You are a gearhead. So, you need a gear clock. Especially if you didn’t get what you wanted at Christmas. This one is very industrial chic and made to hang on a wall wherever you want. Yes the rotating gears are working and covered with a rectangular piece of glass to prevent you to be […]
Archive for the 'Accessories' Category
Swarovski Skull Pocket Watch
Published by December 21st, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.I know that a lot of bikers have a soft spot for anything with a pirate theme. So, if you are still wondering, like me, what to ask or what to put under the Christmas tree Monday evening, maybe it’s not too late for this pocket watch. It features a plastic case pocket with crystal […]
Last Minute Biker Christmas Gift Idea
Published by December 17th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.He or she got everything, or you have no idea about what to offer him or her for Christmas. Uner $20.00,marker included, it’s a tee-shirt with the famous "im in ur" phrasing with blank spaces to fill out by you or the person who will receive it. Now,don’t ask me to suggest a few texts because I can be very hardcore […]
For All Biker Geeks. Utili-Key 6-in-1 Tool
Published by December 7th, 2007 in Accessories and Editorial.We’re swinging into holiday gadget giving season and this weekend I am almost certain that you are going to hit the mall or do some online shopping. To helpyou and if you are like me a biker geek, you should love this 6-in-1 tool looking like a key on your key ring. It’s the lightest […]
Licensed Harley-Davidson Bean Bags for the Holidays
Published by December 5th, 2007 in Accessories and Editorial.Sometimes, I wonder. Does Harley-Davidson really need to license an iconic motorcycle name to a company selling a line of bean bags and bean bag chairs? I guess it’s like the Elvis Presley name. Some obsessed fans would mortgage the house to buy any junk memorabilia. You already understood that I am not a potential […]
Crime Scene Choppers is introducing a new line of products called “Rapide” (a French word meaning “fast”). The Rapide line features a distinctive scallop design and a matching grill. The Rapide taillight featured in this post uses a super-bright 48 LED lamp (included) for unsurpassed visibility. The LED unit is wired for both “stop” and “run” functions. […]
DeepSickness Bars For Wicked Custom Bikes.
Published by November 16th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Frames.Greg at Greg’s Custom Cycles has a taste for bikes and parts with an aggressive stance. So, he created a line called "DeepSickness" already including a monster front end and several sets of bars. The model shown here is a tri-point design offered pre-drilled or already prepared for internal throttle use. 1 1/2" DOM steel tubing, 32" wide, […]
Oakley. The Success Story Of A Former Motorcycle Parts Rep.
Published by November 16th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Everybody loves success stories. And me even more when the guy behind it comes from the motorcycle industry. In 1975, a motorcycle parts salesman named Jim Jannard languished at his dead-end job in California. Along the way, he developed a space-age meterial called “Unobtanium” that he sold for motorcycle grips. He quit his job, and […]
Airstream Basecamp For You & Your Bikes
Published by November 13th, 2007 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Here a trailer paying homage to Airstream’s past and taking styling cues from Airstream founder Wally Byam’s original 1935 Torpedo. Modern-looking and sleek this streamlined trailer is a springboard for outdoor adventures, not a living room on wheels. Park and open out the back: a tent option, engineered by outdoor products giant Kelty, gives you […]
Sprocket Gas Cap By Covington Customs.
Published by November 11th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Frames.Shaped like a sprocket you will have no difficulty unscrewing this one. Sold vented or not vented, in polish or chrome, with a steel or aluminum bung to be welded to your gas tank. And if you ride a factory Harley still equipped with its factory gas tank, an adapter is also available. Covington Customs
Long time I didn’t introduce you to a new gadget. How many trips to the coffee machine are you doing every day? I even heard that some of you are not too busy. To kill time with a cup of coffee here the perfect accessory. Black with platinum trigger or white with gold-plated trigger. In […]
The Return Of Indian Motorcycles. Just Another Fashion Statement?
