Got a kick only 4-speed bike? Cool. Now you can replace your low tech and messy oil filter with this new Chillin’ Oil Filter/Cooler from Crime Scene Choppers. As you see, it is conceived with a radial fins bracket not only for looks but because it will help drawing heat out of your oil. Made […]
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New Chillin’ Oil Filter/Cooler By Crime Scene Choppers
Published by July 16th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Spun aluminum Oil tanks. All Shapes. All sizes. Almost.
Published by July 13th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Engines.You know the advantages of using aluminum oil tanks. They are light, durable, and attractive. When you choose one, pay attention to the thickness of the aluminum used, the strength of the mounting bungs and the quality/penetration of the TIG welds. If you are looking for a wide assortments of choices to fit factory bikes […]
Until I read their long press release, I admit I didn’t know anything about Sabertooth Motorcycles. Created in 2005 by Dr. Ben Daniels, the company Just launched an inaugural production model called the WildCat. Central to the design of the WildCat is the Ford Racing 302 ci engine with aluminum GT-40 heads, making this bike […]
Important Sturgis Builders Breakfast Update
Published by July 11th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.As the opposite of what some have stated, the 3rd annual Sturgis Builders Breakfast is not cancelled, but modified from its normal routine to attract more attendees in a challenging economy. We realized that most people participating this year to the Rally are doing so by tightening their belts. Many wished to participate to the […]
How To Build a Bobber On A Budget.
Published by July 10th, 2008 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Didn’t see Jose De Miguel on the show tour last year. Now, I kow why. He was busy writing this book whose main proposition is not how to Build A Bobber, but how to Build It On A Budget. And he means for less than the price than any “new bobber” offered on a dealer […]
A Lot Of Brouhaha In Sturgis
Published by July 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the rally you can win $15,000 in Trophies & Swag At Bikernet’s Brouhaha! Ride In Bike Show to debut on August 8th for a full day of fun…and brouhaha. The event will be located at Thunder Road in Sturgis and will feature dawn to dusk non-stop entertainment. Headlining the event is a ride-in bike […]
Do you think you designed and produced a very cool custom retro looking part but have no money, no structure, or no inclination to market it yourself? Have you ever wondered how custom parts land in catalogs? If you have an out of sight retro part that you are just dying to get […]
President Brett Smith About S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Published by July 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Brett Smith, President of S&S Cycle reads this Blog, and of course all the comments you made following my posts about the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration. Below are his answers to your questions and/or concerns (picture Brett Smith with wife Robin during opening ceremonies) “Hello All: Judging from the various posts on this website, we […]
State-Of-The-Art Front End
Published by July 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Customizing a motorcycle is an art form. Better start with some artistic designs. Like this Avalon front end that you could see featured in a Soho cotnemprary art gallery celebrating the fusion of form and function. Of course, it’s sculpted from noble solid billet aluminum, is available with different triple tree rake (3, 5, 6 […]
I can talk about it because last year I was invited and had a very good time. It’s Canada’s #1 Custom Bike Building Challenge and this year will be the 4th edition (July 25-27). Here how it works. Bike builders must be from Canada and can enter only 1 custom bike that never competed before […]
Sucker Punch Sally’s New Taste
Published by July 6th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.During Sturgis “Sucker Punch Sally” is going to host a Bike Giveaway at the legendary Buffalo Chip. The reason or the pretext? The Launch of 2 drinks: a “Sucker Punch Original Octane” energy drink and a “Punch Shine” classic 120-proof moonshine! Wow! I would have thought that Sucker Punch Sally would launch first…a Punch drink. […]
This front wheel size getting more and more popular, Renegade Wheels is now offering all its designs in 23”diameter x 3.75 for a tall and sleek design. They are offered in chrome, Ebony or powder coated to your liking. The new 23’s are priced at $1595.00. All Renegade rims come with applicable hubs and bearings […]
S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration. And The Winners Are…(Part 3)
Published by July 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Announce in this Blog of the list of winners of the competition held during the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration provoked a flurry of comments. First, let me say that I love the winner bike but that I don’t know if it would have been my choice because I was not there and didn’t have the […]
Tonight Alan Lee On Reality Show Chopper Challenge
Published by July 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Today Wednesday July 2 at 8.30 PM EST on CMT, the new custom builder featured in this reality show series is Alan Lee building a “Monster Energy” theme motorcycle. Every week, the 10-episode prime-time series presents a different bike builder constructing a custom motorcycle that incorporates a brand into the vehicle design. Previous shows included the […]
S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration. And The Winner Is…(Part 1)
Published by July 1st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As you know 50 builders were competing during last weekend S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary Celebration. Builders were showing S&S engine powered custom bikes classified in 6 series depending of the model of engine used. The overall winner won the $50,000 prize. Best Of Show: Hot Dock from Japan. Best P-Serie (Panhead): Freddy Krugger from Belgium. Best SH-Serie (Shovelhead): […]
Indian Motorcycle Concept Motorcycle
Published by June 30th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The return of Indian inspired a lot of comments in my Blog. The debate is not only about the odds of success of the new Indian Motorcycle Company but also about the type of bikes it should produce. The line of divide seems to be between the die-hard fans expecting for a design of the […]
New Square Tube Girder Front End.
