Zero Engineering. A builder synonymous of vintage, old school styling bikes without any bling, and until now always featuring gooseneck rigid frames and springer front forks. For most of you, the “ZERO” chopper style is only the “Samurai” rigid frame model introduced in the US in 2002 after many years of prior success in Japan. And […]
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Zero Engineering Lauches The Type 9 Model With Exclusive Rear Multi-Link Suspension System
Published by September 19th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Royal Enfield Himalayan Outlaw
Published by September 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You can go to Nepal to enjoy Katmandu or visit and climb some of the Himalayas, but probably not to report on the custom motorcycle scene. This country bordered to the north by the People’s Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India strictly prohibits any modification of […]
Sniff Sniff. Adjust Your Motorcycle Air To Fuel Ratio.
Published by September 16th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.A sniffer placed in your exhaust helps you read then adjust your current air to fuel ratio. JIMS has manufactured and assembled all the parts needed for a single part number, user-friendly, AFR diagnostic sniffer tool kit. Use it with the Daytona Twin Tec (WEGO) or an equivalent AFR Monitoring System. Simply install the WEGO […]
New Harley-Davidson Slipstream Accessories Collection
Published by September 15th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.A new custom look with genuine Harley-Davidson accessories. The new Slipstream Collection combines mirror-finish chrome surfaces and contrasting black pads that complement both blacked-out and chrome-covered custom motorcycles. The collection includes grips, mirrors, footboard inserts and foot control pads that feature aero-inspired spears deeply embedded in the surface, and square-shouldered rubber pads for contemporary looks […]
Moto Undone. A Representation Of Generic Transportation.
Published by September 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Is the past a blueprint for the future? Sometimes. But the job of an artist is to challenge the accepted norm and to design with a completely fresh look at what can be next. “Stripping machines down to their core essence and rebuilding them leads me to new discoveries, thoughts and inspiration” says designer Joey […]
Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition. For Passionate Connoisseurs.
Published by September 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The award winning Ducati Diavel, stunningly futuristic, one of the most daring factory designs to date, a head-turning power cruiser that you can almost handle like a sport bike, rapidly sold out at a price of $16,995. Want more stares at you? Soon you will be able to order the even more refined Diavel AMG […]
New Custom Exhaust Tips By Nash
Published by September 14th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Exhaust tips can add a lot of personality to your bike. Especially if yours don’t look like all the others on the market. Nash Motorcycle Co. is launching these new exhaust ends made out of 060 tubing. They come in a length of 10″ (so you have metal to work with for modification) and are available […]
What Your Motor Is Doing? Roland Sands Launches The Clarity Line.
Published by September 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Ever wanted to know what’s going on inside your engine? Now you can view its internal components while they work. With the new RSD Clarity Line, your motorcycle inner workings are on display while sealed tight behind articulately machined billet aluminum and transparent polycarbonate. Design is inspired and machined with the form of true working […]
If Triumph Would Have Board Track Raced…
Published by September 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All custom builders are looking to create something different. Dennis and Steve at TT Cycles are no exception. They wanted to build a board track style racing bike since this sport was extremely popular in their home state of New-Jersey. Problem is that they specialize on work done on vintage Triumph motorcycles and there was […]
Death Of Sucker Punch Sally’s Co-Owner Christian Clayton.
Published by September 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I am sad to report that co-owner of Sucker Punch Sally Christian Clayton passed away, apparently in his sleep. His wife found him dead at 9 am on Friday September 9, 2011. Details of the circumstances of his sudden passing are unknown. An autopsy will be performed. He was 40 years old. Sucker Punch Sally was originally created in 2002 […]
Harley-Davidson Music Player Pouch
Published by September 9th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Boom!™ Audio Music Player Tank Pouch (P/N 76000193, $44.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories has a neoprene jacket to protect a portable music device (it includes your smart phone), while the built-in magnets hold the pouch securely to any steel fuel tank or dash cover. The clear window permits touch-screen control, and the […]
Harley-Davidson New Commercial. Liberation.
Published by September 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Last year, Harley-Davidson adopted with its new partner in communication “Victors & Spoils” a marketing technique known as “Crowd Sourcing.” Under the principle that collaboration brings creation, Harley-davidson is sourcing new concepts of communication from its customer base. The first commercial produced was named “Cages”. Here is the second one of the series called “Liberation.” […]
Like many young custom shop, Mad Jap Kustoms is a small one man operation with no big fancy equipment in his shop, no CNC machines, no show room, just a nice place to work with one bike lift and a sweet ass heater because man it gets extremely cold up there in beautiful Calgary, Canada. […]
Cafe Racer Style 39 mm Clip-On Bars
Published by September 7th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Cafe Racer motorcycles were modified for speed and good handling rather than comfort. A signature trait were low, narrow handlebars that allowed the rider to “tuck in” to reduce wind resistance and offered better control when in that posture. Referred to as “clip-ons” they are a must accessory for all bikes mimicking the ergonomics of […]
Luca Custom Designs A Ducati Cafe Racer. Why Not?
