You know about “no baffle” tickets! But you could not find curved baffles to fit inside your bended and twisted pipes. Powerbraidz is an exciting new flexible exhaust baffle that fits into curved or radius pipes like Grumpys, Martin Bros, Samson and a lot of other exhaust manufacturers. Not only do they quiet a bike […]
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Twistgrip Clutch Assembly
Published by October 15th, 2008 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.If clean is the name of your game, you want your handlebars without visible cables. So, you may already use an internal throttle system. You can adopt a similar approach for your clutch side by using a Twistgrip assembly.
Fighter Motorcycle By Confederate Motor Company.
Published by October 13th, 2008 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Only for the VVR’s (Very Very Rich). You can score one of only 45 of this very limited edition if you are ready to blow $100,000 (taxes, title, licensing, registration fees, and transportation costs are not included). It’s street legal, uses an aluminum/titanium and carbon fiber frame, a 120” engine that allegedly can propel you […]
Back In Time. Back In Black.
Published by October 13th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Black is beautiful and black is the new chrome when you want your bike to get this classic/basic old feel look. Crime Scene Choppers is offering a black powder coat finish for their Rapide line of custom parts. Black in contrast to polished aluminum (or the opposite) transforms your bike into a true rad ride. […]
Cafe Racer, Rockers And Rock’ N ’Roll
Published by October 12th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Alan Bernard of Santiago Choppers and myself share something in common. We are both baby boomers raised in Europe and consequently heavily exposed to the 60’s counterculture of the Rockers, Ton Up Clubs and Café Racers. Thanks largely to the increased interest in vintage motorcycles in general, classic Café Racers are back in our streets and on the […]
New 6” Big Brake From 360 Brake
Published by October 12th, 2008 in Brakes, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.As you know, one year ago the new management of 360 Brake decided to redesign their “invisible” brake. Here it is in a hub mounted self-contained 6” version. Evidently this new six-inch brake is designed to provide to bigger motorcycles increased stopping and thermal capacity compared to the standard 5” model. The company states that […]
Victory Motorcycles In Germany
Published by October 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During these last 2 years I didn’t stop hearing that Europe was the solution for motorcycle and parts manufacturers trying to compensate for sluggish sales in the US. I always agreed, even sharing advice with some of them. During the Intermot Tradeshow in Cologne, Germany Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris Industries, announced plans to […]
Play Texas Lottery. Win A Custom Motorcycle.
Published by October 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Must be a first in the industry. Custom Builder Grandeur Cycle was commissioned by the Texas Lottery’s Texas Ranger Scratch Off game to build 7 Texas-Theme Silver Edition custom motorcycles. The first model has already been the focus of attention at many promotional events throughout Texas and recently was on display at Southfork Ranch (Dallas […]
We love riding our “naked” bikes. But still, we need to carry stuff like a jacket, rain gear, a set of tools etc. Yes, you can ride with a backpack, but it’s not comfortable and quite annoying if you have a passenger.
Visit Daytona Biketoberfest Limpnickie Lot
Published by October 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last year it was one of the main attractions during Biketoberfest. And I bet that this year it will be the same. A place to see (and be seen) with a display of the new generation of custom builders bikes and parts, some skate boarding, BMX atmosphere and a lot of improvised and not so […]
Second Daytona “Biker Fusion” Is October 16th
Published by October 8th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will host a second “Biker Fusion” event during Daytona Biketoberfest. Held for the 1st time during the last Daytona Bike Week “Biker Fusion” helps support our troops and attendees will have a chance to see great bikes from some of the industry’s top builders and mingle with the A-list of the […]
Hey Cyril: “I just got done with a bike that I am chancing off for the American Red Cross Armed Forces Disaster relief Fund. We are only selling 500 tickets at 100.00 dollars a ticket so someone actually has a good chance to win. We are trying to get the American Red Cross and our […]
“The Chopper Challenge” Is On Tour
Published by October 7th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In previous posts I introduced you to “The Chopper Challenge”, the reality TV series airing on CMT network. Throughout the episodes you saw 9 motorcycle builders provided with a set of parts and having 30 days to complete a theme motorcycle, the theme being dictated by the brand sponsoring each episode. “The Chopper Challenge Experience” […]
Hi Cyril, ‘I’ve been reading your blog for quite some time now. I really enjoy seeing the new parts that are becoming available because I love motorcycles. But after seeing the Ferrari concept, I felt it was time to show you mine. I design, fabricate and finish my bikes myself.
