For years the BAKER Drivetrain people realized that their website was lacking some of the real meat and potatoes kind of technical information that the real Gearheads are craving for. So they assembled a team of the strongest technical and artistic minds in their company, and built an all new website that they are positive […]
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New BAKER Website. Driveline Options And Decisions Made Much Easier.
Published by February 10th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Harley-Davidson 70’s Chopper Attitude New Parts
Published by February 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.It was expected that with the launch of the Sportster Seventy-Two, Harley-Davidson would release a bunch of new XL custom parts to “help” owners go in the 70’s mood and attitude. Among them, 2 of the most “stereotyped” parts of this era are a metal flake seat and a single-sided swing arm bag. The Solo […]
Although Thug Custom Cycles’ maestro Tom Keller calls his latest creation a Bobber, I will continue to call it a Chopper. Semantic aside, this new 23″ front wheel creation can be categorized as “new school” which is today’s definition of what is being currently created keeping some genes from the past but using the latest […]
2012 Michael Lichter Sturgis Exhibition. Come Together, The Spirit Of Born-Free
Published by February 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Always a prominent event during Sturgis Bike Week, the annual Michael Lichter’s “Motorcycle As Art” event will return in 2012 to the Buffalo Chip’s® 7,000 square foot Exhibition Center with an all new exhibit titled “Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free” It will celebrate freedom of expression, contemporary motorcycle design and the vision of today’s […]
Motorcycle Related Discretionary Spending Is Back
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.All numbers, including a higher measure of consumer confidence, a lower percentage of credit card debt, a lower unemployment number and Wall Street positive results, have already translated in a big rebound in discretionary spending. Even if you consider motorcycles as ultra discretionary spending, major manufacturers are already benefiting. Just look at their financial reports […]
The Raven. A Brand New Motorcycle Combining Norton, Moto Guzzi, Honda And American Ingenuity.
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Yes, the Raven is a new motorcycle built from the ground up. Built the way motorcycles used to be manufactured, simple, light, fast and easy to handle. No hung decorative piece on this one. True visual pleasure of mechanical parts ready to work…Jeff Gundlach, the man behind this classic and functional creation loves choppers, most […]
Corbin Reintroduces The World Famous Gunfighter Seat
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Mike Corbin created this seat in 1982. A timeless design that has been the most recognizable and revolutionary seat design to ever hit the motorcycle industry and probably the most copied. Corbin announced today the re-introduction of the famous Gunfighter, now available for 2006-2012 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna-Glide, Switchback and 2006-2008 Dyna Wide Glide models. Its […]
Confederate X132 Hellcat On The Stand
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Videos.The new evil looking Confederate X132 Hellcat has a big-boned drag racing chassis, unitizes engine, transmission, swing arm pigot and frame into a single core, and is powered by a 132″ square engine (4.4″ bore x 4.4″ stroke.) Watch and hear it running on the lift.
New Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Harley-Davidson® Seventy-Two™ is a New Narrow Sportster in Sparkling Metal Flake Paint. A Sportster® on a trip back to the days when the cool kids rode a Sting-Ray and the big boys parked choppers in a row on the curb. Those motorcycles were long and lean; candy-apple color and gleaming chrome shimmering in hazy […]
New Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A stripped-down Softail with narrow styling with less chrome and retro details. Pare down a Harley-Davidson® Softail® motorcycle to its essential elements and you have the Slim. From its trimmed front fender to its narrow rear end, the Slim is a a back-to-basics motorcycle. You can call it stripped or old school. What’s left is […]
Coming Soon. New Baker Bully Primary For Touring Models.
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.For 2012 Baker Drivetrain is launching the Bully Primary to work with Harley FLT’s 2007 and later touring models. The mechanically potent design combines with a new removable inspection cover will allow for the use of a manual chain adjuster, also coming soon from BAKER. You get a sneak peek of the product. Stay tuned. […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Unveils Two New Custom Motorcycles. The Sportster Seventy Two And The Softail Slim.
