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Postcards From May 24th Norway Bike Fest
Published by May 27th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Harley-Davidson Advice On Avoiding Battery Abuse
Published by May 27th, 2014 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.A motorcycle battery never gets a day off. The service experts at Harley-Davidson® point out that even when a motorcycle is parked the battery discharges continuously in small internal loads called “self-discharge.” Self-discharge speeds up drastically as the temperature rises – for example in a hot garage in the summer – and accessories like alarm […]
Hardley. A 883 Sportster Stretching Imagination In The Right Direction
Published by May 26th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In Austin, Texas there is another shop than the one you know whose work is well known by those into vintage and classic style Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Kawasaki and BMW bikes. Revival Cycles is led by a trio of individuals (a designer, a formally-trained engineer, a mechanic) that pulls all the pieces of an existing […]
Joe Cooper. Perfecting The Hand Made Motorcycle Fender. And Succeeding…
Published by May 25th, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Videos.“One Machine Can Do The Work Of Fifty Ordinary Men. No Machine Can Do The Work Of An Extraordinary Man.” Keeping in mind this thought from Elbert Hubbard, with a courage and a tenacity that most will never own, Joe Cooper has spent years pursuing the task of fabricating and offering the finest hand fabricated […]
Russian Made Motorcycle. It’s Ugly And You Will Want One.
Published by May 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Who doesn’t want a motorcycle that you can ride absolutely everywhere you want to go, that you can carry, that you can disassemble in 15 minutes and pack in your car trunk. I forgot. It floats, too. This Russian motorcycle is extraordinary, does much more than the American made Rokon. It’s called the Tarus, weighting […]
Flying A Flag On Your Harley-Davidson Voids The Warranty?
Published by May 23rd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Background. David Zien is a well known former member of the Wisconsin State Senate famous for riding more than one million miles on a 1991 Harley-Davidson now on display at the Sturgis Hall Of Fame from which he is a member since 2000. He always ride his bikes flying the American and others. In 2011 […]
2014 American International Motorcycle Expo Surpasses 300th Exhibitor. Is Endorsed By American Motorcyclist Association.
Published by May 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has signed its 300th exhibitor for its 2014 event with Gibbs Sports Amphibians. As a result, AIMExpo is setting a fast pace to exceed the mark of nearly 400 exhibitors from the event’s launch last October. The second year event will be held October 16-19 at Orlando’s Orange County […]
Update On The “Follow Your Dream” Metzeler Contest
Published by May 20th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.On April 2nd, I reported on the “Follow Your Dream Metzeler Contest” with Indian Larry Motorcycles building a one-off custom motorcycle with input from fans via the Metzeler USA Dacebook Page where you can see the building process evolve in a multi-episode series. The sweepstakes will end up June 16 with a lucky fan taking […]
Convenient Touring Organizer Fits 2014 Project RUSHMORE Batwing Fairing
Published by May 20th, 2014 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Keep small items organized and handy with the new Three-Pocket Fairing Pouch (P/N 93300054, $129.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. Designed specifically for the new Project RUSHMORE batwing fairing and windshields on 2014 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide®, Street Glide® and Trike models, this fairing pouch is convenient for storing mobile devices, sunglasses and other […]
Buy a Set Of Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra Motorcycle Tires And Receive A $50 Visa Prepaid Card
Published by May 20th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.You have until May 31, 2014 to be eligible to receive a $50 Metzeler Visa Prepaid Card by mail-in-rebate when you buy a set of the acclaimed ME 888 MARATHON™ Ultra tires. The appointed heir of the ME 880 Marathon, popular with V-Twin owners and customizers all over the world, it was designed to maintain […]
Speedway Kay By Harlot Cycles
Published by May 19th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Monday, as the first episode of #BikerLive was airing on Discovery, and before seeing any of the bikes of the builders in competition, I tweeted that I didn’t care at all on who would win, that I was just interested in seeing 3 great custom motorcycles. Like you (ref. your comments), I was somewhat […]
Vintage Front End Makeover For Your Evo Sportster 1991-Up
Published by May 18th, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Inspired by the style adopted by many during the golden age of the European Bobbers and Choppers, these front end kits, long or short, are an easy way to turn your modern Evo Sportster or new-built from the ground up bobber or chopper into a vintage looking bike. They fit 39 mm fork tubes and […]
If This Short Movie Doesn’t Make You Want To Ride…
Published by May 18th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.A beautiful short movie directed by Giorgio Oppici for Roberto Rossi, an official Harley-Davidson dealer in Mantova, Italy (Established 1995). Music by Boats (Swept Away) Rider: Alessandro Vigano. A must watch.
First Quarter 2014 Royal Enfield Sales To US Dealers Doubled Versus Same Period Last Year
Published by May 17th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The company attributes its success in the US to the release of the Continental GT model, price restructuring, a new factory with shortened delivery time and intensified marketing efforts. The Continental GT is a 535 cc, single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled motorcycle, the lightest, fastest, most powerful Royal Enfield in production.
