Like with many true custom shops, the Nash Motorcycle crew has been fabricating all pipes of their one-off custom bikes. This simple shorty design getting a lot of requests, Taber Nash decided to get a hold of one of the best pipe makers in the industry, Tyler with “SikPipes”.
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Because you didn’t hear much recently about fellow builder Chica, because this custom bike is not very well known although not a new built, because I like it and because it is now offered for sale for the 1st time, I introduce you Blue Saphira, a very simple looking chopper with some interesting tricks. It started […]
Harley-Davidson. Moving Plants Out Of Wisconsin?
Published by April 30th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson may leave Wisconsin if costs don’t fall at 2 of its plants. Yesterday, the company warned its employees that it could move its Wisconsin manufacturing operations to another U.S. state if it can’t cut millions of dollars in costs. The Wisconsin plants at risk include:
Hidebrand & Wolfmuller Motorcycle Circa 1894. Sold. $133,000.
Published by April 30th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last Sunday April 25th, Bonhams, the Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers, held an auction during the International Motorcycle Show in Stafford, England. The company states that it was the largest and most successful in many years. And for those who are keeping track of the value of historic, vintage and classic motorcycles, you can go […]
Vintage Brass Handlebar Risers
Published by April 29th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.From Brooklyn, NY based custom builder Keinosuke “Keino” Sasaki a set of 2 inch risers in solid brass with pure vintage design. These “Misumi” risers are provided with rubber bushing for comfort, and solid stainless bottom mount and bolts. For all those appreciating old craftsmanship. From the mind of a Japanese and made in America. Priceless! […]
Custom Simson Motorcycle. What’s That?
Published by April 29th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Never heard before about a brand of motorcycles called Simson. And you? Founded in Germany by a Jewish family, the Simson’s fled their country in 1936 to escape Hitler’s dictatorship. Under the framework of dispossession of Jewish industrialists a trustee took control of the firm and merged it with other German factories.
One More Tool From JIMS® To Do The Job Right. Oxygen (O2) Sensor Wrench
Published by April 29th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.Tools are not “sexy” until you need them to do the job correctly. JIMS®, a leading manufacturer of performance parts and specialty tools for use on Harley-Davidson® motorcycles has just released some new and practical tools for 2010. As example this JIMS Oxygen Sensor Wrench (sku 784) which is a must have new tool for […]
Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell. First Interview.
Published by April 28th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A couple of days after he had announced his company first quarter 2010 financial results, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel did Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell first interview. I have to disclose that Journalist Rick Barrett contacted me on Monday April 26, 2010 to comment about Keith Wandell business management and be part of this interview. Not available […]
Goodson Aluminum Magneto Cover
Published by April 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Dennis Goodson hand makes very cool parts, but always in very small quantities. And when they are gone, they are gone for a very long time. Like this sought after ribbed cast aluminum cover for all Fairbanks Morse bodied magnetos, like the Joe Hunt and Morris brands. Lowbrow Customs just got a new batch and you […]
Due to the diversity and abundance of old brands available in Europe, Custom Builders of the Old Continent have an advantage in terms of cost and choice of motors to use for a new build. In the case of this bike, starting with a 1972 Norton Commando 850 cc engine and 4-speed transmission is the […]
Even Our US Government Can Fake Green To The EPA
Published by April 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You know how hard it is for motorcycle engines, air cleaners and exhausts to be approved by the EPA (Environment Protection Agency). You heard about how many have been fined – manufacturers, shops, custom builders – for using/installing the wrong set of motorcycle parts. How hard do you think it is to get an Energy […]
Dennis Goodson Shows The Fine Harley Knucklehead Built For Artist David Uhl
Published by April 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In this video, Dennis Goodson explains the 1940 Bobber he built for painter artist David Uhl. Now everybody will be able to associate a face with the name Dennis Goodson. He deserves it. This video clip is part of the DVD The Harbortown Bobber.
European Champion Of Custom Bike Building
Published by April 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You are looking at KCosmodrive, probably the most radical custom motorcycle built in 2010. Pushing the technical boundaries of what a custom build is, this bike already won top honors in all bike shows where it was entered and was recently sacred European Champion during the AMD Championship Of Bike Building held one month ago in Germany.
Custom Chrome 40th Anniversary 2010 Catalog. From $0.00 To $9.99.
Published by April 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Starting a project? Don’t do anything until you check out as many custom part catalogs as you can. Or you may regret later the cool idea/part just tucked in the corner of one of those catalogs. And you should start, but not necessarily finish, by reading the big distributor catalogs.
