They are in Daytona this week, and in case you miss them there or don’t go to Bike week, you can check them out right now in this video. They are both the work of sculptor Kim Brandell of Brandell Studios in Key Largo, Florida.
Archive for the 'Customs' Category
Blogging Days & Nights. What Time Is It?
Published by March 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.How is it to cover Bike week? Bloggers and reporters from all over the world find themselves working together late at night or very soon in the morning in improvised press rooms looking like hotel lobbies, bars or like here private homes. Tonight, while wild parties are going on in the bars of Daytona Main […]
Seen in Daytona. New Hayabusa Body Kit
Published by March 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Here a new body restyling kit called “Menace” inspired by the lines of the Lamborghini Gallardo. It will transform any 1999-2007 Hayabusa in a sleeker European 2-wheel work of art. It is made out of high quality fiberglass and conceived to be a perfect fit bolt-on. The kit is […]
Renegade Magazine Daytona Party Is March 6th.
Published by March 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Hey Cyril, I just wanted catch you up on what’s going on with Renegade Biker Magazine. First off we have changed our name to simply Renegade! So from this point on Renegade Biker will now be known as Renegade Magazine. The main reason for the name change is so we can expand our coverage, with […]
Daytona Bike Week. The Limpnickie Lot Is Hot.
Published by March 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Next Generation is at it again. Back in Daytona for Bike Week, the Limpnickie Lot builders have a whole week of events planned. From paintball wars and a Honda Bash to one of the maddest new chopper shows in Daytona. Tuesday, March 3rd – Motorcycle rights seminar with Rogue, Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member. […]
Transform Your Stock Harley Softail In A Tough Exile Machine.
Published by February 28th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Didn’t have much time in Cincinnati to talk to Russell Mitchell, himself also very busy showing his new wares at the V-Twin Expo. But he told me he would send me the info about his new line of parts conceived to transform a stock Harley Softail into a tough Exile machine. In a few words, […]
Daytona Bike Week Flash News 1
Published by February 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Getting updates coming from Daytona (I will arrive Monday morning). I hear that arrivals yesterday and this morning are a little bit slow. But it’s only Friday. Is it going to be Bike Weak? (no, it’s not a typo) – Billy lane called me. His mind is full of new projects. I admire him for this. […]
About to leave for Daytona Bike Week, something I know for sure is that I am going to see more stock & custom trikes. And you guessed it, the trend is Retrooooooo! As an example of what you can build is this nostalgia body kit offered by Santiago Chopper out of Tampa, FL. where you can […]
French builder Frederic Duban of “Dub Performance” is so proud of his new “Bobster” built on a Buell base, than he cannot resist doing a few wheelies. Just for you…Don’t worry about the few French words in this video. In substance it means “F… stock bikes. Buy one of my Bobsters”. Yes, Fred…
Yes It Can…Stop Engine Oil Spitting
Published by February 23rd, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Do you have a bottom breathing motor that spews all over the place after sitting for an extended period of time. I am pretty sure it happened to you. Lee at Wimmer Machine states that this little billet beauty, poetically called “Puke Can”, can stop your oily mess. CNC machined unit will clamp to your […]
New US Assembled RevTech® 125” Engine
Published by February 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.During the V-Twin expo, Custom Chrome introduced the all-new RevTech 125”. The company states that the RevTech 125” offers upgrades over traditional V-Twins that make it truly one of the “best of the best.” Starting with a clean slate, their engineers incorporated the best features and technology the market has to offer to create a […]
An Art Deco Treasure. 1934 Concept Motorcycle.
Published by February 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have a huge passion for the Art Deco and the “Streamline Moderne” movements, both popular design styles between 1925 and 1939, and yes, invented by a small group of French designers, then exported all over the world. Just look at this 1934 BMW R7 concept motorcycle just restored to its former glory.
