During the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, The Charlie Brechtel Band with special guest Dan Lawson will be rocking the Wolfman Jack Stage to draw attention to a custom motorcycle raffle to benefit the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. “Last year, when I was at the Hall of Fame Breakfast I heard the museum was […]
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Sturgis Museum Day Is August 5, 2011
Published by July 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Glenn Curtiss, born in 1878 in Hammondsport, NY, was already building bicycles when he reached his teens and became very fast a famous speed bicycle racer. Logically, he got interested by more speed and in 1902 started his own motorcycle manufacturing company, originally under the brand name of “Hercules”. His machines were the only ones […]
New 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster, Touring, And Trike.
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders and Events.Harley-Davidson has begun delivery of all 15 models in the 2012 Touring, Trike (North America only) and Sportster lines to its dealers in the U.S. and Europe. These motorcycles will be available for sale immediately, giving customers an opportunity to get on a 2012-model Harley-Davidson with much of the riding season still available. Shipment of […]
Bricks For Sale From A Famous Motorcycle Factory In Milwaukee
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Liquid Asset Partmers, an auction house that I mentioned very often because involved in the liquidation of many motorcycle companies’ parts and equipments, is now in charge of selling all these bricks whose provenance is a famous 1918 Milwaukee motorcycles factory. The auctioneer is not authorized to be more specific, but still mentions that bricks […]
Harley-Davidson To Continue To Benefit From Supply Disruption At Japanese Competitors
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders and Events.At least, it’s the advice of several Wall Street analysts. Harley’s two largest competitors in heavyweight motorcycles, Honda and Yamaha, still try to resolve important supply chain disruptions resulting from the tragic Japanese tsunami. In addition, Financing and overall demand seems to continue to improve and US dealers seems to be encouraged by higher prices […]
Pullback Handlebar For Harley-Davidson Blackline Model
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.This year, Harley-Davidson launched its new Blackline Softail model whose visual elements are borrowed from the original bobber movement combined with a raw style embraced by today’s young bike builders. But the company must have realized that the original-equipment handlebar was giving a forward position to the rider, especially if he or she is short. […]
11th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Organizers of Las Vegas BikeFest tell me that they will offer set of activities and entertainment for their 11th annual edition (Sep. 29, Oct 2, 2011.) Number of vendors and hotel reservations are already 100% ahead of last year, a very good sign for the event but also showing that our industry is bottoming out. […]
How To Protect And Fix Matte Paint?
Published by June 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.I don’t have to tell you how popular matte paint has been during these last years. Harley-davidson proposes its own version, in Black, White and Crimson Red. Some are hesitant about ordering this type of paint job and others are concerned at the first scratch. Why? Because contrary to glossy paint that you can buff […]
Ride With Lorenzo Lamas To Support Active Duty & Vets
Published by June 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Lorenzo Lamas Cycles, a lifestyle brand that promotes the freedom of the ride, the art of custom motorcycles and the spirit of community service through charitable events, and Walk With Heroes have announced a signature motorcycle charity tour to benefit active duty and veterans. At each stop on the signature Rumble For The Heartland tour, […]
JIMS Twin Cam Engine and Trans Plug Kit
Published by June 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.A product placement – plug – for a plug kit to eliminate the entry of dirt, dust and unwanted parts during an engine or transmission re-build. This new JIMS® Twin Cam Engine and Trans Plug Kit is preferable to hunting random rags and tape to protect your open ports, bores, holes, fittings and passages. You […]
When I traveled the show circuit on the other side of our north border, I observed that Canada, more than anywhere else, loves bold bikes running on fat tires. While most of the US custom scene has turned its back at least 5 years ago on anything wider than stock size, Canadian shops continue to […]
Tomorrow June 27, 2011 Is Million Mile Monday. What Is Your Excuse?
Published by June 26th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Organized by H.O.G., the Harley-Davidson Group, but open to all brands of motorcycles to join in the ride, the objective is to show the world what it means “to live life to its fullest”, share your passion with others and log millions of miles in one day. So tomorrow Monday June 27, ride to work, to […]
Front 21″ Wheel On A Harley-Davidson Bagger. The Right Way.
