Discretely, Harley-Davidson just confirmed that US bikers can now pre-order one of the 750 limited production XR-120. And if you do it now, it can be ready sitting under your Christmas tree in orange & black like on this picture. You can place your order during the next 3 weeks and no later than December […]
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Official. US Bikers Can Now Order The Harley-Davidson XR-1200
Published by November 24th, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.We all know that motorcycles are dangerous. But for your sex life too? A study carried out by doctors in Japan has revealed men that ride motorcycles are at risk of impotence and urinary problems because the vibrations of the engine damage nerves in their penises. The survey of more than 230 motorcyclists who rode […]
Ironhead Sportster Frame
Published by November 24th, 2008 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.How many times I got this one? Looking for a frame for my Ironhead… Here the answer from Nash Motorcycles. It features a 35 degree rake, 2″ stretch down tube, and 3″ stretch backbone. Accepts up to 140 series rear tire, and fits 1957-1981 Ironhead Sportster engines. MSRP is $1,085.00. Call the boys at Nash […]
Now available from Wire Plus is the “Diamond Cut” single Power Port. This small compact power port is constructed from billet aluminum then chromed. Now you can power your cigarette lighter, cell phone, heated vest, air compressor or any electrical device up to 15 amps. Get rid of dangling wires and connect a battery charger […]
High School Built Custom Motorcycle
Published by November 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Bernice Mac Naughton High School Bike Klub is an after-school program that helps the kids learn about self-worth, induces confidence and respect while teaching the all the trades involved in custom motorcycle construction and creation.
CEO –Chief Embezzlement Officer. CFO– Corporate Fraud Officer. BULL MARKET — A random market movement causing an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius. BEAR MARKET — A 6 to 18 month period when the kids get no allowance, the wife gets no jewelry, and the husband gets no sex. VALUE INVESTING — The […]
Buy A 2009 Harley-Davidson And Get Five Stock Shares
Published by November 22nd, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.Gateway Harley-Davidson in St. Louis is giving five shares of Harley stock (ticker: HOG) to everyone who buys a new 2009 model. The shares have been trading in the mid- to upper-teens lately. The 52-week high was $50.04 a share. Owners Rene Creed and Chris Creed said sales are up 17 percent through October, to […]
Recently launched apparel brand Pink Partz, puts its shine and sparkle on. Added to the line-up is the Shiny Pink Partz shirt highlighting the Pink Partz logo in sparkle and shine sewn directly on to soft fitted thermal shirt. Pink Partz™ offers a variety of distinctive clothing and […]
I like lawyers only when they are tinkering with motorcycles. So, James Hugh, a lawyer by profession, deserves this post for creating a very cool motorized bicycle paying homage to the racing motorcycles of beginning of the last century. I don’t tell you more because there is a full interesting story about it by going […]
You are looking at a combination camera and multi-tools called “Le Coultre Compass” invented in 1936 by Noel Pemberton Billing (1881-1948), an English aviator, inventor and British Lord. The phantom camera was used by spies and although I am not one I dream of owning such an art piece. But its rarity made a buyer […]
Legal Battle To Keep Hell Bent Motorcycles Open
Published by November 20th, 2008 in Builders and Customs.The owner of Hell Bent Custom Motorcycles, Ray Shott, shut his doors last week. He said he was forced out not by the tough economic times, but by a City Hall that said this business doesn’t conform to the city’s general plan. Shott said he got a business license in June and two months later […]
Hot-Shot Curved License Plate Assembly From Custom Chrome
Published by November 20th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This custom taillight & license plate holder is CNC- machined in a curved shape to fit the styling of most rear fenders. Made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, the ‘Hot-Shot’ is chrome-plated and features a black steel backing plate and is available with or without a curved red LED crescent style tail light which also has […]
Getting Back to Biker Basics. The Roots Of The American Biker.
Published by November 20th, 2008 in Editorial.“Arguably, establishing a base line would take one back to an era when motorcycles became a consumer commodity. Anything earlier should be relegated to “motorcycle pioneering,” a time when the machines were more powered bicycles than motorcycle. Total loss oil systems, gas lamps, and peddle-power assist were the hallmarks of a curiosity rather than a […]
Billy Lane Trial Tentatively Set For December.
