You can get a bolt-on performance boost for Harley-Davidson Touring models with the new Screamin’ Eagle® High-Flow Exhaust system (P/N 64800022, $1,299.95) from Harley-Davidson®. Optimized for Custom Vehicle Operation™ 110 and Screamin’ Eagle Stage Kit engine configurations producing 80 to 100+ horsepower, the kit replaces the original-equipment exhaust with large-diameter, free-flowing head pipes and matching […]
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Bolt-On Horsepower For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by May 14th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Your Harley Sportster Needs A Lift. Burly Brand 13” Sexy Stiletto Shocks.
Published by May 13th, 2014 in Customs and Suspension.Lifted may be the new lowered. For a variety of reasons, including a plusher ride, you may want to ride higher in these sexy 13” Stiletto coil sprung shocks. They are offered by Burly in a 13” length for most 1986 thru current Harley XL models. Their high performance damper is wrapped in a spring […]
#BikerLive. Share Your Thoughts About The First Episode Of The New Discovery Build-Off Series.
Published by May 13th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening, many of you watched the 1st episode of #BikerLive, the new Discovery build-off competition opposing 3 builders with viewers using the power of Twitter to determine the winner. The 40Cal Customs Father/Son team (Matt & Edd Harris) helped by Andrew “Carp” Carpenter and Chase Anderson won this first competition, beating Shop 102 and […]
#BikerLive. Tonight May 12 At 10/9C. Exclusive Interview With Discovery Executive Producer Christo Doyle.
Published by May 12th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.All new TV motorcycle shows I have announced produce a lot of passionate comments, before it airs, while airing and days if not weeks after. Each of you, bikers, custom builders, part vendors and distributors, motorcycle industry journalists, etc have very precise ideas about what is good or not for our sport and our industry. It […]
2014 Quail Motorcycle Gathering To Celebrate Evolution Of The Motorcycle And 100 Years Of Bonneville Speed Trials
Published by May 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 6th annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering is a great opportunity the to spend a day amongst the finer things in life related to motorcycling. The one-day event is set for Saturday May 17, 2014 from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California and will celebrate the evolution […]
Biker Battleground Phoenix. A New Bagger Build-Off TV Series To Premiere On History Channel July 1 at 10 PM ET/PT.
Published by May 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.TV is back at featuring custom bike builders at work. After #BikerLive the new TV reality show from Discovery to premiere this coming Monday, May 12 at 10ET/9C, the History Channel is also announcing a new reality show named “Biker Battleground Phoenix” to debut Tuesday, July 1 at 10 pm ET/PT. The series follow 5 […]
Out Of Nothing. The Documentary. It’s 5 Days Of Racing. But It’s 360 Days To Get Ready For These Days.
Published by May 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.2014 is a great production year for motorcycle documentaries. Another excellent one to premiere on May 17th is “Out Of Nothing”, the inspiring true story of four tenacious men who risk everything to conquer motorcycle land speed records on the Salts of Bonneville, Utah. The documentary follows brothers Mark & Carl Bjorklund from Bellingham, WA, […]
Cool Vintage Looking Parts For Your Harley Twin Cam Dyna, Softail and Tourer.
Published by May 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The dream of many of you riding a modern Harley is to be able to turn its appearance into a more classic style reminiscent of the past. With parts you can easily bolt-on, giving the appearance of a serious custom job without breaking the bank and without voiding a warranty and altering any factory characteristics. […]
Bolt-On And Ride Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Published by May 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Introduced in 2001, the Harley V-Rod VRSC (V-Twin Racing Street Custom) was launched to compete against muscle bikes with a Revolution 60-degree v-twin engine jointly developed with Porsche and featuring for the 1st time overhead cams and liquid cooling. Loosely based on the VR-1000 Superbike, the V-Rod is an excellent platform that I enjoyed riding […]
The Difference Between Solid And Plated Brass Headlights
Published by May 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Adding a vintage touch to your bike will often lead you to “brass plate” your parts or buy some of the many brass plated ones available from aftermarket vendors. Disadvantage, polishing them will progressively remove the plating. These 2 new headlights from Paughco are solid brass, meaning deep drawn from a solid sheet of solid […]
Italy Biker Fest International. May 15-18, 2014
Published by May 7th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my European readers. Biker Fest International is the largest open-air biker event for motorcycles in Italy and one of one the most famous in Europe. The event will be the 28th edition in the seaside resort of Lignano Sabbiadoro on the North Adriatic Sea (the city can sleep 250,000 people). The 2 most important […]
Ness Engine Stabilizer For Touring Models
Published by May 6th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.A nice custom touch for your 2009-up Harley touring models. Replaces your stock engine link. Constructed from billet aluminum with spherical bearings machined with a counter bore for clean flush mounted hardware. Available in chrome or black anodize finish in 2 designs “Hole Shot” and “Deep Cut”. At Arlen Ness.
