Dan Rognvoog (a.k.a. Cabana Dan) belongs to this category of non-professional builders who spends all his free time building and tinkering in his personal workshop. Each year, he completes a new project whose quality is such that you would swear it comes for an household name custom builder. His passion is for vintage motorcycles that […]
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Cabana Dan’s Harley Package Truck
Published by November 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Mooneyes products and logo are an indelible part of Hot Rod nostalgia, easily recognizable to gearheads and novices alike. The distinctive Moneyes logo can belong to your bike with this gas cap cover simply glued to your stock or similar aftermarket gas cap with 72.5 mm or smaller outer diameter. Just attach it with silicone […]
Postcards From Milano EICMA Motorcycle Exhibition
Published by November 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Eicma Motorcycle Exhibition was held from November 4th to 6th at the Fiera Milano in Milano, Italy. and was celebrating its 100th anniversary and 72th edition with the introduction of 20 different models from the largest brands. And a lot of bikes from “boutique” manufacturers, from custom builders only displaying their latest creations or competing […]
Custom White And Color Wall Tires For 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″ and 21″ wheels
Published by November 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Custom White And Color Wall Tires For 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″ and 21″ wheels. White wall tires are not available in many sizes. So, if you can’t find yours, either with wide or narrow stripe, there is a solution. The Company HD Wheels offers a solution. Custom stripes 1/4″ to 2.5″ wide, not only in white, but […]
Game Over Cycles, a custom shop in Poland, built this bike called “The Recidivist” to celebrate the art of tattoo. When I published it about one month ago, In your comments you gave it a lukewarm reception. Of course, the objective is to create the buzz about the shop. So, a girl straddling it, may […]
The Ultimate Paint Defender Invented By 3M
Published by November 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.3M has been a force in the scientific community for more than 100 years. From waterproof sand paper to Post-It® Notes, 3M scientists and engineers are constantly at work to create new solutions for every day needs. One of their latest innovations is the 3M Paint Defender System, a spray-on paint protection film that applies […]
Tall, narrow and angry, the new Burly Jail bar sits defiantly on your triple tree daring anyone to make eye contact.Available in 10”, 12” and 14” heights in a black or chrome finish to suit your club style machine. Constructed in the good old USA of 1.25” diameter steel and tapered to 1” at the […]
The Bienville Legacy Project. Love It Or Hate It. The Experiment Of JT Nesbitt.
Published by November 6th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.What would you do if someone let you create a custom motorcycle without limitations on ideas, time and budget? JT Nesbitt gives you his answer with “The Bienville Legacy”, an experiment financed by Jim Jacoby through his ADMCI Foundation (American Design And Mastercraft Initiative) The program is to encourage innovation by giving master craftspeople full […]
Custom Builder Kim Suter Is Back And Opens A New Large Shop In The Heart Of Kansas City
Published by November 5th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In 1995, Kim and wifey Cheryl opened a motorcycle shop in the back of a gas station. Over the next 13 years, their passion for building custom motorcycles grew bigger as they were creating better and better custom bikes acknowledged by the industry. Both were very familiar faces on the show tour. Then in 2008, […]
2015 Road Glide Air Management With Klock Werks New Flare™ Windshields
Published by November 5th, 2014 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Klock Werks is releasing 2 new Flare™ Windshields conceived for the new 2015 Road Glide models. Klock Werks called upon their many years of air management experience, as well as customer feedback and road testing, to bring these new shield styles to the Road Glide riders, Pro-Touring and Sport models. The Pro-Touring Flare™ is a […]
Gift Your Bike With Extra Performance
Published by November 4th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Holidays season is not too far away. If you are into performance, you could gift yourself with one of Zipper’s Performance products or put it on your wish list. Guaranteed you will not re-gift it Black S&S® E & G Carb Kits with ThunderJet®. A Zipper’s exclusive. Zipper’s new black-finish S&S® E/G carburetors, with or […]
Harley Standard Softail Makeover.
Published by November 3rd, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.After typing the headline of this bike feature, I wondered if I used the right word. Is it a Makeover – a term applied to changing appearance usually through cosmetic details? Or a Makeunder, based on the opposite principle consisting in removing enhancements to give a more ‘natural’ look? Probably both terms apply in successive […]
Wind Splitter Windshields For 2015 Harley Road Glide. 12 And 15 Inch.
Published by November 1st, 2014 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The customer-led effort Harley-Davidson calls Project RUSHMORE was pivotal in the development of a line of touring motorcycles conceived to redefine the experience of long-haul riders and passengers. In addition to their base features, Harley is releasing new genuine accessories like this new Wind Splitter Windshield for 2015 Road Glide® motorcycles, offered in two heights; […]
These new forward controls are available for Harley-Davidson Softail models (1986-1999) Top left and right, the Caliber model in black & brass and polished and brass. They are available with or without kickstand mount. Pegs have the same knurl pattern as grips, throttle housings and mirrors from the same company. Bottom, the Spiral model in […]
A Visit To Warren Lane. Artist, Custom Bike Builder And Metalsmith Extraordinaire.
