No School Choppers collaborated with a company called Death Science to create this very limited edition of tag lights featuring lenses like you never saw before. Strong axle mount plate (for 3/4″ or 1″ rear axle with mounting for left or right side on the bike) is 3/16″ steel with TIG welded fabrication. Polished stainless […]
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Very Limited Edition Tag Lights
Published by June 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.I know quite a few shops and individuals who recently fell under the charm of old Triumphs and who for the first time are experimenting at rebuilding them into cool choppers and bobbers. From their small shop in Watertown, New York Josh and Rob Hartz are not beginners at doing this, and this custom 1965 […]
A very cool looking gas tank to be mounted Frisco Style (high on frame backbone) for a true old school attitude. Extra arched on top with 2 recessed side panels is also an excellent canvas for creative paint jobs, although keeping it raw polished and cleared looks awesome, too. Gas tank bottom is fitted with […]
A Harley Rocker C. The client wanted a badass bike (they all do…), a look and stance that demanded respect, a sleek yet tough silhouette taking influences from his Overfinch Custom Range Rover (a strange idea if you ask me…), wide bars, big rear end, black with detailing, clean looking and muscular. The result is […]
New Harley-Davidson Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Badlander Seat
Published by June 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Harley-Davidson extends its Distressed Brown Leather Collection with this new Badlander® Seat ($479.95.) It offers a low-and-lean, frame-hugging profile, now covered in rich, brown leather that has the warm feel of a well-worn bomber jacket.
Build Your Own Custom Bike Under The Supervision Of A Pro Custom Builder
Published by June 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s called the BYOB (Build Your Own Bike). An idea of JC & Jimmie at Three Two Choppers. The program is for all those who have thought about building their own motorcycles but don’t know how to start. You know how to turn a wrench, but don’t feel you have all the knowledge needed to […]
Mini Stinger Turn Signal By Headwinds
Published by June 3rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Headwinds®, one of the leaders in custom headlights, introduces their smallest turn signal to date, the 1” Stinger! As simple as it can be and featuring, like the company’s headlights, a screw-in bezel and a single filament MR8 20W halogen bulb. Supplied with amber lenses, with red or clear lenses sold separately. A vibration isolation feature […]
In Dr. Pepper Commercial Paul Teutul Sr. Is A Fag
Published by June 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In this Dr. Pepper Commercial, American Chopper Paul Teutul Sr. misinterprets the reply of a young man to who he asks if he recommends the soft drink. For those who don’t understand right away, It’s a South Park parody. In the TV series South Park (season 13 episode 12 “The F Word”) Fag (Făg) is […]
First Victory Police Motorcycles Delivered
Published by June 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On February 28th, I reported the launch of Victory Police Motorcycles, not a division born at Polaris Industries headquarters, but from the initiative of a Victory Dealer in Tucson Arizona (Mike Shultz and Nita Buckner) with the support of a motor officer named Shawn Ramsey. The enterprise was founded on the belief of its founders […]
James Maund is a third generation parts maker based in Los Angeles. There he specializes in old motorcycles and what can make them run and look better. To his line of parts he just added this Brake Vent designed to fit most drum brake plates which, in most cases, are very bland. So now you […]
It’s a Craftsman Snap On Matco Toolbox sticker label decal for sale on eBay. $7.00 with free shipping. Rush if you want one. Jump THERE. (thanks Tim Meritt)
Fantasizing Of Becoming Bonneville New Rollie Free (Part 2)
Published by June 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Laurent Dutruel at Zen Motorcycles is closer to his Bonneville dream. His custom bike, a tribute to Masayuki Morimoto’s boardtracker Harley, is completed and first road tests and tuning are going on (see video after the jump.) Laurent Dutruel will try to nail a land speed record in the 1000 A-PG class, (less than 1000 […]
From the western part of the Netherlands, or Holland, some high tech ligthing for those who want to put touches of Extreme on their bikes. They are Europe compliant, so they are here in the US. The chrome headlight is sold with its bracket working with most Harley and custom triple trees. Headlamp is of […]
New Intake System For Harley Davidson Touring Models with Fly-By-Wire
Published by May 31st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Barons Custom Accessories introduces their new BAK Intake System for Harley Davidson touring models with Fly-By-Wire. Barons Custom Accessories BAK is flow bench and dyno designed for substantially increased horsepower and torque. The kit features a chromed billet cover in your choice of Enferno, Smooth, Flame, Contract Cut Pinstripe, Pinup Girl (Danni Doll) or Comet […]
Jimmy Lee and JC Coen are 2 brothers who, after customizing bikes for friends and themselves during 18 years, have made the big jump into the world of Pro Custom Building. And although most would consider that these last years were the less favorable to get started in the industry, their shop Three-Two Choppers in […]
Clear Paint Guard Kit Protects Your Touring Bike Saddlebag Lids
Published by May 30th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sorry ladies. You are often responsible for a lot of scuffs and chips on saddlebag painted lid surfaces (I admit, we would not do better if we would ride in the back.) The new Transparent Paint Guard Kit for Saddlebag Lids (P/N 11100028, $79.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories is designed to protect saddlebag lids […]
New Digital Gear Indicator From Harley-Davidson
Published by May 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This new LED handlebar display (chrome or black $219.95) from Harley-Davidson® eliminates gear-selection guesswork. Conveniently located on the handlebar for line-of-site viewing, the bright LED display is easy-to-read with a quick glance. When the clutch is out, the display indicates the current gear, or a large “N” when the transmission is in the neutral position.
