You are looking at the personal custom motorcycle of David Beckham, the world’s highest-paid footballer (soccer player) when taking into account salary and advertisiing deals. Also famously married to Victoria Adams, dubbed “Posh Spice” of the pop music group Spice Girls. So, you can push far away the idea that an unfinished look belongs to […]
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The Art Of The Unfinished Motorcycle Look.
Published by January 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Writing about custom bikes of fellow builders teaches me a lot of things that have apparently nothing to do with motorcycles. So, I wondered, like you are, what is the story behind the name of this new creation? It was built by Jim Giuffra at AFT Customs (and of course his crew of girls) for […]
Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Tribute Bike Build. Questions Answered (Part 2)
Published by January 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Regarding my article about the Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary 4 tribute bikes built by Brigitte Bourget, Billy Lane, Mike Tomas and Dar Holdsworth, you asked: 1- what will be done with them after their unveiling in Washington DC on May 26, 2012 . 2- who will hold title of these motorcycles. Here are the answers.
The 2013 Victory Judge. The New American Muscle Bike (Part 2)
Published by January 20th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Videos.S&S Introduces Brand New Stealth Air Cleaners And Covers
Published by January 20th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Long time that S&S Cycle didn’t release a new product. Brand new for the coming riding season, the Viola, WI company is launching their new Stealth air cleaners, a series offering bikers a lot of flexibility at correct prices. An addition to the S&S Super Stock™ line of intake they are called Stealth because they […]
Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Tribute Bike Build Features Four Legendary Builders (Part 1)
Published by January 18th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Memorial Day Weekend marks the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C., an annual motorcycle Demonstration Run that attracts over 450,000 motorcycles and one million attendees. To commemorate this honorary event, four custom motorcycles will be built by four legendary bike builders. Through a collaborative effort between Rolling Thunder and Jay Allen (creator of […]
For all motorcycle and car racing fans, as a little gift for your friends or to yourself, key chains, zippers, medallions, earrings, etc faithfully reproducing the shape of all famous racetracks around the world. Can also be used in many other ways, on bags, necklace pendants, luggage zippers, ornaments, etc. Machined and hand finished out […]
Billy Lane To Start A Custom Motorcycle Project While Still Behind Bars
Published by January 17th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On August 14, 2009 Billy Lane was sentenced to 6 years in Prison regarding the vehicular homicide case in connection with a September 4, 2006 crash that left Gerald Morelock dead. Upon his release from prison (to happen sooner than 2015 because Billy will be credited 2 days per month against jail time for good […]
Discount Tickets For My Readers At New York Progressive International Motorcycle Show This Weekend January 20-22.
Published by January 17th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This International Motorcycle Show in New York City is a biggie not to miss. During this coming weekend at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center you will be able to see the new 2012 manufacturer lineups, the best after-market brands,, the latest in motorcycle technology, a large custom bike show. Organizers tell me more displays, more new parts […]
The Frighteningly Powerful Electric Bike Out-Sccelerating a Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Published by January 17th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Ok, it’s not a motorcycle. Just a heavy bicycle because of its batteries load. But to the objection that electric motorcycles are not powerful enough to attract a clientele riding gas powered bikes, I am telling you that very soon it will no more be the case. I know, you have many other objections before […]
Passion for custom American cars and motorcycles decided Australian born Shaun Ruddy to make the big move from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland to Las Vegas, Nevada. A fully certified Fabrication Engineer, Spray Painter & Panel Beater in his native country of Australia he and wifey already owned and operated a full motorcycle building shop […]
Wanaryd New 3D Motorcycle Wheels Line up
Published by January 14th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.A 9-year old company I didn’t know called WanaRyd Motorcycle (pronounced “Wanna-Ride”) is launching a Shark-Line Series offering 3D forged one-piece billet wheels in six different designs with matching rotors in 3 different styles and sizes, also and matching pulleys (including Cush drives which some other wheel companies don’t offer) Wheels are 3D machine cut, than […]
New Chisel Custom Wheels For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by January 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Chisel Custom Wheels from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® feature seven narrow-profile split spokes that radiate from a minimalistic hub, and the resulting see-through effect visually lightens the profile of the motorcycle when paired with pedestal-mounted, Chisel Floating Brake Rotors. Offered in 17-inch front and 16-inch rear sizes for Harley-Davidson Touring models, the Chisel […]
3rd Annual Buffalo Chip Challenge Is Launched
Published by January 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Getting students more involved with the motorcycle industry, giving them a real-world experience while promoting economic development in the state of South Dakota are the objectives of the Buffalo Chip Challenge. This year, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, along with leading industry businesses, including Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Terry Components and Hot Leathers, is challenging Western Dakota […]
After almost 1 year of work, Darwin Motorcycles a.k.a. Brass Ball Cycles is finishing a new project named The Rockeeter F3 using ultra custom aluminum sheet metal for gas/oil tanks and rear fender. Sam Wills at Racing Innovations is the man in charge of all sheet metal fabrication and welding, from the 36-degree rake gooseneck frame […]
Evolution Industries 30 Tooth Motor Sprocket
Published by January 11th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Evolution Industries has been at the forefront of the high performance aftermarket manufacturing industry for over 30 years, and as a matter of fact is the provider for many driveline parts for major brands. It is the original manufacturer of the 30-tooth sprocket kit raising RPM To achieve maximum performance while eliminating lugging of motor. […]
New Zepto Signals. Smaller. Brighter. Waterproof. Made In The USA.