Published by October 30th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have met for the first time Warren Lane and brother Billy exactly 18 years ago. At that time, they did a job for me, widening a rigid frame to accept one of the first 200 mm rear tires wrapped on their own deep dish spoke wheel. A few months later, both started to make […]
New Harley Touring Rear End Package Kit By Pickard USA
Published by October 30th, 2014 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The newest custom saddlebags and rear fender package for Harley Davidson motorcycles and baggers are called The Swag Bags and are available now from Pickard USA. The Swag Bag Rear End Package is a kit consisting of stretched bags, side covers and a replacement rear fender with integrated license plate frame. These Harley saddlebags are […]
Single And Multi-Function Torpedo L.E.D. Lights
Published by October 29th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Küryakyn just released these all-new Torpedo L.E.D. Indicator and Run-Turn-Brake Lights for all universal 12v Applications. The streamlined torpedo-shaped housing measures in at 2.75 (L)” x 1.75” (D) (70mm x 45mm), and comes in two versions. Single-function amber versions are designed to serve as turn-signal indicators either up front or on the rear. Multi-function versions […]
Tribute To The Board Tracker Style
Published by October 27th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Julian von Oheimb from German shop One Way Machine is an Applied Sciences Engineer brought up by his father around Harley Flatheads, Knuckeleheads and Pahneads. From him he learned to always respect the past, to honor the old fabrication techniques and was encouraged to build bikes not only cool to look at but also correct […]
First 2015 Harley Road Glide 26 Inch Conversion
Published by October 26th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Only two days after receiving the first 2015 Harley Road Glide (model FLTRXS) at his Harley-Davidson Baden-Baden/Germany dealership (aka Rick’s Motorcycles), the team had the bike in pieces and the frame modified with their 2014 TÜV approved 26/30-Inch front wheel conversion. As far as I know, the result seen here is the first 2015 26” […]
Long-Haul Touring Comfort with Dual-Zone Heated Seat
Published by October 25th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Coddle the backside of rider and passenger with the new Heated Harley® Hammock Rider and Passenger Touring Seat (P/N 52000177, $899.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. Designed for 2014-later Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike models, this seat offers two separate suspension systems to isolate the rider and passenger from sharp road impacts. For the […]
Lucky Sucker. A Bolt-On Softail Kit Bike From Custom Chrome.
Published by October 24th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Custom Chrome, as other large distributors , almost always include in his catalogs examples of bikes customized or built from the ground-up using their custom parts. Parts regrouped in kits with multiple options to satisfy many tastes and budgets. “Lucky Sucker”, also name of this bike, is one of them offering individuals the opportunity to […]
They are extremely popular and in great demand for many types of bikes, Cruisers, Cafe Racers, Choppers, Bobbers, etc…Turned up or down they look extremely cool even if we all know that some rear visibility has to be sacrificed. These mirrors are offered in different styles and match the grips and pegs. From $98.00 to […]
Chrome Motor Motorcycle Bags. Waterproof, Heat And Abrasion Resistant As Demonstrated In Funny Video.
Published by October 23rd, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.From Chrome Motors, the maker of “Bombproof Gear” for living and riding, this series of bags made with their proprietary HD Ballistic™ Nylon that’s 3x more heat resistant and 4x more abrasion resistant than typical Ballistic Nylons. Plus, they are waterproof. Windproof strap keepers and stabilizing straps keep the bags where they belong and minimize […]
Trailing Without A Trailer And Not Damaging Your Vehicle And Motorcycle Front End
Published by October 23rd, 2014 in Accessories and Customs.There are many types of hitch made to take your motorcycle with you without the need of an open or enclosed trailer. During sharp turns, many of them may create serious issues regarding the bike stability, the stress created to both the vehicle and your motorcycle front end. The Fatz Tow Hitch Bracket, winner of […]
Trim Accents To Dress Up Your Indian Chieftain Fairing
Published by October 22nd, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Dressing up the outer fairing of a tourer is a favorite easy-to-do customizing job. And Küryakyn is now offering a set of trim accents to do the trick on all 2014-2015 Indian Chieftain models. You can enhance the natural body lines of the Chieftain’s outer fairing with the new Windshield Trim (P/N 5620) and Fairing […]
First Indian Roadmaster Trike By Roadsmith
Published by October 21st, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following on the heels of Roadsmith’s already popular Indian Chieftain trike, the Minneapolis company unveils the new Indian Roadmaster trike with the addition of its large trunk, passenger backrest, adjustable floorboards and heated seat, promising the larger storage capacity and passenger comfort necessary for serious two-up trike touring. Known for their many original innovations in […]
