A good design can be declined on many parts. I already introduced you to the “Rapide” line of Crime Scene Choppers including an air cleaner and taillight. A little brother is born with the Rapide Headlight. So now you have a complete and coherent theme from front to rear of your bike. Design is reminiscent […]
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Crime Scene Choppers New Rapide Headlight.
Published by April 29th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Choppers Inc. Red Wings
Published by April 28th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.In typical Billy Lane style, these new “Red Wings” are very retro-art-deco and made to be installed on your frame gusset. They are hand bent and very easy to install. Only $149.00 (hardware not included). Make your bike fly. Choppers Inc.
Glass Design Parts For Your Custom Bike.
Published by April 22nd, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.You have seen some one-off glass parts used by some builders on top custom bikes, mainly oil tanks, velocity stacks, covers. I just discovered this company called Iron Glass Design, a studio dedicated to bolt-on custom glass inserts and covers. Why glass? Owner Ted will tell you that nothing compares to the beauty and depth […]
Detroit Bros New Headlight And Air Cleaner
Published by April 18th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.The new “Malice” Head Light includes a mounting bracket and will bolt-on to most front ends, and features a super-bright GE hand spot lamp (MSRP $169.99) in raw aluminum or in polished aluminum ($189.99. Their new “Malice’ Velocity Stack will fit your stock HD Big Twin Carburetor from ’84+, and will also fit your S&S […]
Your bike was in storage for a few weeks or for a long winter. Time to ride again, But your bike will not start. And you already know the problem: accumulation of fuel related gums and varnishes. Never fun to diassemble your carb. to clean it when your friends wait for you rumbling their bikes […]
Mercury Customs New ProLite™ Wide Fender Lighting
Published by April 15th, 2008 in Accessories and Editorial.ProLite is an easy to install lighting solution to fuse your taillight (run/brake) and turn signals in a minimalist accessory and to install under your wide tire rear fender. In addition to the sleek design, the beauty of ProLite is to conform to the width and arc of fenders used with 200, 240, 280 and […]
TAG Heuer Night Vision Riding Glasses
Published by April 8th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.TAG Heuer promises that their new pair of Night Vision Driving Glasses is going to maximize your riding performance. Originally developed for drivers in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the glasses feature titanium frames and Reflex-style flexible temples. Dont ask me how they work, but I understand that it’s all about using some contrast […]
No Corona should be drunk without a lime. The Lime Bomber is your beer best friend. It’s a very simple accessory to shove a lime or lemon into your Corona without creating a mess. You just position the loader on top of your bottle, drop the citrus of your choice and in one swift motion […]
Hot And Funny Riding Gear For Your Beard.
Published by March 22nd, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.You ride in an area that’s likely to stay very cold for a while longer. So, check out this Beard Cap. I admit that this headgear is somewhat funny looking, but who cares if it makes you comfortable when you ride in freezing temperatures. It’s made from Icelandic Wool and covers the entire head save […]
Solo Bag For Your Bobber Or Chopper
Published by March 18th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.How many of you who are riding a Bobber or Chopper wish they had a place to carry some stuff, whatever it can be. A bag you can put on and remove in less than 1 minute. A solo bag that you usually install on the left side, although right side is also an option […]
New And Legal Vintage License Plates
Published by March 14th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Your bobber or chopper is from another time or you built a new-retro one. There is an accessory on your retro looking bike that is never going to look right. Your license plate. A company called CR8-APL8 (of course, it stands for “create a plate”) offers legal vintage looking plates for motorcycle and car enthusiasts. […]
Eco-Fabulous In Chopper Couture
Published by March 13th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.I wrote before about Chopper Couture, a brand committed to green living designing and manufacturing a line of edgy women fashion tops, pants, jackets and hoodies, all made with eco-friendly bamboo, lyocell and organic cotton. All the clothing line is individually artisan silkscreen printed by hand and embellished with Swarovski crystals. Ladies, now Chopper […]
If I ride more than 50 miles on the highway at above 70 mph I know I need to wear goggle eyewear, or I begin to cry like a baby. And trust me, I have tried, and lost, many regular biker sunglasses. Nothing else works for me. Oh! you ride a Bobber and stay mostly inside […]
Shovelhead Engine Scale Model Running Like The Original.
