S&S Cycle has released a pair of short block engine assemblies designed to replace the tired bottom end on your 1984 through 1999 Carbureted and Fuel Injected 80″ Evolution big twin. Replace your entire stock lower end with an S&S Short Block assembly! A rock solid S&S flywheel assembly, installed in a set of bullet proof S&S […]
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A Better Foundation. S&S Announces Short Block Replacement Assemblies For 1984-99 Big Twins.
Published by April 12th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Küryakyn Radiator Grills For 2014-later Harley-Davidson Twin-Cooled Twin Cam Models
Published by April 12th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.These new Küryakyn® Radiator Grills for Harley-Davidson® Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cams provide a nice touch of chrome to enhance fairing lowers. A clean chrome-finished ABS grill housing shrouds a black honeycomb-shaped metal screen insert that combats debris while leaving radiator airflow unrestricted. Küryakyn Radiator Grills are literally a snap to install as stylish direct […]
Ice Cream. A Sweet Panhead Chopper By Bill Dodge.
Published by April 11th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Every act of imagination of a custom builder makes the motorcycle world a more interesting place. All projects from Bill Dodge of Bling’s Cycles are captivating because inspired by the past but never dictated by any rules expect the respect he has for the most venerable Harley engines, from Flathead to Knucklehead to Panhead and […]
Clutch And Brake Ball End Levers For Classic Harleys
Published by April 10th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Looking for replacement levers for your classic Harley. The ones made of steel with ball ends? Barnett Clutches & Cables is offering all steel, chrome plated and ball ended clutch & brake levers for classic Big Twins & Sportsters. 122-30-10168 (Clutch) 1968-83 Big Twin, 1971-83 Sportster (HD#38608-68) 122-30-10166 (Clutch) Sportster thru 1970 (HD #38604-65A), 122-30-10165 (Clutch) […]
Rolling Stones Davida Jet Helmet
Published by April 9th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The Davida helmets are handmade in the UK, with a full leather-lined interior and approved to the highest European standard for the road and Gold Label for the race-track. The company is very proud to have been commissioned to design and produce a range of Davida helmets for the new Rolling Stones Exhibition at the […]
Harley-Davidson Helmet Lock. No Keys Required.
Published by April 9th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Before the end of this week, the Daytona PD is going to tell us how many bikes were stolen during the 75th anniversary rally. I bet much less that the number of helmets that has changed heads without consent, and we will never know the number. Helmet locks are not new, but the one offered […]
Up Town Series Horn & Horn Cover Combo
Published by April 8th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Do you need or not a horn on a motorcycle is not the topic of this feature. If you want to keep a horn on your factory Harley (you are supposed to…) John Shope’s Dirty Bird Concepts shop is offering the Up Town Series Horn & Horn Cover combo. Other horn cover designs were already sold […]
Zombies And Flames Are Back. On Your Harley Or Victory Windshield.
Published by April 7th, 2016 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The all-new AirMaster™ Graphic Windshields from Kuryakyn® are custom-formed from premium hard-coated polycarbonate that will not crack or shatter upon impact, unlike acrylic. Themed graphics are screen-printed behind a light smoke material using proprietary inks, making the images extremely durable and sharp. They are USA made. AirMaster Graphic Windshields for Harley-Davidson batwing fairings measure 7 inches […]
Under New Ownership Big Dog Motorcycles Is Back With Limited Production Motorcycles
Published by April 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The great recession of 2008 pushed Big Dog Motorcycles to definitively close its doors in 2011. Today, Matt Moore , a former Big Dog’s Director Of Sales, and his family own all the rights, trademarks, good will of the defunct company and after defining a new strategy to relaunch the brand, is offering a new […]
Guy Martin’s Wall of Death World Record Using An Indian Scout. Video.
Published by April 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.On March 28th, riding a modified Indian Scout, English racer/tv host/daredavil Guy Martin reached a speed world record of 60.1 mph on his first attempt and 70.33 mph (5.2 G) on his second attempt on a special built Wall Of Death. Traditional Wall of Death setup ranges from 20 to 36 feet in diameter with riders […]
One-Piece Harley-Davidson Detachable Sissy Bar
Published by April 6th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The sissy bar, also called a “sister bar” in the 50’s and 60’s, is one of the accessories making a big come back. This genuine Harley-Davidson one-piece model mimics the stylized upper kick angle the of the old-school sissy bars and for a clean appearance doesn’t need separate side plates for installation. Fits ’06-later Dyna® […]
Buffalo Chip Challenge™ Students’ Hard Work Pays Off At Donnie Smith Show
Published by April 6th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Months of hard work paid off for a group of Black Hills area high school students this weekend. The group, participating in the 2016 Buffalo Chip Challenge, earned two first place awards April 2 at the prestigious Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show in St. Paul, Minn. The student-built Buffalo Chip Challenge bikes, a fully […]
New S&S Stealth Two High-Flow Air Filters for Indian Scout and Victory Octane Models Is Increasing Air Flow By 127%
Published by April 5th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You could expect it from S&S Cycle, the company with proven performance products. They just released their high performance Stealth Two Air Filter for the 2015-2016 Scout, 2016 Scout Sixty and 2017 Victory Octane models. The S&S Stealth Two air cleaner features increased filter area, a radiused inlet. and a 4 ply washable element. Together, they […]
Custom Motorcycles. The Way They Do It In Poland.
