Black is the new chrome to the point where black is about to be be as much a standard offering as was chrome in the past. Headwinds®, one of the leaders in custom headlights, puts a modern spin on a vintage look by introducing their newest headlight, the 5-3/4” Black Metal & Solid Brass Standard […]
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Headwinds Black Metal & Solid Brass Bullet Headlight Housing.
Published by May 20th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The So-Cal Miler. Hot Rod Triumph Street Tracker.
Published by May 19th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It was one of the major events at last weekend Quail Gathering in Carmel, CA. The unveiling by So-Cal of the Miler prototype, a new limited-edition Custom Triumph Bonneville. The idea of building the Miler comes from Richard Warner, owner of a start-up shop called Streetmaster specializing in Bonnevilles who met 12 months ago with […]
Sturgis 4th Annual Legends Ride®. The Ride That Rocks®!
Published by May 19th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Monday august 8, 2011 the Annual Legends Ride will rock the South Dakota Black Hills from Deadwood to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®. Notable motorcycle builders will be joining an array of distinguished riders and prominent celebrities to raise significant funds for a number of worthwhile South Dakota charities by assembling in Deadwood to take […]
A rare and shameless plug for myself. My Spade Velocity Stacks are available again for CV and S&S E or G carburetors, in chrome or black. I guarantee that they will look cool on any production or custom bike, old school or today’s style. Machined from a solid block of 6061 aluminum. Significantly increase air flow as a stack should […]
The Lucky F*cker Collection. Softail Conversion Kit From Custom Chrome.
Published by May 18th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The simplest, easiest, most affordable, fastest to install and best looking custom body kit for stock Harley-Davidson riders I have seen in a long time… You can go from your run of the mill, everyday Harley Twin Cam Softail into something cool that will turn heads and grab attention with this new Lucky F*cker conversion […]
The Black Falcon. A Modern Vincent Bike With Pedigree (Part 2)
Published by May 17th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In this video, builder Ian Barry explains his new creation the “Black Falcon” (see former post). The third in a series of 10, the Black Falcon by Falcon Motorcycles is based on a 1952 Vincent Black Shadow engine with almost all other parts being handmade and “re-thought.”
The Black Falcon. A Modern Vincent Bike With Pedigree (Part 1)
Published by May 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.On Saturday May 14th at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, CA, a venue for bikes with a pedigree, iconic motorcycles featured included: the “Bathing Suit Bike” which Rollie Free rocketed to a 150 mph world speed record in 1948, a 1929 Sunbeam Model 90 TT, Steve McQueen’s 1971 Husqvarna Cross, and in the category […]
Exclusive. Discovery Channel 3-Way Biker Build-Off Between Jesse James, Paul Sr. And Paul Jr.
Published by May 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Events and Videos.You read it here first long before it becomes official. Fans of Jesse James, of Paul Teutul Senior & Paul Teutul Junior (usually not the same…) you can rejoice. This summer on The Discovery Channel (programmation dates to be announced), a 3-way Biker Build-Off series in which the builders will be pitting their teams and expertise […]
Raked triple tree are an efficient way to rake your bike if you know how to use them to keep a good trail to avoid handling problems. Paughco’s billet aluminum triple trees are designed to minimize problems after altering front-end geometry. Specifically their 6-degree triple tree was developed to accommodate a number of their most […]
Luxury Riding Chair. Not Helmet Required.
Published by May 14th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.A couple of years ago, I wrote a post under the same headline for this luxury Chopper Chair Art Piece. The real reason this chair exists is for fun, the result of a “what if…” challenge by artist Gene Gordon. The “Goth Rod” chair was sold in limited edition and Gene just told only one […]
Europeans cherish the performance of their sport cars and custom motorcycles. And where Americans would favor theme bikes about the western era, American Natives, NASCAR and Mc Donald’s (!?!) they are fond of paying tribute on 2 wheels to their automobile brand names. Saw a lot (too many) Ferrari theme bikes, but more rarely Porsche tribute […]
New LowDown Comfort Touring Seat For Harley-Davidson FL Models
Published by May 13th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.This Mustang’s new LowDownTM touring design for 2009-up FL Touring models sits the driver 1.5” lower than the stock seat to ensure that your boots can be firmly planted on the ground. For even better stability at stops, not only does the seat place the driver slightly forward but the nose of the seat has […]
Tweezer Action Suspension Solo Seat
Published by May 12th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.If you are into riding classic or old school style bikes with solo seat, you probably have adopted (and adapted) a springs seat type suspension system. Not necessarily the most comfortable ride… Obsessed with the idea of improving his ride and after making a total of 356 seats with hinge in the front and springs […]
Fabricator Kevin New Steel Parts
Published by May 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.If it’s not steel, it ain’t real. Many think this way and Fab Kevin made this motto the basis of his business: custom made to order steel parts for your Chopper. He even encourages you to submit your own ideas that he will custom fabricate for you. 2 of his most recent parts are: 1- […]
It’s amazing to observe that “US War Machines” like the WLA Harley-Davidson can be found intact, restored or turned into a chopper or racer in countries all around our world, including Japan. Very similar to the WL civilian model, the WLA (45″ or 740 cc engine and single-rider design) was produced to US Army specifications […]
Hollister. No Official Bikers Rally. But Still A Rally.