Published by November 19th, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.During a pretrial conference hearing Tuesday in Viera, Florida Circuit Judge Meryl Allawas designated the trial as a “priority” for her Dec. 1-12 trial docket, with the understanding that it may have to be canceled if defense attorney Greg Eisenmenger or the state’s witnesses cannot move existing schedule conflicts. Police said Lane’s blood-alcohol level was […]
Tires are thrown away everyday. Tire rubber is a super-material withstanding acid poured on it, preventing UV light to weaken it, that can receive temperatures of 230 Fahrenheit or 110 c . Although not being obsessively “green”, I think this Tread company does a good job at giving a new purpose to these waste tires. […]
A New TV Show Called Armdrop Bikes?
Published by November 19th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Can I know about a new TV show before it’s even sold to a network? Rich Christensen (and brother Kent), producer of the show Pinks and Brian Bossone President from Armdrop Racing are right now thraveling the country to find tracks near you for full days of family fun drag racing. The competition is about winning four […]
A Moment In life Can change Everything. Except Motorcycle Passion.
Published by November 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Every bike story has a beginning, but to really know how biking gets into your blood you need to start at the very first bike. Matt Flynn’s first bike was a 1959 Schwinn bicycle with a Briggs and Stratton 3hp motor where he mounted the engine on a piece of 2’x4’, using metal brackets and […]
Dakota Digital For American Ironhorse Motorcycles.
Published by November 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Dakota Digital has made their first ever product designed specifically for American Ironhorse Motorcycles. All kits include a triple chrome plated CNC machined mounting bracket and a harness that plugs directly into the stock wiring on the motorcycle. All mounts allow you to mount either on top of, or bellow the bars. Kits are available […]
AMA’s mission is to protect and promote the interests of motorcyclists while serving the needs of its members. For a modest $39 (the price of a one-year membership), your gift provides it’s recipient with a plethora of AMA membership discounts, plenty of sanctioned racing and riding events and helps underwrite this organizations political agenda to […]
To all bikers in Florida. The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will be making its final stop for 2008 at the 21st Annual SFPC Christmas Toys in the Sun Run, touted to be the worlds longest motorcycle parade. The ride will be held Sunday, December 14, 2008, with all proceeds going to benefit the Joe DiMaggio […]
Every custom builder “see” how a factory motorcycle can be improved aesthetically and/or technologically. Arlen & Cory Ness just gave a style makeover to the Polaris Victory Vision, the “revolutionary” touring motorcycle powered by a fuel-injected, air-and-oil cooled, SOHC eight-valve 1731cc ‘Freedom’ V-twin engine producing 92 horsepower. The launch of this Signature Vision happens at […]
Leather Solo Bags For Whatever You ride
Published by November 16th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Seats.Solo bags are making a big come back. Why? Not only because of the retro trend but because real bikers ride a lot and want to make their pit stops as enjoyable as possible. But a lot of junk bags on the market are not holding their promise of keeping their shape and enduring the […]
The Worst Economic Environment In Our Lifetimes. Time For Friendship.
Published by November 15th, 2008 in Editorial.I read again that 1 out of 10 people in America have a job directly or indirectly linked to the automotive industry, the most devastated sector with finance and real estate. And of course it includes a lot of my readers and myself. Every day I am in contact with people feeling and expressing the […]
Roger Goldammer Wins Las Vegas Artistry In Iron Competition.
Published by November 14th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It happened during Las Vegas Bikefest October 2-5, 2008. Artistry in Iron, the peer-judged, invitation-only custom bike building competition, featured some of the most innovative custom bike building BikeFest has seen yet. With 20 builders gathering from all corners of the U.S. and Canada, the competition was steeper than it has ever been.
CARB Endorses S&S Emissions Certification Lab.
Published by November 14th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has included the S&S Emissions Certification Lab on its list of testing facilities that are capable of performing the motorcycle exhaust and evaporative emission testing for evaluation of aftermarket devices. This allows S&S to complete the testing necessary for receiving Executive Orders on aftermarket engine and exhaust parts for […]
“There are many ways a man can express himself. But there are not many things I can do. I have found something on which I will pour my life. I do not know if I will make it to the end of the road, so all I can do is ride toward that place. A […]
