This new catalog showcases exciting, value-packed performance products for your American V-Twin motorcycle. For 30 years, Zipper’s Performance Products has been a leading force behind improving the performance and reliability of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Since 2000, they have teamed with Thunder Heart Performance Corporation to develop ThunderMax EFI into the most highly advanced, user-friendly system available […]
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Zipper’s Performance 2011 Product Guide
Published by March 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Harley-Davidson Obtains Concessions From Unions To Keep Its Kansas City Plant.
Published by February 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.There was no much doubt that Harley would win concessions from workers at its Kansas City Plant. A couple of hours ago, this Monday February 28, 2011, Harley-Davidson officially confirmed that following a vote by the plant’s unionized employees ratifying a new seven-year labor, it will move forward with the implementation of a new production system at […]
Victory. The New American Made Police Motorcycles.
Published by February 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.First, let me mention that this Victory Police Motorcycles enterprise was not born at the Polaris headquarters, but from the initiative of a Victory Dealer in Tucson Arizona (Nita Buckner and Mike Shultz) with the support of a motor officer named Shawn Ramsey. Here is the story. 2007, the Tucson Law Enforcement Cycle Fest and Swap […]
With sick and twisted in your face one-of-a-kind custom motorcycles and handmade parts, Long Island New York’ Chaos Cycle plans to wreak havoc on the motorcycle industry. And as soon as you load their website, partners George Stinsman tells you right away his philosophy: “Without order nothing can survive. Without chaos nothing can evolve.” And the custom […]
Morgan 3 Wheeler. A Superb Fusion Of Old And New.
Published by February 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Morgan, the iconic British brand founded by Harry Morgan, is launching this new 3 Wheeler model with a sporty bullet shape and exposed chassis design reminiscent of the 30’s but updated with a 21st century technology (see design evolution in a video after the jump.) How to call this machine with a “Race On Sunday” […]
2011 Daytona Bike Week. Victory Activities.
Published by February 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Events.For the 70th Daytona Bike week, Victory Motorcycle riders will be kept busy taking scenic rides, doing demo rides, making runs on the drag strip and entering bike contests and attending the annual Victory Party. Below the complete list of activities. March 5-12, Daytona International Speedway – Victory Demo Rides. In the parking lot outside […]
Harley-Davidson Black Label Ladies Collection
Published by February 25th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.As you can see, The Black Label Collection is not black. Harley-davidson describes it as “born from the Dark Custom movement with an honest, authentic style that has been chopped, bobbed and redesigned to satisfy the latest generation of women riders.” Featured are 2 examples. The women’s Washed Tunic Length Tank and the Sublimated Tunic […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Hall Of Fame 2011 Inductees
Published by February 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. Christine Paige Diers, Executive Director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is announcing the list of new inductees Don Emde – Don Emde comes by his passion […]
Gas Tank Extension For Harley-Davidson Touring Motorcycles
Published by February 24th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.From Arlen Ness, this new winged tank extension to give a custom appearance to your gas tank for a fraction of what it would cost you to buy a new after-market one or modify yours by cutting it, grinding and welding add-on extensions. It is made of high quality composite material and oven cured to […]
Have you a sense of auto-derision? Seen in Craig’s List, a very funny classified ad to sell a used Harley-Davidson. 2008 Harley FLHTC Custom Bobfork – $87000 (Las Vegas) If you are looking for a chrome plated sub-tech slow, no stopping, lousy cornering oil leaking louder than Crackatoa motorcycle with black and white TV era […]
The New Buell Sportbike (Part 3)
Published by February 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At last weekend 2011 Indianapolis Dealer Expo, Erik Buell had a booth to introduce his new Sportbike prototype model to US dealers. Erik was not handing out any documentation or tech sheet about it, probably because several changes will be made before production, especially regarding engine. Asked about horsepower, he simply replied…that it will be adequate. […]
A very sick bike that required a major surgery done by Kevin Boyle owner of Massachusetts based The V-Twin Motorcycle Medic. This one was started after the 25th anniversary bagger Kevin built for Sumax, the powdercoating expert. Seduced by the advantages of powdercoat over paint and not inclined to have a lot or even a little […]
Rat’s Hole Show Ratty Rag Is Back
