This year’s event has been pushed back one week later than normal, meaning hotter temperatures and bikers mingling with Spring Breakers on the beachside. Don’t know for sure how crowds compare to those of these last 2 years, but would bet on somewhat identical. The big difference I noticed all along the week is a […]
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2012 Daytona Bike Week. Flash News And Postcards.
Published by March 18th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Artists Collaborating With Harley-Davidson For Art Of Custom Campaign
Published by March 17th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I like it when Harley-Davidson collaborates with independent artists to find inspiration for new art to appear on bespoke Harley-Davidson gas tanks. The Milwaukee company is teaming up with some of the best world graphic artists and painters to bring to life the spirit of Harley-Davidson. The event was launched in Miami’s acclaimed Wynwood Art […]
Battistinis Wireframe Series New Foot Controls.
Published by March 16th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.What you play with when you are a kid may be your inspiration for new cool designs. Rikki Battistini Wireframe Series is inspired by the wireframe parts of plastic model kits he was building when he was a child. And you must admit, even if not the specific look you want on your bike, that […]
Digger Bikes Are Back. Thanks To Arlen Ness.
Published by March 15th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.What is the definition of Digger? Before its definition gets distorted and corrupted (like the one of Chopper and Bobber), let me just say that almost 40 years ago the word Digger was derived from Drag Racing bikes and applied to street custom motorcycles with a long and low rigid goosenecked or straight frame, most […]
Bell 2 New Helmet Models For Spring 2012
Published by March 15th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.From left to right. Pit Boss: No lifting off the head at high speed. Ultra light with superior comfort & fit. With or without internal sun shade. Speed Dial adjustable fit system. Drifter DLX. Pinstripe with Dial Adjustable Fit System. Bell Helmets.
New Street Legal Screamin’ Eagle® Stage 4 Kit For Twin Cam 103″ Engines
Published by March 14th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You can get maximum performance with Harley-Davidson Warranty Coverage from a Street Legal Twin Cam 103™ (P/N 92500011, $1,849.95) with this new kit. It includes Screamin’ Eagle CNC Ported Factory Cylinder heads, 58mm ETC throttle body, SE-259E cams, 10.5:1 compression pistons, Perfect-Fit pushrods, SE clutch spring, and all required engine gaskets. This Street Performance kit […]
Chris Bell was a construction worker in Las Vegas until the real estate crash kept him in his garage wondering what he could do to employ himself. Being a biker with some experience in building custom bikes, and convinced that green machines will become more and more popular, he wondered why most electric motorcycles still […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Progressive International Motorcycle Show At The Ocean Center.
Published by March 14th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Another place to visit while participating to Daytona Bike week is the Progressive International Motorcycle Show where you can see new products, custom built bikes and learn a few new things about motorcycling. The Daytona Motorcycle Show is open to everyone, so bring your riding group, and bring your family because there’s something for every […]
Daytona Bike Week. Arlen Ness, Rick Fairless and Dave Perewitz Each To Unveil Allstate Insurance Custom Motorcycles.
Published by March 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, in partnership with three of the country’s top motorcycle builders, Allstate Insurance Company is unveiling in Daytona four custom motorcycle creations inspired by the company. One of them, an Arlen Ness Custom 2012 Victory Cross Country, will be given away as the grand prize in a national sweepstakes. “These four beautiful and elaborate creations tell a […]
I n 2000, in Centerville, Indiana, Chris Sullivan opened a small custom shop where he is building Bobbers and Choppers. Logically, he creates a few parts to fit his creations and sell them to others. It includes these plain and flake solo seats that you can custom order with vertical or horizontal or diamond pleat. […]
Black Widow. Butch Walker’s Custom Triumph T100
Published by March 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Artists usually play well together. I mean they understand, respect the talent of each other without interfering with the other party domain of expertise . This beautiful custom 1966 Triumph T100 (500 cc) is the result of a great collaboration between rocker Butch Walker and Lucas Joyner, owner of The Factory Metal Works, a shop […]
New ThunderMax “Rider Programming Mode” Without A Computer.
Published by March 11th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.It’s a new feature released for ThunderMax Throttle-by-Wire applications for 2.0 or greater firmware. “Rider Programming Mode” is used to access and adjust basic settings of the ECM without a computer. It allows computer-free use of these features: • The Configuration Library of Stored Base Maps • Idle Speed Selection • Speedometer Calibration • Clearing […]
See The New Motus Motorcycles In Daytona. Dealer Network And Prices To Be Unveiled.
