You must know now that I love toolboxes. From inside to outside. They are the daily companions of our lives and the big helpers in our custom motorcycle ventures. I work better with a well organized and beautiful tool chest by my side. And toolboxes can provide more options that keeping our tools. Like this […]
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Kobalt 53″ Tool Chest. Sound System and Fridge Included.
Published by September 5th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Harley-Davidson Edition Fender Stratocaster Guitar.
Published by August 31st, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.You will need to love Harley, love playing guitar, be rich or one at least one of the above to be able to acquire this special edition guitar. To commemorate the 105th birthday of Harley, Fender has built this guitar using nickel, chrome and lots of black with socket head Allen screws of the same […]
Battistini’s New Saddlebag Latch Covers
Published by August 20th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Rikki Battistini sells quite a few parts to customize your bagger, all with the same “hole theme” to help you make your customizing design coherent from front to rear ad from side to side. New and visually appealing are these new latch covers offered in polished, chrome and black. For sale on Battistinis Website or call Rikki on my […]
I am amazed by the number of new beer accessories released almost every day by independent inventors trying to auto finance their booze budget. If you are of the Rambo type who needs to feel secure by carrying six rounds of beer ammunitions, The Beerdolier is what you need for your next bike rally (avoid carrying […]
Smallest And Loudest Motorcycle Horn On The Market
Published by August 8th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Or you have a bulky horn on your factory bike and would like to replace it by a mini one. Or you want to install a horn as discreet as possible on your custom bike…because it’s the law. Here is a chrome mini horn with 3 different chrome covers (“reflection”, “warrior”, “cross”). The horn has […]
Garmin And Harley-Davidson Team Up To Offer GPS Navigator
Published by August 5th, 2008 in Accessories and Editorial.Garmin today announced the introduction of the Road Tech Zumo, from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. A customized version of Garmin’s popular motorcycle-specific GPS device specially enhanced for Harley owners, the Road Tech Zumo is on display and available for sale beginning the week of Aug. 4 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and around the world […]
Pretty Craftsman AXS Tool Chests
Published by July 29th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.I have fond memories of the time where, like many today’s professionals, I started building bikes in my garage. Wish I had one of those beautiful tool chests . More for individuals than for professionals (although…), these cool looking Craftsman AXS 13-Drawer 27 inch combo will let you store your tools in style. Pick your […]
Indian Motorcycle Launches Iconic American Brands
Published by July 15th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Events.Not a surprise. In order to offer its riders (and non riders looking for the cool factor) Indian Motorcycle just launched “Iconic American Brands, Inc.” to develop high-performance riding clothes and premium sportswear under the Indian brand. The first collection should be on sale at Indian dealerships and select department and specialty stores in the fall of […]
Beerhandler. For All Those Who Can’t Handle A Beer.
Published by July 14th, 2008 in Accessories and Editorial.Is it another example of American creativity? Or a superb Chinese idea to take a few more dollars out of the hands of the Americans? C’mon. Do you need this handle to hold your beer? The argument is that “you have a nice cold beer in your and enjoying a hot summer when someone bumps on yo […]
Xena Disc-Lock Alarm. Looks And Sounds Good To Me.
