Cafe Racer Magazine editor Mike Seate just reminded me about his 10th annual bike show. So get those polishing rags and wrenches humming at the 2017 Cafe Racer Reader;s Ride-In-Bike Show. It will be held on Saturday, August 12 at the War Memorial Park in Sewickley, Pennsylvania The event has always drawn an impressive and […]
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Tenth Annual Cafe Racer Magazine Bike Show
Published by June 20th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you have ever struggled with your Harley factory seat bolt (yes you did), you know what I am talking about. Just upgrade it to an extended one with a 2” body Length, making it much more accessible to take your seat on and off. With a knurled handle to provide an easy grip, this […]
Retrospeed Yamaha XS650 Chopper Project
Published by June 19th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Believe it or not, this ground up custom project may be the first and the last one of Wisconsin motorcycle shop Retrospeed. The reason? Young owner Brady Ingelse never wanted to be a custom builder per say. His business specializes only in vintage repairs and restorations, not in custom building. And even after the success […]
Thanks to a rib design, these 5 3/4” headlights with bottom mount are both classic and nostalgic. They are CNC machined forged aluminum and equipped with a DOT approved H-4 bulb. 3/4 wide mount for 3/8” bolt included. MRSP $489.96. In Chrome, Black Ops, Contrast, Machine Ops Cut. At Roland Sands Design.
As far as I know these Snakeyes® are the first of their kind lighting system to smooth the transition between the backrest and Tour-Pak of Harley Tourers.. They feature custom housing with bright red run/brake lights as well as amber turn signals. An easy install, the Snakeyes® are affixed with 3M automotive grade adhesive and […]
New Ness Monster Sucker Air Cleaner Kit With Beveled Cover
Published by June 14th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.To increase performance, Ness released a new 90-degree patented Sucker Air Cleaner Kit with more filter area that any other kit that they currently know available on the market. This inverted 90 degree style filter features a built-in inverted top to pull in air not only from all sides of the filter but also the […]
New Ignition Wires From Twin Power
Published by June 14th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.“These new Twin Power Ignition Wires won’t cure cancer, but they will deliver good, reliable spark at a fair price,” says James Simonelli, Brand Manager for Twin Power. “V-Twin motorcycles are the heart and soul of America’s motorcycle industry. There’s no better way of showing the pride you put into your motorcycle than by using […]
NUVIZ. A New Technology To improve Your Riding Experience,
Published by June 13th, 2017 in Accessories and Customs.NUVIZ is the first all-in-one motorcycle Head-Up Display (HUD) with integrated navigation, communication, camera and music in a single device. A New technology to improve your riding experience and frees you of all devices. It’s a compact and intuitive Head-Up Display (HUD) that incorporates all the device functionality you need on your daily ride. It […]
The Blacktrack BT-02 Thruxman. Inspired By The Iconic Manx Norton.
Published by June 12th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have always been convinced that the best custom motorcycle builders would be as talented at designing very different types of products belonging to different industries. Sacha Lakic is a designer pursuing simultaneously, with international success, different projects in the area of transportation, architecture, contemporary furniture, photography, etc. But his lifelong personal obsession with motorcycles […]
New Bronze 3.25″ Exhaust End Caps From Harley-Davidson
Published by June 11th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.This bronze ceramic finish is the ideal color complement in contrast to black coated mufflers, and sets your ride apart from the crowd. Because the color is ceramic coated it is extremely durable and it will not disolor. Very easy to install. Sold in pairs with mounting hardware included. Fits ’14-later XL and ’07-later Softail® […]
New Cobra Speedster 909 Exhaust System
Published by June 10th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.It’s quite rare to find a full exhaust with a crossover and a Lifetime Warranty for under $400 dollars… This new Cobra Speedster 909 system combines traditional styling and modern performance technology. As a matter of fact it is an updated version of the already popular Speedster Short offering over stock performance. In part those […]
RSD Concept Board Tracker Build. Illegal. Inconvenient. But It’s A BMW And Will Fire Up Every Time And Run Forever…
Published by June 9th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A huge fan of everything BMW Mottorad wants a top of the line bike for display in one of his business stores. He ordered it to Roland Sands, mentioning that it doesn’t matter if the bike is not completely legal or practical. Most importantly, gorgeous, with a boardtracker inspiration design and firing up and running […]
Ridewright Releasing Beefy 30-Spoke Steel Rim Motorcycle Wheels
Published by June 8th, 2017 in Customs and Wheels.Remember the mid-90’s when 220 spoke wheels were the trend? Now, less is more again with a new trend for less spokes and a much lighter wheel appearance. Ridewright Wheels is releaseing The “Fat 30-Round-02s” Beefy 30-Spoke Steel. The lifetime structural warranty and 6-month chrome warranty lessens any significant risk in buying such a wheel. […]
