Saxon Motorcycles’ CEO Mark Borodkin wishes to state that his company is still doing fine despite our fragile economy. And he makes a point to show his fuel injection options offered now on most models. First EFI models were just delivered to its Canadian Distributor SAR in Winnipeg and Japanese Distributor Uni-Auto in Gifu Japan. […]
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Build Life Skills. Build Confidence. Build Motorcycles.
Published by May 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Six teams of local Milwaukee high school students and their bike-building mentors are 2 months into restoration of vintage motorcycles through a moto-mentor program. Founded this year by The Iron Horse Hotel and giving students the opportunity to learn vintage bike restoration while developing important life skills, the nation’s only high-end boutique hotel catering to motorcycle enthusiasts […]
Two weekends ago, with this boardtracker style custom bike, Kundratic Kustoms was proudly named the inaugural Sturgis Road Show Champion during the second leg of the Custom Chrome Chrome International Bike Show Series. With this win Brian Kundratic strengthens his position as a respected builder proving again that intensive labor, more than buying expensive catalog […]
Pandemonium Speed Gas Cap
Published by May 1st, 2011 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.In his Pandemonium shop located in Defiance, Ohio Daniel Donley customizes both Metric and American motorcycles and fabricate in-house quite a few interesting parts looking like nothing else I have seen before. Example, this very cool looking Speed Cap Assembly made of 304l stainless steel. This is a NON-Vented cap, so gas tank needs to […]
Biker Belles. A Sturgis Celebration Of Women Riders.
Published by April 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Wednesday August 10th, The Legendary Buffalo Chip will salute Women Riders, their passion, diversity and spirit during the 71st annual Sturgis Rally with a First Annual Biker Belles (TM) Celebration. Women from across the globe will hit the road to celebrate women’s role in shaping the culture, history and sport of motorcycling. The inaugural […]
Digital Gauges From Your Harley-Davidson Directly To Your iPhone
Published by April 29th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.I am not a fan of anything that could distract you while riding. This GaugeFace application for iPhone, iPod and iTouch may be interesting for those using good judgment for installation and use. 1st video is installation. 2nd video is setup and running the set of gauges you want to see. More at Gauge Face. […]
How To Build An Old Skool Bobber
Published by April 29th, 2011 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Building your own Bobber or Chopper? Kevin “Teach” Baas from Baas Metal Craft from Lakeville, MN is a high school tech ed. teacher by trade whose passion is working on metal and building or rebuilding Knuckleheads (his preference), Panheads and Shovelheads. Not to look at them to admire the results, but to ride them as […]
New BMX Inspired Aluminum Floorboards
Published by April 29th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.From his small shop in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Chad Pearson designs and produces in-house a few cool parts. He is a third generation machinist who started custom work at the age of fifteen building skateboards and snowboards. Now with two decades of machining and CNC experience, Chad delivers high quality motorcycle frames, springer front ends […]
La Rosa Design Solo Bobber And Chopper Seats
Published by April 28th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Met with the crew behind La Rosa Design when visiting the Custom Chrome Dealer Show in California. Was quite surprised by the “value” of their seats. Seat pan, leather and upholstery are of top quality at prices I didn’t see in a long time. In sizes 13″ and 16″, stitched, embossed, stamped, in plain leather, […]
Painted Lady Contest To Debut at 2011 Smoke Motorcycle Rally
Published by April 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 12th Annual Smoke Out Motorcycle Rally will be held on June 24-25, 2011 in the small city of Rockingham, North Carolina (between Charlotte and Fayetteville.) Always a fun event to observe some of those being the core of the chopper world, from pro-builders to bloody-knuckled guys and ladies burning the midnight oil in a […]
Laughlin River Run. Did You Know?
Published by April 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 29th Annual Laughlin River Run, the largest motorcycle event on the west coast, just got started (April 27th – May 1st, 2011.) An opportunity for many to see the historic US Route 66 the way it was meant to be seen, to turn back time as you ride the hills from Kingman to Oatman, […]
2011 Sturgis Rally Dirico Raffle Bike
Published by April 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally bike will pay tribute to the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department and all the heroes who rushed to help those in need after the terrorist attacks on that fateful day of 9/11. For the second year in a row, Dirico Motorcycles will donate the official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally bike […]
Vintage Bike Show Set for June 4, 2011 At National Motorcycle Museum.
Published by April 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The rally and bike show season is in full swing. And there is a new bike show reserved to 1985 and earlier American, British, Japanese and European motorcycles, scooters and minis, racing, street and custom bikes. It will happen June 4, 2011 at the new National Motorcycle Museum of Anamosa, Iowa. So, if you’ve got […]
Japanese Motorcycle Parts Neo-Fusion Style.