Bonneville 1914-2014. Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Tee Shirt.
Published by May 6th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.S&S Cycle, in cooperation with the Bonneville Speedway Museum, is offering a special limited edition 100th anniversary Bonneville t-shirt to commemorate a century of land speed racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats. After all, S&S has a long history of racing at the “great white dyno.” S&S company founder George J. Smith set his first […]
Dimple Magnetic Oil Plugs Demonstrated
Published by May 6th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Demonstrating Dimple Motor Oil Magnet Plugs.
Keino Cycles Building Yamaha Inline-4 Concept Project
Published by May 5th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Yamaha Motor Europe has teamed up with custom motorcycle builder Keinosuke “Keino” Sasaki for a unique project to create a concept motorcycle to showcase the Sports Heritage vision from Yamaha. The joint project will see Keino creating the concept bike using an inline-4 engine taken from the Yamaha XJR1300. The build is taking place right […]
Buffalo Chip 1st Annual Top Builder Online Competition
Published by May 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you want to earn recognition and media exposure for your custom building job, get bragging rights as a top builder and win prizes like an invitation to Sturgis, cash and industry perks, the Buffalo Chip offers you a new opportunity you should consider. To get votes, just enter your bike with a good picture […]
Classic Sudco / Mikuni Carburetor Kit For Early Harley Models
Published by May 1st, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The Sudco engineered Mikuni VM38 Round Slide Harley Carburetor Kit is a great replacement performance upgrade for a tired-out stock carburetors on early model Harley-Davidson models like old Sportsters, Shovelheads, Panheads, and maybe the retro looking carburetor fitting the style of your new Bar Hopper or Cafe Racer because it can also be installed on […]
Roland Sands Design New Products Video
Published by May 1st, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Any Custom Front Wheel On 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by April 29th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.HD Wheels Corp. (no affiliation with Harley-Davidson) is introducing front wheel carriers letting you install any custom wheel using stock (or stock replacement composite) rotors on the 2014 Harley-Davidson models. These star shaped TRC-14 carriers can also be be used to install 2014 front Touring or T14 composite (11.5″and 11.8″) rotor on Harleys or custom […]
#BikerLive To Premiere May 12 On Discovery Channel
Published by April 29th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In each US region, 3 motorcycle shops are given 5 weeks and a $15,000 budget to build a custom bike. Viewers have 1 hour to tweet their preferred one. One shop wins, per region, per week. A sneak peek at this newDiscovery TV Show to debut May 12, 10/9C.
Custom Yamaha XS650 By Thrive Motorcycles
Published by April 28th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You hear a lot about the major manufacturers setting foot in Asia, today’s most promising motorcycle market. But almost nothing about the local custom builders. And there quite a few working their magic in this part of the world. If the occidental media didn’t yet notice their work it’s because the vast majority of them […]
Gorgeous Italian Designed Inverted Hand Controls
Published by April 27th, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Kustom Tech knows about custom motorcycle trends and how to re-design classic retro parts to make them even more functional and beautiful. A perfect example is this new superb line of inverted hand controls, probably the most desirable custom parts to display on the bars of your naked retro chopper or bobber. These new nostalgic […]
The Skate Sack. Never Caught Without A Second Set Of Wheels.
Published by April 26th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Although the definition of the Millenial generation has changed (now it describes the generation born between 1977 and 1992), those who in this range of age and who are riding (preferably a naked motorcycle) still may like to skate. Hence the idea of “Skate Sack” so that they can transport their other set of wheels. […]
Want To Legally Boost The Grunt Of Your Harley Dyna Low Rider?
Published by April 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Exhaust.You can legally boost the grunt of your 2014 Dyna Low Rider with Screamin’ Eagle® Nightstick 2-into-1 Slip-On Muffler (P/N 64900243 Chrome, $299.95; P/N 64900242 Jet Black $329.95) from Harley-Davidson. Designed specifically to fit the new Low Rider model, the high-flow design of this tunable, diffusion-disc muffler produces plenty of low-end grunt for traffic-light take-offs […]
S&S Cycle Proven Performance. Episode One. The Stockyard.
Published by April 25th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.S&S Cycle wants you to imagine a world where the powers say you can’t upgrade your bike’s performance the way you want. Imagine a place and time where the enforcement of conformity is absolute. This place is called “The Stockyard”. There seems to be no way out, no way to make your bike truly yours, […]
