Bringing back a rally tradition in Sturgis and Daytona Beach, as a kick-off of the Sturgis 75th rally on August 2nd, there was a successful re-ignition of the breakfast meet & greet, bringing together custom builders and fans. The event organized by “Flying Piston” brought together in one place the custom builders whose bikes appeared […]
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Flash Back To The Sturgis 75th Rally. International Custom Builders Mix & Meet.
Published by September 26th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Body Kit For Indian Baggers
Published by September 25th, 2015 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.If you follow the custom baggers scene, you already know that Azzkikr is building some very radical ones. After experimenting with one-off bodywork on its customs, Azzkikr sells the corresponding kits to bagger enthusiasts. After offering kits to dress up Harley and Victory tourers, Azzkikr is now offering an “Outlaw” body kit for the Indian […]
Low profile Lamp Housing Adapter Kit To Improve Your Triumph Butt
Published by September 25th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A Cafe Racer/Street tracker inspired taillight/lamp housing combo to improve the butt of your Triumph Bonneville, Thruxton or Scrambler. This low profile aluminum lamp housing adapter kit fits stock fender mounting holes and maintains rubber mounting. Universal taillamp fitting as it is easily adaptable to fit any type lamp and turn signal. At Maund Speed Equipment or […]
Akrapovic Exhaust Systems Now Available For All Victory Cruiser Models. Sounds Good.
Published by September 24th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Akrapovic, the well known class-leading exhaust manufacturer offering well designed performance exhausts with a unique sound is now offering new systems for the Victory cruiser lineup: the Gunner, High-Ball, Hammer S & Hammer 8-Ball, Judge and Vegas 8-Ball. They are sold with a 2-year warranty and available in chrome or black. Victory Motorcycles’ head of […]
Special Effects Powder Coating On Your Wheels
Published by September 24th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.If you had to change only one thing on a factory motorcycle to change it with the maximum impact, it would be replacing your wheels or customizing them. And the technique of powder coating is the one offering you almost unlimited possibilities to do it. Sumax has been powder coating for over thirty years and […]
Küryakyn Tri-Line Accents For 2014-Later Harley Touring Models
Published by September 23rd, 2015 in Accessories and Customs.A new easy-to-install Tri-Line family of accents from Küryakyn®. The new collection is designed to enhance the bodylines on ’14-later Harley-Davidson® Touring and Trike models (Electra Glide, Street Glide & Tri Glide) Accents are made from lightweight, durable injection-molded ABS and feature hassle-free installation with 3M® VHB™ adhesive. Tri-Line Windshield Trim The one-piece Tri-Line Windshield […]
Harley-Davidson Premium Audio System To Perform In Harsh Environments
Published by September 22nd, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The wind. The rain. The blistering heat and constant vibration. Creating a premium audio system capable of performing in harsh motorcycle environments is a consuming task of testing and testing again. Riders may push a button and take that sound quality for granted, but turning a motorcycle into a (almost) rolling concert hall is a complex […]
SKULLY Smart Helmet Powered By Telenav World Map Software
Published by September 22nd, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Competition in the high-tech Smart Helmet Category intensifies. SKULLY Systems has selected Telenav’s Scout SDK to deliver navigation features in their highly anticipated. SKULLY reality motorcycle helmet. The navigation technology provides real-time, turn-by-turn worldwide navigation in a heads-up display. “We are creating new safety technologies for motorcycling with the SKULLY AR-1. It provides riders with […]
A Street Racer Named Rusty Slider
Published by September 21st, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When in 1922 C.N. Williamson and E.E. Dickie created the Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company producing millions of uniforms for the US armed forces to become the number one manufacturer of work apparel worldwide, of course they could not imagine that one day a custom motorcycle builder from Taiwan would dedicate one of his creations to the […]
For those in pursuit of ultra clean handlebars, it will be difficult to beat weld-on cable hand controls. Clamps are machined from billet steel for easy welding Of course, you will need to use a remote master cylinder also available from the same company. Kit of both left & right sides is $380.00 (EUR 340.00) At […]
Count Down To Las Vegas BikeFest Bike Shows October 1- 4, 2015
Published by September 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.All these 4 Bike Shows will be on Fremont East at Rally Central during Las Vegas BikeFest Thursday, October 1. Ride In Bike Show. Registration will be open from 2:30pm-6:00pm with the awards presentation at 7:30pm. $20 Entry Fee. Bike Show Classes: Bagger – Antique – Ladies – Stock – Trike – Chopper / Bobber – Metric – Paint – Custom / Pro […]
Jekyll & Hyde Promo Custom V-Rod For Their New Thunderbolt NRS Exhaust System
Published by September 18th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Well known in Europe and trying now to gain some market share in the US, the Netherlands based exhaust company Jekyll & Hyde produces systems featuring an electronically adjustable valve to go from a social and legal sound…to a deep warm rumble when this valve is opened. A two personalities exhaust explaining the Jekyll & […]
Samson Longtail Slip-On Mufflers For The New Indian Scout
