Last year The FXR Show had over 100 FXR’s and 30 Dyna’s registered to enter this bike show. Quite possibly the largest single motorcycle show of the 2016 Sturgis Rally. The 2017 Sturgis Rally will mark the 5th Annual Sturgis FXR Show. The first three years of the show were held in historic Sturgis City […]
Author Archive for cyrilhuze
Spirit of Sturgis Antique Motorcycle Races on Historic Sturgis Half-Mile Aug. 7
Published by July 7th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.The organizers of the Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival are excited to announce the second annual antique motorcycle races during the 77th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Antique motorcycles are set to race August 7 at the Historic Sturgis Half Mile Race Track in Sturgis, SD Pappy Hoel, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s forefather, will have his […]
Mustang Introduces Deluxe Super Touring for 1997-07 FL. More Room For The Driver.
Published by July 7th, 2017 in Customs and Seats.Early FL requested a stylish touring seat that allowed them to sit back further, so Mustang re-designed their top-selling Deluxe Super Touring style seat to fit 1997-07 FL models. Engineered to provide truly uncompromising comfort for both riders and their passengers, the one-piece seat features a unique custom stitch pattern on high quality expanded vinyl, […]
A blonde city girl named Amy married a Colorado rancher. One morning, on his way out to check on the cows, the rancher says to Amy: “The insemination man is coming over to impregnate one of our cows today, so I drove a nail into the 2 by 4 just above where the cow’s stall […]
In an ultra-modern 85,000 square-foot complex in California, the Cobra team designs and fabricates all sorts of performance accessories for the major motorcycle brands and models. For Harleys, an important upgrade is to optimize engine air flow for maximum power. This air intake kit utilizes a Cobra-designed K&N air filter, machined aluminum venturi and a variety […]
It’s one of the most famous British bikes produced by Norton-Villiers from 1967 until 1977. Despite the Norton Commando being a pre-unit construction (meaning where the engine and gearbox are separate components with their own oil reservoirs) and numerous design problems addressed over the years, although some persisted until the end of production, the Commando […]
Vice President Pence May Address The Motorcycle Industry At AIMExpo In September. It helps that VP Pence is an avid motorcyclist who recently has been seen astride his Harley-Davidson. He even just named his new dog ‘Harley’. And it was national news when Harley-Davidson’s executive team had been invited to the White House in January, […]
Why Is The World’s Fastest Motorcycle Bound For Bolivia?
Published by July 5th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.For six years the TOP 1 ACK ATTACK team has returned to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats hoping to exceed their own land speed record of 376.363 mph (605.697 km/h), and for six years they have seen the salt flooded and shrinking. If the builder Mike Akatiff and pilot Rocky Robinson were going to reset […]
26th European HOG Rally & Swiss Harley Days in Lugano, Switzerland. June 29-July 2.
Published by July 5th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The beautiful southern Switzerland city of Lugano hosted the 26th Annual European H.O.G. Rally and Harley Days with unfortunately some bad weather that you don’t expect when you ride in July south of the alps. Nevertheless, thousands of Harley-Davidson riders, the Swiss Harley dealers and obviously a lot of Northern-Italy based customizers attended one of […]
NBC Sports To Televise 18 Flat Track Races Throughout This Summer And Fall.
Published by July 4th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.“Pro flat track is the one of the world’s most intense forms of motorcycle racing, but the incredible racing is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. “The story of American Flat Track is rich with history and the sport has personalities that are true American heroes. Over […]
Farmer Jack. Jack once lived on a quiet rural highway but as time went by, the traffic slowly built up and got so heavy and so fast that his free range chickens were being run ove, at a rate of three to six a week. So Farmer Jack called the local police station to complain. “You’ve […]
The Thiverval. The Krugger Treatment Applied To The Ducati XDiavel.
