An addition to S&S Cycle other exhaust muffler offerings, this 4″ version is helping your bagger produce exceptional mid-range to high-end torque and horsepower with a louder and more aggressive sound. The 4″ diameter is the same as stock mufflers (right muffler has special clearance for axle nut.) Options available are in show chrome or […]
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Seen At the Custom Chrome Europe Show. S&S 4″ Race Tour mufflers for 1995 – 2012 Harley-Davidson® Touring Models.
Published by March 24th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Postcards From The 2013 Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show And Bike Show Series. March 23/24th
Published by March 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A few facts about the CCE Dealer Show: CCE has 2200 active Europeean dealers, half of them visiting the yearly show during this weekend. At an average of 3 persons per dealer, it’s about 6600 professionals of the V-Twin European industry getting exposed to the custom part offerings of some of the best V-Twin vendors on […]
At The Custom Chrome Europe Show. Cycle Visions Showing Its Lights And More…
Published by March 23rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Suspension.I had to be in Germany to discover that Cycle Visions from San Diego, present as exhibitor at the Custom Chrome Europe Show, was proposing these cool parts for lights and to turn a Softail into a bagger… Lucifer’s lights. These 1 watt, 2-function LED lights (smaller than a nickel) are super bright and small […]
Seen Today At The Custom Chrome Europe Show. Le Pera New Café Style Seats For Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by March 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Today in Germany at the CCE Show, Le Pera is showing its new Café Style seats for Harley-Davidson Sportsters, pushing this style to new heights. Le Pera brings some Rock n’ Roll attitude to these seats by adorning the tail section with “speed stripes” in contrast colors. All of this in a tight , slammed package […]
To Be Seen At The Custom Chrome Europe Show Tomorrow. Paughco “New King” & “Dished And Axed” Gas Tanks For Sportsters.
Published by March 22nd, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Heavy presence of American vendors at the 2013 Custom Chrome Show in Mainz, Germany. Although vendors are still setting up at the time of this writing (CCE Dealer Show starts tomorrow Saturday March 23), let me introduce you to the new products that Paughco is going to introduce to the European dealers on Saturday and […]
2013 Custom Chrome Dealer Show And Bike Show Series
Published by March 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This Friday March 22, effervescence in the German Mainz Halle where European & American vendors are gathering to finalize their booth display preparation and where 115 registered custom bikes roll on and off 2 photo studios for beauty shots (more unregistered customs will show up at the last minute and the total number of competitors […]
Precision Billet Expands Customer Base With Western Power Sports, Inc
Published by March 22nd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom motorcycle parts by Precision Billet, a leading provider of innovative, high-quality motorcycle billet accessories will be available for distribution through distributor/wholesaler Western Power Sports, Inc as of March 2013. This partnership will expand the line of custom accessories that WPS has to offer, providing dealers with more options. Western Power Sports (WPS) distributes over […]
Good Morning From Germany. Participating To The 2013 Custom Chrome Europe Dealer And Bike Show
Published by March 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Events.Just landed in Germany after a red eye flight. Breakfast at the Frankfurt airport then direction Mainz, where I will participate as a guest and cover this weekend the 2013 edition of the Custom Chrome Europe And Bike Show. It’s one of the most prestigious events in Europe reserved to Dealers and Builders on Saturday […]
Barnett Low Profile Lock-Up Pressure Plate. Pressure Increases With RPM’s.
Published by March 21st, 2013 in Customs and Driveline.The all new Barnett “Low Profile” Lock-up Pressure Plate for 1998-13 Harley Davidson Big Twins (except 2013 CVO/SE) is specifically designed to fit under stock or aftermarket primary and derby covers and increases the capacity of your stock clutch while keeping lever effort to a minimum- even with big inch motors! It’s done by using […]
Triumph Unveiled Bonneville And Speed Triple Special Editions
Published by March 20th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles has revealed special edition SE models of the Bonneville and Speed Triple at very attractive prices (respectively $7,999 and $13,999) These 2 models will probably attract a wide range of bikers from new and young riders to baby boomers attracted by the Triumph retro and timeless style. The Bonneville SE features the usual […]
Corbin Dual Touring Saddle for Victory Vision
Published by March 20th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.For the Vision, Corbin puts the emphasis on “Touring” and fully maximizes the seating platform for best possible weight distribution. The Dual Touring Saddle For Victory Vision features an ergonomically designed shape giving you support and comfort tot last all day. On the inside, Corbin’s exclusive Comfort Cell® foam material gives firm support that conforms to your body. A […]
Add another touch of old school on your bike with these Paughco Pushrod clips. Guaranteed to be a perfect fit stock Harley replacement on the following applications: 1940 thru 1947 Knuckleheads, 1970 thru 1984 Shovelheads and 1984 thru 1999 EVO engines P/N STF440, 4-hole style $43.95 and P/N STFK40 Knurled $65.95. Applications for 1948 thru […]
New Le Pera Outcast Seat For 2008-Up Touring Harleys
Published by March 19th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Many riders are asking for a comfortable full length tourer seat with a tapered fast back. But as Le Pera says: “but they don’t want a sofa on the back of their bike”. LePera is introducing the Outcast Seat offering comfort for the rider with a removable back rest providing the sought after extra support. […]
Epic Chopper By Darwin Motorcycles
Published by March 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This chopper by Darwin Motorcycles was built as a new model to complete the shop offerings. Conceived as a riding bike with enough custom features to please the individualist who want to ride in style, Epic is a narrative of the custom after-market parts that Daw Holdsworth prefers to use in most of his built.
