McQueen was a renowned Triumph enthusiast and also wore a Heuer Monaco watch in the 1970 Le Mans classic movie where he was racing a Porsche 917k. Because the Triumph Bonneville and TAG Heuer Monaco are both timeless masterpieces, celebrating their respective 50th and 40th anniversaries this year, both companies have joined forces to create […]
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Steve McQueen Honored With Special Triumph Bonneville Heuer
Published by November 7th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Not every motorcycle company is slowing down, Royal Enfield is investing almost $14 million dollars to expand their manufacturing capacity, raising their production potential from the current 50,000 units a year to 100,000. Royal Enfield think that their overseas sales are going to grow 15% per year in the next four-five years. Personally I like […]
Deep South Choppers Satin Controls
Published by November 7th, 2009 in Builders, Controls and Editorial.I like very much these hot rod inspired controls with a satin look (please, don’t chrome them!). Deep South Choppers, a shop based in Baton Rouge, collaborated with Switch Blade Billet, a Californian manufacturer to produce them and the result is superb. Don’t worry, matching hand controls are also available, and the only danger of ordering them […]
Inspire 2010 Limited Edition Custom Motorcycles Calendar
Published by November 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This is not just another bike calendar. Created and art directed by David Willis and photographed by Pedro Virgil, it features bikes from the newly released dvd documentary “tales from the road side” by xplode films. 12 unique Australian custom built bikes but with 12 beautiful Australian models (when they don’t hide their face, like on the […]
Universal Low Tunnel Gas Tanks
Published by November 6th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Ron Paugh, the Bossman of Paughco calls them “Universal”, hence my headline. But as a Custom Builder I have to warn all of you who are not professionals that any gas tank may need some tweaking, at least at the bolting points, to sit perfectly (meaning the way you like it) on your backbone frame. In […]
Indian Motorcycle Featured This Monday On ABC News In Good Morning America
Published by November 6th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.This Monday November 9, 2009, Indian Motorcycle will be featured on ABC News during the “Good Morning America” show. The documentary is a feature on Indian Motorcycle Company, highlighting the revival of this historic brand amid America’s struggling automotive and motorcycle manufacturing industry. In it “Good Morning America’s” weekend anchor Bill Weir is riding a […]
Charles Bronson’s 1972 Honda XL250 Auctioned On eBay
Published by November 5th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Sounds like all silver screen celebrities owned motorcycles with their estates deciding that it’s no more worth it to keep them. Formerly the property of legendary Hollywood actor Charles Bronson, this 1972 Honda XL250 dirt bike was owned, registered and ridden regularly by the silver screen icon and remains in original unrestored condition. This motorcycle […]
Sudco Performance Carburetor Kits For New And Classic American And European Models
Published by November 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.For those who don’t know, Sudco International is the world’s leading source and distributor of Aftermarket Performance and OEM Carburetors, They feature the complete lines of Mikuni and Keihin Carburetors and Parts, and related fueling products including OEM Fuel Petcock Repair Kits, Pingle Fuel Valves, K&N Replacement Filters, PC Racing Filter Kits for recent and […]
Indian Larry. 1949-2004. A Commemorative Issue.
Published by November 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All custom motorcycle builders, including myself, remember very well the minute they receive the news that Indian Larry was killed. It has been 5 years since he left the custom motorcycle scene, but his mark and influence will remain forever on our Chopper Culture. Indian Larry’s life story is unique. So was his personality and the […]
You Will Never Ride Again. Wrong!
Published by November 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Rick, at Freebird Custom Motorcycles sent me this story. Very Inspiring. A must read. “Hello Cyril, I just thought you might be interested in this contraption I just finished putting together for a handicapped person in Connecticut. He is paralyzed from the waist down from a motorcycle accident and was told he could never ride […]
Paul Teutul Electric Bike. No, It’s Not A Chopper!
Published by November 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Nothing against this electric bike built by OCC for Siemens. But Paul Teutul (at least…) and Conan O’Brien should know that it’s NOT a chopper! So, they should not say on camera that it is the first electric chopper. The remaining viewers of the American Chopper TV show can see more of this Green bike tomorrow Thursday November 5th on TLC […]
Rossmeyer’s 24 Hour Online Video Motorcycle Auction To Sell 100 Used Harley-Davidson
Published by November 4th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.If you want a new illustration of the power of the Internet and of the necessity of brick and mortar stores to use new technology to sell more/faster/worldwide, this coming weekend Rossmeyer’s 24 Hour Online Auction is a perfect example. Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson will host the first ever Bruce Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson 24-Hour Live Auction […]
Indian Motorcycle Extending Its Cash For Clunkers Offer
Published by November 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The government “Cash For Clunkers” for cars was a success, but it’s over. Indian Motorcycle had its own “Cash For Clunkers” program its 2009models and decided to extend it. It may be a great chance for some of you to get your hands on a 2009 Indian Chief. There is a $3,000 Bonus Trade-In Credit, […]
Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Engine Valve Covers
Published by November 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Nothing will ever change the look of your engine as much as a well designed set of valve covers. And if you do the switch be ready to answer the same question over and over: “what’s your engine brand?”. Objective reached…Covington Cycle offers them in polished, chrome, black & polished or diamond cut style. Beautifully CNC […]
Harley-Davidson Shutting Down Talladega Test facility, Eliminating about 100 jobs there.
