Going to Sturgis? Got a badass custom Harley Bagger? Show it on Thursday August 9, 2012 at the first annual Big Bagger Show (BBS) presented by Eddie Trotta of Thunder Cycles Design and John Shope from Sinister Industries. The corner of Lazelle and 4th street will be blocked off all day long to welcome the […]
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First Sturgis Big Bagger Show Presented By Eddie Trotta And John Shope On Thursday August 9, 2012
Published by July 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.New. Red Shift Dual Piston Cam Chain Tensioners.
Published by July 7th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Red Shift Dual Piston Cam Chain Tensioners are a must-have for all Twin Cam® performance applications. These Red Shift Dual Piston Cam Tensioners are a direct bolt-in replacement for the stock single-piston hydraulic cam chain tensioners. The dual piston design dramatically improves chain stability and valve train control for both the front and rear […]
Swedish Style Frame In Any Configuration. Rigid Or Softail.
Published by July 6th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Clean, high quality, minimalistic and functional designs have always characterized the Swedish style. Since 1982 Peder Johansson builds in his Swedish Hogtech shop both long and not so long bikes based on his proprietary frames made by hand from the best possible materials to extremely tight tolerances. But what most people in the USA don’t […]
Unofficial Victory Concept Motorcycle
Published by July 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Quite often I receive sketches and renderings from youngsters submitting their ideas and projects to me because they want to enter the motorcycle industry and professionally belong to our Kustom Kulture. I have decided that when these drawings and renderings are interesting in one way or the other and of good quality for reproduction in […]
MX Style Bear Trap Foot Pegs For A Tough Sporty Attitude
Published by July 3rd, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The two brothers and partners at Burly Brand will tell you that Billet Aluminum is nice for big airplanes and your Dad’s bagger, but that Steel is the real deal. Especially for those motorcycles mimicking the sporty and tough attitude of the motocross machines racing in the 70’s. And these new MX style pegs from Burly […]
Japanese Ken Nagai is one of the 5 most well known custom bike builders by Americans and Europeans. Not only for his custom bike work, but also for his full line of parts that he sells directly from his 2 shops, Ken’s Factory in Japan and Cycle Kraft in the US, and through big distributor […]
Brutus Electric Cruiser. Ready To Order. Starting At $45,000.
Published by June 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.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 […]
Saddlemen Releases New Road Sofa™ Deluxe Designs For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by June 29th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Saddlemen has released newly redesigned 2012 Harley-Davidson applications of its Road Sofa™ deluxe touring seat. This deep sculptured saddle is designed for uncompromising comfort, mile after mile on long distance rides. These seats are made of high-tech materials like SaddleGel™ and SaddleHyde™ to its optional driver backrests and heating system.
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 […]
Broken Ring On Your Harley Dyna Or Big Twin?
Published by June 28th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.So you thought you could not replace a damaged Harley OEM ring gear without replacing the entire basket? A company called Evolution Industries is introducing what seems to be an industry first: a replacement kit for 2006.up Dynas and 2007-up Big Twins. Unlike OEM ring gear using mild steel with only edges flame treated, Evolution […]
Performance Machine New Grill Headlight
Published by June 27th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.New for 2012, Performance Machine offers 5 different headlight designs (Grill featured here, Crossbar, Apex, Merc & Clean.) They are all very bright using a diamond reflector lens over the latest in halogen technology. Proposed in 3 different finishes as decried in the picture. Available for HD bottom mount 1984-2012 FXST and other select models […]
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? […]
New Coil Cover For Harley-Davidson Blackline Model
Published by June 24th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.For your Harley-Davidson Softail Bobber a.k.a. Bllackline, and to complete its “Dark” look, a new coil cover from Drag Specialties®. It’s a directt bolt-on, comes with a steel body and is available with or without a mesh insert. You can choose from either smooth or skull design. Both designs are available in chrome with a […]
Le Pera Motorcycle Seats 40th Anniversary
Published by June 23rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.This year Le Pera Seats is incredibly proud to be celebrating its 40th Anniversary! Le Pera is still a family owned and operated company making every single seat by hand in the good old USA. With hard work, perseverance, heart and soul, they have built a company that honestly cares about you and the seats […]
1- Because the cruiser market is the largest market segment (50%) in North America and all about customization, Metzeler provides 83 different styles of its same ME 880 tire tread for almost all brands and models of American & Metric bikes, from Harley-Davidson to Kawasaki. 2- It is the only tire manufacturer to offer such […]
Wheel Jockey. Motorcycle Chain And Wheel Work Made Easy
Published by June 22nd, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Riding season. More miles mean more cleaning and more belt or chain maintenance. An easy and safe way to service your rear wheel and final drive is to use a Wheel Jockey, a very simple tool for the cumbersome task of rotating the wheel. You position your bike on level ground with the kickstand down, […]
Motorcycle Jacket Transforms Into A Backpack. What Do You Think?
Published by June 22nd, 2012 in Customs and Merchandise.These guys want my help (media exposure) and yours (money), to fund and bring to market their invention: The Jacket Backpack. What do you think of Alomar?
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 […]
Neo-Fusion Rocker Boxes For Harley Twin-Cam Engines
Published by June 20th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Realizing that Harley-Davidson Twin Cam owners don’t have many choices regarding after-market Rocker Boxes, Japanese Custom Builder Kenji Nagai of Ken’s Factory in Japan and Cycle Kraft in California, designed this set that he calls “Neo-Fusion” style. And if you are tempted, know that he also proposes a full line of custom parts featuring the […]
Portable Solo Bag For Your Softail Or Rigid Frame Bike
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Hundreds of leather solo bag models for your Rigid or Softail scoot are available from many manufacturers. Most of them look alike and most can’t be easily carried away after the ride. This one, in many heavyweight leather styles and colors (tan, brown, black), comes with a rugged shoulder strap. Measuring 10” W x 7”-14” […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Corbin Trunkrest For Harley-Davidson Tourpaks
Published by June 15th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Corbin is launching the Ovalbac Trunkrest for Harley-Davidson Tourpaks. It gives your passenger generous body contact for more square inches of weight dispersion and for long range touring comfort. Contoured contact area and Comfort Cell foam provides more support and less hot spots. Includes genuine “Italian” leather and a host of decorating options to coordinate […]
New Harley-Davidson Handlebar Clock
Published by June 14th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.If you feel you really need one on your bike….. it’s a waterproof, Battery-Powered Time Piece Available in Chrome or Black Finish. The new analog Handlebar Clock (P/N 70900307 Chrome, P/N 70900308 Black; $79.95) has a 1.75-inch diameter face that’s easy to read at a glance. The waterproof Handlebar Clock mounts to the clutch lever […]
Hap Arnold’s Bomber Command Cafe By Hot Rod Artist Larry Grossman
Published by June 14th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.But who is Hap Arnold, you ask? The Commanding General of the whole Army Air Force during World War II. So the fact that Hap’s got an awesome WWII B-17 Bomber mounted on the roof of his 1940’s Art Deco style cafe should come as no surprise. At least that’s what Larry Grossman reasoned when […]
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 […]
