Three years ago, I introduced you to Les Ateliers Ruby, a leading brand for exceptional custom and limited edition helmets. Inspired by Steve McQueen, Science Fiction…and the great tradition of French luxury, Ruby has for motto: “Good looks and safety for all the road heroes and heroines”. Helmets are fabricated from carbon fiber, and include chrome […]
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Published by December 7th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Custom Chrome International Seals A Deal With James Gaskets
Published by December 4th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome International catalog is strengthening its product portfolio by carrying the complete line of gaskets and seals from legendary manufacturer. James Gaskets has the most complete product line of Harley-Davidson aftermarket gaskets and seals in the industry. The company reputation for producing superior gaskets combined with its professional ethic earned the respect of industry […]
US Government NTSB Pushing Again For Mandatory Helmet Use
Published by November 23rd, 2010 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.The NTSB – National Transportation Safety Board – hopes that all US States will have mandatory helmet laws. At this day 20 states have such laws. The NTSB points out the fact that there was 4,400 deaths nationwide for 2009 and says that a law requiring all riders to wear a helmet will reduce that […]
Harley-Davidson Apparel To Fatten Bottom Line
Published by November 21st, 2010 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.The India market is huge, and waiting for Harley-davidson models to be more affordable for them when bikes will be assembled locally, many Indians can now start living the American Way Of Life and make a fashion statement by wearing the Bar & Shield logo. Currently the India Harley merchandise revenue stands at 5%. However Harley-Davidson […]
Harley-Davidson Removable Boom Audio Cruiser Amp and Speaker Kit
Published by November 19th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Electrical.This new Audio and Speaker Windshield-Mounted kit ($399.95) is a black and chrome enclosure that mounts to the inside of the detachable windshield, resting below the cross brace to maintain a low-profile appearance. The waterproof enclosure conceals two 3.5-inch speakers behind a rich black grille. Simply unplug the speaker enclosure wiring, and the unit can […]
Another storage idea coming from JIMS USA. An unusual place to carry and hide a variety of small items such as your bike registration, insurance papers, cash, keys, etc. This “bike pocket” is easily attached to any stock Twin Cam, cam cover and is ideal for custom bikes with no storage. The unique adapter ring […]
Everybody Looking For A Cruise Mate
Published by November 3rd, 2010 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Some parts don’t fall in the category of sexy after-market accessories but are still very much sought after by many bikers to improve their riding experience. Example, the Cruise Mate, a lever operated throttle/cruise assist invented by Thomas Lane in his garage a few years ago. Some manufacturers like Big Dog Motorcycles have adopted it […]
New Harley-Davidson Gloss Black Engine Covers
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.For Harley-Davidson Softail, Touring and Dyna owners whose bikes are way over-chromed, Harley-Davidson released a series of Gloss Black Engine Covers to convert a powertrain to an elegant “tuxedo black” look. Manufactured from original equipment components to ensure a perfect fit, these covers are masked and coated with temperature-resistant Gloss Black paint to provide a […]
May be useful to those of you tinkering just a little bit on your bike in your garage and those wishing to feel somewhat safer while on the road. This compact tool replaces 23 separate size wrenches. Narrow profile to fit in the smallest drawer or bike pouch. Each end of the wrench features an hexagonal head […]
2 Minutes To Assemble A 2011 Victory Cross Country. Really?
Published by October 28th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Videos.From an empty frame to a new complete motorcycle ready to be shipped to a dealer, how much time it takes a manufacturer? Multiple answers: it depends of the manufacturer, of the model, and I doubt that any of them will tell you precisely, although they all know. To see one complete assembly you can […]
Jesse James Bidding Good Bye To His Personal Custom Mac Tool Box
Published by October 26th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.West Coast Choppers is closing and Jesse James is selling his Bad Customized Mac Tool Box. At 6 foot tall, 12 foot long and 27″ deep this baby can store all what you will ever need to build a custom, either full blown custom motorcycle or car, but doesn’t necessarily help you become a good […]
Art-Deco License Plate Bracket
Published by October 24th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Curved license plate sidemount brackets are not new, but like with all motorcycle parts, a couple of new twists or in this case bends, and you get a totally new accessory.
