To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Legendary Buffalo Chip’s will give away one lucky Chip rally attendee a one-of-a-kind motorcycle and a distinctive Sturgis Buffalo Chip® guitar from Epiphone. Registration for the bike and guitar giveaway is free and can be found at Buffalo Chip. Fans can also register at the rally at the Epiphone […]
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Sturgis Buffalo Chip 30th Anniversary Custom Motorcycle And Guitar
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A guide and souvenir for many going to the Sturgis Rally, the 2011 Buffalo Chip Gazette-Sturgis Rider News ® publication is now available at Harley-Davidson and Victory Dealerships nationwide. The publication is useful as the go-to guide for what to see and do at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip and the Rally. This year’s publication is […]
Indian Motorcycle Kings Mountain Factory Liquidation
Published by July 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Due to the acquisition by Polaris Industries and relocation of Indian Motorcycle in Spirit Lake, Iowa, remaining equipment at the former Kings Mountain, North Carolina factory is being liquidated. Unfortunately, no Indian motorcycle parts, but equipments like Dyno Booth, Rolling Test Booth, Painting Booth, Compressor, Warehouse Carts, Hitachi Invertor, Ladders, Office Desks, Chairs, Tables, File Cabinets, […]
Here is the culmination of a project spanning the last 7 months between CycleWerks and Lowbrow Customs and sold only by Lowbro Customs, the P-Nut Gas Tank with an authentic Wassell Peanut Tank shape and proportions but without the rust, dents, split seams and hassles. Made from a heavy gauge tank featuring the proper British […]
5th Annual Sturgis Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show.
Published by July 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Sturgis Bike Week, The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its fifth annual The Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show to Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon. The show will be held Monday, August 8th, 2011 and will feature door prizes and giveaways, a burnout pit, live music and beautiful women. No registration or entry fee. Visitors to […]
7Up and Dollar General Team Up to Give Away Harley Davidson Sportsters
Published by July 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.What about getting a chance to win a free Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight and $1000. 7Up and Dollar General don’t oblige you to buy anything to enter their Sweepstakes. You are just obliged to enter online and to provide a valid email address. You can enter daily through July 24, 2011. You must be a legal […]
Not so odd and quite awesome, I dig this dirt tracker inspired creation. A style inspiring many of today’s young and not so young custom builders. All of a sudden I imagined, “what if Harley-Davidson would release such a beauty for less than $7000 with generation X & Y in mind?” I can dream, you […]
LA Choppers Prime Apes For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by July 10th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.LA Choppers is introducing specially designed tall bars to fit Harley Davidson Batwing fairing models. Called Prime Apes, they will work with both electronic and cable throttles and are drilled for easy internal wiring. The bars are 13″ high, thickness is 1.25” with a 1” clamping area. Available in brilliant chrome and gloss black powdercoat. […]
Captain America. The First Avenger. Defending Freedom And Justice On A Harley WLA Motorcycle.
Published by July 10th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.On July 22, two icons of freedom will roll onto the silver screen when Marvel Studios releases Captain America: The First Avenger, who defends freedom and justice for all on a Harley-Davidson® WLA motorcycle. During World War II, Harley-Davidson produced and dispatched almost 70,000 WLA motorcycles overseas to support the war effort. The motorcycle was […]
3 Guyz American Made Springer Front End
Published by July 9th, 2011 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Looking for an American, affordable and quality Springer front end? It has been 6 years that from their shop in Oregon the 3 partners of 3 GUYZ produce a very clean designed, strong and very competitively priced Springer. You can bitch about foreign competition and do nothing, or work hard at offering higher value at […]
14th Annual Quail Lodge Vintage Motorcycles Sale
Published by July 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bonhams, one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of antiques and fine art, is preparing for its 14th annual sale at Quail Lodge in Carmel, California, on Thursday and Friday, August 18-19. Among rare motorcycles to be offered. 1- The very last Brough Superior SS100 to roll off the production line with full factory […]
Fork Mounted 2″ Rocket Spotlights Kit
Published by July 9th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.These spotlights for Harley-Davidson FLST, FXD models 05 & earlier, 39mm, FXDWG 05 & earlier and also 41mm, FXST, XLH. You will ride safer with a “triangle of light” provided by your headlight on top and spotlights on your forks. Easy-To-Install, the kit features 2”, 35W halogen Rocket Spotlights, brackets and hardware, and EZ Plug™ […]
Lawsuit And Counter Lawsuit About Sturgis Rally Trademark Use (Part 2)
Published by July 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.(From 2 press releases received from Brian Niemann, co-owner of Rushmore Photo & Gifts and Aaron W. Davis, Partner at PATTERSON THUENTE CHRISTENSEN PEDERSEN, P.A) On July 7, 2011, Rushmore Photo & Gifts, Inc. held a press conference in Rapid City, South Dakota announcing its intention to vigorously defend itself against recent allegations of trademark infringement […]
Resignation Of Terry Nesbitt President Of Viper Motorcycle Co.
