Please let me know where I should sit. Oh, I see. You have to stand up behind the wheel. Weirder Than Weird. EPA and CARB are actively looking for its owner for a big fine. In exchange, he can keep the machine exactly the way it is now, even on the roads of California…
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Second Annual Leather Meets Lace At The Playboy Mansion
Published by September 23rd, 2008 in Editorial.The Second Annual Leather Meets Lace at the Playboy Mansion is October 4 th, 2008. But it will start by a pre-party Oct. 3rd at 7.00 pm at the Highlands Hollywood Loft. October 4 at 8.30 am there will be a “Hollywood Fun Run” starting front of the Famous Kodak Theater 6801 Hollywood Blvd for a […]
Open Belt Assembly With Top fuel Look
Published by September 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Belt Drives Limited is now offering their 3” Belt Drive assembly with the look of their strictly business Top Fuel system. The company’s 8MM open drive, which has become the standard for many top builders, provides maximum shaft support for superior performance and reliability. The new EVO-950 goes a step further with it’s pure attitude […]
Wash, dry, ride is the slogan of the 1st and only fully automated motorcycle wash system. It just opened in Indianapolis and was working hard with the crowd of bikers who came to watch the recent Moto GP races in the city. Spend more time riding and less time cleaning is an attractive proposition. 5 […]
Jesse James’ Airstream Sidecar
Published by September 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“See More. Do More. Live More”. Could be the motto of a biker but it is the slogan of Airstream Trailers. “Adventure is all around you, just waiting to be found. It haunts the streets of old ghost towns, chases the sun down coastal highways, and lies in ambush around the next bend, and the […]
2009 Iron & Lace Custom Motorcycles & PinUps Calendar
Published by September 21st, 2008 in Books and Editorial.The 2009 Iron & Lace Custom Bike and Centerfold Model Calendar sponsored by Mikuni Carburetors and Performance Machine features the world’s top custom bikes together with sexy centerfold models in revealing lingerie. Photographed by Jim Gianatsis, Iron & Lace offers a month by month look at the top winning bikes from the 2007 LA Calendar […]
Harley-Davidson opened its own channel on YouTube. All movies, videos are official Harley-Davidson content. If you are already familiar with YouTube, you already know that you can not only watch videos but also comment on, email, embed videos to your website, subscribe, receive updates etc…The 1st video you will see is the one of the 105th Celebration […]
Power Train Alignment Tool For Harley-Davidson FL Models
Published by September 20th, 2008 in Driveline and Editorial.You already know that keeping engine, transmission, swingarm and rear wheel in alignment is a necessity to eliminate frame wobble at high speed and while cornering. George’s Garage specializes in Harley-Davidson specialty tools and just released a power train alignment tool that is a must have for any shop or serious wrench. It works with 1993 […]
Essay About Motorcycle Noise By Harley President And COO Jim McCaslin
Published by September 19th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Exhaust.Under the headline “Something we never want to lose”, Jim McCaslin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, wrote what I think is an interesting piece about motorcycle noise. He calls the issue of excessive motorcycle noise one of the company’s toughest challenges “because of its potential to divide and destroy our sport”. […]
Battistinis Semi Circle Floorboards
Published by September 19th, 2008 in Builders, Controls and Customs.Just by looking at these floorboards I can image the custom bike(s) on which they would look very cool. In the “Battistinis Tradition” the hole pattern is the essence of their design. Even your boots and the ones of your passenger will look more beautiful. In classic chrome or sinister black. Battistinis Online store.
Very Limited Edition Kick Start Pedals. Wow!
