In honor of its 90th anniversary, Moto Guzzi has released a limited-edition machine inspired by café racers of the 60s and 70s, the V7 Racer. Moto Guzzi was established in 1921 in Italy and was during many years prominent worldwide in motorcycle racing. It was the first brand ever using a motorcycle eight-cylinder engine. Moto […]
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Limited Edition 90th Anniversary Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer
Published by October 6th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Culture. Tomscat Barbershop.
Published by October 5th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Harley-Davidson has just launched The Ridebook, a curated selection of editorial submissions from independent filmmakers, writers and photographers. Together they form an interactive introduction to the culture of Harley-Davidson in the 21st century, for new and existing riders alike. Tomcats Barbershop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. American hairstyles meet American motorcycles. Tomcats is known for his […]
Daytona Biketoberfest. October 13-16, 2011
Published by October 5th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Again, we all wonder if this year’s Daytona Biketoberfest is going to show some signs of renewed life and street energy. I remember the first edition in 1993, saw the event grow until 2005, then slowly decline in terms of frequentation until now. It doesn’t mean less interest for those participating and those working the […]
Narrow 2″ Open Belt Drive For Touring Harleys
Published by October 4th, 2011 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Engines.All open belt drives are getting thinner, with 2″ wide belt systems being the preferred size. Bagger owners have a lot of brand choices, and one more with this new one from Ultima Products. It can be installed on 1990 to 2006 Harley-Davidson FLT, FLH & FXR Evo or Twin Cam. Kit Includes billet aluminum […]
V-Twin Expo 2012. New Custom Bagger Event Will Be Introduced.
Published by October 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Obviously, the good thing about competition, even just a little bit of it, is to push you to innovate. Because in 2012 the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo will face some competition from the Indianapolis V-Twin Dealer Show to attract vendors and dealers, and also because owner of the show Easyriders needs to promote a new title […]
In Memory Of Kenny Lucas (1963-2011) Partner At Knockout Motorcycle Co.
Published by October 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A message from Ralph Randolf, owner of Knockout Motorcycle Co. “On 9-30-2011 we here at Knockout Motorcycle Co. lost our friend, business partner and shop manager Kenny Lucas in a motorcyle accident. I don’t have the words to explain how sad I am. I am so grateful to have known him and to have had […]
Sweet memories of high school. Not necessary regretting your teachers, but what you were doing at home instead of your homework… In the case of Jim Giuffra, customizing his first bike, a 76 Honda CB750F that he still owns. A lot of fun, he remembers, not surprisingly sparking a successful career in Metric customizing. But […]
Eller Allen Racing. Working Hard To Establish A Land Speed Record In El Mirage
Published by October 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The humble racing and cycle building legend, Wink Eller, has some killer tricks up his sleeve for El Mirage 2011. Teamed now with motorcycle rally legend, land speed racer and Broken Spoke Saloon founder, Jay Allen, the duo is, “a force to be reckoned with.” Their original goal of the Eller Allen Racing Team was […]
Ballistic Cycles Radical Harley Street Glide Fairing
Published by October 1st, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Ballistic Cycles, a company specializing in radical parts for stock and custom touring motorcycles is introducing this fairing whose particularity, in addition to its custom details, is to be sold with a sport style headlight assembly already installed. This “fairing skin” bonds over the OEM Harley-Davidson outer fairing for perfect fitment every time. It will fit […]
Cyril Huze Blog. Five Years Later…
Published by September 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today September 29, 2011 marks the 5th Anniversary of this Blog. Five years of my life writing and publishing this motorcycle news website, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Exactly 4923 articles and 62,085 comments later at the time of this writing, Cyril Huze Blog is by far, and more than ever, the […]
Dirt Track Inspired Kit For Harley-Davidson Sportster
Published by September 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.More and more builders are proposing complete body kits to turn your bike into a Cafe Racer with some 70’s genes, or like this one into a dirt track looking machine. And the preferred donor bike is of course a Harley-Davidson Sportster. Harley Sportster engine and transmission are cradled in a Norton looking frame giving […]
Big Boy Wheel Jockey® . Heavy Motorcycle Wheel Chores Made Easy.
Published by September 29th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.You know about the bothersome task of rotating motorcycle wheels for cleaning, belt and chain maintenance, checking tire pressure, etc. The “Big Boy Wheel Jockey”, contrary to many competitors, was specifically conceived to work (or rotate) well on heavy bikes like cruisers, touring bikes up to 950 pounds (if it exists…) and to remain a […]
Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series. 2011 Lake Faak Ride-In-Bike-Show.
