Do you know that every week, iTunes offers a movie rental for only 99 cents? Well, this week, it’s “Harlistas, An American Journey” and having seen it, it’s well worth your change money. I found the movie extremely touching, transcending the Latino and even the motorcycle lifestyle. It’s all about the universal values of camaraderie, […]
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Harlistas, An American Journey. An excellent Movie At Home For 99 Cents.
Published by August 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Triumph Of Swiss Irrespect
Published by August 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bern, Switzerland capital, ranked among the world’s top ten cities for the best quality of life, the place where Albert Einstein worked out his theory of relativity while employed as a clerk at the patent office and where Danny Schneider from Hardnine Choppers scare old ladies with his 2-wheel creations challenging Switzerland tradition for sobriety, […]
The Flying Eyeball, an iconic image associated with the 50’s and 60’s street rod crowd. It is an interpretation by Kenneth Howard, a.k.a. Von Dutch, of a symbol/image “the eye in the sky knows and see all” whose origin can be traced 5000 years ago in the Macedonian and Egyptian culture. Legend is that Von […]
Custom Chrome Sturgis Sweepstakes. Get Lucky, F*cker.
Published by July 30th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.When I introduced you to the Custom Chrome Lucky F*cker custom body kit (custom gas tank, tank adapter kit, solo seat pan, rigid style rear fender and fender struts) for stock Harley-Davidson, you loved it. Me too, because it is, as far as I know, the simplest, easiest, most affordable, fastest to install and best […]
Sturgis And Black Hills. Riding Low And Riding High With ThunderMax Auto-Tune.
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.If you are a faithful to the Sturgis rally, you know that ambient conditions in the Black Hills vary an extraordinary amount. During the same day riding altitudes can vary from 3500 to over 6500 feet, creating rich conditions that are unnecessary and waste a lot of fuel. Reason why the Thundermax and Zipper’s Performance […]
New Screamin’ Eagle Round Air Cleaner For Sportster Models
Published by July 26th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Conceived to provide increased air flow to boost the power of fuel-injected Sportster models, the new Screamin’ Eagle® Round Sportster® Stage 1 Air Cleaner Kit (Brilliant Chrome or Gloss Black or Chrome; $139.95) can be matched with an accessory round cover or for an open-element look with custom air cleaner trim from one of the […]
Custom Chrome Challenge At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by July 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just completed, I saw this custom bike in California in the process of being built while it was displayed in March at the 2011 Custom Chrome Dealer Show. Michael Prugh and his students were working on it with the objective to get it completed for the Sturgis Rally where it will be exhibited at the […]
Fiber Carbon Revolution
Published by July 25th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Since 2005 Michael Kamalian from Revolution Cycle Manufacturing is familiarizing all custom builders with the multiple options offered by the best of carbon fiber technology. In 6 years, he went from 5 and 6-sopke one-piece wheels in all popular sizes, in average 10x stronger than billet aluminum and able to outlast you and your bike […]
Pandemonium Speed Box Battery Box
Published by July 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you build from the ground up and like the speed look of this battery box, the only things that you need to know are: 1- Made from 1/8″ steel with aluminum strap and stainless steel hardware. 2- Dimensions are 7 5/16″ long, 3 7/16″ wide, 5.00″ tall, enough to fit both Odyssey battery models […]
Photography Of The Month. Riding Historic Berlin.
Published by July 24th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Events.50 years ago on August 13 1961, the German Democratic Republic (GDR or East Germany) started the construction of the Berlin Wall. At the time, the Soviet dominated Eastern Bloc officially claimed that the wall was erected to protect its population from fascist elements conspiring to prevent the “will of the people” in building a […]
Gearing Up Or Not To Sturgis. You are In Luck.
