Very spectacular and not for the masses. What do you want more from a custom motorcycle wheel? This front clear wheel is made out of 1.1″ thick polycarbonate (yes it’s very, very strong but requires gentle cleaning) and is offered as a combo with a rear solid aluminum chrome wheel. The clear front wheel is 21 […]
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Metalsport Clear Wheel Program
Published by October 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.If you want to know what kind of radical custom motorcycle you could legally ride in the US, just look at Europe, a continent where each country has very strict automotive regulations and in addition must respect euro emission standards. Although the custom bike you are looking at is still in the final stage of […]
International Motorcycle Show Series Becomes AMD US World Championship Of Bike Building Affiliate
Published by October 20th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Advanstar’s Progressive Insurance sponsored International Motorcycle Shows (IMS) are to stage World Championship of Custom Bike Building Official affiliate event custom bike shows this season, with a total prize fund on offer of over $90,000.00. The show series kicks-off at Dallas, TX. on November 12-14, then moves on to San Matteo, CA., November 19-21; Seattle […]
Taking A Trip On Your Motorcycle To Wherever You Land
Published by October 20th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.This clip from the 1969-1970 NBC adventure/drama “Then Came Bronson” is about a nomadic vagabond (Bronson played by Michael Parks) searching for the meaning of life and helping hand when he can. During his travels on a 1969 XLH Harley-Davidson Sportster he shares his values with the people he meets along the way. This TV […]
Darwin Motorcycles RLX Project
Published by October 20th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Designed and in the process of being built by Darwin Motorcycles with a full carbon fiber body created by specialists at Rahal Letterman Racing, this American Muscle/Sport Bike/Cafe Racer will be used to raise funds for the Steel Anchor charity organization (U.S. Naval Hospital medical research efforts). It will also serve as a prototype for a very limited […]
Harley-Davidson Third Quarter 2010 Results. Some Progress.
Published by October 19th, 2010 in Builders and Events.This morning at 7am EST before market opening, Harley-Davidson reported its third-quarter 2010 results. Harley-Davidson President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Wandell stated “With our strategic focus on future growth initiatives and continuous improvement, we are positioning Harley-Davidson to succeed at today’s volumes, as well as to grow and restore greater profitability longer term. Income […]
American Chopper. Senior Versus Junior In The Courthouse.
Published by October 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If some of you think that the legal battle between Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Jr, is fake, made only to increase their TV show ratings, you need to read about the legal arguments that each party, via their respective lawyers, presented last week in a courthouse of White Plains, New-York In January 2009, after […]
Bracing For The Vikings
Published by October 18th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.From the fertile imagination of John Grant who must have Viking ancestors, this rear fender brace in cast stainless steel. Not for every bike or biker, far from it, but it can inspire some of you for some customizing work. It will work on rear fenders from 6″ to 7 1/4″ total width. This is […]
Lady Luck Chopper Wins Big In Las Vegas
Published by October 18th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year Las Vegas Bikefest (Sept 30-Oct 3) was celebrating its 10-year anniversary with about 30,000 bikers traveling to Sin City to enjoy all the biker events. One of the crown jewels of the long weekend of festivities is the “Artistry In Iron Bike Show” where 20 of some of the best custom builders are invited […]
Biketoberfest 2010 Atmosphere (Part 3)
Published by October 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A few close ups of some interesting custom motorcycles seen during my Daytona weekend.
Breaking News. Jesse James Closing West Coast Choppers.
Published by October 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Events.From a very reliable source I got confirmation that Jesse James is closing for good West Coast Choppers. I am also able to officially announce that all Jesse James motorcycle frames and parts will be now manufactured respectively by Daytec and Belt Drive LTD (BDL) and available to order through Custom Chrome. (picture copyright and courtesy […]
Biketoberfest 2010 (Part 2)
Published by October 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Temperatures are 80F day – 60F night under a solid blue sky and it will remain this way until Sunday evening. Of course, a big part of Biketoberfest attraction is because it’s the last opportunity for northern bikers to ride before cold and snow hit their home places. Excellent weather helps a lot boost attendance […]
The new 26″ front wheel that so many are adopting on Harley-Davidson touring bikes and of course on custom motorcycles built front the ground up deserved a cool front fender. Fat Katz Inc. delivers again with the introduction of the Laredo 26” STEEL front fender.