Published by September 29th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lake Faak, Austria. A popular vacation and bathing destination known for its lake turquoise water and beautiful surrounding alpine scenery. Also the place where European Bike week is held each September with the last Saturday of the event being the Custom Chrome Europe Ride-In- Bike-Show, a gathering of the top bikes from all over the […]
Vintage Looking Motorized Bicycle For Big Boys
Published by September 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In California, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Roland Preissner & Tim Cooper are building some fine motorized bicycles in the classic/vintage style. Not copy of any vintage model like Harley Davidson or Indian motorcycles. A lot of class, attention to details with frames built by the pair the way motorcycles frames were made […]
Motorcycle Exhaust Wrap Kits
Published by September 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Exhaust wrap was born from the need by racers to provide added horsepower while keeping their exhaust systems cooler. Then its use went to custom and stock bikes to give them this racing, old school feel, resolving at the same time a cosmetic issue that many have, hiding the pipes yellowing and blueing. It is […]
New Powerflow III 2 Into 1 Exhaust System Samson Promises Up To 20% Horsepower Increase.
Published by September 27th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Kenny Price, the boss of Samson Motorcycle Products, claims that his new two into one exhaust system featured here is the most powerful ever made. How does it work? The power is generated through a series of chambers, which Samson refers to as the “Power Chamber”, which helps condense and intensify exhaust flow, resulting in extremely […]
Roland Sands Trying To Break 200 MPH Barrier On Victory Based Motorcycle
Published by September 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Roland Sands piloting an air cooled Victory motorcycle is trying to establish a new Land speed Record in the “Modified Partial Streamliner Class” by breaking the 200 mph barrier. Engine was heavily modified by Lloyd’z Motor Workx with the addition of a turbo charger. Here is the video explaining the “Road To 200” with a […]
New Harley-Davidson Cut Back Gloss Black Magnum Wheels
Published by September 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Each wheel manufacturer has his own brand name to qualify its line of black & polish wheels. At Harley-Davidson they call it the “H-Cut” series. Their newest model is a one-piece cast-aluminum wheel called the Magnum ($449.95) is inspired by the steel of a large-frame revolver. 15 individual spokes to form 5 distinct columns. The […]
Ken Nagai’s Orange Passion Chopper
Published by September 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Although working in Nagoya City, Japan Custom Builder Ken Nagai spends close to half the year traveling around the US and Europe. His 2-wheel creations must have as many frequent flyer miles than him because he send them wherever he goes. And the reason is that Ken is also the builder behind the line of […]
Denying Rumors. Las Vegas BikeFest Not Cancelled.
Published by September 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s part of my obligations to publish facts and to never post rumors. But sometimes my responsibility is to publicly deny these rumors when too big and when I know for sure that they are not true. While the Las Vegas BikeFest organization is disappointed to hear of the incident that occurred earlier this weekend […]
First Available Custom High Bars For Harley-Davidson Blackline Model
Published by September 24th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.At a MSRP of $15,499, the Blackline, the model introduced by Harley-Davidson as “the long, low, no BS Dark Custom with a minimalist throwback stance for today’s freedom seekers” is probably going to be one of the most customized of the factory lineup. No doubt that switching to high bars will be a popular choice […]
iPhone/GPS Mount For Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Published by September 23rd, 2011 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Expect a multitude of motorcycle accessories to hold your smart phones, mp3 players and GPS devices to be released in the next months. A market following the explosive growth of mobile devices. This new mount, designed and manufactured by Iron Aces Speed Shop, Inc. provides an elegant and functional solution without distracting from the beauty of […]
Brake Reservoir Electronics Mounting System
Published by September 23rd, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Supreme Legends introduces its RAM Ball Brake Reservoir Mounting System for some Harley-Davidson and Goldwing Models. This system allows you to use your RAM mount accessories, including GPS, iPod or Cell. Phone holders, without adding more clamps and clutter to your bars. Simply remove your existing brake reservoir cover, replace the gasket and screws onto […]
RevTech 97”/106” Big Bore Kits with KB Forged Pistons
Published by September 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.For more displacement at a good value, these 4” big bore cylinders with forged coated KB pistons and Cometic gaskets increase the displacement of an 88” Twin Cam engine to 97” and raise a 96” Twin Cam to a whopping 106”, all this with no case machining necessary. Each kit includes: • RevTech 4” Cylinders […]
Yes, shops are still building this type of choppers because clients want them. An opportunity for me to publish some eye candy (few models on bikes in my Blog…) and to give you the basic tech sheet as a guide to build one like that.
14th Annual Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show Set For March 24- 25, 2012
Published by September 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show in Mainz, Germany serves for many as their first glimpse at the latest V-Twin parts for the coming riding season. During the last weekend of March 2012. on Saturday March 24th Custom Chrome Europe will bring together the best V-Twin aftermarket parts companies from around the world to showcase […]
