The Saddlemen Heels Down seat is conceived to be the right fit for smaller riders or anyone that enjoys the ability to stand flat-footed at stops. It positions the rider lower and forward, providing better control over the bike and inspiring confidence while riding and stopping. The low, wide saddle is also contoured to allow […]
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Saddlemen Renegade “Heels Down” Seat For Smaller Riders
Published by January 20th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Victory Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Specially Equipped Cross Country Tour Limited Edition
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Yesterday at the New York IMS show, Victory kicked off its 15th Anniversary celebration with the introduction of a Cross Country Tour Limited Edition. This bike combines industry-leading touring performance, style and comfort with a salute to the first Victory motorcycle ever built 15 years ago. Only 150 of these specially equipped versions of the […]
Custom Built In 3 Days. Almost…
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This drag racer style bike was built during a 3-day build-off front of the visitors of a large European Bike Show… Well, you know (I hope) that it’s absolutely impossible to build a full custom in a weekend, except when it’s a Build-Off for a TV series and what you watch is of course the […]
French Car Maker Peugeot Unveils RCZ Arlen Ness Edition
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The news may surprise many because except the word CUSTOM, there is a world between Peugeot cars and choppers. Peugeot has revealed the first details on a one-off RCZ named after custom motorcycle builder Arlen Ness. It will be unveiled this weekend (January 18-19-20) at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy.
Hydraulic tables, scroll machines, embossing, end forging, bending, drilling, etc. The wonders of machine forging…
26 Inch White Wall Vee Rubber Tire
Published by January 17th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Although requiring more maintenance to keep them appealing, white wall tires associated with the right bike type are extremely beautiful. As you know, they are not available in many sizes, especially the size you just want… Vee Rubber just released the first 26″ white wall tire, completing an offering already including: For the front 120/70/21, […]
Victory Motorcycles. 15 Years Young and Just Getting Started.
Published by January 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A limited edition 15th Anniversary model will be introduced at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City, this weekend Jan. 18-20. It will be unveiled publicly on Friday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. (EST) at the Victory display in the Jacob K. Javits Center. It was 15 years ago that the first Victory motorcycles […]
Between Past And Present. Ducati Leggero By Walt Siegel.
Published by January 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.From an old mill town in southern New Hampshire, Austrian born Walt Siegel builds bikes betraying his love for and background in racing. His dilemma, that most of his fellow custom builders are facing, is how to go beyond bolt-on bikes and still offer a product with a wider clientele than a few CEO’s. This […]
A Shovelhead Rebuilt At Home By A Pro Custom Motorcycle Mechanic
Published by January 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Professional mechanics of busy Custom Motorcycle Shops don’t work on their own bikes during business hours. Nor after hours because most days, custom building for clients requires daily extra shop hours… And you thought it was easy, without any fabrication or mechanical set backs? So,like many pros bike builders, Udo (a member of the Thunderbike […]
In Black or Chrome, a couple of new designs by Carl Brouhard. Available for Harley-Davidson FL, FLT, FXST and FLST models.
Evolution Industries Harley XR750 Clutch Kits
Published by January 11th, 2013 in Customs and Driveline.One of the coolest Harleys was the race track ready XR750, now reincarnated in the bigger. more street friendly XR1200 version. Many XR750 still compete and win, and for those owning one, there is a source for a new Basket & Clutch Kit. Race Proven & Track Ready, each basket is designed with a light […]
Zipper’s Big Bore Cylinders For Sportster® And Buell® Engines
Published by January 10th, 2013 in Customs and Engines.If you want to increase the engine size of your 883/1200 Harley Sportster or Buell engine, Zipper’s has developed 3-13/16” bore aluminum alloy cylinders to ley you go to 88″ while still keeping the stock stroke crankshaft. Cylinders are manufactured with high quality cast-in iron liners and will work in all types of performance applications. […]
Before The Musket 998 cc V-Twin Engine There Was A 700 cc Version
Published by January 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Engines.Last week I reported on Aniket Vardhan successful attempt at building the new and extremely beautiful first 998 CC Musket 59-degree V-Twin engine and on the current development of a specific frame to house it. But it was not Aniket’s first success. Before the 998 cc, Aniket built a 700 cc version and the bike […]
New Xtreme Machine Deviant Handlebars
Published by January 10th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Xtreme Machine just released this Xcessory for those always looking for “offensive” custom parts satisfying their aggressive riding attitude. Tribal style blades ready to cut the air adorn these high bars available in 10”, 12”, and 14” for FXST style bikes or 12” and 14” for FL touring models. 1-1/4 Diameter tubing with a 1″ […]
Gorgeous Forged Brass Knurled Flat Pegs
Published by January 9th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Italian design at its best. Probably the best looking retro looking flat pegs I have seen in a very long time. They are built using an old brass forging method and are offered in Satin Brass or Satin Chrome. Universal mount can be easily adapted to all applications to fit all forward controls or being […]
Battistini Custom Cycles Wireframe Series
Published by January 9th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Rikki Battistinis from Battistinis Custom Cycles explains the inspiration behind his new Wireframe Series of custom parts.
