Ilmor announced that they have successfully run the first prototype Ilmor Viper Motorcycle Company engine on the dyno ahead of schedule and are already seeing promising results. Ilmor have been working on the design and development of the updated Viper Motorcycle 152 cubic inch V-Twin engine since October 2009, as part of the manufacturing agreement […]
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First Run For The New Ilmor Viper Motorcycle 152″ V-Twin Engine
Published by February 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Two Girls Fighting Over Motorcycle Ride
Published by February 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Two girls, apparently good friends at the start of the video, engage in a serious fight immediately after barely hearing the exhaust noise of the Indian Bajaj latest model, the DTS-i. Which one is going the enjoy the ride behind? (never happened to me!)
Ultima Belt Drive For Harley-Davidson Dyna Models
Published by February 9th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.As you noticed by the number of posts I already published, open belt drive systems find their place in more and more bike models, in many widths and designs. This latest release comes from Ultima Products, a company already offering an old school 2″ primary belt drive system for Harley Dyna (left picture).
As I told you before I don’t run motorcycle classified, but when some rare ones are available, I make exceptions. You are looking at a very rare 1964 BSA DBD34 Gold Star Competition kept in the same family since its original purchase. Rarer than a BSA Gold Star Catalina. It has been used for trail […]
Harleywood At The Harley-Davidson Museum
Published by February 9th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Symbol of rebellion, passion, heroism, and good ol’ American rock ‘n’ roll Hollywood loves to associate its heroes and heartthrobs with motorcycles. The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando, cemented the public’s fascination with the biker rebel image and put the motorcycle on the map when it came to Hollywood films. Beginning this friday February 12 […]
Renegade Wheels Launching Budget Priced R2 Series
Published by February 9th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Sign of the times, customization gets a little bit cheaper. Renegade Wheels offers a new line-up of motorcycle wheels starting at a very appealing price of $899.00. And as you can see by looking at the Racine model, affordable doesn’t mean looking cheap. The Racine looks very good to me with its 9 fluted spokes, […]
Easyriders 2010 V-Twin Awards
Published by February 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Each year during the V-Twin Expo, Easyriders Magazine announces its V-Twin Awards. Below the list of the 2010 winners. Lifetime Achievement Award: Bruce Rossmeyer. Industry Leader Of The Year: Holger Mohr, Custom Chrome Inc. Bike Of The Year: Victory Crossroads. Metric Bike Of The Year: Honda Fury. Cruiser Of The Year: Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide. […]
American Chopper Reality TV Show. It’s Over On February 11th.
Published by February 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The “dysfunctional” Teutul family had a fabulous TV series run. And now it’s over. The Learning Channel just announced that it has canceled the show with the season finale started last Thursday and the last episode airing February 11 at 9pm (8pm central). What appears to some as an abrupt decision was expected by many […]
World’s Most Powerful Production Motorcycle
Published by February 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You are looking at the latest very exclusive motorcycle released by small manufacturer Vyrus from Rimini, Italy. Named the 987 C3 4V this very light weight bike (only 339 pounds) is able to produce 211 hp from its Ducati-sourced 1198cc V-twin engine, boosted by the presence of a supercharger and proudly carries the title of […]
Narrow 2″ Open Belt Drive For Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Models
Published by February 7th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Just released by Belt Drives LTD. this new black 2″ open belt drive kit is specifically designed for owners of 1970 to 1978 Shovelheads. It’s sold complete with a new guard, complete clutch assembly with a bearing lock-up pressure plate, proprietary Kevlar clutch, rear clutch cover and mini-starter housing, Suggested retail price for the complete […]
New Rear Wheel Set Up For Your Harley-Davidson Touring Motorcycle
Published by February 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.This is Glenndyne Design’s newest release featured at the V-Twin Expo this weekend (booth 2424). It’s called the “SET UP” and is a direct bolt-on rear wheel for Harley-Davidson touring models to match their line of internal brake front wheels. The company built a solid rear wheel, hub , pulley and rotor then drilled it […]
Although snow and ice created difficulties for some Dealers to access Cincinnati, this 1st day of attendance at the V-Twin Expo was pretty good. I will report in the next days about what I have seen, and for now will just make the remark that I was surprised by the number of new wheels (designs […]
