Many like the look of a cool set of Ape Hangers on their Softail or Dyna model. It implies the replacement of your cables and lines for longer ones and we all dislike the task and time it takes for of sorting out which new ones to use. In addition, Harley-Davidson introduced on late models […]
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No-Headache Cable Kits For Ape Hangers On Late Harley-Davidson Softail And Dyna Models
Published by June 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.New Safety Device. Blinking Lights Go Off When Your Motorcycle Slows Down Whether Or Not You Are Using The Brakes.
Published by June 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A pretty good idea aiming at reducing rear-end collisions from a California startup. Motorcycles decelerate much quicker than 4-wheel vehicles, either when you let off the throttle or brake. A new type of safety light for motorcycles that illuminates when the bike slows down, regardless of whether or not you are using the brakes. The […]
More floorboard dress up with these 3 different style covers, direct replacement for the stock Harley ones. They sit on top of the steel base plates so no comfort is compromised & the raised rubber edge keeps your boot heels off the pipes. Models from left to right: Zombie, Widow and Flame. MSRP for each […]
Harley-Davidson Cannon Mufflers For Touring Models Now Offered With Jet Black Coating
Published by June 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The new Screamin Eagle® Street Cannon mufflers (P/N 64900187, $449.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are now available in a durable Jet Black ceramic coating. These performance slip-on mufflers are tuned to give Harley-Davidson® Touring models an exhaust note with extra-deep bass to enhance that famous Harley sound yet preserve peace with the neighbors. The […]
Englishman Pete Pearson believes that a Harley should be stripped down raw and yet be capable of being ridden hard all day, every day. No such a thing as “too beautiful to be ridden.” Although new on the custom scene – his shop Rocket Bobs Cycle Works was officially opened in 2009 – Pete is […]
Australian Renegade Engine Company To Design And Manufacture A Jesse James Branded V-Twin Motorcycle Engine For The Custom Motorcycle Market.
Published by June 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Future V-Twin Engines branded as Jesse James Engines will be derived from collaboration between the parties. “An Aussie Renegade 147″ Billet Engine should be just about perfect to test out the new CFL frame” said Jesse James, showing a 147″ Diamond Cut Renegade V-Twin Engine on his work bench. “Jesse brings to this venture his […]
2013 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show On July 14th Will Feature Top Custom Builders
Published by June 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the 22th edition of the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show is returning to the Queen Mary’s Seawalk Village, Long Beach, CA on Sunday July 14th. Some well known top custom builders will be displaying their new creations with some of them competing in the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’ Elegance. The […]
New Destroyer Exhaust System For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by June 1st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Jerry Covington extends his line of Bagger parts with this new “Destroyer” exhaust system. Seen only on his one-off Harley Touring creations until now – a good way to test the market – it is now in production and available for your Harley Tourer 1995 and up. . Offered in chrome or black finish, the […]
Arlen Ness Honored By The Petersen Auto Museum
Published by May 31st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Los Angeles museum is hosting a summer-long exhibit called “Arlen Ness, Art on Two Wheels” which will feature a variety of Arlen’s builds (as well as builds by his son Cory and grandson Zach) running from July 13-Sept. 8. To launch the exhibit, The Petersen Auto Museum is organizing a motorcycle cruise-in on Saturday, […]
While most bikers will continue to do everything to prevent their motorcycles from rusting, others will choose the rusty look to make their old bikes look “root”. It’s even a new trend in the custom motorcycle industry, some “rusting” their machines on purpose, because as you know, like gray hair, rust may inspire respect. In […]
You know that industry vendors love it when you provide them with good pictures of your custom bike featuring their products. Richard Hartl in Munich, Germany a customer of La Rosa Design was very pleased with his custom seat, took great pictures of his customized Sportster Forty-Eight, manipulated them somewhat (I guess in Photoshop) and […]
Own The Night. Harley-Davidson Offers 48 Brilliant LED Lighting Choices.
Published by May 30th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Motorcycling on dimly lit back roads presents significant challenges, from lurking deer to poorly marked corners and inattentive drivers. According to engineers at Harley-Davidson, installing LED motorcycle lighting is the fastest, easiest way to enhance visibility for harsh night-riding conditions. Harley-Davidson offers 48 LED lighting accessories, including headlamps, auxiliary lamps, tail lamps and turn signals […]
In the UK Mobility Scooters Getting Trendy!
