Belt Custom Cycles just announced that you can now order their new all-electric retro cruiser shown here in its Cafe trim. Chris Bell promises to deliver the first models by Christmas with a starting price at $45,000 including a weekend trip ftp the headquarter in Henderson, Nevada for a client specific customization session. Each Brutus […]
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Brutus Electric Cruiser. Ready To Order. Starting At $45,000.
Published by June 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.US Retail Motorcycle Sales Snap Back From The Recession
Published by June 29th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.According to data from a financial information named Sageworks Inc., US retail sales at privately held retailers of motorcycles and ATVs are up nearly 16 percent over the last 12 months. This number is similar to those announced by major motorcycle manufacturers. Independent dealers posted 7.47 percent sales growth in 2010 after a 13.77 percent […]
Harley-Davidson Expands Bike Builder Web Tool
Published by June 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The H-D1™ Bike Builder tool on HarleyDavidson has been expanded to include all current Harley-Davidson® motorcycle models and has new added features. H-D1 Bike Builder lets visitors virtually customize their dream Harley-Davidson motorcycle with select Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories®. Builders can gauge the visual impact of each accessory on the screen in an eight-frame, 360-degree […]
Lehman Trikes To Resume Production Under New Ownership. When you travel to the Black Hills Rally in August Lehman Trikes in Spearfish, South Dakota will be back in business. Through its sister company, Champion Investments Inc., Champion Trikes has taken over all operations of Lehman Trikes. Lehman will first provide service parts to current owners […]
Custom Harley Sportster Built In India.
Published by June 25th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You already know that India, the second-most populous country in the world with over 1.2 billion people and one of the fastest GDP growth rate, is the new Eldorado for all motorcycle brands. You hear all the time about American and European brand and product strategies to tap this huge market. But what about India’s motorcycle scene? […]
Harley-Davidson Celebrates 25 Years of Trading On the New York Stock Exchange
Published by June 24th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Monday, June 25, 2012 Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), led by President and CEO Keith Wandell and members of the company’s management team, will visit the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and at 4.00 p.m. will ring the Closing Bell to commemorate the company’s 25th anniversary of trading on the NYSE. Experience Square, located outside the […]
Triumph Enters The Luxury Touring Market Segment With The 2013 Trophy SE Model
Published by June 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An aluminum frame, a single-sided swingarm, a shaft final drive, a 1215 cc 12-0valve 3-cylinder engine (132 bhp at 8,900 rpm and 89 ft. lbs. of torque at 6,450 rpm) and lots of features found on the most luxurious tourers (cruise and traction control, ABS braking system, ride-by-wire throttle system, electric adjustable windshield up or […]
2012 Sturgis Rally. Victory Motorcycles Opening New Downtown Display & Retail Site.
Published by June 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory will offer a full week of activities (August 4-11, 2012) in a new location, with group rides, live music, demos, displays of the new 2013 models, a major Victory party, celebrity appearances and much more… Details about Victory activities at Sturgis are listed on the Victory website. Updates and event coverage will also be featured […]
More Air, More Power For Your Engine. S&S Introduces The Hog Huge Boar EFI Throttle Bodies For 2008-Up Harleys.
Published by June 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.S&S project engineer Kayle Pauling explains: If an engine’s displacement is increased and other performance upgrades are performed, the stock 50mm throttle body just can’t deliver as much air as the engine demands. This limits the usable rpm range and puts a lid on peak horsepower. The issue was that it’s hard to find a […]
2012 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge! A 3rd edition is set to start from Las Vegas August 5th and end 7 days later in Irving, New York, a less than 6000 mile ride. Rules are not set in stone and a press release from Hoka Hey is mentioning that the organization is still encouraging new ideas […]
Second Edition Of The Transcontinental Motorcycle Cannonball Run. Update.
Published by June 20th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the second edition, the coast-to-coast endurance run across the United States is for pre-1930 antique motorcycles. Lonnie Isam, Jr., owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, and promoter of the Motorcycle Cannonball Run II announced today that the historic transcontinental event scheduled for 17 days in September has its roster full and the […]
Revolution Manufacturing Brings The 23″ Front Wheel Craze To Victory Motorcycles. Fender & Triple Tree Included.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Thanks to Revolution Manufacturing, the big front wheel craze expands to Victory motorcycles. Their new Big 23″ Wheel Kit for Victory Cross Country, Hard Ball, and Crossroads models includes: the forged aluminum 23″ wheel in gloss black finish to look close to stock (complete with hubs and bearings), 6 degree triple trees with all bolts […]
Traditional choppers will never go out of style and today’s chopper era could be characterized by this one featuring the best of hand-crafted appearance without the gaudy accessories often seen on some “chopper models” produced by now defunct “small production custom motorcycle” companies.