Bill Davidson has been named vice president of Harley-Davidson Museum and factory tours. He was previously vice president in core customer marketing for the motor company. The museum’s current leader, Stacey Watson, is going to leading marketing for all Harley-Davidson customer segments across North America. She helped open the museum in July 2008. Bill Davidson […]
Rebuilding A 1914 Harley-Davidson 10-B For The Cannonball Run
Published by April 24th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.How not to find charm and appeal in these one century old motorcycles getting prepped for the 3300 mile Cannonball coast to coast endurance run. After introducing you to Cris Sommers Simmons, the only American woman participating to this grueling cross country journey, a video of another participant: Bill Rodencal, Harley-Davidson Museum Archives Restorer And Conservator. Introduction […]
Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show 19th Edition
Published by April 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Calendar Show producer and photographer Jim Gianatsis announces that the 19th edition of of his Custom, Sportbike, Performace, Music annual event will return at the beautiful Queen Mary Event Park of Long Beach the weekend of July 17/18th. As usual, thousands of motorcycle fans will find in attendance top name American/Metric/Top Pro Custom Builders, some […]
Big Dog Motorcycles Company. And Now?
Published by April 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last December, I published an email that Big Dog Motorcycles owner and CEO Sheldon Coleman sent me. In it. he announced that he was looking for additional capital, or equity investment, or merger or outright sale. For this purpose he hired the firm Of William Blair & Company. So, what happened during these last 5 […]
The 2010 Valiant Evolution By South Side Kustoms.
Published by April 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The very limited edition custom motorcycle market has shifted in the $20,000 to $30,000 range depending of how many imported parts are used on them. A new arrival in this niche market is this 2010 Valiant model by South Side Kustoms out of Buffalo, NY.
Transmission Pulley. Lose 2/3rd Of The Extra Weight.
Published by April 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.New from Belt Drives LTD, a series of ultra light transmission pulleys weighing in at just 2 ¼ pounds, or 1/3rd the weight of OEM pulleys. They are high performance, fit stock applications and BDL states that they help your bike reclaim horsepower. They are machined to aircraft quality tolerances from super tough 7075 aluminum […]
Today, Polaris reported its 1st quarter 2010 results. Total Company retail sales to consumers in North America grew 9% percent during the first quarter, as Polaris saw strong demand for both their Off-Road vehicles and Victory motorcycles. Specifically, sales of the On-Road division (which primarily consists of Victory motorcycles), increased 83 percent during the first […]
Four Vincent Concept Models To Be Auctioned At Bonhams’ Quail Lodge Motorcycle Auction.
Published by April 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bearing the name of one of greatest brands ever known in the world of motorcycling will be four important and highly collectible pre-production Vincent revival concept bikes taking center stage at Bonhams’ upcoming motorcycle sale in early May. Story of these unique motorcycles is quite interesting. The late California entrepreneur Bernard Li made his fortune […]
Announcing Michael Lichter’s 10th Annual Sturgis Mororcycles Exhibit
Published by April 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Every year, several thousands of Sturgis rally goers come to visit Michael Lichter’s exhibition of “Motorcycles As Art“. This year, from August 7th to 13th, the exhibit is named ” “Eternal Combustion- 30 in the Wind” and will focus on the explosion of interest and passion for custom motorcycles over the last thirty years. It […]
Hand Controls. Which Brass Type Are You?
Published by April 21st, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Brass throttle housings for single or dual cables are difficult to source. To find them for both 1 inch (25,4 mm) and 7/8 inch (22 mm) handlebars is very rare. And to have the option to choose them in 3 different finishes – polish, satin and raw finish – is completely new. So, now you […]
First Quarter 2010 Results. Harley-Davidson Tops Wall Street Expectations.
Published by April 20th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During a Conference Call this morning just before Wall Street opening, Harley-Davidson announced its first quarter 2010 financial results. Although Keith Wandell, the company’s President and Chief Executive stated again that market conditions remain challenging, operating profit per share was $0.29 vs $0.22 Wall-Street estimate. This result is helped in big part by re-structuration and […]
A Black Beauty Born From A Stock Softail Harley-Davidson
Published by April 20th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You all know now that Roland Sands has a GP Motorcycle racing background. And his sport bike pedigree continues to show in all his creations. This machine is of particular interest for all Harley-Davidson enthusiasts because its base is a stock 2003 Softail and Roland demonstrates that starting from a legally titled and registered motorcycle […]