Jeff Nicklus To Build 20 Rat Bikes
Published by February 21st, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Not the kind that have fallen apart over time. And anyway they are not built, but aged…and just maintained. Instead, Jeff Nicklus is in the process of building 20 new custom motorcycles for a group named “The Desert Rats Group” made up of American Citizens living and working in Kuwait. It just happened that Jeff […]
Old School Seat Post Power Control Box
Published by February 20th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Of course you noticed. The Old School customization trend is so strong that everything new has to look old. It includes state-of-the-art parts like this housing, power control module and key switch housing assembly from Wire-Plus. This system features a CNC machined “old school” ball-milled look on its teardrop shaped billet assembly and includes a […]
nUCLEUS is a conceptual project that will be featured in a book called “Nonobject Design Fiction”. I quote: “We believe that a new breed of alternative fuel vehicles deserves a new level of experience. Why must motorcycles mimic each other DNA. Why motorcycles mirror ferocious animals from the wild? Are we capable of doing it […]
The Sweet Sound Of A Timeless Motorcycle
Published by February 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Here is a sound bite of a Running Timeless Motorcycle.
Show the world that you are a Motor Head by accessorizing your body like you do for your ride! Yes, these are Piston Rings manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel and CNC machined in house by a company called BikeDesignz. The underside of the ring is comfort notched which holds the piston design in place. Men’s […]
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Events During Daytona Bike Week 2009
Published by February 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will return to the Doghouse Bar and Grill on Main Street in Daytona. In keeping with The Doghouses’ reputation as “the place to party in Daytona,” this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse line-up will feature some of the industry’s best custom bikes, builders, and special events. In addition the Doghouse […]
Change Your Harley Backrest Without Changing It
Published by February 16th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.I am pretty sure that you are not crazy about the stock triangle found on the detachable backrests of Road Kings, Street Glides, Road Glides and Electra Glides. Harley-Davidson must know because they propose an after-market upgrade backrest plate, but it is still a boring triangle. Ironspirit offers an extended line […]
Your Bike Deserves A Fix
Published by February 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.What if for the price of 1 oil change or 2 you could fix or improve the look and performance of your bike? Fix My Hog® Inc. is the creator of three critically acclaimed do-it-yourself Harley-Davidson® motorcycle maintenance DVDs which gained rave reviews from the public and critics alike. In it, following the explanations of […]
As you know now, during the 9th annual V-Twin Expo, Big Dog Motorcycles® received the Bike of the Year Award from Paisano Publications for its new 09 model called “Wolf”. It’s quite a pretty cruiser style bike showing beautiful lines and a lot of muscle from any angle you look at it. Exactly what a […]
Called “Over-Under” Series these new designs fit 86 to 09 Softail and Dyna Harley-Davidson models and Customs. For the “non-yellowing pipes’ conscious bikers, they all feature large full length shields. For the “noise level and anti-pollution” abiding citizens they are equipped with (removable) baffles and 02 sensor bungs. Available in chrome or black. They also […]
Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas New Website
Published by February 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In Cincinnati, fellow builder Rick Fairless reminded me about his new digital space. Coding, programming and updating a website being as time and money consuming as building a high end full ground up custom motorcycle, I guess he deserves a plug in my Blog. Especially because he made the effort to publish more than 6500 […]
2009 V-Twin Expo “Excellence in Motorcycling” Award Winners
Published by February 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You asked for it over and over. Below is the list of the 2009 Leaders Of The Industry who received their trophies from Dave Nichols, Chief Editor of Easyriders Magazine (thank you Ben for refreshing my memory shot during the Grand Ballroom ceremony after a couple of “Cuba Libre”*). Motor of the Year: S&S Cycle KN Motor. […]
Hey, long trip riders, you are going to love this huge capacity (a whopping 3200 cubic inch) Deluxe Tail Bag that Saddlemen will introduce in a few days at the V-Twin Expo. It has a unique cool design, is easy to mount and is full of very interesting features. A universal quick-detach mounting system quickly […]
Sucker Punch Sally’s Unveils 5 New Custom Bikes
Published by February 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Cincinnati. Another pole of attraction (I mean during the trade show, not after hours) was the Sucker Punch Sally’s display where 5 new bikes were unveiled. One, dubbed “The Workingman”, is similar to “The Traditional” but with a DNA Springer, Ultima transmission and solid color paint for $18995 and $1000 with a $1000 […]
