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World’s Only 100% Wood 1941 Indian Motorcycle
Published by June 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Always loved the ingeniosity of those conceiving multi-tools and know that many bikers love to carry one. Useful and playful these multi-tools exist in so many configurations that the difficult task is to choose the one pleasing your man. Up to you to decide the profile he belongs to: handyman, warrior, hunter, electrician, mechanic, bomb […]
You will not find many good looking exhaust systems with trumpet tips. But you can buy this type of tips and clamp them on an existing set if your pipes are 1 1/2″. Of course, custom builders will not clamp tips but probably strip the chrome out of them, then weld and chrome again or […]
Many new custom motorcycles are being built in the old style of today using modern technology, but not many trikes and sidecars. Why not? I was looking at the new Ural Patrol T sidecar featured here and wondered if it is feasible to build from the ground up something similar for a better price than […]
Broken Spoke Offering Free Money To Party In Sturgis
Published by June 4th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Time to prepare your trip to Sturgis, and if it’s not already done, book your tent/RV/cabin spot. Sleep at the Broken Spoke Campground (600 acres, largest biker pool, bars, bands, etc) and get free money to party during all Bike Week. For the 1st time, the Broken Spoke is issuing its own currency – the […]
US Launch Of The Improved Harley Sportster XR1200X
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As you remember the Sportster XR 1200 was introduced last year as a 2010 model for export markets only. Today June 3rd, Harley-Davidson announced the launch in the US of the XR 1200X as a 2011 model. A performance improved version of the XR1200, it is equipped with a Showa front and rear fully adjustable suspension that […]
Unauthorized Harley-Davidson Commercial
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Flash back to 1967. The Beatles release of “Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”, their 9th official album, the 1st ever with no gap between the songs and the 1st using the run-out groove therefore leaving the stylus on the record, chattering away endlessly. A music “Revlution”. It was qualified as a “concept” album that […]
New JIMS® Cruise Drive Seal Installer
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Just tinkering on your bike or being a professional, you should know that installing main seals on all 6-Speed Cruise Drive Transmissions (Harley years 2006 to present) is a delicate process. H-D’s new 6-speed transmission is a very stout piece of engineering, incorporating some of the best bearings made. These main case bearings are of […]
Bankrupt Voxan Motorcycles Bought By Venturi
Published by June 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Sad news again with the disparition of promising but always struggling French manufacturer Voxan Motorcycles. Founded in 1995, the company has always used the same proprietary and unique engine, a 72-degree V-Twin with a displacement of 996 cc. Voxan delivered its first prototype in 1997 with the first 50 Roadster models delivered in 1999.
First Of Six New Custom Motorcycle Wheels By Glenndyne Design
Published by June 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.After launching in February at the V-Twin Expo the “Internal Brake 3-piece Forged Wheels” (brakes and rotor assembly housed inside the 2 wheel faces) , Aaron Glenn is launching a series of 6 more conventional forged wheels. You are looking at the 1st design with the 5 others being featured in exclusivity one per one […]
Harley-Davidson Futurism. Not Harley Future.
Published by June 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Tomorrow’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle? If you ask Harley owners what they want, most reply that they just want what they have now. An answer in the style of “10 % faster, 20% percent cheaper with 15 percent more features.” They can only use the present as a reference to describe the future. These answers come from […]
Last year the J&P Cycles Open House drew a record 22,000 people at the Iowa headquarters. Because it’s now much more than the original Appreciation Day it may be time to rename this event. Most products in the showroom will be 10 percent off (15 percent for Gold Club members) and a portion of the […]
New Old School Sancho Rigid Frame
Published by June 1st, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.With a direct filiation to the Dropper frame also fabricated by old school frame expert John Grant (also creator of the clever Swift Kick) the new Sancho rigid frame is a good base for a very nostalgic custom built, whatever the powerplant you intend to ise: Sportster, Evo or Shovel (same engine mounts), Knucklehead or […]
From Sport Bike To Sport Car To Sport Bike
Published by June 1st, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A new concept vehicle from an Indian designer named Ramesh Gound whose idea is to offer a vehicle with a “plural use”. This high tech sport car is the result of the fusion of 2 motorcycles functioning independently. This project was financed by Renault Design India and if it is launched I guess the advertising […]
I hope it’s not necessary to explain what was the inspiration for this Glass Cap. I know quite a few bikers and custom builders who will want one. Guaranteed to attract attention at the gas station. Doesn’t conserve gas. Just for the pleasure of “differentiating” your gas tank and the thrill of watching through the […]
Jesse James Cleaning The House. Treasures To Be Found.
