You all know that Baggers have never been so hot and logically they are now the big customizing craze. When they don’t compete in their own bike shows, they are shown in the classic big bike show competitions where they excel against their one-off from the ground up built competitor contraptions. Like this radical bagger […]
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New Leather Solo Spring Seats From Harley-Davidson
Published by October 6th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.These 2 new Solo Spring Saddle (P/N 52000113 White Diamond, P/N 52000114 Black Diamond; $299.95) from Harley-Davidson® feature a nostalgic, low-profile shape that provides a minimalist “bobber” look, with torsion-style springs designed for the optimal balance between suspension and support. The leather cover has a classic diamond-stitched pattern and contrasting piping. The smooth metal seat […]
New And Very Interesting. Rick‘s Adjustable Brake And Clutch Levers
Published by October 5th, 2012 in Brakes, Controls, Customs and Editorial.This is what you may have waited for during a long time… An adjustable hand lever that your hands are going to love for your front brake and clutch. Ergonomics based on the longtime experience of ABM-Fahrzeugtechnik. It is now adapted for use on all Harley-Davidson models. Ergonomics combining superb design and finish with multiple […]
Belt To Chain Conversion Kit For Harley Sportsters
Published by October 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.You would prefer a chain drive over the stock belt. Conversion is easy and you can keep the same rear ratio while converting to a traditional and timeless 530 rear drive chain setup on all Sportsters 883 and 1200 from 1991 to year 2003. These sprockets work perfectly with your stock rear wheel. Kyle at […]
Actor Keanu Reeves And Custom Builder Gard Hollinger Partner In Arch Motorcycle Company. KR GT-1 Prototype.
Published by October 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.The partnership first creation is this KR GT1 prototype that you can see below being ridden by Keanu Reeves. The actor visited for the 1st time Gard in 2007 at his L.A. County Choprods shop for a customizing job on one of his favorite rides. That led to a friendship and an ongoing dialogue about […]
Custom Bike Building In Hong Kong
Published by October 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I may have discovered the 1st Custom Builder installed and doing business in Hong Kong (If there is anybody else, please contact me.) Intrigued, I asked Benoit Barras, a French born, to explain to me how he ended up creating his shop called “Angry Lane” in a city-state (with a high degree of autonomy even […]
Bike Bumper™ Motorcycle Fairing & Fender Protectors
Published by October 3rd, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A “Bike Bumper™” Fairing Protector for Harley-Davidson Batwing fairings (ref: 4405-0170), Road Glide Fairings (ref: 4405-0171) and Touring Fenders (ref: 4405-0172) Never again will you have to worry about an unprotected fairing or fender while hauling or storing your bike. The Bike Bumper Fairing Protector covers the entire outer fairing with heavy canvas material and […]
Another bike shop ventures in the bagger parts business. Azzkikr Custom Cycles in Surrey, British Columbia, just released some interesting CNC machined parts for your touring bike. Not only in chrome & black, but also mixing them with brass. Fork sliders, hand grips, brake pedals, bag latches, exhaust tips, floorboards etc. Most of them are featured […]
The Raven. A Classic Built From Moto Guzzi, Norton & Honda Parts.
Published by October 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“I have always wanted to design and build something unique, powerful, light , functional in a classic look. Choppers, bobbers and sport bikes are very cool bu, I did not want to build from an existing engine/trans/frame package” says Jeff Gundlach from Raven Motorcycles. Jeff had dreamed to build this bike 15 years ago but […]
Neck Tie To Dress Up Your Frame
Published by September 30th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.One of the most popular add-ons for those building their bike from the ground up is to dress up the frame with decorative gusset pieces. You can make yours or buy this “Neck Tie”, maybe do a little bit of grinding to perfectly fit your tubes angle, then weld it. And if your bike is […]
Tooled Leather Touring Bike Bag Latches
Published by September 29th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A cool idea from Precision Billet Products. For those who want to match their hand tool seat to their touring bag latches, or the opposite. These brown Leather bag latches combine hand crafted billet with the unique look and texture of tooled calf hide. The latches are CNC milled out of T6061 Aircraft Grade Billet […]
If you don’t object showing the logo of the brand you like, these new fuel cap lineup from Performance Machine offers 5 more options to nicely top off your gas tank. Make your choice between the following models: Merc, Array, Scallop, Grill and Apex. Each is priced at $69.95. And of course, they match the […]
In June 2010 I ran a feature on a young builder that I titled “A Youngster Small Budget Customized Honda CB350.” Today he was very proud to tell me that he started his own custom motorcycle shop that he called “Speakeasy Motors.” He is only 22 and to help him a little bit more, a […]
They are brothers and best friends. Every day Jarrod & Justin Del Prado work together,sharing the same passion for turning stock motorcycles into 2-wheel hot rods riding better and faster than in their original factory delivery. On this project they used a low mileage 1200 cc Harley Sportster , their goal being to strip off […]