Published by June 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Installing a 21″ front wheel is one of the most popular conversions to greatly improve the look of of a Bagger. This post is not about the wheel design choice – all manufacturers offer a wide selection – but about preventing any handling side effects due to a taller size than stock. First, you should know […]
Darkness At Harley-Davidson
Published by June 25th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.The new men’s Darkness Waterproof Leather Jacket ($450) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is constructed from waterproof mid-weight leather with waterproof buffalo leather trim at the elbows and shoulders. Its pre-curved sleeves, power-stretch panels above the elbows and action back translate into all-day riding comfort, while 3M® Scotchlite® Reflective Material increases your reflectivity in low-light […]
Polaris, Victory, Indian, Ducati Motorcycles Focusing On Sales In India. All market srudies confirm a growing demand for premium vehicles in India. So, all major motorcycle brands consider this country the new Eldorado. Polaris will be delivering completely built units of ATVs and Rangers to the country through a wholly-owned subsidiary by August or September. The […]
2011 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show, Saturday July 16th. Update.
Published by June 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 20th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show of customs, cruisers, performance and sportbikes returns to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA on Saturday July 16, 2011. This year, the show got a new location, a new show day and a lower admission price. The Calendar Show moves from the Queen Mary Event Park […]
Springer Front Ends By Bare Knuckle Choppers.
Published by June 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Looking for a good Springer front end made in the USA? Looking for a different design and styling mixing old appearance and new technology? In wide glide, narrow or very narrow options? Doesn’t know how to order the correct length? First, Bare Knuckle Choppers ask you via a simple online form to take 3 critical measurements […]
Born between WWI and WWII, the Majectic was the creation of George Roy. At the time, he thought that to increase his chances of success he must build a model inspired by automobile design. And because art–deco style is big all over Europe, he creates this full body with louvers streamlined machine. Specifications are 500 […]
Jay Leno Settles Legal Dispute Over One million Dollars Duesenberg
Published by June 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Saw it when I visited Jay Leno’s Garage. A 1931 Model J Drensenberg impeccably restored that Jay Leno bought rusted in 2005 in an auction for $180,000. When Mr Leno bought the car, it had languished in a leaky Manhattan garage for decades, and needed a lot of work. After he bought it the owner’s […]
Performance Machine Brake System For Harley-Davidson Trikes
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Brakes, Builders, Customs and Editorial.It was missing in the Performance Machine brakes line-up. No more. PM just announced the addition of their Stage I Brake System for Harley-Davidson trikes. Their engineers have combined their 4-piston caliper with the integrated race technology of their Rear Contour Master Cylinder to create an innovative brake system. “This new 4-piston system provides more […]
Harley-Davidson Water-Cooled Heads Patent
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.The next 3 years are going to be very interesting. How Harley-Davidson, and other brands, are going to adjust to the very stringent US EPA emission regulations to kick in in 2013? A liquid cooled engine? Almost certain. When? Harley 2012 new bikes about to be unveiled seem to keep the V-Twin air-cooled engine with […]
The Harley-Davidson Rocker model has been controversial since day one. Many custom builders who have customized it will tell you that the bike, more than many other Harley factory models, needs some heavy “redo” in its geometry to turn it in a very cool ride. At the same time, they acknowledge that the Rocker has […]
Harley-Davidson 2012 Models. 2 New. 3 Discontinued. 103″ Engine.
Published by June 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.We will have to wait a little bit more to get all details and see the full line-up of the 2012 Harley models. But the California Environmental Protection Agency/Air Resources Board is already listing online all the Harley models that the Agency approved. You can see the list of the 2012 Harley bikes with engine […]
Gas tanks should always be rubber mounted, or face the consequences of gas leaks. .. Many mount kits already available and here is another one available from Boyd Motor Company, a full-service custom fabrication and parts facility in the foothills of Colorado owned by Ryan Boyd. Made at the shop, this new kit makes rubber […]
Affliction Gives Away 2 Custom Harley Davidson Motorcycles
Published by June 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Bikers have a love/hate relation with Affliction clothing and gear. Probably because many wearing it are not bikers and prices, which in fact are justified by the amount of design and artwork involved. Anyway, you may not want to pass on your opportunity to win from the brand 1 of 2 custom Harley-davidson they created […]
1- Cycle World For Quick Sale Or To Shut Down? It’s no secret that things are quite bleak for almost all motorcycle print magazines. They continue to lose readers and to bleed subscribers. Most even ceased to publish any readership numbers, too afraid to scare away their remaining advertisers. Most have failed to recognize on […]
