Under the terms of the plea bargain, in exchange for Billy Lane pleading guilty to a single charge of vehicular homicide, prosecutors dropped a DUI manslaughter charge. Billy faces a maximum of nine years in prison when he is sentenced at 9 a.m. August 14 by Circuit Judge Robert Burger. The deal also mandates a lifetime license […]
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Judge Accepts Billy Lane Plea Of No Contest Of Vehicular Homicide
Published by June 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.His leather work, especially the one of his intricate hand-tooled seats, was very well known in the industry before Paul Cox became a celebrated custom motorcycle builder. And Paul is still at it with top quality leather and designs. Considered one of the best in his field, each seat project is unique, presenting new challenges […]
Shortest Custom Motorcycle Bike Show In The World!
Published by June 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sweden Twin Club Custom Show of Norrtälje (located some 55 miles north-east of Swedish capital Stockholm) is Europe’s oldest and most traditional Custom Bike Show, with a heritage dating back to 1969. The “Ride-In-Win-Roll-Out” type event is probably also the shortest Custom Bike Show on the planet, as bikes are placed from 10 a.m. […]
Demoing A Motorcycle Garage Opener
Published by June 9th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.You probably noticed that during the last couple of months I talked a lot about the European Motorcycle Scene. And the only reason, in addition to the fact that you love to see what’s going on beyond our borders, is that the Old Continent is more vibrant than ever. More and more custom motorcycles are […]
Breaking News. Joint Venture Between Kiwi Indian & Klock Werks
Published by June 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.Kiwi Indian and Klockwerks have formed a joint venture to help move both companies forward. Mike Tomas has already moved its parts distribution from California to Mitchell SD with Klockwerks. No doubt that Mike was looking for a more friendly tax, financial and legislative environment (among other constraints, think of EPA and CARB). Mike tells […]
I had to show you this USB Flash Drive. Absolutely stunning. The “crazy” guy who did it had to harvest parts from a total of 6 different pocket watches. Then it took him 12 hours to assemble them. It’s 16GB running at 110 x. It is made out of purple heart, has approximately 26 Ruby’s […]
Preview. Fat Katz New Bagger Gas Tank
Published by June 6th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.After-market bagger gas tanks have always been boring. At best they are offered extended with “bottom wings” or in a larger fuel capacity. But most of these custom 2-piece fuel reservoirs don’t have a sexy shape and need to be fitted with a dash that I always considered extremely unaesthetic. Fat Katz is about to […]
“How’s it going Cyril? A while back, there was a feature on your blog regarding the late John Britten and the Britten Bike. Back in the early days when John was building his first motorcycle, the pickings in his bank account were pretty slim, so the company I work for fronted up with substantial sponsorship […]
Radiantz New Flexible Smoked LED Array.
Published by June 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Radiantz has well known for manufacturing some of the highest quality and brightest LED Products. Their LED motorcycle Lights includes patented Flexible LED arrays, Top FX, Side FX, tail lights, turn signals, strobe modules, brake light modulators, clear , read, amber and now smoked lenses. Featured here is their flexible LED arrays with the new […]
S&S Cycle Launches The Flathead K Bobb
Published by June 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.You know S&S Cycle as a leading manufacturer of performance engines and replacement parts for v-twin motorcycles for over 50 years.. And now, a first: S&S® Cycle Inc. introduces the K Bobb, a complete vintage reproduction motorcycle under the Flathead Power™ brand. This fully functional display bike is modeled after a customized 1946 FLH bobber. […]
Last week, I just had to write that the UK Custom Motorcycle Scene was a little bit dull to receive a flow of bike pictures coming from English Magazine Back Street Heroes. And I liked this one, a 1958 Ariel Red Hunter 350 cc built about two years ago by Rob ‘Billy Whiz’ Willis in his […]
Harbortown Bobber DVD Preview
Published by June 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.From directors Zach Coffman and Scott Di Lalia of the motorcycle movies “Choppertown”, “The Sinners” and “Brittown” comes a new motorcycle fabrication documentary called “Harbortown Bobber”. The DVD should be ready by the end of July and you will be able to order it at Choppertown or Harbortown Bobber websites.
