A well known Austrian builder and restorer and also Triumph dealer named Jürgen Schnaller slightly modded a Thruxton model, added flat side Keihin carb, high compression pistons, ported and polished heads and completed the engine work with a Raask exhaust system. And all this for a reasonable Euros budget. Same can be done here in […]
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Motorcycle Windshields. Material, Shapes And Sizes.
Published by March 26th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.While at the Custom Chrome Dealer Expo in California, met with an old friend of the industry (Paul Gomez), now working for National Cycle, since 1937 a worldwide leader in motorcycle windshields. Gave me the 411 on windscreen technology, and I share with you one important aspect that buyers should know. Cheap windshields use Acrylic, […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger Still Riding A Harley
Published by March 26th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.It was a beautiful day last Sunday in California. So Arnold (Strong) Schwarzenegger, the 38th Governor of California went for a ride with a few buddies. Knowing that people like to mimmic celebrities, it reminded me your recent comments regretting that no celebrity (except Brad Pitt) is seen anymore riding a Harley or at least […]
You asked me what’s going on with the sale of MV Agusta by Harley-Davidson? Well, only rumors that Harley is talking with 2 potential buyers. One would be BMW. The other one would be Paul Berlusconi and a group of investors. Paul is the brother of Silvio Berlusconi, the very controversial Italian Prime Minister involved […]
This post is not an encouragement to buy this very special remote control featuring 9 components, one of them being a bottle opener!. Not that I am against having a good beer front of the TV. But don’t you think that Mc Do, KFC, etc and your current remote control did already enough damage on […]
Rush New 2 Into 1 Bagger Exhaust System
Published by March 25th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Rush Racing Products just released an all new 2 into 1 complete exhaust system for Harley Davidson® Dressers and Road Kings. The company states that Dynamometer reports show that this system is building a significant increases in low and mid range torque and adding to top end horsepower.
Harley-Davidson Renews Sponsorship For AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building
Published by March 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Because of environment and legal regulations here in the US and abroad, more custom jobs are done on a Harley-Davidson platform already registered and titled, so street legal (at least before customization). Consequently, more custom Harley-Davidson bikes compete in shows against (or with, if in different classes) with full-blown customs built from the ground up […]
Lorenzo Lamas Gives Money And Offers Discounts To Our US Military Troops
Published by March 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lorenzo Lamas and his company Lorenzo Cycles have partnered with Operation Homefront, a non-profit emergency assistance program for our US soldiers, to raise funds by donating $10,000 from the sale of his personal #1 Lorenzo Cycles Icon model to the organization. With this charitable association Lorenzo is also making its premium custom motorcycles more affordable to those […]
Your Custom Motorcycle Can Be Performance Machine Bike Of The Month And Of Year 2010
Published by March 24th, 2010 in Controls, Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Wheels.Did you trick out your custom motorcycle with Performance Machine products? Wheels, air cleaner, grips, disc brakes, mirrors, foot & hand controls? If it is, would you like to see how fellow motorcycle enthusiasts rank your build compared to your peers?
Vintage Air Cleaners Breathing A New Life
Published by March 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.When you have been working in the motorcycle business during 40 years as a painter, certified mechanic, parts designer, custom builder, Harley-Davidson dealer and more, you have seen the best and the worst of everything. So, you know what works or not. And when you look at what has worked before you can’t avoid to […]
You never know when you will need it. It fits in your pocket. You can use several times. Then throw it away without any guilt because it is made of an environmentally-friendly material and it costs only $5.90. No, it’s not for your protection but the one of your bike. Chance of rain? You don’t […]
Leslie Poterfield Has Made It Into The Guinness World Records Book
Published by March 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since March 12, Leslie Poterfield is now listed as the Fastest Woman in the World on a Motorcycle. She won the honor for reaching 232.522 mph during the last BUB Bonneville Salt Flats trials, riding a 2000 cc turbo-charged Suzuki Hayabusa. It takes time for the FIM (International Federation Of Motorcycling) to officialize a record, […]
Fell in love at first glance with these souped-up rat rod bikes. Doesn’t matter if some don’t have an engine, are pedal pushed or not, I rarely have seen something looking as cool as these machines. Although not necessarily built for speed, don’t you think they look like ready to beat a record on the […]
A Reservoir With Split Personality. Gas And Oil.
