The management of Lehman Trikes officially announced the passing of the company founder and director John Lehman. John was 60 years old. He is survived by his wife Linda, one son – Quinten, one daughter – Leann, three surviving sisters – Gladys, Linda, Carol, and three grandchildren. The suspected cause of death is a heart […]
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Lehman Trikes’ Founder John Lehman Passed Away
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield Unveils The Thunderbird 500. To Compete In India With The Harley Sportster?
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.India. the 2nd fastest growing motorcycle market in the world. Competition intensifies and local brand leader Royal Enfield knows that it will have to compete with Harley-Davidson (15 models) and Triumph (just arriving in India with 7 models). So, Royal Enfield introduced to the media (official launch at the end of 2012) the Thunderbird 500, […]
Screaming Eagle Nightstick Touring Muflers
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The Harley touring motorcycle market getting bigger by the day, expect to see more offerings of this type. These long and lean diffusion disc mufflers produce a pleasing, raspy tone and provide enhanced air flow and back pressure to boost performance. Available in chrome or jet-black ceramic finish, they are designed for easy installation on […]
Five Michael Jordan Motorsports Competition Motorcycles To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas
Published by January 9th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These motorcycles dominated some of the toughest races in the Superstock and Superbike classes and some enthusiasts will appreciate their racing provenance and condition. Founded by NBA legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan in 2004, MJM is a respected competitor among factory-owned teams nationwide, having enjoyed significant success and numerous podium finishes. Leading the […]
If you ask me what is and will remain the next 3-year trend in custom bike building I will probably answer one mixing several influences from the past, both classic and vintage, rejuvenated with modern technology parts inspired and “borrowed” from very different purpose motorcycles like drag, race and cruise. Because nobody yet has coined […]
First Electric Self-Balanced Motorcycle
Published by January 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Both motorcycle and car, fully electric, enclosed and able to stand by itself, the C1 is described by Lit Motors (out of San Francisco) lead by Daniel Kim as the first 2-seat vehicle combining the efficiency and freedom of a motorcycle with the safety of a car. “We’re trying to open up safety to a huge market […]
Sucker Punch Sallys Back In Business. JP Barbeau New Vice President And General Manager.
Published by January 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In September 2011, when learning of the sudden death of Christian Clayton, co-owner with his father Geri of limited edition manufacturer Sucker Punch Sallys, not many in the industry thought that the company would be able to survive. At the time, Christian’s family contacted me to state their firm intention to continue the business. Then, […]
2011 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials Digital Yearbook. Only $9.99.
Published by January 7th, 2012 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.A very high quality BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials photographic yearbook containing 300 action pictures of the fastest motorcycles on our planet. Ready to download on your computer, tablet, smart phone for only $9.99. What a gift. This is the first time that “Master Of The Long Lens” Scooter Grubb makes this yearly book is available […]
Harley-Davidson Now Assembles A Total Of 5 models in India.
Published by January 6th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At the 2012 Auto-Expo in India Harley-Davidson just announced that it is now assembling l;ocally 2 new models for this market , the FXDB Street Bob and FXDC Super Glide Custom. With the introduction of two more motorcycles in its CKD line-up (Complete Knock Down assembled locally from parts), the company now assembles five models out […]
New Harley-Davidson LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits For Dyna And Softail Models
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.These New LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits from Harley-Davidson feature fast-acting, extra-bright LED lamps set in compact bullet-shaped die-cast chrome housings. In the front, the lights function as running light and directional indicators. In the rear, the lights function as running light, brake light and directional indicators. Installation does not require a control box or […]
Honda Unveils 2012 Fury Chopper Motorcycle
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Fury must be a special bike to many because Honda still makes it almost 3 years after its launch. At the time, not many gave it a chance to succeed against American style choppers. Must be because of its good value, offering a liquid cooled 1312 cc V-Twin 52º engine for a very reasonable […]
Its Now Legal For Motorcycles To Run Red Lights In Illinois. Sometimes, sensors installed in many intersections to trigger light changes are not sensitive enough to detect the weight of motorcycles. So, the Illinois legislature passed bill HB S860 which allows motorcycles stopped at a red light to go through the light if it doesn’t […]
Jet Reaction 400 MPH Target Speed
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.British Richard Brown who has already achieved a one way 2 wheel World Land Speed fastest pass at Bonneville Salt Flats is getting ready to break the current world record of 376 mph by the bullet like Ack Attack streamliner. Target speed : two way average in excess of 400mph with peak speed approaching 450mph. […]
Baker Drivetrain 12-Step Desintoxication Program
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.During these times when discretionary money to purchase new parts for your sled is still tight, especially after the holidays, good news for you coming from BAKER. If your transmission (Harley-Davidson, Big Dog or Baker) has got a problem like teeth missing, leaking oil, etc you can keep riding in denial until a major breakdown […]
To Be Launched. New 16″ Rotor Oversized Brake Caliper Kit.
