Created in 1985, Beringer (France) is a leader specialist of high performance and innovative braking systems for motorcycles, quads, automotive and aircraft. Smaller than its main competitor Brembo, Gilbert & Veronique Beringer are probably some of the most creative people in the braking business. New evidence of their skills is this prototype inboard braking system […]
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Beringer New Inboard Braking System
Published by December 3rd, 2008 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Discounts Are Now Available At California Customs
Published by December 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“In an effort to get more people onto custom bikes we have come up with a few discount programs. All active duty military, police and fire personnel get a discount of $600. We are also offering special introductory pricing on our 2 newest Bagger models until the end of 2008. From November 1, 2008 through […]
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Dave Cook On Discovery Channel
Published by December 1st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A little bit of TV exposure will certainly not hurt a Custom Builder and even help a little bit our industry. We need it. Dave Cook and crew from Cook Customs will be featured on the Discovery Channel in a series called “Sturgis Motorcycle Mania” or “Sturgis Live To Ride”. The show will air Tuesday December […]
Rat’s Hole Shows New Prestige Award.
Published by December 1st, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“Hi Cyril. I hope you had a Great Thanksgiving. I thought you would like to see the New Trophy for our show. Mark Patrick from Biker Art did the sculpture and we are casting them. We feel that everyone will want the new Prestige Award for bike building. It’s BIG, over 26” tall and a […]
Ridley, America’s automatic motorcycle specialist has also developed a very nice line of motorized bicycles. 3 new production models just arrived on time for the holidays in retailer’s showrooms. They are “The 1903”, “The Twin” and the limited edition “MP”. They are as close to a vintage look as it can be with their white […]
Big Dog Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary And 25,000th Motorcycle
Published by November 30th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.With 25,000 bikes sold, Big Dog Motorcycles is still the # 1 factory-custom manufacturer owning a market share of 55% to 60%. And to keep its leadership the company is pushing an international presence and will soon open 8 dealers in Canada. For 2009, Big Dog has 3 new models: Wolf, Coyote and Bulldog bagger. […]
In December, Indian Motorcycle is going to open 6 new dealerships. In Omaha, NE. Pittsburg, PA. Detroit. MI. Paducah, KY. Wichita, KS, Phoenix, AZ. Each of the initial 50 Indian dealerships will feature interior space entirely devoted to selling and servicing Indians and official Indian parts and accessories and will be staffed by an experienced […]
Sucker Punch Sally Launches The Destination Duo
Published by November 26th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Equal parts old-school and modern, the Destination Duo bike celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first fully suspended American motorcycle. The motorcycle is nostalgically styled after the Harley-Davidson Duo Glide while featuring the modern components standard on all Sucker Punch Sally’s models In partnership with motorcycle entrepreneur Bruce Rossmeyer, SPS created 50 of these limited edition […]
Kudos must be given to any motorcycle company creating a niche market and being successful at marketing its products. Campagna Motors is a young Canadian company that designs, manufactures and distributes unique “race car type” 3-wheel vehicles combining performance, fun & style. I promise that if you are a sports car fan you are going […]
New 2009 Wheels From RC Components
Published by November 25th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.It’s the sesaon, between now and February (Dealers V-Twin Expo), when most parts manufacturers are going to relase their new products. One of the first to do so is RC Components with a new line of wheels in polish, chrome, black anodizing or the new look of these last 3 years, polish against black anodizing. Of couse, all […]
Ironhead Sportster Frame
Published by November 24th, 2008 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.How many times I got this one? Looking for a frame for my Ironhead… Here the answer from Nash Motorcycles. It features a 35 degree rake, 2″ stretch down tube, and 3″ stretch backbone. Accepts up to 140 series rear tire, and fits 1957-1981 Ironhead Sportster engines. MSRP is $1,085.00. Call the boys at Nash […]
High School Built Custom Motorcycle
Published by November 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Bernice Mac Naughton High School Bike Klub is an after-school program that helps the kids learn about self-worth, induces confidence and respect while teaching the all the trades involved in custom motorcycle construction and creation.
