This coming St Patrick weekend (March 17-19) one of the country’s largest and most nationally recognized cars and coffee event heads to the beautiful and idyllic setting of Jekyll Island, Georgia. During the Caffeine and Octane At The Beach event will be held the inaugural Forged Invitational featuring some of the best builders in the country. […]
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The Forged Invitational Caffeine and Octane At The Beach. Jekyll Island, Georgia March 17-19.
Published by February 7th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Wayne Ransom loves motorcycles, is an occasional bike builder, and found a new outlet for his creativity. Static engine sculptures straying from the original mechanical design with a more simplistic and flowing design. As the engine is itself in movement…His first series is based/inspired by the Suzuki Hayabusa engine (soon a V-Twin) that he is […]
The C88. A Sportster With Hard-Edged Attitude.
Published by February 6th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.North Of Phoenix, in their New River shop, brothers and best friends Justin & Jarrod Del Prado are becoming one of the USA choice teams for a precision re-built Sportster with great class and extra OMPH. No big crew at DP Customs, just the 2 of them doing what they love to do. No corporate […]
Arlen Ness Inner Harley Fairing Gauge Trim And Matching Speaker Grills
Published by February 5th, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.One of the easiest and most frequent changed parts changed on a Harley tourer, is the fairing gauge trim. Many different design styles (just a few shown here) will add style to your inner fairing and gauges. CNC CNC machined from billet aluminum. Available in Deep Cut, 10-Gauge and Beveled styles Each style has matching […]
The Irish are a wonderful bunch of people, always willing to help in a pinch. Shortly after take-off on an outbound evening Air Lingus flight from Dublin to Boston, the lead flight attendant nervously made the following painful announcement in her lovely Irish brogue: “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m so very sorry, but it appears that […]
This 1912 Henderson Four Sold For $490,000 At Last Weekend Las Vegas Auction
Published by February 4th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It was known as the Duesenberg of motorcycles. This unrestored Henderson Four born in 1912, the first year of Henderson’s existence, with original paint and tires, was hammered for $490,000 at last weekend Mecum Las Vegas Auction. Its original price was $325. Its four cylinders were arranged in a row and placed longitudinally in the […]
Leading Axle Fork Legs Kit For Tourers With 23” Front wheel.
Published by February 4th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.The objective of these Fork Legs was to develop and build a new style taking its flair from the 70’s Motocross era. For their conception and design, Battistinis USA teamed up with leading suspension and fork manufacturer, American Suspension. Features include an axle that is offset over 1 1/2” forward and around 1/2” lower to […]
Project “Indian Chieftain Build A Legend”. You Vote For The Best And You Can Win A Brand New One.
Published by February 3rd, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.During 10 months, 11 North America Indian dealers worked hard to build the most badass Chieftain bagger they could imagine. Indian has put these bikes up for a vote HERE. The top three bikes will be unveiled at an Indian VIP party in Daytona Beach during Daytona Bike Week in March. And when you vote […]
Roland Sands states that his brake calipers are a step up in braking power for your V-Twin bike. “We’ve taken the best of brake caliper technology, high quality precision machining and trademark RSD styling, With GP racing architecture and weight distribution, the extra rigidity maximizes your effort at the brake lever, stopping you faster with […]
The Cavalry. First Ever Bluetooth Half-Helmet.
Published by February 3rd, 2017 in Accessories and Editorial.Until now, only full face and modular helmets were offered with bluetooth capability. The Cavalry from Sena is the first ever bluetooth half-helmet. Forget the hassle of installation, the Cavalry comes pre-wired and ready to ride. You can take and make phone calls, listen to FM radiol or to your favor music play list, hear […]
Vintage Motorcycles Racing Is Back In Australia
Published by February 3rd, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Vintage motorcycle racing returns in many countries around the world. In Australia, it’s beach racing on the south coast, where races will be held for the first time since 1953. The Levis Motorcycle Club will host a two-day classic event at Sellicks Beach on February 18 and 19 featuring competitors from every mainland Australian state. […]
Voyager Wet Waxed UV Treated Cotton Canvas Luggage Line
Published by February 2nd, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.For riders on the go looking for more stylish utilitarian luggage options, the Voyager Luggage Line has arrived. Finding storage on motorcycles has often been attributed to giant packs with bungees attached every which way. Minimize the stress involved with trying to find room for riding essentials with Burly Brand’s Detachable Saddlebag(s), Tool Roll, Roll Top Backpack, […]
This year, many among you are going to buy a brand new motorcycle. And many are going to compare the features and prices of each model of our 2 main American manufacturers. You are on your own to make the right decision. As of today, below are the price of each bike in the 2017 […]
You all know that Harley-Davidson is focused on promoting motorcycle riding in the U.S. Harley CEO Levatich told analysts on a conference call Tuesday January 1st. “Now more than ever, we’re not only in the business of building great motorcycles. We’re in the business of building riders”
Would You Like To Become a Vanguard Roadster Test-Rider For A Day?
