Custom Chrome (CCI) today announces that the 2011 Custom Chrome Dealer Show will be March 19th and 20th at a new location at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This Convention Center boasts 302,000 sq. feet of space and will provide Custom Chrome with the facilities and technical requirements needed to continue growing the popular Dealer […]
Author Archive for cyrilhuze
Custom Chrome 2011 Dealer Show Update. New Location And One Day Open To Retail Clients.
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Best Of Show Netherlands Big Twin And Zodiac Dealer Expo
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Held last weekend in Eindhoven, Netherlands the Big Twin Expo and Zodiac Dealer Show (both shows under the same building on one side for professionals, the other side reserved to dealers) had a very nice turnout of competing custom bikes in all styles coming from all over Europe.
New Harley-Davidson SE 120R Race Engine
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.This fully assembled Harley-Davidson Engine named the SE 120R (120 stands for cubic inch and letter R for Race)) is designed only for off-road and racing use. It is made available to Harley dealers for their racing customers wishing to compete on the racetrack with an affordable high-performance race engine. .The beauty of this SE120R […]
California Scooter Company To Attempt Scooter Land Speed Record
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.California Scooter Company will attempt to set the 150cc land speed record on 21 November under the auspices of the Motor Scooter International Land Speed Federation. Sylvain Binau, 22, will pilot California Scooter’s land speed record bike. California Scooter Company is building a special motorcycle to set the world’s first 150cc land speed record. The […]
Not intended by Eric Buell, his motorcycles, at least motor and transmission from Harley, are becoming donors to a plethora of new built custom motorcycles. And this phenomenon can also be observed abroad, especially in Europe. After building the ‘Black & Fast” cruiser featured in this Blog 3 weeks ago, Fred Duban wanted to build something […]
Win a Kiss Custom Chopper
Published by November 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A company in Florida called RTC is launching a line of HDTV LED Televisions from 32″ to 55″ ($988 to $1,988) and is using the Kiss Band logo and/or likenesses to sell them. Good for Kiss members milking their worldwide fame with any company paying them the right price, but I would really like to know who […]
New Arrowhead Black N’ Billet Mirror
Published by November 6th, 2010 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The motorcycle parts world is getting darker and darker. Wicked Image is launching the new Arrowhead Black n’ Billet mirror designed and precision machined from lightweight aluminum. I guess the craftsmen at Wicked Image spent long hours in the design room to find out how to polish such sharp lines. Tell me if I am wrong but I […]
Morgan To Launch The Super Sports Threewheeler
Published by November 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The legendary English company Morgan Motor Co., well-known for keeping the faith of traditional sport cars construction, is about to launch in 2011 a Super Sports Threewheeler powered by a V-Twin motorcycle engine hanging off its nose just like the Cycle Cars that it manufactured between 1911 to 1952. The machine is getting a 1,800 […]
Looxcie Wearable Camera. Awesome Motorcycle Live Action Videos.
Published by November 6th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Videos.Wish I had known about this tiny wearable camcorder before the Cannonball Endurance Run departure. Some riders could have carried one on the side of their head or helmet and record all their cross country ride. Light (weighs less than 1 oz), small, this smart camera shoots HGVA footage anytime it’s on. No push button to hold. The earloop […]
Give A Chin To Your Harley Sportster
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis and Editorial.For 2011 Harley-Davidson offers no less than 6 different Sportster models: 883 Low, 883 N Iron, 1200 Low, 1200 Nighster, XL Forty-Eight and XR1200X. Sportsters also represent the segment with the largest number of units sold. All models begging for custom after-market components. Something that Doug Wozney noticed. Hence this new Pro-Tour “S” Chin Fairing bolting […]
Easy Rider Movie Famous Freedom Quotes In Superb Typography Video
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Ryan Grassley a.k.a. Half Throttle sincerely loves Harley-Davidson motorcycles but also like to conceive and produce parodies and satires making fun of the brand. You’ve got a few video samples in my Blog. Exception with this only typography video using some of the most famous freedom quotes of the 1969 Easy Rider Movie. Harley-Davidson was […]
Vintage Motorcycle Leather Jacket
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.You don’t need to own a vintage motorcycle or run the Cannonball Endurance Run to wear this leather jacket. But at least you must ride something looking as old as it looks. If you didn’t keep your first leather jacket or are too young to have one as distressed, you will appreciate its look made to fit Indiana […]
World’s Fastest Bagger. 183.1 MPH
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Driveline, Editorial, Engines and Events.At the recent BUB Speed Trial in Bonneville, T.R. Reiser from T-Man Performance nailed a World Record Run at 183.1 mph (2-way average was 179.88 mph). The World’s fastest Bagger Award was originally created following the Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off efforts of Laura Klock of the original World’s Fastest Bagger.
