Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) has 4 models for 2010.The CVO program designs and builds limited-production, factory-custom motorcycles for customers who appreciate brilliant chrome,fancy paint, extra power and the exclusivity of owning and riding a limited edition. Harley-Davidson will offer two all-new CVO models for 2010. The CVO Softail Convertible and the CVO Street Glide shown […]
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Harley-Davidson Introduces 9 New Models For 2010
Published by July 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Today July 25th is the 1st day I am authorized to talk and show you the new 2010 line-up. Below is a preview of what’s new and interesting with more to come in the following dauys, model per model. Harley-Davidson launches 9 new models, and the company states that it’s the largest new products introduction […]
New Arlen Ness Double Barrel Air Filter Assembly
Published by July 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.From Arlen Ness a new air filter option for your customization project. Conceived to provide a leading edge design to change the look and performance of your bike. The kit includes an aluminum double barrel outer cover, an aluminum radius inlet backing plate, pre-oiled hi-performance air filter and all necessary hardware. Available in chrome or […]
LegUp LandinGear For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by July 25th, 2009 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Imagine the ability to steady your bike as you come to a stop, have it held upright at a light or stop sign with your feet on the pegs (you really should put them down, but you don’t have to!!), then have the support automatically retract as you accelerate !! The Patent-pending LegUp LandinGear system was […]
Joint Venture Between Leroy Thompson and Darwin Motorcycles
Published by July 24th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Not surprisingly a wave of small custom motorcycle companies agreements, consolidations, joint ventures just started in the industry. After an agreement between Indian Kiwi and Klock Werks, it’s now the turn of Leroy Thompson and Darwin Motorcycles (Brass Balls Bobbers) to join forces to weather a stormy economy and make their respective businesses more profitable […]
Breaking News. Lehman Unveils New Luxury Trike Called The CrossBow
Published by July 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Today Thursday July 23rd in Wyoming, MN at the Annual Victory Dealer Meeting Lehman Trikes unveiled its newest trike, the “CrossBow”. The CrossBow was designed by Lehman Trikes with engineering participation from Victory Motorcycles, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and testing to meet NHTS & DOT Standards. As you can see the CrossBow is a ultra modern […]
Karl Lagerfeld Motorcycle Fashion Statement
Published by July 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Karl Lagerfeld, head designer and creative director for the fashion house Chanel knows a few things about the power of image. This Monday, Rue Royale, Paris, France. Fashion Diva Karl Lagerfeld shows up to meet with 2 models for the photo shoot of his press kit for the Chanel’s pre-spring collection called “Starting Point”. Star of […]
5th Edition Canadian Biker Build-Off July 24/26th.
Published by July 22nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A lot going on on both sides of the border. The 5th Edition of the Canadian Biker Build-Off near Niagara, Ontario Canada will feature again (why change a successful recipe) Canadian Custom Motorcycle Builders competing against each other to get the 2009 Champion Crown, and 2 Saturday classic ride-in Bike Shows (one on invitation only […]
The law say yes. But while riding I trust better arm signals and being defensive by looking around you than stock horns. So, like most custom builders I have removed and thrown away more factory horns than I will ever install new aftermarket ones. But if you feel like you need one, at least […]
Sturgis 3rd Annual Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show Is August 3rd
Published by July 21st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year the Horse Backstreet Choppers Sturgis Bike Show has a new venue, “The Full Throttle Saloon”. On August 3rd the magazine will recognize all hard-core, garage-built backstreet choppers, and owners/builders will have a chance to win an Evil Engineering Belt Drive or Baker Drivetrain 6 speed transmission and thousands of dollars in other door […]
Ligthning Rod Retro-Racer Rolling Chassis
Published by July 21st, 2009 in Builders, Chassis and Customs.There are quite a few board-track style frames available on the market. And each manufacturer does its own interpretation trying to improve what was used in the old racing days. With a greater design freedom since these frames are not destined to be waved by the checkered flag. In […]
Best 2009 Custom Hand-Tooled Motorcycle Seat
Published by July 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Soon in Sturgis Billy Lane will ride around town on his new custom-built Crocker motorcycle. For his seat, Billy worked with master seat maker Adam Croft at Last Ride Customs. Here the gorgeous result. Because of the extensive hand tooling work involved (wish I could show you a larger picture to demonstrate the intricate details) […]
V-Twin Magazine Names Its 10 Preferred Production Motorcycles Of Year 09
Published by July 19th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In its just released August issue V-Twin Magazine names its preferred 10 production bikes for the year 2009. The magazine explains that what qualifies a production motorcycle to be featured in the list is that it is obviously currently available for purchase through a dealer or from the factory and that journalists of the mag. […]
Motorcycle Paint. Once You Go Flat You’ll Never Go Back…
Published by July 19th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.Flat paint on bikes is back. At least since year 2000. To the point that manufacturers like Harley-Davidson & Indian Motorcycles (among others) noticed and are now offering respectively the Harley Dark Series models (since 1 year) and the Indian Dark Chief (for 2010). And no, today’s right way to do a nice/long lasting scratch […]
Café Society. A Documentary About Rockers, Ton-Up Boys, Mods, Low Handlebars And High Speeds
Published by July 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Café Society”, a 60-minute documentary on the men, the machines and the legends of the Café Racer is a fascinating 60 minutes ride into a vibrant motorsports subculture that continues to grow even today. The movie includes never-before seen historical footage, interviews with legendary cafe racer builders including Dave Degens of Dresda Tritons, Ian Kennedy, […]
Jesse James Is A Dead Man. Sidecar Racing.
