The famous international Intermot trade show in Cologne, Germany will once again host the 2018 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building The 2017 Championship of the Americas @ AIMExpo in Columbus. Ohio ((September 21-24) presents the last opportunity on this side of the big pond to earn expense money and a pre-paid entry into […]
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Attention To All Custom Bike Builders. Team America Seeks A New Member.
Published by September 5th, 2017 in Builders, Controls, Editorial and Events.Custom Heel Shift Lever For Indian Big Twins. Effortlessly Upshift.
Published by August 23rd, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The new Kuryakyn Heel Shift Lever for Indian® Motorcycle big twins adds the convenience of an additional shift option without diminishing foot room for the rider. Unlike other aftermarket heel shift levers for Indians, the ergonomic design extends past the rear of the floorboard rather than resting over it. The further back and slightly lower […]
They are a bolt-on application re-using your stock hardware and requiring absolutely no modification while providing a true custom look. Machined from 6061-T6 US grade aluminum material for light weight and high strength. For safety they feature a large enough non-slip rubber surface. Offered in chrome or black anodizing with a 12-month “No Quibble” warranty […]
These Top Clamps are machined from aircraft grade 6061 T6 billet aluminum and offered in natural brushed finish or in black anodized. They offer a clean aggressive look and are a direct replacement for your stock top clam on a ’74-later XL, FX, FXR, FX Dyna® and FX Softail® models with 1.0″ diameter handlebars. They are now […]
Ninth Annual Brooklyn Invitational September 9. Customized Indian Scout Bobbers Will Be Unveiled By Keino Cycles, Steve Caballero With Roland Sands Design And Kraus Motor Co.
Published by July 25th, 2017 in Builders, Controls, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle announced yesterday its title sponsorship of The Ninth Annual Brooklyn Invitational Custom Motorcycle Show held September 9, 2017 in Brooklyn, New York. Along with its sponsorship, Indian will unveil three custom versions of the all-new Scout Bobber crafted by Keino Cycles, Kraus Motor Co. and skateboarding icon Steve Caballero, in conjunction with Roland […]
1 ¼” Ape Hanger Handlebars In Different Heights For 15-17 Harley Road Glide Models
Published by July 22nd, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Hang loose with these fat 1 ¼” Ape Hanger Handlebars designed specifically as a direct bolt-on upgrade for 15-17 Road Glide models. They include new black control clamps to replace the oversized OEM clamp, while making use of the stock pin from the OEM clamps. Knurled for extra grip in the riser area, these bars […]
New Performance Machine Brake And Shift Apex Levers
Published by July 16th, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Performance Machine has just released a matching line of brake and shift levers to accompany its ever growing Apex Accessory Design Family. Designed to complement PM floorboards, the Apex levers feature classic, lightweight styling without forgoing comfort. Machined from billet aluminum, the new Apex levers are available in chrome and Contrast Cut finishes. · CNC-Machined from […]
From Harley Sportster To Cafe Racer And Back If You Wish
Published by June 27th, 2017 in Chassis, Controls and Editorial.This fast-back solo seat and tail section mirrors the look and feel of the iconic 1977-78 Harley-Davidson® XLCR Café Racer model, and re-imagines the style for the modern era. Add clip-on bars with mid or rear foot controls and you will get the riding posture typical of a Café Racer, closer to the tank for […]
With a convex glass and a dimesion of 4” w x 1 1/2” h, these micro mirrors may be big enough to some on a dresser and for sure on any smaller bike, either Harley, Victory, Indian or metric model. Each mirror, left and right, including hardware, is sold individually. MSRP $49.95. At Arlen Ness.
Knurled grips are first to ensure good grip without tearing up your hands or gloves. Then, it may be for look. So, if you ride hard, maybe do a wheelie from time to time or occasionally hole-shot at stoplights, knurled grips offer the security of good grip/no slip. Offered in gold anodizing for Harley pull […]
They start out being CNC machined from billet aircraft grade aluminum with a recessed knurled surface to ensure the leather will not slide or turn. The leather is laser cut to shape then the pattern embossed. Next the leather is dyed & airbrushed. Finally the grips and leather have bonding agent applied. The leather is […]
More than another custom seat for Harley Dyna, this one features triple features high end upholstery with painfully detailed triple stitch sew lines and raised perforated diamond pattern coupled with a unique distressed vinyl. At Roland Sands Design.
