Of interest to a lot of readers owning a Buell or Sporster. With such a bike as a donor, Lightning Rod Motorcycles propose to do a conversion like the one you are looking at. El Toro Blanco took its new appearance by using a rigid Paughco frame with a 35-degree neck rake, keeping a Buell […]
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El Toro Blanco. A Buell Or Sportster Conversion Job. $12,995.
Published by September 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Hot-Rodder To The Exhaust Tips. Lake Pipe Caps.
Published by September 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Wanting to give your bike a 60’s hot rod look? Just use the parts that hot rodders were using at that time or the ones specifically adapted for motorcycle use. Like this “Lake Pipe” exhaust cap with weld-on flange kit created by Rudy Chapelle, a builder working on both cars and bikes, for use on […]
Could A Harley-Davidson MX Attract New Young Customers?
Published by September 28th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.On the topic of what Harley-Davidson should do to attract young customers, Mike Hanlon from MeanStreet Products reminded me that in 1978 the company tested the market with a motocross model built by Aermacchi. It was called the MX250 and featured an Italian 250 cc 2 stroke engine. It was built for the race track […]
Motorcycle Cannonball. Motorcycling Won.
Published by September 27th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After 3294 miles on the road on pre-1916 motorcycles there are no written words to express the joy and pride of all the participants who arrived on the Santa Monica Pier this Sunday at 1 pm. A huge digital ovation from me and from all my readers.
Motorcycle Cannonball Update. Part 10. They Arrived.
Published by September 26th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After having to go through 55 traffic lights while riding through Los Angeles, the first “Cannonballers” crossed the finish line on the Santa Monica Pier, CA at 1 pm Pacific Time this Sunday September 26, 2010. Full report coming soon…(picture Mike Tomas) Final Results At Arrival In Santa Monica After The Jump.
Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell Answers To Critics.
Published by September 26th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In an address last Thursday during a meeting at the Harley-Davidson Museum, CEO Keith Wandell said that through a succession of labor agreements over the years, Harley management had lost control of costs. As an example, he mentioned that employees at the Harley Menomonee Falls Plant were making an average $32 per hour in wages […]
New Motorcycle World Land Speed Record. 376.156 mph.
Published by September 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bonneville Sal Flats, Utah. As of yesterday September 25th, 2010 Ack Attack is now the fastest motorcycle on the planet. Driver Rocky Robinson piloted his streamliner at a new world land speed record of 376.156 mph and Kilo record of 376.363. Ack Attack exit speed was an awesome 394 mph! The Bub 7 Streamliner (owner Denis […]
Building Custom Bicycles In New York City
Published by September 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The Classic Harley-Davidson Royalite Bublebags Are Back.
Published by September 25th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Remember the classic Harley-Davidson/Royalite saddlebags of the 50’s and 60’s. They appeared in 1952 on the Harley K models and in 1954 on Panheads and were also popular on Duo-Glides and Sportsters.
Motorcycle Cannonball Update. Part 9.
Published by September 24th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At 2 stages from arrival on the Pier of Santa Monica, it’s time to give a special tribute to the only 2 women of the Cannonball. On the left, American Cris Sommer Simmons, riding “Effie” her beloved 1915 Harley-Davidson, (Class 3) And on the right German Katrin Boehner riding the oldest motorcycle of the Run, a 1907 […]
Harley-Davidson Drops 24% In Brand Value
Published by September 24th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Interbrand just released its 11th annual ranking of the 100 Best Global Brands. The company uses a very respected methodology analyzing the many ways a brand touches and benefits an organization, from attracting top talent to delivering on customer expectation. Three key aspects contribute to a brand’s value; the financial performance of the branded products […]
Return To Simplicity. The Performance Machine Seven Wheel.
Published by September 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.If during the last years you had an overdose of skulls and flames all over custom parts including wheels offerings you are not the only one. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. But apparent simplicity, like these new wheels from Performance Machine may require sophisticated machining and treatment.
Motorcycle Cannonball. Update 8.
