Yesterday, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin roared to a rally in the Black Sea port city of Novorossiisk riding a Lehman Trike. The black-clad Putin led a column of bikers, then delivered a speech about the “Indivisible Russian Nation” to his “Biker Brothers.” I learned that Putin is up to re-election in March 2012 and […]
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Aluminum Cafe Racer Body Kit For Harley-Davidson Sportster. Priceless.
Published by August 29th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Worried investors are buying gold, silver and Swiss Francs, now the strongest currency in the world. To the point where Swiss government is so scared that the country exportations would collapse that it is thinking again, like several decades ago, of obliging banks to give negative interest on Swiss Francs deposits… And one victim in […]
New And Interesting. Electric Starter For Old Indian Motorcycles.
Published by August 29th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.How many old Indians are just sitting in the garage gathering dust because their aging owners are too old, too weak with their legs to be able to kick start them? Probably a lot…Would be nice if these old Indian owners could electric start these bikes and ride them again. Indian purists, don’t feel offended. […]
Electric Super Bike Land Speed Record. The Video.
Published by August 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Speed Week followed by Bub Speed Trials in Bonneville. This the season of the Land Speed Records. Lightning Motorcycle has set a new one by becoming the first electric motorcycle manufacturer to exceed 200 mph. Driven by Paul Thede, principal of Race Tech and the developer of the Lightning SuperBike’s suspension system, the SuperBike made […]
Neptune. 1947 Harley-Davidson By Custom Builder Shinya Kimura
Published by August 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Give any motorcycle to veteran custom builder Shinya Kimura (already in his 25th year career) and you can bet that the final result will look like nothing else you have admired before. This functional design is born from a 1947 Harley-Davidson and of course from his bold imagination. The theme? Neptune, not our outermost “blue” planet, but […]
954 AJS E95 Porcupine Racing Motorcycle. One Of The World’s Rarest Motorcycles.
Published by August 26th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 1954 AJS 500cc E95 Porcupine represents the final development of the most exotic, innovative, and graceful British Grand Prix racing motorcycle ever made. Described as the “Holy Grail of British Motorcycles”, the AJS Porcupine is the only twin-cylinder motorcycle of the time to have won in 1949 the 500cc World Championship.
New Vintage Honda CB350 Speedster. Brat Style.
Published by August 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Don’t let bad economic news freeze your creative juices. You can build something very cool within a tight budget. As Jason Lajkov did from a basket case of rusty parts coming from a 1969 Honda CB 350. What you need is just some patience and a good eye for design. Evidently, former graphic designer Jason […]
JIMS Cruise Drive Mega Nut
Published by August 25th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you tinker with your bike, install or reinstall your driveline, you know about the issue of your rear pulley coming loose from your main drive gear. Years ago JIMS, the leader in performance tools for your Harley, designed the original “Mega Nut” complete with a machined clamping face profile and additional locking holes for […]
Harley-Davidson Knows How To Speak To Women
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A study by Trends and Strategic Insights, Integrated Media at NBCUniversal, ranks Harley-Davidson as the top brand for knowing how to create with women a positive buzz about its motorcycles. As you know, the traditionally male-associated Harley brand as made huge efforts to celebrate and attract women bikers. Women-only garage parties, female biker boot camps, a […]
New Circulator Backrest Pads From Harley-Davidson
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.After the Hot Engine Air Deflector and the Ventilator Windshield, Harley-Davidson is now launching Circulator Backrest Pads for improved hot weather riding comfort. The new Circulator Backrest Pads feature 3D construction that promotes air movement and reduces heat build-up where the body of the rider or a passenger touches the backrest. Designed to reduce perspiration […]
Cory Ness Signature Series Victory Cross Country
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.No way you can’t immediately identify a Victory Touring Motorcycle. Polaris qualify its touring chassis as progressive…You like or not, but for 2012 the Minnesota brand wants all its models to set a new high standard for hard baggers, providing riders with unprecedented comfort and the greatest cargo capacity of any production motorcycle in the world. […]
New Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series In Italy
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome just announced the addition of the Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series Italian Championship to be held at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy, January 20th – 22nd, 2012. The CCI Bike Show Series already includes bike show competitions in Santa Clara, California for the North American Championship, Mainz, Germany for the […]
Harley-Davidson Trikes That You Could Have Ridden
Published by August 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you see these project bikes it’s because in 2006 Harley-Davidson decided not to go ahead with production. Code named “Penster” these 2 projects were conceived quite a few years ago by genius car & bike designer John Buttera. Via a unique suspension system, these trikes are supposed to lean when you turn with leaning […]
On top, the famous Gold Yamaha as it was when Custom Builder, and later Custom Chrome Int. Parts Designer, John Reed completed it in 1982. Bottom, the same bike in 2011 competing in Sturgis in the AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building. I can tell you that today the bike and the man are as wild […]
Re-legalization of dirtbikes, ATVs and snowmobiles intended primarily for kids 12 and under. Congress in early August approved legislation exempting powersports vehicles from the lead ban provisions of the CPSIA. With President Obama expected to sign legislation ending the lead ban that began two-and-a-half years ago, dealers can look forward to a huge sales promotion […]
Fuller Hot Rods Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer
Published by August 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Cafe Racers. At least 3 years that I am telling you that you are going to see more and more of them being born or re-born in the best custom shops around the world. The reason? The convergence of an affinity for the retro style with the desire to handle a very maneuverable bike both […]
Your Dream Job? Polaris Recruiting A Marketing Director For Indian Motorcycles.