Laurent Dutruel Show, Street And Race Bike
Published by June 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.To build a custom bike able at the same time to win prestigious bike shows, perform on the street, race…and win a record in Bonneville is an arduous challenge that very few custom builders have given to themselves… As far as I know, Roger Goldammer from Canada and Fred Krugger from Belgium are the only […]
Broken Spoke Saloon Laconia Extravaganza
Published by June 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 86th Annual Laconia Motorcycle Week begins June 13th located at 1072 Watson Road (Route 3) in Laconia, has lined up new entertainment. Not only the sexiest barmaids serving long neck bottles but this year a Bike Build-Off between Chica & Paul Cox, free live music every day and night, wild rides on the mechanical […]
Who doesn’t like the look of car knock off wheels? Thanks to a company called Bike Builders Bible, you can now give the 60’s look to your custom motorcycle. The company offers a series of wheels in many styles and sizes for most stock and custom applications, all available with a compatible knock off. If […]
Don’t know much about this retro looking custom sport bike, but I think it’s worth publishing in my Blog. On this one, bare steel and aluminum is the real deal. It was built by a shop called Krazy Horse Custom Cycles in England, a country whose custom motorcycle scene is a little bit too tame. […]
Custom Motorcycle Builders Talk About The 360 Brake
Published by June 1st, 2009 in Brakes, Builders, Customs, Videos and Wheels.Laconia Jamboree Bike Show and Swap Meet On June 13th
Published by June 1st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During your stay in Laconia, don’t miss the 3rd edition on June 13th. It’s for all the do-it-yourself, grass roots motorcycle builders and wave a giant middle finger into the face of the standard Laconia Bike Week scene. As the organizers states it: “We are the loud and obnoxious throwback to days past when owning […]
Mac Motorcycles. The 60’s Revisited With A Buell Engine.
Published by June 1st, 2009 in Builders and Customs.Don’t you love when you hear about a new company releasing concept bikes with the objective of becoming the new hit of the motorcycle industry? I do. And this story comes from the UK where very little was happening during these last 15 years when you […]
Tired of using those old kick arms that flop back to the kick position every time you ride? The boys at Nash Motorcycle state that they solved this problem. Developed and Patented by John Grant, machined into the arm of the Swift Kick are rare earth magnets that hold the kick pedal in place when […]
Jesse James Is A Dead Man TV Show Starts Tomorrow
Published by May 30th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Just a reminder that Jesse James’s new TV Show on Spike will air its first episode tomorrow Sunday at 10PM ET/9C. No, Jesse Jesse doesn’t have a death wish. What you will see are not stunts but challenges. Quite different. Don’t worry, Jesse already shot all 10 episodes a few months ago, and except a few […]
Allstate Insurance Motorcycle Sweepstake
Published by May 29th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.All big insurance companies are courting Bikers. And one of the best ways is to do it is to offer them a chance to win a custom motorcycle. You don’t need to be insured by Allstate or to buy anything. Of course you will need to give your full contact information which will feed a […]
Tennessee Big Mountain Run Is June 18/20th
Published by May 29th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.The Big Mountain Run location is off the beaten path, a very laid back Tennessee setting. It will start with a two day Gypsy tour of the Smokey Mountains including a visit to the “Wheels Through Time Museum”, and a run on both the Dragon (US129) and the Cherohola Skyway. The run will end at the […]
Former Mid-West Choppers Owner Chip Miyler Guilty Of Fraud
Published by May 28th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Chip Miyler and his wife were until October 14, 2005 the owners of Mid-West Choppers in Illinois, at which time they filed for both business and personal bankruptcy. According the filing, the business had liabilities of $2,315,325 and assets of $635,382. Personally, the couple had $1,633,221 in liabilities and $345,287 in assets. As I related in […]
Thanks to our recession everybody’s learning how to do and offer more for less. After the Chopper under $20K, the Bobber under 16K, now you can get a brand new old school Trike for under $19K. 88” RevTech Engine, 6-speed tranny, front end boots, open or enclosed primary, solo or dual seat, choice of paint jobs, […]
