A Custom Chrome exclusive, the all-new, RevTech 6-speed transmission for Softails is available in right and left-side drive, with your choice of three different finishes – polished, black, and natural. The left-side drive transmissions are offered with a stock end cover, or an optional kicker that has a fully-machined forged aluminum kicker cover, and precision-machined […]
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New RevTech Heavy Duty 6 Speed Transmission
Published by November 26th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.What’s new for 2011 at the big wheel-style SS Trike Company? President Jason Nieman promises to roll new optional accessories, the first one being a large capacity trunk with integrated backrest that holds 13 gallons or 3,000 cubic inches. It attaches to the rear of the SS Trike with a couple of standard bolts in […]
The Secret Life Of Paul Teutul Senior
Published by November 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All top TV executives will tell you that men in jeans, men with tattoos, men who curse, men who weld, men with power tools, men who like to smash and build things into fantasy toys, make high rated TV reality shows. They will add that their objective is to increase the number of male viewers because […]
Harley-Davidson Saddlebag Organizers
Published by November 23rd, 2010 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.If you are a Harley tourer and is as organized as I am, you need a pair of Saddlebag Organizer Trays to hold and protect all your road accessories and necessities, from registration to glasses, from cel. phone to iPad, from wallet to GPS and all the necessities you think you need to carry with […]
Stiletto. A Hawaiian Custom Pro-Street
Published by November 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.During this long and deep recession many motorcycle shops have closed, many more are surviving and very rarely new ones are opened. So, when I was contacted by a less than one year old shop called Kingdom Customs eager to know if I could help, I was intrigued. Even more when I saw their first […]
New 2011 Renegade Cabo Phantom Wheel
Published by November 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Bold yet subtle this wide-5 fluted spoke billet wheel will get your bike extra looks from Bobber to Bagger, either a daily rider or a bike show diva. Deep black flawless powder coating finish with highlights individually hand polished to a high luster finish. Sizes and widths are available for most Harley-Davidson models and of […]
The main reason to show you this velocity stack is that not many are sold in black. You can avoid the cost of gloss black powdercoating or anodizing by ordering this one sold with a mesh screen “Rabbit Ear Breather Mount & Bolt Kit” For the following Harley models and carburetors. S&S “E”&”G” 99-07 Twin […]
Custom Moto Guzzi. Bella Motocicletta.
Published by November 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Italian Moto Guzzi, the oldest European manufacturer in continuous motorcycle production (now owned by Piaggio). Many of their models on the roads of the old continent. But I don’t think you will see many with a such a radical and beautiful chopping treatment. I love the result, and it’s the work of a young and […]
One of the weirdest contraptions I have seen in a long time. Part skateboard, part Segway, part mini tank, the DTV Shredder features a normal skateboard deck and trucks, which are mounted to a powerful motor, and two tank threads — mounted below and to the sides of the deck — capable of going over […]
Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication. All Visions Welcomed.
Published by November 18th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Many of the Custom Motorcycle and Car Builders you know by name, including your writer, have been helped bring their visions to life thanks to the skills of master fabricator Brendon Thmpson. He was mentored in the techniques of forming sheet metal by Don Baumunk the owner of Fat Katz where he spent 13 years. […]
The Secret Life Of Jerry Covington
Published by November 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Although Jerry Covington had already built his first chopper when he was 18 and was continuously feeding his passion for motorcycles with frequent trips to the shop of Denver’s Choppers to admire their long creations, he professionally entered the custom world by working on hot rods and muscle cars. Building custom bikes for himself remained his […]
Drop Your Harley-Davidson Bagger Seat 3 Inch With This Bolt-On Kit.
