At this year’s V-Twin Expo Klock Werks proposed its FLARE Windshield in a new 8.5″ high size, in 3 versions: tint, dark smoke and black (3.5″, 8.5″ and 11.5″ FLARE Windshields are also available for different touring models). The company was also showing for the 1st time a FLARE version for Harley Softails and Road Kings. […]
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Klock Werks New Downforce Harley-Davidson Windshields
Published by February 20th, 2010 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The Return Of The Mororcycle Tool Bag
Published by February 19th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Don’t look further. It’s because of today’s old school trend that tool bags are back as the new accessory to complete your bike. Either for looks or for necessity or both, it doesn’t’ hurt to carry with you the basic tools to resolve some common mechanical issues. The Nash Motorcycle Company offers a new refreshed design […]
New Garmin Zumo 220 GPS Device for Motorcycles
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.When it comes to GPS device most people think about cars. As a matter of fact the sales of GPS devices conceived for motorcycle use is getting huge. Of course, bikers have a different set of needs, of course robustness and water resistant. This new Garmin Zumo 220 GPS can even endure fuel splashes and […]
Licks Cycles Custom Hand Pinstriped Biltwell Motorcycle Helmets.
Published by February 10th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Painters.The helmets are from Biltwell. The custom pinstriping or leafing (silver or gold) is hand drawn by some of the best in the business selected by Licks Cycles. They fit the Kustom Kulture lifestyle and you should own at least a couple for yourself and your gal and another couple to decorate your bachelor pad. […]
Wicked Image Fast Lane Mirrors For Touring Motorcycles
Published by January 27th, 2010 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Another choice to replace your faiting factory mirrors and go from a “Mickey Mouse Ears” look to a lot of style. These touring mirrors are offered by Wicked Image and let you see “what you have been missing”. The mirror is designed to come out further than stock Harley placement but still stay tucked into […]
Most Ridiculous Motorcycle Product Of The Year. Air Conditioning And Heating System.
Published by January 27th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.For your greatest pleasure, enjoy this video demonstrating how to look absolutely stupid riding with a vacuum canister plugged to you. Even the music is ridiculous. I can already predict your jokes….
A V-Twin engine running on your desk? Why not. Sure to impress your visitors at the office. No risk to attract the attention of EPA or CARB. This one runs using butane and a full load of it will make it run during 10 minutes during which time I promise you will not be able […]
JIMS® Engraved Harley-Davidson Saddlebag Latch Covers
Published by January 19th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.JIMS® USA is more known for manufacturing premium “American Made” engines and performance parts for Harley-Davidson than cosmetic motorcycle accessories. Still, JIMS offer custom billet saddlebag latch covers that you can have enraged with up to 15 letters to give your bagger a personalized touch. Made out of grade 6061-T6 aluminum, they bolt on original […]
Steve McQueen Limited Edition Helmet Line
Published by January 9th, 2010 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.The Steve McQueen estate is ready to intensify the marketing of the name and image of the late actor/biker and just signed yesterday a three-year licensing partnership with Troy Lee Designs to produce a limited edition helmet line. The Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda Racing Team, which includes Wil Hahn and Cole Seely, […]
Most Expensive Custom Motorcycle Helmets In The world
Published by December 19th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Do you need a limited edition helmet? Something like 1 out of 12. A head protector signed from fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, Eley kishimoto or a Sponge Bob one? Or your own one-off protector? (yes, they will measure your head). Covered with black and white tweed, red wool embroidered with pearls or totally in black mink […]
Cafe Fairing For Harley-Davidson Road King
Published by December 18th, 2009 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.I never liked traditional windshields or fairings because, while useful, they never contribute, quite the opposite, to the lines of a motorcycle. With a few exceptions in the after-market industry like this very interesting “Cafe Fairing” offered by Glide-Pro. Mounts directly via the Harley factory installed grommets on all Road King models. A specific fairing soon to […]
Does a fuel petcock deserve a post? I didn’t think so until yesterday when I realized that many of you don’t know that they are available with a universal positioning with a swivel outlet. So you can order a petcock without wondering in advance how to route your fuel line from the gas tank to the […]
West Coast Choppers Europe In Full Gear
Published by December 10th, 2009 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.All Americans rushing to sell in Europe to take advantage of the very weak US dollar, and more and more readers of the Old Continent taking a daily subscription to my Blog. I love it! So, for all those on the other side of the big pond, you may be interested to know that there […]
Vanillazilla Fairings For Harley-Davidson Sportster And Dyna Models
Published by December 9th, 2009 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Because of proportion, narrow Harley-Davidson models like Sportsters and Dynas equipped with 39 mm front ends can be disfigured by the installation of a traditional fairing. Who wants to look like a Giant-Bat-On-Tiny-Wheels running down the highway or worse, your city streets. At the same time, many riders of these models would like some wind […]
Coming Soon. Reading Cyril Huze Blog On Your Microwave.
