In 1948, during its introduction, who would have thought that the Overhead Valve (OHV) Panhead model would still influence motorcycle styling, would remain one of the most desirable machines for custom builders’ work, and even push third-party engine manufacturers to produce upgraded Panhead-styled engines in bigger displacements than the Harley original. In addition to its […]
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New Spiro Series By Carl Brouhard Designs
Published by January 8th, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Carl Brouhard Designs has developed yet another line of parts with some cutting art machined in them. The Spiro Series features a unique design with lines that seem to interweave on each part. All parts are available in Chrome or Black with offset cut. All are made of 6061 Billet Aluminum, and proudly made in […]
1905 Style Homemade Motorcycle. You Can Do It.
Published by January 7th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Videos.A video I should have published a long time ago to incite all of you to build something in your garage. This one is a homemade 1905 ish inspired motorcycle you can easily build with a stretched bicycle frame, a motorcade from a VW top end, Honda 125 crank, Briggs cam. Automatic inlet valve dampened […]
The All-New Mesh Multi-Fit Components Collection By Kuryakyn. Raw And Edgy.
Published by January 6th, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Videos.Kuryakyn is launching it’s most comprehensive product line to-date, the all-new “Mesh” collection of 50 direct-replacement components for Harley-Davidson® Dyna™, Softail™, Sportster™ and Touring models. The entire product line incorporates multi-piece construction throughout. Most parts utilize a three-piece design integrating chrome or satin black aluminum outer frames with a satin black aluminum baseplate that’s exposed […]
The Guzzi Airtail By Death Machines Of London
Published by January 5th, 2017 in Builders and Customs.Death Machines Of London doesn’t build motorcycles to cause death. Its owners are just not responsible for the way you and others drive and ride. They just create very beautiful and rideable machine from factory machines having shown some age and tireless. This awesome Moto Guzzi Lemans MK2 was factory born in 1981 and its […]
A lot of you like to flame their motorcycle. What about flaming your front end with these steel fork slider covers available in chrome or black with a unique embossed flame design. Sold as a set for 84-13 FLT, FLHT and H-D Trike, 86-16 FLST, 14-16 FLHT, FLHR, FLTRX, FLHX and HD Trike models. The […]
Roland Sands Design Traction Flat Track Race Wheels
Published by January 4th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.For those who don’t know, Roland Sands Design is a motorcycle, product and apparel company that has its roots in racing. RSD Traction Flat Track Race Wheels are built for the racetrack to provide lightweight, strong wheels that are capable of surviving the wide variety of tracks and surfaces you may encounter. The original billet flat […]
Perewitz Custom Paint Show Back To 2017 Daytona Bike Week
Published by January 4th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.The Custom Paint Show organized by Dave and daughter Jody Perewitz is open to all bike brands, models on 2 and 3 wheels, with only the quality of paint work being judged and not the motorcycle itself. The event always features a very wide variety paint styles competing in different classes with the judging being […]
Stiletto Shocks For The Right Attitude
Published by January 3rd, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Rear suspension. Some praise the lowered. Others need a rise. Those looking to give their bike the proper high rear aggressive attitude that a corner eating machine needs, will like these longer shocks to increase suspension travel. The high performance damper is wrapped in a spring combination designed specifically to deal with subtle road noise […]
DP One. Available In Limited Edition Series.
Published by January 2nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Contrary to popular belief it’s very difficult, even for a talented custom builder, to make a good living only building one-off bikes, one at a time. Reason why many of them try to market the custom parts they conceived when building their unique creations. And if they want to expand their business even more, they […]
A carburetor is far from being sexy and its mechanism is very rarely customized. But you can improve its appearance with this single throttle cable kit. Machined from billet brass, it will give a very custom look to the S&S super E/G carburetor when you use a single cable throttle. The kit is sold with […]
F1 Covers For 5.5″ Round Air Cleaners
Published by December 31st, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.If you already own a round 5.5″ diameter center bolt mount air cleaner and would like to upgrade its look you can simply replace your existing cover with the F1. It’s one of the easiest custom design upgrade you can do to your bike. Machined from billet aluminum with a carbon fiber backer insert. Available […]
Peter Bieri from the young Swiss custom shop PB33 Designs, sent me only one picture of this very unique custom 1982 Honda. I was expecting more photography before publishing, but Peter seems to have rode away…It’s a 6-cylinder bike designed such a way that it looks like the cross of a Cafe Racer with a […]
Extra Air Power For Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Engine
Published by December 29th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Feed a Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight engine more air for more power with this new Screamin’ Eagle High-Flow Air Cleaner (P/N 29400246, $184.95) from Harley-Davidson®. Designed to fit behind the original equipment air cleaner cover, this Screamin’ Eagle High-Flow kit features a back plate sized to provide an open-element function that permits airflow around the entire perimeter […]
Serrated Mini Floorboards For Indian Scout And Victory Octane
Published by December 28th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Add some vintage DNA to your Indian Scout or Victory Octane with these serrated mini floorboards. They are a huge upgrade versus stock regarding foot grip. They offer a 360-degree adjustment and feature a pitch screw for a level riding position. They are a 2-piece construction, CNC machined from 6061 billet aluminum, both light and […]
Oil Level And Temperature Dipstick For Milwaukee-Eight
Published by December 28th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Keep tabs on a Milwaukee-Eight engine with this Oil Level and Temperature Dipstick with Lighted LCD Readout (P/N 62700180, $149.95*). Designed for 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike models, this chrome-plated dipstick lets the rider check oil level and oil temperature with the push of a button. New capacitive level-sensing technology provides a high degree of […]
Screamin’ Eagle Street Cannon Performance Slip-on Mufflers For Harley Milwaukee Eight
Published by December 27th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.These Screaming’ Eagle slip-on mufflers (P/N 64900552 Chrome, P/N 64900553 Satin Black; $499.95*) are designed specifically for the Milwaukee-Eight engine to enhance airflow and power by reducing exhaust gas back-pressure and enhancing the effects of wave and inertia scavenging. They are 4.5-inch-diameter mufflers having a unique baffle design to produce a richer, deeper tone at […]
Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builders Invitational. Feb. 17-18 In Clearwater.
