On December 31, 2016, the Electric Motorcycle Federal Tax Credit – a 10% federal tax refund for new and used vehicles – is set to expire. Other “plug-in” State incentives would also disappear. Will they be renewed under the new administration? Electric vehicle manufacturers, cars and motorcycles, are worried. ZERO Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycle sales […]
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Is This The End Of The Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credit?
Published by December 28th, 2016 in Builders and Events.Oil Level And Temperature Dipstick For Milwaukee-Eight
Published by December 28th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Keep tabs on a Milwaukee-Eight engine with this Oil Level and Temperature Dipstick with Lighted LCD Readout (P/N 62700180, $149.95*). Designed for 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike models, this chrome-plated dipstick lets the rider check oil level and oil temperature with the push of a button. New capacitive level-sensing technology provides a high degree of […]
Screamin’ Eagle Street Cannon Performance Slip-on Mufflers For Harley Milwaukee Eight
Published by December 27th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.These Screaming’ Eagle slip-on mufflers (P/N 64900552 Chrome, P/N 64900553 Satin Black; $499.95*) are designed specifically for the Milwaukee-Eight engine to enhance airflow and power by reducing exhaust gas back-pressure and enhancing the effects of wave and inertia scavenging. They are 4.5-inch-diameter mufflers having a unique baffle design to produce a richer, deeper tone at […]
Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builders Invitational. Feb. 17-18 In Clearwater.
Published by December 27th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.There is another reason to complete your new custom bike before Daytona Bike Week. The 2017 Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builders Invitational organized by Florida Full Throttle Magazine is set for February 17-18 in Clearwater. The event eatures numerous activities, contests, exhibitor booths, live music and the Bike Builder Invitational that showcases top custom motorcycles. […]
Harley Women’s Scroll Skull 3-In-1 Leather Jacket. And Gloves
Published by December 27th, 2016 in Merchandise.Metallic embroidery and stud embellishment bring the bling, but the new Women’s Scroll Skull 3-in-1 Leather Jacket (P/N 98104-16VW, $475.00) also offers versatility and plenty of riding function. This lightweight black goatskin leather jacket comes with a warm, removable polyester stretch fleece full-sleeve hoodie, which can also be worn separately. The jacket is vented for […]
First 26” Front Wheel Custom Harley Tri Glide
Published by December 26th, 2016 in Builders and Customs.To the best of my knowledge, Rick’s House Of Custom “Twenty Six” is the first custom Harley-Davidson Tri Glide featuring a 26” front wheel. Why doing such a makeover? Because a client asked, and it looks pretty good. And maybe many others will ask after seeing this feature. Especially after I mention that this Rick’s […]
New Indian Larry 39 mm Triple Tree.
Published by December 25th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.For a clean design, Indian Larry style, this new 39 mm triple tree offered in narrow and mid glide. CNC machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum with stainless steel stem and stainless steel top bolt. This triple tree is sold pre-drilled and tapped for internal fork stop. Set up for a solid mounted riser and […]
Shot on the Mulholland Highway in California, this guy shows incredible riding skills on a Harley Dyna, not on a sport bike. Lots of scrapping. See him lose the grip …. and recover.
Willie G. Skull Trim Accessories For Harley Milwaukee-Eight
Published by December 24th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Add some authentic attitude to a Harley-Davidson® Milwaukee-Eight engine with Willie G. Skull Collection trim accessories. The Willie G. Skull Air Cleaner Trim (P/N 61300654, $54.95*) and the Willie G. Skull Timer Cover (P/N 25600066, $28.95*) feature a menacing raised skull with black-filled eyes that leaps from a field of chrome, surrounded by Harley-Davidson Motorcycles script. Each […]
Last year I introduced you to the scented Two Stroke Candle. Still for sale if interested. Now the same company offers a new high octane fragrance with the Moto Man Candle. This one is a mix or motor oil and raw leather scent. Supposedly, the flavor will help you to relax after a hard day […]
Lowest numbered Crocker Ever To Be Auctioned At January’s Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
Published by December 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This 1937 Crocker Small Tank – serial number 36-61-8 – comes from the renowned collection of Dale Walksler’s Wheels Through Time Museum. Called as the “Duesenberg of motorcycles,” Crocker is the definitive American motorcycle – handmade, powerful and fast. What makes Crocker #8 even more special is the fact that this is one of the […]
New Bomber Series By Carl Brouhard Designs
Published by December 23rd, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Carl Brouhard Designs has developed another line of custom parts like no other. The Bombe series has a design all its own complete with brass rivets on each part giving them an industrial look. All parts are available in Chrome with brass rivets or Black with brass rivets. All are made of 6061 Billet Aluminum, […]
And remember that spending time with children is more important than spending money on children…
Oil filters have never been a sexy motorcycle part. If you are into the Ness style, you can complement your other custom parts with a matching design oil filter cover. CNC machined from forged billet aluminum. Re-usable, just remove and re-install on new oil filter every service or oil change. Fits over any filter for […]
New 2 Into 1 Upsweep Exhaust For Dyna And Sportster
Published by December 22nd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Described as capturing the essence of the urban scene, this new exhaust is a brawler focusing on street power with the benefit of improved cornering clearance. Featuring a sculpted collector heat shield, a CNC machined a billet end cap and sold with an optional quiet baffle. Available in chrome or black for Dyna & Sportster […]
S&S Cycle New Bolt-On 4″ Big Bore Kits For Harley Twin Cams.
