Nothing that can be ridden on the street nor compete for a world championship of bike building. Not what most people would expect from Danny Schneider at Hardnine Choppers in Switzerland after all the media exposure his custom DMX received last year. Danny builds what he wants with the money of the day… One lousy […]
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New Elite Rubber Wrapped Grips From Performance Machine
Published by April 19th, 2011 in Controls and Customs.Performance Machine offers a line up of rubber grips since quite a few years. Due to their popularity, the company extends its number of offerings with this new Elite models made of durable knurled rubber, in black or chrome with PM embossed name on the rubber and PM logo engraved on the tip. Retail price […]
Language barrier. One week that I try to have a technical discussion with the Italian Ragazzos of Garage 65 in Tuscany about their over-the-top latest creation called Stargate. Impossible to understand each other in English or French so the mysterious technicalities of this latin metal wonder will not be discovered by me until I check […]
Sturgis Road Show In Harrisburg, PA (Part 3) Bike Show Winners.
Published by April 17th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Building on already early season successes of the Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series, Kundratic Kustoms was proudly named the inaugural Sturgis Road Show Champion today with their highly innovative bike, Boardtracker. Featuring front and rear perimeter braking, an S&S Knuckle motor, and many handbuilt components, Kundratic Kustoms Boardtracker was a show stopper from day […]
Sturgis Road Show In Harrisburg, PA (Part 2)
Published by April 17th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Why do I show you only people and not the best bikes present at this weekend the Sturgis Road Show and competing in the Custom Chrome North American Bike Competition? For a simple and very good reason. At 4 pm EST, the big winners will be called on stage to receive their trophies. I know […]
Sturgis Road Show In Harrisburg, PA (Part 1)
Published by April 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In August, bikers take the road to Sturgis, SD for the world’s largest rally. This year, for the 1st time ever, the Sturgis Rally takes the road to Pennsylvania for the 1st Sturgis Road Show in Harrisburg. A new concept that surprised many but justified by the organizers by the fact that for many bikers […]
A bad-ass blown 1933 Willys, a tilt front-end 1955 Chevy straight axle gasser, a bitchin’ Ol’ Skool chopper, an awesome P-38 Lightning WWII fighter plane mounted in front of a classic vintage Mobile gas station and of course a babe…”Lefty’s Lightning Fast Service” is the new painting from Hot Rod Painter Larry Grossman and you […]
Exile Cycles Grip Kits With Grip Ace Digital Switches
Published by April 15th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Ace Grip Digital Switch System allows riders to control all motorcycle functions from their grips. Adapted to Exile Cycles 4 styles of grips for 1″ bars, you get an extra clean setup without any visible toggle switches, wiring or cables…
I promise, I only smoke ultra-light cigarettes and checked that there was nothing unusual added to my morning coffee. I am also certain it’s not April’s fool….Could not believe my eyes when I received an email from a certain Marc Gargiulo proposing these psychedelic tires guaranteed for 100,000 miles and manufactured to fit any american, […]
Big Bear Choppers Retains 25 Jobs Through Assistance
Published by April 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Big Bear Choppers retained 25 jobs through a Layoff Aversion Program with assistance from the San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The program, issued by the WIB through funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provides technical support for manufacturers aiming to retain their employees through targeted strategies. Vincent McCoy, Director of the Inland […]
The Inner Workings Of Motorcycle Suspension (Part 1)
Published by April 14th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.For the most part the inner workings of motorcycle suspension are not understood or confusing to many bikers. Whatever the reasons why you wish to change your motorcycle shocks, looks, lowering your bike, performance, comfort or all the above, you should understand springs, dampers, pre-load adjusters and sag. In 2 segments (other will be published next […]
1- Harley-Davidson License Plates Debut In Wisconsin. The first-ever Harley-Davidson branded automotive license plate is available to drivers in Wisconsin. The Harley-Davidson/Share the Road plate can be ordered for automobiles, light trucks and motor homes (but not for motorcycles, even Harleys!) for a $15 issuance fee and an annual $25 donation to support safety initiatives […]
Hidden Harley Touring And Trike Antenna
Published by April 13th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.It’ called the Boom!™ Audio Hidden AM/FM/WB Antenna and mounts within the fairing of 1998-later Touring and Trike models and eliminates the Original Equipment whip antenna (top image is a ghost picture of this antenna.) Priced at $49.95 this amplified antenna offers comparable performance to the Boom! Audio Shorty Antenna, and eliminates the need to […]
I discovered this new old school Panhead Chopper at the Custom Chrome North American Championship . And when it was rolled to its competition spot, it was kind of panic at the show among other builders. This custom called Panic is so full of interesting details that in any bike show competitors will fear…Jerry Wasemiller […]
Akira Bike Replica. Almost Famous And For sale.