Published by December 9th, 2009 in Accessories and Editorial.Many of you told me that their morning routine includes reading my daily news while having breakfast. Thanks to all. And soon you may be able to read my Blog while you prepare your breakfast, lunch or dinner, or whenever you use your microwave. If you don’t know, researchers all over the world are working […]
New Mega Flake Colors For Biltwell Helmets
Published by December 2nd, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.More retro looking than flake paint is mega flake paint. Now available are 5 new colors for Biltwell, Inc. open face helmets. They include Dark Silver, Gang Green, Pacific Blue, Wine Red and Disco Gold. This next generation of Biltwell helmets is the same lightweight and comfortable shell but with a few upgrades. The flake is […]
Saddlebag Chaps With Storage Bags for Harley-Davidson FLH
Published by December 1st, 2009 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Didn’t know that you could buy “chaps” for your bagger. They are made to protect your bagger’s saddlebag lids and because of their soft backside they are “gentle” to your paint. They are made to be durable, impervious to weather and prevent boot scuffs to your expensive bags. And if you need just a little […]
New Custom Valve Stems From Greg Westbury
Published by November 30th, 2009 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Fellow custom motorcycle builder Greg Westbury offers few proprietary parts, but they are all always extremely cool. Just off the C.N.C. machine, Greg sent showed me his new “Low Baller” Valve Stem Caps to make this part of your bike less boring and more original than using a 30-year old “8 Ball” or “Skull” cap design. […]
I would not be able to stay awake blogging the latest news when you are already sleeping or still not awake if I would not use some legal help from my Nespresso Citiz machine. It just happen that like all Europeens born I have a passion for good coffee and that with the help of […]
New Harley-Davidson Low Profile Razor-Pak Luggage
Published by November 23rd, 2009 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.I like everything you can imagine with a low profile. So, I like this new lean profile “Razor-Pack” luggage with a slim profile that won’t detract from the look of a custom bagger. To be precise it has a 1,900-cubic-inch capacity with dimensions of 22 inches wide by 16 inches long by 5.5 inches high. […]
Holiday Gift. Storm LED Watch.
Published by November 22nd, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Christmas is in less than 5 weeks. Ready to start your holiday shopping? As I did last year, I am going to publish a few gift ideas in a wide range of price from $20 to $???. Gifts that you may like to receive or give. Let’s start with this Circuit MK2 LED watch integrated into […]
Spectro Premium Fuel Conditioner & Stabilizer.
Published by November 12th, 2009 in Accessories and Editorial.Passing by the weather channel I was thinking of all of you living upnorth already or close to be in freezing rain & snow. Because of icy winter roads many among you have to prepare your bike for a few months of storage . Time to think about conditioning and stabilizing your tank fuel. If not, don’t wonder later why your bike will crank but not […]
Harley-Davidson Helmet Project
Published by October 25th, 2009 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.Good initiative of the Harley-Davidson Museum in partnership with the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) to present a feature exhibit of the history of helmet as function and piece of art. No, it’s not about the controversy of choosing or not to wear a helmet but an exploration of its evolution. Until November 8th […]
Lowbrow Customs Hard To Find Helmet Bubble Shields
Published by October 21st, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.In case you don’t know, the Boys at Lowbrow Customs specialize in the “hard to find” that you will have a ton of difficulties to uncover. For example they came across these quite cool new vintage NOS bubble shields available in two different styles, Standard and Grand Prix. The Grand Prix bubble shields feature a […]
Keino Cycles Brass Idle Adjusters for S&S Carburetors
Published by October 1st, 2009 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Beauty is in the details, also on bikes… From Keino (full name is Keinosuke Sasaki) these new brass idle adjusters complementing very well the aluminum and brass look of your S&S carburetor. Should I add that they are super-easy to install? Thumb your carb. in style for a price of $15.00. Fits S&S E & […]
Computing Without Being Bugged By Mosquitoes
Published by September 22nd, 2009 in Accessories and Editorial.Only gadget or best business idea of this just past Summer? If you travel the show tour, how often are you setup outside under a tent in a rally? A lot. During a rally, how often do you need to use a laptop computer to check your inventory, your prices, do your on-site bookkeeping …and check […]
