Harley-Davidson opened its own channel on YouTube. All movies, videos are official Harley-Davidson content. If you are already familiar with YouTube, you already know that you can not only watch videos but also comment on, email, embed videos to your website, subscribe, receive updates etc…The 1st video you will see is the one of the 105th Celebration […]
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Essay About Motorcycle Noise By Harley President And COO Jim McCaslin
Published by September 19th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Exhaust.Under the headline “Something we never want to lose”, Jim McCaslin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, wrote what I think is an interesting piece about motorcycle noise. He calls the issue of excessive motorcycle noise one of the company’s toughest challenges “because of its potential to divide and destroy our sport”. […]
Battistinis Semi Circle Floorboards
Published by September 19th, 2008 in Builders, Controls and Customs.Just by looking at these floorboards I can image the custom bike(s) on which they would look very cool. In the “Battistinis Tradition” the hole pattern is the essence of their design. Even your boots and the ones of your passenger will look more beautiful. In classic chrome or sinister black. Battistinis Online store.
South Side Kustoms offers this quality/low cost rigid Bobber with many optional components like paint job, exhaust system, seat, handlebars. The base model starts at $17,000 with a genuine 80” Harley engine fitted with an S&S carb, a 3” Tauer open belt system, Ride Wright Spoke Wheels (19” front, 16” rear) in chrome or color […]
The Other V-Twin Engine
Published by September 15th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.This post written by “Nicker”. “In the late 40’s Phil Irving penned the design of a legendary V-Twin motor for Phill Vincent. The stories of Vincent motored scooters are the stuff of legend. No one who ever laid their eyes on a Vincent V-twin in a Norton frame (a “Norvin”) can ever forget it. Such […]
New Interesting Concept. Trike Rentals.
Published by September 13th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As far as I know nobody specializes in trike rentals. Think about it. You want to ride a trike for a few days to see how it feels. Or you just want to ride one during your far-away vacation because it is what you ride back home. Or your companion/partner/wife told you she would feel […]
In a former post I featured this trike (formely called the Cosmo) at a time it was still at the prototype stage. Now, Olmax Fabrication LLC, the parent company of Speed & Custom Cycles, has finished all testing, renamed it The SS Trike, and licensed its production to Precision Cycle Works (PCW) of Caro, MI. […]
East Coast Choppers Of Thailand
Published by September 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If I would not tell you, you would probably ignore that there is an East Coast Choppers Shop in Thailand. And yes, they customize (and rent) Harleys. In this Buddhist country called the “Land Of smiles” because of the Thai friendliness and hospitality I wonder if his Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej rides a custom Harley-Davidson. […]
Indian Motorcycle Flagship Dealership Grand Opening
Published by September 8th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I had the opportunity to see the Indian Charlotte Flagship Dealership while it was still in construction. Great location and superb building that I want to see again now that it’s completed. The Grand Opening Celebration is October 4 and the program includes factory tours (Indian headquarter is close by) starting at 11 AM, a ride […]
Shares Of Harley-Davidson Tumble
Published by September 8th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Stock market analysts state that Harley-Davidson’s sales have slowed in the first two months of the third quarter. The company could post a sales decline percentage for July and August in the “mid-teens,” which would follow an 8.7 percent drop in the second quarter. Of course it is due to a weak consumer environment, which […]
Sexy Models Building A Custom Metric V-Twin Motorcycle
Published by September 8th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Usually, beautiful and sexy models show up only when our custom bikes are completed, tested, cleaned and ready for photo shoots. It’s gonna change. The models of “AFT Girls”, a model agency division of a “AFT Customs”, a well known custom motorcycle shop specializing in Metrics bikes, are going to get dirty building their own […]
Jesse James is facing 2 lawsuits. The 1st one, filed in July by Michael Jones, alleges that he commissioned Jesse James “West Coast Choppers” to build him a 1949 Cadillac Sedanette for somewhere between $250,000 and $350,000. But, according to Jones, after James requested more money to complete the project and shelling out a total of […]
Big Dog Motorcycles Cuts One-Third Of Workforce
Published by September 6th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Paul Hansen, Marketing Director of Big Dog Motorcycles announces another round of job cuts, laying off one-third of its workers. The company has laid off 22 employees, with 27 more layoffs expected within the next 2 months. The objective is to readjust the workforce to the weak consumer environment, which has been impacting other motorcycle […]
Chopper Chicks And Garage Girls
Published by September 6th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.During the 105th Harley-Davidson Anniversary celebration, while everybody was partying, some women where wrenching for good causes: the art of custom motorcycles and both the RAACE and the Wisconsin Breast Cancer foundations.
US Choppers is producing a chassis named “Factory Race Platform” reminiscent of motorcycles from the mid teens. Using it as a base you can build a vintage looking bike or a modern custom showing its heritage. Of course this chassis is hand crafted for precision fit, with in mind strength and durability on the road […]
Harley-Davidson Doing Social Networking On Facebook
Published by September 4th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Facebook, the famous social networking website founded in 2004 has more than 90 million active users worldwide. And of course, Harley-Davidson noticed. The Harley Facebook pages will be updated frequently with exclusive content and official news directly from Harley-Davidson. Visitors can check out national events like Harley-Davidson’s 105th Anniversary Celebration. They can also get the […]
Saxon Motorcycles Europe Launches The Henchman
Published by September 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.My European readers will soon have a new bike to choose from to ride legally the EEC roads. During Austria Bike week, Saxon Motorcycles Europe presented their new model named the “Henchman”. This new old school style bike is a hardtail in the bobber-style, equipped with a 96” (1566cc) S&S engine, a 200 rear tire, […]
Will We Ever See New American IronHorse Motorcycles?
Published by September 3rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Fast summary. 1- A U.S. bankruptcy judge in Fort Worth agreed to the sale of American IronHorse Motorcycles to Scott Meyers for $6.7 million. The total cost of the acquisition by Scott Meyers is in excess of $8 million because it includes liabilities in the form of warranties on existing bikes. 2- As announced first […]
Renegade 3D Aspen Wheel
Published by September 3rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.This wheel is called “Aspen” but I would have called it “Airfoil” because of it’s 3D 9-spoke layout design. As with all Renegade wheels, the “aspen” is precision machined from a single block of the highest grade billet aluminum. Each wheel is then polished to a mirror finish and dipped in brilliant show quality chrome. […]
Mid-Evil Motorcycle By Sick Bastard Choppers
Published by September 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.I know, I know. This beast is not to the taste of most. But why it would have to be? Each builder builds what he likes and since it’s the 1st creation by a new shop called “Sick Bastard Choppers” out of North Miami, why not encourage them by a push in my Blog. The […]
An image is worth 1000 words. So, 2 images are more than enough to let you know that these custom grips are for sale at the Battistinis Webstore. Of course, shifter and brake pegs are also available.
Harley-Davidson Edition Fender Stratocaster Guitar.
Published by August 31st, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.You will need to love Harley, love playing guitar, be rich or one at least one of the above to be able to acquire this special edition guitar. To commemorate the 105th birthday of Harley, Fender has built this guitar using nickel, chrome and lots of black with socket head Allen screws of the same […]
While ten of thousands motorcyclists from all over the country and around the world take part in Milwaukee to the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary celebration, CEO Jim Ziemer is showing off his tattoo. Now, I think I know the answer, but can anyone confirm is this tattoo is real or fake? Email me at editor@cyrilhuzeblog.com
I already wrote about “Jim Nasi Better Looking Touring Solution”. This kit was complete including cut-out for your exhaust. 2 forward panels, a steel rear fender, a license plate holder complete with LED taillight & indicators. But Jim realized that some Harley-Davidson riders don’t want to replace all components.with or without cut-out for your exhaust. 2 forward panels are […]
Want To Know How To Make Your Motorcycle Greener?
Published by August 28th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.Environmental awareness grows every day. You want to help the earth, are open to the idea of a green motorcycle, but only if doesn’t break the bank. You believe in producing cleaner air but want to keep all the fun of riding. Today I received information from a company called Northside Choppers proposing a patent […]
Jesse James is taking the role of a modern-day daredevil in a new Spike TV Series premiering in February 2009. In this series, each week viewers will get to experience Jesse James taking on death-defying physical challenges. With CGI effects, viewers get a taste of the enormity of the stunt preparation, of the stunt itself revealing […]
