In 2011 Victory Motorcycles Sweden froze a 2002 V92 TC to be exhibited at the Sweden Ice Hotel.The bike was defrosted this year and delivered to a shop called Stonetown Custom. After only 1 hour of workshop time (oil change, fresh fuel and a new battery BUT without needing new spark plugs or any other […]
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From Ice To Fire. Frozen Victory Motorcycle Fires Up After 4 years In An Ice Block
Published by May 2nd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.AIMExpo Organizing Custom Building Championship Of The Americas
Published by May 1st, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.All Custom Bike Builders of the Americas, from Greenland and all the way south to the tip of South America, are invited to join The AIMExpo Championship Of The Americas, a showcase of design, engineering and creativity. During the 2015 AIMExpo and for the first time in motorcycling history there will be a world class […]
A Vintage Looking E-Bike You May Want In Your Garage
Published by May 1st, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If today young William Harley and Arthur Davidson were working from a garage in the Silicon Valley they could have created this Vintage Electric “E Tracker”, a board track racer inspired electric bike giving you a 30-mile range ride at a maximum speed of 36 mph after a 2-hour charge. The sand cast v-twin shaped […]
Another Very Faulty Concept Motorcycle
Published by April 30th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Concept motorcycle renderings are always entertaining. These ones by Alex Padwa and Davidi Gilad, 2 designers who don’t pretend to know about motorcycles, just about lines. Maybe this type of work could be the pretext for a game of the 7 errors to find in less than 1 minute (there are more than 7 making […]
Hands Up With New Tall Boy And Fat Ape Handlebars From Harley-Davidson For 2015 Road Glide
Published by April 29th, 2015 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Add High-Rise Style to 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Models. Riders can hang ’em high with two new tall handlebars from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories designed specifically for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide® model motorcycles. The Road Glide Tall Boy Handlebar (top picture) P/N 55800550 Chrome, P/N 55800551 Satin Black; $279.95) features an optimized […]
Erik Buell Racing. A 1 Hour Movie About What Was Supposed To Be An American Comeback Story.
Published by April 29th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.In October 2009, Harley-Davidson shut down the Erik Buell manufacturing. 2 months later Erik Buell created his independent company EBR for Erik Buell Racing, the only American sport bike company. In 2010, Joseph Sousa and Matt Sienkiewicz began to film Erik Buell to document his daily fight to grow his new company and to find […]
Custom Harley Dyna By Rough Crafts
Published by April 27th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.With the People’s Republic of China to the west and Japan to the east and northeast, Winston Yeh will tell you that his Taiwan shop Rough Crafts benefits from the best of both countries, respectively machining expertise and motorcycle manufacturing know how. So, is Taiwan a great place to build custom motorcycles? Maybe, except Taiwan […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls 46,000 Models For Clutch Issue And 9000 Street Models For Possible Missing Reflector.
Published by April 25th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is recalling 45,901 model-year 2014-15 motorcycles manufactured between from April 28, 2014 to October 24, 2014 because the clutch may not fully disengage. The models affected are Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic – Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special […]
Breaking News. S&S Cycle Flathead Power Brand Goes Back Home In Sweden To Anders Nygren.
Published by April 24th, 2015 in Builders, Engines and Events.You can bet that there is one happy man in Sweden… S&S Cycle Inc. announced today that they are transferring ownership of the Flathead Power® brand back to Anders Nygren, the original founder of the Flathead Power company in Sweden free of charge. “We decided to discontinue using Flathead Power as a brand for our […]
The Relation Between Erik Buell Racing And Hero MotorCorp. What You Need To Know.
Published by April 24th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following Erik Buell Racing ceasing operations on April 15, 2015, 5 points you need to know. 1- Erik Buell Racing (EBR) was created in November 2009 in East Troy, Wisconsin following the shutdown of his previous company, Buell Motorcycle Company, by parent company/majority stakeholder Harley-Davidson. EBR was an independent venture by Erik Buell from Harley-Davidson, […]
Ace Cafe Orlando. The under-construction Ace scheduled to open this Fall is organizing a media event at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at its location 100 W. Livingston Street in Orlando, Florida. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has confirmed his appearance and will officially welcome the famous Ace Cafe brand to the USA with a […]
Some industrial designers work for a corporation for a specific project intended to be produced. Some, use their industrial design skills to promote their skills to an entire industry. This motorcycle concept rendering belongs to the category of dreamy designs that probably will never be produced. It was created by a designer named Mehmet Doruk […]
Drifting. Do Not Attempt This With Your Victory Bagger
Published by April 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.They do things with Baggers you never thought possible. Tony Carbajal and Joe Vertical from the Victory Stunt Team go full throttle with their supercharged Victory Baggers.
