More than 100 years on and thrill seekers still venture to the Isle of Man every summer for the same reason the gentlemen of 1907 did, the Tourist Trophy, more commonly known as the Isle of Man TT. Current lap record on the roads of the Britain island is a staggering 131.578 mph… To honor […]
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TT Motorcycle Races Black Isle Helmet.
Published by April 11th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Events.Eco-Friendly Concept Motorcycle. Not So.
Published by April 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It has a futuristic John Deere design, including a tractor style seat. And I see nothing in it making it eco-friendly. Conceived by designer by Michael Smolyanov somewhere in Russia, the author states that the materials to be used will not be toxic or unnatural. Really? And how the wheels turn? I can tell you […]
Best Quality Bates Style Seat. Black, White or Your Color.
Published by April 10th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Can’t find an original 60’s iconic Bates seat, even on eBay? Dislike the cheap copies sold everywhere? Finally a Bates style seat looking like the original but of better quality? A couple in Australia have been obsessed with producing an accurate reproduction in all the same original configurations from the small size 9″ x 13″, […]
Since it’s quite a few years that I abandoned the use of any desktop type computers for the use of laptops (only MacBook Pros), I no more use a mouse and don’t need any mousepad. Still, when I found out about these 1/8″ rolled burnished steel pads, I thought that they were looking very cool […]
Motorcycle Speeder Charged With Felony For Posting Traffic Stop Video on YouTube.
Published by April 10th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.A Maryland man now faces up to five years in prison after he recorded his traffic stop last month in Harford County. Graber was speeding with his motorcycle with a camera attached to his helmet recording his ride. A State trooper in an unmarked car pulled over Graber for reckless driving. The trooper is seen in this […]
Riding Fun In The Carolinas. 2nd Annual Big Mountain Run May 19/23rd
Published by April 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sponsored by Cycle Source Magazine and the Limpnickie Collective, a new Big Mountain Run is scheduled for May 19th through the 23rd, 2010. Organizers are keeping last year’s Gypsy run almost exactly the same. Wednesday May 19th participants will meet at Tilley’s Harley-Davidson in Statesville, NC from where we they will leave at noon for a two-day tour through […]
Have you ever been guilty of looking at and comparing yourself to others your own age? Well you will love this one… “My name is Alice, and I was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new dentist. I noticed his DDS diploma on the wall which bore his full name. Suddenly […]
New Motorcycle Central Brake Wheel System
Published by April 9th, 2010 in Brakes, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.This one coming from Italy by a company called Brakko. Better than a long speech, and although titles are in Italian, this very good video animation clearly explains how it is conceived, installed and disassembled. Your thoughts? (I know, music sucks)
Are We Ready For The Inevitable Motorcycle Industry Rebound?
Published by April 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.During the last 20 years, Harley-Davidson did a magnificent job at fullfilling the needs and wants of the rebel inside all of us. In the mid 80’s, with a brand symbolizing the American dream of independence and freedom, Harley-davidson was able to seduce a still young generation of “Baby Boomers” who embraced their image and bought […]
Myrtle Beach Rally. The number of vendor permits was down last year from previous years, dropping from 394 in 2008 to 146 in 2009. For 2010 expectations are again much lower for permit applications and attendance is predicted to be about 50% lower. Attendance started to drop in 2009 after the first year for strict noise […]
New Arlen Ness Engraved Wheels
Published by April 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.These beautifully engraved wheels are one of the four new styles introduced by Ness for 2010. All new Ness wheels are supplied with hubs, sealed bearings, properly sized bearing spacer, races, seals and necessary hardware. To make the buying process even easier, Ness has included the proper hub adapter for every application with each wheel […]
Let’s Ride. An Excellent Guide To Motorcycling By Hells Angels Sonny Barger.
Published by April 8th, 2010 in Books and Editorial.When I received a pre-release of Let’s Ride and began to look at the main chapters, I was quite surprised to find out that the legendary founder of the Hells Angel’s Oakland Chapter took the time to write a very serious guide to motorcycling and riding safety. I was so teased that I read his […]
Is it the rarest vintage motorcycle? At least, I will say it’s the most mysterious. It’s the Traub 1917, and at this day, nobody knows exactly its origin and no documentation has ever surfaced. It was discovered in 1967 by bicycle shop owner Torillo Tacchi during the renovation of a Chicago apartment building, the motorcycle hidden behind […]
Auto Sensing Motorcycle Exhaust Baffles. What’s That?
