Sucker Punch Sally’s teamed up with premium cigar manufacturer CAO International to produce a one-off bike and the new owner will be randomly drawn from the finalists on July 17th at the CAO headquarters in Nashville. The bike named “Lady Liberty” has already made stops all over the United States to numerous cigar shops where a […]
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Lady Liberty By Sucker Punch Sally’s Can Be Yours
Published by June 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Klock Werks Kustom Cycles In Muddy Waters
Published by June 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In the early morning hours of June 11, Mitchell, South Dakota had over four inches of rain and the Klock Werks Kustom Cycles motorcycle shop building experienced extensive flooding. At the current time, their phone systems and computer systems are down. So, while they focus on the clean up and drying out, you are more than welcome […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by June 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- New rumors on Wall Street that private equity firms are eying Harley-Davidson as a takeover target. Last time such rumors surfaced was on March 16, 2010 when private equity firm KKR was named as being interested in buying the company. A growing confidence in a US recovery is feeding a frenzy of many unsubstantiated […]
Custom Motorcycle Builder Shinya Kimura To Ride A 1915 Indian In Motorcycle Cannonball
Published by June 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Shinya Kimura will participate in the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Coast to Coast Run from September 10 to 26, 2010. During these last 5 years Shinya Kimura gained fame for his handcrafted motorcycles always featuring vintage or classic engines mounted in one-of-a-kind frames with intricate bodywork often requiring over 1000 of labor hours. Shinya decided to […]
Between the garage builders and professional custom builders, there is a category of semi-pros whose main business is not to build motorcycles. They all chose their business because they love to ride, and don’t miss an opportunity to wrench their own one-off bikes. With the advantage that they know the latest trends, the newest parts […]
Another very fine example of a “new” 1948 Harley-Davidson FL Panhead designed the way the factory should have produced it at that time and could manufacture it today? (after adding all DOT and EPA requirements)
Never heard before of James Hammarhead, so I guess nor most of you. He founded Hammarhead Industries (HHI) and his niche market is, starting from recent major brand models like Triumph & Royal Enfield, to re-design rugged machines in the spirit of the 50’s.
Lehman Launching Cimarron Custom Trike
Published by June 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lehman Trikes, the leader of the three (not a typo) world announced that it’s new custom model called the “Cimarron” is now available through its dealers network. Unique styling and two-tone paint to complement the lines of of the Vision Victory powered Crossbow model. Comes standard with Reverse and John Lehman Signature billet wheels. More […]
Need Some Help With Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Published by June 8th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Brendon Thompson was mentored in the techniques of forming sheet metal by Don Baumunk the owner of Fat Katz. During 13 years he has been building all of their custom gas tanks and now just started his own company named Elite Metal Designs (Fat Katz is still producing stamped fenders Trendsetter, Troubadour and the Cool […]
As I wrote before, heavily modified Harleys regain ground over one-off custom motorcycles built from the ground up. And for this purpose, old genuine Harleys or at least their main parts (frame, engine, transmission) are getting more desirable by the day. How modified do you want to go and how much time/energy/money are you ready […]
Renegade Cinci Wheel For A Lot Of Bling
Published by June 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.For those looking for some extra bling on their motorcycle, this wheel design features a curved, swept back and contoured spokes to produce an appearance of 3D motion and enough reflecting light to get you blind. As with the company’s other precision crafted one piece billet wheels, the CINCI Wheel is offered in diameters ranging […]
Not for everyone, but if you are a new Indian Motorcycle fan and wish a unique machine, just know that there are only 2 of these one-of-a-kind signature Indian Chiefs. They are available for immediate delivery only from the Indian Motorcycle flagship store in Charlotte NC. But I understand that you can also order your very own […]
World’s Only 100% Wood 1941 Indian Motorcycle
Published by June 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.It took 10 years to build it. It’s 100% wood. 14 different kind of woods. Only 1 in the world. For sale…
Many new custom motorcycles are being built in the old style of today using modern technology, but not many trikes and sidecars. Why not? I was looking at the new Ural Patrol T sidecar featured here and wondered if it is feasible to build from the ground up something similar for a better price than […]
US Launch Of The Improved Harley Sportster XR1200X
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As you remember the Sportster XR 1200 was introduced last year as a 2010 model for export markets only. Today June 3rd, Harley-Davidson announced the launch in the US of the XR 1200X as a 2011 model. A performance improved version of the XR1200, it is equipped with a Showa front and rear fully adjustable suspension that […]
Unauthorized Harley-Davidson Commercial
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Flash back to 1967. The Beatles release of “Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”, their 9th official album, the 1st ever with no gap between the songs and the 1st using the run-out groove therefore leaving the stylus on the record, chattering away endlessly. A music “Revlution”. It was qualified as a “concept” album that […]
Bankrupt Voxan Motorcycles Bought By Venturi
Published by June 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Sad news again with the disparition of promising but always struggling French manufacturer Voxan Motorcycles. Founded in 1995, the company has always used the same proprietary and unique engine, a 72-degree V-Twin with a displacement of 996 cc. Voxan delivered its first prototype in 1997 with the first 50 Roadster models delivered in 1999.
First Of Six New Custom Motorcycle Wheels By Glenndyne Design
Published by June 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.After launching in February at the V-Twin Expo the “Internal Brake 3-piece Forged Wheels” (brakes and rotor assembly housed inside the 2 wheel faces) , Aaron Glenn is launching a series of 6 more conventional forged wheels. You are looking at the 1st design with the 5 others being featured in exclusivity one per one […]
Harley-Davidson Futurism. Not Harley Future.
Published by June 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Tomorrow’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle? If you ask Harley owners what they want, most reply that they just want what they have now. An answer in the style of “10 % faster, 20% percent cheaper with 15 percent more features.” They can only use the present as a reference to describe the future. These answers come from […]
New Old School Sancho Rigid Frame
Published by June 1st, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.With a direct filiation to the Dropper frame also fabricated by old school frame expert John Grant (also creator of the clever Swift Kick) the new Sancho rigid frame is a good base for a very nostalgic custom built, whatever the powerplant you intend to ise: Sportster, Evo or Shovel (same engine mounts), Knucklehead or […]
From Sport Bike To Sport Car To Sport Bike
Published by June 1st, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A new concept vehicle from an Indian designer named Ramesh Gound whose idea is to offer a vehicle with a “plural use”. This high tech sport car is the result of the fusion of 2 motorcycles functioning independently. This project was financed by Renault Design India and if it is launched I guess the advertising […]
Jesse James Cleaning The House. Treasures To Be Found.
Published by May 31st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From time to time, pro or garage builders, we all have to do it. Cleaning the shop or garage because of a lack of space and/or change of taste. This morning Jesse James asked me if I could help expedite the clean up and I know that many of you would love to get their hands on quite […]
French born Georges Martin is a name that very few among you have ever heard. In the 70’s he was the man to go to if you wanted to turn your plain vanilla factory Japanese or English motorcycle into a horse bred Cafe Racer. Georges racing custom part offerings: gas tanks, handlebars, rear fender/reservoirs, wheels, brakes […]
John Adams is a faithful daily reader whose photographic work has been published in many magazines around the world (2009 EasyRiders and V-Twin magazines motorcycle artist of the year).
California Classic Motorcycle Auction June 4th-5th
Published by May 29th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It will happen June 4th & 5th, 2010 at the Pasadena Convention center. A new great opportunity to sell or buy a classic motorcycle. There will be well over 150 world class collector motorcycles on the auction block along with a select group of classic and collector automobiles with many being offered at no reserve.