For the 4th year, Harley-Davidson welcomed bikers May 20-21 downtown Cologne near the famous Church and around for festivities, a parade of 2500 riders to the Rhine river. It was followed by a 2-daybike show sponsored by Metzeler and Custom Chrome Europe. The event is free of access for the public at large, but each […]
John Shope Signature Series By Mustang Seats For Indian Motorcycle
Published by May 24th, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Seats.These 4 seats for Indian models are designed by John Shope of Dirty Bird Concepts and handcrafted by Mustang Seats. They are available in either a Café or two-up Tripper style, featuring a diamond-stitched pattern with the exception of the Café style for the Scout which is Tuck and Roll stitched. All four seats feature […]
Harley-Davidson Glasses Directly In Your Prescription
Published by April 19th, 2017 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.I realized so many still don’t know. So, just a short mention. You can get your RX eyewear or motorcycle glasses with built-in Harley cult status… You can choose and order between 90 models in the collection visible HERE
Seventies Inspired Hand Controls By Kustom Tech
Published by April 8th, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These modern hand controls with a seventies design touch are for all those riding or building net-retro bikes. They are offered in all possible cable or hydraulic clutch and brake options, with or without master cylinders, in 12 mm (15/32) or 14 mm (9/16) bore sizes, for both 7/8” and 1” handlebars. Levers choice is […]
2017 Reduced Reach Hand Control Levers
Published by April 1st, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Not everybody has big hands and certainly not most women. SoftBrakes’ new Reduced Reach Clutch lever for 2014-17 and newer touring bikes with hydraulic clutch is certain to enhance the ride experience for many riders. The unique lever reduces the stock 4” pull to grip by a full 1” providing smoother, easier operation. Quick response is […]
S&S Cycle To Debut A Custom T143 Black Edition Engine Harley Dyna At The Buffalo Chip’s 10th Anniversary Legends Ride®
Published by March 21st, 2017 in Controls, Editorial, Engines and Events.In honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride, S&S Cycle, Inc. is debuting a T143 (165-170 hp) performance-styled Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider custom to be auctioned in support of the milestone event that kicks off in Deadwood, SD on Aug. 7. The fully customized Low Rider, designed to look and feel every bit a “muscle […]
Indian Motorcycle Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Chieftain. Pre-Order Of 100 Filled In 10 Minutes
Published by March 18th, 2017 in Builders, Controls, Editorial and Events.On Monday at Noon Eastern, Indian Motorcycle dealers designed by Brian Klock began accepting pre-order deposits for the company’s recently unveiled Limited-Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chieftain. By 12:10 p.m. Eastern, pre-order capacity of 100 units was filled. The new limited-edition offering is the latest collaboration between America’s first motorcycle company and the iconic Tennessee whiskey […]
Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum with rubber inserts for excellent foot traction. The perfect fusion of billet and rubber to provide the best in comfort and style. The floorboards have 3 different mounting locations, including oem mount, giving 3 adjustability options allowing you to find the forward and back position to obtain your preferred riding […]
Italian Style Diamond Floorboards
Published by February 24th, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.In September 2010, Italian born Matthew Vity took a vacation in San Francisco, and fell in love with everything Harley. Back home, he had to decide what to do with his professional life. In 2011 he started Vity’s Design, creating a collection of custom parts with a very unique Italian touch. Five years later his […]
For admirers of fire arms? These new foot pegs from Brass Balls Cycles are inspired by the cool design of muzzle brakes, with the inclusion of essential grip on top to keep you connected to your bike. Precision machined from aircraft grade 6061 T6 billet aluminum. light weight and very strong. Adjustable chrome plated steel […]
MX Style Floorboards For Harley Softail And Baggers
Published by February 7th, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Made of steel with just the right amount of serration to keep your feet planted on your floorboards. They are TIG welded for strength and then nicely powder coated in satin black. The rider floorboards bolt right on 1984 to 2017 Harley FL Touring models, 1984-2015 FLST/FLS and 2012-2017 FLD models. The matching passenger floorboards […]
They are designed with the right contour to feel right in your hands. Made of 6061 billet aluminum, including end caps and collars and covered with a very soft serrated texture to help you hang on to your bike. For Push-Pull or Fly-By-wire on 1” bars. In different colors with chrome or black end caps […]
T style handlebars, as seen on Club bikes, are extremely popular on choppers. These new Biltwell Tyson Bars are precision mitered, mandrel bent and TIG welded for beauty and strength. Available dimpled to accept original equipment H-D hand controls, or drilled for custom through-the-bar wire routing. Designed to fit top clamps with a spacing to […]
Looks like all aftermarket part companies want serrated pegs in their catalogs. The game is to offer a unique design interpretation. These new ones, as the name “Meat Hook” implies, offer an excellent grip on your shoes. They are at home on any Harley Dyna, FXR or Sportster that is aggressively ridden . Light weight […]