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1905 Style Homemade Motorcycle. You Can Do It.
Published by January 7th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Videos.A video I should have published a long time ago to incite all of you to build something in your garage. This one is a homemade 1905 ish inspired motorcycle you can easily build with a stretched bicycle frame, a motorcade from a VW top end, Honda 125 crank, Briggs cam. Automatic inlet valve dampened […]
1- Change Of US Leadership Makes Predicting Anything Much More Complicated. Americans can’t recall a time when a change of leadership in Washington had the potential for such large and diverging effects on the U.S. economy. If you believe that the economy is going to be stimulated through new legislation and less regulation, for example […]
Bonhams Ducati Auction. Multiple Factory Racers And Dozens Of Rare Classic Models.
Published by January 7th, 2017 in Builders and Events.Nearly 40 examples from Ducati, the most legendary name in Italian motorcycling, will be offered by Bonhams at the seventh annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction that will take place Thursday, January 26th at the Rio Hotel & Casino. From street singles and scramblers to twins and works racers, spanning the decades from 1948 to 2001, […]
The All-New Mesh Multi-Fit Components Collection By Kuryakyn. Raw And Edgy.
Published by January 6th, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Videos.Kuryakyn is launching it’s most comprehensive product line to-date, the all-new “Mesh” collection of 50 direct-replacement components for Harley-Davidson® Dyna™, Softail™, Sportster™ and Touring models. The entire product line incorporates multi-piece construction throughout. Most parts utilize a three-piece design integrating chrome or satin black aluminum outer frames with a satin black aluminum baseplate that’s exposed […]
At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip In August. This Could be Deadly…
Published by January 6th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Videos.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip has always been the epicenter of wild, outrageous and sometime dangerous entertainment during the Black Hills Rally. This year, motorcycle stuntman Doug Danger is back to try another one of Evel Knievel’s legendary jumps. But this time rattlesnakes will be involved…
The Guzzi Airtail By Death Machines Of London
Published by January 5th, 2017 in Builders and Customs.Death Machines Of London doesn’t build motorcycles to cause death. Its owners are just not responsible for the way you and others drive and ride. They just create very beautiful and rideable machine from factory machines having shown some age and tireless. This awesome Moto Guzzi Lemans MK2 was factory born in 1981 and its […]
A lot of you like to flame their motorcycle. What about flaming your front end with these steel fork slider covers available in chrome or black with a unique embossed flame design. Sold as a set for 84-13 FLT, FLHT and H-D Trike, 86-16 FLST, 14-16 FLHT, FLHR, FLTRX, FLHX and HD Trike models. The […]
After an official introduction of the Roadster prototype during last December New York International Motorcycle show, Vanguard has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise working capital. “We recognize there is a lot of enthusiasm for what we are doing but not everyone will be able to purchase one of our motorcycles,” says Terny. “As a result, […]
Roland Sands Design Traction Flat Track Race Wheels
Published by January 4th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.For those who don’t know, Roland Sands Design is a motorcycle, product and apparel company that has its roots in racing. RSD Traction Flat Track Race Wheels are built for the racetrack to provide lightweight, strong wheels that are capable of surviving the wide variety of tracks and surfaces you may encounter. The original billet flat […]
Perewitz Custom Paint Show Back To 2017 Daytona Bike Week
Published by January 4th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.The Custom Paint Show organized by Dave and daughter Jody Perewitz is open to all bike brands, models on 2 and 3 wheels, with only the quality of paint work being judged and not the motorcycle itself. The event always features a very wide variety paint styles competing in different classes with the judging being […]
You Know You Are Living In 2017 When… 1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave. 2. You haven’t played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you. […]
Stiletto Shocks For The Right Attitude
Published by January 3rd, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Rear suspension. Some praise the lowered. Others need a rise. Those looking to give their bike the proper high rear aggressive attitude that a corner eating machine needs, will like these longer shocks to increase suspension travel. The high performance damper is wrapped in a spring combination designed specifically to deal with subtle road noise […]
Artist Mathew Hintz 1938 Indian Painting Auctioned At Mecum Las Vegas Auction
Published by January 3rd, 2017 in Editorial and Painters.An original painting by Milwaukee artist Mathew Hintz of a 1938 Indian Model 438 Four motorcycle will be featured in the auction catalog and on a daily show program for the 2017 Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction to be conducted on January 25-28. The painting captures the streamlined front fender and massive, longitudinal engine of the sporty, […]
The Road to Zero Initiative Advances In the U.S. Motorcyclists Play an Important Role.
