Not a joke. OCC is opening a Ducati Dealership called Ducati Hudson Valley in Newburgh, NY. And of course, the Teutuls will be giving the OCC treament to a new custom L-twin-powered Monster 1100 that will be featured on an upcoming episode of American Chopper on TLC. The project will include new elements from Ducati’s […]
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Foot Controls For Harley Shovelhead
Published by April 29th, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Black Sunshine Customs are now introducing Foot Controls for 4-speed Shovels with Ratchet Top and/or Baker 6 into 4 Transmissions. These controls are available for foot clutch and jockey shifting. The other option is Foot Clutch and Rear Brake operated by Hand Control. Foot Controls come raw with option of black powder coating or chrome). […]
Back in 1970, a company called “Jammer Cycle Products” was born. Offering a righteous collection of frames, wheels, handlebars, gas tanks, sissy bars, front ends and all the stuff you needed to build a chopper, “Jammer” became known as the place that had the “Cool” stuff. Carrying on the legacy that started 39 years ago, […]
Isn’t refreshing to see a Chopper among a see of Bobbers, especially when it is a Chopper looking like…a true Chopper. 100% Finnish style, but of course inspired by the California Choppers of the late 60’s, it was built in Finland by a shop called “Flying Choppers” and recently […]
Last Ride Customs Hand Tooled Seats
Published by April 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Another good address in Michigan for all your custom seat needs. As in most good upholstery shops, it’s the boss himself who is going to hand make and stitch your seat or bag. Adam Croft just redid his website and shows you a wide selection of his awesome seats ordered by the custom builders who are household […]
Jay Leno’s Garage Website is getting better & better. Going there from time to time to check out the old bikes. See Jay riding the superbike of the 30’s. Like me, be envious of all what Jay keeps in his garage.
Inaugural Bike Week New Orleans. May 6th-10th
Published by April 24th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.No major bike event in New Orleans since 2005 hurricane Katrina. So, it is time to give all Louisiana and neighboring States a big bike fest. And the organizers of the Inaugural Bike Week New Orleans intend to throw a party to rival its famous Mardi Gras. Entertainment, friendly locals, custom bikes, music, Cajun food […]
New Controls By Stevenson’s Cycle
Published by April 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.These new controls conceived by Steve Broyles Sr. of Stevenson’s Cycle are made of steel instead of billet aluminum. Controls are available with left side shifter or hydraulic foot clutch and are sold in sets or separately. They fit all 4-speed frames, as well as Softails up to 99. They will fit 2000 and up […]
American IronHorse Motorcycles To Close Again?
Published by April 23rd, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Two weeks ago my insider sources started to feed me with negative news regarding the future of American IronHorse Motorcycles Company. The only one I published last week was that the company seemed to be idling, not building bikes. When in May 2008 a U.S. bankruptcy judge in Fort Worth agreed to the sale of defunct American […]
We all need a taillight and you don’t want one on your build looking like most of the others. This one was so simple to imagine that it is quite original. It’s made out of billet aluminum with a LED bulb (stronger light and no breaking filament because of vibrations) and a red lens. Available in polished […]
Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week Update
Published by April 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You all know that last year the Myrtle Beach City Council passed 15 ordinances and amendments, including a helmet law, designed to discourage bikers to participate to this new edition of Myrtle Beach Bike Week inside the city limits. It created 2 opposite reactions: as a sign of protest those who decided not to go […]
A Message From Dar Holdsworth
Published by April 22nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Cyril. “Great news. From this day forward ALL Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers will come standard at the same price with a Baker 5 speed transmission, even the Model 1. With the exception of the Model 1, all other BBB&C will have the option to upgrade to a 6 speed Baker at a very reasonable […]
Viper Motorcycle Announces New Dealers And 2009 152″ Diamondback Model
Published by April 22nd, 2009 in Builders and Customs.Viper Motorcycle Company, announces new dealers and the shipping to its Dealers Network of the new “Diamondback” model, their second generation Super Cruiser. Among the new dealers is Rick Fairless’s Strokers Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Bikers Custom in El Paso, Texas, Bikers Dream in Alpharetta, Georgia, Rainbow Cycles in Rogers, Arkansas, etc. Terry Nesbit, President of Viper […]
Is it because of my European genes, because every day I was seeing one passing by my high school, or simply because I love bare bones skinny looking bikes? I always loved Triumphs. And with the retro trend in full swing I enjoy seeing builders of American bikes taking inspiration and parts from many foreign […]
Fellow builder Jerry Covington let me know about his brand new website, but instead of telling you that it’s better than the former one I looked at his online catalog at found these Fork Bells that I like. Aluminum CNC machined they are available in chrome, cut contract black and black with diamond edge and fit 80 […]
Master Bike Builder and Artist Chicara Nagata recently showed his custom motorcycles in a New York City Gallery . Zen and the art of motorcycle creation? Yes, knowing that Chicara can spend 7500 hours on one of these liquid chrome masterpieces Superb attention to details with a kinetic result.
