“Best Ink” is an American reality competition series on Oxygen. The series premiered on March 27, 2012 and was renewed in 2013. The TV show follows a group of 10 tattoo artists from various cities in the US with the winner of the competition winning a $100,000 cash prize and a cover article in a […]
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Looking For Tattoo Artists For Next Season Of TV Reality Show “Best Ink”
Published by April 26th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Stretched and lowered touring bags look good but all know that you keep scratching them when you turn. Well, the solution to minimize the damage is to install skid plates. These ones offered by Canadian based Asskikr Custom Cycles are made from high quailty polished stainless and are secured by strong 3M adhesive. They run […]
Harley-Davidson 2013 First-Quarter Earnings Increased 33.8% Versus Last Year
Published by April 25th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Thanks to an ongoing restructuring started in 2009, Harley has been expanding its profitability. Today before Wall Street opening, Harley-Davidson released its 1st quarter 2013 results. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) diluted earnings per share increased 33.8% on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. “With our focus on […]
Polaris Reports Record First Quarter 2013 Results. Net Income Increased 26%.
Published by April 25th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On Wednesday April 24, after the bell, Polaris announced its 1st quarter 2013 results. Net income increased 26% to $75.5 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, with sales increasing 11% to $745.9 million, setting new records for first quarter sales and earnings. By comparison, 2012 first quarter net income was $60.1 million, or $0.85 per […]
Exclusive. The Motorcycle Reality Shows You Will Watch Very Soon. And They Need You…
Published by April 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Zach Ness. Pilgrim Studios, proud home of “Fast N Loud” and “American Chopper”, is producing a new custom motorcycle show featuring Zach Ness doing custom builds (and making mods to people’s motorcycles). Because Zach is busy working on the builds and shooting the show 12-14 hours/day, Pilgrim contacted me to inform my readers that the […]
New Galaxy Air Cleaners By Italian Rebuffini
Published by April 24th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.If you are into the high/tech racing style you may like these new air cleaners, a typical “Made in Italy” expression of design. Rebuffini products for Harley-Davidson always stand out for for the quality of the materials (aluminum used comes from Switzerland), for the superb manufacturing technique.and attention to details. And of course, you will […]
Harley-Davidson Number One USA Seller Of New street Motorcycles To Young Adults 18-34, Women, African-Americans And Hispanics, Caucasians Over 35.
Published by April 24th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one seller of new street motorcycles (all engine sizes) in the United States to young adults ages 18-34, women, African-Americans and Hispanics, as well as Caucasian men ages 35 plus. The newly available POLK data shows that Harley-Davidson experienced a double-digit market share gain from 2008 […]
Kid Rock Will Headline Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Music Festival August 5, 2013
Published by April 24th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Known for its epic motorcycle and music festival, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is announcing that legendary rocker and philanthropist Kid Rock will join its growing line up of 2013 concert artists. Kid Rock joins the 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s 9 day roster of concert performances that already includes Toby Keith, ZZ Top, Brantley Gilbert, Queensrÿche […]
A lady helps her husband install a new computer. Once it is completed, she tells him to select a password, selecting a word that he’ll always remember. As the computer asks him to enter it, he looks at his wife and with a macho gesture and a wink in his eye. He selects a word: […]
Indian Motorcycle Revealed The New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine In Australia. Launches The “One-Eleven Original” Riders Club..
