Billy Lane being eligible for work release, is now allowed to work at paid employment in the community during the last months of his 6-year confinement. So, since a couple of days, Billy is back at working on motorcycles at a newly opened shop in Orlando called Global Motor Werks. Billy Lane must return to the […]
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Published by August 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Country Star Toby Keith Partners With Custom Builder Dar Holdsworth In Brass Balls Cycles
Published by August 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Tuesday evening evening Dar Holdsworth invited a few friends of the industry to meet with Toby Keith for an official announcement that they just partnered in his Oklahoma City-based shop Brass Balls Cycles. A longtime motorcycling enthusiast (as depicted in his “American Ride” video), Keith met Holdsworth through the Pros 4 Vets organization when he […]
Sturgis 5th Annual Biker Belles Event
Published by August 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Biker Belles event, known as the preeminent celebration of women in motorcycling, is all about sharing stories, riding together (men are welcome) and raising money to benefit helping both women-related causes, Horsepower and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. On Tuesday August 6th, the event started by a special catered reception, a […]
Crowd-Sourced Custom Motorcycle. The Racer Sportster By DP Custom Cycles.
Published by August 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A few months ago DP Custom Cycles and Local Motors partnered in an online Motorcycle Design Challenge. 106 participants from 25 countries proposed sketches and renderings for a Sportster to be build later by DP Custom Cycles. Andre Costa from Portugal won the design challenge with a motorcycle inspired by the Brabham BT44 with a […]
Mikuni Fuel Pumps For Custom Motorcycle Applications.
Published by August 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Many custom builders wants the freedom of placing the fuel tank wherever they want, and because the motorcycle will no more be fueled fed by gravity, the custom vehicle requires the use of a fuel pump. Mikuni MK Pulse Fuel Pumps employs an engine’s fluctuating crankcase pressure when running to pump fuel from a remote […]
High Performance Shocks For Triumph Models
Published by August 7th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Through the most recent model releases of the Bonny, the Thruxton and Scrambler the young generation is discovering the very special character of Triumph motorcycles. A very unique design and performance pedigree. Older generation is already convinced of Triumph’s great riding experience. A riding experience that can be improved by those that demand more of their […]
Ton-Up Exhibition. Speed, Style And Cafe Racer Culture Exhibition At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by August 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.An exhibition focusing on the origins of the Cafe Racer movement is certain to draw huge crowds. Especially it is organized by internationally renown photographer Michael Lichter. Mike’s 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip exhibition to celebrate motorcycles as art is called “Ton Up – Speed, Style and Cafe Racer Culture.” Co-curators Michael Lichter and historian Paul d’Orléans have […]
Hamsters USA Raise $221,504 For Special Kids At Children’s Care In Rapid City, South Dakota
Published by August 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Proving again that bikers have big hearts for kids, the international motorcycle group Hamsters USA raised $221,504 for 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 5th. Funds raised will provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus psychological services, […]
New Detachable Backrest Fits Sportster Models With Solo Seat
Published by August 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.The new Sportster® Detachable Rider Backrest (P/N 52300245, $249.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® is designed to provide rider back support in conjunction with a solo seat. Shaped to support the lower back and hold the rider in place without forward pressure, the backrest has fingertip adjustment through 4.5 inches of forward/backward range. It detaches […]
New Slip-On Exhaust For Sportster Models By Akrapovic.
Published by August 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Akrapovic the exhaust company known for its innovative designs and creative use of titanium and carbon fiber, entered the USA market in 2010 with for objective to acquire a big slice of the custom market. The latest offering is replacement Slip-on mufflers for Harley-Davidson Sportster models. The quality of the latest chromed stainless steel mufflers […]
The 18″ Brake Kit For Big Wheel Baggers Has Arrived
Published by August 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Hawg Halters Inc, a.k.a. HHI, one of the leaders in braking systems, is launching a brake kit (disc and brake) conceived for Bagger tall wheels. Objective is of course to offer the correct disc size and the right number of pistons to slow and stop these big wheels equipping big machines (above 21″ to very […]
Jim Nasi’s Denim White Custom Harley Road Glide
Published by August 1st, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When introduced by Harley-Davidson, the company described the Road Glide® model as the “tourer’s touring bike.” It introduced the world to the unique “shark nose” frame-mounted/wind-splitting fairing giving the bike its slammed appearance while at the same improving the tourer’s “in the wind” handling properties. But can the Road Glide be improved? Of course it […]
Sturgis Rally. The 4 Performance Hot Spots.
