Most don’t know, but Vance and Hines doesn’t make only exhaust systems. Also intake air and filter cover kits in 2 designs (Drak left, Duke right) in chrome or black. These covers are shaped to increase venturi air flow and include a high flow washable and reusable air filter. Complete the package with Vance & […]
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Vance And Hines Air Filter Cover Kits
Published by May 28th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.This “Quadrant” will not help you solve astronomical problems, but I think that the industrial tool design of this side-mount license plate bracket is quite interesting to complete a retro look. Made out of cast aluminum it mounts off of your axle and includes the license plate bracket, the axle mount, and hardware. Optionally, you […]
Viper Motorcycle Company Monster 152” Billet Engine
Published by May 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Viper Powersports designs, produces and markets through an independent dealer network a line of premium custom V-Twin Super Cruiser motorcycles, V-Twin aftermarket engines and other related aftermarket products. The company designs and manufactures custom motorcycles, accessories and motorcycle engine component parts with patented technology using Computer Aided Design (CAD). Viper Motorcycle Company and Ilmor Engineering, […]
Titan And American Ironhorse Motorcycles. Will The Saga Ever End?
Published by May 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Could it be that you are still interested with what’s going on with “Clone Harley” companies Titan (3rd version) and American IronHorse (2nd version)? As I predicted in my post of April 23rd, American IronHorse has now filed for chapter 11-bankruptcy protection. Before filing for court protection, and as I told you before, American Iron Horse filed suit […]
It was the 1st choice of Arlen Ness during the recent Custom Chrome Europe Dealers Show. Another “All Turbo” custom bike to show you that Europeans are addicted to speed. Built by Riverside Motorcycles in France. Thanks Krugger for the link. (picture HRF)
Harley-Davidson Partners With AMD World Championship Of Bike Building
Published by May 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson becomes an official partner of AMD’s World Championship of Custom Bike Building and title sponsor of the Modified Harley-Davidson Class. It is a little bit surprising to some because Harley-Davidson has its own official Harley Bike Shows where it used to be that only motorcycles with a Harley title could compete. This rule was […]
Klock Werks Series Bagger Gauge Kits
Published by May 23rd, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Auto Meter is the official gauge of NHRA and NASCAR and now the unofficial easy-to-read hot rod style gauge for kustom baggers as designed by Klock Werks. The 2 companies have teamed up to deliver four new six-gauge kits to elevate any bagger project to the next level of custom.
In reaction to my post about the English Yamaha powered four wheel motorcycle, Keith Smith, Co-Owner and General Manager USA/Canada/Mexico Distribution & Sales of GG Quad North America sent me the following email (pics of the GG-Quad built for Basket Ball Star and motorcycle enthusiast Michael Jordan)
New 69 MM Open Belt Drive System For Late Harley Softails®
Published by May 21st, 2009 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Just released by Belt Drives LTD., this new, model specific is designed for use exclusively on 2007- 2009 Softail®. This latest conversion kit incorporates a 52 tooth front pulley and 69 tooth rear pulley. It’s a full 69 mm (2.72”) wide for a perfect combination of performance, strength, reliability and durability. Additionally BDL has developed […]
An Airstream is still one of my “fantasy-on-wheels”. This series, called the Victorinox, is a 125 units limited edition created to celebrate the Swiss Army maker’s 125th anniversary. Gorgeous in & out, it will set you back $59,000. It’s 19-foot long and features solid surface countertops, a retractable awning, modern […]
Texas Hardtail Scooter Show. Jesse James And More…
Published by May 21st, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“Hey Cyril. I want to let you & your readers know about my latest Texas Hardtails Scooter Show Podcast that’s up on my website. In episode 9 (video & audio), I interviewed Jesse James & talked to him about his new TV show Jesse James is a Dead Man, his appearance on Celebrity Apprentice & […]
Inverted Control Levers Are Back
Published by May 20th, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.I don’t need to explain why they are again so popular. But apparently, not many of you know where to buy a set of inverted levers. So, here an address where you can find them in 2 versions, smooth and teardrop finned designs. They are available for 7/8” and 1” handlebars, the levers hooking up […]
Sturgis 2nd Annual Baker Burnout Drags Competition Is August 7th
Published by May 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Events.Baker will bring again riotous fire and rubber-burning fury to the 2009 Sturgis Rally. 12 of the world’s top custom bike builders will go head-to-head in a no-holds-barred, tournament-style drag race competition. The unbridled mayhem will be unleashed Friday, August 7th in the main amphitheater at the Legendary Buffalo Chip, with the support of Spectro […]
The RideMaxx™ Plus Wireless EFI Tuner by AMFD lets you feel the power of what your bike can do with more upgraded features like; fuel accelerator pump to deliver extra fuel to match the engine’s needs and snappier throttle response during quick throttle movements. Includes software for most portable Bluetooth enabled devices and is wireless […]
Marcus Walz. Hardcore For Life.
