Young German builder Florian Engel went beyond crazy (it’s a compliment) while building this machine during the 2015 Middle East Build-Off. With little money, a lot of help from sponsors, a lot of courage and the ability to work 18 hours a day because anyway sleeping is lost time (remember it was a BBO), he […]
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Unique Thirty. Winner Of The 2015 Middle East Biker Build-Off.
Published by May 29th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Being BMX racers and fans remember the Kimtab. Originally sold by Roland Sands dad in the 80’s – Perry Sand, founder of Performance Machine – it was fitting to bring the Kimtab to the future and make it out of high quality forged billet aluminum with some signature RSD detailing. The Hutch relives those glory days without […]
Triumph Unveils The Venom. A Custom Bonneville T100.
Published by May 27th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last Friday, Triumph unveiled an in-house created custom Bonneville to support the launch of a new adventure video game named “Metal Gear Solid: Phamtom Pain” And of course, it is inspired by the video main character, “The Snake”. The motorcycle will debut at the MCM London Comic Con, May 22- 24, 2015 and then will tour […]
Ride Wright Spoke Wheels For Indian Motorcycle Chief Models
Published by May 26th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Ride Wright Twista (shown), Diamond and Jewel spoke wheels are now available for the Indian Chief models -Classic, Vintage, Chieftain® and Dark Horse – The wheels offered by Ride Wright Wheels use a 3-piece Modular Billet Hub system letting the company adapt its models to several motorcycle brand platforms. For example, by stocking these hubs, […]
Hollister Rally July 3-5, 2015. Special “Biker Bob” Memorial Ride-In Bike Show.
Published by May 26th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Among many other activities during the Hollister Rally, “The Birthplace Of The American Biker”, a Ride-In-Bike Showily be dedicated to recently departed friend, radio personality Biker Bob Warford. “Bob started this bike show for us years ago and has been running it ever since. His dedication and time generously given to Corbin and the bike […]
One custom bike that I forgot in my files, but it doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter when it was completed if it’s a good project. East of France, somewhere in a small village lost in the Vosges mountain range, each night and weekend of the first 7 months of the year, 5 good friends meet […]
Going Frisco Style With Your Sportster
Published by May 24th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.How to properly mount your Sportster gas tank Frisco style without metal fabrication involved and no cost involved for a new paint job? Simply with a low cost bolt-on gas tank lift. Well engineered, it only requires that you remove your tank from the factory hardware, slide the Frisco bracket in place, then re-bolt your […]
Serrated Floorboards And Brake Pedals For Harley FL Models
Published by May 23rd, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.A serrated foot surface gives you a good bite onto the bottom of your shoes. Because they are CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, they are light-weight but still super strong. They feature a pitch adjustment that enables you to change the foot position. They mount using the Harley stock mounting hardware. Dimensions: 4.75″ wide x […]
These spinning wheels by a company called My Movement should not be called Spinners. They feature a patented technique called E.C.R.T. for ” Encapsulated Center Technology. Basically, the wheel is build with a structure allowing the center component to spin freely. The six separate components can be custom finished with painting, anodizing, plating or powder […]
Those who want to convey their motorcycling lifestyle inside their homes can park their bike in their living room, or turn motorcycle parts into pieces of furniture. If you look for a lightning fixture an industrial designer and motorcycle enthusiast by the name of Eran Peled offers the TORO motor-head constructed from genuine but modified motorcycle […]
New Café Inspired Solo Seat Hugs Your Harley Sportster Frame
Published by May 20th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.This new seat from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories gives your Sportster a kind of lean, classic “ton-up” look. This Solo Seat (P/N 52000200, $349.95) features a high back pad that holds the rider in place and confidently in the motorcycle with hands and feet reaching naturally to the controls. The seat’s low-slung lines, narrow […]
Performance Indian Thunderstroke 111”Air Cleaners By Lloyd Greer
Published by May 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.LLOYDZ Motor Workz has long been the leading name in high performance products for Victory Motorcycles. In fact, LLOYDZ has been developing and producing performance parts for Victory’s since they started coming off the assembly line back in 1999. Ever since the announcement that Polaris Industries purchased the Indian Motorcycle name, LLOYDZ Greer Motor Workz […]
29th Edition Italy Biker Fest May 14-17. Rumble On The Beach.
Published by May 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A northern Italian beach whose name is Lignano Sabbiadoro where, as in most summer resorts, activities are limited to swimming, tanning and shopping. Except in May during Biker Fest International when entertainment expands the time of a weekend to watching bikes cruise the Adriatic Sea coast, demo riding the latest models from motorcycle manufacturers and admiring […]
Dominatrix. A Chopper Kulture Panhead.
