Defunct Matchless Motorcycles was created in 1889 by the Collier brothers (they won the first Isle of Man TT Tourist Trophy race in 1907) and is one of the oldest British manufacturers on record. During many years, khaki enamel applied to the gas tank was the only option and the brand color trademark. The featured 1961 […]
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Motion Sensing Smart Self-Canceling Turn Signal For Your Motorcycle
Published by April 13th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Smart Turn System is the first self canceling turn signal system for motorcycles that is able to accurately turn off the signal at the completion of a maneuver. As the system makes use of motion sensor technology it is able to reliably determine whether a rider has changed a lane, exited a roundabout or simply […]
A Better Foundation. S&S Announces Short Block Replacement Assemblies For 1984-99 Big Twins.
Published by April 12th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.S&S Cycle has released a pair of short block engine assemblies designed to replace the tired bottom end on your 1984 through 1999 Carbureted and Fuel Injected 80″ Evolution big twin. Replace your entire stock lower end with an S&S Short Block assembly! A rock solid S&S flywheel assembly, installed in a set of bullet proof S&S […]
8th Annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering Is May 14, 2016
Published by April 12th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.With more than 300 motorcycles on display, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, features one of the world’s finest and rarest collections of vintage and modern motorcycles sponsored by leading manufacturers and top lifestyle, retail, and beverage companies ─ all hosted on the stunning green grasses of Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. The Quail […]
Küryakyn Radiator Grills For 2014-later Harley-Davidson Twin-Cooled Twin Cam Models
Published by April 12th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.These new Küryakyn® Radiator Grills for Harley-Davidson® Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cams provide a nice touch of chrome to enhance fairing lowers. A clean chrome-finished ABS grill housing shrouds a black honeycomb-shaped metal screen insert that combats debris while leaving radiator airflow unrestricted. Küryakyn Radiator Grills are literally a snap to install as stylish direct […]
Ice Cream. A Sweet Panhead Chopper By Bill Dodge.
Published by April 11th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Every act of imagination of a custom builder makes the motorcycle world a more interesting place. All projects from Bill Dodge of Bling’s Cycles are captivating because inspired by the past but never dictated by any rules expect the respect he has for the most venerable Harley engines, from Flathead to Knucklehead to Panhead and […]
Biker’s Choice added a new line of high-quality, made in the USA, Valve and Spring Kits to the Twin Power line of products. Twin Power is known for their high-quality parts and accessories designed for the Harley-Davidson® enthusiast. The line includes both replacement valve kits and complete engine kits for a wide range of Harley-Davidson® […]
Clutch And Brake Ball End Levers For Classic Harleys
Published by April 10th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Looking for replacement levers for your classic Harley. The ones made of steel with ball ends? Barnett Clutches & Cables is offering all steel, chrome plated and ball ended clutch & brake levers for classic Big Twins & Sportsters. 122-30-10168 (Clutch) 1968-83 Big Twin, 1971-83 Sportster (HD#38608-68) 122-30-10166 (Clutch) Sportster thru 1970 (HD #38604-65A), 122-30-10165 (Clutch) […]
1915 Indian Boardtrack Racer Breathing Again
Published by April 10th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Found dismantled in an Australian collection some years ago, this 1915 Indian is barking again. A flames show out of the cylinder heads.
Rolling Stones Davida Jet Helmet
Published by April 9th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The Davida helmets are handmade in the UK, with a full leather-lined interior and approved to the highest European standard for the road and Gold Label for the race-track. The company is very proud to have been commissioned to design and produce a range of Davida helmets for the new Rolling Stones Exhibition at the […]
Harley-Davidson Helmet Lock. No Keys Required.
Published by April 9th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Before the end of this week, the Daytona PD is going to tell us how many bikes were stolen during the 75th anniversary rally. I bet much less that the number of helmets that has changed heads without consent, and we will never know the number. Helmet locks are not new, but the one offered […]
Up Town Series Horn & Horn Cover Combo
Published by April 8th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Do you need or not a horn on a motorcycle is not the topic of this feature. If you want to keep a horn on your factory Harley (you are supposed to…) John Shope’s Dirty Bird Concepts shop is offering the Up Town Series Horn & Horn Cover combo. Other horn cover designs were already sold […]
Harley-Davidson Losing Market Share? Two analysts on Wall Street are pretty certain that Harley-Davidson lost market share in the first quarter 2016. John Tomlinson, an ITG Research analyst, estimated in a report that Harley’s quarterly U.S. retail sales fell as much as 7% to 32,995 motorcycles. That followed a report on Tuesday by David Macgregor, […]
Harley-Davidson New Marketing Campaign Shows How Harley-Davidson Can Create Deeper Bonds and Enrich Your Legacy
Published by April 8th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Harley-Davidson unveiled ‘Trophy Wall,’ the second commercial in the brand’s newest global marketing campaign: ‘Live Your Legend.’ The campaign shows how a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle can enable riders to create deeper bonds and share richer experiences – allowing them to live their own legend.“ ‘Live Your Legend’ is designed to inspire a new generation of […]
Zombies And Flames Are Back. On Your Harley Or Victory Windshield.
