As you already know, Kevin Baas teaches teenagers of Kennedy High School the art of building custom motorcycles. And from time to time, one of their bikes has to be sold or raffled to continue the financing of their metal shop program. Next drawing to get the bike featured here will take place during the […]
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Get This Custom Motorcycle For $20.
Published by November 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you feel like getting “Green”, know that you will have to sacrifice performance and spend more money than for a gas powered motorcycle. Still the new Electric GPR-S from Electric Motorsport has a 70 mph top speed and a 60 mile range. The bike takes about four hours to charge with an on-board charger or […]
Baker New Powerbox Overdrive 6-Speed
Published by November 6th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.When Baker Drivetrain launched the Torquebox the prime objective was to have the ability to handle more torque than any other transmission and to offer unique aesthetics with a Function-Formed™ case design.
An engine made up of 24 chainsaw motors!?! That’s a lot of pull at the drag race. Anyone ready to challenge?
Exile Cycles Parts for Stock Harley-Davidson Softails
Published by November 3rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Exile Cycles announce the introduction of a complete line of bolt-on parts for stock Harley Softails. Designed by Russell Mitchell, these components will allow you to transform your ride in to a custom with all the toughness and simplicity of an Exile, whilst maintaining all the function and reliability of the stock Harley.
The latest Sporty/Buell conversion from Redneck Engineering is designed to look like a Hardtail, but ride like a Softail. Based on the original Mutant conversion it is designed to accept most components from a donor bike.
Myrtle Beach New Bike Rally Ordinances Challenged In Court
Published by October 31st, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Attorney Alice Paylor who is representing Shank and Phil Schoonover, who owns Harley Davidson of Myrtle Beach argued their cases against the city of Myrtle Beach and answered questions from federal judge Perry Wooten for 3 hours on Thursday morning October 30. Shank’s attorney asked for an injunction against the city to prevent the enforcement […]
Saxon Motorcycles Expands In Scandinavia
Published by October 30th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Saxon Motorcycles Europe is proud to announce the launch of Saxon Motorcycles Scandinavia with a dealership in Denmark, Xtreme Machines in Glostrup (Copenhagen). A second dealership, Tailormade VTwin located in Malmö Sweden, will be opening his doors in March 2009. Saxon Motorcycles Europe has obtained the European Type Approval in February 2007 for the models […]
I am fond of the beach cruiser look and of white wall tires. So, logically, at 1st glance I fell in love with this vintage motorbike by Ridley Motorcycles. It’s a small engine powered (49 or 70 cc) bicycle featuring the old-time look in a 1-piece tank frame (steel or aluminum), oversized 26” wheels, fender-mounted […]
Strokers Bikini Team To Help Our Troops
Published by October 27th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Mix 12 of Rick Fairless best custom bikes with 12 beautiful models shot in a pinup style, then add the superb graphic artwork and photos by celebrated photographer Darryl Briggs and you get one of the hottest calendars for 2009 to adorn your garage, office…or bedroom. The calendar production was sponsored by custom builder Rick […]
Antilock Brakes Lower Fatal Motorcycle Crashes
Published by October 27th, 2008 in Brakes and Builders.According to The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety antilock brakes could help motorcycle riders avoid fatal crashes, The fatal crash rate involving motorcycles equipped with optional antilock brakes, or ABS, was 38 percent lower than the rate involving similar motorcycles without the system. Like their counterparts on cars and trucks, antilock brakes help motorcycle riders […]
In-Wheel Electric Engine. Next For Your Motorcycle?
