Samson Exhaust Has Relocated In Sturgis. Just on time for the 2013 Black Hills Rally, Samson Exhaust has completed its relocation from California to Sturgis. If you want to visit the new plant, the address is Industrial Park at 1151 Industry Road, Sturgis, SD 57785. “Over eight years ago I had my first conversations with […]
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Published by July 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Exclusive. Jesse James Back At The Sturgis Rally With New Custom Parts And Never Seen Before CFL3 Chopper Frame
Published by July 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When a few months ago I told you that in 2013 Jesse James will be back on the rally tour, many of you doubted. Well, after years of absence, Jesse James is back in Sturgis with a new line of hand-made parts, fenders and a brand new CFL3 frame for your chopper project. Jesse is […]
Got Premium Luggages. Will Travel…
Published by July 10th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The new Premium Touring Luggage System (P/N 93300003, $299.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features the Touring Bag and an compact Day Bag in a combination that serves the needs of weekend travelers and daily commuters. The 2,400 cubic inch capacity Touring Bag features three zippered exterior pockets and one zippered mesh interior pocket, and […]
Sturgis Rally. Baker Drivetrain Smoke-Down Showdown Is Wednesday August 7, 2013
Published by July 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.BAKER Drivetrain is about to bring again the mayhem to Sturgis with a new head to head burnout in a way only Baker can bring it. This year, the Smoke-Down Showdown will happen at Wednesday August 7th at 8 pm at the Easyriders Saloon on Lazelle street, downtown Sturgis. Emcee extraordinaire Jay Allen will entertain […]
Original 1909 Single Cylinder Indian Motorcycle And 2 Indian Wrenches To Be auctioned This weekend
Published by July 9th, 2013 in Editorial, Engines and Events.On sunday afternoon July 14, 2013 GOULD AUCTIONS, a company specializing in selling antiques, will auction a are and original 1909 Single Cylinder Indian Motorcycle engine by Oscar Hedstrom and 2 wrenches. In 1899, Gifted engineer Oscar Hedstrom built a motorized two-wheeler. George Hendee, bicycle maker and former cycle racer, saw the potential of the […]
JIMS® Reverse Brake Bleeding Tool by Phoenix Systems
Published by July 9th, 2013 in Controls and Editorial.Do it the right way. Bleed your brakes and hydraulic clutch in reverse! This patented brake bleeding technology makes servicing and bleeding the brake lines a snap. It’s simple physics: air rises. This tool will push the brake fluid from the caliper to the master cylinder. No more guess work; you can watch the master […]
Hamsters USA Silent Auction To Benefit Children’s Care Rapid City Is August 5, 2013 In Spearfish During Sturgis Bike Week
Published by July 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hamsters USA, the group whose members share fun friendship around a common passion for custom motorcycles, has planned its yearly silent auction dinner for August 5, 2013 in Spearfish, SD. The Monday event is the single largest get-together of Hamsters during the year. The silent auction held that night is to benefit Children’s Care Hospital & […]
The First Indian Motorcycle Seen Running The All-New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine. The Spirit Of Munro.
Published by July 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.On May 5th, 2013, on a dry lake bed in California, Indian Motorcycle ran the “Spirit of Munro”, an all-metal tribute bike built to honor the great Burt Munro. This is the first Indian motorcycle to be seen running the all-new Thunder Stroke 111. Todd Eagan accepted the challenge of riding the untested bike on […]
A pair of 26″ wheels on any custom bike has the ability to provoke some very strong reactions. Lookin awesome or ugly? Rideable? Show ride or only show bike? “52 Stick” (name of this contraption still not explained to me) was not built only for trophies. Believe it or not it was built and paid […]
Russell Mitchell Releases Today Brand New 50-Page Exile Cycles Parts Catalog
Published by July 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You are the first to know. All the parts made by Exile Cycles, including their brand new extensive line of bolt-on parts for a “make-over” of your stock Harley model, are featured in a brand new full 50-page catalog just released today. In it, bike kits, rolling chassis, frames, and all the custom parts you need to […]
3 new interesting questions asked to Spectro Oils and their answers. Question. What is “detergent” in oil? Can it affect rubber parts? Is it like detergent for washing dishes? Answer. Detergents are a necessary part of modern oils. They reduce sludge build up, keep oil passages clean and help your oil filter do a better […]
Replace A Four-Inch Speedometer With This Multi-Function Gauge From Harley-Davidson
Published by July 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Add a wide-sweep analog tachometer, a fuel gauge and more information to many Harley-Davidson Sportster® and Dyna® models with this new Combination Digital Speedometer/Analog Tachometer (P/N 70900274, $299.95) from Harley-Davidson®. The lower half of the instrument incorporates a digital speedometer plus a selectable LCD screen that displays fuel level, miles-to-empty, gear-position, odometer/trip meter, or time […]
A 1933 Indian Motorcycle In Jay Leno’s Garage
Published by July 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.With the launch of the new Indian, 2013 will probably be a big year for motorcycle history. As explained again and again, this time by Jay Leno, Indian boasts an extremely rich history, a past that Polaris is leveraging to re-introduce the brand with the up coming launch of a brand new model. Listen to […]
Corbin Custom Seats For The Victory High-Ball
Published by July 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.They are called the “Young Gun”, the “Hollywood Solo” and the “Dual Tour” seats. Conceived specifically for the Victory High Ball, a model that deserves more after-market custom parts. Offered in genuine leather (standard on Hollywood Solo) or optional and are ergonomically designed seating for maximum weight dispersion. Each seating area is sculpted for proper […]
Harley-Davidson World Ride Tops 10 Million Miles. Record Mileage Eclipses 2012 Total by 28 Percent. Motorcycle riders from around the world enthusiastically joined members of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) on June 23 and 24 to shatter last year’s record mileage total for the Harley-Davidson World Ride by collectively logging more than 10 million miles, […]
4th Of July. Victory Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary.