Published by September 7th, 2011 in Customs and Editorial.As much as possible, from time to time, I visit the website of those commenting under my posts. It’s the way I discovered Italian based Luca from LuSca Custom Design and his work as an interior and furniture designer. He also collaborates with some Italian Custom Builders and does some computer sketches for them. Like […]
Real Carbon Fiber Business Cards
Published by September 7th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.If you want to mean Kustom up to your business cards you may be interested to know that you can order thin, lightweight real carbon fiber that provides a depth not seen with traditional paper cards, and imbed your graphics under a layer of epoxy coating, keeping them from scratching or wearing off, and thus […]
Brass Head Bolt Covers
Published by September 6th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.To complete the retro look of your bike, details count. Like these stylish head bolt covers slipping above your existing engine head bolts, and being secured with a set screw which can be positioned to the side and accessed between the fins. They are CNC machined by CSC with a fine machined finish. Sold by set of 4 […]
Next Big Rally. Las Vegas BikeFest Sept. 29, Oct. 2, 2011
Published by September 6th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The entertainment capital of the world is going to welcome again Las Vegas BikeFest from September 29 to October 2, 2011. Of course the Cashman Vendor Village, entertainment during the day, the casinos, the restaurants, the clubs and the cruising on the 4.2 mile stretch known as the Strip. Plus a full schedule of activities […]
Free Style Cafe Racer. Jay Lossa Custom Yamaha SR 500.
Published by September 5th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Another beautiful interpretation of the Cafe Racer style, this one from a 1978 Yamaha 500 by builder Jay Lossa from Lossa Engineering. Those in hot rods and on the trucks business know him well because he worked for some of the best in the business. Born in a family where both sides owned motorcycle dealerships […]
Harley-Davidson Chrome Tie-Down Brackets
Published by September 4th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.These new Chrome Tie-Down Brackets (P/N 93500006, $59.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories simplify the process of securing a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to a trailer or bike lift. The brackets mount to the front fork cover and offer secure and convenient attachment points for tie-down straps. Moving the tie-down point from the handlebar to the triple-tree […]
Built-In Raked Bagger Headlight Bezel.
Published by September 2nd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Raking a Bagger for looks or necessity (when installing a tall front wheel) has unintended consequences. One of them being that you will end up having nacelle headlight ligthing up the sky instead of the road… Welll, there was a couple solutions to fix this, but none as fast and cheaper than the one now […]
The Very Last 2011 Art-Deco Inspired Blackhawk Chiefs
Published by September 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Few were manufactured at the Indian Kings Mountain plant. A handful remain available. Since Polaris acknowledges they are well made Chiefs and because they feature a custom art-deco inspired theme that I like very much, I feel that some of you may be interested by this Blackhawk model. I don’t have an inventory available per Indian […]
In their small shop of DP Custom Cycles in New River, Arizona, the Del Prado bothers (Jarred and Justin) build bikes for for the working’ man. What they love to build usually doesn’t start from the ground up but as stock motorcycles that they love to turn into practical old school hot rods. Forget about […]
King Knurl Billet Series. From Harleys To Kawasakis…
Published by September 1st, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.In this economy, diversification is king. In January 2005 Revolution Manufacturing stunned the V-Twin market with the release of the only carbon fiber frame for the v-twin followed by the highly successful carbon fiber wheels for v-twins in 2006 for which the company got many professional awards. But even a leader in Carbon Fiber for […]
New Twist On Handlebar Rubber Grips
Published by August 31st, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Rubber grips are extremely popular because comfortable and aesthetically working well on today’s bike styles. These new handlebar Kustom Grips are made in soft and durable rubber, with a removable white plastic end flange. Available in 3 different colors, blue, red and a very nice grey, a color missing with other brands. No black? The […]
Calculating Speed And RPM With A Lot Of Help From Baker Drivetrain
Published by August 31st, 2011 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Engines.Very few bikers and custom builders are inclined (able?) to do the mathematical reasoning necessary to predict Torque, RPM and Speed. There are very few men in the industry who are making a living using abstraction and science to improve the art of multiplying torque, of optimizing gear ratios and sizes to the desired RPM […]
