The RSD Bike Show is August 1st, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sturgis City Park, 599 Lazelle Street, Sturgis SD 57785. No entry fee and 7 different classes with prizes for each class. Bikes will be judged on their ride-ability and fun factor as well as aesthetic. All forms of bikes are […]
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2015 Sturgis. First Annual RSD Built To Ride Bike Show At The City Park Is August 1, 2015.
Published by July 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.New Light Looking Harley-Davidson Aggressor Wheel For Touring Models
Published by July 14th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.A wheel can make your bike look lighter. It’s the objective of the new Harley-Davidson cast-aluminum Aggressor Wheel whose design features 5 slim blade-like forward-slashing spokes to give touring models a lighter profile. And if you wonder about strength, the wheel passed the rigorous Harley-Davidson tests for durability. The Aggressor Custom Wheels fit 2014-later Harley-Davidson […]
The Latest From Indian Motorcycle. The Black Bullet Scout. Soon To Race At The Bonneville Salts.
Published by July 13th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.I say it right away. On the top of my list of the most beautiful custom motorcycles I have seen so far in 2015. This custom Indian Scout was built by Jeb Scolman, the same hot-rod artisan builder responsible for the Spirit of Munro that was built to celebrate the launch of the ThunderStroke111 in […]
While fat rear tires have almost disappeared from the custom motorcycles currently built in the USA, Europeans (especially in Germany, Switzerland & Netherlands) continue to have a special affection for big rubber. Drag racing heritage? Even in Europe, if a custom like the one featured here continues to win big bike show competitions, it’s probably […]
Sturgis. Perewitz Custom Paint Show Is August 5th.
Published by July 12th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Painters.After the success of the Perewitz Custom Paint Show in Daytona, the Sturgis edition is coming on Wednesday August 5th and will be held at the Easyriders Saloon 888 Junction Avenue in Sturgis. The competition highlights some of the motorcycle industry’s best art and gives every painter and builder the opportunity to compete strictly on […]
How Custom Chrome Europe Promotes Its 2015 Bolt-On And Ride Bikes
Published by July 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Videos.A good film production by Custom Chrome Europe. Competitors, follow this good example…
AIMExpo Reveals Details For First Ever Garage Party Celebrating the V-Twin Culture
Published by July 11th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo)announced the details surrounding the first-ever Garage Party, an all-new interactive show element that incorporates live music, a custom bike building competition, an extensive display of past and present custom V-Twin motorcycles, a wide range of AIMExpo exhibitors, and an entertaining after party at the new Ace Cafe Orlando. AIMExpo […]
Small budget for a custom bike? The Honda CB750 is one of the most important Japanese bikes of all time, easy to find, cheap to buy and fun to customize…And if you don’t want or don’t have the time to tinker with it, the Twenty2 by Clockwork Motorcycles in Montreal. Quebec is a nice offering. […]
2015 Sinister Wheels From Their Bad Boy Collection
Published by July 10th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.From left to right to bottom, The Symbolic, The Runner and The Labyrinth, 3 designs dfrom Sinister’s Bad Boy Collection. All made of 6061-T6 Aluminum Rotary Forged Billet, – 6061-T6 Aluminum Hubs, CNC Machined In-House in the USA. Sizes from 16” x 3.50” to 32” X 4.00”. Matching rotors from 11.5” to 18” . Sprocket […]
2015 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show Is Saturday July 25th
Published by July 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show will be held at the “Sagebrush Cantina” in beautiful downtown Calabasas, California ( (23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302) Featured are top Custom Bike Builders, the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concourse d’ Elegance, selected Vendors and Exhibitors, and Calendar Girl Music live performances. The […]
You know that most motorcycle manufacturers face the hurdle of attracting the young generation, the budget focused riders, the lesser sized riders and women. Pulling today’s young generation away from from their electronic gadgets and video games, creating a 70’s type counter culture inciting them to spend more time outside to experience a “real life” […]
Limited Edition Hart Luck Bell Custom 500 Commemorating 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Published by July 4th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Bell Helmets signed a multi-year agreement with freestyle motocross legend and custom bike icon Carey Hart and his Hart Luck Brand. The agreement will establish Hart as an official Bell brand ambassador and designer of exclusive one-off limited edition Bell products that combine the power and influence of the Bell and Hart Luck Brands. The […]
Harley Heaven Shooting. Bikes And Girls…
Published by July 3rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Behind the scenes at a photo shoot for Harley Heaven (owner Rainer Bächli) near Zurich, the Switzerland biggest authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Beat Baschung set up a studio to shoot 2 models – Julia and Karo – posing with the latest Bächli’s custom creations. Enjoy…
Harley-Davidson Street Motorcycle New Accessories