Published by February 1st, 2017 in Builders and Events.Starting at $29,995, the Vanguard Roadster was introduced last December in New York City as “a premium motorcycle within reach”. Vanguard Moto is currently developing and testing the prototype, a multi-month process with input from vendors, experts, specialists…and of riders like you. Before a new motorcycle can be put in the hands of customers, a […]
President Donald Trump Canceled Visit To Harley-Davidson Factory Amid Planned Protests
Published by February 1st, 2017 in Editorial and Events.President Trump’s planned Thursday visit to the Harley factory has been canceled because the White House was not comfortable with likely protests because of his controversial immigration executive order. He was supposed to tour the facility and planned to sign executive orders related to American manufacturing. Instead, tomorrow Thursday morning, a couple of Harley executives will […]
They are designed with the right contour to feel right in your hands. Made of 6061 billet aluminum, including end caps and collars and covered with a very soft serrated texture to help you hang on to your bike. For Push-Pull or Fly-By-wire on 1” bars. In different colors with chrome or black end caps […]
Custom Kit For Royal Enfield Bikes
Published by February 1st, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Royal Enfield, with its 2 small fuel efficient models, the Classic 350 & 500, is often mentioned as a brand well positioned to potentially attract Millennials to the sport of motorcycling. Interest for any motorcycle can be measured, among other things, by the interest of custom builders and the number of custom parts being offered. […]
Harley-Davidson Reports Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2016 Results.
Published by January 31st, 2017 in Builders and Events.For the full-year 2016, worldwide Harley-Davidson retail motorcycle sales were down 1.6 percent compared to 2015. U.S. retail sales decreased 3.9 percent, partially offset by international growth of 2.3 percent. In the fourth quarter, worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles declined 0.5 percent versus the prior year behind modest declines in some international markets […]
Super Low 6” Flare™ Windshield For Harley Roadglide
Published by January 31st, 2017 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Klock Werks added a low windshield option to their line-up. The company introduced the 6” Super Low Sport Flare™ Windshield for 2015+ Road Glide (FLTR). The Super Low will be available in dark smoke and black. “This Flare™ compliments the aggressive stance of the new Road Glide fairing by adding more forward attitude without sacrificing the […]
Recall For 2016-2017 Triumph T120 Bonneville
Published by January 31st, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The Triumph Bonneville T120 and T120 Black models come with heated grips. When turned on, these heated grips can expand and cause the throttle to stick open, creating a risk of crash. Under number SB 546, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a recall for 1390 units of these 2016-2017 models. Triumph will […]
The Best Custom Motorcycles From Europe At Italy Motor Bike Expo (Jan 20-21-22)
Published by January 30th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Events.Verona, Italy is famous for being the setting of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” with a lot of tourists visiting a 14th-century residence with a tiny balcony overlooking a courtyard said to be “Juliet’s House.” But each January Verona is the epicenter of the custom culture thanks to the Motor Bike Expo attracting 160,000 visitors eager […]
Custom Billet Front End By Schuller CycleWerks
Published by January 29th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.In Toronto, Canada master motorcycle engineer and fabricator Steve Schuller with his partner Joe Roy, has been building the most incredible one-off billet parts. Such as the first all aluminum custom chopper (in 2004, out of 7075 billet), many hubless wheels, radical front ends and many other chassis components. The shop expertise is in engineering […]
Beef Products Versus Motorcycles. Cartoon Of The Month.
Published by January 29th, 2017 in Editorial and Legal.On January 17, I reported on the 100% tax proposed by the Office of United States Trade Representative on imported European Union motorcycles with an engine size between 51cc and 500cc. The reason? The European Union bans the import of beef and beef products produced from animals fed with growth-hormones. Of course, there is no logical link […]
T style handlebars, as seen on Club bikes, are extremely popular on choppers. These new Biltwell Tyson Bars are precision mitered, mandrel bent and TIG welded for beauty and strength. Available dimpled to accept original equipment H-D hand controls, or drilled for custom through-the-bar wire routing. Designed to fit top clamps with a spacing to […]
Harley-Davidson York Plant Temporarely Closed. Regional news station WGAL, Harley confirmed Harley temporarily closed its plant in York, Pennsylvania, which it says it does from time to time. No official reason was officially provided. The York facility is where Harley assembles its Touring, Softail, CVO, and Trike motorcycles, as well as performs various manufacturing operations […]
