I have no idea of the number of bikers playing golf on a regular basis, and how many of them would like to ride their bike to their favorite course if they could carry their clubs. Now you can ride to the golf course with your golf bag securely attached. Easy to install, the Milwaukee […]
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Milwaukee Golf Caddy For Your Harley
Published by November 24th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Renegade Wheels Appoints V-Twin Industry Veteran Lonny Spiva As Responsible Sales And Dealer Development.
Published by November 24th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Chuck Frederick, President of Renegade Wheels, said “Lonny brings tremendous V-Twin experience and dealer network knowledge which will greatly complement the current strengths of our organization. He has accomplished great things with other companies in our industry and we are truly excited to have him on our team.” Lonny’s resume includes experience with many industry […]
Free Fork Springs With Purchase Of A Set Of Touring Rear Shocks
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.From Progressive Suspension, America’s premier manufacturer of motorcycle suspension, an interesting offer to help you make a complete suspension improvement at a very reasonable price. During November and December 2011, if you buy a set of 940 or 440 Series touring shocks, you get a free set of fork springs, either in stock or lowered […]
James Against Teutuls Live American Chopper Build-Off. Jesse James Interview.
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The Discovery live bike-building battle between Jesse James, Paul Teutul Senior and Paul Teutul Jr at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas will air Dec. 5-6 at 9 pm ET. A Jesse James interview…
Rock the Holidays Guitar Sweepstakes
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is giving people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a custom “30 Years Strong” Epiphone Coronet™ collectible guitar signed by the 2011 Sturgis Buffalo Chip concert lineup. Music-lovers and Chip-goers alike have a special opportunity to make this holiday season truly rock by registering to win this ultimate one-of-a-kind holiday gift online […]
New Metalsport Torque Don Juan Wheel. Up to 30″ Tall.
Published by November 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.I guess that calling its new model Don Juan, Metalsport Wheels suggest that like the fictional rogue and libertine character who spent his life seducing women, this new wheel will work in your favor with all women seeing you riding your bike. Huh… At least, some will agree that this new offering is pure 3-D […]
2012 Custom Chrome Europe Rookie Award
Published by November 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.An interesting initiative coming from Europe. To honor the next Generation of Customizers and living up to the 2012 CCE Dealer Show slogan “Face the Future”, Custom Chrome Europe is looking for the Young Customizer 2012! The rules of participation are simple: he may work in his own garage, at an apprenticeship or in the […]
Schwinn Inspired Custom Motorcycle
Published by November 21st, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.After introducing you to the shop Rods & Rides and to their “Ol’ 37” custom, another of their bikes that they were showing during Daytona Biketoberfest, Called the “S” bike, S is short for Scwhinn, inspiration for this creation being the famous bicycle company… and, everybody has already noticed, some of the customs produced by […]
The Art Of The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
Published by November 20th, 2011 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Not just another Harley book. Not only a larger number of bikes (stock and CVO’s), excellent pictures by photographer David Blattel, but even more important a very well written and informative text by Dain Gingerelli whose background includes the job of editor in no less than 6 motorcycle magazines. The colorful evolution of Harley-Davidson, its […]
Icon The Derelicts. What Is Your Fancy?
Published by November 20th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.If you dream of a special bespoke motorcycle I am pretty sure you would also love to own a custom car built around the vintage body of your choice car, but updated with a new modern chassis, powertrain, interior, electrical components, etc. This is the specialty of a company created by Jonathan Ward named Icon. […]
2012 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Kicks Off Nationwide Tour On November 18
Published by November 19th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.IMS is the US’s largest and longest-running powersports national show tour and the 12-city it tour will kick off Friday, November 18-20 in San Mateo, California. With nearly 70,000 square feet of exhibit space, visitors will find hundreds of new bikes from leading manufacturers including Harley-Davidson, Erik Buell, Ducati, Norton, Triumph, MV Agusta, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, […]
Triumph Bonneville T100 Steve McQueen Special Edition Motorcycle
Published by November 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Since 1902, Triumph has been producing distinctive motorcycles celebrated for their style and engineering. Through the 50’s and 60’s, names such as Steve McQueen and Marlon Brando cemented the Triumph legend. In 1991, Triumph was reborn remaining true to its heritage. And because the Steve McQueen’s name continues to sell motorcycles, Triumph is releasing a Special […]
Work Hard, Play Well, Cultivate Your Friendships, Eat Well, Protest, Repeat.