Published by July 31st, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Today’s Harley® riders want the flexibility to make performance changes on a whim, like adding air cleaner kits, aftermarket pipes or performance engine kits. From stock displacement to 131 CI engines, the ThunderMax® EFI System delivers immediate results for factory and aftermarket engine parts combinations. ThunderMax® users experience a dramatic increase in throttle response, improved […]
New Renegade Derby Covers To Match Their Wheel Designs
Published by July 31st, 2013 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Renegade Wheels will be in Sturgis (at Black Hills Harley-Davidson, exit 55 on I-90) to present all the 2013 wheel line-up and a brand new line of derby covers matching their wheel designs. The Renegade derby covers are engineered in a two-piece design (derby base and derby cover), allowing customers to mix and match different […]
New Harley-Davidson Sissy Combine The Detachable Upright With An Air Wing Rack and LED Lighting
Published by July 30th, 2013 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Air Wing Sissy Bar Upright (P/N 52300146 Chrome, P/N 52300147 Gloss Black; $259.95) from Harley-Davidson® features a sleek tapered profile capped with a billet airfoil casting. The detachable sissy bar may be installed or removed in seconds. You can finish the look with the matching Air Wing Sissy Bar Backrest Pad (P/N 52300302 […]
Custom Softail Built By Girls 9-11 Year Old
Published by July 30th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.For the past few months, members from YFS Girls Inc. (Youth And Family Services) have been working on designing and rebuilding a 2012 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, donated by Black Hills Harley Davidson, as part of the fun and exciting “Helping with HorsepowerTM Bike Rebuild Program”. The program utilizes a motorcycle as an effective tool to […]
During the last 3 years, British Columbia based Azzkikr Custom Cycle acquired a great reputation for its ability to build stylish radical baggers. Custom touring bikes created for Canadians who can’t ride yearly but who, when weather permits, want very comfortable and reliable bikes for very long distance rides made to compensate winter frustration. But when scheduling is not […]
Red Shift® Cams Sold And Installed At The Sturgis Rally
Published by July 26th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.While at the Sturgis Rally, you can unleash your Twin Cam® Engine’s Hidden Potential with Red Shift® 525, 527, and 575 Performance Cam Packages available for purchase and installation from Cycle Solutions with assistance of a Zippers Performance technician. Red Shift® Performance Cams have been the choice of performance engine builders for over thirty years. […]
Harley Sportster Undressed For The Trail
Published by July 25th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Harley Sportster has never been so popular. More owners mean more bikers discovering its sporty ability not only on the road but off the beaten path. If rightly modified (mainly higher ground clearance, new suspension, chain drive conversion and optionally GPS and adventure gear) it has already demonstrated its adventure abilities in the most […]
New Pin Stripe Series Billet Hand Control Levers For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by July 24th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Roaring Toyz, the latest manufacturer to hit the V-Twin scene introduces their Pin Stripe Series Billet Custom Clutch and Brake Levers. These billet hand controls were designed to add style with classy pin stripes, be more comfortable, and “responsive” than stock controls and are part of Roaring Toyz new Pin Stripe Series of Billet Parts […]
New TV Series “Let It Ride” Featuring Zach Ness To Debut August 14th On National Geographic Channel
Published by July 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As announced here on April 24, Zach Ness and his crew spent the last months building custom bikes to be featured in a new National Geographic Channel series called “Let It Ride.” In the show, Zach and his boys build bikes on inspiration or when a client comes to them with a specific request, either […]
The Parker Brothers in Melbourne, Florida, developed a new electric version of their futuristic, street-legal “Tron Motorcycle”. Very light, it cant reach speeds of 100 mph and can travel up to 80 miles. From $55,000 to $70,000. Do you want to be seen riding it?
2013 LA Calendar Bike Building Championship Results
Published by July 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On July 14th, these owners/builders put their names in the list of the LA Calendar Show winners. Best of Show: Sam Baldi, “Lost Angel” Air Ride Monoshock Custom by Jimmy Todorovitch / Profile Cycle, Patrick Racing 113ci V-Twin. Pro Builder: 1. Lenny Meyer – Big Boy Choppers, Buell; 2. Ron Simms Red/Black Custom; 3. Bruce […]
Custom Motorcycle Building. It’s One World.
Published by July 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.What do they build beyond our US borders? In all styles and categories, I picked 16 custom bikes currently touring their respective country or continent. I don’t pretend that they are representative of all the 2013 worldwide crop of custom built bikes. But I hope that some may inspire you. The AMD World Championship Of Bike […]
New Elite Floorboards By Carl Brouhard
Published by July 20th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.New from the creative design studios of Carl Brouhard are the Elite Edge Floorboards. Designed to coordinate with all the Brouhard Designs Elite Products, these oversized floorboards measure 18” x 5” with an edge for personality. All are equip with adjustable mounts allowing them to be placed 1” forward or 1” back for added rider […]
The Bike Shows Of The 2013 Sturgis Rally
Published by July 19th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Who is not pride of his bike? And some, with or without the help of custom builders, go to the extreme to be certain to come back home with a big trophy and possibly a feature in my website. Below, a non-inclusive list of those bike shows you should visit for great pictures and the […]