Why would you think about building a “kind-of-period-correct” World War II motorcycle from a Yamaha power plant? Only owner Edward Yuan can explain this to me and to you. In his words. “The inspiration for this project came surprisingly from a Bloomingdales catalog with a vintage World War II motorcycle on the cover. Something about […]
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Not To Be Expected. A World War II Themed Yamaha Motorcycle.
Published by March 9th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Rollfast Indian Scout By Bill Dodge
Published by March 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Since its spectacular introduction spinning on the “Wall Of Death” during the 2014 Sturgis rally, the new Indian Scout – now in 2 engine configurations – keeps being the talk of bikers here in the US and abroad. At time of launch, and whatever were the expectations of each of you, most agreed that the […]
Kraus Sport Performance Inverted Front End Kits For Harley Davidson Dyna, FXR, Sportster And Softail Models
Published by March 5th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.The demand for quality suspension products is growing and aftermarket inverted front ends are now popular for Harleys. Builder Satya Kraus wants to lead the way with new kits offering improvements in performance function, safety, and aesthetics and easy to install on Harleys. The Kraus Sport Performance bolt-on kit takes the guesswork out of inverted front […]
Breakable Boardtracker By Dutch Custom Builder Piet Smits
Published by March 4th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In my 2016 custom motorcycle trend predictions published in January I was mentioning what I call “The Heritage Revival Movement” where new built custom motorcycles are modeled after the bikes that filled our grandparents “good old days” or drawing inspiration from the bikes legends rode to victory in major races. New motorcycles using at least […]
Daytona Bike Week. Change Of Venue For Custom Scout Dealer Contest Judging And Hooligans Races.
Published by March 4th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I just have been advised of a change of venue for 2 major Indian events. The Hooligans Races have been moved, for reason of a revoked permit, from the Ocean Center parking lot in Daytona to the Volusia County Speedway Tuesday March 8th. Races start at 3.30 pm The Project Scout Dealer Contest (judging and […]
2016 Daytona Bike Week. First Annual Biltwell Bash Is Friday March 11.
Published by March 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The inaugural event is set all day long March 11th at Robison Cycles, 508 International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona, The event will feature: a swap meet from 9 a.m. to noon. with free coffee and donuts. Free lunch from noon to 2 p.m (catfish & grits) for the first 200 participants, then $7.00 plate. All day […]
Barnett Scorpion Clear Derby Cover Series For 1998-2016 Harley Big Twins
Published by March 2nd, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The Barnett Scorpion Series of Clear Derby Covers is designed to fit OEM primary covers on 1998 & up Harley Davidson Big Twins and feature a quarter inch thick, clear polycarbonate window to your clutch! The scratch and discoloration resistant window is firmly secured and sealed with an O-ring gasket. The outer cover area is […]
USA Harley Dealerships Battling For Ultimate Bragging Rights in 2016 Sportster Motorcycle Customization Contest
Published by March 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Out to prove that custom truly is king, Harley-Davidson invited dealers to showcase their individuality in the Custom Kings Customization Contest. Dealers from all over the country turned a Sportster® motorcycle into a “Custom of One” work of art – earlier today the top 64 creations were revealed for fans to help choose the ‘king’ […]
Kuryakyn Spark Plug Fillers For 2006-2016 Victory Motorcycles
Published by March 1st, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The all-new Spark Plug Fillers from Kuryakyn® eliminate the visible void on the left side of all Victory® 100- and 106-cubic-inch powerplants. Named to Powersports Business magazine’s 2016 list of “Nifty 50” award winners, the Spark Plug Fillers pick up where the factory left off by converting the upper cylinder heads into clean, completely finned […]
Those who have attended the 75th Sturgis rally and who visited the Michael Lichter’s “Naked Truth” exhibition got a chance to see up close this chopper beauty stripped down to its mechanical essence. Modeled after the 70’s choppers, it features some new “classic” modern parts that builder Ken Nagai is currently introducing as part of […]
2016 Daytona Bike Week. The Main Bike Shows And Custom Bike Exhibitions.
Published by February 28th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sunday March 6, 2016. True Grit. Exhibition of pre-1970 motorcycles. At Jester Live Pavilion at Bruce Rossmeyer Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach. Sunday March 6, 2016. Indian Customer Appreciation Bike Show. At Indian Motorcycle parking lot. 290 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. FL. Wednesday March 9. Harley-Davidson Bike Show. Editor choice at Broken Spoke. 1151 North […]
Stretched Stainless Steel Saddlebags And Side Covers By Misfit Industries
Published by February 28th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Misfit Industries is the first company offering 304 20 gauge U.S. stainless steel Harley OEM replacement stretched saddlebags and side covers. For many builders, steel is the real thing because paint on steel, unlike on fiberglass or plastic, will not be affected by intense sun heat.
Jeremy Cupp From LC Fabrications Named “King Of Builders” At J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Competition.
Published by February 27th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.The largest traveling motorcycle builder competition in the U.S. featured the largest tour wide offering of cash and prizes and attracted nearly 400 custom motorcycles from coast-to-coast. The Inaugural U.S. Championship Round drew a big crowd at Chicago IMS on Valentine’s Day. Builders traveled from across the country, including select winners from past IMS Shows, […]
New For 2016. Up To 240 mm Tire On Rubber Mounted Harley Sportsters.
