Another company offering custom motorcycle speakers and sound systems for all motorcycle makes and models that work with any iPod, iPhone, MP3, Satellite, etc. And if I mention it is because I hear from several sources an excellent feedback about customer satisfaction. They also state that they offer the loudest motorcycle systems. Extreme highway sound, […]
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Extreme Highway Sound System.
Published by February 4th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.On My Way To The V-Twin Expo. 11th Edition. February 5-7th.
Published by February 4th, 2011 in Customs and Events.Good morning everybody. This post from West Palm Beach Airport. I know very well the good reasons why the V-Twin Expo is held in Cincinnati, but I am still bitching when I have to leave in winter sunny and warm South Florida (today 80-63F) for the frigid temperatures (32-25F) and coming snow of Ohio. Well, I will […]
A Few New Ideas For Your Custom Helmet. Pick Yours!
Published by February 4th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.BAKER Drivetrain 2011 Calendar Bike And Model
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.For the past 10 years BAKER Drivetrain has produced a calendar, built a custom bike to illustrate it and hired a pretty model to make it even more attractive. 2011 is no exception, with this calendar bike for the first time completely built in house by BAKER’s own engineers Chad Berhendt and Andy Friar. And […]
New Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Model With Fattitude And Factory H-D1 Customization Program
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson dealers meet in Orlando this weekend, and the mid winter announcements include a new 1200 Custom Sportster and the final details regarding the H-D1 Factory Customization program offering factory-installed options. 1- A New Sportster 1200 Custom. A bolder and updated look with a wide front end and chunky 16-inch tire, new wheels, a pull-back […]
Mustang Seats. What A difference Comfort makes.
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.There are quite a few very good manufacturers offering stylish comfortable seats and standing firmly behind their products. Since 30 years, Mustang is one of them and still makes all its seats at reasonable prices in their own American facility in New England. For Harley-Davidson Road King, FLHT, FLHX and FLTR 1997-up they released the […]
Exclusive. Jesse James Launching Cisco Burger Franchise.
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jesse James just told me that he is officially launching a franchise of his old school, but actually modern, eco-friendly Cisco Burger Long Beach CA, restaurant. The first franchisee will open in one month in Grantville, Pennsylvania and Jesse mentioned to me that his objective is to open 25 more Cisco Burger joints in the next […]
V-Twin Expo. Dirico Motorcycles To Debut Two 2011 Models
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the V-Twin Expo this weekend (Feb. 5th through 7th), Dirico Motorcycles is set to launch 2 new motorcycles for 2011. The ProStreet Roadster and the HeartBreaker will be displayed at the Metzeler booth with Dirico’s representatives available to discuss these new motorcycles.
Honda Switchblade. To Show The Street What Your Are Made Of…
Published by February 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Press a button, and like a spring loaded switchblade, this pro-street (or pro-drag) style bike will jump in action fully committed to precise performance. Conceived by designer Edward Birtulescu (Honda Research & Development Of Americas), Switchblade is designed from a Honda 2010 Sabre model platform and takes its styling cues from many body details found […]
Exclusive Preview. 2011 Retro Styling By Baker Drivetrain.
Published by February 1st, 2011 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.During the last year Bert Baker and crew have been busy conceiving several new parts looking old school. Debuting this weekend at the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo (booth 659) the 4 following new BAKER Drivetrain products. 1- The Tin Type Primary (TTP). Available in starter or kick only applications. BAKER took the classic 1936-64 tin primary design and […]
European Biker Build-Off. 4th Edition.
Published by January 31st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Long time I didn’t talk about a biker build-off, this one lasting 3 days, live front of the public and of course the cameras… The recent European Biker Build-Off was in its 4th edition and held during the 200+ bike show of Bad Salzuffen in Germany, also home of the Custombike Fair Trade & Exhibition. […]
New For 2011. AutoTune Your EFI Harley-Davidson Without A Computer. Just Twist The Throttle.
Published by January 30th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.ThunderMax® with AutoTune for Throttle-by-Wire Bikes is the industry’s first and only stand-alone performance EFI engine management system developed specifically to meet the tuning needs of Throttle-By-Wire H-D® motorcycle owners. The ThunderMax® TBW module includes immediate benefits such as: automatic live tuning, quicker throttle response, dramatic performance improvement, cooler engine temperatures, pre-engineered base maps and […]
Triangle Chopper Headlight. Aris Style.
Published by January 29th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A 12 volt reproduction of the vintage Aris triangular headlight at a price of onlly $57.95 is worth mentioning. And the second thing you want to know is measurements: 5″ x 5″ (excluding mount) for a 3″ depth, so much more shallow and lighter than the original one. A plus… Bottom mount is of the […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News.
