From Trask Performance, one of the experts of the industry in turbo kits, a chin spoiler for all of you guys wishing to improve the front frame section of your late Harley-Davidson bagger, 2009 & up. This part is a direct bolt-on conceived to offer clearance for your bike oil cooler without any modification. Sold finished […]
Archive for the 'Customs' Category
One custom that I forgot in my digital files of bikes to be featured, but still very current in terms of style to deserve to be published today. Keeping your bike “Roots” while mixing and matching parts belonging to several motorcycling eras is the new game and challenge of many custom builders. “Damage Case” is […]
Rikki Battistinis Wireframe Floorboards
Published by October 24th, 2012 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Videos.He is famous for his line of “C-Thru” bolt-on billet accessories (round and oval holes drilled on on multitude of motorcycle accessories.) He just launched an interesting new line of “Wireframe”series accessories with lines never seen before like on the floorboards featured above. But who is Rikki Battistinis? A short video introduction.
Lone Star Rally In Galveston, Texas. November 1-4, 2012
Published by October 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Lone Star Rally, Texas is considered the largest 4-day rally in the USA. Hundreds of vendors are scheduled to be present showing their latest products with big rig manufacturers returning to the newly restored Seawall area at 21st. The last time the rally had a presence there was before Hurricane Ike. At this location, […]
Drag Specialties Kickstands For Lowered Or Raised Motorcycle Suspension
Published by October 24th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A kickstand is only a kickstand until you lower or raise your bike (for example with lower or longer suspension than stock), then realize how important this simple part is to keep your bike standing the way it should. And if you need to replace it, you may also be interested by a powder-coated gloss black […]
Saddlemen Organizers And Liners for Harley-Davidson Trikes
Published by October 23rd, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Saddlemen is offering trunk organization accessories for H-D Trike models. These new trunk accessories keeps the contents separated and organized for quick access and easy removal. Saddlemen’s liner bag allows Trike owners to keep their cargo stored securely in the trunk and features convenient carry handles for easy transport. Multiple zippered compartments allow the rider […]
Daytona Biketoberfest. Boardwalk Classic Bike Show Winners.
Published by October 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following is a list of the top trophy winners from the 23rd Annual Daytona Boardwalk Classic Bike Show on Friday, Oct. 19 (photo Best Of Show by Wikked Steel courtesy Joe Helm Photography for Cyril Huze) Best of Show: Steve Galvin; St. Petersburg, FL; 2012 Wicked Steel “Pipe Bomb”. Judge’s Trophy: Steve Galvin; St, Petersburg, FL; […]
I have featured quite a few custom bikes built by the Custom Department of Thunderbike, a very renowned official Harley-Davidson in Germany. The most recent and most famous one is of course the amazing PainTTless voted by its peers 2012 AMD World Champion during this last Sturgis the Andreas & his crew started to make the yearly summer […]
Black Assembly Taillights With Old School Attitude
Published by October 21st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.One of the most wanted taillights by those who want to add a touch of nostalgia to their ride, the old school style model A light assembly gets an update from Lick’s Cycles with a new wet-look black powder coated finish. Along with the brilliant red and amber face plate, each assembly is fit with […]
Daytona Biketoberfest. Postcards
Published by October 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Daytona Biketoberfest. 2 Nights Of Sexy At Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson.
Published by October 20th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Don’t ask me to explain what the show is all about and what are the judges criteria to elect the most beautiful women in Halloween costume, bathing suit & lingerie… The most “interesting” part for me was that Emcee of the event Jay Allen let me spend time with Billy Lane’s US Air Force custom […]
Direct Bolt-On Harley Replacement Teardrop Boards
Published by October 19th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.They are a direct bolt-on replacementson all Harley-Davidson models equipped with OEM floorboards. CNC crafted from 6061-T6 aluminum and hand inlaid with a “Posi-Grip” pyramid anti-slip high density rubber to provide a comfort and look. These Teardrop boards are available in both a mid-size (14″ x 7.5) and full size lengths (16″ x 7.5″) for […]
Accutronix 6″ Forward Controls Extension For Harley Sportsters
Published by October 18th, 2012 in Controls and Customs.Many tall riders loving and riding Harley Sportsters dislike their legs position on this small bike. To help people with a long inseam stretch out, Accutronix has added to their line a +6″ Forward Control Extension kit that you can install on all 2004-Up Sportsters. The shift & brake rods are polished stainless steel. The […]
Although the Harley-Davidson reputation under ownership of AMF got tarnished during the period 1969-1981 (bikes were of so low quality that Harleys were mocked as “Hardly Ableson”, “Hardly Driveable,” and “Hogly Ferguson”), all models of this era are good donors for custom projects. It’s what Freddie Arnold did, using a 1978 FXS Lowrider to turn […]
Ducati Monster 20th Anniversary Motorcycle
Published by October 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.In 20 years the Ducati Monster has become a timeless icon. About 250,000 units sold until today, and to celebrate this 2-wheel symbol of style and personality, Ducati is offering a unique model. A Bronze-coloured frame, chromium-plated finish, gold finish Brembo braking system, swingarm in grey, chrome plated headlamp support, vintage Ducati ’86 logo on […]
New Xtreme Machine Horn Covers
Published by October 16th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.From XTreme Machine, a company & brand now part of the Performance Machine gGoup, a new line of “Xcessories”, like these horn covers, that will look even better if you match their designs to the ones of the current X-Treme Wheels lineup. Available to match all ten XM wheel designs these CNC machined custom covers […]
A Custom Indian Tribute Bike…To Harley-Davidson Board Track Racers
Published by October 15th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Most custom building creations are deviant works violating the social norms of what are formally-enacted rules of the way a motorcycle should look and work. You all know that Mike Tomas specializes in building new Indian motorcycles, mixing heritage with reliable modern engineering. It doesn’t exclude his admiration for the early 20’s board track racer […]
Primo Bolt-On Belt Drive For 1990-2006 FXR & Touring models.