Published by November 17th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.You would prefer your bagger lower for looks and better control or you suffer from a short inseam and need to sit closer to the ground for better footing. This bolt-on drop seat conversion kit will easily drop the factory seat height by 3 inch without altering clearance and suspension. It works on all Harley-Davidson […]
Zipper’s Muscle-Series Twin Cam Engines
Published by November 16th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Zipper’s crew knows everything about the anatomy of a big muscle engine and they can build any of your choice tailored to your specific application. Tell Zipper’s how much muscle you want and they will custom built it following your wish list. It will be hand built with the finest components available to be powerful, durable […]
Holiday Pinup Greetings Cards
Published by November 16th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Pinup greeting cards have more chance to put a smile on the face of their recipients and be kept for a long time, let’s say than those showing Santa Klaus jumping from roof to roof or snow falling on a frozen lake. So, fashion and motorcycle photographerJimmy “The Greek” Gianatsis took some of his Calendar […]
Who said that a cylindric shaped oil tank must be installed horizontally? Vertically, it will add a very nice visual touch to your custom. But, please measure first especially if you want to install it under your seat and use an electric starter. This one is spun from .125″ thick aluminum and is 9″ tall […]
Kerker 2-Into-1 Super Megs Exhaust System
Published by November 16th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Since a couple of years 2 into 1 exhaust systems are very popular again. This Dyno proven performance and very clean looking model from Kerker. It is provided with a bracket bolting directly to the transmission side cover, which may help in some cases prevent exhaust flexing and cracking of the head pipe/muffler assembly. Included with each […]
New School Vintage Front End
Published by November 15th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.In collaboration with Perse Performance, RoosteR Custom Motorcycles is releasing this throwback classic suspension with some modern twists. First, the company worked closely with Penske’s engineering department to provide the best shock for a variety of riding styles and feels. From his experience with Racing, Penske has conceived several models to meet every rider need. […]
A Visit To The National Motorcycle Museum Of Anamosa
Published by November 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Motorcycle museum fans in America have some wonderful choices. About half a dozen public motorcycle museums have great experiences to offer. But one, the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa, is somewhat unique and now in a brand new, larger setting. It holds an amazing collection of over 300 motorcycles from over 100 years of […]
Chopper Dave 66X Air Cleaner
Published by November 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.If you roll vintage, classic or retro (I let you make the distinction), this Chopper Dave cast aluminum air cleaner may be the one you want to not breathe like everybody else. It measures approximatively 4″ across and is composed of two cast aluminum halves with a center mount. Made in house by Dave himself […]
Robert Maddox welds jet engines on everything on wheels. Here is his 250 lbs twin jet engine motorcycle drag bike. 2 Videos. Hmmm…
Arlen Ness Big Wheeler 21″ Front Fender
Published by November 12th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.You already know that the front of your Harley-Davidson FLT Bagger will be greatly improved if you switch your wheel to a 21″ x 3.50″. Of course, it will cost you a new tire and front fender. This one called the “Big Wheeler”is a direct stock replacement fender that you can install on FLT’s on […]
Harley® Hammock Rider and Passenger Touring Seat
Published by November 11th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.This new touring seat from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® is designed to isolate both rider and passenger from harsh road conditions. The sling-like fabric suspension system that is integrated into the seat pan is manufactured from a unique blend of flexible, durable fibers. The fabric acts like a hammock, providing two inches of suspension above […]
Not every day or even every year that you see a trike where 2500 hours of labor were invested. And the reason is not only the body fabrication work to stretch and widen it, but also because of the trials and errors required to fit 2 TV’s, 2 cameras and 2 amps producing around 1000 […]
Teenager Yasuyoshi Chikazawa, a.k.a. Chica, got hooked to motorcycles when a friend let him ride his motorcycle in the streets of Osaka. Passion for American motorcycles got fed via looking at the customs featured in American magazines like Easyriders. Although Haley-Davidson motorcycles sold in Japan are 2 to 3 times more expensive than in the […]
Another storage idea coming from JIMS USA. An unusual place to carry and hide a variety of small items such as your bike registration, insurance papers, cash, keys, etc. This “bike pocket” is easily attached to any stock Twin Cam, cam cover and is ideal for custom bikes with no storage. The unique adapter ring […]
Aluminum Ribbed Fenders. Natural, Brushed, Copper or Brass?
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.These Brit-Style aluminum ribbed Chopper Fenders look extremely good on a custom, either a Harley, Triumph, BSA, Honda, Yamaha etc. What about sturdiness to avoid cracking with vibrations? Most steel fenders are .035″ thick, most aluminum are .060″ and these aluminum ones are .090″ are less than half the weight of comparable steel fenders (meaning […]
