Harley-Davidson Bike Sales Up 10% In October? A Citi analyst said Wednesday that it appears Harley-Davidson Inc.’s October sales rose more than analysts previously thought. Gregory Badishkanian said that based on checks with Harley dealers, it looks like retail sales rose 10 percent in October, while most analysts expected the company to post an increase […]
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When I was contacted by Charlie Giordano, owner of Von Braun Precision Exhaust, a 2-year old company specializing in high end exhaust mufflers for Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles (that you can also fit on other bikes via slip-fit adapters), he was somewhat surprised when I told him that I never heard about his company or products. A custom bike […]
Here’s Your Chance To Own A One-Of-A-Kind Victory Dream Bagger
Published by November 14th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Victory teamed up with Gibson Guitars to create a one of a kind bagger inspired by axeman Jason Hook’s (from band Five Finger Death Punch) Explorer guitar “Sarge.” Victory took Jason legendary guitar as inspiration for a custom Victory bagger, and now this bad-ass bike can be yours on December 2nd at Julian’s Auction House: […]
4-Way Bike Build-Off Between Jesse James, Paul Jr, Paul Sr And Garage Gas Monkey. Let’s The Trash Talk Begin.
Published by November 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You will have to wait until December 10 on the Discovery Channel to see what the builders have built (footage of each shop 6-week fabrication job), and December 11 for the winner of this 4-way build-off to be decided live in Las Vegas. Of course, trash talking between competitors has already started and is even […]
Custom Harley Sportster Ironhead Built For A Rockabilly Speed Freak
Published by November 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.King Kerosin is a label born in a garage, specializing in vintage and rockabilly apparel. And when its creator decided that a promo motorcycle should be built to illustrate his collection catalog and promote the brand on the rock scene, his briefing to the shop was only 6 words. Build me a “Rockin’ Bike For […]
Exclusive. The Winners Of The Netherlands Bigtwin Bike Show (Part 2)
Published by November 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 21st Bike Show Competition located in Rosmalen, in the Southern part of The Netherlands, organized by leading European custom bike magazine Bigtwin, saw over 100 participants coming from all over the continent. In the Bigtwin Bike Show, all customs are competing in a single class with the 6 winners picked by an international panel of judges: […]
Netherlands Bigtwin Bike Show And Zodiac Dealer Show (Part 1)
Published by November 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s one of the most interesting weekend events in Europe at the Autotron of Rosmalen in the Netherlands . With both dealer and public hours, the Bigtwin Bike Show and Zodiac Dealer Show is sponsored by big custom motorcycle parts distributor Zodiac whose catalog is published in no less than 5 languages… On the first […]
Rafik Kaissi owned a Barber Shop until he realized that his true passion was to turn sheet metal into custom motorcycles or working concepts…or sculptures. So, he bought a 2500 sq. ft barn and turned it into a shop called RK Concepts. Saw this bike called the RK Thing in Sturgis at the AMD World […]
Viper Motorcycle Company to Provide GE Capital Floorplan to Dealers. Inventory financing, also known as floorplan financing, allows dealers to stock, market and sell motorcycles and related products. It’s an important element of a successful manufacturer-dealer business model. Viper Motorcycle Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Viper Powersports, Inc. (OTCQB: VPWI), has entered into an agreement […]
Denver’s Choppers Biker Build-Off Digger Bike Is For Sale
Published by November 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You don’t get many opportunities to buy a one-off custom made famous by a TV Show like “Biker Build-Off”. This Panhead Digger style bike was built by Mondo Porras at Denver’s Choppers during season two, episode 5 of the series while competing against Indian Larry and his “Chain Of Mistery” chopper. (As matter of fact […]
Custom Sportster Ironhead. Creativity On A Budget.
Published by November 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Harley XL Sportster Ironhead overhead-valve engine was introduced in 1957 as a 900 cc replaced by a 1000 cc from 1972 to 1984. A cast Iron Heads Sportster engine is still, or is more than ever, a prize possession for many custom builders. So, it didn’t matter to Jesse Bassett from The GasBox Shop that […]
Most of you never heard about the Bjorklund brothers (Mark & Carl) and of their Surper Rat Motorcycles built in Bellingham, WA. By traditional custom motorcycle standards, their work can be considered “heretical” Contraptions following no rules, with metal structures shaped to express the raw nature of a motorcycle. Their creations wear names that only them […]
Veterans Celebration Weekend At The Harley-Davidson Museum. November 10-11.
Published by November 2nd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11 Harley-Davidson will be offering several activities for military, their families and the community to pay tribute and celebrate our nation’s service men and women.”Harley-Davidson has a long history of supporting the military,” said Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum. “During our annual Veterans Celebration, we host […]
Weight Watcher. A Cafe Racer On Strict Diet.
