Big and Powerful Motorcycles Are Not The Sole Driving Force In the Motorcycle World Anymore. Manufacturers are taking smaller motorcycles a lot more seriously. Harley-Davidson with the Street, Indian with the Scout Sixty, Ducati with the Scrambler, Triumph with the Bonneville, Thruxton & Scrambler models, Royal Enfield and many other brands are working hard at […]
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Skid plates For Harley Davidson 1991-2016 Sportsters
Published by January 7th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.If you do some off-road riding with your Sportster, want a frame undercarriage and motor protection when suspension is bottoming out or from road debris, or just for looks (think Scrambler, Street Racer) these Sportster skid plates may be what you want. They are made from durable 1/8″ aluminum and precision bent for great strength […]
Formula One Lewis Hamilton’s Limited Edition MV Augusta
Published by January 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Like many other Formula One racers, triple world champion (2008, 2014 & 2015) Lewis Hamilton loves motorcycles and often rides one from his hotel to the racing track. He partnered with Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Augusta to co-design the Dragster RR LH44, a limited run of 244 bikes that are covered with references to 44, […]
Nostalgic Headlight Grill Bezel For Harley Road King
Published by January 6th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Add a big splash of nostalgia on your Harley Road King with this 7” grill bezel. A classic “Mercury” styling that will make your king of the highway being noticed. It perfectly blends with the stock 7” headlight and keeps breezy air gaps. Housing is machined out of 6061-T6 billet aluminum. Doesn’t include lamp. Made in […]
Custom Show Emirates. Hot Wheels Of Arabia. March 31-April 2, 2016
Published by January 6th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Organized by respected European journalist and promoter Frank Sander, the second edition of the Custom Show Emirates in Abu Dhabi will host a big bike show with some of the best builders of the Middle East, of Europe and of the USA.. For entertainment, first a Biker Build-off with an on-stage battle between German stainless […]
Shovelhead Style Rocker Covers On A Harley Sportster
Published by January 5th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.If you have an old school project with your modern Evo Harley Sportster and love the Shovelhead engine look, these rocker covers are perfect for a genre confusion. Made from cast aluminum, available in raw (you can have them highly polished) or black finish, they bolt-on using the same Harley hardware and gaskets. Sold in […]
Being able to use either land or water with a car is not new. But amphibious 2-wheelers are quite rare. Combining road and water technologies then developing its own, this amphibious motorcycle is improving performance both on the dry and on the wet. On land, a 2 cylinder gas engine to ride up to 80 […]
Bolt-On And Ride A Slimmer Harley Slim
Published by January 4th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Why would you take a Harley Softail Slim FLS model – whose factory design is to merge the minimalistic 1940’s bobber styling with up-to-date old school fat elements – to turn it into a slimmer version? The reason(s) hiding behind a customizing direction can be very mysterious. At least, the builder in charge of the […]
Hear The S&S Performance 4” Race-Tour Mufflers
Published by January 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.These S&S Cycle Performance 4″ Race/Tour Mufflers offer an aggressive sound for an unmatched top end horsepower in a dual-muffler setup. They bolt-on to stock or at best when used with the S&S Power Tune Dual Headers with end caps pre-assembled. For1995 – up Harley-Davidson® touring models with non-catalyst mufflers (except 2010 Road Glide® and […]
Neo-Fusion Floor Boards For A Special Bagger Project
Published by January 3rd, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Details that you will see on no other custom parts and for sure on no other floor boards. Designed and machined by Ken’s Factory USA they are the most recent addition to the full Neo-Fusion Series to keep a unified style all over your bike. Available in Polished/ Brass Insert, Black/Machine cut, Polished/Polished Insert, Black/Brass […]
Bantam Throttle Servo Motor Cover for Harley-Davidson
Published by January 2nd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The all-new Bantam Throttle Servo Motor Cover from Küryakyn® has a streamlined and compact design, but packs a punch full of style. Grooved accents flow into a contoured scoop that tastefully hides the unsightly servo motor and wiring on electronic throttle-controlled Harley-Davidson® models. A tight, minimalist appearance makes the Bantam a clean complement and works […]
New For 2016. The Whip By Metalsport Wheels.
