This drag racer style bike was built during a 3-day build-off front of the visitors of a large European Bike Show… Well, you know (I hope) that it’s absolutely impossible to build a full custom in a weekend, except when it’s a Build-Off for a TV series and what you watch is of course the […]
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Custom Built In 3 Days. Almost…
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.French Car Maker Peugeot Unveils RCZ Arlen Ness Edition
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The news may surprise many because except the word CUSTOM, there is a world between Peugeot cars and choppers. Peugeot has revealed the first details on a one-off RCZ named after custom motorcycle builder Arlen Ness. It will be unveiled this weekend (January 18-19-20) at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy.
Victory Motorcycles. 15 Years Young and Just Getting Started.
Published by January 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A limited edition 15th Anniversary model will be introduced at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City, this weekend Jan. 18-20. It will be unveiled publicly on Friday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. (EST) at the Victory display in the Jacob K. Javits Center. It was 15 years ago that the first Victory motorcycles […]
Between Past And Present. Ducati Leggero By Walt Siegel.
Published by January 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.From an old mill town in southern New Hampshire, Austrian born Walt Siegel builds bikes betraying his love for and background in racing. His dilemma, that most of his fellow custom builders are facing, is how to go beyond bolt-on bikes and still offer a product with a wider clientele than a few CEO’s. This […]
Springfield Indian Motorcycle Properties To Be Renovated.
Published by January 15th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 2 historic Indian Motorcycle properties of Springfield, MASS part of the Mason Square neighborhood are going to be renovated as part of a $25 million redevelopment project. Construction is expected to begin in 2014. Indian Motorcycle redevelopment project moving forward
A Shovelhead Rebuilt At Home By A Pro Custom Motorcycle Mechanic
Published by January 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Professional mechanics of busy Custom Motorcycle Shops don’t work on their own bikes during business hours. Nor after hours because most days, custom building for clients requires daily extra shop hours… And you thought it was easy, without any fabrication or mechanical set backs? So,like many pros bike builders, Udo (a member of the Thunderbike […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration Got Started With A Burnout. Are You celebrating?
Published by January 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Around the world, Harley-Davidson year-long 110th Anniversary celebration got started. To commemorate, a burnout leaving an HD initials rubber mark on the pavement. You can almost smell the rubbr burning…
It would not be rideable, but an interesting design approach by a student named Wojtek Bachleda who tried to imagine an Indian motorcycle boardtracker for the next generation of e-bikes. Photographed by Piers at “DeRestricted”
Before The Musket 998 cc V-Twin Engine There Was A 700 cc Version
Published by January 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Engines.Last week I reported on Aniket Vardhan successful attempt at building the new and extremely beautiful first 998 CC Musket 59-degree V-Twin engine and on the current development of a specific frame to house it. But it was not Aniket’s first success. Before the 998 cc, Aniket built a 700 cc version and the bike […]
Indian Motorcycle To Feature Historic Sights And Sounds At IMS Minneapolis Show January 11-13
Published by January 8th, 2013 in Builders and Events.Hey, no. The bike featured here is not the new Indian model with its new reengineered engine (read below.) Again, you will have to wait until this Summer. But the “Indian Motorcycle Experience” exhibit is on tour with a pit stop in eachIMS (International Motorcycle Show), next one in Minneapolis (January 11-13) then New York […]
Garage Built Custom Yamaha XS 650
Published by January 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Everybody in the industry debating a lot about the ways to attract youngsters into motorcycling and possibly into the profession. But nobody’s talking about those who abandoned the sport (of course, wife, children, mortgage, climbing the professional ladder or all of the above are the most often mentioned reasons) and who re-enter it at mid […]
For its 110th Anniversary, Harley-Davidson released a FREE gorgeous catalog that you can get 3 ways. Download the PDF, View as an eBrochure or request the print version. In English or Spanish. Just jump to Free 2013 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Catalog.
Florida 7th Annual Vintage Bike Show On January 26, 2013
Published by January 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.No excuse to not go if you live in a 100 mile radius of Dania Beach (it’s south of Ft-Lauderdale.) About 200 vintage motorcycles are going to be exhibited under the trees of beautiful Frost Park. It’s a very family oriented event with a swap meet, food, Harley skill team demonstrations, motorcycle field games, Roller […]
Steve McQueen Tribute Chopper To Be Offered At Las Vegas Auction
Published by January 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Not completely convinced that McQueen would have ordered this type of custom bike, but I am told that it was created by East Side Custom Choppers with the approval and participation of Barbara Minty McQueen, Steve’s widow. So, I may be wrong. Who knows? The bike was constructed in 2007 and presented in conjunction with […]
Bobber Style Harley-Davidson Hollywood Handlebar.
