We all want adjustability for impressive looks, changing road conditions, riding solo to carrying a passenger, or hauling loads of gear at the touch of a button. Legend Air Suspension’s exclusive Gates Kevlar Air Spring technology is now available for 1986-2003 Harley Davidson Sportster models. Legend greatly improves the ride quality of any Harley Davidson […]
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New Legend Air Ride Suspension For Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by November 15th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Desperately Looking For A Harley Bagger Part…
Published by November 14th, 2009 in Customs and Editorial.Doc Robinson is the Associate & Technical Editor of Heavy Duty Magazine the leader Harley print publication in Australia, is a familiar face in major US rallies and one of my faithful readers. He sent me the request below. So, if anyone knows or want to jump on a bagger part business opportunity…email to me at […]
Nash Motorcycle Electric Juice Saddlebag
Published by November 14th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.But where do I hide my battery, my relays, my wiring, etc? n my saddlebag, of course. It has been done before by many builders, including this writer. Now Nash Motorcycle company offers what they call the “Juice Bag”. Not only find a place to hold all your electrical essentials (your rain gear will go […]
True Swedish Chopper Frame From HogTech
Published by November 13th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.For all my readers in Europe but also for all of you (if you are not afraid of a sticker shock because of the non-favorable Euro/dollar exchange rate), HogTech Swedish true chopper frames are now available through Custom Chrome Europe (and direct if you are in the US). HogTech has been manufacturing Swedish Style Custom […]
7 More Cubic Inch To Your Harley Engine Without Breaking The Bank
Published by November 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Zippers Performance offers a kit to help you turn your “Sleepy” 96 Inch engine Into a 103 Incher. New cylinders are supplied on an exchange basis, are precision bored and honed on torque plates from 3-3/4″ to 3-7/8″ and fitted with forged pistons. Red Shift cams and adjustable pushrods let the engine breathe for a […]
Cycle World Motorcycle Show Back In Daytona For Bike Week
Published by November 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I am happy to announce this because Daytona was beginning to look very dull during Bike Week. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show will be in Daytona Beach from Wednesday March 3 to Saturday March 6 during the 69th Annual Bike Week. The Cycle World Motorcycle Show Tour didn’t stop in Daytona during the last five years. […]
Easyriders 2010 Custom Bike Show Tour
Published by November 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You know that winter is coming when Easyriders Events begin to flash its ads and posters announcing the new V-Twin Bike Show Tour schedule. For many custom shops and backyard builders each date is an impossible deadline that they still will meet at the last minute because these events are probably some of the most important […]
Pro-One Stimulus Package For Your Harley Bagger
Published by November 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Buy a set of wheels for your Harley-Davidson Bagger and don’t pay for the tires or even for their mounting (100% no scratch warranty). Pro One proposes a very good deal called “Bagger Stimulus Package” where you get a complete set of their wheels with a free set of Avon Tires and 2 front rotors […]
World’s Largest Christmas Toys Run Is Coming
Published by November 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I can’t report on all Toys Runs going to happen all over the country during the month of December, but warm weather helping, the one held in South Florida is considered the world’s most important in in terms of participants and donations. The festivities and charitable contributions are going to last 3 days from december 3rd […]
Celebrating Custom Chrome 40th Anniversary At The 2010 European Dealer Show
Published by November 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.2010 is a year of big celebrations around the world for the 40th anniversary of Custom Chrome. Expect high class events with big bucks entertainment and mega bike shows full of top bikes by the best custom builders in the world. For my European readers and builder friends, write down the dates of March27-28th, 2010 […]
Performance Machine Super Gas Air Cleaner System
Published by November 10th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Wheels.Under the influence of Roland Sands, Performance Machine founder Perry Sands’ son, the company has diversified its line its line up of parts and designs. The Performance Machine “Super Gas Air Cleaner System” is one example. It features a versatile design that accepts interchangeable faceplate designs (I counted 15) matched to the company wheels, but […]
Salt Flat Racer By Leroy-Thompson Choppers
Published by November 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When you call a custom motorcycle Salt Flat you better off making it look like it could race in Utah. Although it was not built to beat one of the AMA or FIM records, this bike built by Leroy Thompson Choppers has already the stance and some of the basis to make it a machine […]
Custom Chrome And Rinehart Racing Announce Worldwide Distribution Agreement
Published by November 7th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Gerald and Kyle Rinehart announce their worldwide exhaust system distribution of True Dual and Slip-On products via Custom Chrome®. All exhaust systems are available for shipment as early as mid-November. Now dealers and consumers can source one of the industries leading race proven quality exhaust systems through Custom Chrome Worldwide Dealer Network as well as directly from Rinehart Racing.
