Isn’t refreshing to see a Chopper among a see of Bobbers, especially when it is a Chopper looking like…a true Chopper. 100% Finnish style, but of course inspired by the California Choppers of the late 60’s, it was built in Finland by a shop called “Flying Choppers” and recently […]
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Last Ride Customs Hand Tooled Seats
Published by April 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Another good address in Michigan for all your custom seat needs. As in most good upholstery shops, it’s the boss himself who is going to hand make and stitch your seat or bag. Adam Croft just redid his website and shows you a wide selection of his awesome seats ordered by the custom builders who are household […]
Inaugural Bike Week New Orleans. May 6th-10th
Published by April 24th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.No major bike event in New Orleans since 2005 hurricane Katrina. So, it is time to give all Louisiana and neighboring States a big bike fest. And the organizers of the Inaugural Bike Week New Orleans intend to throw a party to rival its famous Mardi Gras. Entertainment, friendly locals, custom bikes, music, Cajun food […]
New Controls By Stevenson’s Cycle
Published by April 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.These new controls conceived by Steve Broyles Sr. of Stevenson’s Cycle are made of steel instead of billet aluminum. Controls are available with left side shifter or hydraulic foot clutch and are sold in sets or separately. They fit all 4-speed frames, as well as Softails up to 99. They will fit 2000 and up […]
We all need a taillight and you don’t want one on your build looking like most of the others. This one was so simple to imagine that it is quite original. It’s made out of billet aluminum with a LED bulb (stronger light and no breaking filament because of vibrations) and a red lens. Available in polished […]
A Message From Dar Holdsworth
Published by April 22nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Cyril. “Great news. From this day forward ALL Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers will come standard at the same price with a Baker 5 speed transmission, even the Model 1. With the exception of the Model 1, all other BBB&C will have the option to upgrade to a 6 speed Baker at a very reasonable […]
Viper Motorcycle Announces New Dealers And 2009 152″ Diamondback Model
Published by April 22nd, 2009 in Builders and Customs.Viper Motorcycle Company, announces new dealers and the shipping to its Dealers Network of the new “Diamondback” model, their second generation Super Cruiser. Among the new dealers is Rick Fairless’s Strokers Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Bikers Custom in El Paso, Texas, Bikers Dream in Alpharetta, Georgia, Rainbow Cycles in Rogers, Arkansas, etc. Terry Nesbit, President of Viper […]
Is it because of my European genes, because every day I was seeing one passing by my high school, or simply because I love bare bones skinny looking bikes? I always loved Triumphs. And with the retro trend in full swing I enjoy seeing builders of American bikes taking inspiration and parts from many foreign […]
Fellow builder Jerry Covington let me know about his brand new website, but instead of telling you that it’s better than the former one I looked at his online catalog at found these Fork Bells that I like. Aluminum CNC machined they are available in chrome, cut contract black and black with diamond edge and fit 80 […]
Does The Market Need Another Ignition cover? No. Maybe…
Published by April 21st, 2009 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Every builder/manufacturer is selling one. Finned, grooved, smooth, spiked, with a devil head, a Maltese cross, etc, and as many logos & names as the industry counts. The thought of bringing one more ignition cover doesn’t make any sense except that they have always been a top-selling item. So the boys at Biltwell decided to […]
Master Bike Builder and Artist Chicara Nagata recently showed his custom motorcycles in a New York City Gallery . Zen and the art of motorcycle creation? Yes, knowing that Chicara can spend 7500 hours on one of these liquid chrome masterpieces Superb attention to details with a kinetic result.
Ten days ago, during the Donnie Smith Bike Show, groups of teenagers belonging to several high schools were competing with their new builds, both to get acknowledgment from their pro peers present at the show and to win some trophy gold offered by IronWorks Magazine. In the Chopper Class Challenge competing with their bike named “Betty” featured […]
2 Rat’s Hole Shows This Weekend At Florida Leesburg Bikefest
Published by April 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As you can see The Rat from the Rat’s Hole Show is well and alive and never looked so euphoric. Must be because the Rat’s Mates are much prettier than at the time, many years ago, when I was the Head Judge of the Bike Shows. This intro (I had […]
Best Production Bobber Of 2009. Only $15,995.
