During motorcycle events Custom builders are, like you, strolling the vendor’s alleys hoping to discover a new part or a new talent. 3 weeks ago I was a guest at the “Art Of The Chopper” exhibition party and discovered a local painter who surprised me because his range of “know how” is wider than most […]
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Breaking News. Big Dog Motorcycles Looking For Additional Capital, Merger Or Investment.
Published by December 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday Big Dog Motorcycles contacted me to share their intention to look for additional capital to face the current financial realities. To avoid any misinterpretation of President Sheldon Coleman’s intentions, I agreed not to release the information until an official press release would be issued. You can now read it first in my Blog. Big Dog Motorcycles […]
Custom Personalized Leather And Steel Motorcycle Bracelets
Published by December 11th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.To express your love for riding in leather and steel, another affordable unusual unisex Christmas gift idea. Moto artist Sasha Mullins (Chrome Cowgirl, Inc.), and master leather artists, Randy and Claudia Lister, have teamed up to create unisex bracelets that express your love for riding. Handcrafted using vintage letterpress equipment and handcut quality bullhide leather […]
Roehr American Superbike Now EPA Approved In All US States
Published by December 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.After getting a 49-state certification earlier this year, Roehr Motorcycles LLC got certified by the California Air Research Board for sale in California. A big achievement for the company President Walter Roehrich. “It’s been a long process but we are now finally able to deliver bikes to our California customers. I’m sure they will agree […]
Daytona Bike Week 2010. Let’s Kick Start.
Published by December 11th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Under the correct assumption that more of you would own, ride and maintain an old or antique motorcycle if you knew how to kick start it, the AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club of America), for the second year in a row, will host an Antique Bike Show on Wednesday of Bike Week (March 3 this year) at the Limpnickie […]
ACCEL New Charging System Components For Metric Motorcycles
Published by December 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Many of you are working on metric bikes. So you will be please to know that ACCEL, since 30 years one of the best companies in the motorcycle biz (already offering premium electrical components for use on American V-Twin Motorcycles), is launching more and more products to equip your foreign bike (Cruiser, Sport Bike) and […]
Devils & Angels. A Cool DVD About Our Kustom Kulture
Published by December 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A gift that your partner, friend, whatever will not want to exchange. A cool DVD to demonstrate, if necessary, that the Kustom Kulture is alive and well. In it, very cool people that you should know like Japan’s masters of pinstriping Makoto, Mr. G and Grimb. A visit to the studio of the amazing Doug Dorr, a peek inside […]
Special 6. A Very Special Custom Bike Blurring Past And Present.
Published by December 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you want to really appreciate a custom motorcycle, learn about its builder. To learn about the builder, just read his bio. Understanding where he or she comes from, his or her personal and professional experiences will make you look at his work from his own perspective. In a few words, Chris Fletcher of Speed Shop […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls 111,569 Touring Motorcycles And Trikes Years 2009-2010
Published by December 10th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Summary: Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Touring family motorcycles, including CVO Touring and Trike Products manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld […]
Realizing that very few bikers know that Harley-Davidson Dealers accept trade-ins from all brands of motorcycles, not only their used bikes, the Motor Co. is about to announce (unofficial) that from January1st through Jan. 31, 10 Harley-Davidson will add $500 to the value of any brand traded-in (if not a Harley or a Buell) when you buy a […]
West Coast Choppers Europe In Full Gear
Published by December 10th, 2009 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.All Americans rushing to sell in Europe to take advantage of the very weak US dollar, and more and more readers of the Old Continent taking a daily subscription to my Blog. I love it! So, for all those on the other side of the big pond, you may be interested to know that there […]
Wrench Monkees Wrench A Yamaha 500 R.
Published by December 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.While the United Nations Climate Conference is taking place in the beautiful Danish city of Copenhagen, not too far away from the politicians and scientists arguing over the warming of our planet, there is a crew of builders calling themselves the Wrench Monkees rebuilding and customize old bikes without any concern about the green house […]
Harley-Davidson Declares March 2010 Garage Party Time For Women Riders
Published by December 9th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.In 1990, women represented just 3% of riders, but according to recent data from the Motorcycle Industry Council, women riders now represent 12% of new motorcycle purchasers and 23% of all motorcyclists (Among the 12% of women purchasers I am convinced, and I know of several cases, that some are made by women for a […]
Vanillazilla Fairings For Harley-Davidson Sportster And Dyna Models
Published by December 9th, 2009 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Because of proportion, narrow Harley-Davidson models like Sportsters and Dynas equipped with 39 mm front ends can be disfigured by the installation of a traditional fairing. Who wants to look like a Giant-Bat-On-Tiny-Wheels running down the highway or worse, your city streets. At the same time, many riders of these models would like some wind […]
Coming Soon. Reading Cyril Huze Blog On Your Microwave.
