The 2011 edition of the Daytona Bike Week Biker Fusion will feature an abundance of custom bikes, art and bike builders but will also be dedicated to those serving overseas. to welcoming home returning soldiers and sending aid and well-wishes to those who are still actively serving. The 4th annual event will be held on […]
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Biker Fusion 2011. The Daytona Bike Week Hot Party And Charity Event.
Published by March 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.SuperTrapp Slip-Ons For Deep Harley-Davidson Tone And Performance
Published by March 2nd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.SuperTrapp and Kerker Stout 4-inch Slip-Ons are for Harley-Davidson FLH/FLT models. These non tunable mufflers have newly developed cores and an internal-tapered billet aluminum end cap with recessed fasteners and oval cut-outs. SuperTrapp states that the newly shaped inlets flow better into the OEM head pipe as well as SuperTrapp True Dual Head Pipes. They […]
The Buzzword. 2011 Color And Finish Trends
Published by March 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Chrome, polish, sandblasting, anodizing, shiny black, matte black, black in contrast to polished aluminum, etc. You know that the motorcycle industry has its own trends for bike and parts styles, wheel sizes, colors and finishes. These parts are not motorcycle parts, but from BMX distributor SNAFU. I feature them to show you what are supposed […]
Orange County Choppers-Hair Club Custom Chopper Giveaway Sweepstake
Published by March 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This custom motorcycle was built by OCC’s Paul Senior for the 35th anniversary of Hair Club®, a specialist of hair restoration. Since you can’t see the bike details, just let me tell you that this custom chopper incorporates some “appropriate” design elements for such a company, as razor-edged front forks, shear-like custom rims, and a […]
A family of Egyptian pro-democracy supporters ride on a motorcycle carrying an Egyptian flag after Friday prayers near Tahrir Square in Cairo. (Sent by Iron Bolt Bruce)
Zipper’s Performance 2011 Product Guide
Published by March 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.This new catalog showcases exciting, value-packed performance products for your American V-Twin motorcycle. For 30 years, Zipper’s Performance Products has been a leading force behind improving the performance and reliability of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Since 2000, they have teamed with Thunder Heart Performance Corporation to develop ThunderMax EFI into the most highly advanced, user-friendly system available […]
2011 Daytona Bike Week. Ready To Rally?
Published by March 1st, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Same talent, just another year. Artist David Uhl just released its 7th Daytona commemorative piece called “Ready To rally”. For this 70th edition (March 4-13, 2011) David painted a beautiful lady biker front of Daytona Harley-Davidson on Beach Street, readying her machine for a next leg in and around the city. In David’s words. “This […]
1- Harley-Davidson Bikes To Be Built From The Ground Up In India? Going from imported bikes to India to imported kits assembled locally saved a lot of money in Tariffs to Harley-Davidson. Now, 2 India magazines (Indian Express and Indian Cars Bikes) are reporting that Harley will be upgrading its India plant to be able to […]
A few words of tribute to Jane Russell, the dark-haired siren of Hollywood whose acting in the 1943 film “The Outlaw” challenged the strict morality of Hollywood and of her time. She was much more than the favorite pinup girl of US soldiers during World War II, much more than one of the Iconic movie […]
Harley-Davidson Obtains Concessions From Unions To Keep Its Kansas City Plant.
Published by February 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.There was no much doubt that Harley would win concessions from workers at its Kansas City Plant. A couple of hours ago, this Monday February 28, 2011, Harley-Davidson officially confirmed that following a vote by the plant’s unionized employees ratifying a new seven-year labor, it will move forward with the implementation of a new production system at […]
Victory. The New American Made Police Motorcycles.
Published by February 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.First, let me mention that this Victory Police Motorcycles enterprise was not born at the Polaris headquarters, but from the initiative of a Victory Dealer in Tucson Arizona (Nita Buckner and Mike Shultz) with the support of a motor officer named Shawn Ramsey. Here is the story. 2007, the Tucson Law Enforcement Cycle Fest and Swap […]
Dave Grohl From Foo Fighters Talks About His Harleys.
Published by February 28th, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.I like the music of band The Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl, lead singer (also guitar & drums) talks about his passion for Harley-Davidson and makes a good case to promote the Mother Factory.