New Soft Lowers Clip In Place For Instant Wind and Weather Protection
Published by September 26th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The new full-coverage Soft Lowers ($89.99 to $99.95) from Harley-Davidson® can extend the riding season by providing wind and mud protection for the rider’s legs and boots, and minimizing cold updrafts. These covers are custom-shaped to hug the engine guard and minimize flapping, and clip in place for speedy installation. The two-way zippered outer edge […]
Lighting Up Your Motorcycle Paint Job At The Flick Of A Switch
Published by September 26th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Videos.A company named Darkside Scientific announces the creation of a product that they state will transform the way we use and see paint. It’s called LumiLor and is a patent-pending practical, durable and affordable electroluminescent coating technology that can be illuminated with a simple electrical current. A motorcycle that lights up at night at the […]
2012 Las Vegas BikeFest Starts This Thursday September 27
Published by September 25th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 12th edition of Las Vegas BikeFest starts this Thursday. If you didn’t make a pre-registration, you can still buy on location a $45 party pass for all long weekend, an ultimate pass for $70 and a “Rock N’ Ride” pass for $90 ($20 supplement includes a ticket to the Friday night Rock Vegas Festival […]
Corbin Stingray Hide For Your Long Ride
Published by September 25th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Corbin added Stingray hide to their long list of leathers and other materials used on their saddles. Stingray is extremely durable, very thick and holds color extremely. The exotic hide is available in fifteen color options and by special order only so you will need to allow a little extra time when ordering. Corbin chose […]
The Chief Ambassador By Bryan Fuller. Old Fusion Style.
Published by September 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I love it when custom builders start a project working with parts from different OEM manufacturers, parts that were never supposed to meet on the same motorcycle. Take the best of 2 different brands, mix with talent their unique styles and components, make them compatible and the result of this approach is probably going to […]
New Easy Squeeze Handlebar To Reduce Clutch Lever Reach
Published by September 23rd, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.An offset grip improves leverage and reduces fatigue in traffic. The new Easy Squeeze Reduced Clutch Reach Handlebar ($119.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features an offset clutch-side grip that moves the palm a half-inch closer to the clutch lever. This position provides improved leverage and permits the rider to reach the clutch lever with […]
A light-emitting diode (LED) is subject to very limited wear and tear, can withstand shocks and vibrations, has a very long life while being energy efficient. Reasons why LED’s have become the new standard in the automotive industry and many others, making traditional bulbs unpractical, costly and obsolete. So Headwinds, one of the leaders in […]
Performance Custom Honda CB350
Published by September 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Steve “Brewdude” Garn owns a fabrication and machine shop in Creston, NC in which he bends, twists and weld trick frames for radical cross, mountain, touring bicycles and road, race and touring motorcycles in the style which his yours or his. Old school racers is where he excels the most as demonstrated again with this […]
S&S® Cycle Introduces The 4″ Race Mufflers For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by September 21st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.S&S Cycle introduces the 4″ Race Tour mufflers for 1995 – 2012 Harley-Davidson® touring models. These mufflers are designed for maximum power and are louder than our other muffler offerings for baggers. Choose from show chrome or Jet-Hot® black ceramic finish, and either all steel mufflers with a slash cut end or mufflers with alloy end […]
Corbin Dual Tour Saddle For Harley Baggers
Published by September 20th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Corbin announced today that they have re-engineered their classic Dual Tour Saddle which is now available for the entire range of Harley-Davidson motorcycles to add touring class support and comfort. Designed to give riders the next level of comfort, this saddle features genuine leather, a new seat cover design and ergonomically designed seating for maximum […]
The American Cafe Racer. God made It Happen…
Published by September 19th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have already featured several custom bikes from Australian builder “Deus Ex Machina” (Latin for “God Made It Happen) All built at the Sydney headquarter. The shop has also a presence in California where Michael “Woolie” Woolaway created “The American”, a very cool Cafe Racer using a Harley platform. A low chrome-moly frame received a 1200 […]
2012 Daytona Biketoberfest. 2 Nights Of Sexy At Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson. October 18-19.
Published by September 18th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Very sexy girls and very sexy custom bikes are going to meet in Daytona. Miss G-String International has partnered with Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson at Destination Daytona for “Two Nights of Sexy” on October Thursday 18 & Friday 19, starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Pavilion. Jay Allen will be joining as Emcee and […]
