When Giavanni Ravelli, one of the 3 founders of Moto Guzzi, was killed in a plane crash just days after the end of the war, his 2 partners Giorgio Parodi and Carlo Guzzi, decided to commemorate Ravelli with a company symbol representing their common passion for flying planes. For logo, they rook inspiration from the […]
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Exclusive: Jesse James Is Relaunching West Coast Choppers.
Published by February 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday, I had a conversation with Jesse. For you my readers, he gave me the exclusivity of a huge announcement for the custom motorcycle scene. He is relaunching West Coast Choppers. It is almost 4 years that the brand was silent, but the brand equity or goodwill that Jesse owns with West Coast Choppers never […]
Powertrain Alignment Tool For Touring Models
Published by February 9th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.One of the most important tasks when building from the ground up or re-building a motorcycle or simply changing your rear wheel size is to perfectly align the engine, transmission, final drive. Even without modifications, any wrench needs to check perfect alignment to prevent trouble while riding (for ex. wobbling at high speed or cornering, […]
Hammarhead Industries Custom V7 Guzzi
Published by February 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.On January 18th at the New York City Ace Hotel was premiered a custom built V7 Guzzi motorcycle by Philadelphia shop Hammarhead Industries. Faithful to his philosophy “Honor the past but never look back”, James Hammarhead loves to mix the right amount of vintage cool and of modern flair. With each project, his intention is […]
BDL’s New GMA 500 Series Calipers For Harley-Davidson Touring And Softail Motorcycles
Published by February 7th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.BDL’s New GMA 500 Series Calipers are designed specifically for 2008-2012 H-D Touring and 2000-2011 Softail machines. To produce them, BDL states that they used cutting edge technology and the finest materials to provide superior performance, meaning braking reliability with a very solid power. For those who like them all smooth with a flawless finish, […]
Metzeler Just Launched A Very High mileage Tire To Complement Their Best-Selling ME880 Marathon
Published by February 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Last Saturday evening during the V-Twin Expo, as pre-announced here by marketing director Chris Wall, Metzeler introduced the ME888 MARATHON ULTRA. Metzeler, whose emphasis is on quality and performance, is fully committed to the V-Twin segment, including customs, vintage and touring, as epitomized in the Metzeler ME880 Marathon tire and its position as an industry […]
Spectro Oils Introduces New Platinum Heavy Duty STL For Sportster And Buell Transmissions
Published by February 5th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Spectro Oils of America just launched a Platinum Heavy Duty STL; Sportster Transmission Lube. Their 6 speed synthetic technology is now available for the Harley® Sportster and Buell®. This fully formulated synthetic transmission lubricant is engineered to work in all applications where the same oil lubricates the clutch, primary, and transmission. Spectro Oils Vice President […]
OCC Merchandising Division Files For Bankruptcy
Published by February 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.And you thought that the American Chopper human and legal saga ended with the TV show.. Hey no. The merchandising division of Orange County Choppers (called Hudson Valley Merchandising) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Poughkeepsie last Thursday January 31st. The parent company, Orange County Choppers Holdings, doesn’t belong to the bankruptcy filing. In 2010, […]
For sure, Custom Baggers will be trending for a few more years. So many have jumped or are still jumping in the design and production of after-market parts to make tourers more beautiful to look at. True in the USA, but also in Europe experiencing the same market shift to baby boomers who want to […]
It’s All You Get. The Movie About The Life Of Ron Finch.
Published by February 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Videos.Ron Finch is a highly imaginative and extremely versatile artist, a colorful and high-esteemed presence in the custom motorcycle industry. A multi-talented artist he is known world-wide for his outrageous custom motorcycles, sculptures, objects resisting any aesthetic classification and very innovative paintings as much for the experimentation techniques than for their unique designs and use […]
Saddlemen To Launch A New Cafe Racer Style Sportster Seat
Published by February 1st, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Tomorrow February 2, 2013 Saddlemen will launch “The Americano” seat at the 13th Annual V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. The company takes on the classic Café Racer seat and is making it available for Harley-Davidson Sporster models from 1979 to present, with applications for both the peanut or larger classic fuel tanks. The marine-grade vinyl cover […]
You favorite adventure movie hero uses utility rings to kill, destroy, laser anyone, anything obstructing his actions. This one is for you and will give you hand powers…/ Your hand should not be limited to pointing, poking and gripping. The 9mm-wide titanium ring is a multi-tool sporting five blades that fold individually out of the […]
New Revolution Manufacturing 26” wheel For Harley and Victory Motorcycles
Published by January 31st, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.The “Pentagram®” 26″ wheel is the first billet wheel offered by Revolution Manufacturing, a company specializing until now in carbon fiber parts, body kits and wheels. “We wanted to bring our CNC manufacturing techniques and unique designs into the billet wheel market” states Michael Kamalian, CEO of Revolution Manufacturing. “We wanted to do a limited […]
Only for those bikers always looking for one more skull on their bikes. In chrome or modern black, a gas cap that you can buy vented, non vented or as the dummy cap to replace the fuel gauge installed on some Harley models on left side of the tank. Will bolt on the gas tank […]
New Custom Battery Trays By LC Fabrications
Published by January 30th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Now available from LC Fabrications are these new battery trays engineered to fit Anti-Gravity Lithium Ion Batteries. Made completely in House at LC Fabrications from 6061 aluminum and hand polished. Each tray includes all necessary mounting hardware. Sizes are available for 4, 8, 12 and 16 cell small case batteries. For more information on Anti-Gravity Batteries visit […]
Tribute To The Legendary 1966 CB Black Bomber By Fred Krugger
Published by January 28th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Until 1965, Japanese bikes were lightweight small capacity commuter bikes. Then Honda launched the CB450, dispelling any lingering doubts about Japan’s ability to manufacture very fast, jewel-like, extremely reliable bikes. Known affectionately as the ‘Black Bomber’ after its black finish, the CB450 was Honda’s largest model when launched: it was was the first 444 cc […]
What’s New From Metzeler In 2013? Marketing Director Chris Wall Answers My Questions.
