As a reminder, ACCEL Stealth SuperCoils eliminate the need For ignition wires by mounting Coils Directly to the spark plugs. The system is an easy cosmetic upgrade for a custom and clean Appearance and requires no cutting or wires splicing. In addition the Accel Stealth Supercoil delivers up to 20% more voltage than the oem […]
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ACCEL Expands Stealth Supercoil Applications To Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by August 15th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.New Patriot Series Wheels By RC Components
Published by August 14th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.RC Components released the Patriot Series to commemorate the services of our military men and women. In their honor RC Components has made a commitment to contribute up to $25,000 to select Veterans Service Organizations within the next 12 months. The Patriot Series wheel lineup features 3 clean and unique wheel designs; Sniper, Eagle and […]
Confederate Motorcycles Launching New X132 Hellcat Speedster
Published by August 13th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The X132 Hellcat Speedster,the new creation from Confederate Motors, represents a design and engineering evolution of the company’s esteemed X132 Hellcat, released in 2012. This new model is also the first Confederate motorcycle penned by the company’s new Head of Design, Pierre Terblanche, acclaimed for his tenure as Design Director at Ducati. In typical Confederate […]
Avon Tyres Introduces New Wide 21” Cobra Whitewall Tire.
Published by August 13th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Avon Tyres now offers the highly sought after wide 21-inch Cobra in a whitewall. Master builders, dealers and consumers who have long awaited a premium whitewall for custom bikes can now choose the popular Cobra tire in a 120/70-21 size with a full 15-mm whitewall. “We’ve received countless requests for a custom bike tire in […]
Double Down Exhaust Slip-Ons for Harley Touring Models
Published by August 12th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Customizing your exhaust system… You bought your dream bike. You installed the perfect custom pipes. It was yours. All yours. Just for you. And then you saw it. The same bike in the same color with the same pipes. And suddenly, it wasn’t quite as special anymore. So, after many months of design and development, for a brand […]
Postcards From 74th Sturgis Rally (Part 3)
Published by August 12th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.All photography copyright Horst Roesler and Cyril Huze
The SSR Harley Breakout. When A 2014 Harley CVO Is Not Exclusive Enough For You. .
Published by August 11th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The 2014 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Breakout® motorcycle is a beautiful Softail® model that combines the power of the Twin Cam 110B™ engine with a high level of custom chrome-plated detailing and dazzling finish rarely offered on a production motorcycle. It is currently offered in a choice of 3 exclusive paint schemes for the price of $26,900. […]
Bonneville Salts Are Now A Lake. Speed Week Canceled.
Published by August 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Heavy rain on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday turned the Bonneville Salts into a lake. After postponing the tech inspection of the 530+ motorcycles transported from all over the world to attempt land speed records, the SCTA was obliged to cancel the 2014 event. The right decision, but very sad news for all racers who worked […]
Installing a new exhaust or upgrading your bike air cleaner always requires a re-adjustment of your fuel system. It used to be that you had to play with screws and jets to find the optimal fuel power curve. Several systems are now available to let you add or subtract fuel from your bike fuel injection […]
Harley-Davidson Riding Glasses By Wiley X Frames. If You Need, RX Ready.
Published by August 8th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.They come in all possible designs and colors, lightweight, with shatterproof framesand lenses with UVA/UVB protection and promising that they will seal your eyes from anything the road or weather throws at you and that you will always keep a sharp vision even when riding above 70 mph… Well, true if you don’t need prescription […]
Bobber Fender For 16″ Wheel By TC Bros Choppers
Published by August 7th, 2014 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Looking for a strong Bobber rear fender? TCB Bros Choppers offers this made to last 6.25” wide spun steel fender Spun from heavy duty 13 GA (.090” thick) premium American steel. They feature flat sidewalls for easy mounting to struts or to attach a sissy bar. It fits perfectly a 16” wheel + tire. up […]
Postcards From 74th Sturgis Rally (Part 1)
Published by August 6th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.All photography copyright Horst Roesler, Onno Wieringa, Cyril Huze.
Warlord Saddlebag Trays for the 2014 HD Rushmore Touring Saddlebags.
Published by August 6th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Already available for Harley Tourers from 1993 to 2013, First Shot Cycle Parts extends its lineup of hard bag organizer trays to the 2014 Rushmore models. Unlike some others, this one covers the full length and width of your saddlebag and dividers are removable. They are made of ABS plastic and the mounts (use existing […]
In Sturgis Hamsters USA Raises $253,330 For Special Kids At LifeScape Children’s Care in Rapid City, South Dakota
Published by August 6th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Proving again that bikers have big hearts for kids, the international motorcycle group Hamsters USA raised $253,330 for LifeScape Children’s Care of Rapid City in fundraising events this year, culminating with their annual gathering in Spearfish during the Sturgis Rally on Monday, August 4th. Funds raised will provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus psychological […]
Sturgis Rat’s Hole Show Is August 7th
Published by August 6th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For its 26th Annual Sturgis edition, the Rat’s Hole Show is setup at the Crossroads of the Buffalo Chip. The competition on Thursday August 7th includes 16 different bike classes. The Best Of Show, in addition to the big trophy he will receive, will have the bike printed on thousands of draft beer mugs and […]
Sturgis “Motorcycle As Art” By Michael Lichter And Paul D’Orleans. Race Inspired Motorcycles Built For Speed.