Polaris Reports Record First Quarter 2015 Results. Global Sales + 16%. Motorcycle Sales + 74%
Published by April 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This morning Thursday April 23, 2015 Polaris Industries Inc. (PII) reported first-quarter earnings beating Wall Street expectations. Polaris reported record first quarter net income of $88.6 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, an increase of nine percent from the 2014 first quarter net income of $80.9 million, or […]
New Indian Motorcycle 2015 Spring & Summer Collections Of Rider Wear And Casual Wear, Gifts & Personal Accessories
Published by April 22nd, 2015 in Builders and Merchandise.The new collection is available now from Indian Motorcycle dealers and at Indian Motorcycles. It includes rider wear, casual wear, gifts, and personal accessories. All of these items feature premium materials and iconic Indian Motorcycle branding. The Men’s Rocker Jacket (MSRP $499.99), a leather jacket that features a soft and supple distressed leather and contemporary styling […]
Join The S&S Team As A Full Time Apprentice Level Race Engine Builder.
Published by April 22nd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.S&S Cycle is known for racing heritage as well as vast performance products from intakes and exhaust, all the way to complete engines that compete in the NHRA Pro-Stock motorcycle class. That being said, we are looking for someone with initiative, commitment and a desire to make history! We are hiring a full-time apprentice level race […]
Harley-Davidson Reports First-Quarter Earnings. Profit Rises. Lower Sales Outlook Due To Competition.
Published by April 21st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This morning April 21, before Wall Street opening, Harley-Davidson Inc posted a higher quarterly net profit, but lowered its sales forecast for 2015 citing aggressive price discounting by its competitors. After the results were announced, at 8.45 a.m. ET shares of Harley-Davidson (HOG) fell 7.80% in pre-market trading The company’s results were aided by cost […]
Custom Indian Scout. Dream Of Being An Off-Roader.
Published by April 20th, 2015 in Builders and Customs.You can expect custom Indian Scouts to be built in all styles, from Cafe Racers to Bobbers to Board Trackers to … Off-Roaders… I am not convinced that this one has any true off-road abilities, but it rolls on military Jeep Willy tires. making it at least very different from what I have seen until […]
Save The Date. American Victory Rally In Colorado Springs June 25-28, 2015
Published by April 19th, 2015 in Builders and Events.Victory riders will carve roads to scenic peaks, valleys, and vistas of Colorado during the 2015 American Victory Rally (AVR) in Colorado Springs June 25-28. Registration for the event can be found HERE. The new location was chosen so riders can enjoy the power and performance of their motorcycles alongside other Victory owners as they […]
Race To The Clouds. A Joint Project Victory Motorcycles And Roland Sands.
Published by April 17th, 2015 in Builders and Events.Dubbed “Project 156”, from this illustration the joint program looks to me like some kind of Pike’s Peak Run on a Victory machine prepared by Roland Sands to reach the clouds at high speed. But what do I know… Answer with details will be published here on May 28th. Stay tuned.
2015 Poland “Poznan Motor Show”. The Custom Motorcycle Style Of Central Europe.
Published by April 16th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Poznan Motor Show sponsored by Motorcycle Storehouse is Poland’s biggest automotive automotive showcase with four halls dedicated only to motorcycles, of which one is hosting the “Custom Festival” of Polish magazine “Custom”. In this country of 39 million people, there are only 7 official Harley-Davidson dealers, but there is an emergent custom scene with builders […]
Inaugural Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track Racing At X Games Austin On June 4, 2015
Published by April 16th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year, Harley-Davidson sponsored two flat-track exhibitions, and thousands of fans took to social media to express their excitement for the sport. So, now it’s official. A new motorcycle racing competition will throw dirt June 4 during the inaugural Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track Racing at ESPN’s X Games Austin. The inaugural race is an invitational format, with athletes […]
Breaking News. Erik Buell Racing Closed Its Doors With $20 Million In Outstanding Liabilities
Published by April 15th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Erik Buell Racing closed its business this Wednesday April 15, 2015 and filed for protection from its creditors in Walworth County Circuit Court, Wisconsin. With outstanding bills of more than $20 million and unable to pay them Erik Buell Racing had no other choice than to close the doors of its facility in East Troy. […]
Auctions America’s Auburn Spring Collector Car Weekend, May 7 – 9, 2015
Published by April 15th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 29-lot collection, which features bikes from the former esteemed Arthur P. Sigal Collection, is comprised of both original and beautifully restored motorcycles. The weekend event (May 7-9) will be held at the Preston Evans Collection at Indiana’s historic Auburn Auction Park. The auction will include a 1902 Marsh (top picture) predating Harley-Davidson, and believed […]
Triumph Motorcycles Claiming To Be Now Number One European Brand In North America
Published by April 14th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A record setting first quarter by Triumph Motorcycles America, which included the highest single day retail sales ever on March 31st, resulted in the company stating as being the top selling European brand in North America. The ranking is based upon motorcycle unit sales in the 500cc-plus on-road and dual-sport categories for the U.S. and […]
When Harley-Davidson introduced its 2 Street models (750 & 500), the maker described them as “coming from the street, born out of the custom tradition of tearing down a motorcycle to its raw, minimal essence and letting the pure rebellion inherent in the lines of the machine come screaming through”… Corporate narrative aside, it’s true […]