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I pre-announced at beginning of the week, Harley-Davidson unveiled two new custom motorcycles. The Harley-Davidson® Seventy-Two™ and the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim. The Harley Sportster Seventy-Two™ is described by Harley as “a metal flake dream machine, a Sportster® on a trip back to the days when the cool kids rode a Sting-Ray and the big […]
Update About The Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Custom Build
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Yesterday Monday January 30, 2012, Billy Lane received a pile of parts for the Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary commemorative build. Steve Broyles of The Horse Backstreet Choppers Magazine had his first meeting with Billy to go over what else is needed for the build of a lifetime. The prison officials gave a tour to The […]
Harley Sportster New Cafe Racer Style Parts By Steve Storz
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Coming from the business of racing in the 70’s, Steve Storz passion for Harley Sportster racing & performance parts never weakened. Today, Storz Performance has developed a new line of Café Racer style accessories for use on 2004 to current model Harley–Davidson Sportsters.The bike featured here, the Storz SP1200RR, has been constructed to serve as […]
Zach Ness Explains What Inspired Him To Create His Custom Victory Judge
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders and Customs.Performance Machine Launches Its Biggest Catalog Ever. Promotes Kelli Murrow As Director Of Sales & Marketing
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Brakes, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.For more the 40 years, Performance Machine has been rolling along as the industry leader in brakes, wheels and performance accessories because of passion synonymous with the brand. “Our well-oiled operation is known for both its innovation and attention to details. a direct result of the top-notch people behind the brand” says company President Mark […]
The New Fat Daddy Ridewright Wheels
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.None of our current wheel manufacturers has re-invented the wheel, but little by little many of them bring their small improvements. Ridewright Wheels (notice that the brand name is now 1 word instead of 2), is pushing to the next level of quality, of compatibility and of customization in introducing by Spring a new concept. […]
The Best Of Italy Verona’s Motor Bike Expo
Published by January 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Italy Verona’s Motor Bike Expo (January 20-22) is always showcasing a very large contingent of some of the best custom motorcycles in the world. Usually, brand new creations coming from all over Europe and the rest of the world that later you will be able to admire in other US bike shows and print […]
The Harley-Davidson V-Rod being a niche model, not many after-market vendors devote time designing custom parts for this model. Bodywork being the most radical way to transform a stock motorcycle in a one-off creation, know that there is a company called GR Customs offering a wide series of fiberglass front and rear fenders. 6 different […]
V-Twin Expo. February 4-6, 2012
Published by January 29th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Many things have already been said about the rivalry between the 12th edition of Cincinnati V-Twin Expo by Easyriders (Feb. 4-6) and the inaugural Indianapolis V-Twin dealer Show by Advanstar (Feb. 17-19) to attract exhibitors and visiting dealers.
AMAL, the carburetor manufacturer supplying most of the British motorcycle industry in the 50’s to 60’s still produces spares for the classic market. Many of you working on Triumph, BSA and Norton bikes keep their projects equipped with this carburetor brand, especially with the “Concentric” model For this specific carb. model Jeremy Cupp at LC […]
Wreck The Collection
Published by January 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.A popular hobby, all eras and types of model cars are being collected all around the world. But where is the rust, are the scratches, the bumps, the dents giving these real rides their authenticity and character? Classic Wrecks ($40-$70) is offering 1/24 scale models of all types of trucks, sport cars, sedans lovingly handcrafted […]
Harley-Davidson Built This Custom Street Glide For Daytona MDA Daytona Raffle
Published by January 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Tickets to win start at $5.00 with all proceeds to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA.) This very special customized 2012 Street Glide® motorcycle is the featured prize of the Harley-Davidson 2012 Daytona Bike Week Motorcycle Raffle to benefit MDA. Created just for this event by the Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories® department, the Street Glide […]
My Harley Sportster Is A Kicker
Published by January 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Videos.Sportster. Not only one of the hottest selling new models from Harley-Davidson, but also one of the most sought-after used bikes, especially by generation X & Y looking for an affordable base to build their dream bike. And often, they would like to turn this very respectable model into an even more classic bike via […]
Harley-Davidson New Edge Cut Fork Slider Covers
Published by January 26th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Did I see these before proposed by others? Harley just released these one-piece Edge Cut Upper Fork Slider Covers (P/N 45600006, $179.95) finished in rich glossy black powdercoat and machined to expose the raw aluminum casting. The resulting contrasting surfaces complement the Original Equipment satin-finished front end, or are a great complement with accessory black […]
Exclusive. Zach Ness NessCafe. The First Custom Victory Judge.
Published by January 25th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If last Friday you were not present at the New York International Motorcycle Show, you discovered the 2013 Victory Judge model first in photos in my blog, then in a video where it was shown in action flexing its American muscles. But this new model unveiling is only part of the story. Some of you […]