Published by September 18th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Engines.Joe McGlynn at Crime Scene Choppers made these very cool one-off pedals for a friend, and fabricated some extras that are available NOW! A very limited edition and if I would be you I would rush, rush, rush to get at least one set in solid brass or polished aluminum. Call 831.406.0126 or FAX at […]
This new part is to help passengers with a secondary foot position, freedom of movement, and keeping comfortable. The “Leg Risers” are machined from a solid block of ¾” billet aluminum and finished in show quality chrome. They bolt directly to the factory strut mounting location and can be used with a wide variety of […]
“Dear Cyril, This new vintage piece is called “Before the Bricks”. It features Cannonball Baker in 1909 on the Indian racer which the Speedway displays at the Hall of Fame Museum” David Uhl, Uhl Studios
“The bill that wanted to originally confiscate motorcycles for speeding and or stunt riding was contested by many during the Florida 2008 Legislative Session. During the hearings the bill sponsor stated that it had the endorsement of ABATE of Florida. Doc Reichenbach president of ABATE and paid lobbyist for the organization later said that was not […]
South Side Kustoms offers this quality/low cost rigid Bobber with many optional components like paint job, exhaust system, seat, handlebars. The base model starts at $17,000 with a genuine 80” Harley engine fitted with an S&S carb, a 3” Tauer open belt system, Ride Wright Spoke Wheels (19” front, 16” rear) in chrome or color […]
I blog and you can too. As you know I open my digital space to anyone who has something interesting to say to my readers. Former guest bloggers included magazine journalists, custom builders, parts manufacturers and a few of you. It can be serious, it can be funny, it can be controversial, it can be […]
Legendary Record-Setting Vincent Motorcycle To Be Sold
Published by September 16th, 2008 in Editorial.Marty Dickerson, Vincent and Bonneville. Does it tell you something? Young Dickerson was already obsessed with racing when he traded in his Triumph Tiger for a near-new Vincent Series B Rapide. Back in 1948, even die-hard enthusiasts were hardly aware of the British-built OHV 1000cc machine despite that these 50-degree V-twins were the fastest stock […]
Win This S&S 50th Anniversary Toolbox
Published by September 16th, 2008 in Editorial and Merchandise.Buy anything from the S&S website from September 11th through September 30th and you have a chance to win one of our 187-piece Mac toolbox sets with the commemorative S&S 50th Anniversary faceplate, a retail value of $649.95. It doesn’t matter if you buy an air filter, pin or a jacket. Each separate purchase counts […]
I think it’s an interesting light concept. Two mini custom made LED’s are housed inside a magnifying crystal mount providing an illumination output equivalent to 120,000 MCDs. At least 10 times brighter than what you thought as being the brightest mini light. Lights are water sealed and contain internal reflectors that direct LED’s light forward […]
Just got a copy of a letter from Mary D. Nichols, Chairman of CARB (California Air Resources Board) inviting “all interested parties” to participate in a discussion for reducing the global warming impacts of under-inflated tires. The objective is to propose new regulations for drivers/riders with tires with a PSI under what is recommended by […]
The Other V-Twin Engine
Published by September 15th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.This post written by “Nicker”. “In the late 40’s Phil Irving penned the design of a legendary V-Twin motor for Phill Vincent. The stories of Vincent motored scooters are the stuff of legend. No one who ever laid their eyes on a Vincent V-twin in a Norton frame (a “Norvin”) can ever forget it. Such […]
Below are the 1st semester 2008 data of ABC (Audit Bureau Of Circulation) comparing the main US motorcycle magazines. Please note that 1- Not all magazines subscribe to ABC, and for those mentioned as unaudited the numbers come from the publisher’s own emails to advertisers or from the publisher’s own printed statements. 2-That some magazines […]
8th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest Is October 2-5.
Published by September 13th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.I love this show (it’s Las Vegas, Baby), participated to it and I will try to be present at this 8th edition, at least as a visitor for a change (to celebrate my birthday?). The official Las Vegas Website has a ton of useful info to help you prepare your visit. With very reasonable hotel rates […]
New Interesting Concept. Trike Rentals.
Published by September 13th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As far as I know nobody specializes in trike rentals. Think about it. You want to ride a trike for a few days to see how it feels. Or you just want to ride one during your far-away vacation because it is what you ride back home. Or your companion/partner/wife told you she would feel […]
The Ohio Motorcycle Hall Of Fame museum’s latest exhibition was called “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles”. It brought together about 50 motorcycles owned by celebrities from industry, movies, television and music, like Robert A. Lutz, vice chairman of General Motors; the racecar driver Dan Gurney; Tom Arnold, the actor; Neil Peart of the band Rush; and […]
Who doesn’t want more power? Coming from Zippers Performance is this “ Muscle 103 Kit” package for your Twin Cam® 96” engine. Smooth, linear power is extracted from the Twin Cam® with the installation of this complete kit. This performance package includes precision cylinder boring, forged big bore pistons, Zipper’s CNC ported heads with oversize […]
