Here they are. Headwinds®, one of the leaders in custom headlights, introduces their new 54mm Fork Tube Clamps for mounting Headwinds® 2” spotlights all bikes with 54mm forks. and for those who are Kawasaki boys, the Mean Streak 1500, 1600 and They feature split clamp construction with wire feed hole for a clean look. Hardware […]
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Spotlights Mounting Tube Clamps For 54 mm Forks
Published by June 24th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.2011 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show, Saturday July 16th. Update.
Published by June 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 20th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show of customs, cruisers, performance and sportbikes returns to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA on Saturday July 16, 2011. This year, the show got a new location, a new show day and a lower admission price. The Calendar Show moves from the Queen Mary Event Park […]
Springer Front Ends By Bare Knuckle Choppers.
Published by June 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Looking for a good Springer front end made in the USA? Looking for a different design and styling mixing old appearance and new technology? In wide glide, narrow or very narrow options? Doesn’t know how to order the correct length? First, Bare Knuckle Choppers ask you via a simple online form to take 3 critical measurements […]
Get Your BAKER Transmission Installed In Sturgis
Published by June 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The official BAKER Drivetrain Install Team will be in Sturgis, South Dakota August 3, 2011 – August 12, 2011. It will be the only Rally BAKER will be providing installations at this year.Don’t miss this opportunity to have what all pros consider the smoothest, most efficient transmission available installed in your motorcycle by factory trained […]
ThunderMax® Adjustable Idle on a 2011 Road King®
Published by June 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.A lower idle will help your EFI H-D® Big Twin run cooler and improve the sound of your exhaust. This new “Low Idle” video demonstrates the adjustable idle feature available in the ThunderMax tuning software. This feature is available for both cable-throttle and throttle by wire applications. Tel: 410-579-3828. Zippers. ThunderMax.
Performance Machine Brake System For Harley-Davidson Trikes
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Brakes, Builders, Customs and Editorial.It was missing in the Performance Machine brakes line-up. No more. PM just announced the addition of their Stage I Brake System for Harley-Davidson trikes. Their engineers have combined their 4-piston caliper with the integrated race technology of their Rear Contour Master Cylinder to create an innovative brake system. “This new 4-piston system provides more […]
2011 Easyriders Rodeo Tour About To Begin
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Events.The Easyriders American Motorcycle Rodeo Action is about to begin. A lot of mud filled sliding and pulling, bar stool racing, trophy girl / wet t shirt contests, dyno drags, used parts corral, motorcycle exhibits, ride-in bike show, unlimited food and beer, and of course all this in a party atmosphere with live music from […]
The Harley-Davidson Rocker model has been controversial since day one. Many custom builders who have customized it will tell you that the bike, more than many other Harley factory models, needs some heavy “redo” in its geometry to turn it in a very cool ride. At the same time, they acknowledge that the Rocker has […]
Gas tanks should always be rubber mounted, or face the consequences of gas leaks. .. Many mount kits already available and here is another one available from Boyd Motor Company, a full-service custom fabrication and parts facility in the foothills of Colorado owned by Ryan Boyd. Made at the shop, this new kit makes rubber […]
Affliction Gives Away 2 Custom Harley Davidson Motorcycles
Published by June 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Bikers have a love/hate relation with Affliction clothing and gear. Probably because many wearing it are not bikers and prices, which in fact are justified by the amount of design and artwork involved. Anyway, you may not want to pass on your opportunity to win from the brand 1 of 2 custom Harley-davidson they created […]
SeatSecureTM was designed to meet the need of Harley owners concerned with the risk of theft of expensive custom solo seats running several 100’s of dollars. It protects that investment by securely attaching all seats (and luggage racks) held in place by the single or dual bolt system. The custom-designed SeatSecureTM features new, uniquely designed […]
Harley-Davidson New Premium Luggage Rack With Rubber Grip Strips
Published by June 17th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.There is a model ($209.95) to fit many Sportster®, Dyna®, and Softail® models equipped with detachable or rigid-mount Sideplates. Features inlaid rubber runners for added grip, and dedicated bungee mounting points to simplify luggage tie-downs. The low-profile, aerodynamic styling incorporates elegant round tubes and a die-cast rear air foil with a Bar & Shield logo […]
Your FL Harley-Davidson Can Run 10 To 30 Degrees Fahrenheit Cooler
Published by June 16th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.When in 2007 Bert Baker rode a FL Harley-Davidson he noticed how hot was running the damn thing. In traffic have you also noticed the little heat wave coming off the motor? The Harley factory oil pan is the of the same capacity (4-qt) on all Harleys since year 1993 (when motor was 80″ making […]
Custom Harley-Davidson Sportster 21.
