Fast summary for those who still don’t know her (shame on you). Since her teenage years (she started to ride at 16) she is hooked on motorcycles because of the bikes, of course, but also because she likes the people she meets in our industry. She is now 32, lives and work in Dallas where […]
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Leslie Porterfield. Fastest Woman On 2 Wheels. Again And Again…
Published by September 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I introduced you before to the Can-Am Spyder Roadster, this on-street 3-wheeler like nothing else, manufactured by a Canadian company called BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products). The new 2010 RT model will be available with saddlebags and is probably going to change the way you think of touring motorcycles. Look remains controversial (for many a snowmobile […]
I should begin this post by the fine print: “Biltwell helmets are designed for display and novelty purposes only, and should never be worn to operate an actual motorcycle. Simply put, Biltwell helmets do not meet any DOT or other safety standards”. This being said, Biltwell continue to sell a lot of their open face […]
New Paughco Chopper Or Pro-Street 300 MM Drop Seat Frame.
Published by September 9th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.On a bike built with this Paughco frame you will sit low at 23” 1/2 and you will be able to slide a 300 mm rear tire. The bike will be balanced because it’s a Right Side Drive driveline setup. This Softail type frame has a 1 ¾ backbone stretch, 2” diameter single front leg […]
The Story Of A French Rookie In Bonneville
Published by September 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.He lives in France and prepared a custom bike for show & race that I featured in this Blog. Told me at the time that he had Bonneville big dreams. Excited, emailed to me one week before the Bub Speed Trials, to tell me that his bike was already waiting for him in a warehouse […]
New Appraisal Service To Get Full Insurance Coverage On A Custom Motorcycle
Published by September 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.We all know that building a custom motorcycle is a very gratifying labor of love experience. Then comes the time when you want to rush your ride on the street and need to secure proper insurance coverage to protect your investment. And it’s when a company named “AMI Custom Motorcycle Appraisal Service” promises to help you […]
Vintage Style Connection To Your Spark Plugs
Published by September 8th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Strip the end of your spark plug wire. Attach the rajah terminal to the wire. Slide this wire terminal on the top of your spark plug. Secure attachment by screwing in the brass nut. Will work with any any modern spark plug with a removable top nut. The list includes NGK, Champion, and any other […]
Ready To Order Complete Chopper Solo Seats
Published by September 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Paughco realized that many of you would like to get a cool solo seat without having to fabricate a steel pan then visit an upholstery shop to dress it in leather. So, check out some of Paughco’s new additions to their popular line of seats. They are designed for use with many factory style frame […]
Yes, it’s a car. Not a trike. But it could be, and soon somebody (I hope so) is going to match its incredible performance. And don’t think it’s just another concept vehicle to please your eyes and your intellectual curiosity. It is a newly developed single seat car in highly aerodynamic tear-shape road-proven real car. […]
David Uhl New Paintings From Harley-Davidson Archives
Published by September 8th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Painters.In Denver, during the National Harley-Davidson Dealers Meeting, artist David Uhl released 3 new paintings inspired by the photography of L.C. Rosenkrans, the first staff photographer for The Motor Company. The canvas giclee edition size remains the same as in the past (12 prints plus 4 AP and 4 HC) and these usually sell out […]
This very interesting article was forwarded to me by Rogue and written by Ray Henke, a California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer, founder of Motorcyclists Against Dumb Drivers. It demonstrates, with legal arguments, how you can fight the helmet law in California and other states. Because the convincing demonstration that Ray Henke is making is very long, […]
Aileron Custom Motorcycle By Dotson Design
Published by September 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Christian Dotson has an automotive background at General Motors as a concept designer where he was involved in the development of the Hummer H2. He is also involved with cars and trucks and his shop share space with the Walden Speed Shop. His philosophy is to produce automotive art. A long minimalist one-off custom frame […]
Jay Allen Breaks A New Bonneville Land Speed Record
Published by September 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.After entertaining most of you all year long in his many Broken Spoke Saloons, Jay Allen loves to head to Bonneville to break some World Land Speed Records. Last week I met Jay on the Salts of Utah, avidly looking for some shade between 2 runs and telling me about the progress he was making with his 2 […]
Selling Off-Road For On-Road Motorcycles Equals Huge Fines
Published by September 6th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.The motorcycle you sell, factory or custom, is only for off-road use. But the buyer states (true or not) that you told him he could ride it on the road. Well, watch out, especially in California. The California Air Resource Board just fined $180,000 2 San Diego motorcycle dealers for sales violations. Because off-highway vehicles, motorcycles, […]
Harley-Davidson New 2010 Exhaust System
Published by September 5th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Exhaust.Something I didn’t mention before is that it seems that all new 2010 Harley-Davidson models exhaust systems are now equipped with a catalytic converter. Only the 2009 models sold in California had them factory installed. EPA is after all manufacturers and Harley-Davidson is anticipating what will be soon, no doubt about it, a requirement in […]
You don’t see one very often. Especially as flawless as this one. It’s a 1917 Indian bicycle powered by a Briggs and Stratton motor wheel. Not too much to say except to admire the flawless restoration. . And yes, it’s for sale. If you are interested write to editor@cyrilhuzeblog.com and we will transfer your email […]
Where Are They Now? John Covington.
