Another mufflers option for your Harley Touring bike from S&S Cycle, the engine maker with proven performance. The S&S Power Tune™ 4” Race/Tour mufflers with billet end caps for 1995-later Harley-Davidson® touring models are now available with Power Band or Power Thruster end caps, in chrome or black ceramic coated mufflers! S&S Marketing Manager, Patrick Garvin […]
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S&S Power Tune™ 4” Race/Tour Mufflers With billet End Caps For 1995-Later Harley-Davidson® Touring Models
Published by December 15th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Indian Motorcycle And Champion Trikes Donate Custom Indian Scout To Wounded Marine
Published by December 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City, Indian Motorcycle announced its continuing sponsorship of the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis for 2016 and is, in fact, expanding its level of sponsorship this year. A veteran from the inaugural event was surprised to receive the gift of a customized Indian Scout by […]
Jet Age Motorcycle Futurism By Bandit 9
Published by December 14th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Daryl Villanueva, the Bandit Chief at Bandit 9, doesn’t believe in the traditional custom motorcycle shop model. Or at least considers that what he likes to create – an evolution of older models to the jet age future – put his work in a unique category that can’t be defined, except by himself… As he […]
Windshield Trims for Harley Road Glide
Published by December 13th, 2015 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.These Windshield Center Trims create a unified streamlined appearance with the Windshield Side Trims (P/N 2632, chrome; 2633 gloss black) to complete a clean custom transition from fairing to windshield. The center trim’s unique design does not require screws to mount. Made from durable and lightweight injection-molded ABS, the Windshield Center Trim is available in […]
Custom Mania At 11th Germany Custombike Show. Postcards (December 4-6) Part 2
Published by December 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.The 2015 Germany Custombike Show filled 3 halls for a total of 270,000 sq. ft. where about 300 exhibitors showed their ware among 800 modified or fully customized motorcycles. The event includes a big bike show competition (250 customs), a live build-off competition stage (Juri Shif of Belorussia won against Germany’s Fabian Mueller), a Henny […]
Metzeler Released Its Cult Calendar For 2016
Published by December 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.The Metzeler calendar has always been a cult object for collectors. This year for the first time, the tire brand has decided to make it accessible to anyone. The 23rd edition is titled “Take The Road” and is a tribute to the presence of motorcycling in the ‘flicks’. According to tradition, it has two versions: The […]
Victory Motorcycles Reveals “Combustion” By Zach Ness. A Concept Victory With Newest Production Engine.
Published by December 11th, 2015 in Builders and Customs.You already know that Victory Motorcycles wants to position its brand as the “Modern American Muscle Brand”. For this objective, Victory already unveiled last month in Milan at the EICMA Show a concept bike called “Ignition” by Urs Erbacher of Switzerland propelled by a production-intent engine that will power a new model Victory Motorcycle to […]
Battistinis Wireframe 3D Contoured Fork Boots
Published by December 11th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.The Wireframe series design (forward controls, floorboards, air filter kits, body grills, dash inserts, shifters, covers, etc) is unmistakingly Battistinis. And if you have been waiting for a new CNC machining prowess, here it is. Rikki Battistini has designed and developed the first on the market 3D contoured fork boot. Styled around their Wireframe series […]
RC Components 4 Brand New Wheel Designs For 2016
Published by December 10th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.December, the month when custom part vendors begin to announce their new products. First to unveil is RC Components with 4 brand new wheel designs for 2016, all offered in sizes ranging from 16” to 30”, in brilliant chrome finish or rich black finish, with matching accessories such as air cleaner, rotors, pulley and sprockets, […]
Ducati Scrambler Italia Independent Limited Edition
Published by December 10th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Unveiled last week during Art Basel Miami, North America’s foremost international modern and contemporary art fair. This limited edition Café Racer-inspired Scrambler is a collaboration between Ducati and Italia Independent, a large retailer selling sunglasses and clothing. The Ducati Scrambler specs (L-Twin EFI 803 cc compression 11-1), 6-speed) are unchanged, but this unique edition features […]
Christmas Gift For Biking Kids
Published by December 10th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Most kids want to make their bicycles sound like a motorcycle. We use to achieve this with the “baseball-card-in-the-spokes” system. The Turbospoke Exhaust System updates this concept. It has the look of a real motorcycle pipe and makes engine sounds. The sound start as soon as the wheels turns and changes as the speed does. […]
Custom Mania At 11th Germany Custombike Show. Postcards (December 4-6) Part 1
Published by December 9th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend December 4-6 was held the 11th edition of the Custombike Show organized by Huber Vermlag Gmbh & Co, publisher of European magazine CustomBike in Bad Salzuflen, Germany. A first opportunity to gauge the state of the European custom motorcycle scene before we enter 2016. An attendance of 30,000 visitors came to admire about […]
F@%K Cancer. Let’s Ride A Trike.
