Conceived by Corbin for the new 2011 and 2012 Harley Softail Blackline, this new custom seat by Corbin is stated to ergonomically increase long range comfort by optimizing weight dispersion. Back support is a generous 7″. Inside, Corbin’s exclusive Comfort Cell® foam material gives firm support while still conforming to your body. The Dual Tour […]
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Corbin Dual Tour Saddle For Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline Model
Published by February 23rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.On October 15, 2009 Harley-Davidson announced that production of Buell motorcycles were immediately discontinued. The economy started to tank in 2008 and in 2009 sales of new motorcycles crashed. At the time, Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell statement to the media was “The fact is, we must focus both our effort and our investment on the […]
Men Health Campaign. What’s The Hype All About.
Published by February 23rd, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.Shot by famous British portrait and fashion photographer ‘Rankin’, this commercial is a public service announcement for male cancer awareness. Watch what’s the hype all about. Warning. It may be inappropriate for readers under 18. Did Rhian get all your attention? Advertising Agency: JWT, London, UK. Executive Creative Director: Russell Ramsey. Creative Director: Jason Berry. […]
Motorcycle Industry Honors J&P Cycles Founder John Parham
Published by February 23rd, 2012 in Editorial and Events.For his long-time dedication to the sport of motorcycling, John Parham, founder of J&P Cycles and president of the National Motorcycle Museum Board of Directors, received the Don J. Brown Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 Dealer Expo and American V-Twin Dealer Show on Friday, Feb. 17. Parham, a life-long motorcycle enthusiast, founded J&P Cycles […]
Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Suspension Upgrade By Progressive Suspension.
Published by February 22nd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.The Tri Glide, the remaining trike model from Harley-Davidson, is evidently a very heavy vehicle facing unique handling challenge due to the loads generated by the steering forces. Harley Tri Glide factory forks are those of a two-wheeler and cornering dynamic feels much more like when you drive a four wheel vehicle. So, the Progressive Suspension engineers started […]
The Sharpie Paint Job Victory Judge Motorcycle
Published by February 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.A new trend is to use sharpies to “paint” all types of vehicles. Look at this very cool “sharpie paint job” on a 2013 Victory Judge motorcycle created by a young artist graphics designer named Melissa Breitenfeldt. This project was realized for the 2012 Australian Motorcycle Expo where Victory will display this one-off project. Artwork […]
5th Annual Daytona Bike Week Biker Fusion Party And Fundraiser
Published by February 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During Daytona Bike Week on Thursday March 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Doghouse Bar and Grill on Main Street, the motorcycle industry and other enthusiasts will come together for a party to benefit a great cause. The 5th Annual Biker Fusion fundraiser will once again benefit Soldiers’ Angels, a volunteer-led non-profit that provides aid […]
Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with that expensive, double-panel energy efficient kind. And today, I got a call from the contractor who installed them. He was complaining that the work had been completed a whole year ago and I still hadn’t paid for them. Hellloooo,………..just because I’m blonde doesn’t mean […]
To Ensure Expansion Polaris Building New Facility, Assembly Lines.
Published by February 21st, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Long known for its all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles it’s only 13 years ago that Polaris started building motorcycles, cruisers then touring motorcycles. Still a relatively small player in the overall motorcycle market, Polaris is the second largest manufacturer of heavy weight motorcycles – a 4-billion segment – behind Harley-Davidson. Polaris on-road market is now […]
Starving For More Twin Cam Horsepower And Torque?
Published by February 21st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You are all (almost) looking for more torque! Torque and more torque for your twin cam engine is easy with the new Knight Prowler TW 777 cam. This cam sets a new standard for peak performance in horsepower and torque for 07 thru 2012, stock Twin Cam engines using the stock heads. Bob Wood, founder […]
New American International Motorcycle Expo
Published by February 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.One month ago I pre-announced the launch of the American International Motorcycle Expo (“AIME”) to debut Fall 2013. It’s purpose is to serve as the catalyst to bring together industry, press, dealers and consumers in a single arena that creates a grand stage for motorcycling in the U.S. and North America, and delivers an efficient […]
New Curved License Plate Frames From Harley-Davidson
Published by February 21st, 2012 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.I know, I know… The curved license plate is almost as old as the license plate itself. But Harley proposes them with a new look and feel. Their new ones ($79.95) is shaped to hug the contour of the genuine Harley rear fender. Designed to replace the original-equipment black license plate bracket, installation requires no […]
I already introduced you to the brothers duo Justin and Jarrod Del Prado at DP Custom Cycles. They love to restore or modify classic motorcycles to turn them in very raw/naked bikes. And since their passion is also auto racing, not surprisingly, many of their 2-wheel creations have a Hot Rod flair. This Bobber named […]
Ragehard Choppers To Manufacture Big Bear Choppers Motorcycles With The Help Of Kevin And Mona Alsop
Published by February 19th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Big Bear Choppers saga has a new episode with a new surprising business twist, thanks to Simon Scott owner of a company called Rage Hard Choppers. In his website (Rage Hard Indonesia website is suddenly down as I upload this article…) Scott published the following press release with information that will surprise many, including […]
Be Immortalized With Your Harley In Digital Avengers Comic.
