An image is worth 1000 words. So, 2 images are more than enough to let you know that these custom grips are for sale at the Battistinis Webstore. Of course, shifter and brake pegs are also available.
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In the line of its competitors (Patrick Racing and R&R Cycles), HL Performance builds these state of the art engines in multiple configurations to mix beauty with speed. 113, 116, 119, 124, 125 and 131”. All motor is highly polished billet aluminum, excluding cases and intake manifold. The machine work on these Panhead style rocker boxes is […]
Harley-Davidson Edition Fender Stratocaster Guitar.
Published by August 31st, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.You will need to love Harley, love playing guitar, be rich or one at least one of the above to be able to acquire this special edition guitar. To commemorate the 105th birthday of Harley, Fender has built this guitar using nickel, chrome and lots of black with socket head Allen screws of the same […]
I already wrote about “Jim Nasi Better Looking Touring Solution”. This kit was complete including cut-out for your exhaust. 2 forward panels, a steel rear fender, a license plate holder complete with LED taillight & indicators. But Jim realized that some Harley-Davidson riders don’t want to replace all components.with or without cut-out for your exhaust. 2 forward panels are […]
The Secret Weapon Of Chopper Dave. Killer.
Published by August 27th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Among the custom bikes built to celebrate S&S 50th Anniversary, at least 5 that I would have liked to build. One of them is Chopper Dave’s Secret Weapon that I am featuring here. Dave, as all custom builders, leans toward a certain style of bikes. In his case, as many already know, his preference is […]
Liquidation Of $10 Million Of American IronHorse Motorcycle Parts
Published by August 26th, 2008 in Customs and Editorial.American Ironhorse Motorcycles filed bankruptcy earlier this year and the manufacturing rights have been sold. Now the bankruptcy court order provides for Liquid Asset Partners to sell all the excess parts. There are many parts to fit Harleys, as well as custom bikes, plus apparel and hardware. This huge liquidation of excess motorcycle parts for […]
EPA Approval For Ultima Engines
Published by August 26th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Ultima Engine Program at Midwest Motorcycle Supply is announcing the availability of EPA compliant engines from the company. They are available in sizes from 80ci up to 127ci and legal in 49 states (Once again, California will have to wait).
New Paughco Springer Front End For Victory Motorcycles
Published by August 25th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.More and more custom parts are made available to customize your Victory. Paughco has just announced they have taken their famous Paughco Springer front end and completely redesigned the mounting fixtures, including triple trees, to fit exclusively to 2003-2009 Victory Vegas and Vegas Jackpot machines. The new Paughco Victory Springers are 3” over stock and […]
No Excuse. Take Her With You.
Published by August 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Of course you noticed. Most custom motorcycles are conceived for a solo rider. Big Bear Choppers has decided to take 2 of their models, the “Devil’s Advocate” and the “Venom Pro Street” and to configure them with a 2-up design. Evidently strong struts are used to support the rear fender and the seats include a […]
For Dallas Cowboys Fans And For Charity
Published by August 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.Strokers Dallas is organizing a raffle of this Dallas Cowboys themed custom Softail Harley-Davidson. The bike was purchased by Miller Lite and customized by Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas.
Custom Frame. You Think It. Rolling Thunder Makes It Right.
Published by August 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Events and Frames.Like me you have seen (hope not experienced) too many beautiful bad/dangerous custom motorcycle frames. Too often, very good ideas turn into disasters because frame integrity is sacrificed for creativity. You don’t improvise yourself motorcycle frame manufacturer. Bring your ideas, but let the pros produce them. A few years ago, when frame expert Rolling Thunder […]
The New 360-Brake To Replace Your Dual Setup
Published by August 21st, 2008 in Brakes, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Wheels should be seen, not hidden. It’s the motto of the 360 Brake Company. After completing rigorous testing the company just released it’s new 6” brake offering a solution for braking big displacement bikes. The objective was to increase braking power by a minimum of 30% while keeping the brake itself at only 1” larger […]
Battistini’s New Saddlebag Latch Covers
Published by August 20th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Rikki Battistini sells quite a few parts to customize your bagger, all with the same “hole theme” to help you make your customizing design coherent from front to rear ad from side to side. New and visually appealing are these new latch covers offered in polished, chrome and black. For sale on Battistinis Website or call Rikki on my […]
Winners Of Sturgis Metzeler Custom Bike Contest
Published by August 20th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.Dozens of radical customs took the stage, showing off new trends and wild designs from coast to coast. The Best of Show prize winner was Todd Silicato of Todds Cycle, Huntington Beach, California. Todd’s win has earned him: inclusion in the Metzeler Master Builder poster series and 2009 Metzeler Ad Campaign, a three-day apprenticeship with […]
The best ideas are found while you build a bike from the ground up. Joe Mc Glynn at Crime Scene Choppers was wondering how to make his new project exhaust system as clean as possible. Instead of a flat flange and a lump of weld, how about a smooth, flared transition from the engine to […]
Paughco Single Down Tube Frames.