Published by May 10th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Seats.The weekend rally in Hollister, CA the “Birthplace Of The American Biker”, has been canceled 2 years ago. But thanks in great part to Mike Corbin, bikers are still riding to Hollister to celebrate the Fourth Of July Weekend (Friday July 1 – Monday July 4, 2011.) Corbin is organizing its second annual open house […]
Want something different for your custom fabricated oil tank? The threaded bung of this kit can be welded into any custom made steel oil bag. Then choose the finishing you want for the screw in thumb cap. Made out of 6051 T-6 aluminum in raw, polish finish or solid brass. Bung & cap $90.00. At […]
California Scooter Company’s New Police Motorcycle
Published by May 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.California Scooter Company (CSC Motorcycles) announced today the addition of a police version to its popular line of small made-in-America motorcycles. Named the CSC-150P, it is available in a standard black-and-white paint scheme, with other department colors available on a special order basis. Standard equipment includes the usual calibrated speedometer, windshield, storage rack, saddlebags, siren, […]
March 11, 2011. Japan’s most powerful earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that struck the country’s north-east coast with the devastating consequences we all know. It didn’t prevent Hiroshima based Japanese custom builder Hiroyuki Hirata to travel from Japan with his bike “Phoenix” to Santa Clara, California to compete in the Custom Chrome North American Championship […]
Third Annual Big Mountain Ride. May 18-22, 2011.
Published by May 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Organized by the Cycle Source Magazine and by the cats of the Limpnickie Lot, and supported by Spectro Oils, this year’s Big Mountain Run is scheduled for May 18th through the 22rd, 2011 and the line up is outrageous, gypsy style. To give everyone that wanted to do this last year and couldn’t make it, they […]
Custom Bolt-On Oil Tank For Harley-Davidson Rocker Models
Published by May 7th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You love custom parts that you can bolt-on without guessing, cutting, modifying and welding… This oil tank is a direct bolt-on for Harley-Davidson Rockers. You can also use the existing stock oil lines and mounts which makes it easy and fast to change. Available in raw, molded and primed, copper, brass, chrome, oil rubbed bronze […]
Tech Cycle Cyclone 2″ Primary Belt Drive System
Published by May 6th, 2011 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The crew at Tech Cycle promises that their Primary Belt System is not just another pretty face. Unlike some of their competitor who try to pass off their 2″ drives with a greatly reduced number of clutch plates, their 2″ Cyclone design uses a full size street clutch pack ready to handle all your big […]
Harley-Davidson Cross Bones Reengineered By Exile Cycles
Published by May 5th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.With the complicity of photographer Steve Kelly, I release a sneak preview of the latest project of Russell Mitchell at Exile Cycles. As a matter of fact these photos were actually shot within hours of the bike being finished earlier this week while Russell was road testing his new creation. Contrary to what you may […]
New Forward Controls From Supreme Legends USA
Published by May 5th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Not easy to re-invent the forward control. Most often than not, what is new is a development or re-design of different ideas already floated around by other brands. Still, after some tweaking and creative machining the final product may look different. For example the top model featured here called “Money Shot” mixing the popular drill […]
Fantasizing Of Becoming Bonneville New Rollie Free (Part 1)
Published by May 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I was there in 2009 when French custom builder Laurent Dutruel raced for the 1st time the Salts of Bonneville. And as all those who went to participate in any LSR (Land Speed Record) will tell you, Salts are addictive. So, since 2 years Laurent (Zen Motorcycles) works on a new crazy machine that he […]
Born Free Vintage Chopper And Classic Cycle Show
Published by May 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I mention this show because it’s becoming one of the west coast biggest one day free events celebrating the love of old motorcycles. It will be held June 25th, 2011 at Oak Canyon Ranch in Orange County, California. Open to all makes and styles, but is heavily geared toward vintage bikes that can be stock, […]
