New for 2009 and just unveiled in Cincinnati is this new Open Belt Drive System. Evil Engineering’s HT belt drive technology is now available for your generator/alternator case kicker motorcycle. This 2” all Billet Kicker/Kickstein belt drive utilizes the H.O.T belts giving you three-tooth engagement, as opposed to a standard straight single-tooth engagement belt. Benefit? […]
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Evil Engineering Unveils Its New Kicker/Kickstein Belt Drive
Published by February 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Good surprise this morning for the V-Twin Expo grand opening. Unusual warm emperature for Ohio in winter. The last displays, bikes & parts were unloaded whithout risking to slip on ice. Nothing more depressing than to see 1 year of labor destroyed in 1 minute, and I have seen it before. Motorcycle dealers from all over the […]
I always loved skinny and narrow gas tanks. A lot of my bikes are equipped with one-offs which we fabricated at the shop because it was impossible to find one pleasing my taste. Until 1 hour ago when I stumbled on this Torpedo steel gas tank showing its lines for the 1st time on the […]
Brass Ball Bobbers Model 1. First Pictures.
Published by February 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.As promised last Thursday, here the 1st pictures of the new Brass Balls Bobber Model 1 unveiled this morning on the floor of the V-Twin Expo. Not the best pictures (taken late yesterday evening under unflattering neon lights while the bike was pushed to its display), but you get a pretty good idea of what […]
Who dared to tell you that a V-Twin engine doesn’t look like a piece of jewelry? Now you can Motor Ring 24/7 with this outstanding handcrafted ring comprised of 19 separate components in 18 K Gold or Platinum. I wish that bike show organizers gave me one like that, instead of 6-foot high gold plastic […]
I hate cold and leaving my South Florida diggs in winter. I am right now the guy at the Fort-Lauderdale airport wearing the largest number of clothing layers ready to fight cold in Cincinnati when I arrive this afternoon. Fortunately my hotel will be a few feet away from the entrance of the Duke Energy center where […]
Billy Lane Trial. Plea Bargain In The Works.
Published by February 5th, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Editorial and Events.I was with Billy last Thursday at a private event. Although we very rarely talked about his legal issues during the last 2 1/2 years, but knowing that his trial was starting on Monday February 9th, I asked him if it was possible for him to get probation. His answer was that he already knew […]
New $15,995 Brass Ball Bobber To Be Unveiled At V-Twin Expo And Here In My Blog.
Published by February 5th, 2009 in Editorial.Since opening “Brass Balls Bobbers”, custom builder Dar Holdsworth has only one mantra “Building The Above Average Bike For The Average Joe”. The state of the economy being what it is, Dar just added to his philosophy “…For Much Below The Price Joe Could Ever Expect To Pay Today”. And to prove it, he tells […]
Custom Chrome® Changing The Way Motorcycle Parts Distribution Is Done.
Published by February 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In all industries, including ours, the way business is done is changing. Some of us embrace change. Others fear it. And those who are paralyzed are making a big mistake. Understanding the power of internet, its omnipresence in our personal and professional life, Custom Chrome, one of the largest distributor of after-market motorcycle parts in […]
Very representative of what builders have built during these last 5 years, this “GL Special” built by Steve Broyles Senior. & Junior of Stevenson’s Cycle just won The Canada Cup top Award at the 2009 Motorcycle Supershow held January 2 to 4 in Toronto. Not since 1996 has […]
Each custom bike builder has is own obsessive theme. For Greg Rice it’s everything aggressive, sharp and pointed. Looking for a new place to decline his warrior at war theme, Greg imagined this new spiked points cover to complete his bad look/bad ride Deepsickness line of parts. CNC machined from 6061 T6 billet aluminum. It’s available […]
Billionaire Warren Buffet Buys 300 Million Of Harley-Davidson Debt
Published by February 4th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As the global credit crunch weakens corporations, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is arranging private deals with some of the most recognizable U.S. brands and taking advantage of rising interest rates. Berkshire agreed to buy $300 million of Harley-Davidson debt, getting a huge 15 percent interest on the senior unsecured note. Davis Selected Advisers LP, […]
Keith “Bandit” Ball To Autograph His Books At V-Twin Expo
Published by February 4th, 2009 in Books, Controls and Events.During the V-Twin Expo, Keith “Bandit” Ball, an icon of the publishing industry (Easyrider then Bikernet) will be signing his 2 latest books, “How to build a Bonneville Salt Flats Motorcycle” and “Orwell” a popular fiction novel depicting the true biker lifestyle. “How To Build A Bonneville Salt Flats Motorcycle” was written while Keith was […]
Custom Chrome® Partners With Independent Cycle Inc/Legend Air Suspensions
Published by February 3rd, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome and Custom Chrome Europe just announced the addition of the Independent Cycle/Legend Air Suspension line for their 2009 catalog season. Independent Cycle Inc. has been aggressively researching its options to expand its global distribution of Legend Air Suspensions and other fine products throughout the United States and Europe. After intense market Independent chose Custom […]
Next Generation Of Motorcycle Builders At The V-Twin Expo.
