“I have always wanted to design and build something unique, powerful, light , functional in a classic look. Choppers, bobbers and sport bikes are very cool bu, I did not want to build from an existing engine/trans/frame package” says Jeff Gundlach from Raven Motorcycles. Jeff had dreamed to build this bike 15 years ago but […]
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The Raven. A Classic Built From Moto Guzzi, Norton & Honda Parts.
Published by October 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Neck Tie To Dress Up Your Frame
Published by September 30th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.One of the most popular add-ons for those building their bike from the ground up is to dress up the frame with decorative gusset pieces. You can make yours or buy this “Neck Tie”, maybe do a little bit of grinding to perfectly fit your tubes angle, then weld it. And if your bike is […]
In June 2010 I ran a feature on a young builder that I titled “A Youngster Small Budget Customized Honda CB350.” Today he was very proud to tell me that he started his own custom motorcycle shop that he called “Speakeasy Motors.” He is only 22 and to help him a little bit more, a […]
They are brothers and best friends. Every day Jarrod & Justin Del Prado work together,sharing the same passion for turning stock motorcycles into 2-wheel hot rods riding better and faster than in their original factory delivery. On this project they used a low mileage 1200 cc Harley Sportster , their goal being to strip off […]
Confederate X132 Hellcat Combat Prototype At The Bonneville Salt Flats
Published by September 27th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.In Bonneville. James Hoegh successfully piloted the first Confederate X132 Hellcat Combat prototype to a top speed of 172.211 mph, making it the world’s fastest in the APF3000 category (big block American V-twin, unfaired, naturally aspirated over 2000cc.) In this video, he describes how it is to race on the Salt Flats.
Polaris Looking For Australia Victory and Indian Motorcycles Marketing Manager
Published by September 26th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Having a lot of readers in Australia & New Zealand, I thought that one or more of them could be interested by this “dream job” proposed by Polaris. The position was posted this morning, so rush your application (looks like you need to have an account on LinkedIn to apply). Submit your resume before October […]
2012 Las Vegas BikeFest Starts This Thursday September 27
Published by September 25th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 12th edition of Las Vegas BikeFest starts this Thursday. If you didn’t make a pre-registration, you can still buy on location a $45 party pass for all long weekend, an ultimate pass for $70 and a “Rock N’ Ride” pass for $90 ($20 supplement includes a ticket to the Friday night Rock Vegas Festival […]
Hiro Koiso Racing Clocks 214.224 Mph In Bonneville On 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna
Published by September 25th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 9th annual BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials, This year was the 5th year of Land Speed Racing at Bonneville for Hiro Koiso Racing. The bike had gone through every inch of renovation from the previous year. This includes custom made fairings, a new JIMS135″ Twin Cam engine modified by T-Man Performance and a B-1 ProCharger […]
Harley-Davidson Planning Dealerships In Libya, Iraq & Pakistan: Paul De Jongh, country manager for Harley Davidson Middle East and North Africa, has told told Arabian Business News that the company is planning to boost its dealerships in the Middle Eastern countries including Libya and Iraq. We are hoping markets like Tunisia, Libya, Iraq and Pakistan […]
The Chief Ambassador By Bryan Fuller. Old Fusion Style.
Published by September 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I love it when custom builders start a project working with parts from different OEM manufacturers, parts that were never supposed to meet on the same motorcycle. Take the best of 2 different brands, mix with talent their unique styles and components, make them compatible and the result of this approach is probably going to […]
New Women’s Sidewinder Layering System From Harley-Davidson
Published by September 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Three new Sidewinder layering items (Jackets & Tops) and new gloves expand the women’s Rider Comfort System (RCS) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line. RCS is a three-layer system that begins with a moisture-wicking base layer topped by a mid-layer option that absorbs moisture and helps insulate the body. The outer layer helps maintain consistent body […]
Performance Custom Honda CB350
Published by September 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Steve “Brewdude” Garn owns a fabrication and machine shop in Creston, NC in which he bends, twists and weld trick frames for radical cross, mountain, touring bicycles and road, race and touring motorcycles in the style which his yours or his. Old school racers is where he excels the most as demonstrated again with this […]
Lehman Trikes USA Fully Operational Again. After suspending all its operations last March to look for a buyer, the company was acquired in June by Champion Investments Inc., the company producing Champion Trikes. Craig Arrojo, CEO of Champion, just announced to the media that Lehman Trikes is now operational and fulfilling conversion orders for Harley-Davidson, […]
The American Cafe Racer. God made It Happen…
Published by September 19th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have already featured several custom bikes from Australian builder “Deus Ex Machina” (Latin for “God Made It Happen) All built at the Sydney headquarter. The shop has also a presence in California where Michael “Woolie” Woolaway created “The American”, a very cool Cafe Racer using a Harley platform. A low chrome-moly frame received a 1200 […]
Polaris CEO Scott Wine. A New High Performance Indian Motorcycle Next Year.
