A very sick bike that required a major surgery done by Kevin Boyle owner of Massachusetts based The V-Twin Motorcycle Medic. This one was started after the 25th anniversary bagger Kevin built for Sumax, the powdercoating expert. Seduced by the advantages of powdercoat over paint and not inclined to have a lot or even a little […]
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Rat’s Hole Show Ratty Rag Is Back
Published by February 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Ratty Rag was first published for the 1974 Daytona Bike Week. Ted Smith, owner of the Rat’s hole Show, states that it is the oldest free motorcycle newspaper in the country and that more than one million copies of the Ratty Rag have been distributed at major bike show events all over the world […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by February 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Big Bear Choppers Open New Shop. Big Bear Choppers open a new shop in the Los Angeles area in Perris between Riverside and Temecula. The company is keeping the company’s headquarters in Big Bear Lake, California. It is a repair shop not exclusive to Big Bear Choppers. It will serve other motorcycle brands, from […]
70th Daytona Bike Week At Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson
Published by February 22nd, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.2011 Las Vegas Bikefest Returning To Fremont Street
Published by February 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Confirming an information I got one month ago, Las Vegas Bikefest Vice President Mindi Cherry confirmed to me that the Golden Nugget Hotel, located in downtown Las Vegas on the world-famous Fremont Street Experience, will be the 2011 Headquarter hotel for Las Vegas BikeFest®. The hotel will host registration, a motorcycle give-away and many other […]
A new design to broaden your choice while choosing your new rims. Pickard USA just introduced the “Thriller” wheel featuring 12 directional spokes surfaced in 3D and joining seamlessly towards the hub. The “Thriller” was designed to add movement and direction to your bike, even when sitting still. Versus a 2D design, a 3D surfacing technology […]
New Mustang Touring Seat Turns On the Heat
Published by February 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Because 1/3 of the US is enduring unusual bitter cold it’s an appropriate time to talk about making those comfortable buns of yours toasty warm. Constructed of triple layer fiberglass, the Mustang’s new heated seat installs easily and comes complete with a wire harness that hooks to the accessory port in front of the battery […]
Since 1999, Robert Hitch is the owner of Symmetry Customs a business whose forte is one-off radical frame & parts fabrication for domestic and imports. As such, he is the man producing a lot of custom work for other Florida shops like Lightning Rod Motorcycles, Santiago Chopper and Gregg’s Customs. On a concept drawing provided […]
Making Of Kestrel Motorcycle
Published by February 21st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A very well produced video of some highlights of the fabrication of the Kestrel (a re-engineered 1970 Triumph Bonneville) by Falcon Motorcycles.
Add Speedster to any product name and you are pretty sure to get my attention. I am a big coffee and expresso drinker and the look of this motor-themed machine is absolutely gorgeous (see more pictures after the jump.) Made from stainless steel, this advanced machine features a double boiler system, electronic temperature controllers, a […]
OCC Foundation. Stop The Violence Motorcycle Raffle.
Published by February 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For those who don’t know, The OCC Foundation is a New York not-for-profit corporation and is the charitable arm of the custom motorcycle shop, Orange County Choppers. It seeks to both maximize its charitable efforts by giving up to 100% of the money it raises each year to qualified charities and wants to give its […]
Are Motorcycle Only Checkpoints Unconstitutional?