Published by April 7th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.It’s a biker life reality. New Noise regulations in many states require lower sound levels from motorcycles. In many cities new noise ordinances are already in effect and are being enforced. Rocky Mountain Performance thinks that they have resolved (part) of the issue by allowing your aftermarket pipes to produce noise levels that will quiet […]
Design A Car, Truck & Motorcycle Logo. Win $500 In Motorcycle Books.
Published by April 7th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Motorbooks is looking for a new logo for their 30th anniversary “Wheels and Wings” Car, truck and Motorcycle Show to be held on september 11th in Wisconsin. winning design will be printed on dash plaques, and t-shirts, and in a variety of web and print ads. Design work must easily adaptable to suit these purposes. […]
Motorcycle Antilock Brakes Significantly Reduce Crashes
Published by April 7th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.It’s one of the objectives of all motorcycle manufacturers. Removing some of the risk that comes with riding on 2 wheels. A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicates that motorcycles with anti locks versus without are 37 percent less likely to be in fatal crashes per 10,000 registered vehicle years. Insurance […]
New White Wall Tire Sizes Coming Soon. From Vee Rubber.
Published by April 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.If there is somebody who has complained a lot to manufacturers about the lack of choice for sizes of white wall tires, it’s me. Coming from Vee Rubber, the giant manufacturer from Thailand, expect to see the arrival of new white wall tires in sizes we need since a too long time. For sure, a […]
Yesterday Monday April 5, 2010, Harley-Davidson stock (HOG) settled the day up $2.99 to $31.37, its highest level in almost 2 1/2 years. Volume was unusually high (3 times the daily average) and several Wall-Street analysts raised Harley stock target price in the $36 range. Is Harley-Davidson close to a rebound with anticipation that spring […]
Based on a 1969 Triumph TR6R (650 cm3), I love this minimalist bike built by Jeremy Heuer, a mechanic usually working on dirt racer bikes. Another proof that Triumph is probably the easiest and most affordable platform to go from stock to a beautiful custom hardball (3″ frame extension, 2.5″ drop) using only a few […]
Harley-Davidson Casting Call. Damn You Are Looking Very Good.
Published by April 6th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davidson MotorClothes casting crew is looking for honest-to-goodness motorcycle enthusiasts for their upcoming photo shoot. You do not need to show up dressed like a biker…just the way you are. It ill happen Saturday April 10th from 10am to 3 pm in Los Angeles at the HD of Anaheim Fullerton. Fullerton HD, Baldwin Park […]
An Open Letter From Rogue To ABATE Florida. Please Tell Us Where Is The Money.
Published by April 5th, 2010 in Editorial.We all agree that all organizations fighting for biker rights are accountable to their members for the money they receive and spend. In the following open letter to ABATE Florida (American Bikers Aimed Towards Education) Rogue, a Sturgis Freedom Fighter also member of the Motorcycle Hall Of Fame and Florida resident, tries to get an […]
Engine, Transmission And Primary Drive Oil Change. Drip, Drip, Drip No More.
Published by April 5th, 2010 in Accessories, Driveline, Editorial and Engines.It’s ok to do your oil changes in the garage, but the lady in your life hates that you mess up the garage floor. Here comes Harley saving your personal life with 2 new funnels each specifically shaped to make it easier and more convenient to service your motorcycle without dripping oil all over the […]
I love This beautiful chopper named “Walton”, one of the last weekend’s top 5 winners in the “Freestyle Class” Of the AMD European Championship Of Bike Building in Mainz.
Paul Teutul Jr. Facing Paul Teutul Sr. In A New TV Series?
Published by April 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It seems that cameras could very soon roll again, this time simultaneously in 2 places, Paul Junior & Paul Senior respective shops from where they would face each other. Building bikes? Can it be that TLC realized that the lawsuit opposing father and son could be the plot they needed to reactivate viewers interest? Anyway, […]
The Return Of Indian Motorcycle Company On The West Coast
Published by April 4th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On April 17 & 18th, it will be a west coast premiere for Indian Motorcycle Company. Its return to California with the Indian Motorcycle Los Angeles grand opening. The new dealership is located under the same roof as California Harley-Davidson at 1521 Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City. Using a “team built” concept (the same […]
Test Ride A 2010 Harley. Win A 2010 Harley.
Published by April 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A new promotion from Harley-Davidson to convince you to buy one of their 2010 models. Riders who test ride any new Harley-Davidson motorcycle at a participating dealership between April 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010 will be entered in a drawing to win a Harley-Davidson motorcycle of their choice (EXCLUDES CVO MODELS) and an exclusive […]
