Obviously, nobody wants to turn a Harley Bagger into a Sportster, but many owning a Sportster would love to turn it into some kind of light touring bike with the storage of a big Bagger. The idea of offering a Sportster kit to go to the bagger look and convenience is not new. Mike Corbin […]
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Baggster Kit To Turn Your Sportster Into A Bagger
Published by January 3rd, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Dennis Kirk Releases A 1200-Page Parts Catalog
Published by January 3rd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Most retail parts’ catalogs of the motorcycle industry are released between December and February. But because of printing and shipping costs, each year fewer are printed and most have already been switched to a digital PDF version to be accessed or downloaded on line. For 2013, Dennis Kirk is one of the few in the […]
On the farm lived a chicken and a horse, both of whom loved to play together. One day the two were playing, when the horse fell into a bog and began to sink. Scared for his life, the horse whinnied for the chicken to go get the farmer for help! Off the chicken ran, back […]
Cyril Huze’s 10 Motorcycle Predictions For 2013
Published by January 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Here’s the thing about predictions: they are always fun to make (and to read) and no one ever remembers a year later what they were. So there is basically no reason not to whip out the crystal ball and start forecasting. That you agree or not, I hope that my 2013 predictions will give you […]
Harley-Davidson Made For India Motorcycle To Be Revealed At 2014 Delhi Auto Expo
Published by January 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This fiscal year, Harley Davidson India should sell about 2,000 motorcycles and by 2015 aims to sell about 10,000. To reach this objective, Harley will unveil in January 2014 at the Dehli Auto Expo a “made for India” special model. This new model will be fitted with a 400 to 500 cc V-Twin with a […]
Have you made your resolutions for 2013? Here are mine: 1. Learn the names of the people two doors down from me and invite them over for dinner. 2- Learn how to cook a full dinner 3- Spend more time with my 2 grand-daughters. 4- Stop being patient with those who copy & paste my […]
These incredible pictures of motorcycles under the Russian Empire (ended in 1917 with the Russian revolution) are not precisely dated or located. Like me, looking at them and you will wonder how many Harley Davidson and Indian motorcycles are still today languishing in Russian barns.
The industry lost a Freedom Fighter. William (Bill) E. Gannon II, 59 of Quincy, formerly of Ashmont Hill, Dorchester, passed away at home on December 24th after losing his battle with cancer. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, a journalist, a talented photographer and a long time motorcyclists rights activist from Massachusetts. He was one of the […]
Bomb Runner Harley Sportster. Custom Built In Taiwan.
Published by December 31st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The custom motorcycle scene is one world. After Europe, Australia and Japan, the four Asian Tigers – Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan – are showing strong interest in custom motorcycles. A couple of local custom builders, at least one magazine to showcase their work, the influence of a neighbor country, in this case […]
A Very Short Film About Miami’s Vintage Motorcycle Scene
Published by December 30th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Metal305 was founded in the summer of 2012 by a couple of Miami vintage motorcycle enthusiasts who wanted to start a group of like-minded riders in the Miami area. Metal305 includes bike nights and networking the small independent shops in the area for the riders needing their services. Metal305 isn’t about any particular person or […]
Complete Late Model Dyna Slammer Kit Package By Burly Brand
Published by December 29th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.These last couple of years, the versatile Harley Dyna platform has been re-discovered by the go-to for performance minded builders and riders. A trend that has been noticed by several after-market part vendors like Burly Brand, now offering this Dyna super low package kit available in black, today’s preferred “color.” The Complete Burly Slammer Kit […]
There is an application for everything, even one for Victory devoted motorcycle enthusiasts. Like other travel mobile applications, it features these services. – display your current location – weather conditions, forecasts and advisories for any location – find and contact Victory dealers – local services search with integrated direct dialing, including gas stations, restaurants, and […]
New Harley-Davidson Leather Down-Tube Tote Bags For Sportster And Dyna
