As you all know, both Arlen and Cory Ness collaborate with Victory to design limited editions. Cory did work on the Vegas Jackpot and Cross Country models and Arlen on the touring Vision. Manufacturer’s objectives are always to enhance the brand image, sell a few more customized models to a clientele ready to pay extra bucks […]
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Victory. The Vision Of Arlen Ness.
Published by September 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Diversification has always been a key ingredient of business. More than ever in this economy…So, Pro-One Performance, one of the leaders in supplying quality billet accessories for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, SUV and trucks is about to launch “California Scooter Company”, a line of top quality Scooters with attitude. inspired by the 1954 Mustang Scooter. I like very […]
Introduction To Accel Self Learning Module For EFI Motorcycles
Published by September 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.The Accel SLM Module let you automatically re-calibrate and optimize your EFI bike after modifications like exhaust pipes, air cleaner, intake, intake, cams, etc. for a smoother running engine. It’s a direct plug-in installation. Just plug & ride…(Because we found out that publishing this video creates problems for you to load pages of the Blog, […]
Wrench Monkees Custom Motorcycle
Published by September 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Great shop name and a great custom bike based on a Honda 750 Four. These “Monkees” are based in Copenhagen, Denmark and produce very interesting machines, one at a time, using rebuilt engines and fabbing their own parts. Evidently, this bike has Cafe Racer genes and is very representative of the new big trend in northern europe. […]
The World Of Motorcycles And Moped The Way You Never Saw It Before
Published by September 16th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Reader Mike Greenwald sent me this very interesting map where the size of each country has been resized proportionally to the concentration of motorcycles and moped in each of them. So, the map takes in account ALL powered 2-wheelers. The latest available statistics estimate that, in average, there are 33 moped or motorcycles in the […]
Exclusive. New Timeless Dream Motorcycle
Published by September 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Several times I have featured the Classic Antique Vintage and Boardtracking replicas imagined, engineered and built by Mike Hanlon at Timeless Motor Company. In exclusivity, just out of his manufacturing facility, I introduce you now to his new masterpiece (no it’s not a scale model but a full size motorcycle) simply called “Timeless Dream”. Mike is […]
S&S Cycle Presents Today’s Top Custom Motorcycle Builders
Published by September 15th, 2009 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Yesterday I received an advance copy of this new gorgeous book and of course could not resist spending my all evening reading about the 50 Builders featured and look at the superb photography of their custom bikes. As you remember, one year ago S&S Cycle was celebrating its 50th Anniversary, commissioned 50 builders (for reason […]
New Springer Front End For Harley-Davidson Sportster And Dyna Models
Published by September 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.New from Paughco these Springer front ends designed specifically for 2004 and later Sportster and Dyna models. These new Wide Glide Springers are a direct bolt-on install and come in stock lengths for Sportsters that came lowered from the factory and 3” over for standard height models. Top clamps can be ordered with ears for […]
Hotrod Ripped Exhaust System For Evo & Twin Cam Engines
Published by September 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Exhaust.Frank Serrano will tell you that “this exhaust system roars like the devil himself is coming to you…” So, I let you decide if you want to rip the streets with these high decibels pipes. For Evo or Twin Cam engines, it’s a 4-step design starting of course at 1.75″ at the cylinder heads, then […]
Gel Seat. Thank You From The Bottom Of My Ass…
Published by September 14th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Seats.Joe Bonnello is a friend of the crew at Saddlemen. With 4 other friends he did a ride that I would really like to do, up to the highest roads in the world in the northwestern Himalaya mountains. The bikes used were India-made Royal Enfields Motorcycles and when Joe and group reached the highest road […]
Triumph Recalls 2008-2009 Triumph Thruxton Motorcycles
Published by September 14th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.The installed front brake caliper bracket bolts may be too short, reducing thread engagement of the bolts into the caliper bracket. The brake caliper could become loose or separating, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of crash. Triumph will replace these bolts. Owners may contact Triumph at […]
A Custom Bike With A Heavy English Accent
Published by September 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This custom illustrates the trend of building a retro bike from the ground up using major parts from different legendary manufacturers. In this case starting from a 1973 Triumph (modified with 32-degree of rake and fuel in frame with fuel pump), using a restored 1967 BSA A65T (fitted with a Mikuni side draft carburetor and a Joe […]
Introducing The New Re-Designed 2010 Buell Blast Motorcycle
Published by September 12th, 2009 in Builders and Events.Erik Buell, Founder and CTO of Buell Motorcycles says it himself in his website. His Blast model was initially conceived as a first bike for somebody who has never been on a motorcycle. Something cute, light, low and easy to handle. But he admits that it has never been an innovative, breakthrough sport bike and […]
New Art Of The Chopper Exhibition At Appleton Museum Of Art
Published by September 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Art Of The Chopper” books and exhibitions have always strived to present motorcycles as both sculptural art and artifacts of American culture. The definition of a chopper is any conceptualized, one-of-a kind, and hand made motorcycle of exceptional design and originality, and that perfectly describes the 30 ostentatious yet beautiful custom bikes that will be presented in “Art of the […]