Published by April 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This ultra un-functional replica of Kaneda’s bike from Akira was built with the only purpose of being used by rapper singer and record producer Kanye West in one of his music videos. At editing, the shots showing this bike were cut making it almost worthless non only to ride but even for the Kanye West […]
High-Tech Italian Cafe Racer Inspired By John Britten
Published by April 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.CR&S Motorcycles (an acronym of Cafe Racers & Superbikes) is an Italian company whose original founders (Roberto Crepaldi & Carlo Talamo) were inspired by a meeting with legendary John Britten that led them to build the CR&S Britten V1000 a very successful creation competing throughout the world. Following the death of John Britten, the CR&S team […]
Details, details. They make great customs…They will think you don’t use a gas petcock and wonder how you don’t flood your carburetor. Machined from billet polished brass, a very clean look for your custom gas tank. A cute little part fitting most fuel lines and scoring a couple more points if you compete in bike […]
Sturgis Road Show™ Countdown to Event
Published by April 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The doors open on Friday, April 15 at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center (FSC) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for the world premiere of the 2011 Sturgis Road Show™ . Promoter John Detrick, CEO of Motoring USA, launched the final countdown to the April 15-17 weekend bash by unveiling the official Sturgis Road Show magazine featuring […]
Custom Chrome European Series Champion. A BSA Gold Star Named Son Of A Gun.
Published by April 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The first engine powered bicycle produced by BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) was launched in 1905 with a small Minerva engine attached to it. By the 1950’s the company was producing more than 75.000 bikes and was the largest manufacturer of motorcycles worldwide. At that time the Gold Star became a very popular roadster and racing […]
Jesse James And Jeff Decker Unearth One Of The Most Famous Racing Motorcycles In American History.
Published by April 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Certified Motorcycle Nuts” Jeff Decker & Jesse James love to do investigative work to discover the rarest, so the most valuable motorcycles and memorabilia of our motorcycle industry. And they just scored huge with the unearthing of the “Tramp” one of the most famous dual purpose motorcycles of the 1950’s. Built by George Smith Sr. […]
Mikuni HSR Carburetor Easy Tool Kit
Published by April 10th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Mikuni carburetors are some of the most popular. All the important tools to perform basic jetting and maintenance on the popular Mikuni HSR Performance Series Carburetors for the American V-Twin market are available in an easy to use and carry tool kit. Included in the Mikuni HSR Easy Tool Kit is a 17mm x 11/16′ […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by April 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Harley-Davidson and other brands motorcycle sales in the US. There is a consensus in the industry that beginning of year 2011 is much better than it has been during the last 3 years (for me too, with an increase of close to 40% in custom parts sales versus last year.) But it comes with […]
Sumax To Finish Your Engine Anyway You Like
Published by April 9th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Sumax is one of the pioneers in engine powdercoating and is able to custom color your motor, including oil pump and intake manifold in almost most color you can imagine. For S&S engines, the company offers 3 standard finishes, 2 for the S&S 111″ engine (“Black & Crome” or Candy Red”) and 1 for the S&S […]
All Big Dog Motorcycles Drivetrain Service Parts Available Directly From Baker
Published by April 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Following the demise of Big Dog Motorcycles as a motorcycles manufacturer, Baker Drivetrain informs all current Big Dog owners at all dealers (ex Big Dog or not) that their service parts and upgrades will continue to be available directly from them for all Big Dog Makes and Models. Whether you need an inspection cover, replacement o-ring, top cover or want […]
Art Of The Chopper “Haut Moteur” Exhibit. June 24 To October 2, 2011
Published by April 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Imagine motorcycles, unlike any you’ve seen before, arrayed on pedestals and resplendent in their sculptural variety. These are extravagant mechanical confections. Like Fabergé eggs with engines, they are exquisite yet hard-boiled. Forget bikers. Think Haut Moteur. Just as a couturier’s gown goes from runway to rack with each new season—an archetype of fashion unveiled, so […]
Big Dog Motorcycles Finally Admits It Was Seized And Forced To Close
Published by April 7th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Four days after I broke the news that Big Dog Motorcycles was closing, that the lender would foreclose on them, that the company would start calling dealers to inform them, that CEO Sheldon Coleman would create a new company to distribute parts under the name of “Big Dog Performance Parts”, that the new company would […]
