Each year, the V-Twin Expo offers a reception during which awards are given to some leaders of the industry. Below is the list of the 2011 winners. 2011 Engine of the Year. S&S Cycle KN-Kone Motor. 2011 Wheel Designer of the Year. RC Components Zenith Wheels. 2011 Tech Product of the Year. WISECO Performance Products Fuel Manager Controller. […]
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2011 V-Twin Expo Award Winners
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It turns Out It’s still The Best Friend Of Your Boots and Exhaust
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Not new but worth reminding some of you that there is a simple solution to stop burning your boots and ruining your exhaust system. The Turn-Out style Heel Guard is still the best solution because it works without interfering with any pedal functions, is installed in a few minutes and can save you a lot of […]
After working during a couple of years on Softail platforms to develop a line of custom parts to transform them into tough Exile Machines, it will appear as a surprise to many that Russell Mitchell has now turned his attention to the Harley Dyna model. Custom motorcycle legislation being tougher and budgets being tighter, cool […]
V-Twin Expo. Roland Sands New Gas Cap Line.
Published by February 6th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Roland Sands Design is present at the V-Twin Expo (booth 400) to present its line of parts and kits. Among new products, this gas cap line. Alternating and mixing the Contrast Cut, Chrome and new Black-Ops (textured black finish), on 4 different designs (Tracker, Tech, Geardrive, Cafe), it’s a total of 14 different gas caps […]
V-Twin Expo. The Battle Of The Tall Bagger Front Wheel.
Published by February 6th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.In Cincinnati, the battle of the tall front wheel is raging between at least 4 companies. No more 21″ or 23″, but 26″ and 30″. What most people still don’t know is that to fit a 26″ or 30″ size wheel on a Harley Touring Model is not just a bolt-on task. For those who want […]
V-Twin Expo. S&S Cycle Showing A 93″ Knucklehead Style Engine.
Published by February 5th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.For the vintage enthusiast, S&S Cycle is showing their new 93 cubic inches KN-Series engine now in production. It is very close in appearance to the Harley Knucklehead but is offering more of today’s features in terms of power and improved reliability. Aside from the much larger 93″ displacement, the main improvement in design is […]
The 11th edition of the V-Twin Expo opened its doors at 10 am this morning. A couple of flash news and a few atmosphere pictures. 1- Surprise. Randy Simpson got a booth because – yes – he is back in business. Why? Because he got bored doing (almost) nothing and he loves doing what he […]
Extreme Highway Sound System.
Published by February 4th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Another company offering custom motorcycle speakers and sound systems for all motorcycle makes and models that work with any iPod, iPhone, MP3, Satellite, etc. And if I mention it is because I hear from several sources an excellent feedback about customer satisfaction. They also state that they offer the loudest motorcycle systems. Extreme highway sound, […]
On My Way To The V-Twin Expo. 11th Edition. February 5-7th.
Published by February 4th, 2011 in Customs and Events.Good morning everybody. This post from West Palm Beach Airport. I know very well the good reasons why the V-Twin Expo is held in Cincinnati, but I am still bitching when I have to leave in winter sunny and warm South Florida (today 80-63F) for the frigid temperatures (32-25F) and coming snow of Ohio. Well, I will […]
A Few New Ideas For Your Custom Helmet. Pick Yours!
Published by February 4th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.BAKER Drivetrain 2011 Calendar Bike And Model
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.For the past 10 years BAKER Drivetrain has produced a calendar, built a custom bike to illustrate it and hired a pretty model to make it even more attractive. 2011 is no exception, with this calendar bike for the first time completely built in house by BAKER’s own engineers Chad Berhendt and Andy Friar. And […]
New Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Model With Fattitude And Factory H-D1 Customization Program
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson dealers meet in Orlando this weekend, and the mid winter announcements include a new 1200 Custom Sportster and the final details regarding the H-D1 Factory Customization program offering factory-installed options. 1- A New Sportster 1200 Custom. A bolder and updated look with a wide front end and chunky 16-inch tire, new wheels, a pull-back […]
Sturgis Road Show. The Sturgis Experience Coming To Pennsylvania In April.