Published by September 19th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.2012 Daytona Biketoberfest. 2 Nights Of Sexy At Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson. October 18-19.
Published by September 18th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Very sexy girls and very sexy custom bikes are going to meet in Daytona. Miss G-String International has partnered with Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson at Destination Daytona for “Two Nights of Sexy” on October Thursday 18 & Friday 19, starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Pavilion. Jay Allen will be joining as Emcee and […]
Harley-Davidson At 2012 Bike, Blues & BBQ Rally. Fayeteville, AR. September 26-29.
Published by September 18th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson will bring the best of its brand (Demo Rides, H.O.G. Pin Stop, Party and More) at the Annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ Rally in Arkansas. • Motorcycle demo rides provide the chance to test ride any number of new 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles free daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • hose attending the […]
Ladies Wrenching Then Modeling. The Same Ones.
Published by September 17th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The ladies you always see near Jim’s Giuffra’s AFT custom bikes are not only doing a modeling job. They are wrenching his bikes under his supervision. Yes, they are forming sheet metal, welding, assembling and in the case of this custom Honda VT 750 BR named “Halia”, one of them even of this ladies went […]
2013 AMD World Championship Entry Forms And Class Information Now available Online
Published by September 15th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The official entry form for the 10th annual 2013 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building is now available online.First fifty bike entries received will be free of charge. Being staged in Europe for the first time, at the all-new BIG BIKE EUROPE expo at Essen, Germany, on May 10th to 12th 2013, AMD is […]
Matt Machine Custom Moto Guzzi
Published by September 15th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.He is living the dream in Australia where he is one of the best custom builders. A cool short video on Matt “Machine” Harrington and his custom Moto Guzzi Le Mans.
When you think of custom bike building in Europe, post-communist Poland is certainly not one of the countries you think of. Bordered by Germany to the west, and surprisingly the only European country to have avoided the late 2000’s recession, Poland after-market and custom motorcycle industry is extremely influenced by the great German manufacturers and […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by September 14th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Harley-Davidson Declares Dividend. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.155 per share for the third quarter of 2012. The dividend is payable October 12, 2012 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on September 28, 2012. Supreme Court Upholds Bail Denial In Sturgis […]
The New Indian Motorcycle By Polaris. Moving Away From The Chief To A New Scout Or Bobber Type Model?
Published by September 13th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.When in April 2011 Minnesota based Polaris announced they purchased Indian Motorcycle, the acquisition raised a lot of questions that I summarize. 1- which way the OEM manufacturer would design the new model(s) 2- what would be the range of prices 3- how the iconic brand would cohabit with Victory 4- when the new Polaris/Indian […]
Miss Enthusiast Harley-Davidson Leather Jacket
Published by September 13th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Styled to look like you’ve been wearing it for years… Made from mid-weight distressed cowhide leather, the new women’s Distressed Miss Enthusiast Leather Jacket (P/N 97122-13VW, starting at $375) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line matches convenient features with classic and comfortable style. Two zippered shoulder vents complement two zippered back vents for custom climate control, […]
The Making Of 2012 AMD World Champion Of Custom Bike Building.
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In Sturgis, the custom bike named “PainTTless” by Thunderbike Germany won the title of 2012 AMD World Champion. Watch the video of the making of this wonderful bike that I already featured HERE. Comments are in German, but it doesn’t matter to understand the superb machining & fabrication jpb done on this one-off very high […]
It Takes Balls To Ride This Motorcycle
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I love the fact that students doing research have no inhibitions and no pre-conceived ideas. And when they imagined what will be tomorrow’s motorcycle students at San Jose State University thought about a rideable electric motorcycle using balls instead of wheels. A new creative concept? Maybe not. Some of these students must remember having seen […]