Jack Daniel’s Black Label. 80″ Proof.
Published by May 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A few of you like but the majority of you hate theme bikes. But did you notice that the vast majority of those built abroad have American inspired themes. Although the Tennessee whiskey Jack Daniel’s (the company disavows the classification of Straight Bourbon) has been the inspiration of a multitude of custom bikes in the US, […]
Ed Hardy Motorcycle Fashion Helmets
Published by May 27th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.I guess those who dress in Ed Hardy from socks to caps – if they really ride a motorcycle – will want to complete their gear with these riding fashion helmets. Supposedly they are very hot…It’s the result of the partnership between Christian Audigier (he created the Von Dutch clothing and accessories line, now defunct) and the graphic […]
Headwinds Fork Mounted 2″ Spotlight Kit For Harley Touring Bikes
Published by May 26th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.While riding at night your visual footprint is how much of the road you can see front of you. Of course, longer and wider is this footprint, greater is your chance to see but also to be seen by others. A pair of additional spotlights helping your headlight to do its job is the way to […]
Thundermax Easy Performance Upgrade
Published by May 26th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Exhaust.No factory bike responds to simple intake and exhaust upgrades like a Harley®! When customizing, improving performance is one of the favorite plays . But many are still scared at the idea of modifying an EFI bike. No worries with the Thundermax Zip Kit, a package including an AutoTune ECM, a MaxFlow air filter and […]
The Annual Riding Into History is a superb event held in May in St. Augustine, Florida featuring each year about 300 to 400 antique, vintage, race and custom bikes from all over America and Europe. Faithful reader and photographer great John Adams was on location and shot hundreds of pictures. I picked some close-ups showing […]
Gas And Oil Tank Filler Caps. Do It Yourself.
Published by May 24th, 2011 in Chassis, Customs and Engines.A brand new offering in Lowbrow Customs’ line of DIY fabricator parts are these filler caps and weld-in mild steel bungs. They are available in both Rippled or Smooth style and feature a gas and oil resistant O-ring and vertical knurling for a non-slip grip.
Two Bikes From The 2011 Euro Bike Fest
Published by May 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A fast digital trip to Europe where this last weekend custom bikes were competing in the 3rd Euro Bike Fest in Czech Republic, just 45 miles north of Vienna, Austria. Sponsored by CustomChrome Europe, the event is held in parallel to the European “Flat Track Cup” and attracts builders and public from all over eastern […]
Cable kits For Harley Davidson Touring Models With ABS Brakes
Published by May 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Changing your bars for the position and look you like the most will almost always require that you replace them to adjust their respective lengths. You may be refrained to do it because you are worried that your Harley Touring ABS model will make it difficult to find the proper new cables for the job. […]
Laconia Motorcycle Rally. June 11-19th, 2011.
Published by May 21st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Laconia, “America’s Original Rally” and a hotbed of riding heritage offers a lot of breathtaking rides through winding roads, stunning lake vistas and riding on historic roads like the Kangamangus Trail. The 88th edition, named Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Rally will also offer this year a larger number of attractions. Below a few of them. Riding […]