Published by February 26th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Are wide tires dead? Not yet. Mostly in Europe where bikers have a strong drag DNA, but also in the USA, you still see quite a large number of bikes featuring massive rubber. Even on Sportsters! It may surprise you, but at the opposite of the skinny naked look, there is a Sportster compact and […]
During Daytona Bike Week. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® To Salute 35 years of “Rock, Rumble & Rebellion” With Custom Harley Road Glide Road Glide® And Matching Epiphone Guitar.
Published by February 26th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Rock, Rumble & Rebellion Tour to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the largest Music Festival at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip kicks off at Daytona Bike Week with a public unveiling of a custom 2015 Harley-Davidson® and Epiphany guitar by Kuryakyn. Daytona Rally goers will have 2 chances to get an up-close and personal look […]
RCX Tormentor Headers By RC Components. Not The Traditional True Dual System.
Published by February 25th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Something new from RCX Exhaust has just hit the streets. The new RCX Tormentor Headers may look like a traditional true dual system, but hidden underneath the smooth and seamless heat shields is a large multi-chambered collector that creates big power and incredible torque as soon as you crack the throttle The placement and design of […]
Misfit Industries To unveil Two New GEICO Custom Motorcycles For 75th Anniversary Of Daytona Bike Week
Published by February 25th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Misfit Industries will be unveiling not one, but two GEICO show bikes to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week. The custom-built GEICO motorcycles are Harley-Davidson Road Kings, donated through a partnership with Shelly Rossmeyer of Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson. The bikes were being assembled in Dallas, Texas, and took three months to be completed […]
Arlen Ness Torque Box For Indian Scout
Published by February 24th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Increasing airflow will increase any motorcycle horsepower and torque. After extensive engineering and testing, Arlen Ness just released a Torque Box for the Indian Scout. It provides a massive airflow improvement over the factory air cleaner assembly. Dyno results have shown an average of 10% gains in horsepower and torque when installing it with slip-on […]
Biker’s Choice Adds Chopper Kings Handlebars To Product Line
Published by February 23rd, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Biker’s Choice s adding Chopper Kings handlebars to their product line. Fifteen styles of Chopper Kings bars will now be available in the United States by the end of February and exclusively distributed by Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice. Biker’s Choice will be carrying the styles in chrome and black as well as the low and high risers. […]
New Electronic Components By NAMZ
Published by February 23rd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.For professionals. Ever since 2008 when the factory began using throttle-by-wire, NAMZ has stayed on the gas by continuing to come up with harnesses supporting the new technology. But there was one part that the company had a hard time bringing to market and that is the 6-position Molex connector attached to the throttle actuator […]
Standard Edition. A Dark Chop N’ Roll Bolt-On Job By Exile Cycles.
Published by February 22nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Russell Mitchell’s custom motorcycles fall in 3 categories. The built from-the-ground-up “Special Exile bikes”. The Harley makeovers called the “X-Harleys.” And the bike kits to let you do the work yourself following Exile’s blueprints and using his extensive line of bolt-on parts. “Standard Edition”, Russell’s most recent project and currently his own riding bike – […]
About Actor Ryan Reynold’s Passion For Riding With His Custom Triumph Thruxton
Published by February 21st, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Besides being a very successful actor, Reynold happens to be a passionate of British motorcycles. In this video, Reynold talk about his meditative experience while riding, then discovers his Triumph Thruxton Cafe Racer customized by Dustin Kott from Los Angeles shop Kott Motorcycles.
Daytona Bike Week. 2nd Annual Daytona Perewitz Ultimate Custom Motorcycle Paint Show Is Wednesday March 9.
Published by February 21st, 2016 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Painters.On Wednesday March 9, 2016, at the Jester Live Pavilion (ex. Coca Cola Pavilion) at Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, Dave Perewitz and daughter Jody will host the 2nd annual Daytona Ultimate Custom Motorcycle Paint Show. The paint competition is open to all brands, models and styles of motorcycles with a selected team of […]
The 2017 Victory Octane. Power Tu Burn. Built To Thrill. Looks To Kill.
Published by February 19th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This morning, Victory Motorcycles introduced the 2017 Victory Octane, the new modern American Musclebike conceived for adrenaline junkies. Every high-octane horsepower enthusiast is familiar with the muscle car formula: take a big motor, insert it into a lightweight chassis, then delete any creature comforts or other unnecessary accessories. What’s left is just what you need […]
Velociraptor Air Cleaner For Harley Models
Published by February 18th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Looking like a race velocity stack but unlike most velocity stacks on the market, the Velociraptor breathes and filters the air with a K&N washable element. The Super Ring insert covers up the mounting bolts, delivering smooth airflow into your motor. For many Harley model applications, in chrome or black with a polished stainless screen. […]
The Jaydee Primary Cover For Harley Twin Cam Tourers Looks Like An Open Belt System
Published by February 17th, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.This primary cover looks like an open belt system but is not! It just bolt-on on all ’07-Up Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam touring models. And I must admit, it radically changes the left side of a bagger. Safety of an enclosed primary system included. Dimensions and tolerances are identical to the OEM parts. Manufactured in die cast […]