Published by March 3rd, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Why would you spend months building a Shovelhead engine scale model using the materials and metals from the original?. Because you have a passion for anything mechanical AND because you are a true Artist. But wait, this 1:3 scale model is built using standard tools, no CNC machining. Each component is designed and shaped using […]
Hug Shirts To Light Up Your Valentine’s Day
Published by February 14th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Come within hugging distance of your significant other (I learned that it is supposed to be 6 ft or 2 meters for my European readers) and these pixilated hearts begin to flash. Proof that you are in love! During your normal activities only two and a half hearts will light up on your shirt. Get […]
Some need one, even two to carry and not lose…whatever they want to carry or hide when they ride. This one has the merit of not looking like the other boring chrome cylinders. Of course, will work well on bikes with a warrior theme. (IMO too many ‘barbaric’ bikes on the road). Anyway, just to […]
Find Your way On Your Bobber Or Chopper
Published by January 31st, 2008 in Accessories and Editorial.Of course, you are not going to install a cumbersome GPS on your chopper or bobber handlebars. Of course, whatever the distance you ride on your bare bone bike, like everybody you get lost. Garmin, a leader in GPS just launched the Forerunner 405, a sexy GPS watch looking like a watch and not like […]
When you ride fast or in the rain, pants clips can be very useful. Clips are not new, but these ones seem to work a little bit better at protecting you from wind and water, and also look better. Can it even be a piece of conversation? Your lady may want some too because they are “bikers […]
Seems very interesting to me. As you can imagine, I have hooked and unhooked trailers thousand of times, and in all possible and perilous situations: trailer full, empty, on a slope, on sand, on snow with different vehicles with hitch and receiver at different levels. A real pain and a safety issue for the trailer, […]
Sterling Silver Dog Tag To Keep Your Secret Computer Files
Published by January 16th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Finally, you can have a good justification for wearing some man jewelry. These sterling silver dog tags in different styles hold an included 2 GB USB memory stick. Now you know where are your secret compter files, whatever they can contain. They come on a 24-inch chain and feature a secure lock technology. All dog tags […]
Exhaust Tips. Are You Rocket or Spade?
Published by January 16th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Exhaust.A1 Cycles just released new exhaust tips to fit all true dual exhaust systems. They come in three different designs: Rocket 1 Rocket 2 and the Spade (which will complement very well my Spade Velocity Stack). Looking even better in contrast to black pipes. They attach in 2 minutes with stainless button heads (don’t forget to loctite). […]
Motorhead Extraordinaire At A Discount
Published by January 16th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.You can save a lot of money on your garage or shop workspace equipment (and put the difference in more parts) by going to the website of Motorhead Extraordinaire. They sell brand new stuff but also have a page called “junk yard Specials” where you can find at heavely discount prices demo units, slightly blemished […]
Old Ford Inspired Air Cleaner
Published by January 9th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.If you didn’t know, Hank Young was born and raised in a Rodder family. Hank has worked on (and still do) and owned (and still do) quite a few Hot Rods. So, no surprise that his proprietary parts have all this old cars feel. Like this air cleaner which incorporates a vintage Ford style horn […]
The oldest known dice were excavated as part of a 5000-year-old backgammon set, at an archeological site in south-eastern Iran. The newest ones come from Jaxon 5 from Wild Card Customs (817-831-9700) and will fit any valve stem. Offered in 4 different styles: Lucky 13, Starz, Skull, and The 5. By the way, Jaxon will […]
It happened to me. Without warning my welding supply shop moved to nowhere. Panic, I need today some replacement parts. I wished that I could have had the help of an online source to locate who would be my new vendor. Now it exists. The Welding Supply Guide is one of the most comprehensive directories on […]
Converse Is A Century Old. Yippee. New Shoes For Me.
Published by January 4th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Like many of you I am a Converse addict. From low top to high top and everything between, in canvas, suede and leather (ok, from time to time I cheat with a couple of other brands). And if you didn’t know, Converse is celebrating its 1st century. 100 years of basketball, music and cultural rebellion. Their shoes have helped grow […]