Published by April 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The all-new Thunder Stroke 111 that will power the new Indian Motorcycle drew great interest from 1000 members of Ulysses, Australia’s largest Motorcycle Club. The Indian engine reveal also coincided with the launch of the exclusive “One-Eleven Original” riders club. The One-Eleven Original riders refer to the first 111 Indian Motorcycles’ to be sold and […]
Küryakyn Launches Kinetic Controls
Published by April 23rd, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Küryakyn expands its line of popular “ISO” product offerings with the “Kinetic” line of controls. An evolution of one of Küryakyn’s earliest product lines, the “ISO” concept utilizes rubber with air pockets to isolate the rider from vibration. Modern materials make this tried and true concept even more effective. The Kinetic line currently includes grips, pegs, […]
Stated by the organizers as the largest motorcycle event on the west coast, the 31st edition of the Laughlin River Run starts this Wednesday April 24th and will end Sunday 28th. One of the main attractions for many visitors to this rally will be to see Historic US Route 66 the way it was meant […]
Choice is coming to American motorcycles. Are you of the Harley-Davidson or Indian Motorcycle type? Of both? It is my opinion that the motorcycle industry needs another high profile American motorcycle brand and that the Indian launch will positively disrupt the market, growing our industry, creating a healthy competition primarily with Harley-Davidson and marginally with […]
New Multi-Function Gauge from Harley-Davidson For Sportster® and Dyna® Models
Published by April 21st, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Now you can replace a four-inch Speedometer with this new Harley-Davidson gauge adding a tach, fuel level and more information. 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 of day. The colors of backlighting, the pointer and the […]
22nd Annual Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day Is Monday June 17, 2013. The mission is to increase public and governmental awareness about the societally positive values of transportation and utility riding. To reach record-setting numbers of riders to participate, spread the word by every means possible – word of mouth, print ads, web […]
Avon Tyres Introduces Cobra Combination For Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Models
Published by April 20th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Available now, Avon Tyres has a great new Cobra tire combination for the popular Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (2007 model year and newer), Screamin’ Eagle® Fat Boy (2006 model year), and Fat Boy Lo® (2010 model year and newer). Avon states that the new Cobra 140/75R17 Cobra AV71 (front) and 200/55R17 Cobra AV72 (rear) make the […]
S&S Cycle Celebrates Its 55th Anniversary And You Are Invited.
Published by April 20th, 2013 in Editorial, Engines and Events.On Friday June 21st and Saturday June 22nd, 2013 S&S Cycle will celebrate their 55th anniversary this and they would like like everyone to join them for the celebration party. It will take place at the Oktoberfest grounds in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with a side trip to the S&S factory in Viola for breakfast, plant […]
Quite a few products, more or less efficient, already available to bikers to prevent your helmet to end up on the head of a stranger. Every once in a while a product comes along that gets a forehead slap and a “Why didn’t they think of that“. The Helmet Lok is one of those products, designed […]
Mindy. Built For Extra Riding Fun.
Published by April 19th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You may wonder what makes a custom builder build this type of bike. But if you follow the work of Bryan Schimke at TPJ Customs you will realize that “Mindy” has a direct filiation with the more “classic” creations that the shop has built. Same very naked/bony bikes with a lot of one-off parts (but […]
Flashback. On An Indian Motorcycle Cross Country Trip.
Published by April 19th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.Café Style Bars For Your Harley Sportster
Published by April 18th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Ready for a re-play of the ton-up subculture? Following the release of a Café Seat Section and of several Suspension Setups to transform your Sportster into a corner eating machine , Burly Brand is offering the Clubman Bars, a signature trait of all authentic Cafe Racers. They were low, attached to the stock mounting location, […]
J&P Cycles 34th Annual Open House Rally Is June 29-30, 2013
Published by April 18th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Each June among the cornfields in Eastern Iowa one of the largest two day motorcycle events in the Midwest takes place. The small town of Anamosa, Iowa with a population of approximately 5,500, home to the J&P Cycles headquarters, hosts the annual J&P Cycles Open House Rally. Last year more than 30,000 motorcyclists and spectators […]
An attorney arrived home late, after a very tough day trying to get a stay of execution. His last minute plea for clemency to the governor had failed and he was feeling worn out and depressed. As soon as he walked through the door at home, his wife started on him about, “What time of […]
No Kickstand Frame Kit For Harley Touring Bikes
Published by April 17th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.You may wonder why anyone would like his bagger to rest sitting flat on the ground. Hate for the kickstand? Stability? Looks? Piece of conversation? To score extra points in bike show competitions? Is there any interest for a frame setup letting you do this? Curtis Hoffman thinks so and created the “No-Kickstand Lay-Frame” kit […]
A classic shape revisited by GMA (a division of Belt Drives Limited) Conceived to provide a custom look while while still remaining comfortable. CNC machined for positive finger placement the new grips are fit with 3 durable rubber style bands to produce exceptional grip. Additionally each GMA throttle grip is manufactured with integral throttle pipe for […]
Spectro Heavy Duty STL Transmission Oil Specifically Engineered For The Harley Sportster Engine.
Published by April 17th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Spectro Oils of America, based in Brookfield, CT, has launched the Platinum Heavy Duty STL Harley Sportster Transmission Lube. Spectro 6 speed synthetic technology is now available for the Harley® Sportster and Buell®. This fully formulated synthetic transmission lubricant is engineered to work in all applications where the same oil lubricates the clutch, primary, and […]