Published by February 19th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Marvel and Harley-Davidson are teaming up for “The Assemble Your Freedom” contest. They will pick five lucky winners, who will win a custom-designed Harley-Davidson motorcycle and be immortalized in a digital Avengers comic. Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers”—the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, […]
New Harley-Davidson Boom! Audio Custom Touring System
Published by February 18th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A new High-Performance System developed for Harley CVO models is now offered for many Touring models.It’s a complete audio system engineered to deliver unsurpassed audio performance in an outdoor environment combining fairing, fairing lower and saddlebag-mounted speakers to envelop the rider and passenger in music. System-matched to the original-equipment Advanced Audio Radio on many Harley-Davidson […]
Jonz Custom Motorcycles
Published by February 18th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.You all love American hand craftsmanship. Jonz Custom Motorcycles is a one-man shop near Denver, CO where Steve designs and builds very cool one-of-kind bikes. Jay Leno discovered him, giving him his first 8 minutes of fame.
New Dark Side Foot Controls From Spitfire Motorcycles
Published by February 17th, 2012 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Available for ’84-’99 FXST models, ’00-’11 FXST models, and ’91-’11 Dyna Models. There is also a direct bolt-on Mid Controls set for use with open belt drives & late model transmissions. If you are building your own custom a weld-on mid controls bracket “Builders Kit” is available. Comes complete with all necessary mounting hardware. Brake side master […]
Daytona Bike Week Official Logo. Did You Know?
Published by February 17th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.In preparation of each Bike Week the Daytona Regional Chamber’s Bike Week Festival Task Force selects the official logo design. In addition to addressing certain requisite elements, the winning logo design must appeal to a diverse audience of bikers, vendors and marketers, and reflect the spirit and tradition of Bike Week. The Festival Task Force […]
Nice Photoshop work by Eric Johansson.
Bad Ass Steel Fenders For Tall Motorcycle Wheels Up To 30″
Published by February 17th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Tall wheels are invading the custom motorcycle scene. Escalation in size of wheels from 21″ to 30″, used indifferently by custom builders on full one-off ground up builds to Harley-Davidson baggers, has created a new market for steel fenders to wrap them beautifully. John Shope at Sinister Industries is proud to announce the release of […]
The Bike Was Born in 1977. The Bike Builder In 1993.
Published by February 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you start building such a quality bike when you are only 18 years old, probability is high that you inherited some kustom culture genes. Dad restores old cars and builds hot-rods in Hartford, South Dakota. a small city on the edge of Highway 90, just minutes west of Sioux Falls. Brother in law collects and […]
Donald Trump To Paul Teutul Senior. Disinherit Paul Jr. During an episode of “American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior” (Mondays. 9 p.m. Est on Discovery Channel) Donald Trump visited Orange County Choppers. After listening to Paul Senior list of grievances of how the son had tried to destroy his business, including the fact that the fact […]
New Blitz Wheels From Arlen Ness
Published by February 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Each year Arlen Ness launches a couple of new wheel designs. For 2012, one of them is named the Blitz, a billet aluminum 8-spoke billet wheel with each spoke overlapping on the rim. The Blitz is available in most sizes to fit an HD® or Victory® motorcycle. Of course, matching brake rotors and drive pulleys […]
Your BAKER Transmission Installed In Daytona
Published by February 15th, 2012 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.Participating to the 2012 edition of Daytona Bike Week and in need of a new, smoothest and more efficient transmission? You can have it installed by the experts of Baker Drivetrain, save up to $700 and ride back home without risk of breaking down the road. It’s one of the best offers of Bike Week, […]
The 21 Helmets Art Show paired 21 artists from the Northwest with blank, white Bell Custom 500 helmets as the canvas. The results are as varied and interesting as the artists who made them.