Published by November 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson says it’s consolidating its test operations from Talladega, Naples, Fla., and Mesa, Ariz. to the Arizona Proving Grounds in Yucca, Ariz. The Talladega facility, opened in 1981, has just under 70 Harley-Davidson employees as well as just under 40 contract workers. The facility performed several kinds of vehicle testing, including emissions, brake, sound, durability and […]
Marisa Miller Is Harley-Davidson Sexy Bombshell To Salute Veterans
Published by November 2nd, 2009 in Builders and Events.Marisa Miller is the super model chosen by Harley-Davidson to salute active and retired U.S. military personnel during the month of November, as part of the Motor Company’s first-ever “Military Appreciation Month” campaign. Miller will be featured alongside Harley-Davidson motorcycles in military-themed creative, including print and digital ads, posters, postcards and calendars.The Military Appreciation Month […]
Othello By 7ages Custom Motorcycles
Published by November 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last year, as he had some time on his hands, Ian Solley decided to build 3 bikes to give some marketing push to his small shop in the UK, 7ages Custom Motorcycles. To keep costs as low as possible he decided to build all of them from the same 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD Street Bob model.
Was just informed that an episode of the TV reality show “Leave It To Lamas” featuring Lorenzo Cycles & Co. during the last Sturgis Rally is running on E! Entertainment this Sunday evening at 10.30 pm EST. 9.30 C
Steve McQueen Indian Chief, Car And Truck To Be Auctioned
Published by October 31st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Items previously owned by legendary Hollywood actor Steve McQueen have been consigned to Bonhams’ Annual Classic California auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles next month. This is not the first time items from the McQueen family have been entrusted to Bonhams and once again this leading auction house has been selected to […]
Ride Like Hell. Feel Like Heaven.
Published by October 31st, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Whatever you ride, I hope you know the feeling. This Cyril Huze tee shirt will get you there a little bit faster. Is it necessary to state how much the opposite sex may be impressed when reading this text? Wearing this retro racing logo will never put anyone out of style, before or after your fast to heaven exercise. Classic fit, only available in gray, […]
Times of “carpocalypse” and “motocalypse” may stimulate your creativity. Tom Wright, a loose builder on the outskirts of San Diego just figured out that the bumper cars of the Long Beach Pike amusement park deserve a more dignified end than the crush treatment.
Paul Teutul Senior In Studio For OCC Rocks. Please, More Cowbell.
Published by October 29th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.For your entertainment…and to give you the opportunity to comment again and again on OCC. (And no, I am not paid, never been, to write any article or publish any picture or video). Below the email I received from the Discovery Channel. “Thought you might like this clip from tonite’s episode of American Chopper featuring Sr. […]
Picture Of The Week. Strip Club And Harleys.
Published by October 29th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Quite surprising for an official Harley-Davidson magazine ad running right now in France and conceived by an advertising Agency that I know very well (Euro RSCG &CO). Excellent art direction and copy writing. At night, 10 Harley motorcycles parked front of a Strip Club. The tag line says: “The Paris Motorbike Show has been cancelled. Don’t […]
Best Time Ever To Turn Your Buell Into A Chopper
Published by October 28th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Easy bet: In 2010 you are going to see lots and lots of custom bikes built on a Buell base. Several reasons for this. 1- Builders and smart individuals are rushing to take advantage of one in a lifetime bargain on the remaining 08 and 09 zero miles models 2- Buells have always been excellent bikes to […]
OCC Rocks And Paul Teutul Senior Sings Summertime Blues
Published by October 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Get a hit on television and the merchandising machine will roll exploiting all possible commercial opportunities. And OCC is pursuing a new one with today’s Tuesday October 27th official release date of classic rock compilation CD and MP3’s curated by OCC founder Paul Teutul Senior. The 17 tracks album named OCC Rocks includes not only famous […]
A shop named Chopper Kultcha (phonetic pronunciation of word Culture in a British accent), located in Abu Dhabi (it’s in UAE, or United Arab Emirates), managed by a custom builder whose name is Mario Kyprianides (it’s Greek Cypriot), wo is amazing bike show judges in Europe with a bike called “Courtesan” (who you can almost describe as a high […]