With sick and twisted in your face one-of-a-kind custom motorcycles and handmade parts, Long Island New York’ Chaos Cycle plans to wreak havoc on the motorcycle industry. And as soon as you load their website, partners George Stinsman tells you right away his philosophy: “Without order nothing can survive. Without chaos nothing can evolve.” And the custom […]
It’s fat. It’s heavy. 1200 pages of motorcycle parts and accessories to make sure you know about all what is available to fix, customize or build your sled from the ground up. You can order this print version online ($14.99 + 6.95 shipping and handling. California residents pay additional $0.82 sales tax) or surf the […]
The Digger trend was all the rage 35 years ago and Arlen Ness was there and remembers… In the 2011 Arlen Ness catalog, and as seen at the V-Twin Expo, this new sleek Digger Frame Kit to accept up to 23′ wheels, front and back. Constructed of 7/8th DOM steel tubing with a .188″ wall […]
Opinion. Disclosure Rules For Paid Online Articles And Posts.
Published by February 27th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Since December 1st, 2010, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is cracking down on website owners who publish articles endorsing a product or service without disclosing the material connections they share with the seller of the product or service. “Material Connection” means payments, freebies and traded products/services, samples exchanged between vendors and writers of those endorsements. The same […]
Morgan 3 Wheeler. A Superb Fusion Of Old And New.
Published by February 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Morgan, the iconic British brand founded by Harry Morgan, is launching this new 3 Wheeler model with a sporty bullet shape and exposed chassis design reminiscent of the 30’s but updated with a 21st century technology (see design evolution in a video after the jump.) How to call this machine with a “Race On Sunday” […]
New Premium Harley-Davidson Luggage Collection
Published by February 26th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A new complete line of Harley-davidson bags (8 different pieces) designed to conveniently mount to a Tour-Pak luggage rack. Each bag is formed of 1680 denier ballistic nylon material with a UV-resistant coating. Designed to maintain their shape and protect belongings over years of long-haul motorcycle touring, these heavy duty bags are also tastefully styled […]
2011 Daytona Bike Week. Victory Activities.
Published by February 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Events.For the 70th Daytona Bike week, Victory Motorcycle riders will be kept busy taking scenic rides, doing demo rides, making runs on the drag strip and entering bike contests and attending the annual Victory Party. Below the complete list of activities. March 5-12, Daytona International Speedway – Victory Demo Rides. In the parking lot outside […]
When the legs are weak and your buddy (or your lady!) is not around to help you push your Harley-davidson touring bike backwards, you will be glad to have installed a reverse gear system. Bert Baker conceived one very easy to install and use. This brief video to demonstrate how to go to and from […]
Harley-Davidson Black Label Ladies Collection
Published by February 25th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.As you can see, The Black Label Collection is not black. Harley-davidson describes it as “born from the Dark Custom movement with an honest, authentic style that has been chopped, bobbed and redesigned to satisfy the latest generation of women riders.” Featured are 2 examples. The women’s Washed Tunic Length Tank and the Sublimated Tunic […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Hall Of Fame 2011 Inductees
Published by February 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. Christine Paige Diers, Executive Director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is announcing the list of new inductees Don Emde – Don Emde comes by his passion […]
Gas Tank Extension For Harley-Davidson Touring Motorcycles
Published by February 24th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.From Arlen Ness, this new winged tank extension to give a custom appearance to your gas tank for a fraction of what it would cost you to buy a new after-market one or modify yours by cutting it, grinding and welding add-on extensions. It is made of high quality composite material and oven cured to […]
Have you a sense of auto-derision? Seen in Craig’s List, a very funny classified ad to sell a used Harley-Davidson. 2008 Harley FLHTC Custom Bobfork – $87000 (Las Vegas) If you are looking for a chrome plated sub-tech slow, no stopping, lousy cornering oil leaking louder than Crackatoa motorcycle with black and white TV era […]
The African-American Motorcycle Experience
Published by February 24th, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.Those close to me know that I am not prejudiced against any national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, brand of motorcycle, etc. When Ben Harris, executive publisher of Rides Magazine showed me this video, I thought that it was time for me to show a side of urban bike culture that most people don’t get […]
The New Buell Sportbike (Part 3)
Published by February 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At last weekend 2011 Indianapolis Dealer Expo, Erik Buell had a booth to introduce his new Sportbike prototype model to US dealers. Erik was not handing out any documentation or tech sheet about it, probably because several changes will be made before production, especially regarding engine. Asked about horsepower, he simply replied…that it will be adequate. […]