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The production of Indian Motorcycles at a manufacturing plant near Charlotte, NC has been postponed to mid-2008. No official explanation provided to me. Can the brand created in 1901 make a comeback? The only thing I know for sure is that the new company (Stellican from London who bought all Indian trademarks) has asked Serge Miska, president […]
When Peter Fonda needs money, he brings some memorabilia to the auction block. For example, his American Flag Patch from His "Easy Rider" Jacket or his gold Rolex worn in the same movie. A surprise mega-hit during its 1969 theatrical run, Easy Rider is one of those rare movies that changed the way motion pictures […]
SilverTrek Trailers announces the introduction of a limited edition Arlen Ness signature trailer. Ok, Arlen is a pioneer widely known all over the motorcycle universe. And of course SilverTrek wants to position itself in the same echelon of precision craftsmanship. Some of the most recognizable attributes to the Arlen Ness edition trailers are the smooth […]
J&P Cycles Daytona Store grand Opening
Published by October 20th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.The success story of John Parham (and of hs lovely wife Jill) is one that one day I will tell you in this Blog. In a continued sluggish motorcycle market it is very uplifting to see J&P Cycles continue to expand and remain, by far, the world’s largest catalog retailer […]
40th Anniversary Corbin Party
Published by October 19th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.No better way to start a rally than by going to a big party with your friends of the custom motorcycle scene. Mike Corbin has always offered the motorcycle industry some of the best parties you can imagine. And you can translate by very good food (even my favorite sushis), champagne, margaritas and of course gorgeous women. And it […]
Killer Style Pedals
Published by October 12th, 2007 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.I fell in love with these classic Primo BMX pedals that I see very well on a next project. They are specially constructed to still allow platform rotation. Excellent support to replace your tiny pegs and very cool as a kicker pedal. Adaptors are6061 aluminum with 3/8" or 1/2" […]
Nobody needs one more shirt. Right? But maybe you will want this one because it’s mine, and it’s printed with my cool tribal logo in the back and a small version of it above the left front pocket. At work or at play, this short sleeves shirt with 2 front pockets is very comfortable to […]
If you already got all what you need and do not know what to get (or ask) for Christmas, here is a limited edition (only 200) high polished stainless steel "Flying Eagle" to decorate your shop, office or home. The beast is 28" tall with a 12" black marble base. Since it’s a special order you need to order […]
Kustomwerks Wants To Dress Up Your Bike
Published by October 3rd, 2007 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Kustomwerks is a national distributor of after-market motorcycle parts and among other goodies they carry a full line of “Wild Cards” fenders and gas tanks. Theirheavy-duty front fenders are made from 0.080" (14 gauge) steel and are formed in one piece for added strength. The company states that […]
Hoover Garage Utility Vacuum. It Really Sux.
Published by September 30th, 2007 in Accessories and Editorial.When building a bike or just tinkering with it, you are always making a mess of your garage. And it’s a pain to wheel the house upright vacuum out to the garage. You need a wall-mounted bagless vacuum made just for workshops. It packs a powerful 12-amp motor, 5-gallon tank and a 30-foot hose. The […]
Juicy Couture Skull Fingerless Gloves
Published by September 29th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Juicy Couture is not a clothing brand adopted by many motorcycle ladies. But slap a skull with a crown and wings on lambswool fingerless gloves and, with winter coming, our companions will want them to ride with you (or alone). Hey, guys, don’t worry. They are only $65.00, less than the price of one of your mirrors. These […]
You remember the days when you got your new bicycle and it had that cool sparkly banana seat? You want an old school toll roll? Here it is. George Griego brings back the feeling with this retro tool roll. It has the plastic pipe wrapped with leather and the cool wing design, but the lid and […]
Vee Ignition Switch Housing
Published by September 25th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.This small very clean looking part is used to install an ignition switch between the cylinders. Can be bolted on our Dreamliner Motor Mount and most Evo after-market motor mounts. An adapter is available to bolt it on an original Harley equipment 2-piece Evo motor mount. Ignition key is 3 positions, or use our flush […]
I cannot resist showing you this new “tool of the trade”. It combines a black ballpoint pen, a non-drying orange highlighter, a 0.7 lead pencil, a stylus for PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a ruler with inches and centimeters and uses standard refills. Not enough to become a good bike designer, but it can help a […]
New Ness Scalloped Dash For Dressers
Published by September 17th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.You can improve a lot the look of your Dresser gas tank by replacing the so-so stock Harley-Davidson fuel cover. In his new catalog Arlen Ness is offering this scalloped fuel door cover and dash insert to add a touch of class to the dash area on dresser models. It’s made out of billet machined […]