Desperado Motorcycles Sponsors NHRA Super Gas Camaro
Published by April 21st, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Jeff Nicklus, founder and CEO of Desperado Motorcycles announced that his company will act as the primary sponsor of the Nicklus Performance/Desperado Motorcycles Super Gas Camaro for the remainder of the 2009 and the entire 2010 racing season. Jeff estimates that The Desperado Camaro and the Desperado Motorcycles name will be seen by 2.5 – […]
Ten days ago, during the Donnie Smith Bike Show, groups of teenagers belonging to several high schools were competing with their new builds, both to get acknowledgment from their pro peers present at the show and to win some trophy gold offered by IronWorks Magazine. In the Chopper Class Challenge competing with their bike named “Betty” featured […]
2 Rat’s Hole Shows This Weekend At Florida Leesburg Bikefest
Published by April 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As you can see The Rat from the Rat’s Hole Show is well and alive and never looked so euphoric. Must be because the Rat’s Mates are much prettier than at the time, many years ago, when I was the Head Judge of the Bike Shows. This intro (I had […]
Best Production Bobber Of 2009. Only $15,995.
Published by April 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When in February Dar Holdsworth from Brass Balls Bobbers gave me a preview on his new production Bobber called Model 1, it immediately pleased my designer eyes. But having seen so many Bobbers marketed with the over-used and not so accurate slogan “Just Under $20,000 For The Blue Collar Guy!” my question was “what is […]
Battistinis New Air Filter And Horn.
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Electrical and Engines.This new contemporary air filter from Battistinis is a straight bolt-on. The unique three part kit includes a patented Arlen Ness Stage 1 Big Sucker kit to fit all Harley Davidson® EVO big twins, Twin Cams and Sportster models.
Thanks To AMA, Lead Law Not Enforced For At Least 1 Year….
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Did you have any doubt about the hard work and power of AMA, our American Motorcyclist Association? Since 1924, the AMA has promoted and protected the motorcycling lifestyle. And the Association succeeded again to convince Acting Chairman of the Federal Safety Commission to hold off for a year the enforcing of new LEAD LAW that has […]
I like them simple, always looking ready for new spins. Coolness without going overboard. A bike that many could build in their garage, reason why I show it to you. Seen in Germany during the recent Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show, this little chopper was built by USM Motorcycles near Hannover, a long time importer […]
Indian Motorcycle Launches Women’s Apparel
Published by April 17th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Did you notice? Until now the new Indian Motorcycle had only a men’s apparel collection. Women must have done some magical dances around the Kings Mountain headquarter, praying the staff to provide for some feminine clothing. Indian Motorcycle just released its first collection of women’s apparel, and as expected from any motorcycle manufacturer, is made […]
Maybe it’s because of taste, of age, or because she told you so. Ready for a conversion by adding 1 more wheel to your ride? Santiago Chopper, out of Tampa, builds a lot of custom trikes, turns a lot of stock Harleys into 3-wheelers, and even produces some of his own propriatery parts to do […]
Harley-Davidson First Quarter Profit Falls.
Published by April 16th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After the market close this Thursday April 16, 2009 Harley-Davidson said that its first-quarter profit was $117.3 million, or 50 cents per share, compared with $187.6 million, or 79 cents per share for same quarter 1 year-ago Revenue fell 2% to $1.29 billion. However, the company said its earnings were negatively impacted by a few […]
