Part of their current series of replacement frames Paughco is now offering this precision fit frame for Road King. It’s a perfect replacement for stock 1998 and up FLT frames. The Paughco FLT chassis comes with 28° rake and accepts Twin Cam 88 and Evolution engines with matching touring model transmissions. It is also designed […]
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Replacement Frame For Road King
Published by January 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Frames.Harley-Davidson Launches The Dark Sportster Iron 883
Published by January 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Dark Custom Series is the Harley-Davidson answer to the problem of its aging baby boomers clientele. This blacked out line already proved that it tends to attract youngest riders. It already includes the Cross Bones, the Nightster, the Street Bob, the Fat Bob and the Night Train.
Broken Spoke Saloon Rolling Museum Of Vintage Motorcycles
Published by January 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jay Allen and the Broken Spoke Saloon’s Rolling Museum of vintage bikes and cars are on tour with the 2009 Easyriders V-Twin Shows. “I’m out here with mostly my Old Skool bikes. It’s what I call ‘the working man’s collection’, but the response has been great,” said Allen. “People want to have their pictures taken […]
The End Of The Motorcycle World The Way We Knew It.
Published by January 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I read your comments. And most agree on how we arrived in this complete economic mess. We all know that materialism became the non-official religion. Today, the new government rolls out its latest weapons to contain our recession. And during this time, our motorcycle industry’s best names continue to work harder and harder to stay […]
Because of leverage high ape hangers increase the chance of having your handlebars rotate inside your risers. Nash Motorcycle Company has designed these one of a kind set of risers and claims that they prevent slippage with excellent clamping and increased surface area. Machined out of aluminum. Made in the USA. Available in 2″, 4″,6″,8″ black, […]
Just in time to kick off 2009, Gangster Choppers launches their brand new website and they want me to tell you. The new site features 98% new content, never seen before pictures and tons of biker related information. The Online Store features dozens of Gangster Choppers Brand parts that goes into building their award winning […]
Hot Rod Inspired. Speedster Gas Caps.
Published by January 24th, 2009 in Accessories, Builders and Customs.Inspired by vintage Indy race car hardware designs, this flip-open and vented cap offers unmatched styling and functionality reminiscent of the old Hot Rod spirit era. The handcrafted aluminum cap, with a stain finish, contrasts the mirror finish stainless double latch. A die-cut gasket is included. The 3.125” diameter cap bolts right into a weld-in […]
Biker Rally In Memory Of Custom Builder Jerry Graves.
Published by January 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.An outpouring of sympathy from the area motorcycle community is fueling a memorial on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Lake Worth Bike Night, FL is hosting a special Jerry Graves Memorial starting at 7PM. A portion of the proceeds from fund raising efforts will be donated to Michaele Graves “Hot Rod”, son of Jerry Graves. Jerry […]
Gard Hollinger and the crew at LA County Choprods pimp bikes and would like you to do same on your bike by using their new “Pinche“ gas tank. This gas tank features an inset panel detail on each side and is designed to mount “Frisco” style (high on the backbone of the frame). The one-piece bottom minimizes […]
In the custom motorcycle industry Wilwood is less known than other brands. The reason may be that during 30 years Wilwood focused its efforts on high performance brakes for competition. On any given weekend, you can find Wilwood proprietary parts competing at events around the world. Today Wilwood Engineering develops a line of brake products […]
Falling In Love With The Victory Core Concept Motorcycle
Published by January 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When I fall in love, it’s always at first glance. And it’s true even for motorcycles. This Friday morning the Victory Core Concept Motorcycle is unveiled at the International New-York Motorcycle Show. Images immediately pop up on my laptop screen. Good vibrations. Instant desire to know more about it, […]
Of course it comes from the UK where a team of Englishmen have decided that the Jaguar leaper cat logo could be a good base for a custom motorcycle…or sculpture on 2 wheels. I don’t don’t know if it runs properly, hope that it’s more reliable than a Jaguar on […]
Saddlemen New Universal Teardrop Smooth Saddlebags
Published by January 14th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Today’s cruisers are streamlined and need bags with a matching feel. For a modern look, a teardrop shape is the name of the game. Besides looking great, the streamlined shape allows stock turn signal locations to be used, eliminating some of the hassle of mounting other saddlebags. These bags include solid adjustable mounting brackets and […]
Choppers Inc. Stacked Oil Cap
Published by January 12th, 2009 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Aluminum, copper & brass. The most noble materials and best color combination for many motorcycles. Here a fine example of precision machined sheets of aluminum, copper and brass stacked in an oil cap in 2 versions to fit Harley-Davidson stock oil tanks from 65 to 99 and from 00 to 08. This design should now be declined on grips, pegs, […]
Timeless Motor Company New Sponsor Of Cyril Huze Blog
Published by January 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Is there a market for vintage motorcycle replicas? You bet. There is already a big one for cars. Especially if the reproduction is a masterpiece of authenticity offered at a very reasonable price. As you can see by the banner under this post, after 10 years of casting work, reproducing molds and special tooling, Timeless […]
Death Of Custom Motorcycle Builder Jerry Graves
Published by January 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Very sad news this Saturday morning. Custom builder Jerry Graves, one of my professional neighbors in South Florida, was found dead this morning in his home. Born in Frankfort, Indiana in 1971, he was a 3rd generation biker who started modifying his own bike when he was 16 years old, then built his 1st full-blown custom at […]
Bargain Of The Month. A Black Bird For $15,000.
