Cruising with your legs tucked in all the time can get a little testy not to mention the whole heat issue and boot tracks on the pipe thing. Well, if your looking for a change Softbrake has just what the Dr. ordered in their billet Floorboard Spacer Kits. Available for both rider and passenger the […]
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Jesse James Sued For Fraud Over Wal-Mart Clothing Line
Published by November 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Bike builder Jesse James of West Coast Choppers is accused of allegedly pulling out of a clothing line agreement with California-based Fortune Fashion Industries LLC. The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court last Wednesday claims 1- that the original agreement was about a collaborative line of clothing to be distributed by Wal-Mart. 2- that […]
Get This Custom Motorcycle For $20.
Published by November 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As you already know, Kevin Baas teaches teenagers of Kennedy High School the art of building custom motorcycles. And from time to time, one of their bikes has to be sold or raffled to continue the financing of their metal shop program. Next drawing to get the bike featured here will take place during the […]
Battistinis 2 into 2 Bagger Header Pipes
Published by November 7th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Specifically for 2009 Harley-Davidson bagger models, these new two true dual header pipes are a stock replacement and take the stock heat shields. They eliminate the Cat and allow the gasses to flow unrestricted from each cylinder to each individual tail pipe. They give a noticeable increase in power and reduce the heat associated with […]
Designed and fabricated by Frankie Serrano, these new “Inferno’ Exhausts are available for Sportsters, Shovelhead, Evolution and Twin Cam engines. Finishes available are Chrome, Satin, Gloss, Silver and Black Ceramic.. All Ceramic exhausts are coated internally. Heat shields are included with several finish options and a 360 degree rotating end cap that comes in different […]
Baker New Powerbox Overdrive 6-Speed
Published by November 6th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.When Baker Drivetrain launched the Torquebox the prime objective was to have the ability to handle more torque than any other transmission and to offer unique aesthetics with a Function-Formed™ case design.
Tennessee Cracking Down On Illegal Motorcycle Helmets
Published by November 5th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The helmet choice debate began nearly 40 years ago, after many states passed laws requiring all riders to wear helmets. Since 1967, Tennessee’s universal helmet law has required helmets for all riders. Only 20 states have such a law, while the rest either have no law or target specific age groups. Many riders want to […]
An engine made up of 24 chainsaw motors!?! That’s a lot of pull at the drag race. Anyone ready to challenge?
Exile Cycles Parts for Stock Harley-Davidson Softails
Published by November 3rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Exile Cycles announce the introduction of a complete line of bolt-on parts for stock Harley Softails. Designed by Russell Mitchell, these components will allow you to transform your ride in to a custom with all the toughness and simplicity of an Exile, whilst maintaining all the function and reliability of the stock Harley.
The latest Sporty/Buell conversion from Redneck Engineering is designed to look like a Hardtail, but ride like a Softail. Based on the original Mutant conversion it is designed to accept most components from a donor bike.
Get rid of your stock football shape air intake and bolt on some horsepower. Mammoth Choppers introduces its billet aluminum high flow Hot Rod Series Air Intakes. This air cleaner utilizes a K&N high flow filter and the company states that horsepower gains range from 4 hp – 10 hp depending on tuning and pipe […]
Myrtle Beach New Bike Rally Ordinances Challenged In Court
Published by October 31st, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Attorney Alice Paylor who is representing Shank and Phil Schoonover, who owns Harley Davidson of Myrtle Beach argued their cases against the city of Myrtle Beach and answered questions from federal judge Perry Wooten for 3 hours on Thursday morning October 30. Shank’s attorney asked for an injunction against the city to prevent the enforcement […]
Saxon Motorcycles Expands In Scandinavia
Published by October 30th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Saxon Motorcycles Europe is proud to announce the launch of Saxon Motorcycles Scandinavia with a dealership in Denmark, Xtreme Machines in Glostrup (Copenhagen). A second dealership, Tailormade VTwin located in Malmö Sweden, will be opening his doors in March 2009. Saxon Motorcycles Europe has obtained the European Type Approval in February 2007 for the models […]