Published by August 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Job Title: Director, Marketing Indian Motorcycles Profession: Marketing Department Head. Status Full-time. Job summary description: lead Indian marketing efforts in development and implementation of strategies and plan that meet or exceed retail sales objectives. Key leader in driving Indian Motorcycles to become a Global Motorcycle Brand. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Marketing/Brand Strategies and Plan Development. […]
How Custom Motorcycle Builders Do Promote Themselves?
Published by August 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.How Custom Builders do promote themselves? Magazines, social medias, blogs, bike shows, TV if possible and videos. An interesting promo video to boost notoriety of Christian De Kant & his shop DK Motorrad in Switzerland. What do you think? (It’s not a paid commercial. Christian doesn’t know I am running his video. )
Auction Of Moby Dick, The Fastest Production Motorcycle Of the 1920’s
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Suitable for road use,this 1929 Brough Superior SS100 known as Moby Dick, was considered at a maximum speed of 106 mph, the fastest privately owned motorcycle in the world. Later, in 1931, it was tuned up and was eventually able to reach 115 mph in top (third) gear and 109 mph in second. For the […]
Lorenzo Lamas Cycles Second Rumble For The Heartland Ride Is September 2, 2011 In Nashville
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The inaugural “Rumble For The Heartland”, a charity ride organized by Lorenzo Lamas Cycles raising money to benefit Operation Homefront and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, happened during the Sturgis Rally. The second edition will take place on Sept. 2, staging at Appleton Harley-Davidson in Clarksville, TN at 2PM. The ride will be in […]
New 2012 Pink Label Special Edition Biker Jacket
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.With an expanded line of more than 50 iconic items, the 2012 Pink Label Collection from the Harley-Davidson MotorClothes line offers a purchase with the purpose to empower and support people affected by breast cancer. A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Pink Label item helps fund the YourShoes™ 24/7 Support Center, part […]
Escape Extreme Summer Heat. Air Deflector For Harley-Davidson Softail Models.
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Harley-Davidson released a new Mid-Frame Air Deflector for Softail® models designed to improve rider comfort during the summer season in extreme temperatures. Intended for severe duty and extreme temperature applications, these inconspicuous black deflectors attach to the frame and surround the top of the rear cylinder head. The scoop shape captures the moving air and […]
Royal Enfield To launch Classic 500cc Desert Storm
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Gulf War (August, 1990 – February, 1991), commonly referred as Desert Storm, in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of the State of Kuwait, is the inspiration behind this new model by Royal Enfield to be launched first in India. It’s just a cosmetic variation of the Classic 500 cc with the same 5-speed […]
Italian Motorcycling Legend Claudio Castiglioni Passes At Age 64.
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The man who personally elevated the Italian motorcycle industry to its current role as world leader and the businessman who excelled with MV Agusta, Cagiva, Ducati and Husqvarna brands has left us. Claudio Castiglioni, the charismatic president of MV Agusta, died this morning Auugust 17, 2011 in Varese, Italy, after fighting a long illness. He […]
Electric Lightning Motorcycle Strikes At 206.079 MPH
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Green is in and electric motorcycles are converging to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to show the world what speed they can reach. Last Sunday a Lightning Motorcycle averaged 206.079 mph on 2 passes, with one pass at 208.38 mph easily beating last year’s 173.388 mph electric bike land speed record. Lightning Motorcycles is […]
It was in 2004 that Victory debuted the first Arlen Ness Signature Series model. It was a custom painted Vegas dressed with Ness accessories. Today, 3 generations of Ness, Arlen, Cory & Zach collaborate with the Minnesota manufacturer to each offer numbered, limited edition custom Victory models. For 2012, Arlen worked on the Vision, a […]