Published by May 30th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I am not sure I can explain very well how those who don’t need a mobility scooter can find it trendy to ride one at the maximum speed of 8 mph. But I know the name of the person responsible for such an unexpected “fashion statement.” He is an English engineer named Andrew Wylie. I understand […]
2013 Annual “Motorcycle As Art” Sturgis Exhibition Is ‘Ton Up! Speed, Style and Cafe Racer Culture”
Published by May 29th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This summer, “Motorcycle As Art”, the flagship annual exhibit curated by Michael Lichter at the legendary Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Rally, will be focusing on the origins and renewed popularity of the Café Racer movement. As I wrote many times, shades of the 50’s and 60’s are everywhere in our motorcycle industry with a […]
New Dual Touring Saddle For 2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout
Published by May 29th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Corbin has designed a new seat to maximize the long range capabilities of your Harley Breakout with enhanced comfort for two. This saddle features genuine leather, a new seat cover design and an ergonomically designed seating for maximum weight dispersion. Each seating area is sculpted for proper weight distribution which allows long range capability. Generously […]
Another mount kit, this one designed for installing large and small spring solo seats on on 04-06/10-13 XL models. The kit will fit 07-09 XL models if ECM is relocated from fender and seat area. However, the kit does not provide relocation instructions or materials. The mount is black powder-coated, while the steel spring mount […]
Supposedly, a green painted motorcycle is bad luck. The 2 most frequent explanations to justify this legend are either the high number of racers crashing their green vehicles (cars & motorcycles) or the use of green military motorcycles during World War II making their riders duck targets for the enemy. Maybe because it is green […]
BMW Motorrad, 90 years of two wheeled history. The BMW R 90 S likewise has cause to celebrate: the BMW Motorrad design icon turns 40 this year. As a tribute to both these anniversaries, the BMW Group has come up with an exclusive homage to the BMW R 90 S: the BMW Concept Ninety. This […]
Frenchman Sets World Speed Record On bike Fueled By Bleaching Hair Component
Published by May 25th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Not a blonde story. Frenchman Francois Gissy set a world speed record Sunday by reaching 163.4 mph (speed measures by GPS) on a rocket-powered motorcycle fueled by hydrogen peroxide, the same ingredient used to bleach hair. For safety issues, public was not admitted on the bleachers to watch the attempt. This very special bike “to […]
Jesse James Loses Finger In Machine Accident. Not His Sense Of Humor.
Published by May 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jesse James cut off his pinky finger while working in his home shop. His glove got caught in one of his machines, severing his finger. But Jesse being Jesse, he immediately posted graphic pictures of his cut off finger on Instagram, adding humorous comments. He even asked his doctor if he could reattach it upside […]
Renegade called the process it applies to its wheels “The “Phantom-Cut”. Wheels are cut, polished, anodized to a slick ultra-black finish. Then, each wheel is cut again and hand polished where there are design accents to achieve a high luster in contrast to the ultra-black finish.
Kustom Tech offers some of the best designed custom motorcycle parts of the industry in the worst looking and slowest working website I have seen in a long time! Better than the opposite… Anyway, their front wheel mini drum brake (5″ 1/8 diameter) is going to be a very hot item with all those looking […]
Custom Shops In Texas Looking To Hire Painters, Fabricators And Machinists
Published by May 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Good Morning Cyril. “We would like to let you know about our ever growing company at Misfit Baggers and let you be the first to be aware that we are hiring for several positions within our company. We are looking to hire in Plano, Texas for the following positions: Fabricators and machinists. We will be […]
Orange County Choppers And Paul Senior Are Back On TV With A New Series On CMT
Published by May 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Production is slated to begin this Summer. ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS is a new 8-episode series produced by Pilgrim Studios and premiering on CMT later this year. The show follows Paul Teutul Sr. (“Senior”) and his team as they reach new extremes resulting in extreme custom motorcycles and of course, state-of-the-art drama. “We’re thrilled to be back […]
Pin-Up And Motorcycle Calendars Shoot By Photographer Jim Gianatsis.
Published by May 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Art Director, photographer & Los Angeles Motorcycle Show producer Jim Gianatsis sent me in exclusivity just for you this video of himself shooting beautiful models (kittens) Jessica and Kelsey for his upcoming pin-up and motorcycle calendars. You can see and order his pin-up, custom and classic motorcycle calendars by jumping HERE. This year’s LA Calendar […]
Medaza Cycles. 2013 AMD World Champion Of Bike Building
Published by May 20th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last week in Essen, Germany, partners Don Cronin and Michael O’Shea at Irish custom shop Medaza Cycles , received the trophy & ring given to the 2013 World Champion Of Bike Building. They beat off a strong competition of 66 custom motorcycles in the Freestyle Class, a category of very innovative bikes, all one-off, built […]