Teardrop Seat Post Mounted Electronic Module
Published by October 5th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Wire Plus Electronics is proud to introduce their ’08-‘09 tear drop shaped seat post mounted system. This brand new system features a classic contemporary teardrop shaped chromed billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch. This assembly plugs into a pre-assembled harness that will be selected by the style of switches and […]
Italian Diamond For Your Carburetor
Published by October 3rd, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.This piece of Italian Jewelry will hide your carburetor and possibly this Diamond air cleaner may work as a chicks magnet. Machined from billet aluminum, the front cover is bolted through from the rear for a very clean look. The inside cover features an air directional cone that provide great airflow. Size is 7” X […]
Like burgers and ketchup Bikes and Diners mix very well with each other. This motorcycle was created by Garrison as a theme bike for a television show called “DINERS” which will air Sunday, October 5th at 6pm on Connecticut Public Television (CPTV). “DINERS” captures the joy of being on a motorcycle and finding those out-of-the-way […]
Here the plan. Bring a Buell Thunderbolt (or it will be provided). Guilty Customs will use most of the components of the donor bike, install them on a Twisted Choppers frame, fab in-house all other components, convert the new bike to a chain drive, and as a result you get a very reasonably priced and […]
A familiar name with a new look. Since their acquisition of GMA, Belt Drives Limited has made some style and design upgrades to the GMA brake calipers. While the internal design has not been changed they are now offered in both smooth black anodizing and mirror finish or show quality chrome. BDL/GMA calipers carry superior […]
Cyril Huze Blog Is 2 Years Old.
Published by September 30th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.On September 30th 2006, I was publishing my 1st Post titled “See You Next Post”. This new post is the 1421 eme published after 2 years of Blogging. Wow! Cyril Huze Blog is since 1 year the most visited, most read, most commented “Custom Motorcycle News” Blog in the world dedicated to the Custom Oriented […]
G2 Motorsports Custom 126” Engine
Published by September 30th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.G Squared Motorsports was initially formed in 2003 as a collaboration between Bryce and Smith to field an S&S powered V-Twin NHRA drag bike. As an example of their work, they combined the craftsmanship of S&S Cycle and their own innovation to produce something powerful and fast. Dyno runs have the 126 making over 150 rear wheel horsepower […]
Big Dog Introduces The 2009 Bulldog Bagger
Published by September 28th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.During the recent Dealers Meeting at their Wichita, KS headquarters Big Dog Motorcycles introduced the 2009 Big Dog Bulldog. For any motorcycle manufacturer having a bagger in its line is a must. So no surprise here. The question is how to differentiate your model(s) to conquer a market share dominated by Harley-Davidson. Evidently by proposing […]
Big Hog Daddy Is The Biggest Harley.
Published by September 27th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Clients of the F-Series Super Duty Ford truck buy it for work. What about the 2009 F-450 Harley-Davidson model edition named the “Big Hog Daddy”? I will say work, play, and show-off a lot. As usual the “motorcycle version” of this Ford truck has plenty of Harley-Davidson badges on the outside and the Harley-Davidson script […]
Detroit Bros line-up includes the Acid and Classic twists, which are hand forged from mild steel, turned and tapped, and chromed to a mirror finish. The Proof Coil and Moto Chain shift linkages are welded up from stainless steel, and then painstakingly polished. Remember, most stock FL models have linkages that measure 12.75″, and all […]
The Goblin. A Little Monster For $15,000.
Published by September 26th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.America is struggling trying to manage its debts. But you still want to ride something else than a factory bike. The boys at Savage Cycles have a solution that would be approved by FED Chairman Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Paulson because both of them want you to live and ride within or under your means. […]
I have seen a couple of Ferrari theme motorcycles. But none using Ferrari modern and vintage best lines, technology and engine. This is a V4 engine based on the Ferrari Enzo Block shape.