Published by January 4th, 2013 in Builders, Controls and Customs.The classic Style and laid-back riding attitude of the 1940s with a shape and black finish that’s perfect for today’s new-school, stripped-down Bobbers. The new cross-bar equipped Harley-Davidson Hollywood Handlebar (P/N 55800050, $109.95) features limited rise, a narrow profile and gentle pull-back shape. Fits 2010-later Forty-Eight™, 2006-later Street Bob®, 2010-later Wide Glide®, 2000-later Heritage Softail […]
The All New 998 CC Musket V-Twin Engine
Published by January 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Engines.This is the story of a guy from India who used to tinker with Royal Enfields in his native country, then moved to the United States in 1999 where he takes a job as a teacher in industrial design at an Art and Design College. In 2003 he imports an old Enfield engine and begins to fantasize […]
Cyril Huze’s 10 Motorcycle Predictions For 2013
Published by January 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Here’s the thing about predictions: they are always fun to make (and to read) and no one ever remembers a year later what they were. So there is basically no reason not to whip out the crystal ball and start forecasting. That you agree or not, I hope that my 2013 predictions will give you […]
Harley-Davidson Made For India Motorcycle To Be Revealed At 2014 Delhi Auto Expo
Published by January 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This fiscal year, Harley Davidson India should sell about 2,000 motorcycles and by 2015 aims to sell about 10,000. To reach this objective, Harley will unveil in January 2014 at the Dehli Auto Expo a “made for India” special model. This new model will be fitted with a 400 to 500 cc V-Twin with a […]
These incredible pictures of motorcycles under the Russian Empire (ended in 1917 with the Russian revolution) are not precisely dated or located. Like me, looking at them and you will wonder how many Harley Davidson and Indian motorcycles are still today languishing in Russian barns.
Bomb Runner Harley Sportster. Custom Built In Taiwan.
Published by December 31st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The custom motorcycle scene is one world. After Europe, Australia and Japan, the four Asian Tigers – Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan – are showing strong interest in custom motorcycles. A couple of local custom builders, at least one magazine to showcase their work, the influence of a neighbor country, in this case […]
A Very Short Film About Miami’s Vintage Motorcycle Scene
Published by December 30th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Metal305 was founded in the summer of 2012 by a couple of Miami vintage motorcycle enthusiasts who wanted to start a group of like-minded riders in the Miami area. Metal305 includes bike nights and networking the small independent shops in the area for the riders needing their services. Metal305 isn’t about any particular person or […]
Custom Harley-Davidson Sportster Inspired By Technics Headphones And Turntable
Published by December 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Another custom bike built as a marketing and advertising tool, this time for the Panasonic brand Technics. A Sportster 883 was stripped down to bare frame by Roland Sands and Andy Bell and fully rebuilt using a lot of custom designed parts inspired by 2 Technics DJ products, the RP-DH1250 headphones as well as the […]
Another US Harley Dealer Avoids Harley-Davidson Termination Notice For Allegedly Violating Non-Retail Sales Policy. Harley-Davidson conducts frequent audits of its dealers network to see if they don’t violate the company Non-Retail Sales Policy (NSRP) On June 23, 2011 Harley-Davidson notified Riverside Harley-Davidson (dab Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson) of its intent to terminate the dealer agreement within 30 […]
The Real Thing. Re-Imagining A Classic Mustang.
Published by December 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.For entertainment during your holidays a well shot short documentary about custom hot rod builder BODIE STROUD and his re-imagining of a classic Mustang by way of an extremely rare and powerful motor built specifically for legendary racer Mario Andretti’s 1969 Can Am series race car. Directed and Photographed by Julian King.
2013 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer Harkens Back To The Glories Of Yesteryear
Published by December 26th, 2012 in Builders and Editorial.Looking for a new motorcycle under $10,000 with retro racing inspiration but modern engineering. The Moto Guzzi V7 Racer pays homage to the Café Racers of the 50s and 60s and offers a new and more powerful, 750cc, 90-degree V-Twin motor and new lightweight, six split spoke aluminum wheels, number plate, and solo saddle.
Accurate Air Pressure Adjustment For Harley-Davidson Touring Suspension.
Published by December 25th, 2012 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Digital Touring Suspension Air Pump (P/N 54000033, $69.95) from Harley-Davidson® is an accurate and convenient tool used to check and alter pressure in the rear air shocks on all Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles. The only digital suspension air pump on the market, it has a bleed valve that allows precise adjustment of air pressure, […]
