Norton Motorcycles, the famous British brand and a name synonymous with the British sport motorcycling culture, is back in the USA and announced the appointment of industry veteran Dan Van Epps to head-up its operations The first Norton motorcycle, the ‘Engerette’, rolled out of its Birmingham England factory in 1902. The company has been producing […]
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Norton Back In The USA. Launching 3 New Commando Versions.
Published by November 27th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Nostalgic Panhead Or Knucklehead Look For Your New Evo Or Twin Cam Engine
Published by November 27th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Add a touch of retro, Panhead or Knucklehead style, to your Harley-Davidson of after-market Evo or Twin Cam engine thanks to these Rocker Boxes from XZotic. These cover kits are compatible with the original Evo or Twin Cam components. Each kit includes front & rear rocker box assemblies and gaskets (except rocker box to cylinder […]
World’s Most Expensive Motorcycle. 1929 Brough Superior. Auctioned $455,000.
Published by November 26th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Brough Superior (1919-1938), the brand nicknamed the Rolls Royce Of Motorcycles, has always been the epitome of exclusivity, luxury, elegance, style and extraordinary design. And a private collector proved it again by getting a 1929 model for the outstanding price of 286,000 UK pounds or about US$455,000 during a European auction at the Haynes International […]
One Man’s Dream. The John Britten Bike Story.
Published by November 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.John K. Britten (1950 –1995) was a New Zealand mechanical engineer who designed a world-record-setting motorcycle with innovative features which are still ahead of contemporary design. He continues to be an inspiration to many. He produced revolutionary machines to his own design made of light materials and using engines he built himself, which became famous […]
New RevTech Heavy Duty 6 Speed Transmission
Published by November 26th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.A Custom Chrome exclusive, the all-new, RevTech 6-speed transmission for Softails is available in right and left-side drive, with your choice of three different finishes – polished, black, and natural. The left-side drive transmissions are offered with a stock end cover, or an optional kicker that has a fully-machined forged aluminum kicker cover, and precision-machined […]
What’s new for 2011 at the big wheel-style SS Trike Company? President Jason Nieman promises to roll new optional accessories, the first one being a large capacity trunk with integrated backrest that holds 13 gallons or 3,000 cubic inches. It attaches to the rear of the SS Trike with a couple of standard bolts in […]
New York Company Claims To Own The Daytona Beach Bike Week Trademark
Published by November 25th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.After paying $87.50 a small New York company was granted the State trademark for the name “Daytona Beach Bike Weelk intends to take all legal actions to protect its rights on any businesses that produce T-shirts and other merchandise bearing the Daytona Beach Bike Week name without its approval. The Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, […]
The Secret Life Of Paul Teutul Senior
Published by November 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All top TV executives will tell you that men in jeans, men with tattoos, men who curse, men who weld, men with power tools, men who like to smash and build things into fantasy toys, make high rated TV reality shows. They will add that their objective is to increase the number of male viewers because […]
Short History. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, […]
X-Ray Not. Men’s Privacy Brief Radiation Blocker.
Published by November 24th, 2010 in Editorial and Merchandise.I never thought that I would be writing in my Blog about men’s underwear! My excuse is that many of you are traveling during this Thanksgiving weekend and reading me on their digital devices while facing an overreaching (pun intended) government TSA. So, I bring you (I hope) a smile with these TSA Proof Briefs […]
US Government NTSB Pushing Again For Mandatory Helmet Use
Published by November 23rd, 2010 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.The NTSB – National Transportation Safety Board – hopes that all US States will have mandatory helmet laws. At this day 20 states have such laws. The NTSB points out the fact that there was 4,400 deaths nationwide for 2009 and says that a law requiring all riders to wear a helmet will reduce that […]
Harley-Davidson Saddlebag Organizers
Published by November 23rd, 2010 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.If you are a Harley tourer and is as organized as I am, you need a pair of Saddlebag Organizer Trays to hold and protect all your road accessories and necessities, from registration to glasses, from cel. phone to iPad, from wallet to GPS and all the necessities you think you need to carry with […]
Panheads, Knuckleheads, Ford Roadsters And Ford Coupes. By Tom Fritz.
