I know that your eyes immediately focused on this very unusual gas tank. I bet, a crowd pleaser… Don’t know how each of the 4 bombs was fabricated, but yes each contain gas with the reserve in the front and a fuel pump to help the bike do its sparking and ticking.
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Exclusive. An Open Letter To My Readers From John White, CEO Of Hoka Hey Motor Company
Published by July 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening July 10, 2010, John White, who is a reader of my Blog, posted a very long comment (more of an open letter) below my morning post “Hoka Hey Challenge. The Questions Asked To Jim Red Cloud Durham“. I immediately informed John that I will re- publish as is his writing as a formal post so that none […]
New Triumph Motorcycles Teaser Marketing Campaign
Published by July 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles announced that the company will launch 2 brand new “Adventure Models” before the end of the year. And to build awareness, make all of us speculate of what it can be, how it will look, they built a website made to make you want to know more without telling you anything! I love […]
How To Build A Cheap Chopper With A XS-650 Yamaha Engine
Published by July 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You loved the cool small chopper built using a Yamaha Xs-650 donor bike that I have featured during this last month. XS-650’s are widely available on eBay and elsewhere, are still relatively cheap and have the same minimalistic cool vibe that you get from the old Triumphs and BSA’s. So, are you ready to build […]
New High Tech Girder Front End
Published by July 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Which style of front end are you going to pick for your next custom? Glide, Hydraulic, Springer or Girder? The first 3 styles are so popular that they can get quite boring to the eye. Designed properly a Girder offers a interesting appearance and good performance. Depending of your project you can go vintage style […]
1- Jesse James WCC Long Beach facility. Got several emails asking me if West Coast Choppers was closing or closed. Contacted Jesse. He immediately replied to me: “That is just people talking smack! We have to much work to close. Wishful thoughts by our competition!” End of the rumor 2- Honda to sharply cut motorcycle prices. […]
New Harley-Davidson Airstrike Wheel For Touring Models
Published by July 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Designed with wide open slots for visual lightness when this wheel is teamed with a low-profile front tire and polished brake rotors. Add some shimmer to a 2009-later Harley-Davidson Touring model but requires separate purchase of model-specific Wheel Installation Kits (See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.) Offered in high quality “Mirror Chrome” (P/N […]
Sexy Custom Bikes And Hot Running Models
Published by July 8th, 2010 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Is it too soon to buy a 2011 calendar? No, and for at least 2 reasons. First these 2 calendars feature a full 16-months starting in September preceding the cover year. Second, it’s never too soon to “rejuvenate” your office or garage with sexy pictures of the top custom winning v-twin motorcycles of the year […]
Big Dog Motorcycles® Announces European Distribution Of 4 Of Its Models
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Legends Motorcycle Group GCV, with headquarters and warehousing in Belgium, will be distributing four of Big Dog’s models in Europe: the chopper-styled K-9; the long-and-low Wolf; the stylized Pitbull; and the high-style Coyote. For a US motorcycles manufacturer it’s not easy and it takes quite a long time to go through the European legislation maze […]
Ultra Clean Old School Style Chopper
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In the new old school of today, difficult to build cleaner than this, except the cable hanging low below the frame (horrible and dangerous). Of course such a sanitary look is due to the absence of oil tank – the frame tubes playing reservoir instead -and the no front brake choice.
Sturgis Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Sturgis Bike Week The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its 4th annual Bike Show to Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon on Monday, August 9th. This is a completely free show with no registration or entry fee. The Horse’s mission is to recognize all hard-core and garage-built backstreet choppers to enter this competition.
The Garage Motorcycle Wheel Crate Workstand Reinvented
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Controls and Editorial.You tinker with your bike, perform your own basic maintenance, don’t have much available room in your garage and no budget for a professional lift. You can make your own crate workstand with a piece of wood and 2 dairy crates, or use a pre-made one offering sturdiness, stability and versability. This “professional” Wheel Crate […]
Small Bike. Small Budget. Big Result.