Published by July 3rd, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.During these last years, Freddie Bertrand from Krugger Motorcycles, has evolved from being a super great custom builder – he is twice AMD world Champion Of Custom Bike Building in 2010 and 2014- to becoming a design and development consultant offering his services to professionals and major motorcycle manufacturers. The reason? Freddie is not only […]
New Fat Front Fender For Harley Bagger Fitted With Front Wide Tire
Published by July 1st, 2017 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Pickard USA developed the “Meat Head”, currently the only true bolt-on fat front tire kit for Harley Touring Models 2013 and down. Other Harley wide tire kits require special cut fork cans, triple trees, and a fender with the sides notched out so the tire will have adequate clearance. The “Meat Head” saves hundreds of […]
The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) , the Powersports Expo, will be open to credentialed trade and media professionals on September 21-22, then to the General Public on September 23-24 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. AIMExpo is the single most important event of its type in the North American market and […]
“We must take risks today to learn lessons for tomorrow” Mark Zuckerberg (CEO of Facebook)
Limited Edition Of 50 Indian Scout FTR750 Now Available
Published by June 30th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The new Indian Scout FTR750 was purpose-built to revolutionize Flat Track Racing. But the motorcycle industry and Indian fans alike were unsure as to what to expect. The Scout FTR750, which won the first eight races of the season and has captured 22 of 27 podiums this season, has been running in a class of […]
Financing A Custom Motorcycle? Builder Jeff Nicklus Announces Financial Services Package.
Published by June 30th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.From A PR. Everyone who knows anything about motorcycles knows there is nothing on earth like a hand built motorcycle, particularly one made in the USA by a Master Bike Builder. But owning a custom production bike has traditionally been a big investment decision – it was cash or no bike. So being able to […]
New Guinness World Record For Longest Motorcycle Burn-Out. 2.8 Miles On A Harley Street Rod 750.
Published by June 30th, 2017 in Events and Videos.On May 20th, in the city of Rzeszów, southeast Poland, a new burn-out world record was set. The record was broken on A Harley Street Rod by Maciej Bielicki, leading Polish stunter who performs tall his ricks on Harley-Davidson models. The event was organized by GOC Harley-Davidson Rzeszów, the biggest Harley-Davidson dealership in Poland and […]
South Paw Motorcycle By Deux Ex Machina
Published by June 29th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Honda VTR 250 is not normally associated with flat track racing. Until now, thanks to a transformation made by Deus Ex Machina. South Paw is the result of works based on a series of 1:1 sketches with body shaped by hand before being formed in a carbon fiber, woven glass and epoxy to mimic […]
Indian Motorcycle Racing Crew To Make X Games Debut On July 13
Published by June 29th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.After 6 decades without racing, Indian Motorcycle made this year a very successful return to Flat Track Racing. And now the Indian Motorcycle crew announces it will make its X Games debut in Minneapolis on July 13. Legendary Road Racer Larry Pegram will Join Jared Mees, Bryan Smith & Brad Baker aboard the Indian Scout […]
Cosmo Connected. Convert Any Helmet Into A Smart Helmet.
Published by June 29th, 2017 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.The Cosmo is a $ 119, 150 grams device rear brake light shinings bright red to indicate the deceleration of a motorcycle driver. The manufacturer states an extremely accurate advanced accelerometer & gyrometer technology to ensure quick readings. In addition, thanks to a smartphone integrated application, seconds after your helmet hits the ground, the Cosmo […]
Jay Leno Shows Off The 2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer
Published by June 28th, 2017 in Builders and Videos.A nod to customized vintage iron but with modern efficiency and reliability, Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America, brought the latest version of Ducati’s Scrambler motorcycle – the Scrambler Café Racer – to the Jay Leno Garage. Then Leno throws his leg over it for a new Ducati experience and a few first ride […]
Fans, family, industry will celebrate the 2017 inductees on Sept. 22 in Columbus, Ohio. The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame will welcome five new inductees on Sept. 22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. The ceremony, which takes place in conjunction with the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), will officially induct FMF Racing […]
From Harley Sportster To Cafe Racer And Back If You Wish
Published by June 27th, 2017 in Chassis, Controls and Editorial.This fast-back solo seat and tail section mirrors the look and feel of the iconic 1977-78 Harley-Davidson® XLCR Café Racer model, and re-imagines the style for the modern era. Add clip-on bars with mid or rear foot controls and you will get the riding posture typical of a Café Racer, closer to the tank for […]
While golfing, I accidentally overturned my golf cart. A very attractive golfer who lived in a villa on the golf course, heard the noise and called out, “Are you okay?” “I’m okay, thanks,” I replied as I pulled myself out of the twisted cart. She said, “Come up to my villa, rest a while, and […]