Published by December 9th, 2009 in Accessories and Editorial.Many of you told me that their morning routine includes reading my daily news while having breakfast. Thanks to all. And soon you may be able to read my Blog while you prepare your breakfast, lunch or dinner, or whenever you use your microwave. If you don’t know, researchers all over the world are working […]
Motorcycle Wheel. Height Matters.
Published by December 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.If you don’t already know, a 21″ front wheel on a bagger looks very cool. Have you tried a 26″ donut? (check clearance first). You can even add more “dimension” to your ride with a 2D or 3D design. Metal Sport Wheels is offering all their wheel designs up to 26″ because they know pretty […]
Speed Demon 435 MPH Run On The Bonneville Salts
Published by December 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.On September 21, 2009 on the Salts of Bonneville, Utah The Speed Demon (a 4-wheeler), driven by George Poteet and powered by a 5 liter motor, suprised spectators and officials at the Cook Land Speed Shootout with an astonishing 435 mph pass. Love the sound of this machine. Speakers up…
New and interesting. Santa, also known as Santa Klaus or Santa Claus or Father Christmas, knows how to do a burn out! Heard he has enough spare tires to arrive on time to your home (picture Horst Roesler)
Complaining About Registering A Custom Motorcycle In The US? Read About Irish Nonsense
Published by December 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A rant for Custom Builder Ger Conlon at C&C Choppers Ireland. “Hi, Cyril. Just to let you know the trouble we have in registering Custom Bikes in Ireland thanks to a very incompetent government. What is needed to register a bike from outside the EU, or a newly built bike is a certificate of compliance. […]
Maybe An Alternative Braking Method
Published by December 8th, 2009 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Getting rid of your rear brake pedal? No more lifting and extending your foot to push a pedal? Tempting. The principle of this “braking floorboard” is very easy to understand. The floorboard mechanism work by pushing down on its front part. Ok, but if I understand the ergonomic value of this system I am a […]
Ridley Will Not Manufacture 2010 Models But Launches Certified Pre-Owned Motorcycles Program
Published by December 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I reported in October in my article “Ridley Motorcycle Company At Idle Speed” The Ridley Motorcycle Company confirmed that it will not manufacture any 2010 models, and instead is launching a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program via “2 Wheel Ventures” (Jay Ridley President), the parent company of Ridley Genuine Parts. Ridley’s production is stopped waiting […]
Another cheap gift idea from J&P Cycles. A 2010 12-month calendar featuring beautifully reproduced antique photos of motorcycling from the early 20th century. Each month shows a selected scene of motorcycles and the people who rode them in days gone by. The Vintage Wind Calendar is now available for $8.99 plus $3.00 shipping in the continental […]
Custom Chrome® 40th Anniversary. From Custom Chopper To Custom Bagger And Everything Between.
Published by December 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In 2010 Custom Chrome Inc. will celebrate its 40th Anniversary (save the date March 12 to 14 for a big celebration). Very few companies in the custom motorcycle business have the privilege to have survived 4 decades through a constant change of the US and international economy and of the taste of bikers regarding the type of […]
Confederate At The LA Auto Show. A New Strategy?
Published by December 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since Thursday December 4th and until the 13th the major automakers are at the Los Angeles Auto Show to unveil more than 30 models making their World or North American Debuts. Are also featured alternative fuel/electric vehicles, concept models and race cars. Among all these auto manufacturers the only motorcycle presence that I know of […]
Everywhere you look it’s a buyer’s market. And a lot of sellers are desperate to sell. And of course it’s true for “pre-loved” motorcycles traded online. With so many bikes and parts listed on so many websites ( eBay & Cycle Trader are the 2 largest), don’t expect these sites to disclose frauds commited daily. They want your business […]
Girder Front Ends Are Much More Than For Strength And Looks.
Published by December 5th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.When building a custom motorcycle from the ground up one of the first important decisions you have to make is to choose a front end style, probably among 4 styles: Glide or Hydraulic, Springer, Spring Leaf or Girder, with the hydraulic system being the most popular because of the overall perception that it works better. Not […]