They start out being CNC machined from billet aircraft grade aluminum with a recessed knurled surface to ensure the leather will not slide or turn. The leather is laser cut to shape then the pattern embossed. Next the leather is dyed & airbrushed. Finally the grips and leather have bonding agent applied. The leather is […]
Riding Into motorcycle History
Published by June 5th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, 2017, the 18th Annual Riding Into History event took place at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. Hundreds of antique, vintage, and custom bikes from all over the country were on display. Faithful reader, master photographer John E. Adams whose work has always involved everything […]
Made To Order Girder Front End And Wheels By Ken Nagai From Ken’s Factory
Published by June 4th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Suspension and Wheels.For the most radical private and professional builders among you looking for high class craftsmanship motorcycle parts, Ken Nagai offers his own made-to-order Girder billet front end in 2, 4, 6 or 8” lengths and produced in the custom finish of your choice. Following his philosophy that “Details Create Style”, Ken also offers one-off like-no-others […]
High Tech Velocity Stacks With Retro Vibe
Published by June 2nd, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Most of Vity’s collection is a CNC machined high end line of custom parts with a retro vibe. Maybe be not very different looking from the competition, but always extremely well produced with a great understanding of the materials used. Like this billet aluminum elegant and sporty line of velocity stacks in raw, polish, brass, […]
Custom LED Light Front Fender Tip For Your Harley Tourer
Published by June 2nd, 2017 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A direct replacement for the stock front fender tip light on your 14-17 FLHTCU, FLHTK, and FLHTCUTC models, the strong white LED will give your bike a modern look compliant with both DOT and ECE regulations. This front fender tip light is available with a smoke, clear or amber lens for the suggested retail price […]
Mix the spirit of Harley-Davidson with the one of a Norton racer and you get a HARTON (also called a NORLEY), a superb creation by an Italian custom shop called Stile Italiano. This Cafe Racer uses a Sportster 1200 motor cradled in a custom made featherbed frame. Typical ergonomics and equipment of a racer are […]
Mustang Wide Seats For the Softail Breakout 2013-17
Published by June 1st, 2017 in Customs and Seats.With its stretched styling, low-slung stance, a fat rear tire and drag bars, the Harley Breakout is a quite popular model as an around-town motorcycle. For those looking for a little bit more comfort, Mustang released a line of seats featuring a unique trapezoid stitch pattern on high quality expanded vinyl, engineered to provide truly […]
Visualize What You Want And What You Should Not Want Your Motorcycle To Look Like
Published by June 1st, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Jump starting a custom motorcycle design can be done many ways. Even the best professional builders are quite traditional in their approach, feeling and building based on good sense and their multiple experience with all their clients. A pro-builder will also invite you to show what you imagined, accessories, paint job etc. Reason why a […]
Upcoming Race of Gentlemen Exhibit At Harley-Davidson Museum
Published by May 31st, 2017 in Customs and Events.Harley-Davidson Museum® announces the opening of its special exhibit – “The Race of Gentlemen”. At the intersection of speed and style, The Race of Gentlemen has become a must-see and must-do automotive carnival. Dedicated craftsmen and women build and restore vintage American hot rods and motorcycles to blast down the beaches of the Jersey Shore. […]
Vanguard Launching 2 Full-Carbon, Ultra-Light, Connected Premium Helmets
Published by May 30th, 2017 in Accessories and Customs.Vanguard, the new motorcycle company based in New York City that debuted its Roadster prototype motorcycle on December 2016 at the International Motorcycle Show, is launching its first line of full-carbon, ultra-light, connected helmets in partnership with helmet manufacturer Veldt and riding tech innovator Fusar. Says Francois-Xavier Terny, CEO of Vanguard Moto Inc. “We appreciate […]
Warr’s Rascal Racer. A Rideable Custom And Above All Else A Genuine Harley-Davidson.
Published by May 29th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Events.You know, the Battle Of The Kings (BOKT) is on several continents, making Harley dealers compete against each other, improving the company’s image and each dealer retail bottom line. This “Rascal Racer” is one of the customs that I missed in 16/17 when it won the Harley-Davidson UK & Ireland Battle of the Kings custom […]
Builder Championship Of The Americas In Columbus, Ohio. Time To Register.
Published by May 28th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Registration is open for the Championship of the Americas in Columbus, Ohio September 21st thru the 24th 2017. Just go to AIMExpo Championship Rules And Registration Page. This Championship of the Americas is the most prestigious show in North America when it comes to the world custom bike building scene. It is the only official […]
HitMan Slip-Ons By Magnaflow For Harley-Davidson Tourers
Published by May 26th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.American exhaust manufacturer Magnaflow lists the features and benefits of these Hitman Slip-Ons new offering as not only adding extra style to your tourer but also as being a true bolt-on dynamic performance improvement to your bike. For 95-16 and 17-up Harley touring bikes. Other benefits include. A very rich, thundering bass sound quality. 4½” […]
