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The Modern Sportster Café Racer
Published by February 19th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sportster Café Racer jobs are popping up all over the world. Using the same basic ergonomics they don’t have much resemblance with those that the Rockers of the British subculture were riding in the 50’s for road races between transport cafés. At that time, Rockers were buying factory-made motorcycles (not Harleys) and tuned them up […]
Designed to look good on all kinds of cafe racers, choppers and bobbers. The nostalgic appearance hides a full SMD-LED circuit board which works as running light, brake light and number plate illumination through a window on the underside. The sturdy housing mounts directly with two studs to all flat surfaces or with an optional […]
All New Barnett Hydraulic Brake and Clutch Lines
Published by February 18th, 2018 in Brakes, Controls, Customs and Editorial.All new Genuine Barnett Hydraulic Brake And Clutch Lines are now available. Designed to match Barnett cables, they are available in Classic Stainless braid, Platinum Series bright silver, Black with chrome fittings and Stealth ‘black on black’. These new Barnett brake and clutch lines are available in stock and full custom lengths to fit Harley […]
Vintage Landspeed Racing. Chasing 200 MPH.
Published by February 17th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Alp Sungurtekin wants to build a vintage motorcycle with a 650cc A-PF engine that will beat the coveted 200mph mark.
Vance & Hines Launches Officially Licensed American Flat Track Exhaust System for AFT Singles
Published by February 17th, 2018 in Customs, Exhaust and Racing.Longtime aftermarket and racing powerhouse Vance & Hines has partnered with American Flat Track to engineer an officially licensed AFT Singles exhaust system that’s supported by more than $25,000 in contingency money for the 2018 AFT season. “I’m ecstatic to be working with American Flat Track on this co-branded exhaust system project,” says Vance & […]
The Scrambler name and design concept are a revival of the Scrambler line of dual-sport singles made from 1962–1974. The new Ducati Scrambler is a L-twin engined standard or roadster motorcycle made by Ducati. The new Scrambler was introduced at the 2014 Intermot motorcycle show with US sales beginning in 2015 in seven configurations: the […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd Announced Their Farewell Tour And Will Perform At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip On August 6, 2018
Published by February 16th, 2018 in Editorial and Events.Lynyrd Skynyrd, the American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970s is on a farewell tour. They have gained worldwide recognition for their live performances and signature songs “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird”. They will perform at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip On August 6. Three different 3-day package […]
J&P Cycles Awards $20,000 and Crowns Eight U.S. Vets as Kings of Custom Motorcycle Building
Published by February 16th, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.J&P Cycles, the world’s largest aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories retailer, awarded the title of Kings of Custom Motorcycle Building to eight U.S. military veterans from Texas. They earned the title at the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show whose final stop on the tour was part of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in […]
Kuryakyn New Collection Of Finned Covers For Harley-Davidson Models
Published by February 15th, 2018 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Finned covers belong to the beginning of the custom culture and since then have always remained popular with bikers. This new complete line of covers and accents delivers a clean, old school aesthetic to areas of the engine, outer primary and transmission, among others. Available for a wide variety of Harley-Davidson® Twin Cam® and Milwaukee-Eight® […]
Following Recall Related To Brake Problems Injured Rider Files Lawsuit Against Harley-Davidson
Published by February 15th, 2018 in Builders and Legal.Only days after Harley-Davidson Motor Co. officialized a motorcycle recall due to potentially defective brakes, a Texas rider filed a lawsuit in the wake of an accident that resulted in 11 surgeries with probably more to come. His attorney alleges that 6 months before the December 2016 motorcycle accident the company was aware of braking […]
Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich To Investors. Patience As Sales And Stock Slide
Published by February 14th, 2018 in Builders and Editorial.In an interview with Reuters in his office at the company’s headquarter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Harley CEO Matt Levatich said: – the the company is not exploring a merger with a rival or a private equity buyout, as some investors have speculated. – asked to be patient with his strategy to turn around the slump […]
“Passion Built” Custom Motorcycles At 2018 Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’ Exhibit
Published by February 14th, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For the 10th year, Custom bikes built from the pure passion and love of the machine will be exhibited at the Buffalo Chip free to the public this August. Curated by Michael Lichter “Passion Built – Garage to Gallery” will bring together a collection of stunning motorcycles “Passion Built” for this exhibition by 40 builders […]