Published by July 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Contact me to tell me that you customized a Yamaha and that it’s called “Chicken Salad” and the probability to be featured in my Blog will be extremely low….until I see the bike and like it very much! Teased by the fact that this custom 1979 XS650 Yamaha was customized by Jeremy Cupp whose work […]
Jeff Decker’s New Sweetheart. A Very Sexy Vincent Black Lightning
Published by July 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.British manufacturer Vincent Motorcycles (1928-1955) produced some of the world’s fastest production motorcycles. The 1952 Vincent Black Lightning featured here was the racing version of the Black Shadow with every part on it that could be remade refabricated in aluminum for lighter weight (380 lbs or 170kg) powered with a 998 cc air cooled twin cylinder pushrod […]
Talk about a wild ride. Yes, the owner rides it long distance, and recently made the 750 miles round trip from his garage in South of France to the Mecrin Bik Show, surviving all the turns…and being invisible to the cops.
A New American Motorcycle Engine Is Born. The Motus KMV4.
Published by July 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Engines and Events.On June 22nd, 2010, I published an article about a company called Motus Motorcycles preparing the launch of an All American Sport Tourer. And for this, they had a new direct injected motorcycle engine called KMV4 prepared for them by Katech. The team (Brian Case and Lee Conn) are all excited to show it to you for […]
Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) shares lost about a quarter of their value in June, victim again of waning consumer confidence. The Milwaukee motorcycle company’s stock has slid 25% to $21.49 over the past month, hurt by poor demand for high-end leisure items and a shaky economic climate, making it one of the worst performers on the […]
Is it because of nostalgia (if you were born before WWII), war tales told by your parents or simply because you consider it the best Classic Harley-Davidson? The WL and the WLA (A stands for Army) produced to US Army specifications from 1940 until the end of the war, continue to fascinate many of us. […]
2010 LA Calendar Show. Custom Motorcycles And Kittens To Rock The Scene.
Published by July 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Always the 3rd weekend of July, the 19th edition of the LA Calendar Show is coming on July 18th at the Queen Mary Park of Long Beach, CA. Fashion and motorsports photographer, event producer Jim Gianatsis has a passion for high performance, an ear for talent, and an eye for beauty. Every year he manages […]
Malcolm Smith Grand Marshal For AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 9-11
Published by July 1st, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In recognition of Malcolm Smith’s contributions to the success of Husqvarna, the AMA and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America will honor Smith as Grand Marshal at the 19th annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Malcolm Smith is synonymous with everything positive about motorcycling — fun, sportsmanship, and excitement.
American Chopper. New TV Show “Paul Teutul Senior vs. Junior” Debuts August 12th
Published by June 30th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While litigation is still going on between Paul Teutul Sr and his son, and although they no more talk to each other, both will be back together in a new TV show called “Paul Senior Versus Paul Junior” on August 12th on TLC. So, how is it possible? Separate film crews not exchanging any information […]
A Youngster Small Budget Customized Honda CB 350
Published by June 30th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Honda CB350 was a 325cc motorcycle produced between 1968 and 1973. Its reliable motor proved to be a popular design, making it at the time the highest selling motorcycle in American history with 300,000 units sold. It’s still a popular small bike for riding and a good canvas for some custom work. It’s what 20 years […]
Falcon Motorcycles’ Kestrel In Action In The Desert
Published by June 29th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.You all enjoyed looking at the pictures and reading the story of the Krestel, a custom Triumph built by Ian Barry at Falcon Motorcycles. Now, you can see it in action in the desert in this 48-second commercial style video. Directed and shot by Falcon Motorcycles co-founder Amaryllis Knight, with score written and performed by Falcon founder […]
New Round Of Layoffs At Big Dog Motorcycles
Published by June 29th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last Friday, new series of layoffs at Big Dog Motorcycles, it seems to be the 8th. Although the new number is not yet known, among key collaborators let go are John Brock (since 2003 Vice President Of Operations), Anne Dixon (Customer Service Manager) and Wayne Hanson (since 2006 Customer Support Manager.) The Big Dog Motorcycles […]
Fourth of July Week. Free Shipping On All Products At Baker Drivetrain.
Published by June 29th, 2010 in Brakes, Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Fourth Of July. Celebration of Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. A day associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches, ceremonies … and free shipping at Baker Drivetrain. This week leading to the 4th of July on Sunday, all orders you place online at Baker Drivetrain give […]
Giving A New Life To A Harley Ironhead Sportster.
Published by June 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Fifteen years that French Thierry Nicolle rides stock Harleys, almost everything in the Milwaukee line up, from a Sportster to a V-Rod via a couple of Dynas. Until a friend went away to sail the high seas and let him use his Chop, a customized Sportster Ironhead, the model sold by Harley starting year 1972 […]