Last Tuesday Harley-Davidson held an analyst meeting in Milwaukee to update investors on the first 18 months of its three-to-five year restructuring plan. Harley-Davidson stated that restructuring plans are firmly in place and that the company is on its way to saving money, being quicker to market with new products and expanding abroad. Management confirmed […]
Saxon Motorcycles Introduce The Crown Model in Europe
Published by November 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 68th Milan Show is going on all weekend, and among the big manufacturers showing their new models and concept bikes, the display of American Saxon Motorcycles (Stand 2P-US-5) trying to convince dealers of the merit of their Crown high neck chopper.
Fred Crosset, a well known Belgium Trial and Enduro Champion takes his bike out for a spin in his hometown. Police will catch up with him…
Top Custom Motorcycles In Your Garage. Models Included.
Published by November 4th, 2010 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.2011 Calendar Season just got started and you know that every year your garage and/or office ask for them…Photographer Jim Gianatsis has chased all year long the best new custom motorcycles and the most sexy models to offer you these 2 calendars.
“I always design my bikes like women, with a waistline. And then the fat tire in the back becomes the big butt” Eddie Trotta says. That you see or not the woman part(s) in each of his bikes, you must admit that his motorcycle designs are very distinctive and recognizable. You don’t come to Eddie […]
The Lone Star Rally in Galveston, TX is one of the largest ones in the country with organizers claiming to attract 350,000 participants. If you are on your way or already arrived, below a summary of the main festivities not to miss during the long weekend.
2011 Baker Drivetrain Calendar. Model Search.
Published by November 3rd, 2010 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.Ladies. Your chance to be featured in the 2011 Baker Drivetrain Calendar is now. Want to pose on a gorgeous custom motorcycle carefully picked each year by the crew of Baker? (I can tell you it’s going to be a tank shift Panhead.) Want to exhibit yourself on the walls of a lot of guy’s […]
Cycle Source Magazine Best Of 2010 Awards. Digital Voting Booth Is Opened.
Published by November 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Cycle Source January Issue is traditionally the one in each Chief Editor Chris Callen publishes his Best Of The Year Awards. And since print magazines need an average of 2months to prepare a new issue, now is the time for you to go to the digital booth to express your support and preference for the […]
Everybody Looking For A Cruise Mate
Published by November 3rd, 2010 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Some parts don’t fall in the category of sexy after-market accessories but are still very much sought after by many bikers to improve their riding experience. Example, the Cruise Mate, a lever operated throttle/cruise assist invented by Thomas Lane in his garage a few years ago. Some manufacturers like Big Dog Motorcycles have adopted it […]
New Ducati Diavel Revealed This Morning
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After months of speculation and spy photography the long wait is over. The very innovative new Ducati Diavel has been unveiled this morning at the Milan Show. The name Diavel is the Bolognese dialect word for “devil” (Ducati factory is in Bologna.) Lightweight and agile (456 lbs or 257 kg) like all Ducatis, the Diavel […]
Harley-Davidson To Assemble Motorcycles In India.
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As expected, Harley-Davidson is launching operations in India to assemble motorcycles for the Indian market from component kits supplied by its U.S. plants. The Company expects the CKD (complete knock-down) assembly facility to be operational in the first half of 2011. For Harley-Davidson, assembling motorcycles in India is to avoid paying steep tariffs and taxes […]
New Harley-Davidson Gloss Black Engine Covers
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.For Harley-Davidson Softail, Touring and Dyna owners whose bikes are way over-chromed, Harley-Davidson released a series of Gloss Black Engine Covers to convert a powertrain to an elegant “tuxedo black” look. Manufactured from original equipment components to ensure a perfect fit, these covers are masked and coated with temperature-resistant Gloss Black paint to provide a […]
Nominations Sought For Sturgis Museum And Hall Of Fame
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving, promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle. The Museum encourages you to help recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination on their behalf. Individuals, organizations and businesses considered […]