Published by April 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When in February Dar Holdsworth from Brass Balls Bobbers gave me a preview on his new production Bobber called Model 1, it immediately pleased my designer eyes. But having seen so many Bobbers marketed with the over-used and not so accurate slogan “Just Under $20,000 For The Blue Collar Guy!” my question was “what is […]
Battistinis New Air Filter And Horn.
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Electrical and Engines.This new contemporary air filter from Battistinis is a straight bolt-on. The unique three part kit includes a patented Arlen Ness Stage 1 Big Sucker kit to fit all Harley Davidson® EVO big twins, Twin Cams and Sportster models.
I like them simple, always looking ready for new spins. Coolness without going overboard. A bike that many could build in their garage, reason why I show it to you. Seen in Germany during the recent Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show, this little chopper was built by USM Motorcycles near Hannover, a long time importer […]
Maybe it’s because of taste, of age, or because she told you so. Ready for a conversion by adding 1 more wheel to your ride? Santiago Chopper, out of Tampa, builds a lot of custom trikes, turns a lot of stock Harleys into 3-wheelers, and even produces some of his own propriatery parts to do […]
Roland Sands Design introduces their new Tracker Grips. Wrapped with Renthal™ rubber to ensure that your hand never slips off, no matter how hard you twist the throttle. These grips feature RSD speed-dots to compliment the RSD Venturi Speed 7 air cleaner and RSD wheels. They are also CNC- Machined from billet aluminum and are […]
Jesse James Is A Dead Man. Exclusive Interview.
Published by April 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The TV show series will start on Spike May 31 at 10 pm est.
With its very high gas tank, all its hand made parts and and fancy details, what a better name for this 3-wheeler than “High Roller”. Built by british shop “Destiny Cycles”, I can imagine it rolling down London West End financial district, scaring the hell out of these ex High Rollers […]
Billy Lane Plea Deal Reaches An Impasse
Published by April 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Billy Lane’s DUI manslaughter case went again before a Brevard County, FL circuit judge this morning at 9 am. Attorneys were expected to notify the court of their progress on plea negotiations. It was expected that Billy Lane would enter a plea deal this morning. But Billy’s attorney Eisenmenger stated again that he disagrees with […]
The VAIL (left picture) is a non-directional, split, 5-spoke design developed to maximize light effect created by ever-changing angles on the individual spokes. Vail’s sophisticated simplicity provides a sleek universal style for Baggers and Choppers alike. The SIOUX is a perfect match for any tribal, flame, or wildly painted bike style.
In the series Best Of the “Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show”, this cute both simple and sophisticated little chopper named “Build A Billy”. It won the title in the category “Modified Harley-Davidson”. It was built by famous German builder Thunderbike, a shop whose custom bikes received a lot of gold during these last 3 years. […]
American Chopper Kicks Off 6th Season
Published by April 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Difficult to believe that the Teutels are returning to The Learning Channel for a 6th season of “American Chopper”. Like it or not, it is the proof that they still have a very large audience. Trust me, TV channels are not in the charity business and only go to programming bringing a big audience = commercial advertising […]
Got an old “Flatty”? (I am searching for a good one..). Look at what you can do with it when using the new components offered by Paughco to resurrect the 45’s. You can buy from them their new rigid frame and transmission plate (don’t use the 3-speed an […]
Black Leather, Fast Bike And Greasy Hair. Is It You?
Published by April 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.If it is…read this letter sent to me by Mike Seate, publisher of the Café Racer Magazine. “Build ‘Em Up, Show ‘Em Off. Got something cool, fast and sleek in your garage? Café Racer magazine, the U.S.-based quarterly, is hosting a trio of Ride-In Bike Shows this summer. The first event jumps off on June […]
