Both Sportsters, the Sportster Forty Eight Special And The Sportster Fuse, got a throw-back design with a modern performance. These 2 new Sportsters are the latest in a line of 100 motorcycles the company plans to introduce by 2027. Maybe these 2 Sportster designs are part of the solution for Harley-Davidson, an iconic aging brand […]
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Harley-Davidson Unveils Two “New” Sportsters. A Forty-Eight Special And Iron 1200 Fuse.
Published by February 21st, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Official Bike of 2018 Daytona Bike Week )Match 9-18) is a 2010 Harley-Davidson Super Glide completely customized by George Sinsman of Chao Cycle in Long Island, New York. The bike was rebuilt in a Street Tracker style with the following new parts: A new Magnaflow 2-into-1 exhaust, Vance & Hines Fuel Pak, Memphis Shades front […]
Sequential BAGZ™ Saddlebag LEDs
Published by February 21st, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Among the multitude ways to improve your Bagger rear lighting, this new release from Custom Dynamics one of the leaders in “Everything To Light Up Your Ride”. These Sequential BAGZ™ LED Saddlebag lights were created to be installed just under the lip of the oen Harley-Davidson® OEM hard saddlebags, With a “Plug & Play” installation, […]
Find the right mix of aggressive styling and comfort with the Predator 2-Up Seat from Drag Seats. Molded from polyurethane foam for maximum comfort and styling, this seat has a 3/16” thermoformed seat base with rubber bumpers and fully carpeted bottom for a perfect fit that wont scratch your ride’s paint. Solar-reflective leather in the […]
INTERMOT Customized. In Cologne, Germany October 3-7, 2018
Published by February 20th, 2018 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Events.With the premiere of INTERMOT Customized in 2016, the public and trade show became one of the biggest meetings of the International Custom Scene. The organizers promise again new fresh custom blood brought to the biker scene with the 2018 edition to be held in the center of Europe, in Cologne Germany October 3-7, 2018. […]
The Modern Sportster Café Racer
Published by February 19th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sportster Café Racer jobs are popping up all over the world. Using the same basic ergonomics they don’t have much resemblance with those that the Rockers of the British subculture were riding in the 50’s for road races between transport cafés. At that time, Rockers were buying factory-made motorcycles (not Harleys) and tuned them up […]
Designed to look good on all kinds of cafe racers, choppers and bobbers. The nostalgic appearance hides a full SMD-LED circuit board which works as running light, brake light and number plate illumination through a window on the underside. The sturdy housing mounts directly with two studs to all flat surfaces or with an optional […]
All New Barnett Hydraulic Brake and Clutch Lines
Published by February 18th, 2018 in Brakes, Controls, Customs and Editorial.All new Genuine Barnett Hydraulic Brake And Clutch Lines are now available. Designed to match Barnett cables, they are available in Classic Stainless braid, Platinum Series bright silver, Black with chrome fittings and Stealth ‘black on black’. These new Barnett brake and clutch lines are available in stock and full custom lengths to fit Harley […]
Vance & Hines Launches Officially Licensed American Flat Track Exhaust System for AFT Singles
Published by February 17th, 2018 in Customs, Exhaust and Racing.Longtime aftermarket and racing powerhouse Vance & Hines has partnered with American Flat Track to engineer an officially licensed AFT Singles exhaust system that’s supported by more than $25,000 in contingency money for the 2018 AFT season. “I’m ecstatic to be working with American Flat Track on this co-branded exhaust system project,” says Vance & […]
J&P Cycles Awards $20,000 and Crowns Eight U.S. Vets as Kings of Custom Motorcycle Building
Published by February 16th, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.J&P Cycles, the world’s largest aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories retailer, awarded the title of Kings of Custom Motorcycle Building to eight U.S. military veterans from Texas. They earned the title at the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show whose final stop on the tour was part of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in […]
Kuryakyn New Collection Of Finned Covers For Harley-Davidson Models
Published by February 15th, 2018 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Finned covers belong to the beginning of the custom culture and since then have always remained popular with bikers. This new complete line of covers and accents delivers a clean, old school aesthetic to areas of the engine, outer primary and transmission, among others. Available for a wide variety of Harley-Davidson® Twin Cam® and Milwaukee-Eight® […]
“Passion Built” Custom Motorcycles At 2018 Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’ Exhibit
Published by February 14th, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For the 10th year, Custom bikes built from the pure passion and love of the machine will be exhibited at the Buffalo Chip free to the public this August. Curated by Michael Lichter “Passion Built – Garage to Gallery” will bring together a collection of stunning motorcycles “Passion Built” for this exhibition by 40 builders […]
Barnett Tool & Engineering 70th Anniversary
Published by February 13th, 2018 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.Very, very few in themotorcycle industry have been able to rear this milestone. Barnett Tool & Engineering is proud to announce that 2018 is their 70th year in business in the motorcycle industry! Since Charlie and Afton Barnett started out in a small storefront in Huntington Park, Ca in 1948, they have been producing clutches […]