Published by April 7th, 2016 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The all-new AirMaster™ Graphic Windshields from Kuryakyn® are custom-formed from premium hard-coated polycarbonate that will not crack or shatter upon impact, unlike acrylic. Themed graphics are screen-printed behind a light smoke material using proprietary inks, making the images extremely durable and sharp. They are USA made. AirMaster Graphic Windshields for Harley-Davidson batwing fairings measure 7 inches […]
Under New Ownership Big Dog Motorcycles Is Back With Limited Production Motorcycles
Published by April 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The great recession of 2008 pushed Big Dog Motorcycles to definitively close its doors in 2011. Today, Matt Moore , a former Big Dog’s Director Of Sales, and his family own all the rights, trademarks, good will of the defunct company and after defining a new strategy to relaunch the brand, is offering a new […]
Guy Martin’s Wall of Death World Record Using An Indian Scout. Video.
Published by April 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.On March 28th, riding a modified Indian Scout, English racer/tv host/daredavil Guy Martin reached a speed world record of 60.1 mph on his first attempt and 70.33 mph (5.2 G) on his second attempt on a special built Wall Of Death. Traditional Wall of Death setup ranges from 20 to 36 feet in diameter with riders […]
One-Piece Harley-Davidson Detachable Sissy Bar
Published by April 6th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The sissy bar, also called a “sister bar” in the 50’s and 60’s, is one of the accessories making a big come back. This genuine Harley-Davidson one-piece model mimics the stylized upper kick angle the of the old-school sissy bars and for a clean appearance doesn’t need separate side plates for installation. Fits ’06-later Dyna® […]
Introduction To The Indian 101 Scout By Jay Leno
Published by April 6th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.For most, the 101 Scout is the best Indian ever built and for sure one of the most iconic motorcycles. Racers in particular recognized the 101’s special qualities. Unfortunately this Indian model had only a four year production run. In this video, Jay Leno introduces you to his 1931 101 Scout and rides it, both […]
Buffalo Chip Challenge™ Students’ Hard Work Pays Off At Donnie Smith Show
Published by April 6th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Months of hard work paid off for a group of Black Hills area high school students this weekend. The group, participating in the 2016 Buffalo Chip Challenge, earned two first place awards April 2 at the prestigious Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show in St. Paul, Minn. The student-built Buffalo Chip Challenge bikes, a fully […]
New S&S Stealth Two High-Flow Air Filters for Indian Scout and Victory Octane Models Is Increasing Air Flow By 127%
Published by April 5th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You could expect it from S&S Cycle, the company with proven performance products. They just released their high performance Stealth Two Air Filter for the 2015-2016 Scout, 2016 Scout Sixty and 2017 Victory Octane models. The S&S Stealth Two air cleaner features increased filter area, a radiused inlet. and a 4 ply washable element. Together, they […]
Custom Motorcycles. The Way They Do It In Poland.
Published by April 5th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you visit Poland in Central Europe, the city of Poznan is probably one of the 2 (with the capital Warsaw) that you want to visit because of its famous Renaissance architecture with richly decorated attics and arcade loggias. The old town was destroyed during world war 2, then meticulously rebuilt. The city is also […]
Men’s Gray Scout Script Tee, Indian Scout riders will appreciate this light gray tee, with large front graphic celebrating ‘The legendary Scout’. Made in California this tee uses a heavy weight single jersey. 100% Cotton S to XXL. Women’s Antique White/Red Tee. A lightweight 3/4 cotton jersey t-shirt in antique white, with contrast yoke and […]
Custom King Iron 883 Sportster By Rick‘s
Published by April 4th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“Battle of the Kings”, Harley-Davidson’s custom bike competition is going on with a record number of dealers all over the world competing for the bragging right of “2016 King Of Custom.” Dealerships were supplied with a Sportster Iron 883 Dark to see who can produce in a time frame of 6 weeks maximum the best-looking […]
Exclusive. Jason Havey Appointed CEO of Brass Balls Cycles Amidst Large Scale Financial and Operational Restructuring
Published by April 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following my announcement of March 25th regarding the financial difficulties of custom shop Darwin Motorcycles, I had a couple of friendly telephonic discussions with owner Dar Holdsworth. He explained to me the reasons of his troubled business and shared with me his business strategy to restructure it. To confirm his intentions Dar Holdsworth just sent me […]
Black Vinyl Finish Cables With Black Chrome Elbows And Hardware
Published by April 3rd, 2016 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Even if you are not into blacking out your ride, you may like replacing your cables with black ones, including black chrome elbows and hardware. Barnett Clutches And Cables offer this Stealth Series black vinyl casing and blacked out elbows and hardware available for 1987 & later Harley-Davidson and 1999 & later Victory models. Barnett […]