Published by October 14th, 2012 in Customs and Driveline.Made narrow to fit as a bolt-on for touring models with floorboards, this open drive comes complete with all the fancy covers and doo-dads that you could possibly ever want. This Primo® belt drive utilizes a high performance, severe duty 8mm drive belt riding on Primo’s high quality forged 6061 aluminum pulleys machined to exacting specifications […]
Mustang Seats For Harley-Davidson Blackline And Slim Softail Models
Published by October 13th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.During a long time, like Ford’s original Model A, most of Mustang’s seats came in any color you wanted… as long as it was black. In a departure from this philosophy, Mustang is now offering distressed brown seats as well as custom diamond stitching options. The latest seats to get the stylish stitching option are […]
Handy New Wheel Chock For Trailer, Garage Or Floor Mount
Published by October 12th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Handy Industries, the well known manufacturer of motorcycle lifts and other shop products, announced the launch of their new Wheel Chock (Part #21400, $195.00). The all-in-one kit includes attachments for trailer mount, garage floor mount or lift mount. The Handy Wheel Chock was designed to keep your motorcycle stable during transport, storage, or performance of […]
First, mentioning that this creation by French shop DUB Performance is road legal in France and may get very soon the same status all over Europe, should please my American readers always wondering how much they can customize their ride while still getting it titled and insured… On this project, owner Fred Duban collaborated with […]
Bell Star Carbon Fiber Helmet Beauty
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Are you ready to drop $650 (+ tax) on a helmet? If yes, no doubt you will look very cool and ride your bike at higher speed with this very aerodynamic/splitting the air and light weight 100% carbon fiber shell helmetl. This Bell Star Carbon black beauty is designed to minimize buffeting and lift. It […]
New Fat Katz 26″ Steel Front Fender For Harley-Davidson FL Models
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.After launching a new bagger gas tank for baggers (model Cool 7), Fat Katz Inc. is now introducing a new 26″ wheel front fender called the Laredo Classic FLC 106 for Harley-Davidson FL models. (picture of prototype) The Laredo Classic is a 13 gauge steel bagger fender that has a round shape ending with the […]
2012 Daytona Biketoberfest. Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show. Thursday October 18.
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Chops, Bobbers, Rats, their builders, the who’s who of the industry present in Daytona and a crowd of admirers, rain or shine, are going to gather on October 18 on the parking lot of Willie’s Tropical Tattoo. Is it a bike show? A happening? Both? Doesn’t matter. You want to be there (I will…), to […]
Exclusive. 4-Way Bike Build-Off Between Jesse James, Paul Jr, Paul Sr And Garage Gas Monkey Shop On Discovery Channel.
Published by October 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Fans of TV build-off series can celebrate. On December 11, 2012 in a 2-hour special on the Discovery Channel Jesse James, Paul Jr, Paul Sr and the 2 guys of Gas Monkey Garage (Richard Rawlings & Aaron Kaufman currently starring in “Fast N’ Loud” on the same channel) will compete with each other in a […]
Rinehart Racing Terminates Distribution Arrangement with Custom Chrome
Published by October 9th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.From a press release of Rinehart Racing. Custom Chrome (CCI) will no longer distribute Rinehart Racing’s premium performance products for Harley-Davidsons. Beginning January 2013, sales of Rinehart Racing products will be handled directly through the sales force at Rinehart Racing. All products will be sold directly by phone, Rinehart’s Internet dealer portal, and via email […]