Published by July 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, John Silseth CEO of Viper Powersports Inc., announced the resignation and retirement of Terry Nesbitt, veteran employee, President of Viper Motorcycle Company and Director of Viper Powersports, Inc. According to John Silseth, CEO, “Terry is a co-founder and long time valued employee. It’s been a pleasure to work together all these years. I’m sad […]
Lawsuit And Counter Lawsuit About Sturgis Rally Trademark Use (Part 1)
Published by July 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.On April 6th, I reported that the STURGIS® Word Mark in connection with Sturgis® Rally goods and services was now protected by a Federal Trademark Registration. At the time, board member of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. (SMRI) and longtime Sturgis-area businessman John E. Johnson stated that it was “an exciting development for the future protection, […]
Of course, if you dumped big dollars to roll on a 30” front wheel, you don’t want to use a cheap fiberglass or plastic fender. Here comes Fat Katz, a custom sheet metal leader, with its new offering, a model called the Tombstone 30, born from a brand new tooling and formed out of 13 […]
30 Years Strong Commemorative Buffalo Chip Apparel Unveiled By Hot Leathers
Published by July 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.During the the 71st Black Hills Rally, The Buffalo Chip Campground will celebrate its 30th anniversary and asked Biker Apparel Maker Hot Leathers to create a new logo that you will see in all variations possible on their jackets, shirts, tees, and many accessories. During 30 years, The Legendary Buffalo Chiphas hosted bikers for 10 […]
Harley-Davidson Forks. Do You Really Know What’s Inside? How They Work?
Published by July 7th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Sometimes, the most simple technical things need to be explained or re-explained. Progressive Suspension, the largest aftermarket suspension manufacturer in the United States as well as a top tier supplier of suspension components to domestic OE manufacturers and top custom builders, is dedicated to researching and producing the best suspension platforms for each brand and […]
Ribbed Parts From Violent Choppers
Published by July 7th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.In his small Alabama shop, Michael Lewis from Violent Choppers turned these new parts. First, what he calls “Axle Condoms” ($65), ribbed aluminum spacers originally created for Springer 3/4″ axles like old Springer front ends. Objective is of course to make your legs look prettier by covering the front wheel bearings. They taper down to […]
Four bikers are walking down a street in Yuma, Arizona . They turn a corner and see a sign that says, “Old Timer’s Bar – ALL drinks 10 cents.” They look at each other and then go in thinking this is too good to be true. The bartender says in a voice that carries across the […]
1913 Excelsior-Henderson Gas Tank By Scott Jacobs
Published by July 6th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Painters.Very rare occurrence in the motorcycle industry. When in 1931 Excelsior-Henderson owner Ignaz Schwinn decided to stop production of all motorcycles, the company orders book was full. He was afraid that the great depression would last too many years and preferred to focus on his core business, bicycle manufacturing. A shame when you think that […]
Harley-Davidson Offers Women The Ultimate Learn-To-Ride Experience
Published by July 6th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ladies, are you looking to break free from your daily routine? Have you always been interested in riding a motorcycle? Do you need a new adventure that will change your life? Have you been a passenger on motorcycles and would like to learn to operate one yourself? Are you entering a new phase of your […]
Covingtons New Footprint Floorboards
Published by July 6th, 2011 in Accessories, Controls and Editorial.You heard about the ancient legend of the devil’s footprints, a series of unusual marks appearing after a light snowfall for a total of over 100 miles following primarily straight lines across high walls, haystacks, rivers and on top of snow-covered roofs. Many believed it was the tracks of Satan… Maybe it was Jerry Covington’s […]
New Women’s Hi-Vis Vest From Harley-Davidson
Published by July 6th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.When conditions turn dark, wet or dreary, the new women’s yellow Hi-Vis Vest ($70) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line will increase visibility and reflectivity in Adverse Conditions. It’s almost like turning on a light around your torso. It’s made from water-resistant nylon with 3M® Scotchlite® Reflective Material panels and is designed to be worn over […]
During these last years I have seen many American V-Twin Custom Builders crossing over to show their skills using foreign bikes as their platforms, mainly English and sometimes Japanese. More rarely the opposite. Robert Fisher comes from the Japanese Custom Scene where, at a young age, he has already established his name, owning the distinction […]
Exciting New Stage Of The Big Dog Motorcycles Story In Europe. Are You Serious?
Published by July 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I don’t know personally Jos Dewit, boss of of the Legend Motorcycle Group, a european distributor of motorcycles with warehousing based in Belgium. On June 6, 2010 he announced very proudly that his company was chosen by Big Dog Motorcycles to distribute 4 of their models through a network of dealers to be created on […]
