Published by Cyril Huze May 19th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.
Love it or hate it, many wish to size up their bike front wheel. From cruiser to bagger. In most cases, depending of the taller wheel size you decide, it implies raking your bike neck, a task requiring skills in cutting & welding that should be accomplished by a good professional. But the job is [...]
Published by Cyril Huze May 14th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Hand made fenders for a perfect fit when using Avon MKII tires on 16″ rims (5.00/16″ tires) on rigid frames. They follow the tire profile hug it while still providing adequate clearance for tire expansion, debris needing to go through. These strong 15 gauge steel rear fenders have a bit more sidewall than many fenders [...]
Published by Cyril Huze May 9th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
One of the preferred gas tank shapes by those wishing to give your bike an old school look to their bikes. Narrow and available in a single- or dual-cap version for any custom build (looks very good on a Sportster.) This wasp-style gas tank is constructed from precision steel stampings and holds 2.2 gallon of [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 28th, 2013
in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
A lot of those into the vintage chopper scene love to use a Sportster gas tank (even if not installed on genuine Sportster) that most of the time they narrow and mount Frisco style, high on the frame backbone. It cost time and/or some coin to professionally modify a stock Sporty gas tank to cut [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 25th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Stretched and lowered touring bags look good but all know that you keep scratching them when you turn. Well, the solution to minimize the damage is to install skid plates. These ones offered by Canadian based Asskikr Custom Cycles are made from high quailty polished stainless and are secured by strong 3M adhesive. They run [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 17th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
You may wonder why anyone would like his bagger to rest sitting flat on the ground. Hate for the kickstand? Stability? Looks? Piece of conversation? To score extra points in bike show competitions? Is there any interest for a frame setup letting you do this? Curtis Hoffman thinks so and created the “No-Kickstand Lay-Frame” kit [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 13th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Jesse at the Gasbox made these cast steel, weld-on rear fender mount brackets, meant for welding to the seat cross bar on rigid frames. Cut, grind, file to make it your own. You can rework the radius that fits against your fender or flatten it out to fit the profile of the fender you are [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 12th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
More choice for those looking to go tall with their Harley FL bike. A 30″ steel strong front fender (13 gauge) called the Tombstone FLC 107 keeping the Harley overall design for front and tail cut. This new fender is sold with pre-drilled holes (you can request without) and billet spacers for bolt-on installation. The [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 7th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Seats.
Fans of the Victory Vision have a new option to improve the overall look of their preferred tourer while adding convenient storage. The Smuggler Trunk is artfully designed and color matched to your paint by Corbin to improve look while adding convenient storage. Pop open the door and you have access to over 15 liters [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 2nd, 2013
in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Simply Press to Open and Close with new These Self-Aligning Latches from Harley-Davidson (P/N 53000253 Gloss Black, P/N 53000252 Chrome; $99.95.) They eliminate the traditional catch and clamp design to ease access to the Tour-Pak® luggage. A push of the button releases the lock and pops the lid open for convenience. Simply press down on [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 22nd, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Heavy presence of American vendors at the 2013 Custom Chrome Show in Mainz, Germany. Although vendors are still setting up at the time of this writing (CCE Dealer Show starts tomorrow Saturday March 23), let me introduce you to the new products that Paughco is going to introduce to the European dealers on Saturday and [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 16th, 2013
in Chassis, Editorial and Electrical.
More you rake your bike and more your headlight will light up the sky, which is of course not its purpose…With a traditional headlight , it’s an easy fix. With a Nacelle, the only way to fix this issue is to use an extended Nacelle. Especially if you go for the setup 40-degree Rake/Big Wheel [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 5th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Illusion Motorcycles is introducing a Street Fighter style quarter fairing for Dynas. Designed specifically for Dual Headlight models, this fairing provides a sleek sinister look while deflecting air flow from the bar area up. The fairing is precision fabricated for a straightforward installation using factory Harley-Davidson brackets. Currently available exclusively from Illusion Motorcycles, it is offered [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 1st, 2013
in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Why would you want to turn a Sportster into a trike? Because you own one, loves it, getting older? and would enjoy all the benefits that having a third wheel can provide… Paughco is offering Sportster trike conversion kits that have been packaged so that they can be assembled in one shot or in stages [...]