Published by December 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As a 8-year breast cancer survivor Debbie McFarlane knows tomorrow isn’t promised. She has learned that life is too short not to try new things. A few years ago she purchased her very own Sportster with plans to ride with her Harley riding son. After completing the motorcycle safety course she set out to conquer […]
New Cast Aluminum Parts With A Vintage Vibe
Published by December 7th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It has been close to 10 years that the movement among custom builders to go back to vintage motorcycles has started. Probably in reaction to the over-chromed, over-stretched, over-painted custom bikes of the decade before. But also in response to the fast pace of our times, to the impersonal interactions of our digital world, and […]
New And Interesting. Touring Bike Solo Seat Conversion Kit.
Published by December 6th, 2015 in Customs and Seats.La Rosa Design is known for its cool looking solo seats, mostly for retro looking bikes. But not for touring bikes…until now. That you like it or not, you must admit that this solo seat conversion kit for touring bikes has the merit of being different, and personally I like it. And no worry, a […]
So simple and evident that nobody seems to have thought of them before Kustom Tech. These handlebar grip rings fit all 1” bars and have exactly a 36 mm outside diameter (check the thickness of your grips before ordering). Available in chrome, brass, black or polished aluminum.
David Beckham’s Custom Triumph Bonneville
Published by December 4th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.David Beckham, the English professional footballer (soccer player) is a legend of his sport, and since he retired in 2013 he can enjoy his passion for motorcycles. (By the way, it is rumored that he could be the next James Bond…) He already owns several customs, that he rides, the most recent being this Triumph […]
Staggered Longtails for Indian Scout
Published by December 3rd, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.I am not sure there is any manufacturer left not proposing a set of custom exhaust for the very successful Indian Scout. Samson’s all new Staggered Longtail slip-on mufflers are ready to rumble your Scout. Of course, the company states a significant gain in horsepower and torque, but no chart being provided to me, I […]
A classic hot rod design that will work on many different types of bikes. These Ultima® Kool Kat® wheels are CNC machined,, offered in polished Aluminum and available in in the most popular front and rear sizes – 16”, 18”, 21”, 23” & 26” – for Harley-Davidson models and custom applications. Complete the look with […]
Deus Ex Machina Modding A 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
Published by December 3rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You know Deus Ex Machina for their custom motorcycles. From a 2-wheeler to a 4wheeler the difference is the size of modding you need to accomplish. Built and owned by Matt Hart, a guy who grew up with Mopar music ringing in his hears, this 1966 Plymouth Barracuda got 480 hp on a 4-speed manual […]
40 Indian Motorcycle Dealers To Compete To Build The Best Custom Scout
Published by December 1st, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The competition is called “Project Scout. Build A Legend” The program gives select dealers a high-profile forum to showcase their passion for Indian Motorcycle and their team’s talent by building a custom Indian® Scout®. There are no rules or restrictions on bike theme, cost or build style, although entrants must utilize a 2016 Indian Scout […]
Belt Drives Ltd’s Competitor Clutch For Sportsters 1991-Up
Published by December 1st, 2015 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.You can take your Sportster’s clutch to a new level with the installation of Belt Drives Ltd’s new CC-140-BB Competitor Clutch conversion. The 140 series was developed exclusively for stock 1991 and later Sportster clutch baskets. BDL’s patented Ball Bearing Lockup Clutch will significantly lighten pull at the lever while providing smooth, slip free lock […]
Samurai Style Harleys Made In Switzerland By Bächli Harley-Heaven
Published by November 30th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Twenty five years ago, who could have imagined that the Japanese way of customizing v-twin motorcycles would strongly influence the worldwide custom motorcycle scene? Zero engineering, established in 1992 in Okazaki, Japan can be credited for exporting throughout the world their uncompromising style, beauty and details. A vintage style with minimum parts, little or no […]
New From RC Components. The RCX Hellbenders 2 Into 2 Header System.
Published by November 29th, 2015 in Customs and Editorial.The RCX Hellbenders are the newest system added to the RCX Exhaust product line. This 2-into2 header system features interesting engineering and design. Unlike anything you’ve seen on the market today it offers smooth radius bends that are surrounded by 2.5″ heat shields that flow into two 3.0” mufflers, The RCX Hellbenders are available with […]
Davida Introduces New Rich Nut Brown Leather Helmet Interiors
Published by November 29th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Every Davida helmet, whether its a Jet, Ninety 2, Speedster or Classic, in every one of the 100 different Davida Colors, can now be fitted with our new beautifully rich Nut Brown leather lining. Davidas luxurious fully leather lined helmets use only the best aniline through dyed leather hides. Using aniline through dyed leather means […]
METZELER confirms its heritage by adding vintage and classic tires along with the new SPORTEC™ Klassik to its North American product range, blending a timeless look and modern performance. METZELER, on the road since 1892, re-introduces key tire lines for owners of classic and vintage motorcycles in North America. New this year, the SPORTEC™ Klassik […]