Published by February 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Ratty Rag was first published for the 1974 Daytona Bike Week. Ted Smith, owner of the Rat’s hole Show, states that it is the oldest free motorcycle newspaper in the country and that more than one million copies of the Ratty Rag have been distributed at major bike show events all over the world […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by February 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Big Bear Choppers Open New Shop. Big Bear Choppers open a new shop in the Los Angeles area in Perris between Riverside and Temecula. The company is keeping the company’s headquarters in Big Bear Lake, California. It is a repair shop not exclusive to Big Bear Choppers. It will serve other motorcycle brands, from […]
2011 Las Vegas Bikefest Returning To Fremont Street
Published by February 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Confirming an information I got one month ago, Las Vegas Bikefest Vice President Mindi Cherry confirmed to me that the Golden Nugget Hotel, located in downtown Las Vegas on the world-famous Fremont Street Experience, will be the 2011 Headquarter hotel for Las Vegas BikeFest®. The hotel will host registration, a motorcycle give-away and many other […]
Since 1999, Robert Hitch is the owner of Symmetry Customs a business whose forte is one-off radical frame & parts fabrication for domestic and imports. As such, he is the man producing a lot of custom work for other Florida shops like Lightning Rod Motorcycles, Santiago Chopper and Gregg’s Customs. On a concept drawing provided […]
Making Of Kestrel Motorcycle
Published by February 21st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A very well produced video of some highlights of the fabrication of the Kestrel (a re-engineered 1970 Triumph Bonneville) by Falcon Motorcycles.
OCC Foundation. Stop The Violence Motorcycle Raffle.
Published by February 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For those who don’t know, The OCC Foundation is a New York not-for-profit corporation and is the charitable arm of the custom motorcycle shop, Orange County Choppers. It seeks to both maximize its charitable efforts by giving up to 100% of the money it raises each year to qualified charities and wants to give its […]
The New Buell Sportbike (Part 2)
Published by February 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Rick Barret from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirms what I reported on February 9th and gives a little bit more details on the new Erik Buell street bike model expected to be available this spring. It will be a limited edition and S&S Cycles is working with Erik to develop this motorcycle. “The first round […]
Arlen Ness Street Dragger Rear Fender for Harley-Davidson Tri Glide And Street Glide Trikes
Published by February 18th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.For those riding the Harley-Davidson trike models, Arlen Ness offers this curvaceous design rear fender. Will work with the factory 15” wheels or any 18″ custom wheels if fitted with a lower profile tire. Made out of fiberglass, pre-drilled and ready for priming and painting. Fits 2009-up Tri-GlideTM and 2010-up Street-GlideTM trikes. MSRP for pair […]
With for philosophy “to build elemental motorcycles outside of the plastic-encrusted mainstream motorcycle industry and to honor the taut lines and lean form of the past iconic motorcycles”, James Hammarhead is again imposing its own “repurposing” style, but this time starting from a brand new factory motorcycle. A 2010 Ural sT! James explains that this […]
Custom Chrome 2011 North American Championship
Published by February 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Santa Clara Convention Center, CA Sunday March 20, 2011. For the 1st time the Custom Chrome Dealer Show will be open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM. An opportunity to see exciting new 2011 V-Twin Products from the Custom Chrome Catalog, meet their vendors and admire the custom motorcycles competing in a bike […]
Harley-Davidson Demographics. Update.
Published by February 18th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson has a strategy in place to expand their global presence and reach new demographics in the U.S. and in international markets. Currently, a majority of their customers still reside in the U.S. However, international retail sales have been growing as a percent of total sales. In fact, Harley believes that by 2014 over 40% […]
This is the Handicap Trike that Dennis Goodson (from Goodson Air Cleaners) built for a buddy who was hit and paralyzed, restricted to a wheelchair. Unfortunately, his friend passed away and Dennis now has the bike back – and it’s for sale. A video to help sell it to someone who could use it. Dennis […]
Truly a one of a kind ad and motorcycle! The seller explains on eBay that this motorcycle was parked by a wall 40 years ago, and that since then a tree grew up around the motorcycle to the point of encasing it (?). And if you win the bid you are warned to come to […]
Street Legal Production Chopper From Sweden
Published by February 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s now 25 years that Peder ”The Wizard” Johansson is manufacturing from his Hogtech shop in Eskilstuna, Sweden pure Scandinavian style chopper frames for enthusiasts all over the world. Precision handcrafted to tight tolerance frames, built following the old fashion blacksmith tradition of the Vikings, using only high quality Swedish steel, welding, heat treating and cooling in […]