I like lawyers only when they are tinkering with motorcycles. So, James Hugh, a lawyer by profession, deserves this post for creating a very cool motorized bicycle paying homage to the racing motorcycles of beginning of the last century. I don’t tell you more because there is a full interesting story about it by going […]
You are looking at a combination camera and multi-tools called “Le Coultre Compass” invented in 1936 by Noel Pemberton Billing (1881-1948), an English aviator, inventor and British Lord. The phantom camera was used by spies and although I am not one I dream of owning such an art piece. But its rarity made a buyer […]
Legal Battle To Keep Hell Bent Motorcycles Open
Published by November 20th, 2008 in Builders and Customs.The owner of Hell Bent Custom Motorcycles, Ray Shott, shut his doors last week. He said he was forced out not by the tough economic times, but by a City Hall that said this business doesn’t conform to the city’s general plan. Shott said he got a business license in June and two months later […]
Hot-Shot Curved License Plate Assembly From Custom Chrome
Published by November 20th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This custom taillight & license plate holder is CNC- machined in a curved shape to fit the styling of most rear fenders. Made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, the ‘Hot-Shot’ is chrome-plated and features a black steel backing plate and is available with or without a curved red LED crescent style tail light which also has […]
A Moment In life Can change Everything. Except Motorcycle Passion.
Published by November 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Every bike story has a beginning, but to really know how biking gets into your blood you need to start at the very first bike. Matt Flynn’s first bike was a 1959 Schwinn bicycle with a Briggs and Stratton 3hp motor where he mounted the engine on a piece of 2’x4’, using metal brackets and […]
Dakota Digital For American Ironhorse Motorcycles.
Published by November 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Dakota Digital has made their first ever product designed specifically for American Ironhorse Motorcycles. All kits include a triple chrome plated CNC machined mounting bracket and a harness that plugs directly into the stock wiring on the motorcycle. All mounts allow you to mount either on top of, or bellow the bars. Kits are available […]
Every custom builder “see” how a factory motorcycle can be improved aesthetically and/or technologically. Arlen & Cory Ness just gave a style makeover to the Polaris Victory Vision, the “revolutionary” touring motorcycle powered by a fuel-injected, air-and-oil cooled, SOHC eight-valve 1731cc ‘Freedom’ V-twin engine producing 92 horsepower. The launch of this Signature Vision happens at […]
Roger Goldammer Wins Las Vegas Artistry In Iron Competition.
Published by November 14th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It happened during Las Vegas Bikefest October 2-5, 2008. Artistry in Iron, the peer-judged, invitation-only custom bike building competition, featured some of the most innovative custom bike building BikeFest has seen yet. With 20 builders gathering from all corners of the U.S. and Canada, the competition was steeper than it has ever been.
CARB Endorses S&S Emissions Certification Lab.
Published by November 14th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has included the S&S Emissions Certification Lab on its list of testing facilities that are capable of performing the motorcycle exhaust and evaporative emission testing for evaluation of aftermarket devices. This allows S&S to complete the testing necessary for receiving Executive Orders on aftermarket engine and exhaust parts for […]
“There are many ways a man can express himself. But there are not many things I can do. I have found something on which I will pour my life. I do not know if I will make it to the end of the road, so all I can do is ride toward that place. A […]
How To Build A Legal Custom Motorcycle?
Published by November 12th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As an individual (or even a professional) if you don’t know all the correct answer(s) and have never heard of EPA, ARB, SMV. ECO, you are better off reading an excellent article published by HotBikeWeb. In a few paragraphs easy to understand you will comprehend what can and can’t be done when you want to […]
AIM Clutch Solutions For Harley V-Rod
Published by November 11th, 2008 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.AIM (Advanced Innovational Machinery) offers heavy-duty clutch springs for ’02 and later V-Rod models. The company states that they are 30% stronger than stock springs. Good for a high performance engine, Turbo or Super charged. Compatible with their VP clutch and Kevlar clutch plates. Their clutch for V-Rod (part VP-VRSC) works like a lock-up clutch […]
Custom Seat For Harley-Davidson Crossbones
Published by November 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.This new custom seat for Harley-Davidson Crossbones is an all leather direct bolt on application. It uses all the original OEM hardware & springs. Lowers the seat height by 2 inch and has built-in curve for back support, with a base made from nine-gauge steel. Black with gray top stitch. Custom colors & hand tooling […]
