America’s most unique motorcycle race – the bigger, better and faster Harley-Davidson TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys is set to dramatically expand its fan-friendly flavor on March 15, 2018, with the addition of several exciting new features. These include pit-road bleacher seating (see yellow area on map, above), which gets fans across the […]
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2018 Daytona TT To Feature Trackside Seating, Fun-Filled Fan Zone, Rider Autographs and Harley-Davidson Stunt Extravaganza
Published by February 7th, 2018 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Harley-Davidson Tuck & Roll Solo Saddle
Published by February 6th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Solo seat. An important part of giving a nostalgic bobber look to a modern motorcycle. Harley-Davidson offers many for most of its models. This Solo Saddle features a classic tuck & roll vinyl seating surface that is wrapped around a poured and contoured pad that maximizes comfort while maintaining the minimalistic “just enough to ride” […]
The Golfer… A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him. “I have some good news and some bad news,” says the surgeon. “The bad news is that I have to remove your right arm!” “Oh […]
Motor Bike Expo 10th Anniversary In Verona, Italy (January 18-21). Custom Chrome Bike Show Winners.
Published by February 5th, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s my 5th report in 12 days about the famous Italy Motor Bike Expo (160,000 paying visitors, 600 custom bikes on the floor during 4 days…) and you may be confused by some bikes that I am featuring more than one time. No, it’s not a mistake. The reason is that the most interesting customs […]
New Finish For Your Wheels. Hydrographics Printing.
Published by February 4th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.HD Wheels has been since many years the address to go to for fancy wire wheels with rims, hubs spokes and nipples finished in polished, chrome, black chrome, black nickel, gold plating, anodizing (for aluminum parts) and powder coating finishes. And now, starting this month, Andrei Rybkin is offering a new type of finishing option for motorcycle wheels. This new technique […]
10 U.S. States Object To EPA Reducing Harley-Davidson Emissions Penalty
Published by February 3rd, 2018 in Builders and Legal.Ten U.S. states and the District of Columbia said Thursday they are challenging a decision by the Trump administration to drop a requirement that Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) spend $3 million to reduce air pollution under settlement the Obama administration announced. In 2016, the Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer agreed to pay a $12 million civil fine and […]
Gloria Tramontin Struck. Lifetime Motorcyclist. 75 Years On Two Wheels And Still Riding.
Published by February 3rd, 2018 in Books and Editorial.Gloria Tramontin was age 16 in 1941 when she started to ride solo a motorcycle. That year, women simply didn’t ride motorcycle… Overcoming prejudice and personal obstacles all her life on the road, she is still riding cross country riding with either her daughter or granddaughter from her home in New Jersey. She rode many […]
Harley Sport Glide 5.5 in. Windshield
Published by February 2nd, 2018 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The all-new 2018 Sport Glide™. Strip it down and shred city streets or load it up endless miles with some room for gear. The versatile Sort Glide comes with a quick detach front Mini-Fairing allowing for an attitude change on the fly. If you load up your bike for endless miles, you may prefer to […]
New Rinehart Racing MotoPro 45 Slip-On Exhaust For Harley-Davidson Touring Models. Big Look. Big Sound.
Published by February 1st, 2018 in Customs and Exhaust.Rinehart Racing, known for producing performance-driven exhaust systems for American motorcycles, introduces the 4.5-inch MotoPro 45 line of slip-on exhausts for Harley-Davidson touring models. In edition of performance, they offer the distinctive Rinehart Racing sound thanks to the company’s proprietary baffle design. TThe larger diameter 4.5-inch canister on the MotoPro 45 creates a deep, powerful […]
“Don’t save what is left after spending; spend what is left after saving.” “Borrow Wisely, If At All. If you’re smart, you’re going to make a lot of money without borrowing.” “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” “Anyone Can Become […]
Rebuild Kit For Harley-Davidson “Reverse Motor” Tri-Glide Models
Published by February 1st, 2018 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Terry Components now offers a rebuild kit for the “Reverse Motor” in all Harley-Davidson Tri-Glides. Included in the kit are: a new armature, a new field assembly (magnets), a new brush cap, and a new planetary gear shield. Terry Components reverse motor rebuild kits make it easy and economical to repair the Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide back-up […]
Fits 5-3/4″ Headwinds headlights with screw in bezels (1-5200, 1-5500, 1-5600, 1-5800 series), US Headlights: 5-3/4″ Viper Headlight Housing (1-5800U), Tradewinds: 5-3/4″ Bradley Bullet Horizontal Groove Headlight Housing (1-5201TWCA). MAY FIT: After market threaded buckets with screw-in bezels. Does Not Fit: Harley-Davidson headlight buckets. MSRP $89.00. At Headwinds. Lighting.
Ken’s Factory Twin-Cam Powered Mazda
Published by January 31st, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Ken Nagai, (owner/founder of Ken’s Factory), is a great custom motorcycle builder, and although this project rolls on 4 wheels, it’s a V-Twin powered based on a 60’s Mazda Carol and worth the interest, I guess, of most of my readers. In Japan like in the US, most custom motorcycle lovers are also car buffs. […]
Harley-Davidson Announces Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2017 Results. Struggling To Reverse A Four-year Sales Decline. Closing Kansas City Plant.
