Published by September 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Hollister Rally Approved For The Next 10 Years
Published by September 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The 2013 Hollister Motorcycle Rally – the city’s signature tradition – was last July the first in five years after shaky finances caused prior cancellations. “The City Council members sent a roaring message to the motorcycle community that officials plan to hold a downtown rally for the next 10 years, even if city politics change” […]
Harley-Davidson Tomorrow. Short Term A 500 cc Model. Long Term, Possibly An e-Harley.
Published by September 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Let’s talk again about the Harley-Davidson Mentality Shift I was describing in my post on August 30th when referring to the Rushmore Project. Last weekend, Matt Levatich – President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company – would have said to a few journalists (was not among them) that a 500 cc model is […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Parade. 5 Miles. 7000 Participants. 35,000 Collective Miles.
Published by September 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary year-long global celebration (11 countries on six continents) ended in Milwaukee during Labor Day weekend with a huge motorcycle parade, probably one of America’s greatest street events. An estimated 7,000 Harley-Davidson owners, dealers and employees from around the world rolled through downtown Milwaukee for a parade route nearly five miles long […]
UK based Shaw Harley-Davidson is in its 11th year as a dealer with its custom division wing3rd called Shaw Speed & Custom now in its 3rd year. Shaw started customization using only genuine after-market Harley bolt-on parts, then as customers required more originality and the crew went more confident, Shaw Speed & Custom went into […]
Harley-Davidson 110Th Anniversary. What The Top Executives Are Saying.
Published by September 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bikers sharing the same passion for the Harley brand came from around the world to Milwaukee for a long weekend of concerts, a parade, and street parties. Harley bikers are not the only ones to be excited. So are all Harley-Davidson top executives. They know that the brand is getting a huge worldwide attention from […]
New England Mustang Seat For Old England Triumph Bonneville
Published by September 1st, 2013 in Customs and Seats.The success of the new Triumph models sold in the US is attracting each year more vendors wishing to get a share of the brand custom parts market . Mustang seats is the latest company adding Triumphs to its family of products. Looking back at Triumph’s classic styling cues and focused on moving ahead with […]
Because of frequent windy weather and sometimes too wet salt, this year was not the most favorable to racers to set as many land speed records as previous years. I was expecting to report on the outright world land speed record battle between the BUB No. 7 piloted by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and […]
New PIN STRIPE Series Billet Ignition Switch Covers By Roaring Toyz
Published by August 31st, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.To complete their existing line of Pin Stripe billet parts and accessories, these 2 ignition switch covers for baggers. These caps install in seconds. Simple, clean and inexpensive, they fit all 2003-2013 Harley-Davidson Streetglide, Roadglide, Ultraclassic, Electraglide Classic and FL Trike Models. CNC machined in the USA from 6061 aluminum. Available in tripe plated show […]
One-Armed Motorcycle Rider Makes History In TT At Isle Of Man. 42-year-old Chris Mitchell from the Isle of Man rode a specially adapted Suzuki machine and managed to complete a race around the island’s TT course, finishing in 11th place out of 20 riders at the Manx Grand Prix Newcomer’s B race on Wednesday August […]
Harley-Davidson The Complete Mentality Shift.
Published by August 30th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.The recession was really what brought Harley-Davidson into the 21st century. “Since day one, we’ve been trying to transform the company in a way that is going to make us stronger and more sustainable in the future,” said CEO Keith Wandell in a telephone interview last week to Bloomberg. “That’s what we said we wanted […]
Designer Stainless Steel Exhaust Clamps
Published by August 30th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Because all details count, this new Designer Steel Exhaust Kit. Cut from solid billet 316 stainless steel, then highly polished. Available in 3 options of ARP hardware: EV:2835-0077 316 Polished Stainless Steel Exhaust Clamps With Polished ARP 12 point Hardware. EV:2835-0078 316 Polished Stainless Steel Exhaust Clamps With Polished ARP Hex Flange Nut Hardware. EV:2835-0079 […]
The 2014 Triumph Bonneville, Thruxton and Scrambler
Published by August 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.2014 is for Triumph the year of only cosmetic changes on all 3 of its classic models. The Triumph Bonneville keeps its 865 cc parallel-twin, but got a new exhaust for a better growl. Front wheel is no 17″ with lower seat position and a grab rail. Chain guard is now standard. Paint schemes include […]
Milwaukee Police Department. Did You Know?
Published by August 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.From now until the end of the 110th anniversary celebration over Labor Day Weekend, the Milwaukee Motorcycle Police Department is helping direct the traffic of tens of thousand motorcycles converging to downtown Milwaukee. Of course, the Milwaukee PD has a very long history of riding Harleys. It’s not long after the inception of Harley-Davidson in […]
Both are based on the famous 3/4 Bell 500 (the one I wear in its plain version…) They both pay tribute to Bell founder Roy Richter who created the 500 helmet in 1954 out of fiberglass. Not retro lids but current offerings priced at $139.95. On left the Skratch Bonneville, on right the RSD Trouble. […]
During the introduction of the 2014 Cruisers to its dealer network, the theme developed by Steve Menneto, Vice President for Polaris Motorcycles, was “offering more bike for the money than ever before.” New lower price points, added features and increased options characterize the 2014 line-up. Still 6 different models: HIGH-BALL®, JACKPOT, VICTORY JUDGE®, BOARDWALK™, HAMMER […]
Öhlins To Launch New High-Tech Fork Cartridge Kit For Harley Touring Models
Published by August 28th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Öhlins is introducing the FKC 101 Fork Cartridge Kit, a high-quality, high-tech front fork kit conceived specifically for the FLH/FLT Harley-Davidson Touring Baggers. This is the first-ever Bagger Fork Kit released by Öhlins and the company states that when installed in conjunction with a set of Öhlins shocks, you obtained an incomparably balanced suspension package, […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary. A Party So Big, The Directions Are Simply Milwaukee.
Published by August 28th, 2013 in Editorial and Videos.Expect 1000’s of YouTube videos shot by bikers in Milwaukee during the 4-day huge celebration party and probably about a dozen from Harley-Davidson. Here is the first official one they released.
Ad Of The Month. Pregnant Girlfriend. Wife knows. Must Sell. Lawyer Wants Money…
Published by August 28th, 2013 in Editorial.If he was not honest with his wife, at least he is honest about the reason why he is obliged to sell his 12,600 mile Harley V-Rod for $7800. Ad published in the Indiana Auto & RV classifieds
Blind And Racing His Motorcycle On The Bonneville Salts
Published by August 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In Bonneville, Dan Parker is making history by being the 1st ever blind person to race a motorcycle on the Salts of Utah. 43-year old Parker, a race car pilot, lost his sight 17 months ago in an accident. With no intention to go faster than other participants, he spent last weekend getting a feel […]
Talk about low tech. Wood gas, the byproduct of partial combustion of wood was used mainly in Europe countries before, during (because of fuel rationing) and after WWII. As you can see, the system to produce wood fuel is quite bulky and uses a process called gasification through a generator to create combustible hydrogen and […]
Vegas rocks. With hot spots and loose slots, great food, glitzy hotels, fabulous entertainment, and a Sin City reputation that makes Las Vegas Bikefest the bikers party town from October 3rd to 6th. Not to forget, beyond the city limits, some of the most unforgettable rides in the country – to the Grand Canyon, Lake […]
Harley-Davidson Men’s Reflective Skull Waterproof Hoodie
Published by August 27th, 2013 in Editorial and Merchandise.It’s constructed from waterproof seam-sealed 100 percent knit polyester fleece in a new, softer fabric with laminated backing, and features watertight storm cuffs. Guardian Technology at the elbows and shoulders add abrasion resistance, while 3M™ Scotchlite™ Relflective Material increases reflectivity in low light. Its bungee cord and toggle hood and hem are matched with a […]
Walz Hardcore German Style Lowrider by Swiss Harley Dealer
Published by August 26th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.More than a quarter of all motorcycles you can see on the roads of Switzerland are Milwaukee made. Since the 70‘s, Bachli Harley Heaven is the top Harley-Davidson dealership in the country and – as many dealers in Europe do, much more than in the US – is also customizing Harleys or pure one-off custom […]
World Fastest Motorcycles Arrived On The Salts Of Bonneville.
Published by August 25th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Racers and their machines arrived in Bonneville for the 10th Anniversary 2013 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials. During 6 days (August 24-29), conditions of the salt being good, they are going to try to put their names in the record books of motorcycle land speed records. Not doubt that by the end of this coming week the […]
