All custom builders have a special custom bike parked in their mind. The one they would like a client to order or, if it doesn’t happen, that they would like to build for themselves. Of course one made to ride, demonstrating the builder’s best skills, and one he can also look at proudly every day […]
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Fast And Furious Sportster Ironhead
Published by July 18th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.So, you want to be a mechanic? To build motorcycles? This 1 hour 27 minutes film (with subtitles to chose from in 6 languages) explores the revival of manual work through the passion of motorcycle enthusiasts who have found happiness through their work. Shot in retro Super 16, Greasy Hands takes you all over the […]
Letting your engine breathe as deep as possible to maximize performance is the objective of good aftermarket air cleaners. RC Components offer a wide selection of high velocity cleaners featuring a front flow K&N filter encased in a low profile design billet aluminum housing staying tucked in close to the motor without sacrificing performance. The […]
Rock, Rumble & Rebellion. A Custom Harley Road Glide, Matching Epiphany Guitar And Sturgis Buffalo Chip VIP Treatment For Life.
Published by July 16th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.To salute the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s® 35 years of Rock, Rumble & Rebellion, Kuryakyn has built a custom performance bagger that pays tribute to the annual merging of motorcycle and rock ‘n’ roll cultures at The Best Party Anywhere®. This one-off commemorative 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide and its matching Epiphone Sheraton II guitar are up […]
Hand-Built Motorcycle Throne Chairs For Upcoming Progressive Motorcycle Ads
Published by July 15th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You thought the throne in Game of Thrones was cool? Check out these custom built Motorcycle Thrones from Progressive Insurance made of motorcycle parts, representing distinct bike types, including cruisers, touring and sport bikes. Working with Buffalo Art Co. and custom motorcycle builder/expert, Chase Stopnik in LA, Progressive Insurance created these unique hand-built works of art. […]
New Adjustable Fairing Air Deflectors
Published by July 14th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.These Adjustable Fairing Air Deflectors by Kuryakyn lock securely into place in multiple positions to direct airflow just how you want it. The elegantly contoured design seamlessly forms to Harley-Davidson® batwing fairings for a stylish upgrade along with improved functionality. Open the vents to channel air into the cockpit in warm weather, or close them […]
2016 Sturgis Motorcycle and Stunt Shows At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® CrossRoads
Published by July 14th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.A lot of the 2016 Sturgis bike shows are set to happen at the Buffalo Chip’s free-access CrossRoads in 2016. As always some of the best, most creative, weirdest, outrageous and sometime quite ugly bikes will compete in no less than 5 bike shows in 5 days from Saturday August 6 to Thursday August 11. In […]
Badlands Illuminator For Indian Models. Turn signals Become Run, Brake And Turn Signals.
Published by July 14th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Aware of Indian models popularity, NAMZ just released a Badlands Illuminator module that converts rear turn signals into running lights, brake lights and turn signals for added visibility and safety. You will just need to swap out the stock rear amber turn signals with red versions, but you are covered there as well. This plug-n-play […]
4½” Top Gun Slip-ons For Harley Touring 1995-2016
Published by July 13th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.You like it when the claim “amazing rich, deep, thundering bass sound” can be demonstrated by a sound clip. It’s below. These Top Gun slip-ons also offer reduced decibels at cruising speed making them the a good upgrade for long haul performance minded riders. The Pro-Flow, 3 step perforated baffle cores are engineered to generate […]
This Sportster is unequivocally a sweet ride. The 2 other reason why I publish it are that it was built by a very young woman for herself and that it is a very good example – the paint job aside – of what many could accomplish for a reasonable budget. Of course not a high […]
The New Custom Culture. Cyril Huze Interviews Bob Kay, Industry Veteran And V-Twin Director Of AIMExpo
Published by July 10th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.Cyril Huze. Baby Boomers have long been the generation that defined how Americans spend, save and borrow money. Now Millennials, born between 1980 and 2000, have taken over as the largest living generational group. How do you think Millennials have already started to influence and will continue to redefine the motorcycle industry? Bob Kay. Well, […]
RSD Radial Master Cylinder Hand Controls
Published by July 9th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.A brake and clutch master cylinder controls whose reservoirs are stylish and perform well with a nice hand feel. On both controls levers are fully adjustable to fine tune fingers reach and pressure. They are designed to clear the thick stock switch housings Brake is offered in 9/16 or 11/16 HGM for 1996-up Harleys. Clutch […]
Ken’s Factory Neo-Fusion marker lights shine with details not found on those of most competitors. “Details create style” are the words Ken Nagai lives by. With this philosophy, he created three-wire marker lights – you can also use as taillights – with nice housing and bezel details – Featuring an amber lens, they are available […]