Published by April 26th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Here in America like in Europe, most of us love the look and intricate details of Japanese custom motorcycles. In 2009, Kenji from the Kens Factory Japan started to tour the US States showing the gorgeous bike featured here called “One Eyed King”. Then he went to Europe winning a lot of bike shows with […]
71th Sturgis Rally Buffalo Chip Give-Away Bike
Published by April 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Legendary Buffalo Chip has teamed up with GEICO for a special “30 Years Strong – Sturgis Buffalo Chip” bike give-away during this year’s 71st annual Sturgis Rally. Victory Motorcycles, another one of The Chip’s official sponsors, provided one of their classic, Kingpin 8-Ball cruisers for customization to Klock Werks Kustom Cycle.To get a […]
Custom Chrome Launches Jammer and Touring Catalogs
Published by April 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.No doubt than during at least the last 5 years the motorcycle industry was forced to reshape around 2 big trends. 1- Baby-boomer bikers looking for the comfort and reliability that touring models provide. 2- All age categories, youngsters and gray beards discovering or rediscovering the charms classic motorcycle design. Manufacturers, builders, part vendors and […]
Christoph Madaus, an avid biker for the last 33 years (he owns several Harleys, XLCR 1000, XR1000, FXR, Night Rod Special, Road King and a very special KHRM) is a talented German interior designer at Madaus Design and a custom motorcycle builder building only for himself under the label The German Motorcycle Authority. His most […]
American Chopper Senior vs. Junior Returns Tonight April 25th
Published by April 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Events and Videos.Third Generation Confederate Hellcat
Published by April 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.From Confederate Motor Company the Birmingham, Alabama manufacturer of very limited edition high end motorcycles, a 3rd generation of the Hellcat model equipped with a 132″ (2160 cc) square C3 X132 engine (bore 4.4 x stroke 4.4) with its patented minimalist fusion design and adjustable front & rear suspension. A Hell raiser that you can […]
The Inner workings Of Motorcycle Suspension (Part 2)
Published by April 23rd, 2011 in Customs and Suspension.After understanding Springs and Dampers, and before personalizing your motorcycle suspension to your taste and needs (Lower? Firmer Spring? Height adjustable?, you must also understand Shock Pre-load and how to make Shock Sag Adjustments. In this Part 2, Progressive Suspension explains what you should know before choosing between all custom suspension options. 3- Shock Preload […]
Knuckle Shuffle. A Fun Ride To Raise Money For The Kennedy High School Chopper Class
Published by April 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Kevin “teach” Bass is the high school metal teacher whose life is dedicated to offer his students a better and richer education through motorcycle building. Every year Kevin relies on the generosity of the custom motorcycle industry to help him keep his class alive and welcomes any support that can be provided under the form […]
BAKER Drivetrain Working After Hours
Published by April 22nd, 2011 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Until Labor Day, BAKER Drivetrain phone lines (Tech & Sales) will be staffed from 8 am – 7 pm EDT Monday through Thursday, and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm EDT. Why? Because it’s riding season and BAKER wants to better meet the needs of its customers. So, you are better off entering right now […]
S&S Cycle to Stand Behind Big Dog Motorcycle Engine Warranties
Published by April 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.You own a Big Dog motorcycle owner and after the announcement of the closure of Big Dog Motorcycle Company you wonder where to turn to for warranty support on your bike Though the official BDM warranty ended with the company being foreclosed by its lender then dissolved, S&S Cycle is stepping up to the plate […]
Jeff Decker grew up in the hustle and bustle of Southern California, heavily influenced by his father who raced, customized, collected old cars and owned one of the country largest vintage speed equipment collection. With him, young boy Jeff visited Steve McQueen, Ed Roth and Von Dutch and spent most of his weekends prowling aisles […]
Serious Bagger By A New Kid On The Block
Published by April 21st, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Let’s give a push to a “kid” named Curtis Hofmann who made impression with this Bagger at the recent Donnie Smith Bike Show. Curtis Hofmann paid his dues in Southern California, working successively at 3 Harley-Davidson dealerships, then at 2 independent custom chopper shops. Back in his native state of Minnesota he started Hofmann Designs […]
BAKER Tin Primary. A Classic Reinvented.
Published by April 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Regarding motorcycle parts, today’s trend is to re-engineer classic designs with current technology to improve durability, reliability and performance. S&S Cycle did it with its new Shovelhead, Panhead, and Knucklehead engine designs and Bert Bakers follows by providing an essential piece of the combo, the tin primary. BAKER took that classic 1936-64 tin design and […]