Published by July 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Videos.Sidecar racing is a combination of a motorcar racing and motorcycle racing with an element of teamwork that has to be precise.. It is not only one of the most difficult forms of motorcycle racing, it is arguably one of the most dangerous. Crashes are frequent and due to the open cockpit, a road burn […]
Build Something New. Like A Modern Triumph Bonneville.
Published by July 17th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Like Triumph’s marketing strategy of exploiting demand for retro motorcycles with modern engineering. More than one time, attracted by their look and sound I turned around the new Triumph Bonneville and Thruxton thinking that maybe…I should get one of them and give it my own cosmetic/mechanical treatment.
Rebel Rousers. Michael Lichter’s 9th Sturgis Art Exhibition
Published by July 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.The exhibit titled “Rebel Rousers- Motorcycle Icons that Inspired Us to Ride” is a must-see at this year’s Sturgis festivities. In the brand-new 6,500 square foot Lichter Exhibition Hall at the Legendary Buffalo Chip, the exhibit will be showcasing a number of revered images and sacred memorabilia central to the biker culture. The exhibit will […]
Motorcycle Industry. The Good The Bad And The Ugly.
Published by July 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A new (and justified) big rant written especially for you my readers by Chris Callen, Editor in Chief of Cycle Source Magazine. Thinning Of The Herd Hurts All Of The Industry. I remember a few years ago, as motorcycling started its “Downward Trend” hearing so many people spout off about the effects they believed this change […]
Sorensen Performance Billet Heads For Harley Shovelhead Engines
Published by July 15th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Love Harley-Davidson Shovelheads and owned a couple. But their engines have quite a few well-known and documented mechanical issues. In addition you may want to bring your Shovel into the 21st century with not only improved performance but the ability to make power equivalent to the more recent Evo and Twin Cam engines. Out of […]
Death Of Custom Motorcycle Builder Brad Ruel
Published by July 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It is with sadness that I report that Custom Builder Brad Ruel has died yesterday of a heart attack. His shop “The Wrench” in Sarasota, Florida has been around since 1995 and Brad has been building radical custom bikes since 2000. He became a familiar name in the industry through his custom work and custom […]
Milwaukee Iron Live And Online Auction
Published by July 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.As I told you a few days ago, after 26 years as the Boss Man (and Steel Man) of Milwaukee Iron fellow Builder and Parts Manufacturer Randy Simpson is closing the doors of his custom motorcycle and machine shop in Lynchburg, VA. Ready to move to a new venture and to spend more time socializing […]
Los Angeles Calendar Show Is July 18th-19th
Published by July 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Held every year the 3rd weekend of July in the beautiful setting of the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach/Los Angeles, the LA Calendar Show is much more than a bike show (have been there, done it). It’s also a music…and calendar girl festival. About 200 major manufacturers, exhibitors and builders are ready to […]
Aeromach, manufacturer of after-market tricky mirrors and other billet custom accessories for both American (since 1992) & Metric motorcycles since 1996), was acquired by Paul Aiken and relocated to North Carolina. Aeromach’s founder Richard Fouhy started manufacturing by making parts for M-1 tanks, helicopters and space shuttle components. When the aerospace industry started to slow […]
Breaking News. First Pictures Of The 2010 Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
Published by July 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.You see them here first. Hot off the Indian Motorcycle photographer camera, these are the first 2 pictures of the new 2010 Indian Chief Dark Horse. As you can see, the Chief Dark Horse is a dark, sinister, mechanical looking motorcycle with a smoke “matte” finish and will be also available in Thunder Black, Indian Red […]
Exclusive Close-Up Look At The New Indian Motorcycle Chief Bomber
Published by July 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As I posted a few days ago, Indian Motorcycles is releasing 2 brand new 2010 models. The Indian Chief Bomber and the Indian Chief Dark Horse. Both models will be displayed for the 1st time during the Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip. The Indian Chief Bomber, featured below in Military Green and Silver Smole, […]
