Revolution Manufacturing is launching a series of custom control parts aimed directly at the very hot Victory market. For now floorboards, footpegs, shiftter and brake pegs. Named the V-Knurl, design consists of an array of mini diamond knurling gloss black anodized. “The visual effects are stunning and these parts provides a firm grip while riding” states […]
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Santee Holeshot Pipes for Harley Sportsters
Published by April 19th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Proof again that a cool looking exhaust, can dramatically improve the look of your bike. If you like the drilled/holed design, start with this set of pipes and extend the theme all over the bike with the many after-market parts (controls, air-cleaners, pulleys, mirrors, etc) already available from many manufacturers. Mid-mount system, available with chrome […]
World’s Biggest Motorcycle
Published by April 19th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Another strange record to enter the Guinness Book Of Records. Supposedly the largest motorcycle in the world, weighting 8818 pounds (4000 kg or 4 tons), measuring 32.81 ft long (10 meters) and 16.4 ft high (5 meters). It is powered by a 5700 GM motor, features cables with an OD of 7.2 ft (2.2 meters) […]
Switch Covers For Harley-Davidson Touring Motorcycles
Published by April 18th, 2012 in Customs and Editorial.Ignition switch may get a little bit more “sexier” with these covers the Billet Artisans at Precision Billet Products. These switch covers feature unique 3D designs, exotic inlays and wraps including Mother-of-Pearl and Carbon Fibers inlays. The covers are meticulously milled from 6061 T6 aluminum then hand finished and inlaid. The covers will be available […]
Sourced in Japan, the most creative country for old school motorcycles parts with a modern twist, these 2 ” tall Dog Bone Risers. Risers are available in brass, black anodizing and polished, with outlines in black, red and white. Mix and match. For 1″ handlebars. Sold in pairs at Easyriders Japan (website in English)
Tornado Outbreak. A Message From Jerry And Kathleen Covington At Covingtons Customs.
Published by April 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As most you living in the USA know, last Saturday and Sunday, more than 120 tornadoes were reported in a two-day outbreak in Oklahoma. One of the twisters (classified EF-3 tornado generating speeds of 136 to 165 mph) caught many unaware in Woodward, a town of 12,000 people, when storm sirens failed to sound after […]
Having distributed their radical Softail type and rigid frames in the US during many years I know very well custom builders Peter & Anita Penz from Austrian based shop Penz Custombikes. Evidently, for self promotion of their proprietary frames, they have to use their multiple own chassis as platforms for all their creations, their challenge […]
JIMS® Forceflow Cylinder Head Cooler
Published by April 13th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.With summer heat or in traffic your stock pr big inch air cooled engine will heat up with excessive operating temperatures able to dammage your motor. To prevent this issue, JIMS®, is introducing the new patent pending ForceFlow Cylinder Head Cooler forcing the heat away from your engine by pushing high velocity air through the cylinder […]
These Motor-recycled clocks are handcrafted by artist and Motorcycle Safety Instructor Michole Madden. Appropriately marketed under the name re-Cycle, they are created from old motorcycle parts and other found objects.
Show First. Then Race. On His Way To The Bonneville Salts.
Published by April 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Because of a resurgence of interest in Bonneville racing and because more machines are built by traditional custom builders who want to taste the Salts, more of these racing motorcycles are shown on the bike show tour before traveling to Utah. Although Mike Beland has a background in motorcycle racing, too busy at his West […]
Classy Wishbone Springer Forks
Published by April 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.In Super Narrow, Narrow Glide or Wide Glide these made in the USA Springer forks are formed out of cold-rolled steel bar stock (front & rear legs) and use CNC’ed rockers, top clamps and components, stainless steel spring rods with Teflon-coated Delrin shock isolators to eliminate squeaking and chatter. Very pure flowing lines with elegant […]
Custom Built In East Europe
Published by April 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you follow attentively the custom bike scene around the world and its representation in US bike show competitions like Sturgiis, you already know that East Europe counts many talented custom builders who have already demonstrated during the last decade their ingenuity and unique style. Because East Europe is still economically an under- developped part […]
Fed up with with mirrors featuring skulls, the maltese cross, incorporating turn signals, etc… but still wanting to look at who is following you from too close? Here is a classy spot mirror you can install on all styles of bikes and doing its job (if you don’t have huge hands, or you will only […]
Breaking News. Saxon Motorcycles Is For Sale.