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Another company I didn’t know stating to design, machine and assemble in the USA (near Boston) motorcycle signals brighter than virtually everything else out there. Zepto lights are the latest in small size, high quality, ultra bright (over 300 lumens) lighting from HighTechSpeed. You can order them in dual-intensity red for brake and running lights, […]
Screaming Eagle Nightstick Touring Muflers
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The Harley touring motorcycle market getting bigger by the day, expect to see more offerings of this type. These long and lean diffusion disc mufflers produce a pleasing, raspy tone and provide enhanced air flow and back pressure to boost performance. Available in chrome or jet-black ceramic finish, they are designed for easy installation on […]
If you ask me what is and will remain the next 3-year trend in custom bike building I will probably answer one mixing several influences from the past, both classic and vintage, rejuvenated with modern technology parts inspired and “borrowed” from very different purpose motorcycles like drag, race and cruise. Because nobody yet has coined […]
S&S Cycle Pushing Online Retail Sales With New Internet Policy.
Published by January 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.It’s mind-boggling to think that up until 2 decades ago, the Internet was almost non-existent and that most of you thought that you would never give up shopping in stores. Today, companies are selling products, publishing, and broadcasting online like crazy and you spend much more time on your digital devices shopping and buying online […]
First Electric Self-Balanced Motorcycle
Published by January 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Both motorcycle and car, fully electric, enclosed and able to stand by itself, the C1 is described by Lit Motors (out of San Francisco) lead by Daniel Kim as the first 2-seat vehicle combining the efficiency and freedom of a motorcycle with the safety of a car. “We’re trying to open up safety to a huge market […]
Sucker Punch Sallys Back In Business. JP Barbeau New Vice President And General Manager.
Published by January 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In September 2011, when learning of the sudden death of Christian Clayton, co-owner with his father Geri of limited edition manufacturer Sucker Punch Sallys, not many in the industry thought that the company would be able to survive. At the time, Christian’s family contacted me to state their firm intention to continue the business. Then, […]
2011 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials Digital Yearbook. Only $9.99.
Published by January 7th, 2012 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.A very high quality BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials photographic yearbook containing 300 action pictures of the fastest motorcycles on our planet. Ready to download on your computer, tablet, smart phone for only $9.99. What a gift. This is the first time that “Master Of The Long Lens” Scooter Grubb makes this yearly book is available […]
Paughco 40-Spoke Chrome Wheels With Red Or Black Rims.
Published by January 6th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Seems like black & red powder coated spoke wheels are still in demand by those looking for a retro style. You can unlace, powder coat yours and relace the spokes. A pain… Or buy them ready to go from many manufacturers. Like these ones from Paughco where rim and outer portion ofthe hub are powder […]
New Harley-Davidson LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits For Dyna And Softail Models
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.These New LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits from Harley-Davidson feature fast-acting, extra-bright LED lamps set in compact bullet-shaped die-cast chrome housings. In the front, the lights function as running light and directional indicators. In the rear, the lights function as running light, brake light and directional indicators. Installation does not require a control box or […]
Pretty CV Carburetor Covers
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Much better than the cheap plastic cover on top of your Harley-Davidson / Keihin CV carburetor, 2 pretty caps made of 6061 aluminum then treated in black anodizing. Edges are re-cut to produce a 2-color finish that perfectly compliments your black engine cylinders. They fit all Sportsters and Big Twins equipped with the stock CV […]