Published by October 27th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Wheels.During the Mondial Auto Show, the Venturi Voltage was shown equipped with an electric engine incorporated in the wheel. Is the Michelin “Active wheel” tomorrow’s wheel and can it be adapted to a motorcycle? At first glance it looks like a regular wheel with its mounted tire, but inside a small engine is fed by […]
Saw quite a few new and old Triumphs during last Biketoberfest in Daytona. If you are rebuilding a 650 or 750 cc Triumph motor (helpful too for rebuilding a 500 cc), a 4-hour DVD is available teaching you step by step how to do it correctly. Your teacher will be British motorcycle expert Wes White […]
Cyril Huze Tribal Long Sleeve Tee-Shirts
Published by October 24th, 2008 in Builders and Merchandise.Whatever I imagine, these Logo Tribal Tees are still the ones we sell the most. Tell me why? So we just printed 500 more and it’s time for you to show your support to your favorite Blogger by ordering a couple. Back of tee-shirt is screen-printed with our slogan “Absolute Customs”. Front is printed with […]
New Macho Retro Velocity Stack
Published by October 24th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.It’s called “Dicks Cool Unit” and was initially designed to bolt on a Mikuni carburetor. But with a provided adapter it fits CV, S&S and EFI units (up to 07). It is machined from aircraft grade aluminum and CNC cut to precision with a black anodized base, so you can paint, polish or plate to […]
Paughco 45 Bobber/Chopper Frame
Published by October 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Frames.This awesome new frame from Paughco will allow you to build yourself a very cool chopper using that ole 45-incher that’s been serving as a door stop for the past few of decades. Better yet the new Paugho 45 frame allows you to toss that old 3-speed and replace it with a 74 4-speed. The […]
The Real Story Behind The Easy Rider Movie Choppers
Published by October 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.With his astute slogan “If it ain’t long, it’s wrong”, fellow custom builder Sugar Bear builds long Springer front ends, and therefore long choppers, since now 37 years. And the man who started producing these zero flop smooth handling street-rideable choppers in 1971 knows a lot about the industry and its untold true stories. Like who really […]
Blings Cycles Nickled Knucklehead
Published by October 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Knuckle engine, or “61 OHV” as the Harley-Davidson factory originally called it, is a beautiful classic choice for many of today’s customs. In its 74” version it has enough punch (45 hp) to satisfy a lot of our riding needs, especially when placed in a rigid frame. “Nickled Knuckle” is a fine example of […]
Norton Motorcycles Back Under British Ownership
Published by October 22nd, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.One of the world’s most famous motorcycle brands is back under British ownership. English businessman Stuart Garner plans reviving Norton after buying rights to the name from an American company in a multi-million pound deal. Included are legendary Norton names such as Commando and Dominator. The first Norton motorbike was produced in 1902 and production […]
Ken Glenn Cycles CB 750 Café Racer
Published by October 20th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It was in Daytona and I rode it (did you say reverse shifting?). A nice and very clean piece even if you don’t road race from bars to bars. And the good surprise is that Ken Glenn can build you one for about $7,000. Can’t beat that. Here what you get: a stock chassis, CB 750 […]
During the good times, up to the end of 2005, Harley-Davidson used its in-house finance unit to chase after subprime borrowers, making it too easy for some bikers to buy $20,000 motorcycles with no money down. The risky lending practice has obliged the Milwaukee Company to take a $6.3 million write-down amid rising delinquency rates […]
Softail Bobber. $19,500 VIN Included
Published by October 19th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.To offer a custom motorcycle with a VIN number for the price of an equivalent factory bike is the challenge of many custom shops. Many entered this market segment and try hard to get your business by offering the most bang for you hard earned (and I hope preserved) dollars. This model is from South […]
Friday morning. Although I know all Daytona and Ormond Beach secret roads, there is no way you can escape the traffic jam as soon as you arrive ½ mile away from Rossmeyer’s Destination Harley. Just count 45 minutes (if you arrive no later than mid morning) and you get your secure […]
Biketoberfest. First Raising Money For Our Soldiers
Published by October 17th, 2008 in Builders and Events.The recipe for fast raising money. Invite the best of the industry and all media journalists present in Daytona. Let a US soldier speak about his tours to Iraq. Entertain the crowd with a great band and a selection of very hot girls. Auction some great items like excusive […]
Twistgrip Clutch Assembly
Published by October 15th, 2008 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.If clean is the name of your game, you want your handlebars without visible cables. So, you may already use an internal throttle system. You can adopt a similar approach for your clutch side by using a Twistgrip assembly.
Pro Italia is raffling a new 2009 Ducati M696 to benefit the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. Tickets are $25 each (or buy 5 chances for $100) and limited to 500 total. Tickets are available at their online store or Los Angeles showroom. Tickets are available now until October 24th. The winner will be announced on […]