Published by January 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.No. I am not going to turn my Blog into a classified ads website, but I may, from time to time feature what is really a bargain for my readers. Like this just completed bitching ride for sale at $15,000, a price lower than an “equivalent” stock Harley-Davidson. The partial list of parts includes: A […]
“Wind Chill: 4,000 Below” is a retail incentive program, effective now, for buyers of 2007 & 2008 Big Dog motorcycles. Cash allowances are to help retail clients make Big Dog Motorcycles more accessible, but also, of course, to help dealers get rid of some of the pre-2009 models. Cash allowances are as following: • $4,000: […]
Tail Burner By Guilty Customs
Published by January 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.No fancy LED’s. No chrome. Only pure retro style for this new taillight proposed by Guilty Customs. Just hand polished aluminum body, brass hardware and a bracket pivoting to any angle for either over, under and side mounting. 3″ long, 2″ round & 2 1/2′ high. Glass is cut from old Harley lens (to be authentic […]
Keino Introduces The “Red Hook” Frame.
Published by January 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Keinosuke Sasaki a.k.a. Keino , self proclaimed “Master Manipulator of Motor And Metal” and acclaimed Custom Builder, former right hand of Indian Larry and former partner of Paul Cox, is launching a new rigid frame. It’s called “Red Hook” (name of neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY where Keino is installed)), features a straight line from neck to axle […]
Easyriders V-Twin Show Tour
Published by January 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You just built a new cool bike, want to get a chance to have it featured in one of the Easyriders Group magazines. No better place than to show it in one (or several) of the 6 Easyriders V-Twin Bike Shows. Show time starts in Pomona, CA (January 10-11), then Sacramento, CA (January 17-18), Charlotte, NC […]
2009 Indian Chief Motorcycles Delivered To Dealer Network
Published by January 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.After almost five years of investment, product development, testing, and dealer development, Indian Motorcycle announced that the first shipment of limited production 2009 Indian Chiefs has been shipped to 7 dealerships across the nation. Production of the 2009 Indian Chief is limited to 750 units. The key people responsible for the re-launch of Indian are […]
Looking for an aggressive, in your face styling exhaust for your bagger? Here a “Bag Pipes” 2 in 1 system by Street Walker with 1 7/8” headers funneling into a high performance merge. The 3-inch collector flows seamlessly into a muffler coming standard with a 2 1/4″ x 11 inch perforated baffle wrapped with a […]
Obama Inaugural Parade Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.
Published by January 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.January 20 is inauguration day for President-Elect Barack Obama. The week of festivities will include the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, Inaugural Address and of course the Inaugural Parade. The Frederick, MD Harley-Davidson dealership competed with others across the nation to win the honor to provide the 12 Harleys leading this inaugural parade through the streets of […]
Another Lightning Rod Custom Motorcycle
Published by January 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It has only be seen in Daytona this past Biketoberfest for one day, and it was displayed with the Renegade wheels display at Destination Daytona, personally invited by Chuck Frederick owner of Renegade wheels. It features a rigid US Choppers frame with 35-degree rake, 23” front and rear wheels by Renegade, 113” Ultima engine equipped with […]
They spent years in the motorcycle industry with other companies. Now, they created Coastal Moto and for 2009 released 4 new wheel designs with matching rotors and pulleys for Harley-Davidson, Metric Cruisers and Sport Bikes. They claim that their prices are lower by about $200 per wheel versus the ones offered by the big wheel […]
