See custom builders prepare their hand built new machines before competing in last October 2012 Las Vegas BikeFest “Artistry In Iron” competition. The winner was Yaniv Evans with the bike I featured HERE.
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The Sub-Culture Of Custom Bike Building
Published by November 25th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.New Street-Legal Harley-Davidson Touring Mufflers Tuned For Deep Tone And Strong Performance
Published by November 24th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The new Screamin’ Eagle® Street Cannon Performance Slip-On Mufflers (P/N 64900186, $389.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are tuned to give Harley-Davidson® Touring models an exhaust note with extra-deep bass – a rumble that will enhance that famous Harley sound yet preserve peace with the neighbors.
Exhaust Tips For 1″ 3/4 Pipes
Published by November 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The little detail that will make a set of pipes go from nice to cool. These tips just slide inside your 1″ 3/4 pipes, then you secure them using the supplied 6-32 stainless steel screws and nuts (drilling required.) Made out of aluminum with a black hi-temperature black powdercoated ring. Made in America. Sold by […]
Harley-Davidson Stealth Luggage Rack For Touring Models
Published by November 22nd, 2012 in Accessories, Chassis and Customs.The new Stealth Tour-Pak® Luggage Rack (P/N 53000242 Chrome, P/N 53000247 Gloss Black; $239.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® adds flowing style and protects the lid of Harley-Davidson Tour-Pak luggage. Its six cantilevered aerodynamic rails appear to float above the center spar, imparting a lighter-than-air profile. Hidden mounting hardware adds to the clean design. The Stealth […]
Road Legal Custom Harleys From Europe
Published by November 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In the US, the last 5 tough economic years have changed our collective psyche and the way we live, work and spend. The American custom motorcycle industry, now on a slow recovery, has changed its way to do business with many builders disappearing and the remaining forced to build from the ground up much more […]
We doesn’t need, at least, to lift, service or clean a motorcycle? And if you tinker with yours or build one in your garage you cam’t do serious work without a scissor jack. This new one from Drag Specialties is sturdy, with a large footprint design making it stable yet strong enough to lift an […]
The New Harley-Davidson CVO Breakout. She Rode It…
Published by November 20th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The 2013 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Breakout™ motorcycle is a limited-production Softail® model from Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations™. Powered by the Twin Cam 110B™ engine with a level of custom detailing unmatched on a Harley production motorcycle. Lots of chrome. She rides one…
Classic Air Cleaner By Boyle Custom Moto
Published by November 20th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.A simple and classic shape CV air cleaner to fit the style of many bikes. The basket design greatly minimizes air restriction and with the addition of the ™”vortex cone” you get increased and properly directed air flow. The high percentage open area stainless cage allows more air flow to pass through quickly and easily. […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Rocks The Holidays Guitar Sweepstakes. A Rare Collectible Under Your Christmas Tree.
Published by November 20th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is giving people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a custom Epiphone Coronet™ collectible guitar signed by members of the 2012 Sturgis Buffalo Chip concert series lineup. Music-lovers and motorcyclists have a special opportunity to make the holiday season truly rock by registering to win the Rock the Holidays Guitar Sweepstakes and […]
Akrapovic Cutting Edge Promo Custom Motorcycle
Published by November 19th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I already featured this bike in its 1st version, but some modifications and refinements having been done, it’s worth mentioning it again because of its excellence in terms of minimalistic and high tech design. And this, although some will detect some old school boardtrack racing inspiration behind the conception of “Morsus.” It is the promo […]
They look cool, but a big warning. I think your feet will not feel comfortable and may very easily slip out of these ones. So, use good judgment…or use these inserts on stock early Harley floorboards only when exhibiting your sled in a bike show. You can also use them alone if you make your own […]
Gold Switch Caps To Bling Your Harley-Davidson Hand Controls
Published by November 17th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.If Donald Trump would ride a Harley, he would install right away these gold switch caps. And since he doesn’t ride, no shame in doing it for your own bike. Just a question of taste… These new gold switch cap kits let you update your black OEM ones without replacing the entire switch. Quick and […]
American Chopper Canceled After 10 Years On The Air
Published by November 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.After 10 years and 233 episodes of a style called the “Doc Soap Reality” TV show, Discovery has decided to cancel American Chopper, one of its most popular programs. The custom bike that you will see in the December 10-11 “4-way build-off” TV show on Discovery, also called “The Revenge” (a face-off against Jesse James […]
Champions Moto Offers 3 Bespoke Triumph Models
Published by November 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Champions Moto founded by Richard Varner and Terry Karges, is a custom motorcycle company and lifestyle fashion label based out of Costa Mesa, Calif. The business is dedicated to handcrafting concept bike parts and designing vintage motorcycles powered by modern superbike engines. “As a British bike enthusiast, I wanted a motorcycle that looked like a […]
Progressive Suspension 944 Series Shocks And New Frequency Sensing Technology For Harley Touring Models
Published by November 16th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Introduced only a few years ago, Progressive’s innovative 940 Series shocks became the go-to for Harley-Davidson touring riders looking to eat up big miles in bigger comfort. Now they tell us they’ve made them better with the addition of a new technology damper and updated the series to 944. What’s the difference? They say just […]
Carbon Fiber Fenders. Have You Thought About It?
