The traditional method to turn a Harley Shovelhead into a rigid is to do a full bike disassembly, cutting the swingarm mounts, then welding a new tail section to the frame. Tim Anding at Papa Clutch Customs proposes a bolt-on rigid tail section which is a direct replacement of the stock swing-arm and shocks for […]
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Harley Shovelhead. From Swingarm To Hardtail Without Cutting And Welding.
Published by December 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Detroit, Michigan. Motor City, metonym for the American automobile industry, with the Big Three automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, calling it home. It’s where Jim Nasi and his 2 older brothers were born, and with the added influence of a father working for GM, not surprisingly, all 3 boys were very young surrounded by […]
V-Twin Expo By Easyriders. February 5-7, 2011
Published by December 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In a little bit more than 6 weeks, all the custom motorcycle industry will meet again under the roof of the Cincinnati, OH Duke Energy Convention Center. Builders, manufacturers, dealers, distributors and media will get a chance to see, appreciate, evaluate and judge all the new concepts, ideas and custom parts that you, the retail client, will […]
New From Xtreme Machine. Your Favorite Image In Your Custom Wheels.
Published by December 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Are we having an excessive pride in our motorcycle’s appearance? Always in need to display our feelings about everything? Yep, for many us, image is (almost) everything. So, for 2011 Xtreme Machine is launching the Vanity Wheels where you can display any image expressing your feelings, your cause, your fight, your club, etc. For the […]
2011. The Year Of The Cafe Racer.
Published by December 20th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s a long time that fashion evolves in multiple trends running in parallel, not as a unique way to dress for one season or two. Same for the custom motorcycle scene. After an overdose of new too long radical choppers being almost the only type of bike being built between 1999 and 2004, since then, board […]
Harley-Davidson Universal Locks For Soft Saddlebags
Published by December 20th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Soft-sided saddlebags are extremely vulnerable to the grab-and-go thief. This new kit from Harley-Davidson features two extra-small barrel locks that can replace existing saddlebag snaps to perform double-duty as locks or as snaps when the bags don’t need to be locked. The lock can also be keyed to match a barrel-style Harley-Davidson ignition key (keyed […]
Important Motorcycles Join Last Vegas Auction On January 6th, 2011
Published by December 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bonhams is pleased to announce the addition of several important motorcycles from two renowned collections to their inaugural motorcycle sale in Las Vegas on January 6th. First, from a famous Texas-based collection best known for its numerous and exquisite automobiles come several motorcycles. Some of those being offered include a 1935 Rudge 250 Sport, a […]
Cast Steel Or Stainless Steel Frame Neck
Published by December 19th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.John Grant at Hardtail Choppers produces frames and sell all the individual components that you may need if your are building your own. This new neck is produced for builders wanting a single down tube neck with backbone and down tube holes already machined to accept 1 1/2″ frame tubes. Offered in 30-degree rake in […]
New Dunlop Wide Whitewall Tires For Harley-Davidson Sportster Models.
Published by December 18th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Available in 19″ front and 16″ rear, these new Dunlop wide whitewall tires (1.125″ front and 1.50″ rear) are now available from your local Harley-Davidson Dealer. Retro look guaranteed, especially if you pair them with a set of black rims. Dunlop® Tires has a long relation with Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, providing original equipment and service replacement […]
Christmas Gift. HalGuard Fire Extinguishers.
Published by December 18th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Quite a few fires start in private garages and motorcycle shops. And when it happens you may be better off using an electronically non conductive “clean” fire extinguishing agent that rapidly turns into a gas, so it is safe for parts and wiring, pose no risk of electric shock, and leave no nasty residue to […]
Big Legal Win For Paul Teutul Jr. Against His Father. Can Keep 20% Of OCC.
Published by December 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A decision of December 14th, 2010 by the Appeals Court reversed a Lower Court’s ruling that would have forced Paul Teutul Junior to sell his 20% interest in Orange County Choppers to his father at a price to be determined by the court. For those who are interested to understand the importance of this decision for […]
Circa 1934 Harley-Davidson Koslow
Published by December 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Thought you might be interested to know about this HD Koslow, an obscure and very rare OHV conversion of a Harley Flathead. Koslow? Owner Barry Brown gave me the 411 on his bike. When in 1931 Ignaz Schwinn, the owner of Excelsior/Henderson Motorcycle Company in Chicago, decided to shut down the business, one of his […]
Meet Star Of Sons At Anarchy At Next Easyriders Bike Shows.