Published by April 5th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you visit Poland in Central Europe, the city of Poznan is probably one of the 2 (with the capital Warsaw) that you want to visit because of its famous Renaissance architecture with richly decorated attics and arcade loggias. The old town was destroyed during world war 2, then meticulously rebuilt. The city is also […]
Custom King Iron 883 Sportster By Rick‘s
Published by April 4th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“Battle of the Kings”, Harley-Davidson’s custom bike competition is going on with a record number of dealers all over the world competing for the bragging right of “2016 King Of Custom.” Dealerships were supplied with a Sportster Iron 883 Dark to see who can produce in a time frame of 6 weeks maximum the best-looking […]
Exclusive. Jason Havey Appointed CEO of Brass Balls Cycles Amidst Large Scale Financial and Operational Restructuring
Published by April 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following my announcement of March 25th regarding the financial difficulties of custom shop Darwin Motorcycles, I had a couple of friendly telephonic discussions with owner Dar Holdsworth. He explained to me the reasons of his troubled business and shared with me his business strategy to restructure it. To confirm his intentions Dar Holdsworth just sent me […]
Black Vinyl Finish Cables With Black Chrome Elbows And Hardware
Published by April 3rd, 2016 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Even if you are not into blacking out your ride, you may like replacing your cables with black ones, including black chrome elbows and hardware. Barnett Clutches And Cables offer this Stealth Series black vinyl casing and blacked out elbows and hardware available for 1987 & later Harley-Davidson and 1999 & later Victory models. Barnett […]
A Visit To Hazan Motorworks
Published by April 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The Musket by Hazan Motorworks is probably the closest you can find to the definition of motorcycle work of art. Brooklyn-based artist Maxwell Hazan hand-built this machine around a 1000cc v-twin engine created from 2 Royal Enfield 500cc engines. Aluminum bodywork massaged after creating wood templates is absolutely flawless and is conceived to emphasize the […]
New Passenger Armrests For ’14-’16 Harley Touring and Tri Glide Models
Published by April 2nd, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Kuryakyn® New Passenger Armrests provide a versatile combination of comfort and convenience with a wide range of adjustability, including a beverage holder… They feature unobtrusive slotted chrome-plated steel support brackets that mount conveniently between the Tour-Pak and speaker housings. The comfortable ergonomic armrest pads can be adjusted to three positions for ideal forearm support. An […]
El Diablo Cross Streamline Chin Spoiler For Harley Baggers
Published by April 1st, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.John Shope’s Dirty Bird Concepts is offering a new chin spoiler for your raked or non-raked big wheel 1997 to present Harley-Davidson Bagger. The El Diablo chin spoiler was designed for looks without altering motor cooling. Made from injection molded NYP Polymer, it’s a strong and durable piece. Easy to install and sold ready for […]
1928 BMW Landspeeder Interpretation By Revival Cycles.
Published by March 31st, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Partners Alan Stulberg and Stefan Hertel at Revival Cycles think that “a motorcycle should be more than a machine, an aesthetic expression that demonstrates the beauty of purposeful form.” The Austin shop has built some remarkable motorcycles and this modern interpretation of the record-breaking 1928 BMW R37 ridden by Ernst Henne is another example of […]
New Concept. Samsung Smart Windshield.
Published by March 31st, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The Samsung Smart Windshield is supposed to be designed with safety in mind. It connects to your smartphone and it uses a small projector to provide information on your windshield, like phone calls, text message and navigation data. Safety concept or added distraction?
Bobber Factory Racer Inspired Gas Tank For Custom Harley Motorcycles
Published by March 30th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Inspired by factory race bikes of the 1940’s, this cut-down, classic style gas tank will particularly look cool on Knucklehead, Panhead and Shovelhead custom motorcycles. The WX Gas Tank are directly influenced by the Harley-Davidson WR, but with an innovative design that allows these new gas tanks to fit almost half-century’s worth of motorcycle frames. […]
Record Motor Cycles Building 2 Machines To Attempt Land Speed Records in 2017
Published by March 30th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Italian Roberto Crepaldi founded Record Motor Cycles (RMC) in 2015, and with his team has started the manufacturing of 2 motorcycles that will race the 2.000 cc and the 2.500 cc classes in Bonneville in 2017 (if the Salt Flats are rideable…) The bikes will race in the FIM “Partially-Streamlined” category, (that is a partially […]
Lighting Show On Your Indian
Published by March 30th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.These rear fender L.E.D. strip lights have elegant styling and provide additional run-brake lighting to markedly increase your visibility from behind. The L.E.D. strip lights hug the rear fender lines for a classic appearance on Indian models with or without saddlebags. Factory-matched chrome housings feature subtle grooved accents and smooth contours that flow with the […]
Zipper’s Updated Drop-On 107” Series Engine Kits For Harley Twin Cam® Engines.
Published by March 29th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Zipper’s has new and updated drop on 107 Series engine kits for These kits are dyno-developed and road tested to deliver exceptional torque and horsepower while providing you with the durability that Zipper’s is famous for. These Muscle kits are engineered to start easily and run smoothly on premium pump gas while putting a wide smile […]