Published by January 1st, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.With this new Whip model, the only strike is visual. It’s the first of many more 2016 designs to be released by Metalsport. The Whip is a 3-D wheel having the spokes wrapped around the outer lip all the way to the edge, It has a clean look that will “whip” any build into the top […]
Custom Bagger Rear Kit With Bags, Fender And Lights
Published by December 31st, 2015 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Bad Dad, a young company created in 2000 as part of a collision company with 35 years of experience in bodywork, offers so many Bagger custom parts and bolt-on rear kits that I can show you only one as example. This one features a pre-drilled Summit rear fender which installs in place of your original […]
The Custom Motorcycle Built Around The New Avon Trailrider Tire
Published by December 30th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Avon Tyres is launching worldwide its new Trailrider mix-use adventure tire. During the final development stage, all those involved made it clear that the new model needed a very special celebration. Instead of fitting it to a few motorcycles built by well known builders, the British Manufacturer – who started producing tires in 1911 – […]
Verona International Motor Bike Expo. January 22-24, 2016
Published by December 29th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Most of the worldwide motorcycle industry will be in Verona from this international 3-day event. A total of 880,000 sq.ft of halls where 600 exhibitors from the USA to the United Arab Emirates and of course the entire Europe will show their new bike models, parts, apparel. In and out of the expo, a lot […]
Küryakyn Alley Cat L.E.D. Fuel & Battery Gauge and Gas Cap for H-D
Published by December 29th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Styled to match their popular line of air cleaner kits and covers, the new Alley Cat Gas Cap and Alley Cat L.E.D. Fuel & Battery Gauge from Küryakyn® revamp fuel tanks with their aggressive radial design. Crafted from quality cast aluminum, both are available in chrome or gloss black finishes as direct replacements for a […]
Ken’s Factory Olde Dogge Softail
Published by December 28th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In the last feature I published about the Ken’s Factory I was mentioning that builder Ken Nagai, after years of globe-trotting, is probably one of the most well known/respected builder on 3 continents at the same time: Asia, Europe and North America. Since then, he didn’t slow down his traveling, crisscrossing the world to show […]
Rear Speaker Accents For 2014-Later Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by December 26th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A choice of 4 easy-to-install enhancements for your 2014-later Harley-Davidson® Touring and Trike models. These rear speaker rings are chrome-plated ABS surrounding the padded domed mesh grills for a subtle upgrade over the factory black plastic. Hassle-free installation reuses factory hardware on ’16 Road Glide Ultras, and ’14-later Electra Glides (except CVO), Tri Glides and […]
Why Would You Want A Trike That Doesn’t Lean?
Published by December 25th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.It’s the question asked by a company called Tilting Motor Works to all aging riders tempted to go from a 2 to a 3-wheeler. The argument is that a conventional trike isn’t that much fun compared to a motorcycle. The company developed a leaning 3-wheel conversion (2 wheels upfront) to fit all models in Harley-Davidson’s […]
Getting Old And Looking Better. Xzotic Generator Style Cam Cover Is An Exclusive Custom Chrome Europe.
Published by December 24th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.New old school. Neo retro style. Whatever the appellation, new fabricated parts mimicking those found on classic oem motorcycles is the new rage. For those looking to add some soul to their modern Harley Twin Cam, this Xzotic Generator Style Cam Cover offered exclusively by Custom Chrome Europe is a very easy bolt-on. The one-piece […]
Flashback. 1912 Indian Board Tracker.
Published by December 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.High powered engines (100+ mph) in sparse frames. No brakes. Just a kill switch. At the beginning of the 20th century, the daredevils riding these machines on wooden planks with up to 60-degree corners, protected only by leather helmets, attracted each weekend huge crowds all over the country. Harley-Davidson and Indian were reigning supreme in […]
Installing Your New Engine. The Recommendations Of S&S Cycle.
Published by December 22nd, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The day has arrived and you are ready to order the new engine that you have been wanting. S&S Cycle tells you that you should begin planning the installation when you order your engine. Here are several things to check during installation that are often overlooked. 1- When ordering the new engine it is wise […]
Radical Harley Dyna Street Bob Makeover
Published by December 21st, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You heard it often. A custom motorcycle job is never finished. Many factory bikes go to several lives with successive aesthetic and/or mechanical changes. And of course it’s always for the better. For evident reasons, repetitive makeovers are very often the characteristic of bikes belonging to custom shop owners or to their businesses built and […]
Ural Dark Force Sidecar. Only 25 Available In The US. $15,000.
Published by December 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Murdered out black to explore your darker side in the shadows of your inner child, like all Urals it is made to take a beating with little damage. Anyway, all parts and labor are covered for the first two years of ownership (3rd year extended warranty for $850) through 70 dealers in the US. The […]
A Classic Tracker By British Customs And Mule Motorcycles
Published by December 18th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.British Customs sells custom packages to make your Triumph your own. Mule Motorcycles is the shop of Street Tracker expert Richard Pollock, famous not only for his full custom bikes but also for the uber quality of his custom designed parts. Using a 2015 Bonneville T100 as a platform, the result of a collaboration on […]
Coming Soon. Smart Helmets With Single Lens 360-Degree Video Capture Technology.
Published by December 16th, 2015 in Customs and Editorial.Action-sports helmet industry leaders, BRG Sports (parent company of Bell Helmets) and 360-degree camera innovators 360fly announced a formal partnership to develop a line of advanced helmets, featuring 4k single-lens 360-degree video capture technology. Plans are to unveil a full line of working prototypes in early January at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las […]