Published by April 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Mark Borodkin, Chief Executive Officer of Saxon Motorcycles is looking for a buyer for his small production custom motorcycle business. Saxon was originally founded in 2004 at the top of the custom choppers craze, trying to offer production motorcycles at a more reasonable price point than the competition. A lack of originality, multiple warranty issues, a […]
Vance And Hines Bagger Blackout Slip-Ons
Published by April 10th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.For exhaust systems, matte black continues to overtake chrome as the preferred finishing. Not necessarily for the menacing look but also because black ceramic coating is almost zero maintenance. Vance & Hines offers the new Blackout Round slip-on muffler. Coated with a durable high temperature black ceramic finish, the Blackout Rounds also include matte black […]
Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Given A New-York City Look
Published by April 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Trying to appeal to a hipster, younger, urban crowd, Harley-Davidson New York (in Brooklyn) gives an old look to the new bikes it sells. (Video from WSJ)
Three months ago I published a custom from Thunderbike Germany in exactly the same Drag Racing style and overall stance, painted in the same typical Harley black and orange colors. So, why to do it again when this new one could be considered just a simple variation of what you have already seen? Of course, […]
Jesse James Outlaw Garage. New TV Show On Discovery Channel. Monday April 9, 2012.
Published by April 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Jesse James gets back to his roots in Texas as he focuses on his newest venture and challenges himself to rebuild a 32 Ford Roadster in only a month. Outlaw Garage TV Show (60 minutes) Tomorrow Monday April 9 on Discovery Channel at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Below a preview.
Show Me Your Office. Rick Fairless.
Published by April 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Rick Fairless office at Strokers Dallas is not what you thought. It’s much more Rick Fairless that you imagined… In cardboard, Rick is always present at the office even when he is far away on the show tour flashing his bikes paint jobs and tie dye tees. During a visit you will talk to him […]
Saddlemen Introduces The Destination Pack™
Published by April 7th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Developed by Saddlemen’s design engineers, the Destination Pack™ is a 44 liter portable security bag featuring Saddlemen’s exclusive Steel Cage™ technology. Every bag is lined with a cut resistant stainless steel wire mesh cage interwoven between two soft, scratch free liners that provide weather and theft resistant storage for gear while on the road. The […]
Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Coast Guard Tribute Bike. Preview.
Published by April 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C. on Memorial Day, four custom motorcycles by four builders Mike Tomas, Billy Lane, Brigitte Bourget,Dar Holdsworth) will be unveiled. Each bike is built around a specific theme, a branch of the military. After showing you Billy Lane’s bike at the beginning stage of the fabrication […]
Las Vegas Bikefest Opens Registrations and Hotel Reservations
Published by April 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 12th Annual Bikefest is set for September 27-30, 2012 and all those intending to participate can now register and make their hotel reservations. Enthusiasts and fans can purchase Ultimate and Party Passes at early bird prices” says Mindi Cherry, Las Vegas BikeFest organizer. For $30 everything is included: entry all weekend into the Vendor […]
Sucker Punch Sallys Rebuilding Its Dealer Network.
Published by April 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sucker Punch Sallys, the Arizona based small custom production motorcycle manufacturer is announcing new dealer appointments in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bristol, Ct., Atlanta, Ga, Tampa, Fl., and Perth, Australia. SPS will increase its production schedule to fulfill the needs of its dealers and their customers.
Ultimate Bike Builder Series US Champion
Published by April 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The final event of the United States “Ultimate Builder Championship” was held March 14-17 in Daytona during the International Motorcycle Show. Jeremy Cupp, 33, from LC Fabrications in Virginia won the championship, received $6000 and a paid trip to the AMD Championship Of Bike Building this August in Sturgis.
WanaRyd Motorcycle Wheels Releasing New Model. The Atomic.
Published by April 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.WanaRyd is launching The Atomic, a unique 7-spoke non-directional 3D wheel that’s part of their Stark-line Series, a new premium line of 3D forged one-piece billet wheels. They are 3D machined, than polished, black powder coated and then re-machined a final time. WanaRyd Motorcycle was started over 9 years ago and has been committed to […]
Arlen Ness KO Raked Triple Trees for 21″ and 23″ Front Wheel Baggers
Published by April 4th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.At the time when custom builders realized that a 21″ or 23″ front wheel installed on a Bagger was considerably improving the look of a tourer, they had no other choice than to cut, stretch and re-weld the frame neck to be able to properly fit these over-stock sizes. Always a risky business if you are […]
