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 […]
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No Kickstand Frame Kit For Harley Touring Bikes
Published by 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 […]
Strong Support. Cast Steel Weld-On Rear Fender Bracket
Published by 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 […]
New Fat Katz 30″ Tombstone Classic Steel Front Fender For Harley FL Models
Published by 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 […]
Corbin’s Smuggler Trunk for 2007 – 2013 Victory Vision
Published by 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 […]
New Premium Tour-Pak® Latches From Harley-Davidson
Published by 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 […]
To Be Seen At The Custom Chrome Europe Show Tomorrow. Paughco “New King” & “Dished And Axed” Gas Tanks For Sportsters.
Published by 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 […]
Extended Nacelle For Raked Harley Road King
Published by 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 […]
Street Fighter Quarter Fairing For Dual Light Harley-Davidson Dyna Models
Published by 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 […]
Harley Sportster Trike Conversion Kits
Published by 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 […]
Harley FXR Redesigned Corbin Chin Spoiler
Published by 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 […]
Custom 1/4 Fairing For Harley-Davidson Fat Bob
Published by 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 […]
The Musket 998 V-Twin Bike Unveiled
Published by 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 […]
Baggster Kit To Turn Your Sportster Into A Bagger
Published by 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 […]
Bagger Audio Double Up Saddlebag Speaker Lids
Published by 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 […]
Mustang Hard Trunks For Long Distance Riders
Published by 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 […]
Designer Side Covers for 2009-2013 Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by 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 […]
Top Of The Line Scandinavian Leather Saddlebags
Published by 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 […]
If You Are Into Antique Motorcycles
Published by 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.
Harley-Davidson Stealth Luggage Rack For Touring Models
Published by 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 […]
Carbon Fiber Fenders. Have You Thought About It?
Published by November 15th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.They appear on quite a few customs. The reasons? Light, very strong and durable and a unique look if you keep them “raw”, non painted. Carbon fiber fenders and tanks are not new in the industry, but more often used on sport bikes. Rods & Rides Motorcycle company sees an opportunity in the American V-Twin […]
ABS Composite Versus Fiberglass. Savings…
Published by November 13th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.“Cyril. I’ve got a new process where I’m able to reproduce some of my components in ABS composite. See images of my Harley Dyna chin fairing for 2006 and up models, including the popular ‘Switchback’ and ‘FatBob’ models. With this new process I’m able to reproduce these parts at a significantly lower price than I […]
New Fat Katz 26″ Steel Front Fender For Harley-Davidson FL Models
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.After launching a new bagger gas tank for baggers (model Cool 7), Fat Katz Inc. is now introducing a new 26″ wheel front fender called the Laredo Classic FLC 106 for Harley-Davidson FL models. (picture of prototype) The Laredo Classic is a 13 gauge steel bagger fender that has a round shape ending with the […]
Neck Tie To Dress Up Your Frame
Published by September 30th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.One of the most popular add-ons for those building their bike from the ground up is to dress up the frame with decorative gusset pieces. You can make yours or buy this “Neck Tie”, maybe do a little bit of grinding to perfectly fit your tubes angle, then weld it. And if your bike is […]
Corbin Warbird Treatment On Harley-Davidson Dyna-Glide
Published by July 19th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.After featuring Corbin’s Warbird Body Kit for the Harley venerable FXR model, it was just a matter of hours before the requests came in for a new version for the Dyna-Glide. Warbird components are designed to work together for a unified look or can be used individually to convert a stock Dyna-Glide into a very […]
Swedish Style Frame In Any Configuration. Rigid Or Softail.
Published by July 6th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Clean, high quality, minimalistic and functional designs have always characterized the Swedish style. Since 1982 Peder Johansson builds in his Swedish Hogtech shop both long and not so long bikes based on his proprietary frames made by hand from the best possible materials to extremely tight tolerances. But what most people in the USA don’t […]