Published by January 3rd, 2017 in Editorial and Legal.In October, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a new initiative dedicated to eliminating all traffic-related deaths in thirty years. “Road to Zero” is the concept that achieving zero traffic-related deaths is achievable through new policies and solutions. First initiated in Sweden in 1997 as “Vision Zero” the program has been adopted by many […]
DP One. Available In Limited Edition Series.
Published by January 2nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Contrary to popular belief it’s very difficult, even for a talented custom builder, to make a good living only building one-off bikes, one at a time. Reason why many of them try to market the custom parts they conceived when building their unique creations. And if they want to expand their business even more, they […]
A carburetor is far from being sexy and its mechanism is very rarely customized. But you can improve its appearance with this single throttle cable kit. Machined from billet brass, it will give a very custom look to the S&S super E/G carburetor when you use a single cable throttle. The kit is sold with […]
F1 Covers For 5.5″ Round Air Cleaners
Published by December 31st, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.If you already own a round 5.5″ diameter center bolt mount air cleaner and would like to upgrade its look you can simply replace your existing cover with the F1. It’s one of the easiest custom design upgrade you can do to your bike. Machined from billet aluminum with a carbon fiber backer insert. Available […]
2016, A Record Year For Triumph Motorcycles
Published by December 31st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Hinckley, UK manufacturer announced bike sales increasing 4.5 percent, from 53,800 to 56,300 units. Profits doubled from $10.5 million to $20.5 million. A Triumph spokesperson stated :“Triumph has performed strongly against a backdrop of challenging currency, economic and motorcycle market conditions. Triumph has a long-term vision which requires ongoing investment in people, facilities, and […]
Peter Bieri from the young Swiss custom shop PB33 Designs, sent me only one picture of this very unique custom 1982 Honda. I was expecting more photography before publishing, but Peter seems to have rode away…It’s a 6-cylinder bike designed such a way that it looks like the cross of a Cafe Racer with a […]
Sir William Golding may have been an “oldie,” but he managed to condense a lifetime of experience with women into one brilliant summary statement. “I think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men; they are far superior and always have been. Whatever you give a woman, she will make […]
Extra Air Power For Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Engine
Published by December 29th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Feed a Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight engine more air for more power with this new Screamin’ Eagle High-Flow Air Cleaner (P/N 29400246, $184.95) from Harley-Davidson®. Designed to fit behind the original equipment air cleaner cover, this Screamin’ Eagle High-Flow kit features a back plate sized to provide an open-element function that permits airflow around the entire perimeter […]
We already knew that the Indian Scout handles very well dirt at high speed as demonstrated during the RSD Hooligan Races. It also can jump. A demonstration by Troy Hoff.
Italian MV Agusta Out Of Money. No New Models In 2017.
Published by December 29th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.MV Agusta has been struggling during these last few years and is now in survival mode. Although MV Agusta Holdings received some funding by selling a large part of its shares to an Anglo-Russian group called Black Ocean, the company officially announced that it has not enough available money to develop new motorcycles, and consequently […]
Serrated Mini Floorboards For Indian Scout And Victory Octane
Published by December 28th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Add some vintage DNA to your Indian Scout or Victory Octane with these serrated mini floorboards. They are a huge upgrade versus stock regarding foot grip. They offer a 360-degree adjustment and feature a pitch screw for a level riding position. They are a 2-piece construction, CNC machined from 6061 billet aluminum, both light and […]
