There are quite a few companies selling pipe kits to design (and weld) your own exhaust. But 7th Phase Inc. is the only one I know offering a stepped pipe kit. A lot of trouble saved. Something very useful when you need to be different and/or when you need clearance in some places. Their kit includes 12 […]
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Asuza California, November 8th, 2007. Picture taken by "Sheriff" from Sheriff Media Group Sweden
Sara Liberte Releases New Additions to her Photographic Series
Published by November 7th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sara Liberte just released 4 new Images to be included in her Photographic series called ”Builder and Machine” focusing on portraits of craftsmen of our industry. The new line up includes motorcycle builders Jim Nasi, Jerry Covington, Rick Fairless and automotive builder Jimmy Shine featured here to illustrate this post Her particular technique, that she […]
Baldwin-Wilson Sets The Record Straight About The 360-Brake.
Published by November 7th, 2007 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.“Dear Cyril. Thank you providing a great website and forum for motorcycle enthusiasts. I appreciate that you have made this available. I have attached a response for posting on the blog, on behalf of Baldwin -Wilson Development Corporation. Hopefully this will answer many questions and provide the proper information in response to Chet Burozski’s Blog […]
Gold Digger Chopper By Jesse James
Published by November 6th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Here one chopper I like very much by WCC Jesse James. Frame: Greg Newton Up 1969. Fork: John Harman Girder. Motor: Accurate Engineering built by Aki at WCC. Transmission: 5-speed kicker by Miller, Germany. Whhels: Rear Sun, Front DID ribbed. Pipes: Jese James. Oil tank: Out of Bob […]
The Very Tricky Air & Billet Air-Springer Front-End
Published by November 4th, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Take CNC machining at its best, add old fashion air pressure, and apply the technology to a motorcycle front suspension and you get the most advanced air-ride front-end. The Tricky Air & Billet Air-Springer uses 2 air bodies with caps and shafts made from 304 stainless steel material that are completely rebuildable. This type of […]
Biketoberfest Rat’s Hole Show Winners
Published by November 3rd, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hey, guys. I am busy and I don’t have more time to list all winners. Only the 1st place in each class:. Sportster Custom Class: Steve Ertle.. Sportster Radical Class: Exotic Choppers. Street Racer Class: A1 Cycles. Most Unusual Class: Mark Kundrat. Three Wheeler Class: Terry Stonehocker. 1 cc To 250 cc Class: Cody Cihak. 251 cc To 650 cc Class: […]
Any Image Powdercoated On Your Bike.
Published by November 2nd, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.I am pretty sure you didn’t know. There is a new technique to apply nearly any image or design in the powder coating of any part of your bike. It’s a great way to combine economically the durability of powder coating with very fancy designs. This is not a decal or screen print on the surface of […]
Breaking News. Global Motorsports Group Is Shopping For A Buyer.
Published by November 1st, 2007 in Customs and Editorial.Today I received a call I really didn’t expect. A representative of Lincoln International Advisors, an investment bank based in Chicago contacted me to know if I was interested in buying Global Motorsports Inc.(GMG). For more than 30 years the Company has provided enthusiasts with aftermarket parts to enhance the performance and appeal of their […]
The New Bagger Trend. Convertible, Long, Low, Lean & Mean.
Published by November 1st, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I just wrote a magazine article about the new radical bagger trend. When I stumbled on this black beauty during a bike show at Daytona Biketoberfest, I thought that it was the perfect illustration of what I was writing about. Beyond customized Harley & Metric dressers, a bagger built from […]
Bikers Handbook By Jay Barbieri
Published by October 31st, 2007 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.I know pretty well Jay Barbieri who interviewed me many times for his TV show “American Thunder” on Speed Channel. So, when Motorbooks sent me his new book, it was my time to learn what he had to say to me and to you. First, Jay is not only a TV producer traveling from shows […]
One-off exhaust systems are reserved to the pros and to a few garage builders who know how to weld with precison. Very time consuming ad consequently expensive. For this special touch on your bike, another way to go is to equip your existing exhaust with custom tips. If you are not fed up seeing the maltese cross everywhere […]
Billy Lane Trial. Judge Authorizes Release Of His Medical Files.
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Again, don’t ask me and don’t expect that I make personal comments regarding the trial of Billy Lane. I made only one statement at the time of the accident and will not make any until the end of the trial. Many website owners make on purpose (or provoke) inflammatory statements with the only objective to build traffic to […]
The Return Of Indian Motorcycles. Just Another Fashion Statement?