Published by September 17th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The new Indian Scout offers a a nimble, sporty platform with modern performance technology. But all those looking to add a touch of retro to the midsize cruiser will love these new staggered Longtail slip-on mufflers by Samson Exhaust. These high style Longtails are endowed with removable high performance baffles and look as good as they […]
Mini Hot-Rod styling for this super slick and sanitary air cleaner from Paughco’s “OLD STF” collection. Dubbed the “MINI ED” each unit measures 5 ½” wide, 4” tall and just 2 ½” deep. Available either polished or natural tumbled, each unit comes with a K&N high flow filter element. A wide variety of fitment applications […]
New Forged Aluminum Mirrors From Bahn
Published by September 15th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Unique precision-machined features on both the stems and heads provide contrast to the smooth black anodized “tuxedo” or chrome finishes. Tapered stems help maintain a compact profile while providing ample height and reach for a large convex glass surface area. Precision-fit ball-and-socket joints offer easy adjustment and firm positioning of the mirrors to eliminate movement […]
Best Of Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show At European Bike week In Austria
Published by September 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following a week of great sunny weather, of riding and partying, the Custom Chrome Europe Ride-In Bike Show exceeded all expectations with 62 participants. The CCE show is one of the highlights of European Bike Week at Faak. Craftsmanship and manufacturing quality of all bikes exhibited was outstanding. And the winners are…(Photography @ H. Roesler) […]
NAMZ states that they received many calls from customers and industry friends alike asking for a switch module that will convert momentary handlebar switches into a latching ON/OFF and a toggle for a HIGH/LOW beam. So the electric components company went to work and is now offering the NSC-01 Switch Converter Module. Features OEM color […]
Unconventional designs (and paint jobs) are often the characteristic of young builders not yet fully immersed into the custom motorcycle scene because not yet much influenced by what others are creating. Swiss Tom Mosimann is by trade a sign painter who got the bug for custom motorcycles and decided 3 years ago to build his […]
Fat And Narrow Mini-Ape Bars From Harley-Davidson
Published by September 13th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Bolt on classic chopper attitude with the new Fat Chizeled Handlebar (P/N 55800421 Chrome, P/N 55800422 Gloss Black; $379.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories. The Fat Chizeled Handlebar features the edgy profile of the classic “Z” bar and combines the hands-up feel of a mini-ape with the narrow width of a drag bar. When […]
Riding, Camping And Wrenching
Published by September 13th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A 7-piece set for eating and wrenching (in metric) and a way to travel lighter for all bikers who are also campers… At least a piece of conversation and a smile for my readers. At Culinary Concepts.
30 Inch Front Wheel 2015 Harley Road Glide
Published by September 10th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A 30” front wheel job performed by Thunderbike Germany thanks to their Bolt-On Bagger Kit. Bike: Harley-Davidson Road Glide 2015. Forks: Thunderbike. Suspension: TB Air Ride (Front + Rear) Triple tree: Thunderbike Bolt-On Bagger Kit. Wheels: Thunderbike Spoke Light (4.0 x 30.0) Gas Tank: Thunderbike Alu Tank. Tail: Thunderbike Daytona Bagger-Kit. Aircleaner: Thunderbike Powerfilter “TB”. […]
Roland Sands Design FL Solo Seats & Passenger Pads
Published by September 9th, 2015 in Customs and Seats.RSD created these FL solo seats and passenger pads to create a seamless blend of the two parts without disrupting the lines of the Harley Bagger. They are comfortable and certainly more stylish than most aftermarket offerings. They are a direct bold on, offer ergonomic shape keeping rider seated firmly & comfortably. They feature controlled […]
New HHI 55 mm Raked Triple Trees For Harley V-Rod Customization
Published by September 8th, 2015 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Harley-Davidson calls the V-Rod model the most radical edge of its line-up. Hang Halters Inc (HHI) bets that some owners of the brawny bruiser with off-the-line power will want to follow the trend of the big front wheel and offers for this purpose beefy 55 mm raked triple trees for a 23 inch wheel (6-degree […]
Love to read some shop owners’ custom building philosophy. The one of Kevin Dunworth, owner of Loaded Guns Customs? “Turning the wrong into the righteous, the good into the wicked and anarchy into organized chaos. In other words, taking the merely bad and turning it into the simply bad assed.” Well said… Well done?
Vintage Solo And Passenger Vinyl Seats With Leather Inserts For New Indian Scout
Published by September 4th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Indian Motorcycle’s new Scout combines classic styling cues from the 1920s with modern day refinements and performance upgrades. Mustang’s new line of seats and related accessories for the Scout follow this “best of both worlds” philosophy. These seats feature Mustang’s proprietary foam, precisely molded to the shapes and angles needed for optimal cruising comfort. The […]
Max Ness Had A Vision. And Mixed It With A Victory Cross Country.
Published by September 3rd, 2015 in Builders and Customs.At 21, Max Ness is the youngest member of the Ness family, the other son of Cory Ness, and is already involved in custom bike building although he is still attending the University of Arizona where he is studying Retail and Consumer Sciences with a minor in Business administration. When we met in Sturgis, he […]