Published by September 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A very long time, by motorcycle industry standard, that I belong to this industry. And of course a lot of people, custom builders, vendors, manufacturers and show promoters that I have seen come & go. Evidently our US recession has also been a catalyst for this turnover. Sometimes I know what went wrong and where do […]
Saxon Motorcycles Europe introduces The Whip, Its 4th European Model.
Published by September 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Is Europe the new motorcycle Eldorado? Big Dog Motorcycles, Big Bear Choppers and Saxon think so. A devaluated US dollar against the Euro (a 68% devaluation since Euro introduction as a common currency in 2000) helps a lot make American motorcycles desirable on the other side of the big blue pond. At the European Bike […]
Bonneville 2009. The Superb Photography Of Motographer Horst Roesler
Published by September 4th, 2009 in Events.1- Ladies Of Speed 2- Fritz Egli from Swiss Team focusing before racing his Streamliner 3- In a few seconds Fritz will be clocked at 208 mph 4- Bio Fuel E-85 made an appearance on the Salts 5- Sunrise on gods of speed.
Living Canvas. A Guide To Tattoos, Piercings And Body Modifications
Published by September 4th, 2009 in Books and Editorial.Inert canvas: our motorcycles. Living canvas: our bodies. We put a lot of thought into customization our bikes. Under the correct observation that sometimes we put more thought into the part to bolt on or to fabricate, or the next paint job to express our personality, author Karen Hudson decided that her new book “Living […]
Stellan Egeland Custom Bike On The Track
Published by September 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Videos.Stellan Egeland from Sweden made sensation in 2007 when he won the AMD World Champion of Custom Bike Building. This year he ranked 4th in the Freestyle class with a new amazing machine called “Harrier’. This bike was built for use on both street and track because Stellan wanted to develop a hub steering that […]
Chris Carr 1st Run. 355+ MPH And Fire!
Published by September 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.This morning, favorable weather condition. Chris Carr did a first run. Reached 355+ mph between mile 5 & 6 (timing mile), then between mile 6 & 7 engine explosion and fire. Automatic fire extinguisher started from inside. Extinguished when the Bub 7 Streamliner reached end of course at mile 11. No more run this year (to […]
World Land Speed Record. Chris Carr Trying To Be Faster Than Chris Carr.
Published by September 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you meet with Chris Carr, he will tell you that one day he wants to be the 1st man to reach 400 mph. Since September 5th, 2006 he is already the fastest man in the world on 2 wheels with a 2-pass run on the Salts averaging 350.8 mph aboard the Bub’s “Number Seven […]
2009 Bub Speed Trials Postcards
Published by September 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Confederate Fighting Hard For A New Land Speed Record
Published by September 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When on August 12, 09 I introduced you to the Confederate P-120 Fighter Combat, I told you that this new pre-production machine would be on the Salts of Utah looking for a new world record. Myself and a lot of journalists, photographers, film makers spend a lot of time with the Confederate crew around its […]
I wrote before about Free Trade. And I am for it, but only if it is Fair Trade. And we all know that it’s not the case. And because it’s not, I got somewhat upset when I received a mass emailing with these pictures as attachments. Look as the young Chinese above. No, she is […]
