Past Brewing Company, established in 1844, and whose Pabst Blue Ribbon beer sales are experiencing a revival after a 2 decade-long slump, got the good idea to ask Brandon Holstein of The Speed Merchant to build a custom bike to benefit Operation Homefront and military families during the month of May, Military Appreciation Month. Starting […]
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Pabst Brewing Company Auctioning This Custom Bike Valued At $25,000 To Benefit Non-Profit Operation Homefront
Published by May 20th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.LED Bullet Turn Signal Insert Kit To Replace Harley Original Equipment Incandescent Bulb And Reflector.
Published by May 19th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.You can grab some more attention in traffic with the new LED Bullet Turn Signal Insert Kit (P/N 67800639 Amber, P/N 67800640 Red; $139.95) Designed as an easy, drop-in replacement for the Original Equipment bulb and reflector in a bullet turn signal housing, installation does not require a control box or load equalizer for correct operation. […]
2nd Edition Art And Wheels Basel Switzerland
Published by May 18th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Swiss town of Basel is located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet. The city is a multi-cultural pocket-size metropolis with 40 Museums in a small geographical area. Basel’s residents are crazy about art and maybe there is no better place in western Europe to organize an event blending traditional and motorcycle art. […]
Crusher Maverick Pro Air Cleaner For Twin Cam
Published by May 18th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.A new modern twist of the classic teardrop air cleaner, this all-new Maverick Pro Air Cleaner from Crusher® is slim and available in three finish options to enhance air flow of ’99-’16 Harley-Davidson® Twin Cams. Covers are crafted from forged and machined 6061 aluminum offered in Chrome, Satin Black, or Satin Black Machined finishes. Slotted […]
From all over the USA and Europe, H-D dealers send me pictures of the Iron 883 Sportsters they customized for the “King Of Custom: Battle Of The Kings”, competition organized by the mother factory. Impossible to feature them all, but if you wonder why I feature this one built by Kenny Roetsch at Dublin Harley-Davidson […]
New for 2016. S&S Cycle MK45 Slip-On Mufflers For Harley Touring Models.
Published by May 15th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.S&S Cycle just released 4.5” slip-on mufflers for 1995-2016 Harley Davidson touring models. Mk45 4.5″ Slip-On Mufflers are the result of decades of riding, racing and tuning. They combine both a stainless steel perforated core baffle with RaceTEX cartridge packing to create a deep rumble along with improved horsepower and torque all while adding a […]
New Sportster Tallboy Handlebar Offers A Better Fit For Long-Armed Riders
Published by May 14th, 2016 in Controls and Customs.Designed specifically for riders who sit tall in the saddle, the new Sportster Tallboy Handlebar (P/N 55800580 Chrome, P/N 55800587 Gloss Black; $109.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories enables long-armed riders to more comfortably fit and maneuver a Harley-Davidson Sportster® motorcycle. Designed by a panel of riders 5-feet 11-inches to 6-feet 4-inches tall, this […]
The Redeemer. First Customized Chieftain Dark Horse By Hollister Powersports.
Published by May 13th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Utilizing the new Indian® Chieftain Dark Horse® motorcycle, Hollister Powersports of Hollister, Calif., created this custom Bagger with modifications that would be easy to perform for any owner who wants to recreate this type of look. “When I saw the bike, I knew right away that it had a ton of potential to customize,” says Rey […]
Unbreakable denim? It’s true that the most well known fabric may not stand up the abuse of a biker on the road. What about a denim certified 133 times tougher than the standard denim? A toughness coming from a space age material from the space age known as UHMWPE or Dyneema® offering 360º torsional strength, motorcycle […]
Kuryakyn Spear Collection For New Generation Indian Motorcycles
Published by May 12th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The all-new Spear Collection of grips and foot control accessories is designed specifically for the new generation of Indian motorcycles. It puts an emphasis on form and function using the latest in vibration-reducing technology. All products are cast from chrome-plated A380 aluminum with coordinating accented features. Premium EPDM soft rubber inserts help carry the traditional […]
30th Anniversary Of Italy Biker Fest May 19-22, 2016. Double The Fun Riding There.