His name is Josh Ellingson. He was discovered” not a long time ago by Miles and Lorrie Brown of “Evil Twin Motorsickle” a custom motorcycles shop in beautiful Alberta, Canada. They first met him at a farmers market where Josh had a small table displaying some of the items he had made in his spare […]
I am fond of the beach cruiser look and of white wall tires. So, logically, at 1st glance I fell in love with this vintage motorbike by Ridley Motorcycles. It’s a small engine powered (49 or 70 cc) bicycle featuring the old-time look in a 1-piece tank frame (steel or aluminum), oversized 26” wheels, fender-mounted […]
Vintage Inspired “Honey Pot” Oil Filter
Published by October 29th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Ok, guys. It’s a motorcycle oil filter for oil and not a motorcycle pot for honey pot. Inspired by the “Hildebrandt” oil filters popularized during the ’50s and ’60s by Truckers and Hot Rod enthusiasts, the look, functionality and size have been improved for use on motorcycles by LA County Choprods. It’s cast, heat treated and […]
Progressive Suspension has just released the Air Dragger Shocks combining a machined aluminum air chamber, velocity sensitive, multi-stage valving and an internal progressive rate coil sprin. This clean and simple shock system mounts to all late model touring bikes and is powered by a clever compressor unit that simply attach with a Velcro into the […]
New Macho Retro Velocity Stack
Published by October 24th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.It’s called “Dicks Cool Unit” and was initially designed to bolt on a Mikuni carburetor. But with a provided adapter it fits CV, S&S and EFI units (up to 07). It is machined from aircraft grade aluminum and CNC cut to precision with a black anodized base, so you can paint, polish or plate to […]
Paughco 45 Bobber/Chopper Frame
Published by October 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Frames.This awesome new frame from Paughco will allow you to build yourself a very cool chopper using that ole 45-incher that’s been serving as a door stop for the past few of decades. Better yet the new Paugho 45 frame allows you to toss that old 3-speed and replace it with a 74 4-speed. The […]
The Real Story Behind The Easy Rider Movie Choppers
Published by October 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.With his astute slogan “If it ain’t long, it’s wrong”, fellow custom builder Sugar Bear builds long Springer front ends, and therefore long choppers, since now 37 years. And the man who started producing these zero flop smooth handling street-rideable choppers in 1971 knows a lot about the industry and its untold true stories. Like who really […]
Blings Cycles Nickled Knucklehead
Published by October 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Knuckle engine, or “61 OHV” as the Harley-Davidson factory originally called it, is a beautiful classic choice for many of today’s customs. In its 74” version it has enough punch (45 hp) to satisfy a lot of our riding needs, especially when placed in a rigid frame. “Nickled Knuckle” is a fine example of […]
Back to the basic look. I like these handlebars with the bolt style built-in risers. You would be nut not to try them if your bike project is in the style retro decadent or gloomy great depression. Conceived by Drucci Steel they are offered in 2 styles: the “Jersey Straight Shots” featured here (rise 4”, […]
Ken Glenn Cycles CB 750 Café Racer
Published by October 20th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It was in Daytona and I rode it (did you say reverse shifting?). A nice and very clean piece even if you don’t road race from bars to bars. And the good surprise is that Ken Glenn can build you one for about $7,000. Can’t beat that. Here what you get: a stock chassis, CB 750 […]
Softail Bobber. $19,500 VIN Included
Published by October 19th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.To offer a custom motorcycle with a VIN number for the price of an equivalent factory bike is the challenge of many custom shops. Many entered this market segment and try hard to get your business by offering the most bang for you hard earned (and I hope preserved) dollars. This model is from South […]
Friday morning. Although I know all Daytona and Ormond Beach secret roads, there is no way you can escape the traffic jam as soon as you arrive ½ mile away from Rossmeyer’s Destination Harley. Just count 45 minutes (if you arrive no later than mid morning) and you get your secure […]
Monster 24 and 26 Inch Front Fenders
Published by October 17th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.B’Cool Products has recently released their new 24” and 26” front fenders for both Metzeler and V-Rubber tires with the assistance of Metalsport Wheels. They are CNC spun from 12 gauge cold rolled steel and TIG welded. Fenders can be purchased pre-cut (as shown) or in builder blanks for the builders to add their own […]