Published by January 27th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.During this last decade in particular, all over the world, the number of miles ridden on Metzeler tires has sharply increased. More recently, the company was extremely successful with its ME880 Marathon model offering a better “Ridexperience” than the tires provided on factory motorcycles. Metzeler is also a favorite of the best Custom Motorcycle Builders […]
Storz Performance LED Tail Lamp Kit For Harley XR1200
Published by January 26th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Intended as a replacement for the bulky stock non-led tail light, this easy to install bolt-on kit features a compact LED tail lamp with clear lens, laminated stainless steel license plate holder, aluminum mounting bracket and installation instructions, and all necessary hardware. It fits all models of XR1200 from 2008 to current. An optional LED […]
New Scrambler Handlebars By Burly Brand
Published by January 25th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The latest in handlebars from Burly Brand is meant to give you some attitude while still remaining comfortable on the street or highway. Nothing extreme or unpractical. Just enough height to fit your reach with the big advantage of not requiring to change the length of your Harley brake and clutch factory cables. Pre-drilled for […]
Cory Ness Customized 2013 Victory Cross Country For National Motorcycle Museum Fundraiser
Published by January 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In New York last weekend at the IMS Show, the National Motorcycle Museum Motorcycle revealed a Cory Ness Customized 2013 Cross Country to be used as a fundraiser for the museum. You are invited to make donations for chances to win this one of a kind Victory Bagger valued at over $31,000. Entries must be received […]
Seen In Italy. The New “Bolt-On And Ride” From Custom Chrome Europe.
Published by January 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Just completed, it was unveiled by Custom Chrome Europe at last weekend Verona, Italy Bike Expo. A stylish bagger built by Harley-Davidson Frankfurt without any modifications except the replacement of Harley oem parts with new custom ones all to be found in the soon to be released 2013 CCE catalog. I will publish the shopping […]
Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show Winners At 2013 Verona Bike Expo
Published by January 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend (January 18– 20) was the 2013 edition of the excellent Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy. On the floor, 400 custom bikes from all over Europe from which were nominated 50 to participate in the Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show, part on the CCE International Bike Show Series (other events are set at […]
New TV Show On Travel Channel Will Feature Custom Builder Ron Finch
Published by January 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Edge Of America” is about an arts and entertainment journalist named Geoff Edgers traveling the country to experience firsthand the events, sports and hobbies that keep America entertained. Because as you know, Americans will do just about anything,including the wonderful, the weird and the crazy to entertain themselves. Going where he doesn’t belong, last September […]
Another Simple Plug And Go Charger For All Your Electronic Devices
Published by January 22nd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you keep a battery tender cable attached to your battery, there is a small, simple solution, no extra cable required, to charge your smart phone, MP3 player, tablet, etc while on the go. It’s a charger that you plug directly into the 2-Pin SAE connection typically used for trickle charging batteries. Previous solutions have […]
Replacement Motor Sprocket For Late Harley-Davidson Big Twins
Published by January 22nd, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.New to the Evolution Industries line up of driveline parts is the 34 Tooth Motor Sprocket for 2006 & later Dyna and 2007 and later Big Twins models. It eliminates the compensator and runs solid in your primary, preventing slippage on your hot motor set up. It also eliminates the issues of disintegrating stock or […]
From Buell To Ducati To Buell. You Are Looking At A Bucati.
Published by January 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The fact that on October 30, 2009 the Buell Motorcycle Company closed its doors – bringing an end to a 26-year run – didn’t change the love story that many riders and builders continue to have with the brand. An affection reenforced by the successful launch in November 2009 of Erik Buell Racing, an independent […]