Published by December 21st, 2016 in Controls, Editorial and Engines.Just available from S&S Cycle, these proven performance kits don’t need any machining, any rebalancing. Just bolt on in pistons and cylinders (4” bore, 4 3/8” stroke) in place of the stock ones. Installation can be done with engine still in the bike! Kit works well with stock cylinder heads, or let S&S CNC port […]
“As a joke, my brother Jay used to hang a pair of panty hose over his fireplace before Christmas. He said all he wanted was for Santa to fill t hem. What they say about Santa checking the list twice must be true because every Christmas morning, although Jay’s kids’ stockings overflowed, his poor pantyhose hung sadly […]
Avon Tyres Offers Free Road Hazard Warranty
Published by December 21st, 2016 in Editorial and Wheels.Ride with confidence knowing Avon Tyres offers free tire replacement for accidental, puncture or impact damage through its exclusive road hazard warranty program for new tire purchases. “Avon tires meet the highest standards, but we understand that tires can suffer accidental damage,” said Ken Warner, Vice President of Marketing for Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America. […]
Classic Look “Mini Ham Can” Air Cleaner.
Published by December 20th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.This new “Mini Ham Can” is inspired by the MoCo classic air cleaner, but in a small size to look proportionate on naked/chopped bikes. Machined in-house at the LC Fabrications shop in Grottoes, VA, then hand rubbed to a brilliant shine. Inserts are given a durable semi gloss black powdercoat finish. Air cleaner body is approx. […]
From a Benelux builder and reader…. For Victory Motorcycles Benelux I customized a Victory Vegas, Street Tracker style. The importer of the Victory motorcycles wanted an American touch, so we took Captain America as a source of inspiration. We did not want to overdo the theme bike thing so we kept it all within good […]
A Letter From Jeff Zielinski, President NAMZ And Badlands Products
Published by December 20th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.“In case you didn’t already know, Badlands Motorcycle Products has been producing motorcycle lighting modules in the USA since 1990. The company was born in a small motorcycle shop in Reno Nevada and 27-years later, Badlands is owned and operated by Pennsylvania based company, NAMZ Custom Cycle Products. Since taking over the company back in […]
The most interesting custom builders may be those who don’t care at all about the “du jour” designing trends, and you can put Ken Nagai in this category. None of his creations can fit in any specific motorcycle category. This new project is a perfect illustration of his state of mind: “I don’t care what […]
Custom Fork Brace
Published by December 18th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.A fork brace creates a solid bridge between the fork sliders, keeping them parallel while riding, reducing torsional fork flex, speed wobbles, front tire wear, and rain groove sensitivity. The result is an improved overall handling and stability. This fork brace is billet aluminum construction and will work with 9mm or 41,2mm Showa front ends. […]
Harley-Davidson New Boom! Audio 205 Bluetooth Helmet Headset
Published by December 18th, 2016 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Ride a with the convenience of Bluetooth® connectivity offered by the new Boom! Audio 20S Bluetooth Helmet Single Headset (P/N 76000736, $299.95*) from Harley-Davidson®. This state-of-the-art Bluetooth 4.1 communication system uses Universal Intercom™ protocol so it can be paired with many other available Bluetooth headsets for intercom conversations in full duplex with a passenger and/or […]
American Flat Track. Superprestigio Live Stream Today At Noon Saturday December 17, 2016.
Published by December 17th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. The excitement is building for the 2016 Superprestigio in Barcelona, Spain. This evening (Spain time is 6 hours ahead of US east coast) Saturday, December 17 , […]
It looks like a giant hairdryer from the 70’s because its creator Rico Kersten loved the idea that one powerful radial fan could lift and move the vehicle/bike. Some wings on the bottom are used for steering and two big thrust reverse brakes stop it. The Beast Hoverbike was a winner in the Allegorithmics Contest […]