Published by July 2nd, 2015 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.To get that Street project started, Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories offers a wide array of accessories that enhance the style, fit, function and performance of the Street 500 and 750 models. The Screamin’ Eagle® Nightstick Slip-On Muffler (P/N 64900220, $349.95). Featuring a high-flow design with external stainless steel diffusion discs and a domed […]
Top Of The Line Front & Rear FloorBoards Package
Published by July 1st, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These billet aluminum front & rear Bagger floorboards combine both sleek and aggressive styling to compliment your custom Bagger. They feature an adjustable mount so you can widen the position outwards from the frame for ultimate comfort. They fit 2013 and earlier Touring models, and come in show chrome or black anodized finish. Matching style forward […]
New Harley-Davidson Boom! Audio Stage II Fairing Speakers for 2014-Later Touring Models
Published by June 30th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Boom!™ Audio Stage II Fairing Speaker Kit (P/N 76000524, $329.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories is backed by a 300 watt amplifier (sold separately) to deliver thumping bass response, sizzling vocals and clean, distortion-free performance at all volume levels. Designed to work seamlessly with the factory-installed Boom! Box infotainment unit on […]
As soon as you will read that this machine is born as a 1997 Harley Springer Heritage you will agree with me that this transformation is “uber radikal.” To keep the precious Harley title, only the factory frame and engine were saved. But as you already guessed, heavily modified. Japanese Ken Nagai is one of […]
Willie & Max Limited-edition Swingarm Bag
Published by June 28th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The Willie & Max Limited-edition Brown Leather Swingarm Bags are constructed using high quality American leather handsomely embossed with the vintage-look Willie & Max logo. The tough hand-sewn leather exterior is engineered to withstand cold, heat and water for use in all conditions, providing the strength to perform for years to come. Shaped to enhance […]
Get Plugged. Harley-Davidson 12-Volt Solution For plugging In A Phone Or GPS.
Published by June 26th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Plug in and get connected with a Handlebar Mount Auxiliary Power Port (P/N 69200971 Chrome, P/N 69200970 Black; $89.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. Use this handy 12-volt port to charge and power a cell phone, GPS, portable music player or tire inflator. The durable and attractive cast housing features a conventional-style power […]
Küryakyn Airmaster Dark Smoke Windshield for Victory Touring Models
Published by June 25th, 2015 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The all-new Airmaster® Dark Smoke Windshield from Küryakyn™ is now available for Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour and Magnum models. The Airmaster for Victory measures 10″ tall x 25″ wide, 1″ taller than the OEM windshield for superior wind protection and significantly reduced head buffeting. The center air scoop is also larger than stock to diminish […]
Genesis Fuel Pump For Custom Gas Tanks
Published by June 25th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Engines.The Genesis 1 fuel pump is the answer to putting an electronic fuel pump in a custom tank and not having to use a dash to cover the fuel pump on the top of the tank. It only needs a 2 ¾” hole in the bottom of that tank to insert the weld in bung […]
They are beautiful, ergonomic, featuring the softest rubber that Avon has used in a street bike grip. The very soft rubber has a unique dimple texture and tacky feel that helps reduces unwanted road and engine vibrations while reducing hand tingle. Billet aluminum construction, triple chrome plated or black anodized end caps and collars. For 1″ […]
Unique Trikes Kits For Harley-Davidson Softail Models Now Available In The USA
Published by June 24th, 2015 in Builders, Chassis and Customs.Wide World PowerSports signed an exclusive importer agreement with Q. TEC. Engineering Belgium (“Q. TEC.”) to distribute their unique and patented trike kits in the United States. Available for 2000 and up stock Harley-Davidson® Softail® models, these kits offer the option to create a front or rear wheel trike while maintaining the value of the […]
WingShields™ Motorcycle Hand Deflectors
Published by June 23rd, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.You ask me all the time if I can predict the type of comments that my features will produce. Yes, I can, most of the time… And I think I know in advance who some are going to react when they see these WingShields Hand Deflectors or hand Guards. Of course, are specifically designed to […]
Orange County Choppers and Rusty Coones Team Up For New TV Series On A&E To Premiere August 22, 2015
Published by June 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.They are back on your tv screen! Orange County Choppers and Rusty Coones from “Sons Of Anarchy” team up for an all new 13 episode daytime series, “OCC American Xtreme,” premiering on A&E on August 22 at 4pm EST. “OCC American Xtreme” is being announced as a lifestyle and build series that features Paul Teutul […]
Brass Balls Gold Digger. From Bike Kit To Bike Sleek.
Published by June 22nd, 2015 in Builders and Customs.In 2006 Dar Holdsworth created Brass Balls Cycles with a simple motto: “to build “above average custom bikes for the average Joe”. Since then, faithful to his philosophy, Holdsworth has built quite a few interesting machines, not only because of their creativity, but remarkably because they all use high end components from American suppliers while […]