Sidewinder 2 into 1 Exhaust for Harley Milwaukee-Eight® Touring Models
Published by February 13th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The Milwaukee-Eight® engine offers a massive torque. So, S&S Cycle has created the next level in high performance M8 bagger exhaust. Merging a full flow stainless header into a highly engineered collector and culminating in a 4.5” muffler, the new 2 into 1 Sidewinder exhaust represents the a superb combination of style and power. S&S also included […]
240 MM Indian Scout “Stocker Wide Tire Kit”
Published by February 11th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Installing a custom 240 mm rear tire wheel on an Indian Scout adds a very powerful and enhanced look to your bike. For this reason, RC Components just released their new “STOCKER” wheel design for 2018. This massive 18″×8.5″ size wheel was created to match the factory Indian Scout front wheel with the benefit of […]
To Celebrate Its 15th Anniversary, Custom Dynamics® Unveils The ProBEAM® Line
Published by February 10th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This year Custom Dynamics® celebratestheir 15th anniversary with their most ambitious product launch in the company’s history: offering the first “LED Light Pipe product line” for motorcycles. The innovative technology offers significant benefits while maintaining competitive pricing. “Light pipes” first gained popularity in the automotive industry with major manufacturers implementing the modern designs into automobile taillights […]
I am not a replica fan, for motorcycles, cars or anything else. But I easily admit that the positive feelings of riding a classic or vintage vehicle is most often overwhelmed by the worries and time spent fixing the damages caused by miles and time. In 2017, when Harley reached a continuous 60-year run with […]
Outlaw Fairing. Clean and mean! Inspired by classic motorcycle heritage, this fairing brings a road warrior attitude to most bikes with a 5.75″ headlight! The fairings are made of high quality molded ABS and paired with an opaque impact resistant acrylic windscreen for strength and durability. 35mm-49mm forks. The impact resistant Acrylic windscreen fits flush with […]
Harley-Davidson Tuck & Roll Solo Saddle
Published by February 6th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Solo seat. An important part of giving a nostalgic bobber look to a modern motorcycle. Harley-Davidson offers many for most of its models. This Solo Saddle features a classic tuck & roll vinyl seating surface that is wrapped around a poured and contoured pad that maximizes comfort while maintaining the minimalistic “just enough to ride” […]
Motor Bike Expo 10th Anniversary In Verona, Italy (January 18-21). Custom Chrome Bike Show Winners.
Published by February 5th, 2018 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s my 5th report in 12 days about the famous Italy Motor Bike Expo (160,000 paying visitors, 600 custom bikes on the floor during 4 days…) and you may be confused by some bikes that I am featuring more than one time. No, it’s not a mistake. The reason is that the most interesting customs […]
New Finish For Your Wheels. Hydrographics Printing.
Published by February 4th, 2018 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.HD Wheels has been since many years the address to go to for fancy wire wheels with rims, hubs spokes and nipples finished in polished, chrome, black chrome, black nickel, gold plating, anodizing (for aluminum parts) and powder coating finishes. And now, starting this month, Andrei Rybkin is offering a new type of finishing option for motorcycle wheels. This new technique […]
Harley Sport Glide 5.5 in. Windshield
Published by February 2nd, 2018 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The all-new 2018 Sport Glide™. Strip it down and shred city streets or load it up endless miles with some room for gear. The versatile Sort Glide comes with a quick detach front Mini-Fairing allowing for an attitude change on the fly. If you load up your bike for endless miles, you may prefer to […]
New Rinehart Racing MotoPro 45 Slip-On Exhaust For Harley-Davidson Touring Models. Big Look. Big Sound.
Published by February 1st, 2018 in Customs and Exhaust.Rinehart Racing, known for producing performance-driven exhaust systems for American motorcycles, introduces the 4.5-inch MotoPro 45 line of slip-on exhausts for Harley-Davidson touring models. In edition of performance, they offer the distinctive Rinehart Racing sound thanks to the company’s proprietary baffle design. TThe larger diameter 4.5-inch canister on the MotoPro 45 creates a deep, powerful […]
Fits 5-3/4″ Headwinds headlights with screw in bezels (1-5200, 1-5500, 1-5600, 1-5800 series), US Headlights: 5-3/4″ Viper Headlight Housing (1-5800U), Tradewinds: 5-3/4″ Bradley Bullet Horizontal Groove Headlight Housing (1-5201TWCA). MAY FIT: After market threaded buckets with screw-in bezels. Does Not Fit: Harley-Davidson headlight buckets. MSRP $89.00. At Headwinds. Lighting.
Ken’s Factory Twin-Cam Powered Mazda
Published by January 31st, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Ken Nagai, (owner/founder of Ken’s Factory), is a great custom motorcycle builder, and although this project rolls on 4 wheels, it’s a V-Twin powered based on a 60’s Mazda Carol and worth the interest, I guess, of most of my readers. In Japan like in the US, most custom motorcycle lovers are also car buffs. […]
The Metamorphosis Of The Chief Ambassador
Published by January 29th, 2018 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You know the saying. “The work of a biker is never done”. What about the work of a Custom Builder? And what about this project from Bryan Fuller that I published “finished” in bare steel for the first time in September 2012? You are now looking at a multi-year metapmorphosis of an old bike into […]