Published by December 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just in. The organization of Easyriders Events just informed me that Charlie Hunnam, star of the hit TV series Sons Of Anarchy (5.9 million weekly viewers) accepted to meet with his fans at the next 2 bike shows in California. Charlie Hunnam (who plays the character of Jax Teller son of founder of the Anarchy […]
2011 W&W Catalog. 24,669 After-Market Parts.
Published by December 17th, 2010 in Customs and Editorial.After-market parts catalog season just got started. And the first one I received is the one from W&W Cycles AG in Germany, serving clients all over Europe. Not received by Post Office or UPS, but via my emailbox with a link to their new KLOLOSSAL 2011 online catalog. A total of 24,669 parts to be […]
Reorganization At Kiwi Indian Motorcycles
Published by December 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It never been officially disclosed until now. Ivar Natin, a former customer a long time friend of Mike Tomas at Kiwi Indian Motorcycles and later a technical writer for his Indian Replica components, has taken over the company parts division, now a separate entity under the name of Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Parts Co. The new […]
Cheapest And Most Unuseful Christmas Gift. The Egg Cuber.
Published by December 16th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Our planet keeps turning round, but is it a new world order where everything has to change and eggs have to be square? Maybe you don’t like curves (which I doubt…) or you just want to impress her (or him) at your first breakfast at home together. Welcome to the Egg Cuber, a device doing […]
BAKER Drivetrain Offering Tech Seminars At Dealerships
Published by December 15th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.BAKER Drivetrain is teaming up with H-D Dealers to offer tech seminars in your city. Bert Baker himself and part of his crew are right now touring the Mid West to bring you the latest information and innovations in the world of motorcycle drivetrain. Hear the BAKER Drivetrain story from Bert BAKER himself and while you’re […]
2010 Yokohama Show. Gas Tank Paint Job Contest.
Published by December 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.I let you find out which art is from a Japanese artist. Easy…(Photography by official Mooneyes photographer Shogo Nakao)
El Diablo Kustom Street Tracker Kawasaki.
Published by December 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Alex Patrocinio is a faithful reader from Spain who is the publisher of El Diablo Magazine, a publication about our Kustom Kulture. From his headquarters in beautiful Barcelona, he sent me an email, a little bit shy and apprehensive, asking me what I thought about this 1975 Kawasaki KZ 400 that he had built as […]
Hellrazor Handlebar And Control Kits For Your Harley Bagger
Published by December 12th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Hawg Halters (HHI) offers a simple package handlebars + hand controls already preassembled, including a complete internal wiring harness with factory Plug and Play connections. Just bolt-on these bars, connect to the stock Harley-Davidson connectors, run your clutch and front brake (s) lines and you are ready to go. 3 models of bars in 1 […]
Christmas Gift. Converse Meets Schott Leather Biker Jacket
Published by December 12th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Schott NYC Leather Jacket and Converse Chuck Taylor, 2 famous brands with deep roots in American culture. Schott unveiled in 1928 the first leather motorcycle jacket, which became the “Perfecto” in the 1950s, an iconic symbol of rebellion. Since 1908 Converse produces shoes nearly ubiquitous in American life. A collaboration between these 2 companies takes […]
Jillian Michaels To All Women. Gear Up And Get Behind The Handlebars.
Published by December 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When you are a renown fitness trainer, an avid motorcyclist and a spokesperson for the Harley-Davidson Garage Party Month events, I guess the Milwaukee bike model you should choose must have the word Muscle in its name. Recently, 36-year old Jillian Michaels took possession of a brand new Harley V-Rod Muscle customized by the team of […]
Harley-Davidson Road King Classic Leather Saddlebag Audio System
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Cycle Sounds just introduced a Bagger Audio System specifically conceived for the leather bags of the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic. This new kit is using a revolutionary speaker bezel design enabling 6” x 9” speakers to be integrated with an existing set of leather saddlebags without changing the look of the bike, or adding bulk […]
On Time For The Holidays. David Uhl Biker Apparel
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Merchandise and Painters.When I published a preview of David Uhl Works new line of apparel, most of you were unable to order directly from the website because the first run of shirts was a limited quantity and demand was too high to fill up all orders. Starting today and just on time for the holidays, you can order all […]
Best Buy. Any S&S Engine Keychain Or Zipper Pull. $9.95. Free Pin. Free Shipping.
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.No question. They are the best biker gifts for the price. At $9.95 a piece with a free pin for each order and free shipping in the US, you could make a lot of your friends happy without breaking the bank. Motorcycle Dealers, I would a little gift to say thank you to all those […]
Harley-Davidson To Launch New 1200 Custom Model With Associated Factory Customization Program
Published by December 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In February 2011, Harley-Davidson is going to launch a new “1200 Custom Motorcycle”. Although I don’t have any specific info about this new model, nor it seems any Harley dealer at this time, the very interesting part is that in conjunction with this new model, the factory is going to launch a H-D1 customization program […]