New Retro 30’s Kiwi Indian Custom Motorcycle
Published by February 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I always say that a client should select his Custom Builder like he would select any top expert, like deciding on a Surgeon. After thoroughly checking his references and spending a lot of time talking to him. After that, trust him at 100%. Let him do his work and never challenge him. He is the […]
28 independently owned Harley Dealers closed in 2009 with another 15 Dealers expected to close in the next three months of this year. Some dealers have opted to merge their operations with another dealer in the same county – Lynn Ashcroft, with Joe Miller, is the owner of Ashcroft Motorcycles in Salem, Oregon, but also a Circuit judge. […]
Ok, it’s not about women or motorcycles, but curves are curves, and curves are always sensuous. Got this book in my hands and I absolutely loved it. And these car designs – gas tanks, fenders and louvers – could be a great inspiration for your next bike project. Photography is superb and writers for each […]
Going to the 10th Anniversary Cincinnati V-Twin Expo
Published by February 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Still a place to see (the new custom parts) and be seen (all the Big Cats of the industry), the 10th V-Twin Expo will open its doors in Cincinnati from tomorrow February 6th until the 8th. As usual I will be there to report on how our motorcycle industry is doing in this fast changing economy. […]
Watch a Walt Disney test footage of 3D visual effects for a sequel of the classic movie ” Tron”. Take a sneak peek at the “Light Cycles” sequence with a pair of bikes dueling, leaving those signature light trails in their wake. Tron 2 is heading to a theater near you.
Textron Financial Still Trying To Sell American IronHorse Motorcycles Intellectual Property
Published by February 4th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As I announced on November 9, 2009, Streambank LLC, an intellectual property advisory firm, has been retained by Textron Financial Corporation to find a buyer for the intangible assets of American IronHorse. American IronHorse filed a petition for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on April 30, 2009. It had assets of $1 million and liabilities […]
1/8 Scale Harley Knucklehead Engine. Complete Running Model Coming soon…
Published by February 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.His name is Jerry Kieffer. He is not a professional machinist, but a retired field representative for a Wisconsin power company who turned his home shop into the finest and smallest examples of model engineering to be found anywhere in the world. He has been building a number of incredible projects, including two miniature Harley […]
Of course you don’t need to ride a carbon fiber custom built motorcycle to wear one like that. The advantage? Made of super light-weight ABS construction with a durable, high gloss finish (UV protected) to show off your carbon fiber helmet. Other features: plush and absorbent interior liner, includes a removable visor (face-shield compatible), stainless […]
A husband left this note on the fridge. “My Dear Wife. You will surely understand that I have certain needs that you, being 54 years old, can no longer satisfy. I am very happy with you and I value you as a good wife. Therefore, after reading this letter, I hope that you will not wrongly […]
Fat Katz Non Vented Pop Up Gas Cap
Published by February 4th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.What is the remedy to some pop-up gas caps leaking gas by the vent? Simply, a non vented gas cap to use with a vented gas tank. Fat Katz, a leader in custom gas tanks and fenders, like many builders and owners of their custom built bikes, decided that it was time to end the problem […]
A very interesting article written by Carol J. Loomis, senior editor-at-large at Fortune Magazine and reproduced today via CNN Money. The author of this article is both a friend of Warren Buffett and a Berkshire Hathaway shareholder. “Today is an anniversary for motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson that it would just as soon not remember. On February […]
Discreetly and in just a few years, Avon Grips succeeded to enter the V-Twin motorcycle industry with a line of premium Kraton rubber grips and pegs. Avon launched these air cushioned anodized and chrome grips. “Air Ride for Your Hands” states the company.
The Limpnickie Garage At The V-Twin Expo
Published by February 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I wrote many posts about the “Limpnickie Lot“, an informal group of young (and some a little bit older…) custom motorcycle builders and part vendors traveling together, enjoying to show their bikes and have fun together in a series of events all year long.
A Market Report About The Chinese Motorcycle Industry
Published by February 3rd, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.Well, we all talk about China. But what do we know about their motorcycle industry? A Chinese Market Report was just released and you will, like me, learn a few interesting things. Below are some highlights (FYI, CNY or internationally RMB are the symbols for the Chinese Yuan also called Renminbi, literally the currency of the […]
