Love it or hate it, many wish to size up their bike front wheel. From cruiser to bagger. In most cases, depending of the taller wheel size you decide, it implies raking your bike neck, a task requiring skills in cutting & welding that should be accomplished by a good professional. But the job is […]
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Neck Rake Kit For Bagger Big Front Wheel Conversion
Published by May 19th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Baker Drivetrain Incentives To Kickstart Your Summer.
Published by May 18th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.BAKER Drivetrain may help you to kick off your summer with some killer specials on some of their top-selling products for old school bikes. Aimed to appeal to those with a love for the traditional scoots like Knuckleheads, Panheads and Shovelheads, this sale is armed with some deals not to be missed out on! – […]
New Arlen Ness Beveled Fusion Series Adjustable Floorboards.
Published by May 17th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.A new fusion of billet and rubber to provide the best in comfort and style. Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and featuring knurled or linear rubber inserts for excellent foot traction. Each driver floorboard has 3 different mounting locations giving 3” of forward and back adjustability to obtain your preferred riding position. Matching passenger floorboards are […]
The One Motorcycle Show. Portland, Oregon
Published by May 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In black & white, during The One Motorcycle Show in Portland, Oregon, a few builders tell the story of their creations. Including a custom bike built with parts from various Apple products..
Postcards From Italy 27th Biker Fest
Published by May 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend May 9 to 12th, some rain in northern Italy didn’t discourage bikers to converge to Lignano to this growing European event mixing motorcycles, hot rods (it was the 18th edition of the US Car Reunion), motocross, stunts, good food and wild entertainment, latin style… At the “Terraza a Mare” of Lignano, custom builders […]
Street Glide Smart Phone And GPS Mount For All Touring Models With Batwing Fairing
Published by May 15th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The Street Glide iPhone / GPS Mount, designed and manufactured by Iron Aces Speed Shop, Inc., provides smartphone and GPS users with a simple, elegant and functional mounting solution that does not distract from the bikes overall beauty. Specifically designed for Harley-Davidson touring models equipped with a batwing fairing, the Street Glide iPhone / GPS […]
Moto Electra Racing To Attempt Coast To Coast Electric Motorcycle Record
Published by May 15th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Objective: to ride the 2500 miles from Jacksonville, Florida to the Santa Monica Pier, California in 3 days or less with about 20 pit stops to charge the Moto Electra, an electric motorcycle based on a 1960’s Norton Featherbed chassis.
Not for motorcycles, but interesting. Loopwheels is a system integrating a suspension system to your bicycle wheels. Better comfort on bumps and potholes? Less vibrations on rough terrain? As safe as spokes? I don’t know, but it’s worth watching the video of this young inventor looking to raise money to take his project further. Jump […]
Rigid Frame Bare Steel Fenders For 16″ Wheels
Published by May 14th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Hand made fenders for a perfect fit when using Avon MKII tires on 16″ rims (5.00/16″ tires) on rigid frames. They follow the tire profile hug it while still providing adequate clearance for tire expansion, debris needing to go through. These strong 15 gauge steel rear fenders have a bit more sidewall than many fenders […]
Küryakyn Holdings LLC, a leader in the aftermarket parts industry, is proud to announce the release of the new TC-24D cam. This bolt-in performance cam fits all 2007 to 2013 Harley-Davidson® Twin Cam models (2006 to 2013 Dynas). The cam is an extension of Küryakyn’s “Wild Things” performance line, and a component of the new […]
AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Top Winners.
Published by May 13th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend, May 10-12th, for its 10th anniversary, the World Championship of Custom Bike Building was held for the first time in Europe, at the Big Bike Europe Expo in Essen, Germany. 105 competitors from 23 countries presented a total of 122 machines ranging from American V-twins, to Italian singles and V-twins, to Japanese multis […]
Mustang Introduces Seats For Victory Baggers
Published by May 11th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Already well known for making seats for most cruisers on the market since 1980, Mustang Seats is introducing saddles for the Victory Cross Roads, Cross Country and Hard-Ball baggers. “Mustang’s mantra has been ‘it’s all about the Ride,’ and we’re proud to have expanded our offerings for the new Victory baggers,” says Mustang Director of […]
Front End Improvement. Beefy 39 MM Fork Shrouds
Published by May 10th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.They will fit all 39 mm narrow glide forks and will clean up the overall look of your front end. With the hardware provided they are an easy bolt-on installation. You just need to remove your front fender and you may want not to re-install it for an even better appearance. Shrouds measure 14 inch […]
One of the preferred gas tank shapes by those wishing to give your bike an old school look to their bikes. Narrow and available in a single- or dual-cap version for any custom build (looks very good on a Sportster.) This wasp-style gas tank is constructed from precision steel stampings and holds 2.2 gallon of […]
Not a typo. European custom builder Paul Funk bet he could build a custom bike with a parts budget of only 600 Euros (US $780.) Not only he won his bet but by the same token is showing youngsters that they can get a nice ride for less than the money they can make working […]
Hollister Rally. July 5-6, 2013.