Published by May 12th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Nicknamed “Italy’s Daytona” Biker Fest is celebrating this year 30 years of biker lifestyle and of custom bikes innovation. It’s one of Europe biggest party and it will happen May 19-22 in and around the city of Lignano-Sabbiadoro on the Italian Adriatic coast. 4 days of demo rides, bike shows, stunt shows, Classic cars and […]
Slotted Wide Blade Levers Set For 15-16 Harley Softail
Published by May 11th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Simple and sleek, this Slotted Wide Blade Lever Set is a great addition to your 15-16 Harley Softail. Forged from high-quality aluminum for strength, these levers feature CNC-machined slots for added detail. Anti-rattle clip and clutch lever pivot bushings are included. Available in pairs in both chrome and matte black, the suggested retail price is $69.95. At […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Awards Challenge Scholarships
Published by May 11th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® continues its commitment to education and the growth of South Dakota’s motorcycle industry with its sixth annual Buffalo Chip Challenge. The program utilizes award-winning veteran custom builders Keith Terry, Randy Cramer and Chris Malo to serve as instructors and mentors to students customizing two stock motorcycles. In an ongoing effort to […]
Slim up the profile on your 2006-2016 Dyna with this new Continental seat. Better style, lots of comfort, none of the factory bulk. It features: a vacuum-formed ABS plastic pan, a chrome-plated tail bracket fitting stock H-D mounting points on most stock and select aftermarket fenders, an injection molded closed-cell polyurethane foam padding and a Hand-stitched […]
New Harley Electra Glo™ Stealth Auxiliary Run/Brake/Turn Lamps Hug The bottom Edge Of Hard Saddlebags
Published by May 10th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.These new Electra Glo™ Stealth Auxiliary LED Run/Brake/Turn Lamp (P/N 67800554 Red Lens, P/N 67800555 Smoke Lens; $149.95) from Harley-Davidson® hug the bottom edge of the hard saddlebags and emit a subtle band of red light beneath the bike whenever the ignition is on. The fast-acting LED lamps increase with brilliant intensity when the brakes […]
Postcards From The 2016 Emirates Custom Show
Published by May 10th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Events.For the second year Abu Dhabi on the northeastern part of the Persian Gulf in the Arabian Peninsula is hosting the Emirates Custom Show. The city is well known for being the horsepower capital of this part of the world with the region population sharing a strong taste for everything bling. The Emirates Custom Show […]
Bros Justin & Jarrod Del Prado work together 6 days a week without fighting, just discussing ideas, have very complementary skills and share the same taste regarding custom motorcycles (they are always race inspired), the way they should be built and perform. They are both fanatical about details, always making sure each square inch of […]
Illuminated Windshield Trim For Your 2014-Up Touring Harley
Published by May 8th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Looks, visibility and safety. This Harley illuminated windshield trim features smoked lenses over amber LED lams working as running lights when your touring bike ignition is on. On each side, the 2 outer clusters work as directional indicators when you activate your turn signals. When installed, the trim wiring is invisible fully concealed inside the […]
Details create style… Bringing simplicity and strength with details of style. Ken’s Factory risers come in heights of 2″, 4″, 6″ and 8″ in 2 different finishes. In polish, or back cut finish. All 1/2-13UNC thread. MSRP $240.00. Online at Ken’s Factory USA
D&D Bob Cat Exhaust for 2004-2016 Sportster® Models
Published by May 7th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.An interesting option for a custom Sportster exhaust. This 2 into 1 D&D Bob Cat design means business, increasing power with improved tone while enhancing the Harley boom. Improve tone, reduce bark and pump up the power by as much as 12% in horsepower and torque (tuned by ThunderMax®)Available with chrome or black head pipes […]
I never been a fan of the typical BMW motorcycle aesthetics, although I agree that they are great riding bikes. But whatever the brand you ride, customize, etc you must admit, like me, that this custom R Nine T is beautiful…and that it would be great if it would be manufactured by BMW Motorrad.
Beck Grips Reborn For Modern Motorcycles
Published by May 5th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Beck Motorcycle Grips were originally produced in the USA in the 1940’s and 50’s out of plastic and were used to customize primarily Indian and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. As these bikes had internal throttles and spark advance, the original Beck Grips aren’t suited for running on most motorcycles. Lowbrow Customs took the original design and stayed […]
Unlatch And Open Your Tour-Pack Lid In One Fluent Motion
Published by May 4th, 2016 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.One lift is all it takes to feel the difference with the all-new Kuryakyn® Tour-Pak Lid Grips. Cast from A380 aluminum, the discreet finger-holds provide a convenient lifting point to grasp when opening Harley-Davidson® Tour-Pak lids. The sleek, unobtrusive handle blend in while providing ideal leverage to easily. Lift with one hand, load or unload […]
AirHawk International Files Lawsuit
Published by May 4th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial, Legal and Seats.AirHawk International announced that it recently filed in the United States District Court Central District Of California Southern Division a Complaint For Patent Infringement, False Advertising, Tortious Interference, and Unfair Competition against various parties related to a product called “Wild Ass Motorcycle Cushion.”. AirHawk has also sent Cease and Desist letters to various parties and some retailers […]
New Red Shift® 587 Performance Cam For CVO-110 Engines
Published by May 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The Harley’s® CVO 110” engine is quite different from the 103” engine, as it is equipped with much larger valves and heavier valve springs. The Zippers Red Shift 587-HS Cam was designed and optimized to be the best bolt-in cam for the CVO 110 platform, dramatically increasing power and torque across the entire RPM range. […]
From Down Under A Sportster Forty-Eight Based Cafe Racer For Jack Daniels Whiskey
Published by May 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s certainly not the first and last time that Jack Daniels has collaborated with a custom builder to promote its brand. Towards the end of 2015, custom builder Sean Taylor from Gasoline Motor Co was approached by Jack Daniel’s Australia with a desire to build a distinctive Harley-Davidson to suit the Cafe Racer movement. Obviously not the […]