Airhawk vs Wild Ass Lawsuit – Wild Ass Files Motion To Dismiss In US Federal Court
Published by July 6th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.PR From Wild Ass. “In April 2016 Wild Ass, a manufacturer of high quality motorcycle air seat cushions, was sued in US Federal Court in California by the new owner of Airhawk, Don Mahoney, for alleged design patent infringements and other false accusations. Further to this lawsuit in May 2016, Airhawk promoted the lawsuit with […]
Jerry Covington builds many custom and one-off baggers and knows a few things about what make them comfortable for the long haul. And grips play a bigger role than what most riders think. Conceived to feel and look good, these grips are CNC machined billet aluminum with dimpled caps and wrapped in thick rubber offering […]
New Scorpion Complete Clutch Assemblies for 2007 & later Harley Davidson Big Twins
Published by July 5th, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The complete Barnett Kit includes your choice of a Scorpion low-profile lock-up clutch or non lock-up clutch and the new ‘bolt-on’ billet clutch basket. Superior in quality and durability compared to the stock basket, this basket simply bolts on to your existing ring/primary gear. These kits come assembled with the bearing included and already installed. With […]
The days of the moonshine runners are long gone. And if you are not from the South you may not know that they are partly at the origin of the custom cars and hot rods that we all love, and of course the inspiration of the very special sidecar featured here. During Colonial times Moonshiners […]
Vintage Style Front Brake Calipers For Harley Models 1984-Up
Published by July 3rd, 2016 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Being faithful to the 70’s style, but featuring modern braking technology, these new Vintage calipers get their braking power from PM’s proven 4-piston internals. Designed taking styling cues from PM original Dual Action Cast caliper with CNC-machined fins to give the the caliper its vintage style while keeping the caliper cool and providing optimal braking […]
Going To Sturgis But No Time To Ride There?
Published by July 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.Your therapy involve riding a motorcycle but riding to Sturgis back & forth require extra vacation days. And attending the August rally without riding is a frustrating experience. No shame in shipping your bike and no worry if you pick a great professional shipper involved all year long in transporting some of the most valuable […]
2016 Born Free Show. Invited Builder Matt Walksler With His Period Modified 1928 Harley-Davidson JDH-XR
Published by June 30th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It was one of the most admired bikes exhibited among thousands at last weekend’s 2016 Born Free Show, a 2-day event in the small town of Silverado, CA with an attendance of 10,000 coming to admire the work of some of the country’s best custom builders, fabricators and artists of the motorcycle industry. Built by Matt […]
Roland Sands Explains His Racing Inspired Custom New Indian Scout
Published by June 30th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Called the RSD Scout, this custom new Scout was first shown in its raw form last year, and now completed, it was flown over from California for a debut at the Wheels & Waves festival held in Biarritz, France. “Stylistically this RSD Scout points towards the future with say a 15% nod to the Scout […]
Sturgis 2nd Annual Flying Piston Charity Breakfast. An Opportunity For You To Mix With Some Of The Best Custom Builders.
Published by June 30th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom motorcycle enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to join renowned U.S. and international custom builders and industry luminaries for a meet and greet to benefit educational scholarships during the second annual Flying Piston Charity Breakfast at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®. Builders displaying in the Buffalo Chip’s 2016 Motorcycles As Art Exhibition, curated by Michael Lichter, will gather with […]
Lighted Velocity Ring For Kuryakyn, Crusher & Bahn Air Cleaners
Published by June 29th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Only for those who like a punch of light on their bike, this new Velocity Ring can be added to all Kuryakyn® Hypercharger, Mach 2 and Mach 2 Co-Ax, as well as Crusher® Maverick and Bahn™ air cleaners. It mounts discreetly in the backing plate for a powerful seven-color combination of ultra-bright L.E.D.’s from beneath […]
Corbin’s new Dual Touring Saddle is what you may need to maximize the long range capabilities of your Indian Scout with enhanced comfort for two. Its ergonomically shaped seating gives you excellent support for the long haul. Designed to work with a Corbin backrest in the rider and/or passenger seating positions or with the Indian […]
Harley-Davidson made the new Sportster Iron 883 intentionally raw and rough around the edges. But not enough for most custom builders, especially if the builder is a Harley dealer competing against other dealers for the bragging rights of being the King in the factory-organized “Battle Of The Kings” This Iron 883 makeover is an excellent […]
2016 American International Motorcycle Expo To Showcase Custom Culture
Published by June 26th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In recognition of the continued rise in popularity and influence of the custom bike-building culture of motorcycling, the 2016 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is unveiled a brand new showcase known as “Custom Culture at AIMExpo.” Key components are: – the Championship of the Americas bike builders competition – the Standard Motorcycle Co. Showcase of […]