Published by August 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Frames.Paughco is one of the oldest manufacturers of custom and replacement frames for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They offer now single down tube configuration for their stock & wide tire rigid frames. Shown here is the Sportster version coming complete with your choice of straight or curved 1 ¾” down tube, 1 ¾” backbone, hidden axles and […]
Sturgis Rally 2008. Record Custom Motorcycle Sales?
Published by August 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jeff Nicklus, President of Jeff Nicklus Customs (Desperado) gave me his feed back on the 2008 edition of the Sturgis Rally. “Cyril, just bringing you up to speed from my standpoint. Hope all is well with you and yours. The crowds were indeed down from 30-50% over 2 years ago, however, I believe that worked […]
As you already know through my Blog, Roger Goldammer won for the 3rd time the title of AMD World Champion. He will tell you that the reason he won again the 3rd edition is probably because his new awesome custom is ALSO a motorcycle that you can race on the Bonneville Salts. This picture is 1 […]
Motorcycle Pilot: One who combines their hobbies of airplanes and motorcycles to achieve greater mobility and enjoy unique adventures. This video features a patent-pending cargo pod allowing private pilots to carry a street-legal motorcycle beneath their airplane. After landing, it takes only a few minutes to remove the motorcycle, unfold the handle bars and ride […]
MaxFlow Air Filters From Zippers Performance
Published by August 14th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.One of the first and easiest ways to improve performance in any engine it to open up the intake. Zipper’s MaxFlow Air Cleaner Upgrade Kits include a specially constructed 100-percent washable and reusable filter element made from multiple layers of surgical-quality cotton gauze that has over 60% more filter area than the factory performance element. […]
Russian Suzuki ATX For Super Computing
Published by August 14th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Don’t worry. You will never see this brightly glowing motorcycle coming down the street. But it’s quite an attention-grabbing piece when the objective was to participate in a competition to build the most original super computer case mod. I like the fact that a motorcycle sparks creativity and inspires individuals designing the most advanced technology. […]
S&S® Cycle X-Wedge™. EPA Approved.
Published by August 13th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.The S&S® Cycle X-Wedge™ X117E is the first 49-state certified engine produced by an engine manufacturer that already meets 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II standards. The 49-state X117E is available for use in building a certified motorcycle in any state (except for California) by a home builder, custom shop or small volume […]
Ness Launches New Victory Limited Edition Bike
Published by August 12th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It was in Sturgis in 2005 that Arlen and Cory Ness launched 3 limited production custom motorcycles. They were all built around the Ness Y2K rubber-mount frame. and called Lowliner, Speedliner and Highliner. Due to the close relation between Ness and Victory Motorcycles, it’s no surprise to learn that Ness Motorcycles (the company set up […]
Platinum Bleed Feed Motorcycle Air Suspension
Published by August 11th, 2008 in Customs and Editorial.Platinum Air Suspension was started in 2003 to bring quality, value and innovative technology to custom motorcycle riders. The company developed a “Bleed Feed Technology” to improve the air suspension riding system. To ride the way you want, with or without a passenger and depending of your own comfort level, Platinum borrowed from the technology […]
Smallest And Loudest Motorcycle Horn On The Market
Published by August 8th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Or you have a bulky horn on your factory bike and would like to replace it by a mini one. Or you want to install a horn as discreet as possible on your custom bike…because it’s the law. Here is a chrome mini horn with 3 different chrome covers (“reflection”, “warrior”, “cross”). The horn has […]
Roger Goldammer Wins 2008 World Championship of Custom Bike Building
Published by August 7th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The competition was divided into 4 different classes, Metric, Modified Harley-Davidson, Production, and the elite bikes in the Freestyle Class. And the winners are:
