To help motorcyclists understand the eventual risks with fast acceleration and deceleration, Bikesure, one of the UK’s leading motorcycle insurers, has summarized the effects on your body. When Accelerating BRAIN When accelerating, blood is pulled away from the brain and moves toward the lower half of the body. This gives an exciting, but temporary, sensation […]
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From Street Glide To Street Glider By Italian CNC Specialist Ottodicuori
Published by January 27th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Whatever its recurrent economic difficulties, Italy has always held its reputation from design and cutting-edge technology since the Italian Renaissance in the late 13th century. Even in hard timesits reputation for style has always buoyed it. In the V-Twin motorcycle aftermarket business there is an Italian brand that Americans custom lovers are going to memorize […]
A fleeing Taliban terrorist, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the mirage, only to find a very frail little old Jewish man standing at a small makeshift display rack, selling ties. The Taliban terrorist asked, “Do […]
Breaking News. Erik Buell Racing To Shut Down Again
Published by January 26th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Sad news again, this one from Erik Buell Racing (EBR) The company announced that it is winding down its operations. The decision was taken due to the company’s difficulty at finding new dealers in a very soft US motorcycle market. Without distribution, 2016 sales were very weak and year 2017 was presenting an even greater […]
Kuryakyn Sprint Signature Build Battle. Vote Now For The Best Custom Scout.
Published by January 26th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Kuryakyn dealers armed with the new Sprint Signature Series by John Shope are battling it out to see who can build the “baddest” Indian® Scout. Five dealerships were enlisted to showcase their creativity in a friendly war of the wrenches, demonstrating the versatility of the Sprint Signature Series and its ability to transform Scout and […]
Warning. If you want to buy it, it’s going to set you back for a lot of money. This Bell Helmet painted by Kenny Howard aka “Von Dutch” is the one that he wore when he raced in 1970 in the Gulf Porsche at Sebring (2nd place) and Holtville (1st place). He also sed it […]
New Radial Caliper Kit From Beringer Brakes
Published by January 26th, 2017 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Beringer Brakes, one of the leaders in high performance braking systems now offers a mounting plate with a center distance of 69 and 87 mm for radial calipers. The Oversize Kit with 320 mm brake disc and 6-piston caliper is for Harley models 2000-up. Online at Beringer Brakes.
New Dyna Chin Spoiler By Dirty Bird Concepts
Published by January 25th, 2017 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Called the Dynaflo, this Chin Spoiler launched by Dirty Bird Concepts is one of the new parts belonging to their Dyna Division. Made from super strong NYB injection molded polymer, this Dyna Chin Spoiler is easy to paint, quick to install and adds an aggressive look to your bike. Will fit all Dynas 2006 to […]
Extremely Rare 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 Military Being Auctioned
Published by January 25th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It’s believed to be number 1 of fewer than 500 MT500 Military Motorcycles built by Harley-Davidson. It never got started and with 0 mile it is just as it came from the factory shipping crate. It is auctioned this weekend at the Bonhams Las Vegas auction with an estimated value of $20,000. While Harley isn’t […]
Ballistic Covert Hi-Flow Air Cleaner Kits for 2008-2013 Harley Softail And Touring Models
Published by January 25th, 2017 in Customs and Engines.The Ballistic Covert Hi-Flow Air Cleaner Kit let you retain the stock look and breather cover of your 2008-2013 throttle by wire Harley Softail and Touring models. The Ballistic Covert Kit includes, billet aluminum backing plate, cotton hi-flow filter element designed for optimum airflow and debris filtration, breather bolts, backing plate bolts and cover mounting […]
Polaris 2016 Fourth Quarter Earnings And Full Year Results. Profits Slashed In Half By Lower Production And High Recalls.
Published by January 24th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Tuesday morning January 24, Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) reported fourth quarter 2016 sales of $1,217.8 million up 10 percent from $1,105.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2015. Fourth quarter 2016 reported net income was $62.6 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, compared with $110.7 million, or $1.66 per diluted share, for the […]
Brexit Sidecars Sale And How They Are Made.
Published by January 24th, 2017 in Builders, Chassis, Editorial and Videos.Watsonian Squire, one of the largest sidecars producers, is a British company with North America distribution. Following Britain’s Brexit vote, the sterling pound got heavily depreciated against the US dollar, making their products (sidecars and trailers) much cheaper for the American and Canadian buyer. Time for you outside the UK to take advantage of this […]
A 1912 Harley-Davidson X8E Previously Owned By Steve McQueen At Bonhams Las Vegas Auction
Published by January 24th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Another motorcycle previously owned by “King Of Cool” Steve McQueen will be auctioned tomorrow January 26 at the Bonhams Las Vegas Auction. It was sold in 1984 at McQueen’s Estate auction with a signed certificate of authenticity signed by McQueen’s children, Terry and Chad. Today’s estimated value is around $120,000. In 1912, the 1000cc X8E […]
About Americans’ Right To Modify Motorcycles And Street Cars
Published by January 24th, 2017 in Editorial and Legal.From a PR of The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) For the amateur racing industry, the year started out on a strong note. One of the first bills to be introduced in the newly indoctrinated 115th session of Congress was the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017 (RPM Act). U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry (R-NC) […]
Custom Builder Yuri Shif Remembers Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin
Published by January 23rd, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The oldest among you may remember, even if you were just a little kid. On April 12, 1961 the Russian spacecraft Vostok 1 was launched with cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin aboard. He became the first human to travel into space and the first to orbit the earth. The Space Race between the Soviet Union and the […]
“If you ignite passion within you… the external world has a miraculous and magnificent way of rearranging itself to suit the new person you are becoming.” Tina Su
Looks like all aftermarket part companies want serrated pegs in their catalogs. The game is to offer a unique design interpretation. These new ones, as the name “Meat Hook” implies, offer an excellent grip on your shoes. They are at home on any Harley Dyna, FXR or Sportster that is aggressively ridden . Light weight […]
“Being busy in effective pursuit of your passion is one of the keys to happiness.” Connor Young
Harley-Davidson’s European Battle Of the Kings
Published by January 21st, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Events.For the 3rd annual Harley-Davidson custom competition, European dealers were given the task to craft a custom-built Dark Custom Sportster Iron 883 or a Forty-Eight or Roadster. Fans can vote online for their favorite entry, which will create a short list for each region or country. Then, the overall champion will be determined by a […]
Lowered Fork Spring Kit For 2017 Harley-Davidson FL Touring Models
Published by January 21st, 2017 in Customs and Suspension.Progressive Suspension has expanded their Lowered Fork Spring Kit offering by adding the new 2017 FL Touring models to their lineup. The Fork Spring Kits soak up the small road bumps, yet are firm enough to absorb the molar-rattling ones. The spring rates have been chosen to reduce front end “dive” during braking, yet still […]
Fred Kodlin Just Unveiled A New Custom Sportster At Italy Motor Bike Expo.
Published by January 20th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.At 10 am local time this Friday morning, the 2017 Italy International Motor Bike Expo (MBE) started to welcome the 160,000 expected visitors eager to see all weekend the new manufacturers’ models, to visit the more than 600 exhibitors and the 4 halls dedicated to the custom motorcycle industry. A huge exposure for all builders […]
On a bitterly cold winter morning a husband and wife were listening to the radio during breakfast. They heard the announcer say, “We are going to have 8 to 10 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the snow ploughs can get through.” So the […]
2017 Slugger Pegs By Nash Motorcycle Co.
Published by January 19th, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Nash Motorcycle released a revamped version of their original Slugger Pegs. Same overall design but that you can now mount right to your stock peg mounts. 5 1/2” long overall length gives you a short but comfortable fit with the rolled end locking in your foot. Made from 100% aluminum with steel inserts for strength. […]
We know the Zen philosophy and aesthetic applied to art, architecture, furniture, food and many other disciplines. But what about the Zen principles applied to Japanese factory motorcycles to make them look basic, simple, graceful, unbound by convention? It’s easy to recognize Italian design in its different expressions, including in motorcycle design. But it’s a […]
First Ace Cafe In the U.S. Scheduled To Open In Downtown Orlando Spring 2017. Job Fair To Hire 175.
Published by January 19th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Looking for a gig? Ace Cafe Orlando, the first outpost of the iconic London, England-based motor-diner, is bringing 175 new jobs to Central Florida and will host a job fair later this month. A beacon to English motorcyclists for decades, the Ace Cafe has become a global cultural phenomenon, and is about to bring that same […]
Zipper’s Performance Parts For The Indian Scout. 15 Extra HP. 17 Extra FT/LB Torque.
Published by January 18th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Exhaust.Sold individually or packaged as a Zipper’s Kit with a pre-mapped Power Commander tuner, Zipper’s now offers products to significantly improve performance and sound of the Indian Scout and Indian Scout Sixty.It includes: 1- Premium 4” SuperZip mufflers. They feature a louvered baffle design that promotes early and mid-range torque, while allowing maximum HP at […]