Published by July 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.The Baker crew understands that you can’t all be in Sturgis between August 5 and 14. I was informed that all those not in South Dakota are getting the same 15% discount than all those who have all the fun in the Black Hills. So, those of you staying home get the same “Rally Discount” for all orders […]
2011 LA Calendar Motorcycle Best Of Show Winner
Published by July 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Saturday July 16th, the 20th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show returned next to the historic Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach, CA. The show was held in a new, and smaller location (Seawalk Village which replicates an old British seaside town), a reflection of the economy which has impacted the motorcycle industry […]
New Corbin Fleetliner Saddlebags Setup For Harley-Davidson Tourers
Published by July 22nd, 2011 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.From Corbin, the company wanting each of its seat to be more comfortable than the one delivered with your factory bike, and also offering some cool custom bodywork options for added class and style, a brand new saddlebag setup for 2009-2011 Harley touring models. Mounts to stock bags hanger hardware and available in primer or painted […]
Naked Bullet Ready To Shoot For 201 MPH Club
Published by July 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 8th edition of the Bonneville BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials is only 5 weeks away (August 27th – September 1st, 2011). So, during the coming weeks, between news about Sturgis, I will introduce you to a few riders with their new machines shooting for a national or world land speed record in their category. You […]
Premier Handlebar Mounted Premier Motorcycle Speaker System
Published by July 20th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.There is a large demand for music on motorcycles without the need for a bulky stereo fairing to hold it. UNiQ Cycle Sounds has recently introduced their new handlebar mounted Premier Edition speaker system to compete with top end motorcycle audio and stereo fairing markets. Each Premier Edition™ speaker system offers 600 watt premium waterproof […]
New Screamin’ Eagle Nighstick Dual Touring Mufflers
Published by July 19th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.A 50-state legal upgrade in sound and performance for your dual exhaust-equipped touring bike or trike, the new Screamin’ Eagle Nighstick 2-into-2 Slip On Mufflers is offered in Chrome ($499.95) or Jet Black ($529.95). Harley-Davidson states that these long and lean diffusion disc mufflers produce a pleasing, raspy tone and provide enhanced air flow and […]
Sturgis Inaugural Rumble For The Heartland Is August 9th
Published by July 19th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With Devils Tower, Wyoming as backdrop, an opening ceremony of “Rumble To The Heartland” is staged Tuesday August 9th at 3:00pm with military dignitaries and celebrity friends. Then, riders will pay tribute to active duty and vets with a 80 scenic miles led by Lorenzo Lamas. All contributions, from $5 to $50,000 will benefit Operation Homefront […]
Italy’s iconic design has emerged into the common phrase “Made in Italy”. And during these last 5 years you probably noticed, like me, that Italian Custom Builders are becoming trendsetters in V-Twin motorcycle design. For example this Street Dragster called “Uno–Nove-Nove” or “1-9-9” because thanks to its aluminum chassis, it weights only 199 kilograms or […]
Awesome Solo Seats By Union Speed And Style
Published by July 17th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.If, like me, you are a little bit tired of complicated seats, over-stamped, over-stitched or over-embossed, you will love these sleek solo seats in diamond single or double stitching, horizontal or vertical tuck & roll or Bates style, in vinyl or upholstered with high quality leather in most colors. They get started from 1/8 steel […]
Sturgis Limpnickie Lot. New Location. New Builders. New Entertainment.
Published by July 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the 71th Sturgis Rally edition there will be 20 custom builders in attendance at the Legendary Buffalo Chip® , new home of the Limpnickie Lot. The foundation of the Limpnickie Lot started five years ago with five builders that originally included Twisted Choppers. After a four year hiatus from the lot, a period they […]
Levi’s 511 Commuter Jeans For Bikers
Published by July 16th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Realizing that people want something more than just plain – and uncomfortable – denim jean, and to remain popular among a wide range of youth subcultures, including greasers, mods, rockers etc, Levis Strauss just released the Levi’s Commuter Jeans. Commuter, because the company made this new model incorporating “cyclist-friendy” features. But when I read about […]
Many Harley- Davidson owners keep their factory “cowbell” shaped horn cover. Beep, beep. Easy to look better with these Ness round ones whose designs are made to match point covers offered by the same company. They fit on 1991 to 2010 Big Twin models. $49.95. Arlen Ness.
Weekend Concepts, Inc. has been a pioneer in billet lighting systems since the introduction of the Lazer Star “Bullet” Billet Light in 1993. The original Bullet has been upgraded and improved many times since its introduction, with the latest being the development of LED technology. Now, Lazer Star expands its popular line of Turn Signals and […]
Royal Enfield Building New Manufacturing Facility. Doubling Production.
Published by July 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield Motors, manufacturer the iconic Bullet motorcycle line and the world’s oldest motorcycle brand, is building a new manufacturing facility spreading across 50 acres in Chennai, India to help the company meet worldwide demand for its iconic motorcycles. The new plant should be completed in 2013 and will be able to more than double Royal […]
Exclusive. Roger Bourget Launches Roger Bourgets Chopper Shop
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Many among you wondered where was and what was up with Custom Builder Roger Bourget. After nearly 20 years of being the very creative lead designer and builder of custom motorcycles for Bourget’s Bike Works (BBW), tired of all the stress of the large shop, Roger and his new wife Emily moved to one of the nation’s […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip 30th Anniversary Custom Motorcycle And Guitar
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Legendary Buffalo Chip’s will give away one lucky Chip rally attendee a one-of-a-kind motorcycle and a distinctive Sturgis Buffalo Chip® guitar from Epiphone. Registration for the bike and guitar giveaway is free and can be found at Buffalo Chip. Fans can also register at the rally at the Epiphone […]