Published by June 29th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Eager to offer an alternative to “run of the mill” or “foreign made” motorcycle products, Guilty Customs teamed up with Paul Durfee from Durfee Girders to release a new front end with square tubes. This new Girder is state-of-the-art precision built with triangular design, TIG welding and square chromemoly tubing, and in average weights only […]
Ultra Motorcycle Company Entering The European Market
Published by June 29th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s never been a better time for Europeans to buy American products. With an exchange rate giving each European 1.60 dollars for 1.00 Euro, everything US made is a bargain…even after shipping to the old continent. Add to this a very depressed economy and you understand that even our motorcycle companies try to penetrate new […]
Jim Nasi Better Looking Touring Solution
Published by June 28th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.If I have a good memory, Arlen Ness was the 1st builder in 93 to offer custom bags. At the time, I bought 2 sets for my customs. Then it was Corbin in a very different style. And during these last 3 years the number of bag kits released, (a total package including the rear […]
Single-Sided Swingarm. Oil Tank Incorporated.
Published by June 27th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Frames.You know that there is not sleek bike without building it from a great frame. What about the swingarm which I consider an inherent part of the frame? Ever tempted, but afraid, by the idea to use a single-sided swingarm? Well, this post to give you a great source to install one either on any […]
I am not in dragons, vampires, pirates, ghosts, bones and skulls. Until I saw this beautifully sculpted “Air Sucker”. I think it’s killer and would love to use it, proof again that I should never say NEVER to any style. It is offered by a Japanese shop called “Bull Original”! Available for HD carbs and S&S B, E & […]
Odyssey To The S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary Celebration
Published by June 25th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From tomorrow Thursday June 26th To Sunday the 29th, S&S Cycle is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and you already know that the main event is 50 Builders competing with their S&S powered customs to get a chance to win a $50,000 prize. I had to decline my participation, but of course I have seen some […]
When you think that a flame is a flame and a flame mirror a flame mirror, somebody finds a way, meaning a machining technique, to make it looking different from all others. Made out of aluminum, the back of this new mirror is highly detailed and sculpted, with a high hand-polished mirror finish then chrome […]
The latest introduction to the line of quality intakes from Wimmer Custom Cycle is the Satin Bobber intake. This billet aluminum CNC machined intake features the brand new IBS “internal breathing system” with patented top breathers and is manufactured right here in the United States. There’s also a new curved radius on velocity stacks and […]
If so, you’re going to want to get your hands one of the new EV-500/SH-500 DRIVE” systems just introduced by Belt Drives Ltd. The 500 SERIES offers enthusiasts a number of significant advantages over other aftermarket and stock systems. A reinforced 2” belt was developed specifically to handle the high torque and horsepower numbers being […]
Sucker Punch Sally’s and hardcore painter artist Sara Ray are teaming up to bring you ten brand new custom bikes. Christian Clayton of Sucker Punch Sally’s met Sara Ray at a Barret-Jackson auction, and found that they had many similar interests. Both of Clayton’s grandfathers were WWII bomber pilots and Sara Ray would trade her […]