Published by July 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It was the 4th of July 1998, 15 years ago, that Victory Motorcycles was born producing its first motorcycle. For 15 years, Victory has been an aggressive, dynamic force in the world of motorcycling, a newcomer who earned respect for overall quality, reliability and performance. Today, Victory offers a full line of cruisers and tourers. […]
To complete their Teardrop Edition Precision Billet Parts just released this new brake lever. Replacing your brake lever on your Harley tourer is a quick bolt-on. CNC milled, available in hard black anodized contrast cut or chrome. Sold with the peg included. At Precision Billet.
Enjoy your day commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Fireworks, family reunions, concerts, barbecues, picnics, beach activities parades, baseball games, etc … and of course riding. By the way, this helmet is the AFX-72 Stealth Beanie helmet sold in gloss or flat black, featuring a stealthy light silver American flag […]
Most US Patriotic Brands. Jeep Is First. Harley-Davidson 13th.
Published by July 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In time for the 4th of July, a survey of 4,500 consumers selected to represent the US population was conducted by New York-based branding researching firm Brand Keys to know which brands are perceived as “patriotic.” 197 famous brand names in 35 categories were researched. Especially around Independence Day, marketers “waving the US flag” will […]
2 years in a row, the Ducati Diavel was voted World’s Best Cruiser by Cycle World. Raw performance, head-turning style, and versatility within the cruiser category. The Diavel Dark ($18,000) gets the same Testastretta 11° Ducati V-Twin (producing 162 hp and 94 lb-ft of torque) housed in a chassis that nicely splits the difference between […]
S&S Cycle’s Power Tune Sport Performance Exhaust For Harley-Davidson® Sportster®
Published by July 3rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.No design fancy here. Just the bold drag racing style that many will like. This exhaust system is all about performance with the DynoJet® revealing a power gain of over 12 horsepower and 6 ft/lb of torque over stock when the S&S Power Tune Sport and the S&S tuned induction system were installed on a […]
Morgan To Release New 3-Wheeler Body Styles And New Range Of Engines.
Published by July 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Morgan is happy with the success of its 3 wheelers, both in volume and with the young generation. 600+ units should be sold this year, more than the 4-wheel version. “The company is deciding whether to continue making models on traditional steel chassis or to move to a single platform that could be used for […]
Photo taken 2 weeks ago during the Chinese HOG Rally (1000 participants). Source Reuter.
German Bike And Music Weekend. Burnouts, Stunts, Burnouts, Stunts, Music.
Published by July 2nd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Bike And Music Weekend in Geiselwind, Germany (18th edition is August 1-4)) is supposed to be the largest “how to burn rubber” event known to man. 4 days of screaming tires, of rubber smoke interrupted only by drag races, wild stunts and live bands. Burnouts as an automotive form of art? (done right, tracing […]
Breaking News. Erik Buell Sells 49.2% Of Erik Buell Racing Inc For 25 Million
Published by July 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It looks like now as it was a very good operation for Erik Buell that 3 years ago Harley-Davidson shut down the former Buell Motorcycle Company. After Harley severed its ties with Erik Buell, he started the Erik Buell Racing inc. firm, launching the EBR’s 1190RS flagship model, a limited-edition high-power sports motorcycle. In a […]
I could not forget to feature this creation because it’s very rare that a sidecar ranks so high in a top custom motorcycle competition like the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building (last May 10-11 in Essen, Germany.) “Pure Vision” by Wildstyle received the 5th tallest trophy in the Freestyle Class regrouping top builders showing their […]