Published by March 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Want something different and an easy way to clean the look of your bike without to worry about where to install your oil tank? This custom reservoir holds 3 quarts of oil on the left side and 2 gallons of gas on the right side. Tunnel is 2 1/2″ high with in front a universal […]
The Annual Daytona Biker Fusion Party held at the Dog House during Bike Week is not only an opportunity for the public to mingle with a A list of personalities of the motorcycle industry – custom builders, manufacturers, medias – but also a wonderful fundraising effort orchestrated by Carrie Repp (R&R Promotion) with the help of […]
Toyota finally has the answer. Brand: Toyota Model: Cow Rolla. Speed: Slow Acceleration: sometimes, but not without specific verbal instruction.
A Stripped Down Harley-Davidson Deuce Reborn As Pure Evil
Published by March 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When Harley-Davidson released the Softail Deuce model, they described it as a factory custom. Well, you are looking at a superb example of what can be done to finish the factory customization job. I always thought that the Harley CVO Division (Custom Vehicle Operation) would be more successful if it would invest in more design […]
Harley-Davidson Celebrates Women Riders In Milwaukee May 22-23rd
Published by March 21st, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.In terms of number of participants, this May weekend event in Milwaukee will probably be the largest women riders rally in the world. A lot of group rides, demo rides, artist exhibitions, fashion shows, live band performances are planned, but the most interesting activities may be those specifically aimed at women not yet riders. For […]
A Pin Up Getting Her Skirt Caught On A Harley-Davidson Flathead
Published by March 21st, 2010 in Editorial and Painters.David Uhl was painting “The Liberator” while in Daytona for Bike Week. This new masterpiece is David Uhl’s 5th addition to his “Vintage Pin Up” series, and for your greatest pleasure I added a close up.
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Withdrawing From North Myrtle Beach Rally
Published by March 20th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.As of last week, Harley-Davidson Corporate still didn’t apply for a business license to hold its event during the North Myrtle Beach Rally. City leaders wanted people who live there to understand why there should be a bike rally in their town and issued a flier explaining what’s happening with a proposed bike event and […]
If you are in the vintage brass look, don’t forget the final touch. This one can be ordered with chrome plated Swivel Stud” or “Ball” rod ends. You can install this one without modification on all Softails from 86 to 09 and even on touring models. It’s the 1st brass linkage I see, and you […]
Which part I need? Is it in stock? Does it fit my bike? How to install it? etc. Online shopping is great, but you still have plenty of questions before typing your address and entering your credit card number. Even after sales you may need technical assistance, and you want it right away. So, J&P […]
Royal Enfield New Retro Motorcycles For 2010
Published by March 20th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield, like Triumph, is doing very well in this bad economy. And the reasons are 1- a line-up of models faithful to the simplicity of classic lines of the original 1950’s motorcycles but reworked with today’s technological innovations. 2- Very competitive prices. And 2010 may be another banner year for Royal Enfield Motors with the […]
Dave Cook 3-Wheeler Donut Front Of The Cops
Published by March 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The story: So you just built the 2009 AMD World Champion Bike and it took nearly all of your energy to get it done… what do you do? Dave Cook has had this little project hanging around the shop for nearly 2 years and he spent some time working the bugs out of it. It […]
Engines are bigger and performance motors require a lot of air flow to create serious power. The purpose of a velocity stack is to increase it into the throttle body/ carb’s throat for optimized fuel delivery. Roland Sands state that his Nostalgia Velocity Stack even smooths this air flow. CNC-Machined From Billet Aluminum with a […]
An old Pilot sat down at the Starbucks and ordered a cup of coffee. As he sat sipping his coffee, a young woman sat down next to him…She turned to the pilot and asked, ‘Are you a real pilot?” He replied, “Well, I’ve spent my whole life flying biplanes, Cubs, Aeronca’s, flew in WWII in […]