Published by January 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Polaris Industries Inc.’s (PII) board approved a 13% increase to its quarterly dividend, a move that will cost the maker of all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles an extra $6.9 million. 2- Ducati North America achieves Record Market Share. Company posted two quarters of consecutive growth and closes December 2010 up 35 percent. Last year, Ducati […]
Exclusive Preview. The Revolutionary New National Cycle Windshield For Harley Models.
Published by January 28th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.In exactly one week it will be introduced by National Cycle at the V-Twin Expo (booth 2419), then you will be able to order it from your preferred motorcycle dealer. It’s called the STINGER™ and was ergonomically designed to enclose the rider in a virtual aerodynamic capsule to provide the best possible air pressure relief […]
Desperado Junction Expo. The New Sturgis Hot Spot In The Black Hills.
Published by January 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jeff Nicklus from Desperado Motorcycles and The Golden Hills Resort and Convention Center have teamed up to present a new and different Black Hills Rally experience known as The Desperado Junction Expo. Desperado Junction Expo is a new Black Hills Rally Vendor Site located at the corner of Highway 14 and Glendale Drive in Lead, […]
Help Yourself. Make Your Custom Exhaust System EPA Compliant.
Published by January 28th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Your custom motorcycle exhaust may need to be toned down if you don’t want to face the consequences of not observing the new EPA sound law. To be compliant, you may buy a new exhaust or just fit yours with baffles. But most don’t know where to buy them in different lengths and diameters. So, […]
Exclusive. New Jesse James TV Show On History Channel. Jesse James Blacksmith.
Published by January 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Videos.Coming soon to the History Channel a new TV show where you will able to follow in Israel the world’s greatest motorcycle builder/fabricator Jesse James learning from the world’s greatest blacksmith Uri Hofi. Jesse applies his newly learned skills to building the rarest Harley-Davidson of them all, a 1937 water cooled Drake Knucklehead. The show […]
Honda Fury Turned Into A Furious Chopper
Published by January 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I remember that when I announced the launch of the Honda Fury, your comments went in 2 opposite directions. It’s a nice Chopper with a competitive price, but it’s a Honda. And it’s a nice chopper at a very attractive price and who cares if it’s a Honda. At less than $13,000, with a pure […]
Launch Of The 2011 Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome just announced the launch of a new website Custom Bike Shows as the main resource for information, registration and all activity surrounding the Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series and it’s related events in the US and abroad throughout the year. Each bike show is held in conjunction with surrounding events such as […]
Harley-Davidson Scale Model Running Panhead Engine
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.His name is Ron Colonna. This engine was scratch built to a scale of 2/5ths or 40% of full size. The bottom end was taken from a drawing of a Knuckelhead engine that he purchased on e-Bay. The top end was patterned after photos taken from e-bay of Harley parts for sale. He also bought […]
New Avon Velvet Air Grips
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Thanks to its line of ergonomically designed line of Air Cushioned Grips, Avon has attracted legion of bikers looking to make their rides more comfortable to their hands. The company just released a new version of these popular grips called “Velvet” offering an even softer and increased vibration dampening feeling. These new grips offer the […]
In the 1930’s, German engineer Norbert Riedel worked as a technical designer for Victoria and Triumph. During WW2 on Luftwaffe jet fighters engines. Then he developed his first motorcycle production of Imme Riedel R 100 in the city of Immenstadt (Imme means Bee in German, and became the name and logo.) At that time the […]
Blitz Buddies Riding Their Motorcycles
Published by January 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Videos.On January 3rd, I introduced you to Blitz Motorcycles, a group of 3 Parisian buddies (Fred Jourden, Hugo and Leo) sharing the same passion for the old Harley 750 XR, Yamaha 125/250, Kawasaki W650, Triumph, BMW on which they work after hours with for inspiration the restored/modified custom bikes from Japan & Australia they read […]
New California Scooter Military Series
Published by January 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.California Scooter Company announced the addition of the Military Series to its 2011 popular line of 150cc small motorcycles inspired by the American design of the Mustang. The military-themed bikes are available in desert camouflage, jungle camouflage and OD Green. California Scooter Company also announced it will be offering a line of military-themed accessories for […]
Shades of the 60’s are everywhere in our motorcycle industry. And logically, Cafe Racer nostalgia is extremely strong in the UK, the land of the original Rockers in black leather and white scarf racing their bikes between trucker cafes. A subculture revival extremely positive for our custom motorcycle industry, of course no more based on […]