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Editorial.You go to Sturgis in August, and Sturgis is coming to you in April. At least if you live in Pennsylvania. A newly formed partnership between The Legendary Buffalo Chip, Loud American Roadhouse and Motoring USA has been formed to announce a 3-day mega consumer motorcycle event in Harrisburg, PA, April 15th to the 17th, […]
Mustang Seats. What A difference Comfort makes.
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.There are quite a few very good manufacturers offering stylish comfortable seats and standing firmly behind their products. Since 30 years, Mustang is one of them and still makes all its seats at reasonable prices in their own American facility in New England. For Harley-Davidson Road King, FLHT, FLHX and FLTR 1997-up they released the […]
Exclusive. Jesse James Launching Cisco Burger Franchise.
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jesse James just told me that he is officially launching a franchise of his old school, but actually modern, eco-friendly Cisco Burger Long Beach CA, restaurant. The first franchisee will open in one month in Grantville, Pennsylvania and Jesse mentioned to me that his objective is to open 25 more Cisco Burger joints in the next […]
Cyril Huze Blog Reached A New Readership Record.
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Data are in. In January 2011, our readership jumped again to a new absolute record, increasing our leadership and audience gap versus all other direct competitors in our category (digital & print magazines). For the month of January 2011, the Blog had 221,877 visits for 341,422 PageViews (source Google Analytics). Data in our possession shows […]
V-Twin Expo. Dirico Motorcycles To Debut Two 2011 Models
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the V-Twin Expo this weekend (Feb. 5th through 7th), Dirico Motorcycles is set to launch 2 new motorcycles for 2011. The ProStreet Roadster and the HeartBreaker will be displayed at the Metzeler booth with Dirico’s representatives available to discuss these new motorcycles.
Harley-Davidson Rebuilds Its Clothing Line For A Younger Attitude
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Plaid shirts are back in fashion since quite a few years (at least 5). Their casual look evoking an authentic and rebel attitude of the past has been adopted by many in the industry, especially the youngest among us. Of course, Harley-Davidson noticed and is now proposing a new line of clothing reflecting a younger […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Looking For Freedom Fighter Nominations
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Editorial.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the sacrifices individuals across the nation, and world, have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists through their efforts in the political arena and in grass roots motorcyclists […]
Honda Switchblade. To Show The Street What Your Are Made Of…
Published by February 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Press a button, and like a spring loaded switchblade, this pro-street (or pro-drag) style bike will jump in action fully committed to precise performance. Conceived by designer Edward Birtulescu (Honda Research & Development Of Americas), Switchblade is designed from a Honda 2010 Sabre model platform and takes its styling cues from many body details found […]
Exclusive Preview. 2011 Retro Styling By Baker Drivetrain.
Published by February 1st, 2011 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.During the last year Bert Baker and crew have been busy conceiving several new parts looking old school. Debuting this weekend at the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo (booth 659) the 4 following new BAKER Drivetrain products. 1- The Tin Type Primary (TTP). Available in starter or kick only applications. BAKER took the classic 1936-64 tin primary design and […]
Spectro Z-Clean. The Next Generation In Chain Lubrication.
Published by February 1st, 2011 in Driveline and Editorial.More than ever, because of the retro styling trend, many custom bikes use a final chain drive. A majority of these chains suffer unnecessarily short lives because of the method or the product with which they are lubricated. A good penetrating-type chain lubricant must displace water, but also clean dirt and wear metals out of the […]
European Biker Build-Off. 4th Edition.
Published by January 31st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Long time I didn’t talk about a biker build-off, this one lasting 3 days, live front of the public and of course the cameras… The recent European Biker Build-Off was in its 4th edition and held during the 200+ bike show of Bad Salzuffen in Germany, also home of the Custombike Fair Trade & Exhibition. […]
Pushing Draft Beer To New Heights. Brilliant.
Published by January 31st, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.With this new technology you can serve up to 56 beers in 1 minute. Drink in moderation.