Published by March 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Exactly one year ago in Daytona Motus Motorcycles revealed its fully functioning prototype motorcycles, rode them around town, announced 12 months of rigorous testing around the country and promised to announce the production specs, colors, pricing, accessories, availability, and an initial list of Authorized Motus Dealers during this edition of Bike Week. This time has […]
New Screamin’ Eagle Muffler Shields In Brushed Nickel Finish
Published by March 9th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The brushed nickel finish used by many custom builders on their exhaust system has arrived at Harley-Davidson. The Milwaukee company is now marketing new Screamin’ Eagle® Muffler Shields to complement he jet-black finish of Screamin’ Eagle Street Performance Mufflers. The warm, brushed finish is obtained by a unique electroless nickel plating. The rear shield features […]
Daytona Bike Week. First Deadly Crash Involves Well Known Members Of The Custom Motorcycle Industry.
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.I am sad to report that Wednesday evening March 7, 2012 around 8.15 pm, Keith and Amber Brinton from Diamond Heads in Las Vegas were involved in an accident in Port-Orange (South Of Daytona Beach) while traveling together northbound on the same motorcycle on Ridgewood Avenue. They were struck from behind by a Lincoln Expedition […]
Exclusive. Billy Lane Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Bike In Progress.
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.As I reported on January 30, 2012 four builders including Billy Lane are building each a tribute bike for the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder. Each builder was assigned a military theme and the 4 bikes will be unveiled on May 26 in Washington DC before touring the country for everybody to admire. Prison officials […]
How Unknown Choppers Succeeded At Having This Trike Project 100% Financed By Others
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Unknown Choppers, a Texas shop building custom choppers and frames, was looking to fund a new project called Frantom-R, an aggressive looking and sounding enclosed trike intended to provide a driving experience like no other. motorcycle or trike. Its features include a full roll cage, seat with seat belt, touch screen radio, GPS navigation, a […]
Jims has an excellent proven track record with race engines and based on this experience just released a new 135″ (2.2-liter) monster that you can bolt right into a stock frame. Built around a 4-5/16” Bore x 4-5/8” Stroke, it’s a “thick wall” engine with larger cylinders and increased fin pack for better cooling. Other […]
Daytona Bike Week. Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time. Thursday March 15, 2012
Published by March 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Thursday March 15, from 12 pm to 4 pm all the usual suspects of the custom motorcycle scene will gather around bitching bikes at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time. A major event during Daytona Bike Week, the show/exhibition/happening (call it the way you want) keeps the same informal formula: custom builders, pros and amateurs, showing […]
Ground Effect For Your Harley-Davidson Bagger
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.To visually lower your bagger, these 2.75″ extensions will not giving you more packing volume, but a cool bagger ground effect . They just easily bolt-on to your stock bags and being aluminum made you don’t have to paint them. Fit 1993 and up touring Harleys, except Road King. Available in raw aluminum, with or […]
Solving The Problem Of A Homeless Motorcycle
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Riding back home. No room in the garage to park your motorcycle? This retractable cover and shelter to place on your driveway or along your house may be what you are looking for. Of course it’s waterproof, easy to use, keeping out weather, dust and debris, with the added feature of cross-ventilation preventing any inside […]
Exquisite 1976 Triumph Bonneville T140
Published by March 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I met for the first time bike builder Yuri Shif in 2010 at the Sturgis AMD Championship Of Bike Building while judging his kinetic creation called “The Machine“, the kind of contraption you never forget once you saw it. Working his craft from his native east europe country of Belarus (it’s located south of Russia […]
Café Racer Style Seat For Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by March 3rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Are you into Café Racers? Do you love to ride your Harley Sportster for short, sharp speed trips from one bar to another like a British Ton-Up of the 70’s counter culture? Mustang released a new and comfort improved seat to make you feel like riding during the Cafe Racer bygone era. 11.5” wide. It […]
Postcards From The Swiss Performance Show
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Did you know that Switzerland is the only country outside the US where Harley-Davidson tops other brands in terms of new sales? In the Swiss Confederation, Harley market share is 20%! A country loving American V-Twins with a yearly show in Zurich called Swiss Performance (Feb. 16-18) where these pictures were taken. Of course, also […]
BAKER Bully Primary Cover For Touring 2007-Up Models
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.An enclosed primary cover is the biggest, most visible piece of motorcycle architecture on the left side of your touring bike and the new one introduced in 2007 by Harley-Davidson on its 6-speed tourer models is particularly bland. Two good reasons to upgrade and replace it. Combining form and function, BAKER”s Bully Primary Cover is […]
Twisted Mind Billet Aluminum Parts
Published by March 1st, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.During the last 5 years, from their 10,000-square-foot Gilbert, Arizona facility Precision Billet has machined some of the fines quality and innovative billet parts, marketed under their own brand name or as signature products for other well known companies. For those in custom billet aluminum custom parts, they released several lines of very twisted parts. […]