Private Label Handlebar Manufacturing Program
Published by January 9th, 2013 in Controls and Customs.Rockabilly Jay (Jay Skwarlo) , formally of West Coast Choppers, is now offering Private Label Motorcycle Handlebar Manufacturing. Any bars with any bend, either wide, narrow, high, low, 1″ or 7/8″ OD, welded on risers options. Just tell him your specifications and he will deliver in quantities as low as 50 pieces. If you do […]
Garage Built Custom Yamaha XS 650
Published by January 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Everybody in the industry debating a lot about the ways to attract youngsters into motorcycling and possibly into the profession. But nobody’s talking about those who abandoned the sport (of course, wife, children, mortgage, climbing the professional ladder or all of the above are the most often mentioned reasons) and who re-enter it at mid […]
Back To Chrome. The Black Wana-Ryd Adrenaline Wheel Now Also Available In Chrome.
Published by January 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Some wheel manufacturers released some new designs available only in black finish (black or black cut contrast), what seemed to be the most popular choice during these last 3 years. But many riders still want chrome, and Wana-Ryd decided to offer a gleaming version of their Adrenaline model. This 5-spoke 3D wheel is part of […]
New Bell Rogue Helmet Revealed. Nothing Like You Have Seen Before.
Published by January 5th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Videos.Bell Helmets said to the press it would reveal their new Bell Rogue helmet Tuesday January 8 (see my headline 2 posts below) But Revzilla, a helmet retailer, leaked the info with this video. Really looking like nothing you have seen before and offering more protection than most 3/4 helmets. The high tech version of […]
A Bright Flashing Light Warns Of Low Battery Voltage
Published by January 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A new Battery Charging Harness with LED Charge Indicator (P/N 66000005, $14.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features an integrated red LED that flashes when battery voltage drops to a level that requires charging. Ring terminals connect the motorcycle battery to the harness, which can then be routed for clear visibility and easy access. A […]
Steve McQueen Tribute Chopper To Be Offered At Las Vegas Auction
Published by January 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Not completely convinced that McQueen would have ordered this type of custom bike, but I am told that it was created by East Side Custom Choppers with the approval and participation of Barbara Minty McQueen, Steve’s widow. So, I may be wrong. Who knows? The bike was constructed in 2007 and presented in conjunction with […]
Bobber Style Harley-Davidson Hollywood Handlebar.
Published by January 4th, 2013 in Builders, Controls and Customs.The classic Style and laid-back riding attitude of the 1940s with a shape and black finish that’s perfect for today’s new-school, stripped-down Bobbers. The new cross-bar equipped Harley-Davidson Hollywood Handlebar (P/N 55800050, $109.95) features limited rise, a narrow profile and gentle pull-back shape. Fits 2010-later Forty-Eight™, 2006-later Street Bob®, 2010-later Wide Glide®, 2000-later Heritage Softail […]
The All New 998 CC Musket V-Twin Engine
Published by January 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Engines.This is the story of a guy from India who used to tinker with Royal Enfields in his native country, then moved to the United States in 1999 where he takes a job as a teacher in industrial design at an Art and Design College. In 2003 he imports an old Enfield engine and begins to fantasize […]
Baggster Kit To Turn Your Sportster Into A Bagger
Published by January 3rd, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Obviously, nobody wants to turn a Harley Bagger into a Sportster, but many owning a Sportster would love to turn it into some kind of light touring bike with the storage of a big Bagger. The idea of offering a Sportster kit to go to the bagger look and convenience is not new. Mike Corbin […]
Cyril Huze’s 10 Motorcycle Predictions For 2013
Published by January 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Here’s the thing about predictions: they are always fun to make (and to read) and no one ever remembers a year later what they were. So there is basically no reason not to whip out the crystal ball and start forecasting. That you agree or not, I hope that my 2013 predictions will give you […]