Published by August 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 14th Annual Michael Lichter’s “Motorcycle As Art” exhibition officially opened on Sunday August 3rd under the theme “Built For Speed”. The who’s who of the motorcycle industry gathered at the Buffalo Chip exhibition hall to admire the beautiful and rare display of more than 35 race-inspired custom motorcycles curated by internationally famous photographer Michael Lichter […]
Mustang Unveiling In Sturgis Vintage Style Seats For New Indian Chiefs
Published by August 1st, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Mustang Seats R&D team took extra care in creating our replacement seats for the new Indian Chief and will begin the widespread roll out for them out at the Sturgis Rally. Bikers present at the rally will be among the first in the nation to sample the two versions of Mustang’s popular Vintage Wide Touring […]
Ridewright Wheels Introduces 2 New Forged Billet Wheels
Published by July 31st, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Ridewright Wheels is adding 2 new spoke wheels to their Camino product lineup, the Warrior (left) and the Turbine (right). The line now features 19 different designs, all with matching rotors and pulleys for applications to fit Harley-Davidson, Indian, Victory and Yamaha motorcycles. They’re manufactured to the highest standards utilizing aircraft quality 6061 T-6 billet […]
This exhaust system looks extremely good on a Sportster (1986-2003 or 2004-up) or Custom V-Twin Bobber or Cafe Racer and provides a rich throaty sound. Made out of stainless steel. Pipes are 1 3/4”, muffler is 4”. Sold with the necessary bracket and hardware. Made out of stainless steel with 1” 3/4 header. Available in […]
Sturgis Baddest Bagger Bike Show Competition. August 5, 2014.
Published by July 29th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.American Bagger Magazine is organizing again in Sturgis a bike show competition where will be voted the Baddest Bagger. The competition is set at the Full Throttle saloon, August 5th, from 10 am to 5 pm (judging starts at 12 pm to give you the time to prep your pride). In addition, for entertainment, J&M […]
Avon Tyres Introduces A Cobra Tire Designed For Trikes
Published by July 29th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Specially designed for Trikes, the new Avon Cobra Trike 130/70R18 63V (front) is the perfect choice for this increasingly popular, easy to handle, three-wheel motorcycle option. Made with the exceptional technology that has gone into the development of the other Cobra products in the line, the new Cobra Trike tire offers a flatter lean profile […]
Cozy Comfort With New Harley-Davidson Sun Ray Backrest Pad For Touring Models
Published by July 27th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.It’s a direct replacement for the original-equipment backrest pad on 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring models equipped with King Tour-Pak® luggage. The Sun Ray® Heated King Tour-Pak® Backrest Pad (P/N 52300317, $349.95) adds some cozy for cool weather touring. The one-piece Sun Ray pad features an integrated heat element and thermostatic control. Additionally, a convenient high/low/off toggle […]
Copper Mike Demonstrates His Newly Designed Hideaway Pegs For Harleys
Published by July 27th, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Videos.At Gravesend Cycles, Michael Cole, dubbed “Copper Mike” by his industry peers (you guessed why), challenges himself every day to conceive bikes and parts fusionning vintage design and contemporary functions. On the very practical side, he just created these Hideaway pegs. In 2 minutes, a video presentation and installation demonstration. Pegs not listed yet on […]
Sturgis Ultimate Builder Bike Show. August 6, 2014.
Published by July 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.For all custom builders, pros, semi-pros, amateurs and proud owners, another bike show during the Sturgis rally. The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show presented by J&P Cycles will be held August 6, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. downtown Sturgis on Lazelle and 4th Street near the community center. And for all bagger customizers, there […]
Crank The Volume And Clarity Of Your Harley-Davidson Touring Motorcycle With Boom! Audio Saddlebag Speakers
Published by July 24th, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.You may think that Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles come well-equipped from the factory. But there are still opportunities for personalization. For example, you can pump up the music with the Boom!™ Audio Saddlebag Speaker Kit (P/N 76000489, $399.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. This kit adds a pair of 5×7-inch waterproof 2-ohm full range speakers to […]
Custom Bagger Monstruosity Being Built For “The Biker Battleground Phoenix” TV Reality Show.
Published by July 24th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sorry to ruin your day. You are looking at the custom bagger being built by Kody McNew from Voodoo Bikeworks for the TV reality show Biker Battleground Phoenix. How somebody can do this to a motorcycle is beyond my understanding. Exactly what is wrong with the excesses of the Bagger craze. Remember my yearly 2014 […]