Published by February 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You know one of the main recurring topics of the motorcycle industry. Attract young bikers. Some are talking, some are acting to insure our industry future. Like this group of next generation builders touring the country under the label “Limpnickie Lot” (because it’s the name of the 1st place […]
Santiago Chopper Trick Trike Chassis Kits
Published by February 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Fortunately, you can’t stop love for motorcycles. Unfortunately, you can’t stop aging. So some baby-boomers, with the help of an encouraging wife, are tempted to add a 3rd wheel to feel more comfortable on the open road. Except a dozen of very radical trikes appearing every year on the custom scene (please, stay away from […]
Addressing The Internal and External Realities of the V-Twin Industry
Published by February 3rd, 2009 in Editorial and Events.This post reserved to all motorcycle industry professionals. Sales, Service, Trends, the Old New, the New Old, and the Next New. A meeting for all makers, media, and manufacturers. Join Metzeler for the 2009 Annual Metzeler Cincinnati V-Twin Expo Roundtable Breakfast Saturday February 7, 2009 ay 8 AM, 2nd floor Duke Energy Center – Seminar room […]
Iron Cross Risers For Harley-Davidson Cross Bones
Published by February 2nd, 2009 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Newly styled like a post war era Bobber, you know that the Cross is fitted with a Springer front end and ape-hanger handlebars. New York City Choppers just released these replacement risers for all HD Crossbones & Springer front ends. They use all your original Harley mounting studs & bushings. Available in gloss black, in […]
Custom Chrome Letter To All Dealers Going To The V-Twin Expo
Published by February 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Please find time during the 2009 Cincinnati V-Twin Expo to stop by and visit Custom Chrome during the show. I would like to try and take some time to show you all of the things we are doing for the upcoming year as well as review the new catalog and products with you. If you would like to […]
Warbird. A Freaking Awesome Bike & Engine.
Published by February 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.When you are a custom builder you see a lot of bikes that you like very much, but very few that really impress you. Exception, the first of 2009 that I really love is this truly amazing custom called Warbird born out of Ian Douglas combined passion for vintage aircraft & motorcycles. This board track style […]
At the recent Barrett-Jackson show, David Uhl wowed everyone while creating “Show Me Yours”(of course we are talking about tattoos), his latest print release. As with David’s Pin-Up series, this will be a very exclusive print release, a total of 35 canvas giclee prints, signed and numbered. Image size will be approximately 20” x 24” […]
It happened to me and to you, or it’s going to happen… You are patiently waiting at a left red-arrow light. All the other lights at the intersection go through a full cycle. Then another cycle. Then another. You are a law-abiding citizen, so you wait and wait and wait. More and more traffic lights, […]
Heartland Unveiling At The V-twin Expo
Published by January 31st, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Always exciting to receive so many invitations to openings, unveilings, lecturings (I must add “after show” partying, thank yous guys) flying to my mailbox at 1 week of the V-Twin Expo. All professionals are preparing their pilmigrage to Cincinnati, so I share with them this invitation to the revealing of 2 concept bikes built by Heartland to show their new […]
Article written By Rogue, Freedom Fighter “The Florida Legislature is in session and working on a budget that includes diverting funds, some of which clearly state that they can’t be used for other purposes. During the 2008 session of the legislature the fee for motorcycle licenses were increased saying that the money would be used for […]
New Series “Jesse James Is A Dead Man” Premieres May 31.
Published by January 30th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Custom Builder Jesse James takes on the role of a modern-day daredevil in “Jesse James Is A Dead Man,” a new, original weekly series on Spike TV premiering on Sunday, May 31 (10:00 – 11:00 PM, ET/PT). Each episode follows James as he readies himself for a different death-defying (motorcycle only?) challenge he has always […]
I know, not for the majority of bikers. Mostly those of you riding trikes, side cars and also a few riding on 2 wheels. But I would not do my job if I was not telling you about this reverse gear conversion kit for Harleys with 5 or 6-speed transmissions. Installation is not so difficult and […]