Published by November 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.With a spirited motor and a racing stance, Moto Guzzi continues to make beautiful Cafe Racers (Just check their current V7 Racer model.) This one, a 1996 Guzzi V1100 Sport, was customized to look closer to the original style of the 70’s while still respecting the Cafe Racer formula: always adding more performance and a […]
2013 Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show Announced For March 23-24.
Published by October 31st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.One of the most important custom motorcycle events in Europe, the Custom Chrome Europe’s 2013 Dealer Show is the place where new trends are set by established and new-generation custom builders and their after-market part vendors. About 100 top-of-the-line new built or restored custom bikes are going to compete in the CCE Bike Show for […]
Historic 110 Year-Old Rambler To Be Auctioned By Bonhams In Las Vegas
Published by October 30th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An singular and historic 1902 Rambler Model B is going to leave the Indian Motorcycle Museum to be auctioned In January 2013 by Bonhams in Las Vegas. Manufactured by Colonel Albert Pope’s American Cycle Manufacturing Company of New York, the pioneering Rambler motorcycle is in extremely rare and original, unrestored condition. (this motorcycle wears its […]
Custom 10-Seat Harley-Davidson On A Trip To The Germany Motor Essen Show.
Published by October 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Steve “Doc” Hopkins, owner of Doc’s Harley-Davidson, built in 2009 this 3000-lbs 25-ft long “Harley train.” The bike (named Timeline) is on its way, via road, train, cargo container and road again to the Essen Motor Show of Germany (December 1-9), a huge car manufacturers exhibition, but also featuring a few custom motorcycles. Most interesting […]
Freestyle Excellence. With A Sexy Video As A Bonus.
Published by October 29th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Each custom motorcycle competing in bike shows has it’s own specific merits, and this one by Canadian shop Kreater in Toronto got it’s unique personality via a very original hand made frame built from tapered oval tubing and featuring a truss-style design in which the engine and transmission are an integral part of the chassis […]
Singer Usher’s Birthday Gift
Published by October 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Singer/songwriter/dancer Usher, born October 14, 1978 (age 34) received from a friend (Rico) a custom motorcycle as a birthday present. Named the Brawler GTC, the bike was built by Darwin Motorcycles. It features a frame by Sam Willis, a powdercoated S&S engine, a Baker 6-speed tranny, Carbon wheels from Revolution manufacturing, ISR controls from LA […]
Viper Motorcycle Company Announces Joint Venture Agreement With Industry Leaders Rush Racing Products, Baker Drivetrain, Lozano Brothers Porting. Viper Motorcycle Company, a wholly owned division of Viper Powersports, Inc. (OTCQB: VPWI) announced this week that it has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Motorsports Industry Leaders Lozano Brothers Porting, Baker Drivetrain, and Rush Racing Products. […]
Las Vegas Bikefest. The Bike Show Winners.
Published by October 26th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When the 12th annual Las Vegas BikeFest® cruised into downtown Las Vegas September 27-30, close to 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world enjoyed four days of all things related to the exciting world of custom motorcycles. Approximately 200 vendors showcased the latest in parts, accessories and apparel, but the highlight of the event […]
Old Empire Motorcycles. 1st Custom Bike. 1st Promo Video.
Published by October 26th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Old Empire Motorcycles (OEM) is a new shop based in Norfolk, UK. Their first bike is called PUP and is intended to illustrate the building philosophy of custom builder Alec Sharp: “creating pure bikes back to the fundamentals of motorcycling where handlebars, a seat, 2 wheels and an engine is all that is needed to […]
Harley-Davidson Museum Unveils Tsunami Motorcycle As Memorial To All Victims In Japan
Published by October 25th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday October 24, Harley-Davidson Museum unveils a special display featuring Ikuo Yokoyama’s Harley-Davidson® motorcycle that drifted for more than a year across the Pacific Ocean following the tragic tsunami that devastated parts of northern Japan last year. The 2004 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train, recovered off the coast of British Columbia by Peter Mark, is […]
One custom that I forgot in my digital files of bikes to be featured, but still very current in terms of style to deserve to be published today. Keeping your bike “Roots” while mixing and matching parts belonging to several motorcycling eras is the new game and challenge of many custom builders. “Damage Case” is […]
In 2013 Europe Will Have Its First Annual Motorcycle Land Speed Trials In Italy
Published by October 24th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ruedi Steck, a dedicated multiple Land Speed Record racer at the legendary Salt Flats of Bonneville/Utah, just announced it. He will organize the first European Motorcycle Land Speed Record Trials to be held on Easter Weekend 2013. at the famous Nardo Race Track in Southern Italy. For years, Ruedi and his team of Swiss Performance, […]
Lone Star Rally In Galveston, Texas. November 1-4, 2012
Published by October 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Lone Star Rally, Texas is considered the largest 4-day rally in the USA. Hundreds of vendors are scheduled to be present showing their latest products with big rig manufacturers returning to the newly restored Seawall area at 21st. The last time the rally had a presence there was before Hurricane Ike. At this location, […]
