In all European countries, many bikers have been importing their Harley-Davidson motorcycles directly from the United States and not dealing with the official Harley Davidson dealers of their local countries. In Spain, it is alleged that documents of these imported bikes have been altered to make them meet European regulations. Mechanics and other employees who […]
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Spain. Testing Station mechanics Arrested For Allegedly Altering Documents On Imported Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.
Published by October 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Fonzie’s Triumph TR5 Scrambler From TV Series Happy Days To Be Auctioned
Published by October 1st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 1949 Triumph Trophy TR5 Scrambler Custom ridden by The Fonz in the television hit series Happy Days will be one of the highlights at Bonhams California Sale in Los Angeles held November 12th, at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Happy Days, the beloved American sitcom that aired for ten years from 1974 to […]
Ballistic Cycles Radical Harley Street Glide Fairing
Published by October 1st, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Ballistic Cycles, a company specializing in radical parts for stock and custom touring motorcycles is introducing this fairing whose particularity, in addition to its custom details, is to be sold with a sport style headlight assembly already installed. This “fairing skin” bonds over the OEM Harley-Davidson outer fairing for perfect fitment every time. It will fit […]
Cyril Huze Blog. Five Years Later…
Published by September 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today September 29, 2011 marks the 5th Anniversary of this Blog. Five years of my life writing and publishing this motorcycle news website, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Exactly 4923 articles and 62,085 comments later at the time of this writing, Cyril Huze Blog is by far, and more than ever, the […]
Dirt Track Inspired Kit For Harley-Davidson Sportster
Published by September 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.More and more builders are proposing complete body kits to turn your bike into a Cafe Racer with some 70’s genes, or like this one into a dirt track looking machine. And the preferred donor bike is of course a Harley-Davidson Sportster. Harley Sportster engine and transmission are cradled in a Norton looking frame giving […]
Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series. 2011 Lake Faak Ride-In-Bike-Show.
Published by September 29th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lake Faak, Austria. A popular vacation and bathing destination known for its lake turquoise water and beautiful surrounding alpine scenery. Also the place where European Bike week is held each September with the last Saturday of the event being the Custom Chrome Europe Ride-In- Bike-Show, a gathering of the top bikes from all over the […]
Vintage Looking Motorized Bicycle For Big Boys
Published by September 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In California, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Roland Preissner & Tim Cooper are building some fine motorized bicycles in the classic/vintage style. Not copy of any vintage model like Harley Davidson or Indian motorcycles. A lot of class, attention to details with frames built by the pair the way motorcycles frames were made […]
Motorcycle Exhaust Wrap Kits
Published by September 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Exhaust wrap was born from the need by racers to provide added horsepower while keeping their exhaust systems cooler. Then its use went to custom and stock bikes to give them this racing, old school feel, resolving at the same time a cosmetic issue that many have, hiding the pipes yellowing and blueing. It is […]
Roland Sands Trying To Break 200 MPH Barrier On Victory Based Motorcycle
Published by September 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Roland Sands piloting an air cooled Victory motorcycle is trying to establish a new Land speed Record in the “Modified Partial Streamliner Class” by breaking the 200 mph barrier. Engine was heavily modified by Lloyd’z Motor Workx with the addition of a turbo charger. Here is the video explaining the “Road To 200” with a […]
New Harley-Davidson Cut Back Gloss Black Magnum Wheels
Published by September 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Each wheel manufacturer has his own brand name to qualify its line of black & polish wheels. At Harley-Davidson they call it the “H-Cut” series. Their newest model is a one-piece cast-aluminum wheel called the Magnum ($449.95) is inspired by the steel of a large-frame revolver. 15 individual spokes to form 5 distinct columns. The […]
Ken Nagai’s Orange Passion Chopper
Published by September 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Although working in Nagoya City, Japan Custom Builder Ken Nagai spends close to half the year traveling around the US and Europe. His 2-wheel creations must have as many frequent flyer miles than him because he send them wherever he goes. And the reason is that Ken is also the builder behind the line of […]
Denying Rumors. Las Vegas BikeFest Not Cancelled.