18 Year Old Ryan Mackey Wins A WLA Harley For Writing An Essay. A Must Read.
Published by September 11th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last weekend during the Super Swap Meet in Davenport, Iowa the AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club of America) Ryan Mackey was picked by 30 judges as the winner of the “Free Harley Give Away Contest”. He was one of the ninety 18 to 25 year olds that wrote an essay for the contest which ran for […]
Brass Balls Bobbers 69 Custom Production Chopper
Published by September 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.From the 1969 Easy Rider movie, this line: “They are not scared of you. They are scared of what you represent to them”. Although too young to have seen the movie the year of its release, Custom Builder Dar Holdsworth pays homage to this important era of our counter culture with its own chopper design. […]
Leslie Porterfield. Fastest Woman On 2 Wheels. Again And Again…
Published by September 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Fast summary for those who still don’t know her (shame on you). Since her teenage years (she started to ride at 16) she is hooked on motorcycles because of the bikes, of course, but also because she likes the people she meets in our industry. She is now 32, lives and work in Dallas where […]
I introduced you before to the Can-Am Spyder Roadster, this on-street 3-wheeler like nothing else, manufactured by a Canadian company called BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products). The new 2010 RT model will be available with saddlebags and is probably going to change the way you think of touring motorcycles. Look remains controversial (for many a snowmobile […]
New Paughco Chopper Or Pro-Street 300 MM Drop Seat Frame.
Published by September 9th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.On a bike built with this Paughco frame you will sit low at 23” 1/2 and you will be able to slide a 300 mm rear tire. The bike will be balanced because it’s a Right Side Drive driveline setup. This Softail type frame has a 1 ¾ backbone stretch, 2” diameter single front leg […]
The Story Of A French Rookie In Bonneville
Published by September 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.He lives in France and prepared a custom bike for show & race that I featured in this Blog. Told me at the time that he had Bonneville big dreams. Excited, emailed to me one week before the Bub Speed Trials, to tell me that his bike was already waiting for him in a warehouse […]
New Appraisal Service To Get Full Insurance Coverage On A Custom Motorcycle
Published by September 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.We all know that building a custom motorcycle is a very gratifying labor of love experience. Then comes the time when you want to rush your ride on the street and need to secure proper insurance coverage to protect your investment. And it’s when a company named “AMI Custom Motorcycle Appraisal Service” promises to help you […]
Ready To Order Complete Chopper Solo Seats
Published by September 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Paughco realized that many of you would like to get a cool solo seat without having to fabricate a steel pan then visit an upholstery shop to dress it in leather. So, check out some of Paughco’s new additions to their popular line of seats. They are designed for use with many factory style frame […]
David Uhl New Paintings From Harley-Davidson Archives
Published by September 8th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Painters.In Denver, during the National Harley-Davidson Dealers Meeting, artist David Uhl released 3 new paintings inspired by the photography of L.C. Rosenkrans, the first staff photographer for The Motor Company. The canvas giclee edition size remains the same as in the past (12 prints plus 4 AP and 4 HC) and these usually sell out […]
Aileron Custom Motorcycle By Dotson Design
Published by September 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Christian Dotson has an automotive background at General Motors as a concept designer where he was involved in the development of the Hummer H2. He is also involved with cars and trucks and his shop share space with the Walden Speed Shop. His philosophy is to produce automotive art. A long minimalist one-off custom frame […]
Jay Allen Breaks A New Bonneville Land Speed Record
Published by September 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.After entertaining most of you all year long in his many Broken Spoke Saloons, Jay Allen loves to head to Bonneville to break some World Land Speed Records. Last week I met Jay on the Salts of Utah, avidly looking for some shade between 2 runs and telling me about the progress he was making with his 2 […]
Selling Off-Road For On-Road Motorcycles Equals Huge Fines
Published by September 6th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.The motorcycle you sell, factory or custom, is only for off-road use. But the buyer states (true or not) that you told him he could ride it on the road. Well, watch out, especially in California. The California Air Resource Board just fined $180,000 2 San Diego motorcycle dealers for sales violations. Because off-highway vehicles, motorcycles, […]