Published by November 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Some of you email to ask me where I am in Europe, what I do, etc. I will not bore you with all details of my trip, but having a few minutes available, this post from Bordeaux (southwest of France), capital of the best wines in the world (red and white, 14,000 producers, 700 million […]
Streamline Patented Internal Throttle, Lines And Fittings
Published by November 17th, 2011 in Brakes, Controls, Customs and Editorial.While in Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest, talked to Austin Weiss from Streamline Designs who explained to me that he is now the sole owner of his company and that after many battles he succeeded to have all knockoffs of his patented internal throttle removed from the market. His system doesn’t require any welding, is fitted […]
Competition Race Sweaters From The 40’s And 50’s. Wear The Original. Not The Copy.
Published by November 17th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Since 1922 the Dehen family under the name of Gasoline Cowboys has been making motor clothes and racewear. And we all know about their famous woolen sweaters and jackets that race competitors wore during hill climbs, track boarding and recreational events such as the Gypsy tours. Racers were sponsored by either the motorcycle manufacturer or […]
Indianapolis American V-Twin Show To Host First Ever Ultimate Dealer Bike Show
Published by November 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Ultimate Dealer Bike Show to showcase the building talent of motorcycle dealers will take place at the inaugural American V-Twin Dealer Show, co-located with the 2012 Dealer Expo at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis February 17-19, 2012. Interested dealers are encouraged to enter to have their prized custom bike displayed prominently at the […]
Motorcycle Powered by Sewage. Serious.
Published by November 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When you think you have seen everything, something new is “pooping up.” A Japanese toilet maker named Toto created a trike running on sewage, apparently the cheapest renewable energy. Yes, you can run on household and livestock waste, broken down and fermented, company spokesman Kenji Fujita said. The motorcycle can reach 45 miles per hour […]
Night Star. A New Harley Sportster Japanese Style.
Published by November 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.During the last 10 years the worldwide custom motorcycle industry has observed, learned how to respect, admired and even has began to imitate the Japanese style of custom building. Japanese builders living and working in the US, others traveling to the US and Europe to show their creations and magazine reports on Japanese shops and […]
Kiwi Indian Reproduction Leaf Spring Front Ends By Paughco
Published by November 13th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.These Leaf Spring front ends provide a nostalgic image dating back to the ‘20’s and 30’s. For a restoration or a one-off new project with a very nostalgic touch, these forks with unique styling are compatible with 16”to 21” wheels and accommodate single or dual disc brakes. Custom swaged 1-piece, 1 ¼” heavy wall tubing […]
American Chopper Live Build-Off Between Jesse James, Paul Senior And Paul Junior. Who Should Win?
Published by November 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In advance of the 2-day TV event (Episode “Chopper Finale” December 5 at 9 pm when the 3 customs will be revealed, Episode “Chopper Live” December 6 at 9 pm to vote and see the winner), the Discovery Channel wants to know who SHOULD win this 3-way build-off. My opinion, and yours that I know […]
Bike Bumper™ For Your Motorcycle Bagger Fairing
Published by November 11th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Cycle Sounds® introduces the Bike Bumper™ Fairing Protector for stock Harley bagger fairings (including soon the Road Glide) and Goldwing family. Whether hauling in a closed or open trailer, you will never have to worry about a fairing being damaged from shifting straps or road debris. The Bike Bumper Fairing Protector covers the entire outer […]
2011 Lone Star Rally. 10 Years and Nearly a Half Million Strong.
Published by November 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In the US where everything is shrinking except the size of our national debt, the November 3-6 Lone Star Rally in Galveston Texas gathered a crowd close to half a million bikers. An outstanding attendance ranking the 4-day event the 3rd largest in the country, almost on par with the Sturgis and Daytona Rallies! At a […]
Why anyone would build a twin engine jet custom bike inspired by a 1928 Board Tracker? In this case there is a double answer. First, because it was never done before, enough reason for some to decide a new project. Second, because the client who ordered it to builder Robert Maddox wanted this very unique […]
Auction Of Lee Roy Hartung Collection Generates Almost $4 Million In Sales
Published by November 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When I ran the video showing part of the Lee Hartung amazing vintage vehicles collection, you were impatient to know what it would bring during last weekend Glenview, IL auction organized by RM Auctions America. There was 1600 individual lots, all of which were sold at ‘no reserve’ front of a packed house (in which […]
Saddlebag Organizer For Your Glock Pistol/Clip
Published by November 10th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.I don’t know how many bikers ride carrying a pistol, but if you do a small company called Top/Shelf Hardbagger offers a simple way to lock it up in one of your touring bags. The multi-fit foam insert fits in all Top Shelf tray organizers, includes a die cut foam cover and will accept G17, […]
Harley Ironhead Sportster Motor Mount Spacers
Published by November 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Those restoring/improving the look of their Ironhead Sportster]s will be happy to know that they can bring an extra touch of retro brass to their sled with these machined spacers to fit the front motor mounts on models 1954 to 1985. They will work not only with stock Harley Sportster frames but also some after-market […]