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The production of Indian Motorcycles at a manufacturing plant near Charlotte, NC has been postponed to mid-2008. No official explanation provided to me. Can the brand created in 1901 make a comeback? The only thing I know for sure is that the new company (Stellican from London who bought all Indian trademarks) has asked Serge Miska, president […]
Brass Monkey By Central Florida Choppers
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A new short chopper by Central Florida Choppers out of Orlando. Larry Penningtom gave me the basic tech sheet. A . Midwest frame (4" out, 2" up, 34-degree rake), a powerplant Ultima bruto 131 cubic inch, a twisted Springer from Jery Springer, LSD 5-speed transmission from Roadmax, hand controls from GMA, foot controls from Deviant, a […]
Easyriders Magazine Is Changing Its Content
Published by October 29th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Change of market conditions equals change of content. Easyriders Magazine is steering away from the very high dollars bikes and will now publish more average bikes. You know, the ones that some of you (with or without the help of a couple of friends or the help of your local shop) could build in your […]
Custom Builders Race Each Other For The Speed Channel TV Show Pinks
Published by October 28th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you don’t belong to the 2 million viewers who watch every week the show Pinks on the Speed Channel, let me first explain to you. Using the setting of a classic 1950’s drag race, Pinks makes contestants race in a best of 3 out of 5 format with the loser handing over the title […]
Bobbers Versus Choppers By Sugar Bear
Published by October 27th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“Sugar Bear” opened his shop in Los Angeles in 1971. His intent at that time, as now, was to produce street rideable Choppers and products, not show creations. Because it was evident that a quality Springer was needed to reflect his customers’ desires for the long look, “Sugar Bear” started to build Springer front ends […]
When I asked Carl Hanlon from Guilty Customs to tell me about his latest bike called “Errant”, he sent me the presentation below. I let you enjoy his biker poetry “Definition: Straying from accepted standards"; Wayward, Sinful, Naughty, Delinquent, Badly Behaved. Guilty Customs built this low-strung classic chopper to place you where the scenery becomes […]
Custom Motorcycle Builders Made Television Cool. Not The Opposite.
Published by October 25th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I read a beautiful and very intelligent editorial written by Chris Callen from Cycle Source Magazine. Like him I am irritated by those who attribute the slow down of our industry to the disappearance of TV shows glorifying our work. Ok, OCC is still on our screens, but the majority of those watching their show […]
Not only you need a strong taillight to show that you are braking, but maybe you also need to say it. “Stop” is engraved all over the glass of this taillight inspired by the Model A Ford. It features a stainless steel housing, a chrome frame with a powdercoated backing plate (I don’t know why?). […]
Jims USA has just released a line of race engines beginning with the 131ci Twin Cam race engine. The 131ci fits into all stock and after market frames and is featuring a 4- 1⁄2 stroke with a bore diameter of 4-5⁄16in. The CNC-ported heads were developed specifically to flow maximum air and the oil pump […]
The New One From Westbury Hot Rods
Published by October 23rd, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Ok, you want to know more about the new one of Greg Westbury. Me too. But he still didn’t send me the tech sheet. He must have crashed his computer. But why wait to show you this bobber best profile. Consider it a preview. Westbury Hot Rods
Own A Steve Mc Queen Or Clark Gable Motorcycle
Published by October 22nd, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.To get a chance to get one of those,or both, you will have to participate to the "Bonhams And Butterfields" auction running November 10th at the Peterson Museum in conjunction with the Love Ride And California Bike Week. The Steve Mc Queen Kawasaki was hand painted by one of […]
The Next Great American Motorcycle Builder Is….
Published by October 21st, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A new TV show about custom motorcycles? Yes, but this one will only feature amateur motorcycle builders. The Next Great American Builder is a new “take no prisoners” television program from the creator of MTV’s Fast, Inc. They are looking for amateur builders interested in coming to the show to compete for a cash prize. […]
40th Anniversary Corbin Party
Published by October 19th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.No better way to start a rally than by going to a big party with your friends of the custom motorcycle scene. Mike Corbin has always offered the motorcycle industry some of the best parties you can imagine. And you can translate by very good food (even my favorite sushis), champagne, margaritas and of course gorgeous women. And it […]