Lightning Motorcycle To Introduce World’s Fastest Electric Motorcycle This Saturday May 17 At Quail Motorsport Gathering
Published by May 16th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Lightning Motorcycle’s LS-218 is set to make its debut at the Quail Motorsport Gathering in California tomorrow May 17. This motorcycle is the street version of the Lightning’s race bikes. The LS-218 share the similar power figures of the Lightning Motorcycle prototype which has recorded the top speed of 218 mph (350 km/h) at […]
Indian Larry’s Aidan Ride Is June 1, 2014.
Published by May 15th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bobby and Elisa Seeger from Indian Larry Motorcycles are inviting you to participate on June 1st to the Aidan’s Ride in New York to benefit the Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation. Their son Jack was diagnosed with ALD in 2011 at just six years old and lost his battle to this disease. Had he been diagnosed […]
Bolt-On Horsepower For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by May 14th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.You can get a bolt-on performance boost for Harley-Davidson Touring models with the new Screamin’ Eagle® High-Flow Exhaust system (P/N 64800022, $1,299.95) from Harley-Davidson®. Optimized for Custom Vehicle Operation™ 110 and Screamin’ Eagle Stage Kit engine configurations producing 80 to 100+ horsepower, the kit replaces the original-equipment exhaust with large-diameter, free-flowing head pipes and matching […]
#BikerLive. Share Your Thoughts About The First Episode Of The New Discovery Build-Off Series.
Published by May 13th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening, many of you watched the 1st episode of #BikerLive, the new Discovery build-off competition opposing 3 builders with viewers using the power of Twitter to determine the winner. The 40Cal Customs Father/Son team (Matt & Edd Harris) helped by Andrew “Carp” Carpenter and Chase Anderson won this first competition, beating Shop 102 and […]
USA First Quarter Sales Of Motorcycles Are Down 0.2%. Blaming The Weather. The Motorcycle Industry Council states that 1st quarter sales are unchanged versus same period of 2013. A very harsh winter seems to have affected the motorcycle industry as it has affected other businesses. The market segments who have progressed dual sport (+3.9%), highway motorcycles […]
#BikerLive. Tonight May 12 At 10/9C. Exclusive Interview With Discovery Executive Producer Christo Doyle.
Published by May 12th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.All new TV motorcycle shows I have announced produce a lot of passionate comments, before it airs, while airing and days if not weeks after. Each of you, bikers, custom builders, part vendors and distributors, motorcycle industry journalists, etc have very precise ideas about what is good or not for our sport and our industry. It […]
2014 Quail Motorcycle Gathering To Celebrate Evolution Of The Motorcycle And 100 Years Of Bonneville Speed Trials
Published by May 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 6th annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering is a great opportunity the to spend a day amongst the finer things in life related to motorcycling. The one-day event is set for Saturday May 17, 2014 from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California and will celebrate the evolution […]
Biker Battleground Phoenix. A New Bagger Build-Off TV Series To Premiere On History Channel July 1 at 10 PM ET/PT.
Published by May 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.TV is back at featuring custom bike builders at work. After #BikerLive the new TV reality show from Discovery to premiere this coming Monday, May 12 at 10ET/9C, the History Channel is also announcing a new reality show named “Biker Battleground Phoenix” to debut Tuesday, July 1 at 10 pm ET/PT. The series follow 5 […]
Out Of Nothing. The Documentary. It’s 5 Days Of Racing. But It’s 360 Days To Get Ready For These Days.
Published by May 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.2014 is a great production year for motorcycle documentaries. Another excellent one to premiere on May 17th is “Out Of Nothing”, the inspiring true story of four tenacious men who risk everything to conquer motorcycle land speed records on the Salts of Bonneville, Utah. The documentary follows brothers Mark & Carl Bjorklund from Bellingham, WA, […]
Cool Vintage Looking Parts For Your Harley Twin Cam Dyna, Softail and Tourer.
Published by May 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The dream of many of you riding a modern Harley is to be able to turn its appearance into a more classic style reminiscent of the past. With parts you can easily bolt-on, giving the appearance of a serious custom job without breaking the bank and without voiding a warranty and altering any factory characteristics. […]
Bolt-On And Ride Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Published by May 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Introduced in 2001, the Harley V-Rod VRSC (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) was launched to compete against muscle bikes with a Revolution 60-degree v-twin engine jointly developed with Porsche and featuring for the 1st time overhead cams and liquid cooling. Loosely based on the VR-1000 Superbike, the V-Rod is an excellent platform that I enjoyed riding […]
Polaris Industries Inc. Is Expanding And Hiring More Workers At Its Factory In Osceola, Wisconsin. Polaris (NYSE: PII) will invest $1.75 million to expand the plant’s assembly operation. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is offering 234,000 in tax credits to the ATV and motorcycle maker, contingent on Polaris adding 60 jobs over the next three […]