Published by May 18th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, white-marble domes and a lively nightlife scene. And probably will never for its yearly 3-day Dubai Motorcycle Biker Build-Off…Doesn’t matter to Abu Dhabi, UAE based Mario Kypriandes from Chopper Kulture. Until now, he’s got no problem finding clients from all over Europe […]
Vintage Style Blackbird Gas Tank For 1986-2015 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by May 16th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The Blackbird Gas Tank completely changes the look of your bike, and the best part is, it bolts on right in place of your stock gas tank, no modifications or welding required. The knee indents are reminiscent of early British motorcycles and add a touch of raw speed and class to your Sportster. To further […]
Of course, you will find these Ness 10-Gauge Covers available in traditional chrome. But black being my preference, it’s the black anodized finish that I have decided to feature. All pieces carved from 6061 T-6 forget billet aluminum. The 10-Gauge Top Rocker Boxes replaces the OEM covers on all 1999-1015 Twin Cam models. They are […]
New Badlands Lightning Modules By NAMZ For 2014-Up Harley And Victory Models.
Published by May 15th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Since NAMZ Custom Cycle Products Inc. purchased Badlands Motorcycle Products Inc., (before the acquisition, NAMZ already designed and manufactured all Badlands wiring harnesses), the crew has been busy at at creating new lightning modules for 2014-up models for Harley and Victory motorcycles. For Harley. On the left, the new 100% Plug-n-Play IHL-04 Badlands module. This […]
Customizing A Street. Harley Dealers Show You Their Way.
Published by May 14th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A factory motorcycle is only the beginning. A blank page on which every rider can dream and print his own personality. The biker custom spirit will never die and all motorcycle manufacturers benefit from it. So, Harley-Davidson is inviting its dealers to get their hands dirty and transform a stock Harley-Davidson Street motorcycle into a […]
Muscle Up. S&S Big Bore Kits Just Got Bigger. Now In 98” And 107” Sizes.
Published by May 14th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.When it comes to big bore kits, the bigger the better. That’s the idea behind S&S Cycle’s 98” and 107” bolt-in big bore kits. S&S has offered 97” and 106” kits for a while, but these new kits are bigger. Aside from the additional cubic inch of displacement, the new 98” and 107” kits are […]
New Wimmer Intakes For Indian Chief 111” Thunder Stroke Motor
Published by May 13th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Available very soon from Wimmer Custom Cycle, a series of intake options for the 2014-2016 Indian Chiefs. The classic round, high flow air cleaner will not only boost performance, but increase rider comfort as well. With the advanced billet aluminum back plate that houses the throttle body, the complete air cleaner kit is shifted inwards, […]
20th Anniversary Republic Of Texas (ROT) Biker Rally. June 11-14, 2015.
Published by May 13th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.It’s Texas’ largest event on 2 wheels and has grown to one of the largest biker rallies in the U.S. In the great city of Austin with a picturesque Texas Hill Country, backdrop, a star studded lineup of custom bike builders, iconic rock bands and entertainers . The ROT Rally is responsible for generating more […]
Black Hills Students Awarded 2015 Buffalo Chip Challenge™ Scholarships
Published by May 13th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Three outstanding Black Hills students have been chosen to receive a total of $8500 in scholarship for their participation in the Buffalo Chip Challenge. The Buffalo Chip Challenge, a collaboration between the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, Keith Terry of Terry Components, Dakota V-Twin, Baggster, Sturgis Brown High School and a large group of industry-leading sponsors, was opened for […]
Sharpening The Ride, Handling And Comfort Of A Harley Dyna
Published by May 12th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Harley-Davidson is introducing Premium Ride Emulsion Shocks and a Premium Ride Single Cartridge Fork Kit for the Dyna model. They were developed to work together, engineered and track-tested at the Harley-Davidson Arizona Proving Grounds Premium Ride Emulsion Shocks (P/N 54000066, $599.95) are nitrogen gas-charged to resist oil aeration and work with the internal valve stack […]
Ken’s Factory Very Special BMW K1600 GTL
Published by May 11th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Two very special custom motorcycles were created as part of a BMW Motorrad “Ignite Straight Six” contest between 2 Japanese builders, Keiji Kawakita from Hot-Dock Custom-Cycles and Ken Nagai from Ken’s Factory. Although both customs have a lot of merit, the one created by Ken’s Factory that I feature here has my preference. The reason? […]
A fusion of yesterday’s craftsmanship and of modern precision, this universal brake fluid cylinder by LC Fabrications illustrates how a nice detail can bring your motorcycle to the next level of customization. Made of brass brass and aluminum, viewing pleasure included. At Lowbro Customs. $74.95.
Indian Motorcycle Announces Its Scout Inspired Custom Series. First A Custom Military.
Published by May 9th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Throughout 2015 Indian Motorcycle will unveil a series of custom Indian Scouts designed and crafted by some of America’s leading custom bike builders — each designed to celebrate an important Indian Scout milestone or achievement since its debut in 1920. Each of the custom Scouts will be accompanied by vignettes to share the legacy of […]