Published by December 27th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.There is another reason to complete your new custom bike before Daytona Bike Week. The 2017 Florida Motorcycle Expo & Bike Builders Invitational organized by Florida Full Throttle Magazine is set for February 17-18 in Clearwater. The event eatures numerous activities, contests, exhibitor booths, live music and the Bike Builder Invitational that showcases top custom motorcycles. […]
First 26” Front Wheel Custom Harley Tri Glide
Published by December 26th, 2016 in Builders and Customs.To the best of my knowledge, Rick’s House Of Custom “Twenty Six” is the first custom Harley-Davidson Tri Glide featuring a 26” front wheel. Why doing such a makeover? Because a client asked, and it looks pretty good. And maybe many others will ask after seeing this feature. Especially after I mention that this Rick’s […]
New Indian Larry 39 mm Triple Tree.
Published by December 25th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.For a clean design, Indian Larry style, this new 39 mm triple tree offered in narrow and mid glide. CNC machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum with stainless steel stem and stainless steel top bolt. This triple tree is sold pre-drilled and tapped for internal fork stop. Set up for a solid mounted riser and […]
Willie G. Skull Trim Accessories For Harley Milwaukee-Eight
Published by December 24th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Add some authentic attitude to a Harley-Davidson® Milwaukee-Eight engine with Willie G. Skull Collection trim accessories. The Willie G. Skull Air Cleaner Trim (P/N 61300654, $54.95*) and the Willie G. Skull Timer Cover (P/N 25600066, $28.95*) feature a menacing raised skull with black-filled eyes that leaps from a field of chrome, surrounded by Harley-Davidson Motorcycles script. Each […]
New Bomber Series By Carl Brouhard Designs
Published by December 23rd, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Carl Brouhard Designs has developed another line of custom parts like no other. The Bombe series has a design all its own complete with brass rivets on each part giving them an industrial look. All parts are available in Chrome with brass rivets or Black with brass rivets. All are made of 6061 Billet Aluminum, […]
New 2 Into 1 Upsweep Exhaust For Dyna And Sportster
Published by December 22nd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Described as capturing the essence of the urban scene, this new exhaust is a brawler focusing on street power with the benefit of improved cornering clearance. Featuring a sculpted collector heat shield, a CNC machined a billet end cap and sold with an optional quiet baffle. Available in chrome or black for Dyna & Sportster […]
Classic Look “Mini Ham Can” Air Cleaner.
Published by December 20th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.This new “Mini Ham Can” is inspired by the MoCo classic air cleaner, but in a small size to look proportionate on naked/chopped bikes. Machined in-house at the LC Fabrications shop in Grottoes, VA, then hand rubbed to a brilliant shine. Inserts are given a durable semi gloss black powdercoat finish. Air cleaner body is approx. […]
From a Benelux builder and reader…. For Victory Motorcycles Benelux I customized a Victory Vegas, Street Tracker style. The importer of the Victory motorcycles wanted an American touch, so we took Captain America as a source of inspiration. We did not want to overdo the theme bike thing so we kept it all within good […]
A Letter From Jeff Zielinski, President NAMZ And Badlands Products
Published by December 20th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.“In case you didn’t already know, Badlands Motorcycle Products has been producing motorcycle lighting modules in the USA since 1990. The company was born in a small motorcycle shop in Reno Nevada and 27-years later, Badlands is owned and operated by Pennsylvania based company, NAMZ Custom Cycle Products. Since taking over the company back in […]