Inspire 2010 Limited Edition Custom Motorcycles Calendar
Published by November 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This is not just another bike calendar. Created and art directed by David Willis and photographed by Pedro Virgil, it features bikes from the newly released dvd documentary “tales from the road side” by xplode films. 12 unique Australian custom built bikes but with 12 beautiful Australian models (when they don’t hide their face, like on the […]
Universal Low Tunnel Gas Tanks
Published by November 6th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Ron Paugh, the Bossman of Paughco calls them “Universal”, hence my headline. But as a Custom Builder I have to warn all of you who are not professionals that any gas tank may need some tweaking, at least at the bolting points, to sit perfectly (meaning the way you like it) on your backbone frame. In […]
Arlen Ness New Deep Cut Design Line
Published by November 6th, 2009 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Due to the recession and cash flow being at an all time low in the custom motorcycle industry, not many are releasing brand new design lines. But Arlen Ness does it again with this “Deep Cut” line of rider and passenger floorboards and pegs and also grips and shifter/brake pegs (not shown here). Should I […]
Sudco Performance Carburetor Kits For New And Classic American And European Models
Published by November 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.For those who don’t know, Sudco International is the world’s leading source and distributor of Aftermarket Performance and OEM Carburetors, They feature the complete lines of Mikuni and Keihin Carburetors and Parts, and related fueling products including OEM Fuel Petcock Repair Kits, Pingle Fuel Valves, K&N Replacement Filters, PC Racing Filter Kits for recent and […]
Indian Larry. 1949-2004. A Commemorative Issue.
Published by November 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All custom motorcycle builders, including myself, remember very well the minute they receive the news that Indian Larry was killed. It has been 5 years since he left the custom motorcycle scene, but his mark and influence will remain forever on our Chopper Culture. Indian Larry’s life story is unique. So was his personality and the […]
You Will Never Ride Again. Wrong!
Published by November 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Rick, at Freebird Custom Motorcycles sent me this story. Very Inspiring. A must read. “Hello Cyril, I just thought you might be interested in this contraption I just finished putting together for a handicapped person in Connecticut. He is paralyzed from the waist down from a motorcycle accident and was told he could never ride […]
Paul Teutul Electric Bike. No, It’s Not A Chopper!
Published by November 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Nothing against this electric bike built by OCC for Siemens. But Paul Teutul (at least…) and Conan O’Brien should know that it’s NOT a chopper! So, they should not say on camera that it is the first electric chopper. The remaining viewers of the American Chopper TV show can see more of this Green bike tomorrow Thursday November 5th on TLC […]
New Paughco Dump Pipes For Left Or Right Side Drive Bikes
Published by November 4th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Designed by Jaun Z, these new additions to Paughco’s designer series exhaust systems are 2 “ in diameter and dump just behind the transmission. They are available for Softail type left side drive or right side drive. Offered with or without oxygen sensor bungs for 1986 through 2008 Softail motorcycles. Heat shields are available for […]
Harley-Davidson Twin Cam Engine Valve Covers
Published by November 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Nothing will ever change the look of your engine as much as a well designed set of valve covers. And if you do the switch be ready to answer the same question over and over: “what’s your engine brand?”. Objective reached…Covington Cycle offers them in polished, chrome, black & polished or diamond cut style. Beautifully CNC […]
Retro Inspired Parts From Arlen Ness
Published by November 2nd, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Not very well known from the public, Arlen Ness offers a line of retro-inspired 41mm parts. First a wide choice of fork boots for FLH, FLST, FLHX, FHLT front ends from 1986 to present, in many options (black, chrome, diamond cut, etc). Starting price is $219.95. Also, this unusual retro looking Massive-Glide™ Triple Tree Kit […]
Othello By 7ages Custom Motorcycles
Published by November 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last year, as he had some time on his hands, Ian Solley decided to build 3 bikes to give some marketing push to his small shop in the UK, 7ages Custom Motorcycles. To keep costs as low as possible he decided to build all of them from the same 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD Street Bob model.
License Plate Frame Relocators
Published by November 1st, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Everybody wants to clean the clutter of a Harley-Davidson Softail or Bagger rear fender. Many options and license plate relocators are available. Like these stainless steel license plate relocators sold with or without a tombstone style taillight. When installed, the plate relocator moves the plate mounting location down below the taillight or light bar depending on your […]
Steve McQueen Indian Chief, Car And Truck To Be Auctioned
Published by October 31st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Items previously owned by legendary Hollywood actor Steve McQueen have been consigned to Bonhams’ Annual Classic California auction at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles next month. This is not the first time items from the McQueen family have been entrusted to Bonhams and once again this leading auction house has been selected to […]