Announcing The Wedding Of Custom Builder Russell Mitchell On July 28, 2012
Published by June 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Builders get married, too. And do it very romantically… Custom builder Russell Mitchell from Exile Cycles will get married on July 28th to long time girlfriend Rachel Reza. It will happen July 28th at 6.30 pm on a beautiful Malibu beach, California. Just after the Bride and Groom say yes to each other, I will […]
Victory Rider Magazine, the official publication of the Victory Riders Association, has published its first digital edition. The new format can be accessed at Victory Motorcycles by pulling down the Community/Events button on the home page. This will replace the print edition that has been published since 2005. The digital format utilizes technology embraced by leading […]
Coming To Sturgis In August. Sons Of Anarchy Themed Harley-Davidson Bikes And Expanded Line Of Merchandise.
Published by June 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A deal has been signed between 20th Century Fox Consumer Products and Bartel’s Harley-Davidson in Marina Del Rey, California for the production of 100 limited edition motorcycles that will retail for about $25,000 each at Harley dealers this fall. Although no details have been given about how these bikes are going to look, it’s not difficult […]
H-D1 Bike Builder Tool Now Available For All Harley Models: The H-D1 Bike Builder Tool at Harley-Davidson website has been expanded to include all current Harleymotorcycle models and has new added features. H-D1 Bike Builder lets visitors virtually customize their dream Harley-Davidson motorcycle with select Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories®. Builders can gauge the visual impact of […]
Harley-Davidson Limited Water Cooling Patent
Published by June 12th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Very often, it’s well after the facts that one can find out what a manufacturer has in mind to improve its products. In this case, in 2010, Harley -Davidson patented a system to prevent its air-cool engines from running too hot and creating a risk of exhaust-valve seat distortion and even head cracking. A possible […]
Interview Matt Olsen About The Knucklehead He Is Building For The Born Free Show
Published by June 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Born-Free Show, 4th edition, is June 30th in Oak Canyon Ranch, CA. The event is all about like minded individuals loving old motorcycles and having a good time together enjoying these bikes of the past in a peaceful setting. This show is meant to unite people from all walks of life in a friendly […]
Bare Bones Tracker By LA Speed Shop
Published by June 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Custom bike competitions are to show builders’ skills and to help them find new clients. After winning Las Vegas Bikefest “Artistry In Iron” championship, Chris Richardson from LA Speed Shop had no difficulty finding a local client whose ambition was to get from him a rideable custom deserving to become next year’s winner in the […]
Eddie Rickenbacker’s Collectiom Of 30 Motorcycles Heads For Auction
Published by June 10th, 2012 in Builders and Events.The motorcycles hanging from the ceiling as adornments in the famous San Francisco bar and grill Eddie Rickenbacker’s will be auctioned by motorcycles auctioneer Bonhams, this August at Quail Lodge. Named after the Great World War flying ace and Medal of Honor recipient Eddie Rickenbacker, the watering hole and eatery was established by the eccentric […]
2012 J&P Cycles Vintage Motorcycles Rally
Published by June 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.Kaizen Or The Influence Of The Japanese Motorcycle.
Published by June 8th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Japanese word “Kaizen” means “beneficial change,” but in post-war Japan industry it had a larger meaning. “Kaizen” was also used to describe a philosophy of work and manufacturing that became the key to the product quality and innovative designs that enabled Japanese brands to penetrate, then quickly dominate international markets with products built to […]
Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two Sportster. Because Of Road 72. Not The Calendar Year.
Published by June 7th, 2012 in Builders and Editorial.No doubt that the recently launched Harley-Davidson Seventy-Two model is the most attractive Sportster of the line-up. Pleasing both the nostalgic of the early choppers and the new generation of riders and custom builders tapping into the vibe of this era characterized by motorcycles with flake paint, pinstripes, peanut tanks, ape bars and narrow whitewall […]
2012 Roland Sand Design Products Promo Video
Published by June 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.This RSD produced video shows off some of Roland Sands 2012 collection of motorcycle parts as well as riding apparel.
I know… Some will be enthusiastic while others will never consider a new Crocker a genuine Crocker motorcycle. If you wish, you can start the debate right now in “comments” At least, if you can be there, go to see this “Reborn Crocker”exhibited for the first time at the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show & Concours […]
