In the new old school of today, difficult to build cleaner than this, except the cable hanging low below the frame (horrible and dangerous). Of course such a sanitary look is due to the absence of oil tank – the frame tubes playing reservoir instead -and the no front brake choice.
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Ultra Clean Old School Style Chopper
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sturgis Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Sturgis Bike Week The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its 4th annual Bike Show to Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon on Monday, August 9th. This is a completely free show with no registration or entry fee. The Horse’s mission is to recognize all hard-core and garage-built backstreet choppers to enter this competition.
The Garage Motorcycle Wheel Crate Workstand Reinvented
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Controls and Editorial.You tinker with your bike, perform your own basic maintenance, don’t have much available room in your garage and no budget for a professional lift. You can make your own crate workstand with a piece of wood and 2 dairy crates, or use a pre-made one offering sturdiness, stability and versability. This “professional” Wheel Crate […]
Small Bike. Small Budget. Big Result.
Published by July 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Contact me to tell me that you customized a Yamaha and that it’s called “Chicken Salad” and the probability to be featured in my Blog will be extremely low….until I see the bike and like it very much! Teased by the fact that this custom 1979 XS650 Yamaha was customized by Jeremy Cupp whose work […]
Exclusive. Custom Motorcycle Tires In Your Color And Size.
Published by July 6th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.You could not find from any brand a white wall motorcycle tire sold in all popular sizes. Neither could you choose the wall size. And of course your thought of getting a custom color tire to make your bike stand out was only a wish. For the 1st time you are now able to have […]
Joint Book Signing By Cris Sommer Simmons And Scott Jacobs During Sturgis Rally
Published by July 6th, 2010 in Books, Editorial and Events.Motorcycle personalities Cris Sommer Simmons and Scott Jacobs will hold a joint book signing at Borders Books in Rapid City, South Dakota between 10:00 am and noon on Tuesday August 10rh during the 70th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Cris Sommer Simmons is no novice to the written word. As co-founder of Harley Women, the first women’s motorcycle magazine, and […]
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. No Winner Announced In Alaska. Legal Complaint Filed With Attorney General. Organizer Challenged To Prove He Is Who He Pretends To Be.
Published by July 5th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.First, let me be clear. Admiration and respect to all riders/challengers/warriors who participated to the Hoka Hey Challenge, reaching or not the finish line in Homer, Alaska. They have exceptional memories to share for the rest of their lifetime. Prayers for the family who lost one of theirs (at least 2 fatalities have been announced) and for […]
Jeff Decker’s New Sweetheart. A Very Sexy Vincent Black Lightning
Published by July 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.British manufacturer Vincent Motorcycles (1928-1955) produced some of the world’s fastest production motorcycles. The 1952 Vincent Black Lightning featured here was the racing version of the Black Shadow with every part on it that could be remade refabricated in aluminum for lighter weight (380 lbs or 170kg) powered with a 998 cc air cooled twin cylinder pushrod […]
Metalsport Inc. is proud to announce that they have acquired the rights to distribute the Vee Rubber line of Monster motorcycle tires. Vee Rubber long known for their unique sizes such as the 300mm, 360mm wide rears to the 26” and the NEW 30” tall fronts. Vee Rubber tired bikes have been on many of […]
Talk about a wild ride. Yes, the owner rides it long distance, and recently made the 750 miles round trip from his garage in South of France to the Mecrin Bik Show, surviving all the turns…and being invisible to the cops.
Motorcycle Noise. Limit Your Exhaust Decibels. Not Performance.
Published by July 3rd, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.You are an EPA exhaust regulations abiding citizen or disagree with the philosophy that “Loud pipes Save Lives”. Either way, as one of my readers commented in my Blog a few days ago, EPA pressure for even stricter motorcycle noise regulations is going to push exhaust manufacturers to be creative. Currently law has decibels capped […]
Know what you are doing if you play with fireworks. Beware on the roads. This holiday is behind only New Year’s Day with highway fatalities And remember what 4th of July is all about: the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. As a matter of fact July 2, 1776 is the true […]
Harley-Davidson Touring Fork Boots
Published by July 3rd, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.You saw them a few days ago as prototypes in raw finish just off the CNC machine. Now you see them installed for the 1st time in black contrast against aluminum finish. And if you didn’t know these Rikki Battistini fork boots are just one more part in his line of “hole” parts. It already includes: Grips, Footpegs, […]
A New American Motorcycle Engine Is Born. The Motus KMV4.
