In the next couple of years, a lot of custom bikes are going to feature copper throttle cables, brake and clutch lines. You can source them at Magnum Shielding, a company that has been a Tier-1 Harley-Davidson P&A supplier since 1992. These copper lines, cables and hoses are sold with polished chrome or black plated […]
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Published by September 4th, 2016 in Accessories, Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Shinya Kimura About The Art Of Custom Motorcycle Engineering
Published by September 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Videos.In Sturgis The Flying Piston Custom Builders Breakfast Raised Tech Education Funds
Published by September 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Flying Piston produces charitable events to assist in raising awareness and funds for non-profits and individuals in the biker community. During the 76th Sturgis rally, the second annual Flying Piston was held at The Buffalo Chip CrossRoads and brought together custom builders, industry veterans and regular riders together to benefit the next generation. Invited […]
Hear The Awesome Sound Of The RCX Exhaust 2-Into-1 Header System By RC Components
Published by September 2nd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.This 2-into1 header system performs at the top of its class by offering big power and awesome styling. The one-of-a-kind design of the RCX 2-into-1 exhaust features a multi-stepped header that flows into a chambered collector creating massive low and mid range torque. Tying this system all together is a large full-body 4.5” diameter muffler which […]
Twin Power Is Launching A New Tension Reliever Manual Primary Chain Adjuster
Published by September 1st, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Twin Power continues to add to their growing line of aftermarket parts and accessories for V-Twin motorcycles. The newest addition is the Tension Reliever Manual Primary Chain Adjuster, designed to eliminate previous issues with keeping the primary chain at the right tension. “An over-tightened primary chain is known to cause premature failure of the engine, […]
Wether you are into Hooligan racing or just want more power for your Harley-Davidson Sportster, these new S&S Hooligan Kits will give you an edge on the competition or friends. It fits all Sportster models from 2000 to 216 and will take your Sporty 883 to 1200 cc or your Sporty 1200 the 1250 cc. These S&S […]
Quick N’ Easy Bolt-On 2017 Milwaukee-Eight Custom Street Glide
Published by August 31st, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last August 23rd, while you were commenting on Harley-Davidson all-new Milwaukee-Eight motor, only the eighth big V-twin design in firm’s 102-year history, the Ness Crew was getting their hands on the brand new 2017 Street Glide with the objective to show you what you could do in 24 hours. Ok, your name is not Ness […]
Rear Axle Mounted License Plate Holder By Heartland USA
Published by August 30th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This axle mounted license plate holder comes in 2 versions. The horizontal or vertical version with or without a red, cat-eye run/brake LED light. They fit all Harley-Davidson® Softail® models from 2008 to present, including the Breakout® and the Rocker®. They install by removing the wheel assembly. The axle plate holder installs as you reinstall […]
Loving to do some off-road riding, to do wheelies and burnouts, drifting on your widely modified Sportster? For your adrenaline filled performances, the new Saddlemen 1 WR Gripper Seat will deliver. It was co-developed with V-twin stunt rider Rob Carpenter to specifically meet the grueling demands of the professional stunt scene and is now available for […]
Clyde. An All Steel Custom Bagger With Athletic Aesthetics.
Published by August 29th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Fortunately, not all custom builders working on Baggers are obsessed with creating the one with the tallest front wheel, the loudest and most show off sound system and the craziest cartoonish paint job, sadly often screaming tacky 1 mile away. These customization rules don’t belong and will never belong to T.D. Ward’s code of design […]
Sacred Steel Bikes. A New TV Motorcycle Series To Debut On Discovery On September 12.