New Windshield For Harley-Davidson Road King Models
Published by October 13th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.In Daytona, Klock Werks is debuting their new “Billboard Flare” Windshield conceived specifically for Harley Road King. Modeled after the original FLARE Windshield, the Billboard FLARE features the patented Klock Werks hips on the side and flip on the top. The company states computer simulation combined with real world testing produced a windshield in one […]
Leather Side Bags For Metric Bikes
Published by October 13th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Stop complaining about me not featuring the same cool parts I introduced you to for American bikes for Metric Bikes. Mo-tique is introducing 2 new and unique genuine leather side bags from Ledrie with Custom Wings mounting bracket for metric cruisers.
New Accurate And Inexpensive Motorcycle Wheel Aligning Tool
Published by October 8th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Misaligned wheels can cause skewed braking, oversteer or understeer, drifting or pulling in one direction, and steering head shake. There are many wheels/tires alignment methods, from cords to straight edges to lasers and everything between. This one promises to be faster and more accurate.
Fasten Your Belt Chopper Style
Published by October 5th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.In his Hardtail Choppers shop in Washington State, John Grant builds very cool custom rigid frames, wishbone sidecar loops, casts steel replacement necks and rear axle plates. To use motorcycle parts for other purposes than bikes is not new. But frame rear axle plates as a buckle system for your pants belt? Brand new. Each […]
Replacement Speedometer for 2003 Indian Motorcycles
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Indian Motorcycle Company of Kings Mountain is helping owners of Indian Spirit, Scout and Chief Motorcycles produced in 2003 replace their speedometer with a new one branded with the Indian logo and an exact fit to the original motorcycle. Auto Meter Products was the OE speedometer manufacturer for Indian Motorcycles produced in 2003 […]
New Limited Edition Retro Helmets
Published by September 12th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Loving throwbacks and retro lids? Me too. But vintage helmets, as beautiful as they can be, will not offer the protective technology of the new ones. These 2 models (Stunt on left, Speed Soul on right) were created by Bell to pay homage to Bell’s founder Roy Richter who created his first helmet back in […]
Full Face Krazy Klown Motorcycle Helmet. Ha, Ha.
Published by September 5th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Do you love to clown around while riding your motorcycle? Or do you suffer from Coulrophobia, or in laymen’s term, a completely irrational fear of clowns? Justin Knauer, Senior Developer at ICON® Motosports, sent me the following text, to entertain you? or to make you buy one of his Helmets, most more serious. “Coulrophobia, […]
PhatBack Kit For Your Harley-Davidson Touring Model
Published by August 27th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Not really my style but I understand that some of you can like it. From a young company I just discovered – they incorporated in 2008 – the PhatBack RT (RT for rumble trunk) is conceived to extend the cruising aspect of your bagger with a concealed storage compartment that opens like a rumble seat. […]
Handy Industries Closed Its Doors. Looking For A Buyer.
Published by August 18th, 2010 in Accessories and Editorial.Although the motorcycle industry seems to bottom out, there are still a number of good companies unable to make it through the US economic recession. For over 40 years Handy® Industries has been manufacturing professional shop equipment and also truck accessory products and many of us in the industry use their products, especially their great […]
Demonstration Of The Latest And Greatest Motorcycle Crash Avoidance System
Published by August 2nd, 2010 in Accessories, Editorial and Videos.New Battistinis Harley-Davidson Speaker Grill Covers
Published by July 23rd, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.I told you before. Rikki Battistini will not stop punching holes until there are no more motorcycle solid parts to hole punch. Good for you if you already started to use his now extensive classy line of custom parts. No risk you will get lost in choosing the correct part to follow a coherent theme. […]
Harley-Davidson Dyna Big And Bad Solo Bag
Published by July 15th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A couple of years ago Garage Leathers launched a full line of solo leather bags for Rigid, Softail, Sportster and Dyna style motorcycles. To answer to the request of riders wanting to keep the cool look of the solo bag but wishing more storage capacity, Robert Camardo has just designed and produced a larger bag […]
The Garage Motorcycle Wheel Crate Workstand Reinvented
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Controls and Editorial.You tinker with your bike, perform your own basic maintenance, don’t have much available room in your garage and no budget for a professional lift. You can make your own crate workstand with a piece of wood and 2 dairy crates, or use a pre-made one offering sturdiness, stability and versability. This “professional” Wheel Crate […]
Harley-Davidson Touring Fork Boots
Published by July 3rd, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.You saw them a few days ago as prototypes in raw finish just off the CNC machine. Now you see them installed for the 1st time in black contrast against aluminum finish. And if you didn’t know these Rikki Battistini fork boots are just one more part in his line of “hole” parts. It already includes: Grips, Footpegs, […]