Published by July 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Engines and Events.On June 22nd, 2010, I published an article about a company called Motus Motorcycles preparing the launch of an All American Sport Tourer. And for this, they had a new direct injected motorcycle engine called KMV4 prepared for them by Katech. The team (Brian Case and Lee Conn) are all excited to show it to you for […]
Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) shares lost about a quarter of their value in June, victim again of waning consumer confidence. The Milwaukee motorcycle company’s stock has slid 25% to $21.49 over the past month, hurt by poor demand for high-end leisure items and a shaky economic climate, making it one of the worst performers on the […]
Is it because of nostalgia (if you were born before WWII), war tales told by your parents or simply because you consider it the best Classic Harley-Davidson? The WL and the WLA (A stands for Army) produced to US Army specifications from 1940 until the end of the war, continue to fascinate many of us. […]
2010 LA Calendar Show. Custom Motorcycles And Kittens To Rock The Scene.
Published by July 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Always the 3rd weekend of July, the 19th edition of the LA Calendar Show is coming on July 18th at the Queen Mary Park of Long Beach, CA. Fashion and motorsports photographer, event producer Jim Gianatsis has a passion for high performance, an ear for talent, and an eye for beauty. Every year he manages […]
All kind of inlays, stitching patterns, exotic materials for all seat models are available at Le Pera. From bare solo to the most comfortable touring seats. Let your imagination run wild and order a seat that you will not see again on your buddies’ bikes. Even if you choose a high tech seat, all designs […]
Malcolm Smith Grand Marshal For AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 9-11
Published by July 1st, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In recognition of Malcolm Smith’s contributions to the success of Husqvarna, the AMA and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America will honor Smith as Grand Marshal at the 19th annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Malcolm Smith is synonymous with everything positive about motorcycling — fun, sportsmanship, and excitement.
EPA Updating Motorcycle Exhaust Noise Emission Standards
Published by June 30th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the regulation that governs all motorcycle noise emissions. The EPA has sent a letter to various private companies located in the USA, that import or build motorcycle exhausts intended for use in the USA, asking the companies to disclose […]
Cast Aluminum Motorcycle Solo Seat Pan
Published by June 30th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Most sold solo seat pans are made of steel. Lowbrow Customs now propose a cast aluminum version offering both lightness and durability. It is made in small batches of 10, and shows a great shape with a nice kick up in the rear to keep you from sliding off of your seat. With measurements of 11.5″ […]
American Chopper. New TV Show “Paul Teutul Senior vs. Junior” Debuts August 12th
Published by June 30th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While litigation is still going on between Paul Teutul Sr and his son, and although they no more talk to each other, both will be back together in a new TV show called “Paul Senior Versus Paul Junior” on August 12th on TLC. So, how is it possible? Separate film crews not exchanging any information […]
A Youngster Small Budget Customized Honda CB 350
Published by June 30th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Honda CB350 was a 325cc motorcycle produced between 1968 and 1973. Its reliable motor proved to be a popular design, making it at the time the highest selling motorcycle in American history with 300,000 units sold. It’s still a popular small bike for riding and a good canvas for some custom work. It’s what 20 years […]
I don’t know if the owner/farmer is a biker or not, or if these pigs are born with tattoos. Let’s do it again. Show your creativity by writing in “comments” you best headline for this picture. The best one will entitle you to receive one of my tee-shirts for free, including shipping in continental US (check that your […]
Falcon Motorcycles’ Kestrel In Action In The Desert
Published by June 29th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.You all enjoyed looking at the pictures and reading the story of the Krestel, a custom Triumph built by Ian Barry at Falcon Motorcycles. Now, you can see it in action in the desert in this 48-second commercial style video. Directed and shot by Falcon Motorcycles co-founder Amaryllis Knight, with score written and performed by Falcon founder […]
New Round Of Layoffs At Big Dog Motorcycles
Published by June 29th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last Friday, new series of layoffs at Big Dog Motorcycles, it seems to be the 8th. Although the new number is not yet known, among key collaborators let go are John Brock (since 2003 Vice President Of Operations), Anne Dixon (Customer Service Manager) and Wayne Hanson (since 2006 Customer Support Manager.) The Big Dog Motorcycles […]