Published by September 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening Wednesday September 22nd, riders arrived in Gallup, NM after 193 miles under pouring rain and 2 route changes because of unnanounced road work! All riders who started in the morning are accounted for. Since departure in North Carolina only 5 riders left the Endurance Run: Matt Olsen, Urban Hirsch, Bill Price, Drino Mille, […]
A new model from Darwin Motorcycles introduced last August in Sturgis during the 2010 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. It’s a classic New Bobber style with the lines and features made so popular during these last 5 years. But of course, each builder has his own way to mix and match parts to make […]
Nobody can pretend to have started sooner in the motorcycle industry than Cory Ness, except maybe his own son Zach. Raised in the atmosphere of steel shaping, engine tuning, chrome plating and paint spraying, step by step his professional presence grew to the point where he is since a few years the man both in […]
A call to all those who have been touched by the magic of the Bonneville Salts as a fan, or part of a pit crew, or as a racer who has competed and supported the land speed record trial events. Via a 501c3 non profit corporation with a 99 year lease, a building has been […]
Grip Ace Digital Motorcycle Switches
Published by September 21st, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.If you can’t, like me, stand all the clutter on your handlebars but still want to maintain all the necessary switch controls to keep your bike street legal, there is no system cleaner that that these digital switches that you can incorporate either inside your grips or directly in your bar or even wherever your […]
Motorcycle Cannonball. Update 7.
Published by September 21st, 2010 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.A video of David Thompson (#5) cranking his 1914 Indian Motorcycle Model C before taking the start of a new Cannonball stage. He spent months rebuilding it from spare parts. As of today, he ranks 29.
Custom Chrome Championship Of Bike Building At European Bike Week.
Published by September 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The European Bike Week at Lake Faak, South Austria located on the border of both Italia & Slovania, is by far the largest biker event and the last outdoor big party before cold weather hits Europe. As usual, the 2010 edition, September 3rd to 12th, started by a parade around the Lake that they call […]
Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic Custom Motorcycle
Published by September 20th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Wabi-Sabi is the most conspicuous and characteristic feature of traditional Japanese beauty. Its aesthetic includes asymmetry, simplicity, modesty, intimacy, and the suggestion of natural processes. In the Japanese pantheon of aesthetic values, this style is equivalent to the Greek ideals of beauty and perfection of the Western World. Examples of Wabi-Sabi aesthetic motorcycles? Look at […]
Motorcycle Cannonball Update. Part 6.
Published by September 19th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.So, you think you are tough? Friday was rest day (huh) meaning laundry day, sore muscles healing with massages, and for all a full day spent working on their bikes.
Wisconsin State Gives Harley-Davidson Millions In Tax Credits
Published by September 19th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It’s confirmed. While Wisconsin workers were debating their new seven-year labor agreement, Harley-Davidson had already secured a 25 million dollars tax credit to keep 2 of its plants in Wisconsin. The credits, spread out over nine years are linked to keeping jobs in the Milwaukee area and Tomahawk, along with capital investments by Harley and […]
Brass Fuel Petcocks And Low Profile Outlets
Published by September 18th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.I was expecting these ones in brass since a long time. Have used Golan fuel valve ad outlet products since a long time because they perform well and offer many options beyond the traditional choices. First, their petcock (polish, chrome, brass and last minute now in black!) delivers a flow of 12 oz per minute, […]
Love Ride 2010. It’s Going To Be A Wild One. But For Only 1000 Bikers.
Published by September 18th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 2010 the Love Ride is back with a “Retro” nostalgic ride on November 7, 2010. It is one of the most successful charity events but after last year’s cancellation due to the bad economy, the formula has changed. Oliver Shokouh, and Grand Marshal Jay Leno, will lead riders from Glendale Harley-Davidson back to the […]
Motorcycle Cannonball Update. Part 5.
Published by September 17th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After exactly 1400 miles (and a little bit more for those who made navigation mistakes), all riders and pre-1916 motorcycles take a well deserved rest day in Hot Springs, Arkansas. For motorcycles, I should say maintenance and repair day for machines not supposed to take this kind of abuse. For riders, well you guess that […]
The Return Of A Great Classic
Published by September 17th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Classic never goes out of style. So, it’s a great idea from Rivera Primo, years after buying ART – the original manufacturer – to offer again a style of grips and pegs that has been installed in the past on so many factory and custom motorcycles. But finely knurled grips are not so easy to machine […]