Published by December 28th, 2012 in Accessories and Editorial.A way to add handy storage to a Sportster or Dyna, this bag provides a handy place to smaller gear like tools, a tire gauge, or a disc lock. The new Leather Down-Tube Bag (P/N 93300045 Distressed Brown, P/N 93300044 Black; $119.95) has a rigid back and features a heavy leather flap with an embossed […]
Custom Harley-Davidson Sportster Inspired By Technics Headphones And Turntable
Published by December 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Another custom bike built as a marketing and advertising tool, this time for the Panasonic brand Technics. A Sportster 883 was stripped down to bare frame by Roland Sands and Andy Bell and fully rebuilt using a lot of custom designed parts inspired by 2 Technics DJ products, the RP-DH1250 headphones as well as the […]
Another US Harley Dealer Avoids Harley-Davidson Termination Notice For Allegedly Violating Non-Retail Sales Policy. Harley-Davidson conducts frequent audits of its dealers network to see if they don’t violate the company Non-Retail Sales Policy (NSRP) On June 23, 2011 Harley-Davidson notified Riverside Harley-Davidson (dab Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson) of its intent to terminate the dealer agreement within 30 […]
And when you think that not much could be invented with a heel-toe shifter, somebody comes with a new idea and design… Ok, it’s not for all tastes and styles of bike, but if you match it with the floorboards of the same company, it can look pretty cool. Fitment is compatible with most Harley-Davidson […]
The Real Thing. Re-Imagining A Classic Mustang.
Published by December 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.For entertainment during your holidays a well shot short documentary about custom hot rod builder BODIE STROUD and his re-imagining of a classic Mustang by way of an extremely rare and powerful motor built specifically for legendary racer Mario Andretti’s 1969 Can Am series race car. Directed and Photographed by Julian King.
2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer Harkens Back To The Glories Of Yesteryear
Published by December 26th, 2012 in Builders and Editorial.Looking for a new motorcycle under $10,000 with retro racing inspiration but modern engineering. The Moto Guzzi V7 Racer pays homage to the Café Racers of the 50s and 60s and offers a new and more powerful, 750cc, 90-degree V-Twin motor and new lightweight, six split spoke aluminum wheels, number plate, and solo saddle.
Zipper’s MaxFlow Air Filter Kits for EFI Models
Published by December 26th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Letting your engine breathe deeper is a sure and easy way to get a nice power increase. Doing it via a max flow air filter is also the cheapest method to boost performance. One of the best on the market is the MAXFlow Air Filter Kits by Zipper’s Performance Products. Designed to completely replace the […]
Be aware! Over the last month I have become a victim of a clever ‘Eastern European’ scam while out shopping. Simply dropping into Costco for a bit of shopping turned out to be quite an experience. Don’t be naive enough to think it couldn’t happen to you or your friends. Here’s how the scam works: Two very good-looking 20-21 […]
Vintage Reproduction Kicker Covers By S&S Cycle
Published by December 25th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Looking for an authentic Flathead kicker cover? Good luck. You may try to steal one from a factory museum bike (huh) or get one from S&S Cycle offering one as close as possible to the Harley original. Not only authentic to the smallest details outside but improved with new technology inside. Even boss imperfections in the […]
EPA Drops Minimum 4-Gallon Purchase Requirement For Motorcycles And ATV’s
Published by December 25th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Legal.The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports that the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is scrapping its requirement that all consumers buy at least 4 gallons of gasoline from certain gas stations using blender pumps that dispense E10 and E15 through the same hose. The vast majority of motorcycles and ATVs in use today aren’t […]
Accurate Air Pressure Adjustment For Harley-Davidson Touring Suspension.
Published by December 25th, 2012 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Digital Touring Suspension Air Pump (P/N 54000033, $69.95) from Harley-Davidson® is an accurate and convenient tool used to check and alter pressure in the rear air shocks on all Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles. The only digital suspension air pump on the market, it has a bleed valve that allows precise adjustment of air pressure, […]
Very representative of the custom chopper style that Paul Wideman at Bare Knuckle Choppers is building for his clients, “Incognegro” is as naked as possible, re-employing the best of Harley-Davidson of the mid-sixties, then using proprietary parts from the shop, a few from the best in the business, and assembling them around a one-off bodywork. […]
