Although working in Nagoya City, Japan Custom Builder Ken Nagai spends close to half the year traveling around the US and Europe. His 2-wheel creations must have as many frequent flyer miles than him because he send them wherever he goes. And the reason is that Ken is also the builder behind the line of […]
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Ken Nagai’s Orange Passion Chopper
Published by September 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Denying Rumors. Las Vegas BikeFest Not Cancelled.
Published by September 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s part of my obligations to publish facts and to never post rumors. But sometimes my responsibility is to publicly deny these rumors when too big and when I know for sure that they are not true. While the Las Vegas BikeFest organization is disappointed to hear of the incident that occurred earlier this weekend […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame Accepting Nominations
Published by September 25th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.It is the time again when the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2012 Hall of Fame and the 2012 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. Individuals, organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling. Individuals considered […]
Rocky Robinson Crashes While attempting New Land Speed Record
Published by September 25th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Last Monday, while attempting at the Bonneville Salt Flats to beat his own land speed record of 394 miles per hour, driver Rocky Robinson crashed his machine at over 100 mph. It seems that the new installed traction control malfunctioned, unexpectedly shifting all power to the rear wheel with for consequence the bike taking off, […]
Artist Jack Amstrong Contemplating Lawsuit Against Harley Davidson For Allegedly Stealing His Cosmic Clothing Line
Published by September 25th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Capital Pros Network, a Los Angeles financial consulting and marketing firm, said today it will interview prospective counsel for litigation against Harley-Davidson, Inc. as a result of the company launching a new (2011-2012) women’s “Cosmic” clothing line. Harley’s line includes cosmic mesh jackets, helmets, gloves, “cosmic” women sneakers, and “cosmic” kids sneakers — all of […]
Nevada Street Vibrations Motorcycle Event Cancelled After Shootings
Published by September 24th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.On Friday evening just before midnight a gunfight erupted at the Nugget Hotel and Casino in the city of Sparks, Nevada between armed members of the Hells Angels and Vagos motorcycle clubs. One member of the Hells Angels was killed and two members of the Vagos were injured. This Saturday morning there was also a […]
First Available Custom High Bars For Harley-Davidson Blackline Model
Published by September 24th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.At a MSRP of $15,499, the Blackline, the model introduced by Harley-Davidson as “the long, low, no BS Dark Custom with a minimalist throwback stance for today’s freedom seekers” is probably going to be one of the most customized of the factory lineup. No doubt that switching to high bars will be a popular choice […]
Roland Sands Design Launching Exclusive Apparel Collection
Published by September 24th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.You will have to wait a little bit more to see and buy it because Roland Sands Design is still seeking dealerships to carry his new collection. It is qualified by Roland sands as non-over embellished, over-branded or over-the-to. Instead it is more about making the wearer look tasteful and selective while keeping the rider protected. […]
Harley-Davidson Celebrates Republic Of China Taiwan Centennial With 100 Motorcycles Featuring Chinese Characters
Published by September 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You could call my article the Hog meets with the Dragon… For the 1st time in its history Harley-Davidson is producing 100 bikes featuring Chinese characters on paint and chrome meaning “Harley” and “Peace”. The occasion? The celebration of the Republic Of China (Taiwan) 100th Anniversary. The ROC was established in 1911, replacing the Qing Dynasty and ending […]
iPhone/GPS Mount For Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Published by September 23rd, 2011 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Expect a multitude of motorcycle accessories to hold your smart phones, mp3 players and GPS devices to be released in the next months. A market following the explosive growth of mobile devices. This new mount, designed and manufactured by Iron Aces Speed Shop, Inc. provides an elegant and functional solution without distracting from the beauty of […]
Brake Reservoir Electronics Mounting System
Published by September 23rd, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Supreme Legends introduces its RAM Ball Brake Reservoir Mounting System for some Harley-Davidson and Goldwing Models. This system allows you to use your RAM mount accessories, including GPS, iPod or Cell. Phone holders, without adding more clamps and clutter to your bars. Simply remove your existing brake reservoir cover, replace the gasket and screws onto […]