Published by May 31st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From time to time, pro or garage builders, we all have to do it. Cleaning the shop or garage because of a lack of space and/or change of taste. This morning Jesse James asked me if I could help expedite the clean up and I know that many of you would love to get their hands on quite […]
French born Georges Martin is a name that very few among you have ever heard. In the 70’s he was the man to go to if you wanted to turn your plain vanilla factory Japanese or English motorcycle into a horse bred Cafe Racer. Georges racing custom part offerings: gas tanks, handlebars, rear fender/reservoirs, wheels, brakes […]
Clean White Ribbons Anytime For Your Black Motorcycle Tires.
Published by May 30th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Your tires are all black and you dream they would get a white wall for a gangster/hot rod/retro look. Or your tire white walls are yellow and cracked and you wish you could come back to a new fresh look without buying a new set. Or your tire sizes are not sold by the manufacturer […]
John Adams is a faithful daily reader whose photographic work has been published in many magazines around the world (2009 EasyRiders and V-Twin magazines motorcycle artist of the year).
Dennis Hopper, the “Bad Boy Of Hollywood”, died today May 29, 2010 at the age of 74. Director, Painter, Actor, Artist, Screenwriter and Photographer, few people will remain as present in bikers collective memory than Dennis Hopper. With friends Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson in front of the camera, Hopper decided to direct his own […]
California Classic Motorcycle Auction June 4th-5th
Published by May 29th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It will happen June 4th & 5th, 2010 at the Pasadena Convention center. A new great opportunity to sell or buy a classic motorcycle. There will be well over 150 world class collector motorcycles on the auction block along with a select group of classic and collector automobiles with many being offered at no reserve.
New Contoured Billet Rack For Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes
Published by May 29th, 2010 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Like others in the industry, Ron Loynds, the man behind the wild MetalSport 3-D Wheels, has quite a few ideas to improve the style of Harley-Davidson touring bikes. Example is this new Tour-Pak Set machined out of a single piece of billet aircraft aluminum and then formed to the contour of the trunk lid. It’s […]
Glad That You Asked. Did The Reagan Administration US Safeguards Save Harley-Davidson in the 1980s?
Published by May 29th, 2010 in Editorial.At the beginning of the 80’s Harley-davidson was in financial distress with about 4% of the market it dominated in the 70’s. In 1981, Harley was in 5th position for market share behind Honda (38%), Yamaha (25%), Kawasaki (16%), and Suzuki (14%). At the request of Harley-Davidson (the same request was denied a few years […]
Launch Of Official Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycles Website
Published by May 28th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Usually, you launch a website to support a product or service, but there are no Excelsior-Henderson motorcycles being produced since 1999. Henderson produced 4-cylinder motorcycles from 1912 to 1931 with a brief brand revival in 1994 when the Hanlon brothers Dan & Dave (no relation with the Hanlon Brothers from Mean Street Products) secured the […]
Custom Brake Rotors Looking Beautiful For The Life Of Your Motorcycle
Published by May 28th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs, Editorial, Videos and Wheels.New and interesting. A new technology called Atomic-Forged process (exotic metal ions bombarded on components) to create unprecedented levels of hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance on your motorcycle brake rotors. Which bike doesn’t want to stay pretty all its riding life? Watch the video then jump to Ray Gun Technology to see the special […]