Published by November 15th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.They appear on quite a few customs. The reasons? Light, very strong and durable and a unique look if you keep them “raw”, non painted. Carbon fiber fenders and tanks are not new in the industry, but more often used on sport bikes. Rods & Rides Motorcycle company sees an opportunity in the American V-Twin […]
It’s Back Again. Baker Drivetrain “Cash For Crap” Program.
Published by November 15th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.You have one week until November 21, 2012 to benefit from this program. Have an old, tired, stock transmission? Was your custom chopper built with a knock-off transmission that’s impossible to service? BAKER wants to give you cash for it! Between now and November 21, 2012, send them your old worn out transmission and they will […]
You can dramatically change the look of your carburetor with this retro looking finned top cover. For CV carburetors, but can be fitted on others with the included iron plate. Polished cast aluminum or in black. At Chop Works.
When I was contacted by Charlie Giordano, owner of Von Braun Precision Exhaust, a 2-year old company specializing in high end exhaust mufflers for Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles (that you can also fit on other bikes via slip-fit adapters), he was somewhat surprised when I told him that I never heard about his company or products. A custom bike […]
Here’s Your Chance To Own A One-Of-A-Kind Victory Dream Bagger
Published by November 14th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Victory teamed up with Gibson Guitars to create a one of a kind bagger inspired by axeman Jason Hook’s (from band Five Finger Death Punch) Explorer guitar “Sarge.” Victory took Jason legendary guitar as inspiration for a custom Victory bagger, and now this bad-ass bike can be yours on December 2nd at Julian’s Auction House: […]
4-Way Bike Build-Off Between Jesse James, Paul Jr, Paul Sr And Garage Gas Monkey. Let’s The Trash Talk Begin.
Published by November 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You will have to wait until December 10 on the Discovery Channel to see what the builders have built (footage of each shop 6-week fabrication job), and December 11 for the winner of this 4-way build-off to be decided live in Las Vegas. Of course, trash talking between competitors has already started and is even […]
ABS Composite Versus Fiberglass. Savings…
Published by November 13th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.“Cyril. I’ve got a new process where I’m able to reproduce some of my components in ABS composite. See images of my Harley Dyna chin fairing for 2006 and up models, including the popular ‘Switchback’ and ‘FatBob’ models. With this new process I’m able to reproduce these parts at a significantly lower price than I […]
Custom Harley Sportster Ironhead Built For A Rockabilly Speed Freak
Published by November 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.King Kerosin is a label born in a garage, specializing in vintage and rockabilly apparel. And when its creator decided that a promo motorcycle should be built to illustrate his collection catalog and promote the brand on the rock scene, his briefing to the shop was only 6 words. Build me a “Rockin’ Bike For […]
On the left, the Drifter DLX. Featuring Bell’s innovative Speed Dial adjustable fit system for a perfect fit even with your gloves on. The system also drastically reduces the tendency for half shell helmets t lift off of the head. Low profile shell design while still passing DOT requirements. $99.95 (solid) to $109.95 (graphics) On […]
Exclusive. The Winners Of The Netherlands Bigtwin Bike Show (Part 2)
Published by November 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 21st Bike Show Competition located in Rosmalen, in the Southern part of The Netherlands, organized by leading European custom bike magazine Bigtwin, saw over 100 participants coming from all over the continent. In the Bigtwin Bike Show, all customs are competing in a single class with the 6 winners picked by an international panel of judges: […]
Netherlands Bigtwin Bike Show And Zodiac Dealer Show (Part 1)
Published by November 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s one of the most interesting weekend events in Europe at the Autotron of Rosmalen in the Netherlands . With both dealer and public hours, the Bigtwin Bike Show and Zodiac Dealer Show is sponsored by big custom motorcycle parts distributor Zodiac whose catalog is published in no less than 5 languages… On the first […]