Published by September 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s part of my obligations to publish facts and to never post rumors. But sometimes my responsibility is to publicly deny these rumors when too big and when I know for sure that they are not true. While the Las Vegas BikeFest organization is disappointed to hear of the incident that occurred earlier this weekend […]
Artist Jack Amstrong Contemplating Lawsuit Against Harley Davidson For Allegedly Stealing His Cosmic Clothing Line
Published by September 25th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Capital Pros Network, a Los Angeles financial consulting and marketing firm, said today it will interview prospective counsel for litigation against Harley-Davidson, Inc. as a result of the company launching a new (2011-2012) women’s “Cosmic” clothing line. Harley’s line includes cosmic mesh jackets, helmets, gloves, “cosmic” women sneakers, and “cosmic” kids sneakers — all of […]
First Available Custom High Bars For Harley-Davidson Blackline Model
Published by September 24th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.At a MSRP of $15,499, the Blackline, the model introduced by Harley-Davidson as “the long, low, no BS Dark Custom with a minimalist throwback stance for today’s freedom seekers” is probably going to be one of the most customized of the factory lineup. No doubt that switching to high bars will be a popular choice […]
Roland Sands Design Launching Exclusive Apparel Collection
Published by September 24th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.You will have to wait a little bit more to see and buy it because Roland Sands Design is still seeking dealerships to carry his new collection. It is qualified by Roland sands as non-over embellished, over-branded or over-the-to. Instead it is more about making the wearer look tasteful and selective while keeping the rider protected. […]
Harley-Davidson Celebrates Republic Of China Taiwan Centennial With 100 Motorcycles Featuring Chinese Characters
Published by September 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You could call my article the Hog meets with the Dragon… For the 1st time in its history Harley-Davidson is producing 100 bikes featuring Chinese characters on paint and chrome meaning “Harley” and “Peace”. The occasion? The celebration of the Republic Of China (Taiwan) 100th Anniversary. The ROC was established in 1911, replacing the Qing Dynasty and ending […]
RevTech 97”/106” Big Bore Kits with KB Forged Pistons
Published by September 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.For more displacement at a good value, these 4” big bore cylinders with forged coated KB pistons and Cometic gaskets increase the displacement of an 88” Twin Cam engine to 97” and raise a 96” Twin Cam to a whopping 106”, all this with no case machining necessary. Each kit includes: • RevTech 4” Cylinders […]
US Harley-Davidson Dealers Shipping Parts To Canada were reminded that they are not supposed to sell parts outside of their area. Playing the game of a favorable exchange rate for the Canadian dollar stronger than the US one, many Canadians, individuals and independent shops order their HD parts from US dealers, and not necessarily those […]
A Case Of Trademark Enforcement By Polaris Industries – Indian Motorcycle Against Crazy Horse Motorcycles
Published by September 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Trademark rights are protected through registration, maintenance, watching, and enforcement. These precautions, and proper use help preserve the ability of marks to indicate the source of a product or service to consumers. On Monday September 19th, 2011 the Intellectual Property Law Firm of Merchant & Gould in Minneapolis, MN representing Polaris Industries Inc. and its […]
Yes, shops are still building this type of choppers because clients want them. An opportunity for me to publish some eye candy (few models on bikes in my Blog…) and to give you the basic tech sheet as a guide to build one like that.
Harley-Davidson In China. Did You Know?
Published by September 20th, 2011 in Builders and Editorial.You may argue about the fact that we already or will soon belong to China. Not only the US but Europe and more. While they lend us money to shrink our deficits, succeed at selling us their own products and knock-offs of ours, American companies, including Harley-Davidson, still try to get a small share of […]
14th Annual Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show Set For March 24- 25, 2012
Published by September 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show in Mainz, Germany serves for many as their first glimpse at the latest V-Twin parts for the coming riding season. During the last weekend of March 2012. on Saturday March 24th Custom Chrome Europe will bring together the best V-Twin aftermarket parts companies from around the world to showcase […]
Zero Engineering Lauches The Type 9 Model With Exclusive Rear Multi-Link Suspension System
Published by September 19th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Zero Engineering. A builder synonymous of vintage, old school styling bikes without any bling, and until now always featuring gooseneck rigid frames and springer front forks. For most of you, the “ZERO” chopper style is only the “Samurai” rigid frame model introduced in the US in 2002 after many years of prior success in Japan. And […]
New Harley-Davidson Oil Drain Pan
Published by September 18th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.The new Low-Profile Oil Drain Pan ($29.95) can help reduce the mess and clean-up required when changing motorcycle fluids. Designed with a low-profile design to fit under lowered motorcycles the 10-quart capacity oil drain pan will capture two engine-oil changes or the complete drain fluids (engine oil, primary and transmission) from one motorcycle. Large enough […]
Imported Spanish Harleys Ordered Off The Road By Police. Up to 5,000 Harleys brought to a halt following detection of what police describes as a scam used by importers: Harleys bought in the US by some importers to be shipped to Spain and sent to privately owned MOT centers (equivalent of DOT in the US) […]
New Women’s Waterproof Fleece Jacket From Harley-Davidson
Published by September 17th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Constructed from waterproof, seam-sealed 100 percent polyester fleece, the new Waterproof Fleece Jacket ($125) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line keeps women warm and dry. Watertight storm cuffs keep the water out, while a toggle cinch at the hem and a bungee cord with toggle for the hood deliver added protection from the elements. Two zippered […]