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Barnett Tool & Engineering 70th Anniversary
Published by February 13th, 2018 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Very, very few in themotorcycle industry have been able to rear this milestone. Barnett Tool & Engineering is proud to announce that 2018 is their 70th year in business in the motorcycle industry! Since Charlie and Afton Barnett started out in a small storefront in Huntington Park, Ca in 1948, they have been producing clutches […]
Sidewinder 2 into 1 Exhaust for Harley Milwaukee-Eight® Touring Models
Published by February 13th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The Milwaukee-Eight® engine offers a massive torque. So, S&S Cycle has created the next level in high performance M8 bagger exhaust. Merging a full flow stainless header into a highly engineered collector and culminating in a 4.5” muffler, the new 2 into 1 Sidewinder exhaust represents the a superb combination of style and power. S&S also included […]
The Jack Ehret Land Speed Record-Setting 1951 Vincent Black Lightning Auctioned For $929,000 In Las Vegas Returns To Collector In Australia
Published by February 13th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After setting a top auction price, the 1951 Vincent Black Lightning motorcycle is returning home to Australia where it set a national land speed record 65 years ago. The Vincent became part of Australian motoring history after Jack Ehret rode it into the record books in 1953. Forty years later his son, former sidecar racer […]
240 MM Indian Scout “Stocker Wide Tire Kit”
Published by February 11th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Installing a custom 240 mm rear tire wheel on an Indian Scout adds a very powerful and enhanced look to your bike. For this reason, RC Components just released their new “STOCKER” wheel design for 2018. This massive 18″×8.5″ size wheel was created to match the factory Indian Scout front wheel with the benefit of […]
To Celebrate Its 15th Anniversary, Custom Dynamics® Unveils The ProBEAM® Line
Published by February 10th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This year Custom Dynamics® celebratestheir 15th anniversary with their most ambitious product launch in the company’s history: offering the first “LED Light Pipe product line” for motorcycles. The innovative technology offers significant benefits while maintaining competitive pricing. “Light pipes” first gained popularity in the automotive industry with major manufacturers implementing the modern designs into automobile taillights […]
Hardcover Book About The Complete History Of Victory Motorcycles 1998-2017.
Published by February 9th, 2018 in Books and Editorial.One year ago I announced the demise of Victory, an American brand of stylish heavyweight cruiser, bagger and tourer motorcycles. The number of loyal buyers was quite high for a new brand, but after a 20-year ride, not high enough for Victory to survive. So, parent company Polaris decided to pull the plug and to […]
These young guys from Hong Kong created a jacket in which the motorcycle cover can be folded, attached and stored inside the jacket’s back (this is because of the compression bag design in the back. Also, when a biker parks his bike, the jacket can also be folded and stored inside the motorcycle cover (with […]
I am not a replica fan, for motorcycles, cars or anything else. But I easily admit that the positive feelings of riding a classic or vintage vehicle is most often overwhelmed by the worries and time spent fixing the damages caused by miles and time. In 2017, when Harley reached a continuous 60-year run with […]
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Increases Dividend, Announces Additional Share Repurchase Authorization. The Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) board of directors approved a cash dividend of $0.37 per share (3.2% yield) for the first quarter of 2018 on Feb. 2, 2018. The dividend is payable March 2, 2018 to the shareholders of record of the company’s common stock as of […]
John Munro, the son of Legendary racer Burt Munro is going to sell/auction a special edition bottle of whisky created to honor his achievements. The public auction will be held this coming Friday, 8pm to 9.30pm, at Motorcycle Mecca in New Zealand with the proceeds going to the Riverton Coast Guards. The whisky will be […]
Harley-Davidson Is Recalling Nearly 251,000 Motorcycles Worldwide (175,000 US) Because The Brakes Might Fail
Published by February 7th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 251,000 motorcycles worldwide (175,000 in the US) because the brakes might Fail. The U.S. recall covers more than 30 models from the 2008 through 2011 model years. Harley says deposits can form on brake parts if the fluid isn’t changed every two years as specified […]
Outlaw Fairing. Clean and mean! Inspired by classic motorcycle heritage, this fairing brings a road warrior attitude to most bikes with a 5.75″ headlight! The fairings are made of high quality molded ABS and paired with an opaque impact resistant acrylic windscreen for strength and durability. 35mm-49mm forks. The impact resistant Acrylic windscreen fits flush with […]