Oil Lines Upgrade For Your Early Harley-Davidson Models
Published by March 15th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Early OEM external oil lines are easily and quickly upgraded with these OLD-STF brass and stainless replacements from Paughco. (P/N STFB66.) Custom shaped from solid brass tubing to replace lines on 1966-1984 Shovelheads and retailin for $65.95. The same line application in Stainless Steel (P/N STFS66) retails for $99.95. Ironhead Sportsters from 1957-1985 are covered […]
Postcards From Custom Bike Show Of Pecqencourt In France.
Published by March 15th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While many of you from all over the world enjoy Daytona Bike Week and the sunny (but this year quite chilly) weather of Florida , 10’s of thousand of European bikers just met in the small village of Pecquencourt (only 6500 permanent residents), north of France, freezing their ass but having as always a very […]
New Accessories Offered For The Harley-Davidson Breakout. Seats, Handlebars, Seats, Bags and Wheels
Published by March 14th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial, Seats and Wheels.Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® has released a number of new accessories designed specifically for the new Harley-Davidson Breakout® introduced last week in Daytona.as a mid-year addition to the 2013 Harley-Davidson® line. These accessories also fit the 2013 CVO™ Breakout® model. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for complete fitment details. The Breakout Sundowner™ Solo Seat (P/N […]
Acclaimed Designer Pierre Terblanche Joins Confederate Motorcycles
Published by March 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama Confederate Motors, Inc. (OTCBB:CFED) announced that celebrated Italian-based motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche has joined the company to lead its product development division. The company’s founder and CEO, H. Matthew Chambers, described the former Ducati design chief saying, “Terblanche is a rebel who by nature is dissatisfied with the status […]
Indian Motorcycle Showcases New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine With Custom Built “Spirit Of Munro” Streamliner
Published by March 12th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Saturday evening March 8 2013, immediately following the unveiling of the all-new 111-Cubic Inch V-Twin power plant that will equip the 2014 line up, Indian Motorcycle had a big surprise announcement for the crowd gathered at Dirty Harry’s on Daytona Main Street. A one-of-a-Kind vehicle powered by the new Thunder Stroke 111 Engine paying […]
New For 2013. Performance Machine Arrow Vision Mirrors
Published by March 12th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Performance Machine Vision Series of mirrors is offering 5 different design options, the newest one being called the Arrow. Looking very good on many styles of bikes and providing ample vision side to side and behind, they are offered in chrome and Contrast Cut finishes. They mount to PM controls as well as stock Harleys […]
In more than 20 years that I have known Fred Kodlin, I never saw him running amok, mad with uncontrollable rage. But living and working on 2 different continents I don’t see him every day. Will have to check on him again when I travel at the end of March to his native Germany to […]
2013 Daytona Bike Week Bike Shows
Published by March 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.There may be other shows outside Daytona, Some in Deland & Orlando. These 4 are the most attended by the public and show bike owners and builders. 1- Official Harley-Davidson Show. Wednesday March 13. The Motor Company has partnered with American Iron Magazine and Motorcycle Bagger for this bike competition that will take place on […]
Breaking News From Daytona. World-Debut Of New Harley-Davidson Breakout Model.
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This Friday morning March 8, 2013 in Daytona, Harley-Davidson debuted its new Breakout model. For all those present in Daytona, the bike will be displayed at 415 Main Street tonight from 5 to 8 pm in the parking area next to Mikey Luv’s Bar & Grill To learn all about the new motorcycle company executives […]
Lehman Trikes Just Released 2 New Models
Published by March 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Lehman Trikes USA, a trike industry leader for over 27 years, released their two latest trikes at the Dealer Expo. The two trikes are the newly re-designed Renegade LLS for Harley-Davidson models. and the Monarch II LLS for Honda. (LLS is an acronym for Limited Lean Suspension) The new Lehman Trikes independent suspension features light-weight […]
DP Custom Cycles Enlists 30,000 People To Design Its Next Custom Motorcycle.
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A very interesting and exciting experience for the Del Prado brothers (Justin and Jarrod) the partners of of Arizona-based DP Customs. They enlisted the 30,000 members of Local Motors, a local crowd-powered automotive design, manufacturing and technology group, to design a one-of-a-kind DP Customs bike. In this challenge, participants will submit motorcycle concepts based on […]
Dakota Digital Is Introducing The Next Generation Of Analog/Digital Plug-In Bagger Gauges!
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Named the MVX Series, these Bagger Gauges are offered with 2 bezel options, 4 background choices and 7 lighting colors to choose from, giving you the choice of multiple combinations fitting your taste. With “Personalize”, your gauge appearance is set by programming the pointer, backlight, and LCD Message center colors independently. Whether installing a 6 […]
