Hey. Jesse James just reminded me that working with his hands is what he does the best. So, he decided to share with you his fabrication and welding expertise asking me to tell you about Metal Church, a new series of free video lessons on metal working. In this first episode (see the rest at WCC), Jesse shows you the […]
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Metal Church. Jesse James Teaches You Metal Fabrication For Free. Amen!
Published by December 31st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Power To The Harley Sportster®
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.The Wide-Band, Closed-Loop ThunderMax EFI System is now available for all 2010 XL-model Harley Sportsters®. The ThunderMax with AutoTune has been re-designed to fit in the new-for-2010 ECM location, making installation a breeze. The ThunderMax for 2010 XL Sportsters® includes a PigTail Harness for easy access to the communication port. Simply install, plug-In, download a […]
Original Bobber Motorcycle Leather Seat
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.I don’t know if there is such a thing as an “original Bobber seat” because period correct Bobbers were featuring many different styles. Anyway, it’s the name of this leather seat offered by New York Choppers and I think it looks pretty good with its formed contours and back support. You can use it for […]
Most Simple Frame. No Chain. Ouch.
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.When, like me, you obsessively research all new design ideas on 2 wheels you find everything from the best function with the poorest design to the ultimate design, which is always simplicity, with the poorest ergonomic factor, and of course everything between.
When you think you have seen everything, a new unusual motorcycle creation appears on my radar (pun intended), like this WW2 plane sidecar based on the German Messerschmitt fighter plane. The merit of this sidecar is the hand fabrication by Hungarian bike Builder Henrik Toth. In my opinion the disappointing part of this project is […]
Historically a manufacturer of brakes and wheels, Performance Machine has since many years a line of accessories to match all its wheel designs. But as a matter of fact these other parts look very good on any type of bikes and complement very well other types of design. Like these both simple and sophisticated grips […]
J&P Cycles 2010 Harley-Davidson Catalog Just Released
Published by December 29th, 2009 in Customs and Editorial.It’s the season for the 2010 after-market part catalogs and J&P cycles is the first to announce that it’s new Harley-Davidson edition is ready for shipping. At 1,048 pages with more than 38,000 parts and accessories for your Harley, including 2010 models, it’s the largest FREE retail catalog in the industry. In it 2,300 new […]
Most Radical Custom Buell Motorcycle Of Year 2009
Published by December 28th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Most of you didn’t see it during the last Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. So here your opportunity to look at what I consider the most radical looking Buell 1200 I have seen in a long time. You will love or hate its design, so I will not spend time describing the hand […]
Harley-Davidson Whiskers Highway Bar For Softail Models
Published by December 27th, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Just released, the objective of this new Harley part is to give you the possibility to adjust Fore and Aft to match your legs length. The The easy-to-install bar features a three-point mounting system that grips both down tubes and locks in place with a common Allen wrench. Then you pivot the bra fore and […]
OCC Paul Teutul Sr. Suing Paul Teutul Jr.? Reality Show Or Real Life.
Published by December 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Rumor is that a legal conflict opposes father & son and that a court legal battle just got started. As you already know Paul Jr. left the show “American Chopper” in June 2009 after a live TV non-scripted argument with his father and then went to start his own design company. The object of the litigation […]
2009 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show
Published by December 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This Japanese show is probably one of the best in the world, and the recent 18th annual edition had a big American representation. In addition to celebrities like Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top, the US was represented by custom builders Cole Foster, Roland Sands, Kutty Notebloom of Hippy Killer, and bronze sculptor Jeff Decker. Lot […]
Chicks Rule Tour. To Promote Women Who Wrench And Ride Motorcycles.
Published by December 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.They are women custom builders. They want to pay tribute to all women who build bikes and ride. Hence the “Chicks Rule & Boys Drool Tour” aboard a traveling 44-foot trailer stopping in all major biker events in 2010. This rolling tribute to women bikers will offer a mix of on-site how-to seminars, fashion shows, […]
A New Type Of Motorcycle Front Suspension. No Forks!
Published by December 26th, 2009 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.James Parker tells you that he invented a motorcycle front suspension much better than the traditional forks. It’s called the RADD system. Below is the video demonstration at the shop and on the track…(sent to me from Canada by Arlene The Biker Queen).