Published by May 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.2013 will see the revival of The Hollister Rally, California “The Birthplace Of The American Biker.” The word Hollister has been synonymous with California motorcycle rallies for decades. It secured its place in pop culture from the 1954 film “The Wild One” with Marlon Brando, which is based on the 1947 rally. The free motorcycle […]
Custom Harley Bagger Air Suspension System To Fit Inside Your Saddlebags
Published by May 8th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.An air suspension system to hide at the bottom of your saddlebags is the new offering from Misfit Baggers. Called the Torpedo for evident reason, the air tank has 200 psi, 4 1/8″ NPT female ports and will perfectly tuck inside your bag. It features high domed caps, seamless tubing, and no square edges (square […]
Aeromach USA released two new shift linkages to fit many Harley-Davidson models (except the XL and FX series), the Flaming Skull and Knuckle linkages both machined from billet aluminum, then hand polished and either chrome plated or black anodized. The pivot points are stainless steel bearings and hardware included is stainless steel as well. MSRP […]
East Meets West. Czech Custom Shovelhead.
Published by May 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All Europeans belonging or participating to the Custom Scene already know that a new wave of bike builders is emerging from Central and East Europe. Many Americans are also discovering their creations when displayed in Daytona or Sturgis, often ranking high in respectable bike show competitions and consequently getting featured in news magazine like mine.
La Rosa Design Bobber Seat Conversion Kits For Harley Softail 00-13
Published by May 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.La Rosa Design® has bolt-on Bobber style conversion kits for your Harley-Davidson Softail® 2000-2013 (P/N SLMK-ST2013A 2″ Scissor Springs, P/N SLMK-ST2013C 3″ Coil Springs; $289.99.) They feature a leather covered ECU Cover, 1/8″ thick electroplated black cold-rolled steel, exclusive La Rosa Design® left and right sided chromed steel springs, and all parts necessary to seamlessly […]
Mondo Porras At Denver’s Choppers Introduces His New Line Of Custom Bike LED Lighting
Published by May 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Each LED light can be customized with your logo, design, color etc. Call Mondo or Shane on my behalf at 775-813-1994 or visit Denver’s Choppers.
New Progressive Suspension 970 Series Piggyback Shocks. Probably The Highest Performance Shock Ever Offered For The Bagger.
Published by May 3rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.High performance suspension and massive touring machines are not often spoken of in the same sentence. Yet Progressive Suspension seems to know these are the bikes that need it the most. With that in mind, they’ve taken their top shelf 970 Series damper and engineered a remote reservoir to create what is likely the pinnacle […]
New Limited Edition Speed Glide By Trask Performance
Published by May 1st, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.There will be a total of 16 Speed Glides manufactured in 4 unique color combinations: Vivid Black on Black (4), Grabber Red (4), Championship White (4) and Leguna Seca Blue (4) Each limited edition SPEED GLIDE comes with a Trask Certificate of Authenticity and a number matching verification medallion. From concept to completion Nick Trask’s goal was […]
Big Bike Europe Hosting AMD World Championship Of Bike Building In Essen, Germany May 10-12, 2013
Published by April 30th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Good bye Sturgis. BIG BIKE EUROPE is the new, permanent host event for the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. The organization states that about 200 custom shops and specialist businesses are registered to attend the 3-day Expo event hosting the AMD bike competition. Many European builders used to do the summer trip to […]
S&S Cycle Introducing The 482 Bolt-In Cams For Harley-Davidson Sportsters 2000-Up
Published by April 30th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Being bolt-in Cams, they are fully compatible with stock pushrods and valve springs. That equates to an economical installation, since there is no need to invest in those replacement parts. In addition, the savings in labor is substantial, since the cylinder heads do not have to be removed to install valve springs. The 482 cams […]
New Precision Billet Fluted Pro Edition 3D Parts Lineup
Published by April 30th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Back to basics. “We wanted to create an edition that featured simple classic lines. This edition was designed with bike builders in mind who want to showcase their build and have great looking accents.” says David Shano, owner of Precision Billet Products. The Fluted Pro Edition is created in limited-edition of just 2500 pieces. Tank […]