Published by August 28th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.On Monday, September 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, Discovery will debut “Sacred Steel Bikes”, a series about an unusual bike club that produces one-of-a-kind pieces of art motorcycles. Rather than the stereotypical rough and tough biker crew one might expect, Sacred Steel Bikes follows a diverse group of elite individuals who come from a multitude […]
2016 Bike And Music Weekend In Germany
Published by August 26th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While many of you were enjoying the 2016 Sturgis Rally, many others on the other side of the Atlantic were participating to the Germany Bike And Music Weekend, a wild event combining crazy and insane vehicles on 2. 3 and 4 wheels, drag racing open to all, around the clock heavy metal music on 2 […]
The Rogue Rear Fender. A Bolt-On Replacement For Custom Harley Panhead And Shovelhead Motorcycles
Published by August 26th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The Rogue rear fender is a heavy-gauge steel fender that is bolt-on fitment to 1958 – 1984 Harley-Davidson Big Twins using the included chrome plated fender struts and mounting hardware. Instead of the typical choice to run a stock rear fender or a repop, it is a great custom alternative. “Built right! The UPS man […]
BMW Titan Motorcycle Concept For Breaking Land Speed Records
Published by August 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Never to reach a BMW dealer and only a concept motorcycle to inspire the final design of a machine intended to break land speed records, it was designed by Turkey based designer Mehmet Doruk Erdem. Although the Titan looks like a the 2-wheel version of a Batmobile, some features hint at its true purpose. Of […]
2016 European Bike Week At Lake Faak, Austria. September 6-11 (Part 1)
Published by August 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.120,000 participants in 2016, 13,000 v-twins parading around Lake Faak and riding the narrow Alpine mountain roads, a complete language confusion due to the fact that many european countries are represented, an official Harley Bike Show and another big one organized by Custom Chrome Europe, plethora of custom bikes shown for the 1st time by […]
To look like a full blown custom when you do a bolt-on job is not easy task and most fail at this customization exercise. The merit is even greater when your platform is a Sportster, Harley-Davidson longest continuously manufactured model whose signature styling has remain almost the same since its introduction in 1957. Close to […]
Majestic Series Floorboards From RC Components
Published by August 21st, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These Majestic floorboards by RC Components fit 1986-2015 Harley Touring & FL Softail models and bolt on the factory mounting brackets. They are shipped pre-assembled with the pivot mounting blocks attached to each floorboard. Set screws can be used to adjust the angle of each floorboard for proper clearance and comfort. Available in chrome or […]
Getting The Custom Parts You Imagined From An Online Machine Shop
Published by August 19th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.eMachineShop is a leading online machine shop that enables any company, or individual to design, price, and instantly order custom parts via the web. You can use your favorite CAD program or ask for the support of eMachineShop’s own CAD software system. The company offers Laser cutting, CNC milling, CNC Plasma Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Metal […]
Driving lights For Harley-Davidson And Victory Models
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Light the way to enhanced nighttime riding and visibility with new Kuryakyn fairing-mounted driving light kits for select Harley-Davidson® and Victory® baggers. Powerful DOT-compliant H3 halogen bulbs offer intense, focused illumination, while sharp factory-styled housings provide an additional upgrade in style. Fairing-Mounted Driving Lights w/ Turn Signals for Harley. These Kuryakyn Fairing-Mounted Driving Lights with […]
Harley-Davidson Unveiled 27 Custom Motorcycles Inspired By Iconic Marvel Characters
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Inspired by some of the most powerful and iconic Marvel characters ever to grace a comic book, Harley Davidson and Marvel have revealed 27 custom motorcycles, each one uniquely designed to reflect the personality and traits of a Marvel Super Hero. For example, a Thor-inspired Breakout Softail, a Black Widow-inspired Iron 883 Sportster, a Groot-inspired […]
9TH Annual Cafe Racer Magazine Bike Show Winners
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Around 700 guests and 60 motorcycles entered the 9th annual Cafe Racer Reader’s Ride-in Custom Bike Show in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 13. The field was slightly thinned by rain, but the entries covered everything from vintage British bikes to modern retro customs and even a BMW sidecar rig. The show’s top winners were: […]
New Electra Glo™ Keystone Auxiliary LED Run/Brake/Turn Lamps
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Electra Glo™ Keystone Auxiliary LED Run/Brake/Turn Lamps (P/N 67800589, $299.95*) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories add brilliant LED visibility to the rear fender strut opening on 2014-later Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles. These lamps emit a soft-red glow when the ignition is on, and the center row of LED lamps burn brightly when the brakes […]
Mecum Monterey Motorcycles Auction. August 18-20, 2016 (Part 2)
Published by August 16th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Among the 50 motorcycles to be auctioned, this C-01 Lotus motorcycle designed by Daniel Simon, if you really want to own a functional movie prop… Specifications are pretty good: KTM sourced 1195 cc v-twin, lifted from the RC8R super bike delivering 200 hp, carbon fiber wheels by BST, 320 mm racing Brembo brakes, twin Ohlins […]
When Harley-Davidson introduced the Street model, the company described it as a nimble urban machine with an aggressive and rebellious “Dark Custom™ attitude that youngsters would love for its low price. But the company never mentioned that the Street would be the perfect Zombie Killer machine… So, what was the zombie-inspired rationale for this 2016 […]
Postcards From The 76th Sturgis Rally. Part 4.
Published by August 14th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This is the 4th and last series of my postcards from the 76th Sturgis Rally. Many taken at the Rat’s Hole Bagger Show on Thursday August 11 and on the road. As usual, the awesome, the wild, the pretty and everything between was everywhere to be seen. Regarding attendance, I would guess that numbers are […]
Retro Style New Indian Scout Floorboards
Published by August 14th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These new Indian Scout retro style floorboards from Rocky Mountain Performance are precision machined aircraft aluminum with rubber diamond-tread inserts. Called the “Gortboards” they are available in satin finish raw aluminum, or powder coat satin black. They come complete with mounting brackets and fasteners, mount in one of two fore-aft positions, and fit ABS and non-ABS […]