Motorcycle Engines Gallery
Published by December 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Here a link to a beautiful collection of “photoshopped” motorcycle engines by Gordon Calder. Jump HERE (thanks John Adams for pointing it out to me).
Rigidaire Seat Suspension System For Rigid Frame Motorcycles.
Published by December 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Just to remind you that you can ride a rigid frame bike and still be comfortable for many more miles than what you thought. Yes, bumps can be very cruel to your butt, and spring seats have their limitations. So, stop the spanking now.
The World’s Coolest Hot Rod Stroller
Published by December 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.One again, another example of hot rod influence, this time for the very lucky toddlers…and fortunate parents Featuring vintage tins and fins and rolling, under parents supervision, on two rear and one front chrome wheels with white wall tires. Other hot rod inspired details are colored brakes, fin-shaped fenders, chrome grips, ultra suede seat insert […]
2010 Harley-Davidson Ford F-150 Truck
Published by December 24th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Each time I published about the Harley Ford F-150, some of you took a shot at it qualifying it as not biker truck, just a vehicle for yuppies who just want to show off. So, as an introduction to the description of the new 2010 model, let me say first that 1- This signature truck […]
The Kind Of Emails A Custom Builder Receives In His E-Mailbox
Published by December 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Maybe from time to time I will publish some emails a Custom Builder and Online Publisher like me receives in his e-mailbox. I must say that they are extremely kind, some are quite funny, some are very weird, etc…A sweet one from a native of China visiting New-York. Still looking to complete my answers. Huh…Yes, because Custom […]
This Motorcycle Chassis Is Not For Sale
Published by December 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Joe Cree, the boss of California Customs, is not selling this chassis. He just want you to know that what you see here is what he is using right now as a starting point for a new limited production bike series (29 units) called Maverick. Joe tells me that in recent months he has noticed […]
2009 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials Yearbook
Published by December 22nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last September met with Scooter Grubb on the Salts of Bonneville. Easy to notice him. He is the photographer equipped with the longest (most expensive?) camera lens to catch glimpses of all the men & women racing at the BUB Speed Trials, an event sponsored by Denis Manning of BUB Exhaust Enterprises.
Custom Chrome 40th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Bagger By Kirk Taylor
Published by December 22nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As you already know by my post on December 7th, 2009, Kirk Taylor is with Cole Foster one of the 2 builders chosen by Custom Chrome Inc. to design and build a show-stopping custom in celebration of the distributor 40th anniversary. Kirk’s crew at Custom Design Studios started from a Harley-Davidson Bagger, modifying the engine […]
Durfee Wide-Classic Girder Front End
Published by December 21st, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Here is a variation of the Classic Durfee front end allowing the use of “wide-glide” width wheels. By shaping the 4130 chrome-molly, seamless aircraft grade tubing to add width to the Classic Girder you now have the choice to use any mid or wide-glide wheel & tire combo. Other features include Upper Triple-Trees that have […]
Detroit Bros TV Show Motor City Motors Premiers December 28th On Discovery Channel
Published by December 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A new TV show about our Kustom Kulture is something that all members of the industry will support without any reserve. So, I am excited to announce that the new TV show “Motor City Motors” featuring Detroit Brothers Dave & James Kaye, with father John will premier Monday, December 28th at 9:00pm, on the Discovery […]
New Yukon Model From Renegade Wheels
Published by December 20th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Another nice precision crafted custom one piece billet wheel from Renegade Wheels. It’s called the Yukon and it features a unique slotted 5-spoke spoke pattern making it very distinctive when stopped and probably quite visually impressive when spinning. As with the company’s other wheels the “Yukon” is offered in diameters ranging from 16” to 26” […]
Most Expensive Custom Motorcycle Helmets In The world
Published by December 19th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Do you need a limited edition helmet? Something like 1 out of 12. A head protector signed from fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, Eley kishimoto or a Sponge Bob one? Or your own one-off protector? (yes, they will measure your head). Covered with black and white tweed, red wool embroidered with pearls or totally in black mink […]
S&S Cycle Easy Start Cams For 99-up Twin Cam Engines
Published by December 18th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Hard starting is obsolete. S&S Cycle now offers a series of Easy Start Cams, a solution much better than a bunch of husky friends pushing you while you are in second gear to help you start your bike. Here’s how these S&S Cams work.