Published by January 3rd, 2012 in Brakes, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.You see it first here before it is officially introduced to motorcycle dealers at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati (Feb. 4-6, 2012), then made available to all of you. From Aaron Glenn, the man who 2 years ago introduced the awesome, and somewhat expensive , “Internal Brake 3-piece wheel”, a new idea to improve braking […]
Did You Know? French Micro Car Had A Motorcycle Engine
Published by January 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.Without doors and enough room to fit 2 very slender adults, the Rolux VB61 convertible micro car was produced in France between 1947 and 1952. It was powered using a 175 cc Ydral single cylinder, air cooled two-stroke engine mounted behind the driver with a final chain drive to the rear axle. Not easy to […]
Many are going to be surprised by this contraption, surprisingly born in a small individual cramped garage using primitive and very old tools. It is your style or not but Mike Ludivico has a lot of merit for making his own dream happen with very few catalog parts, a lot of passion, courage and tenacity. […]
Harley-Davidson New Low Profile Wind Splitter Windshields
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.Improving air flow and reducing wind noise are the objectives reached by these 2 new Harley-davidson windshield. They are shaped for effective air flow management to enhance rider comfort and reduce wind noise. The sweeping design complements the shape of the fairing and the inner dash panel, and adds height over a traditional low-profile wind […]
Air-powered Motorcycle. 62 MPH.
Published by December 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Last month, the “Pursuit” was unveiled by industrial designer Dean Benstead. For a change, a bike prototype fueled not by gas or electricity, but by compressed air. It uses the breakthrough engine technology developed by Angelo Di Pietro of a company based in Melbourne, Australia, called Engineair. It’s a motocross geometry bike mostly made out of aluminum […]
Harley Davidson Owners In India Want Helmets With American Department of Transportation (DOT) Or Australian Certification Logos. In Mumbai, India, the police commissioner had instructed the police officers to fine all bikers wearing helmets without the ISI (Bureau Of Indian Standards) certification mark. Problem is that ISI certified helmets are unanimously recognized as of cheap […]
Super Freni Nostalgic 2-Piston Brake Caliper
Published by December 29th, 2011 in Brakes, Builders, Customs and Editorial.No doubt the most innovative brake caliper design in a very long time. Especially if you wish to emphasize the nostalgic look of your bike, stock or custom. The 2-piston Super Freni (Italian for brake) brake caliper is made in Italy from forged aluminum for superior rigidity and CNC milled for precise tolerances and superior […]
Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Encouraging Reports On Alleged Multiple Frauds By Big Bear Choppers’ Kevin And Mona Alsop.
Published by December 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since my 2 reports on Big Bear Choppers Suspending Operations in early November followed by an Update On The Event, close to total of 550 comments were posted by my readers regarding motorcycles ordered, paid in full or in part, some 1 year ago, some 1 month before the Alsops disappeared from their facility in Big Bear Lake, CA. […]
Are exciting times ahead for the established Norton Brand? British at heart, Norton is back in production with three 961 cc models (Commando, Sport and Cafe Racer). 100% built by British hands, the company just delivered in December its first bikes in Italy, is applying for certification in Canada and is currently traveling in the […]
Unrestored 105-year Old Indian Camelback Motorbike
Published by December 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Antique motorcycles have always more value when unrestored. At most, you can “oil rag” them, wiping them down with some oil, just keeping rust but postponing somewhat its destructive effect. This 1906 Indian Camelback motorbike fits the profile of what collectors are looking for: less than 1700 were produced and one of a handful known […]
A second place in the Modified Harley Class in the 2011 AMD World Championship by a new kid on the (Brooklyn) block named Steve Iacona from Iacona Custom Cycles deserves a feature in my website. An interesting approach to bike building with both Board Tracker and Cafe Rafe Racer influences converging to create a cool […]