Published by May 19th, 2009 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.My first contact with Custom Builder Marcus Walz was in 1993. He wrote an email congratulating me about my James Dean tribute bike called “Deanager”, telling me that he was also a huge Jimmy Dean fan. As a proof he also emailed pictures of his residence in Ockenheim, Germany showing black & white Dean’s pictures adorning most of […]
Building from the ground up, changing wheels and/or a front end/swingarm, and you will need to find the right spacers. Even a Pro Builder doesn’t know (and can’t know) in advance the width (or length) of spacers he (she) will need. Reason why anyone tinkering with bikes should have at all times a full set of […]
Wire Plus New Shield Wiring System
Published by May 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Wire Plus Powersports Electronics introduces their newly designed “Shield” wiring system that mounts the power control module and ignition switch together. The power control module features Solid State breakers that never need replacing, is waterproof and has separate circuits for the ignition, accessories, head light, running lights and an isolated compression release circuit. It also […]
Hand-Porting Motorcycle Engine Cylinder Heads. A Dying Art Form.
Published by May 17th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.For those who don’t know, “hand-porting” is modifying the intake and exhaust ports of an internal combustion engine to improve the quality and quantity of the air flow, hence your engine performance. It is a task that today’s generation of techs would rather leave to machines. But there are a handful of rebel-minded innovators left […]
Liability Trial Against Big Bear Choppers
Published by May 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Motorcycle are dangerous and potential liability exposure of Builders and Manufacturers is extremely high. A product liability trial arising out of an alleged custom motorcycle defect on a Big Bear Choppers motorcycle began yesterday in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.
Euro Festival. 15000 Bikers In The St-Tropez Gulf
Published by May 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sometimes I wonder why biker life is sometimes so difficult in some US cities (did I say Myrtle Beach?). Take the French Riviera small historic village of St-Tropez located in the most beautiful landscape you can imagine (have been there many times, done all the St-Tropez crazy stuff…). No place is more protected by environmentalists […]
Should A Motorcycle Always Look Like A Motorcycle?
Published by May 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.TSgt Randy Redman, of Public Affairs at USAF Thunderbirds sent me the following letter about a new OCC theme bike. Personally, I don’t challenge the quality of the fab. work or deny the fact that OCC has probably accomplished the mission assigned by its client Norhop Gruman, but I still think that a motorcycle should look like a […]
Steven Tyler and Dirico Motorcycles To Attend Sturgis Bike Week.
Published by May 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Dirico Motorcycles USA, the brand of Steven Tyler’s inspiration and Mark Dirico’s innovation, will be appearing at the 2009 Sturgis Bike Week. Tyler himself will be there performing with Aerosmith, the official band of the event. Dirico Motorcycles will be displaying bikes at the 7th Annual Metzeler Bike contest on Tuesday, August 4, at Buffalo […]
Brass Balls Military Bobber Raffle
Published by May 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Wheeler” (pictured on left with Builder Rick Fairless), a Vietnam Vet and president of Wheeler Industries, will is representing the custom Brass Balls Military Bobber on the over 2,000 miles “Long Road” event hosted by the Horse magazine. The Brass Balls Bobbers “Win the Military Bobber for the Troops Raffle” will raise money and awareness […]
California Considering Motorcycle Smog Checks
Published by May 13th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.I wrote a post on this topic 3 weeks ago. Blog reader Nicker forwarded to me this text inspired from a LA Times article. Watch out all bikers, because as you know, where California goes, so goes America. “Cars do it. Trucks do it. And now the state of California may require motorcycles to […]
Peace And Grease To All Ton Up Boys And Girls
Published by May 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I bet you don’t know many people specializing in building or rebuilding Café Racers. Steve Carpenter a.k.a “Carpy the Café Racer Ace” is an Englishman who planted his toolbox and lifts in California to show Americans his skills at building CB 750 Honda’s. His dad rode Café Racers in London back in the 50’s. And […]
New and Improved LA County Choprods Internal Throttle
Published by May 13th, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Gard Hollinger of LA County Choprods has redesigned his internal throttle assembly and he states that it is better then eve. This new unit now uses a “slide plunger” with 2 thread-in double ball bearing pin and bearing assemblies. In addition the new aluminum “outer tube” has (2 spiral travel grooves and has been lengthened […]