Daytona Biketoberfest 2010. Chopper Time At Tropical Tattoo. (Part 1)
Published by October 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Arrived in Daytona today at noon for a fast lunch with a couple of friends. Then went straight to Tropical Tattoo where Willie Jones was overseeing his event and confirmed to me that Daytona Bike Week will see his last show…Too much work and stress are the reasons. Well, it seems that many, including myself, […]
Please, don’t call or email asking for the tech sheet of these 2 customs…(thanks David)
Viper Motorcycle Company Announces Barnett Harley-Davidson As New Dealer.
Published by October 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Viper Motorcycle Company (OTCC: VPWI.OB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Viper Powersports Inc., announced today its newest dealer, Barnett Harley-Davidson in El Paso, Texas. Terry Nesbitt, President, Viper Motorcycle Company stated, “Signing Barnett Harley-Davidson as a Viper dealer is very exciting and affords us the opportunity to develop a relationship with the world’s largest Harley […]
Veon Motorcycle World Champion Of Bike Building. The Way It Works.
Published by October 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Fred Krugger and Peer Toftner of Veon Motorcycles won the 2010 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building with a wonderful machine that you can transform from cruiser to racer at the push of a button in a total of 5 seconds, while stopped or when riding. In Sturgis, Fred showed me how smoothly it works and […]
Behind the Broken Spoke brand name that bikers know all over the world, there is a man called Jay Allen. He is the creator and Chief Entertaining Officer of 6 huge bars across the USA (Daytona, Laconia, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans, Sturgis downtown & campground) and of the Sturgis County Line Campground where, tirelessly, he […]
Biketoberfest. Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Bike Show is Thursday October 14th.
Published by October 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Willie’s Chopper Time Bike Show at Tropical Tattoos in Ormond Beach will be the 1st major gathering of custom bike builders, owners and lovers during Biketoberfest 2010. A tradition and a must stop by during both March Bike Week & Biketoberfest, Willie’s Bike Show is an exhibition of creative motorcycle building and restoring where imagination and […]
Flash Back. Glenn Curtis 1907 World Land Speed Record Machine.
Published by October 12th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Thursday January 24, 1907 in Ormond Beach, Florida. Glenn Curtis climbs aboard his 280 pounds V8 motorcycle. After 2 miles the machine reaches its top speed and is clocked at 136.3 mph, covering a mile in 25 1/4 seconds. He became the world’s fastest man and his land speed record held 11 years until a […]
Biketoberfest. Rat’s Hole Show Is Saturday October 16, 2010.
Published by October 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Rat’s Hole 18th Annual Biketoberfest Custom Bike Show will be back at Daytona Lagoon Water Park, next to the parking garage on Earl Street, Daytona Beach. It’s the best location in town for a bike show and I am glad that we can park safely…after paying big bucks to the city. The all-day show […]
Since 1977 his name is Fred “DUB” Duban and after winning quite a few important European bike shows as an “independent amateur builder”, in 2003 he opened his shop in France and is now considered one of the best bike builders of the old continent. For this project he got the best briefing any custom […]
Germany Intermot Trade Fair (Part 2)
Published by October 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.(With help of correspondent H. Roesler for info and pictures) Intermot, the largest European Motorcycle Fair held in Cologne, Germany closed its doors yesterday with organizers claiming 219,000 visitors, 4% more exhibitors and 5% more motorcycles exhibited on the floor. Unfortunately, it is reported to me that very few young people could be seen on […]
Arlen Ness 40th Anniversary Open House
Published by October 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Arlen Ness will celebrate his 40th year in the motorcycle industry on October 23rd and 24th with an open house at his Dublin, CA headquarters. Members of the cast of the TV series Sons Of Anarchy will join the festivities. The program is as follows. Saturday October 23rd and Sunday 24th. From 9am to 6pm. […]
Want To Break The Sound Barrier On Earth?
Published by October 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Steve Fossett, deceased on September 3rd, 2007 in a plane crash, intended to travel on land inside this machine at faster than sound speed (768 mph or 1236 km/h.) Some tests were made and Steve thought he could reach 800 mph. He was extremely rich (made his fortune in the financial services industry), was known […]
Royal Enfield Announces California Launch
Published by October 9th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Despite the recession a couple of motorcycling manufacturers are thriving. As I told you several times, Royal Enfield is one of them, with a growing demand worldwide including the US for their vintage-inspired Bullet motorcycles. Royal Enfield Motors has responded to this demand with significant investments in production to increase capacity and allow the brand […]