Published by November 23rd, 2010 in Editorial and Painters.Authorized Harley-Davidson artist Tom Fritz is proud to announce the completion of his latest painting and official release of “Percussion Discussion”. A ’54 Panhead, 3- and 5-window Ford coupes, a ’32 Ford roadster, a ’40 Ford coupe. several Harley-Davidsons and Hot Rods. Striped club sweaters, white t-shirts, and cuffs. Self-appointed experts sharing answers without ridicule. […]
Motorsport Aftermarket Group Acquires The Cycle News Brand
Published by November 23rd, 2010 in Editorial.You remember that Cycle News, a printed weekly motorcycle newspaper for more than 40 years ceased publication August 31, 2010. Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), a family of leading brands and businesses in the motorsport industry, announced today that it has acquired the Cycle News brand. In addition to acquiring the name brand, MAG also announced […]
Soundcheck. Listen To Doobie Brothers’ Pat Simmons.
Published by November 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Pat Simmons, co-founder in 1970 of classic rock legends The Doobie Brothers, is a very familiar face, as is his wife Cris Sommer, in all major motorcycle rallies around the country. A true biker since the late 60’s, he is extremely knowledgeable about motorcycles, especially the pre WWII brands and models on which he works […]
Stiletto. A Hawaiian Custom Pro-Street
Published by November 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.During this long and deep recession many motorcycle shops have closed, many more are surviving and very rarely new ones are opened. So, when I was contacted by a less than one year old shop called Kingdom Customs eager to know if I could help, I was intrigued. Even more when I saw their first […]
New 2011 Renegade Cabo Phantom Wheel
Published by November 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Bold yet subtle this wide-5 fluted spoke billet wheel will get your bike extra looks from Bobber to Bagger, either a daily rider or a bike show diva. Deep black flawless powder coating finish with highlights individually hand polished to a high luster finish. Sizes and widths are available for most Harley-Davidson models and of […]
Harley-Davidson Apparel To Fatten Bottom Line
Published by November 21st, 2010 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.The India market is huge, and waiting for Harley-davidson models to be more affordable for them when bikes will be assembled locally, many Indians can now start living the American Way Of Life and make a fashion statement by wearing the Bar & Shield logo. Currently the India Harley merchandise revenue stands at 5%. However Harley-Davidson […]
The main reason to show you this velocity stack is that not many are sold in black. You can avoid the cost of gloss black powdercoating or anodizing by ordering this one sold with a mesh screen “Rabbit Ear Breather Mount & Bolt Kit” For the following Harley models and carburetors. S&S “E”&”G” 99-07 Twin […]
1- All drugs have two names, a trade name and a generic name. Examples: Tylenol is the trade name for generic name Acetaminophen. Aleve is also called Naproxen. Amoxil is also called Amoxicillin and Advil is also called Ibuprofen. The FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After careful consideration by a team of […]
Harley-Davidson Removable Boom Audio Cruiser Amp and Speaker Kit
Published by November 19th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Electrical.This new Audio and Speaker Windshield-Mounted kit ($399.95) is a black and chrome enclosure that mounts to the inside of the detachable windshield, resting below the cross brace to maintain a low-profile appearance. The waterproof enclosure conceals two 3.5-inch speakers behind a rich black grille. Simply unplug the speaker enclosure wiring, and the unit can […]
Custom Moto Guzzi. Bella Motocicletta.
Published by November 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Italian Moto Guzzi, the oldest European manufacturer in continuous motorcycle production (now owned by Piaggio). Many of their models on the roads of the old continent. But I don’t think you will see many with a such a radical and beautiful chopping treatment. I love the result, and it’s the work of a young and […]
One of the weirdest contraptions I have seen in a long time. Part skateboard, part Segway, part mini tank, the DTV Shredder features a normal skateboard deck and trucks, which are mounted to a powerful motor, and two tank threads — mounted below and to the sides of the deck — capable of going over […]
1- Harley Davidson Taps 3 New Advertising Agencies. When last August Advertising Agency Carmichael Lynch fired its 30-year client, Harley-Davidson made a statement saying it was not going to initiate a search for a new creative shop but would continue to work with a number of roster shops. Mark-Hans Richer, Harley’s chief marketing officer commented […]
Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication. All Visions Welcomed.
Published by November 18th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Many of the Custom Motorcycle and Car Builders you know by name, including your writer, have been helped bring their visions to life thanks to the skills of master fabricator Brendon Thmpson. He was mentored in the techniques of forming sheet metal by Don Baumunk the owner of Fat Katz where he spent 13 years. […]