RevTech 97”/106” Big Bore Kits with KB Forged Pistons
Published by September 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.For more displacement at a good value, these 4” big bore cylinders with forged coated KB pistons and Cometic gaskets increase the displacement of an 88” Twin Cam engine to 97” and raise a 96” Twin Cam to a whopping 106”, all this with no case machining necessary. Each kit includes: • RevTech 4” Cylinders […]
Two South African stuntmen, Enrico Schoeman and Andre de Kock, already own one of the most dangerous world records. Riding a motorcycle through a tunnel of fire. The current mark is 68.49 meters (about 225 feet). And tomorrow Friday September 23, 2011 at 7.30 pm local time in New Zealand, they will attempt to ride a […]
US Harley-Davidson Dealers Shipping Parts To Canada were reminded that they are not supposed to sell parts outside of their area. Playing the game of a favorable exchange rate for the Canadian dollar stronger than the US one, many Canadians, individuals and independent shops order their HD parts from US dealers, and not necessarily those […]
A Case Of Trademark Enforcement By Polaris Industries – Indian Motorcycle Against Crazy Horse Motorcycles
Published by September 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Trademark rights are protected through registration, maintenance, watching, and enforcement. These precautions, and proper use help preserve the ability of marks to indicate the source of a product or service to consumers. On Monday September 19th, 2011 the Intellectual Property Law Firm of Merchant & Gould in Minneapolis, MN representing Polaris Industries Inc. and its […]
You both love and hate your computer. (of course hate it much more if you use a PC instead of a Mac.) For all of you who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way your PC computer has enhanced your life, read on… At a recent Computer Expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared […]
Yes, shops are still building this type of choppers because clients want them. An opportunity for me to publish some eye candy (few models on bikes in my Blog…) and to give you the basic tech sheet as a guide to build one like that.
Harley-Davidson In China. Did You Know?
Published by September 20th, 2011 in Builders and Editorial.You may argue about the fact that we already or will soon belong to China. Not only the US but Europe and more. While they lend us money to shrink our deficits, succeed at selling us their own products and knock-offs of ours, American companies, including Harley-Davidson, still try to get a small share of […]
14th Annual Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show Set For March 24- 25, 2012
Published by September 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show in Mainz, Germany serves for many as their first glimpse at the latest V-Twin parts for the coming riding season. During the last weekend of March 2012. on Saturday March 24th Custom Chrome Europe will bring together the best V-Twin aftermarket parts companies from around the world to showcase […]
Transmission Oil Question Answered By Spectro
Published by September 20th, 2011 in Driveline and Editorial.Question: Can I use Spectro’s Heavy Duty Platinum 6-Speed Transmission Lubricant in either a 4 or 5-Speed transmission? Answer: Yes. While the 6-speed transmission lubricant was designed for the newer Harleys, and after market transmissions such as Baker Drivetrain, it incorporates extreme pressure additive technology not required in the older 4 and 5-Speed transmissions. Therefore […]
Zero Engineering Lauches The Type 9 Model With Exclusive Rear Multi-Link Suspension System
Published by September 19th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Zero Engineering. A builder synonymous of vintage, old school styling bikes without any bling, and until now always featuring gooseneck rigid frames and springer front forks. For most of you, the “ZERO” chopper style is only the “Samurai” rigid frame model introduced in the US in 2002 after many years of prior success in Japan. And […]
The Love Ride Song is humbly dedicated to the incredible legacy of the annual Love Ride fundraiser event founded by Oliver Shokouh of Glendale Harley-Davidson. Written and performed by indie artist, Sasha Mullins Lassiter, who truly does live to ride and works in the motorcycle industry, this song represents the passion to serve and help […]
New Harley-Davidson Oil Drain Pan
Published by September 18th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.The new Low-Profile Oil Drain Pan ($29.95) can help reduce the mess and clean-up required when changing motorcycle fluids. Designed with a low-profile design to fit under lowered motorcycles the 10-quart capacity oil drain pan will capture two engine-oil changes or the complete drain fluids (engine oil, primary and transmission) from one motorcycle. Large enough […]
Imported Spanish Harleys Ordered Off The Road By Police. Up to 5,000 Harleys brought to a halt following detection of what police describes as a scam used by importers: Harleys bought in the US by some importers to be shipped to Spain and sent to privately owned MOT centers (equivalent of DOT in the US) […]