Published by February 19th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Some of motorcyclists’ rights hangs in a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York which they hope will declare New York’s motorcycle only roadway checkpoints to be unconstitutional. The motorcycle checkpoints, which target well-known motorcycle events, force motorcyclists traveling to and from those events to leave the roadway, regardless […]
Smart Pack-Pad For Solo Seat Motorcycles
Published by February 19th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A new interesting idea coming from Germany. The Pack-Pad Luggage. You know the dilemma. You ride a solo seat motorcycle, want to ride it for long distances and have no practical way, except maybe some removable saddlebags and a back pack, to carry all your overnight gear. Coming from 2 long time biker friends (Peter Holz […]
The New Buell Sportbike (Part 2)
Published by February 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Rick Barret from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirms what I reported on February 9th and gives a little bit more details on the new Erik Buell street bike model expected to be available this spring. It will be a limited edition and S&S Cycles is working with Erik to develop this motorcycle. “The first round […]
Arlen Ness Street Dragger Rear Fender for Harley-Davidson Tri Glide And Street Glide Trikes
Published by February 18th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.For those riding the Harley-Davidson trike models, Arlen Ness offers this curvaceous design rear fender. Will work with the factory 15” wheels or any 18″ custom wheels if fitted with a lower profile tire. Made out of fiberglass, pre-drilled and ready for priming and painting. Fits 2009-up Tri-GlideTM and 2010-up Street-GlideTM trikes. MSRP for pair […]
With for philosophy “to build elemental motorcycles outside of the plastic-encrusted mainstream motorcycle industry and to honor the taut lines and lean form of the past iconic motorcycles”, James Hammarhead is again imposing its own “repurposing” style, but this time starting from a brand new factory motorcycle. A 2010 Ural sT! James explains that this […]
Custom Chrome 2011 North American Championship
Published by February 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Santa Clara Convention Center, CA Sunday March 20, 2011. For the 1st time the Custom Chrome Dealer Show will be open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM. An opportunity to see exciting new 2011 V-Twin Products from the Custom Chrome Catalog, meet their vendors and admire the custom motorcycles competing in a bike […]
Harley-Davidson Demographics. Update.
Published by February 18th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson has a strategy in place to expand their global presence and reach new demographics in the U.S. and in international markets. Currently, a majority of their customers still reside in the U.S. However, international retail sales have been growing as a percent of total sales. In fact, Harley believes that by 2014 over 40% […]
This is the Handicap Trike that Dennis Goodson (from Goodson Air Cleaners) built for a buddy who was hit and paralyzed, restricted to a wheelchair. Unfortunately, his friend passed away and Dennis now has the bike back – and it’s for sale. A video to help sell it to someone who could use it. Dennis […]
Truly a one of a kind ad and motorcycle! The seller explains on eBay that this motorcycle was parked by a wall 40 years ago, and that since then a tree grew up around the motorcycle to the point of encasing it (?). And if you win the bid you are warned to come to […]
New Harley-Davidson Black LED Headlamp And Auxiliary Lamps
Published by February 17th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.To go from chrome to black is always a dramatic change for the look of your bike. To go from incandescent to LED lights will dramatically increase your night vision…and visibility from others. So, Harley-Davidson launches these new gloss black background LED headlamps and auxiliary Lamps to look and see better. LED lights are brighter […]
Sons Of Sons Of Anarchy Star Charlie Hunnam “Jax” Joins The 2011 Easyriders Rodeo Tour & Rally
Published by February 17th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Fans of the hit series Sons Of Anarchy will be happy to learn that Charlie Hunnam “Jax” will be featured for the entire 2011 Easyriders Rodeo Tour & Rally. Charlie will be meeting, signing autographs, and taking pictures with guests on July 8th-10th in Wilson, NC, July 15th-17th in Columbus, TX, August 20th-22nd in Fowlerville, […]
A female police officer arrests a biker for drunk driving. She tells the man, “Sir, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be held against you… ” The biker says: “Tits”
Street Legal Production Chopper From Sweden
Published by February 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s now 25 years that Peder ”The Wizard” Johansson is manufacturing from his Hogtech shop in Eskilstuna, Sweden pure Scandinavian style chopper frames for enthusiasts all over the world. Precision handcrafted to tight tolerance frames, built following the old fashion blacksmith tradition of the Vikings, using only high quality Swedish steel, welding, heat treating and cooling in […]
Harley-Davidson H-D1 Factory Customization. New Video.
Published by February 16th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by February 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- NFL Motorcycle Helmets. Andy Brogden is persistent. He banged on the doors of the National Football League for three years until he got a five-year, exclusive contract to produce motorcycle and kids’ bicycle helmets (half and three-quarters) emblazoned with the NFL team logos. The NFL promised to order 45,000 units at a time and […]