Published by June 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I love Harley-Davidson dealers with a true custom department. UK based Shaw Harley-Davidson is one of them with a division called Shaw Speed & Custom producing road legal custom motorcycles evidently based on recent Harley factory chassis. Dealer Principal & Sales Director Steve Willis was very proud to show me this new creation, a 2009 […]
Two individual exhaust pipes running on the right side of Bagger is not a common thing to see. Samson USA recently introduced the Legend Series for dressers and most other Harley-Davidson models. The Legend Series offers a show quality finish with Samson’s exclusive Quad Chrome plating that provides ultimate adhesion and corrosion protection. (Sinister black ceramic […]
Orange County Choppers. Lawsuits Settled. Headquarters In Foreclosure.
Published by June 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You ask me all the time what’s going on regarding the lawsuit and counter-lawsuit between OCC/Paul Teutul Sr and PJD/Paul Teutul Jr. and the status of the Orange County Choppers headquarters’ building. First, all lawsuits between the parties have been settled. The settlement being confidential with no parties able to disclose the terms, you will […]
Another resource to get the leather solo bag you need for overnight trips. or just to look old school on your rigid, Sportster, Dyna or Softail type bike. Manufactured in the U.S.A., these bags are made of hand selected heavyweight leathers with close attention to hardware details. The standard left side bag attaches with four […]
First, let me state that the pictures you are looking at are not issued from a CAD program. It’s the real thing shot with creative photography lighting. The Morsus is a one-off custom built by the crew of Dream Machine Motorcycles based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, a small central europe country of 2.05 million bordering Italy […]
Harley-Davidson Museum New Exhibit. 108 Years Of Artifacts And Oddities Revealed.
Published by June 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Museum is a wonderful place to visit. Even more now with this new exhibit of crazy cool stuff that Harley stored during 108 years away from the public eye. Named “Collection X: Weird, Wild Wonders of the Harley-Davidson Museum”, this unique exhibition offers all Summer long a peek at wild stuff and oddities […]
From Big Dog Motorcycles To Big Dog Performance Products
Published by June 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last April, as you all know,, Intrust Bank foreclosed on Big Dog Motorcycles and founder Sheldon Coleman Jr. dissolved the corporation. At the same time it was announced that Coleman would keep 20 ex-collaborators to start a new company called BDM Performance Parts to assist and supply accessories and parts to the estimated 25,000 Big […]
Motorcycle-Like Ultralight Aircraft
Published by June 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s not a bicycle you are looking at. The Hoverbike is a motorcycle-like ultralight aircraft that’s powered by a flat twin 4-stroke of 1170 cc with a 12:1 compression ratio that you kind of ride like a motorcycle to go up (estimated 10,000 ft) then at a speed of (?) to do what? Inventor’s suggestion: […]
Air Cushioned Grips. With Or Without Throttle Assist.
Published by June 11th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Avon Grips is already well known for the quality or their air cushioned ergonomic grips. I think the first company to have offered such a concept on several of their models. Then, Avon proposed a version adding a throttle assist to their grips. And now you can buy the trottle assist as an add-on that […]
Hamsters USA Raffling Roland Sands Customized Harley-Davidson Sportster To Benefit Kids Hospital
Published by June 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In Sturgis every year, the international motorcycle group Hamsters USA sponsors an event to benefit the non-profit organization Children’s Care Hospital in Rapid City. This year, the group organizes a raffle with a custom Roland Sands Design Harley- Davidson Nightster as the grand prize. Justyn Amstutz and Eagle Rider San Diego donated the bike to the […]
New Deville Hourglass Pegs To Match Their Grips
Published by June 10th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.For evident reason of style coherence thee vast majority of bikers buy both their grips and pegs (including shifter and brake pegs) together. So, Deville Cycles rushed to add these hourglass pegs to their existing hourglass grips. Same choice, in solid brass or aluminum with a contoured shape and fine satin machined finish. 3 rows […]
Handlebar Wiring Extensions
Published by June 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Not a big product announcement, but something very useful for all those tinkering in their garage on their stock Harley. Changing your handlebars and/or the position of your hand controls? Confused about which wire is which one before soldering extensions? This kit avoids the hassle of possible confusion by providing color coded wires matching Harley factory […]
To help with your shopping for Father’s Day on June 19, 2011 I discovered this wide selection of iPhone3 and iPhone4 cases with multiple graphics of many motorcycle themes and models. Order online at Zazzle.