Published by January 30th, 2018 in Builders and Events.Harley-Davidson worldwide retail motorcycle sales were down 6.7% in 2017 compared to 2016. U.S. retail sales decreased 8.5% and international retail sales were down 3.9%. In 2017, Harley shipped 241,498 motorcycles total, down about 8% from a year earlier. Harley-Davidsom is struggling to reverse a four-year sales slide, with growth overseas somewhat helping offset a […]
Polaris Reports 2017 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results. Record Fourth Quarter Sales Up 18%. Expecting A sharper-Than-Expected Slowdown In Growth In 2018.
Published by January 30th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Reported sales for the fourth quarter of 2017 increased 18% to a record $1,431 million; adjusted sales were $1,430 million, up 17%, a majority from organic growth. Total 2017 dealer inventory was up 1% year-over-year; ORV dealer inventory was down 6%. “I am proud of the Polaris team and excited to see their dedication and hard […]
Bonhams Hits $2.86 Million At Vegas Motorcycle Auction. Led by the record-setting 1951 Vincent Black Lightning, Bonhams annual Las Vegas motorcycle auction posted $2.86 million in sales and a 75 percent sell-through rate. The Black Lightning sold at the Rio hotel and casino for $929,000, the most ever paid at auction for a collector motorcycle. […]
The Metamorphosis Of The Chief Ambassador
Published by January 29th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You know the saying. “The work of a biker is never done”. What about the work of a Custom Builder? And what about this project from Bryan Fuller that I published “finished” in bare steel for the first time in September 2012? You are now looking at a multi-year metapmorphosis of an old bike into […]
Squarespace’s 2018 Super Bowl Commercial Will Star Keanu Reeves And Arch Motorcycles
Published by January 28th, 2018 in Editorial and Videos.For its fifth Super Bowl, Squarespace, the company letting you build websites and online stores by providing custom templates, will star actor Keanu Reeves. According to the company Keanu Reeves is a long time Squarespace personal user and use these templates to create and update the website of his motorcycle company Arch Motorcycles. Squarespace’s selling […]
Indian Recalls Some 2015-2017 Roadmaster Motorcycles
Published by January 27th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Water has a chance of getting into the Indian Roadmaster’s rear wiring harness causing the brake light to stay illuminated. Owners will be notified and the potential problem will be remedied, free of charge.Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the […]
High Performance Tappet Cuffs for 2017-18 Harley Milwakee-Eight Models
Published by January 27th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The latest iteration of the beloved Big Twin is proving to be a stout motor that responds well to hop ups and a sound flogging, making it a favorite of S&S Cycle. One of the components S&S was not happy with is the plastic tappet guides that could potentially let tappets twist under high RPM […]
The Jack Ehret Speed Record-Setting 1951 Vincent Black Lightning Auctioned For $929,000 In Las Vegas
Published by January 26th, 2018 in Builders, Editorial and Events.To the sound of cheers and applause in a packed ballroom at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Bonhams – led by auctioneer Malcolm Barber – just sold the rare, original condition, British-made, Australian speed record-setting, 1951 Vincent Black Lightning motorcycle for $929,000, making it the most valuable motorcycle ever sold at auction. […]
The New 2018 Harley-Davidson American Flat Track Racing Factory Team
Published by January 26th, 2018 in Editorial, Events and Racing.The team was announced to the Harley-Davidson dealer network during meetings held today in Nashville. Halbert, Robinson and Vanderkooi will compete on Harley XG750R race bikes, mixing veteran savvy with youthful potential in a three-rider effort contesting the 2018 American Flat Track (AFT) Twin series. Returning rider Brandon Robinson will be joined by seasoned pro […]
Twin Power Adds A Clutch Kit For The Slip Assist Models
Published by January 26th, 2018 in Driveline and Editorial.V-Twin Power is making 2018 exciting for V-twin enthusiasts with the introduction of their new Clutch Kits for 2013-2017 Big Twin models with slip assist clutch. Made in the USA for Twin Power, these clutch kits offer riders an affordable replacement option that provides stellar performance. Each high-performance kit comes with 9 friction plates with […]
2018 Harley-Davidson “Battle of the Kings”
Published by January 25th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The “Battle Of The Kings” is this year a competition between 250 authorized Harley-Davidson dealers from 21 countries wishing to show their skills at customizing a factory Harley with a strictly enforced budget of $7350 (€6,000). The list of models for this year’s contest is limited to the Street 750, Street Rod, Iron 883, Forty-Eight, […]
Dressing In Gloss Black The Harley Milwaukee-Eight Engine
Published by January 25th, 2018 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.New Gloss Black Precision Engine Covers from Kuryakyn take blacked-out Milwaukee-Eight® power plants deeper to the dark side. Now available in smooth gloss black, Precision covers serve as an extension of the Milwaukee-Eight’s design language, enhancing the sinister look of Harley-Davidson® “Special” and CVO Touring models, as well as the Gloss Black Engine Cover Kit […]