Published by Cyril Huze February 26th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Designed to integrate the lines of the FXR into the bottom end for a more visually streamlined look, Corbin’s spoiler flows over the frame downtubes and features a large duct, specifically designed for proper engine cooling. Fits all Harley FXR chassis’ without any frame modifications. Designed to work with stock FXR foot controls, it also [...]
Published by Cyril Huze February 21st, 2013
in Chassis and Customs.
Created by and exclusively available from Dougz Custom Paint And Fabrication, a new custom 1/4 fairing for HD Fat Bob that will not obstruct your view while riding. The mounts are attached to the fairing using five 8/32 button head bolts. Delivered (almost) ready to paint. Currently at start of production, shipping time is about [...]
Published by Cyril Huze February 8th, 2013
in Accessories, Builders, Chassis and Electrical.
When I published the all new 998 cc Musket V-Twin engine, you were unanimous in expressing your admiration for this beautiful looking and sounding engine and for his creator Aniket Vardhan. But a successful attempt at building such a motor (using 500 Bullet top ends) required a full custom chassis to demonstrate its possibilities. Aniket [...]
Published by Cyril Huze January 3rd, 2013
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Obviously, nobody wants to turn a Harley Bagger into a Sportster, but many owning a Sportster would love to turn it into some kind of light touring bike with the storage of a big Bagger. The idea of offering a Sportster kit to go to the bagger look and convenience is not new. Mike Corbin [...]
Published by Cyril Huze December 22nd, 2012
in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.
While riding a Bagger, some like to go for loud, very loud… These audio lids for your touring bags are supposed to be the loudest in the business. These new urethane injection molded replacement Harley-Davidson saddlebag lids allow you to install 2 pairs of 6 x 9 inch speakers on your bike. And for moisture [...]
Published by Cyril Huze December 19th, 2012
in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
The journey is as important as the destination but when you arrive it’s good to have with you some essentials. These new Mustang Hard Top Cases are design matched to their lineup of hard saddlebags for most Harley-Davidson® metric cruisers models. Measuring a spacious 22” wide x 18” long and 13” high, these covered hard [...]
Published by Cyril Huze December 18th, 2012
in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Corbin is launching custom side covers that fit all Harley Bagger models 2009 to present. They add a nice flowing shape to your bike, either Road King, Road Glide, Street Glide or Electra-Glide! These covers were specifically designed to work with or without the Harley-Davidson saddlebag crash guards and/or heat deflectors. They are constructed of [...]
Published by Cyril Huze December 14th, 2012
in Accessories, Chassis and Editorial.
The beauty of internet is to make all vendors close to you, just a click away for an opportunity to check them out and to order, and this wherever they are located around the world. And I had to mention this Swedish workshop mastering the art of leather crafting, offering many bag models in all [...]
Published by Cyril Huze November 29th, 2012
in Chassis, Editorial and Seats.
An address you must know if you are looking for authenticity and high quality workmanship for your antique bike, including Harley-Davidson, Indian, Thor, Yale, Pope , Flying Merk, Sears, etc. Located in Oregon, Antique Moto Smith makes faithful reproduction , tanks, saddles and toolboxes for early motorcycles. And their work is superb. Check them out.
Published by Cyril Huze November 22nd, 2012
in Accessories, Chassis and Customs.
The new Stealth Tour-Pak® Luggage Rack (P/N 53000242 Chrome, P/N 53000247 Gloss Black; $239.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® adds flowing style and protects the lid of Harley-Davidson Tour-Pak luggage. Its six cantilevered aerodynamic rails appear to float above the center spar, imparting a lighter-than-air profile. Hidden mounting hardware adds to the clean design. The Stealth [...]
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