Published by July 8th, 2008 in Accessories and Editorial.Why a lock would not look good on your bike? You must admit that this one is looking cool in its high nickel content stainless steel mono block construction. But I would not talk about it if it would not perform equally well. It incorporates a 110 db shock and motion sensor that you alarm […]
Parisian Designer Jerome Coste was reading a Japanese motorcycle magazine and fell in love with the spirit of the Tokyo biker gangs who expertly mixed street and vintage motorcycling culture. Hence came the idea for a brand of helmets that would incorporate retro design with modern technology. It’s the way Jerome acquired his obsession […]
Sucker Punch Sally’s New Taste
Published by July 6th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.During Sturgis “Sucker Punch Sally” is going to host a Bike Giveaway at the legendary Buffalo Chip. The reason or the pretext? The Launch of 2 drinks: a “Sucker Punch Original Octane” energy drink and a “Punch Shine” classic 120-proof moonshine! Wow! I would have thought that Sucker Punch Sally would launch first…a Punch drink. […]
Jim Nasi Better Looking Touring Solution
Published by June 28th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.If I have a good memory, Arlen Ness was the 1st builder in 93 to offer custom bags. At the time, I bought 2 sets for my customs. Then it was Corbin in a very different style. And during these last 3 years the number of bag kits released, (a total package including the rear […]
Good looking Mini DOT helmets are a rare find. Just be careful with vendors affixing a DOT approved sticker in an otherwise novelty helmet, except if you want to confuse who you know. Your problem, not mine. Anyway, Mikes Helmets promises in his website that these 2 shells are perfectly legal. They are just a little […]
When you think that a flame is a flame and a flame mirror a flame mirror, somebody finds a way, meaning a machining technique, to make it looking different from all others. Made out of aluminum, the back of this new mirror is highly detailed and sculpted, with a high hand-polished mirror finish then chrome […]
Perewitz has just struck a deal with Continental Seating to produce a limited number of custom made theatre chairs. Individually crafted for unparalleled comfort and service the chairs are beautifully finished in durable, extremely soft, fine leather. Perewitz Theatre Chairs feature full recline adjustment and are fit with state of the art heat and massage […]
Having toured here and abroad in some many shows where jewelry vendors are present, I can tell you that it’s not too often that you can find affordable, good looking and quality biker jewelry. Outrider in North Carolina offers very nice crafted, hand-forged pieces with classy biker designs. Most sterling items are in stock and […]
Hog-Phones. Not From Harley-Davidson. Not Yet.
Published by June 23rd, 2008 in Accessories and Editorial.How come the idea of putting hog-phones in your ears didn’t come from Harley-Davidson, but from a Japanese accessory maker called Green-House.? Soon the 105th celebration is going to start in Milwaukee and I bet that among the 100’s of licensed items the Factory is going to sell with their logo on it, these “cute […]
New Diamond Parts By Covingtons Customs
Published by June 17th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Suspension.Covingtons Customs released 3 new parts to its line of Diamond Edition parts.The fork slider covers are from CNC machined billet aluminum and fit 80 and onward FLH models. The finish is black anodizing with diamond-cut fins. To match the slider covers, Covingtons are also now producing diamond-edged Street Glide dash inserts and gas doors.The […]
Wish more music volume while riding at high speed? Then you should carry a Boostaroo®! The Boostaroo is a small, inexpensive audio amplifier and splitter that will deliver up to a 400% volume increase and better audio clarity to help a rider overcome wind and road noise. This amplifier is the size of a Bic […]
Bright Idea. Stainless Steel Gas Tank.
Published by June 9th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders and Customs.Of course I worked on steel and aluminum gas tanks, but never on a stainless steel one. So, I am very interested to try this new one. Big advantage, like with aluminum, is that you will never get rust inside your gas tank (no rust remover, no messy sealer to apply before you paint it) […]
No need to be into Voodoo and Zombies. If your hand controls crave for attention, just bolt on these brake and clutch levers. Kuryakyn states that they are very comfortable due to a dished back providing high leverage with minimum reach. Fits’96-’08 H-D Models with Cable Operated Clutch (ex. ’04-’08 XL and ’08 Dressers, Road […]
One OF A Kind Floorboard Designs
Published by June 1st, 2008 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.MotoTrix is entering the motorcycle industry with unique, new floorboard designs to accessorize American v-twin motorcycles. It includes this series of hand-designed floorboards. Each and every MotoTrix floorboard is built on ¼” laser cut steel, hand polished and chromed to a mirror like, show finish. All floorboards are designed to fit FLT, FLHT, FLHS, Road […]
To replace your original equipment linkage or to complete your bike “holes theme” using other Battistinis accessories, these shifter rods are 9 1/4″ long. With the adjustment in length provided with Heim joints, they should work with most Harley-Davidson models and custom applications. Battistinis Custom Cycles.
Touring Harley-Davidson Dash Panel Inserts
Published by May 14th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.A new look for the dash face of your touring bike. These Dash Inserts are made out of billet aluminum and CNC machined. As you can see, there are many combinations offered to suit your bike and your taste. Chrome with carbon-fiber or black insert. Black with carbon-fiber or black insert. Or Carbon fiber with […]
Wimmer Machine Down Under
Published by May 4th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Engines.Of interest to my Aussie readers, Wimmer Machine is now distributed in Australia by Rollies Speed Shop. Rollies already carries products from many other world renowned companies and will now represent Wimmer Machine. The Australian company services approximately 250 different dealers located in Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Indonesia and the South Pacific Rim. Peter […]
