Thankfully, no logo showing a cloaked man or skeleton carrying a scythe on these new Reaper forward controls. With foot rests different from what is available from the competition, they offer sturdy diamond grip rubber for excellent traction and are offered with smooth wet chrome or black lustrous anodizing treatment. They are built in America […]
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Supreme Legends New Reaper Series Forward Controls
Published by September 18th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Ladies Wrenching Then Modeling. The Same Ones.
Published by September 17th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The ladies you always see near Jim’s Giuffra’s AFT custom bikes are not only doing a modeling job. They are wrenching his bikes under his supervision. Yes, they are forming sheet metal, welding, assembling and in the case of this custom Honda VT 750 BR named “Halia”, one of them even of this ladies went […]
New Quick Detach Kit For Heritage Softail Classic Saddlebags
Published by September 16th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The new Heritage Softail® Classic Quick Detach Saddlebag Conversion Kit (P/N 90200641, $179.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories® converts Original Equipment fixed-mount saddlebags to bags that can be removed in just seconds. The saddlebags release with a pull and twist of a locking handle within each bag to give the motorcycle a clean, stripped-down look. […]
2013 AMD World Championship Entry Forms And Class Information Now available Online
Published by September 15th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The official entry form for the 10th annual 2013 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building is now available online.First fifty bike entries received will be free of charge. Being staged in Europe for the first time, at the all-new BIG BIKE EUROPE expo at Essen, Germany, on May 10th to 12th 2013, AMD is […]
Matt Machine Custom Moto Guzzi
Published by September 15th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.He is living the dream in Australia where he is one of the best custom builders. A cool short video on Matt “Machine” Harrington and his custom Moto Guzzi Le Mans.
When you think of custom bike building in Europe, post-communist Poland is certainly not one of the countries you think of. Bordered by Germany to the west, and surprisingly the only European country to have avoided the late 2000’s recession, Poland after-market and custom motorcycle industry is extremely influenced by the great German manufacturers and […]
The Making Of 2012 AMD World Champion Of Custom Bike Building.
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In Sturgis, the custom bike named “PainTTless” by Thunderbike Germany won the title of 2012 AMD World Champion. Watch the video of the making of this wonderful bike that I already featured HERE. Comments are in German, but it doesn’t matter to understand the superb machining & fabrication jpb done on this one-off very high […]
Precision Billet Products New Releases
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Precision Billet Products, a leading provider of innovative and high-quality motorcycle billet accessories for Harley-Davidson models, just released new additions to its lineup. Design complements their other products: control arms, foot pedals, air cleaners, horn covers, gas caps, hand grips, exhaust tips, clutch covers and more. .. 1- The Cylent Floorboards. (with custom shop partner […]
It Takes Balls To Ride This Motorcycle
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I love the fact that students doing research have no inhibitions and no pre-conceived ideas. And when they imagined what will be tomorrow’s motorcycle students at San Jose State University thought about a rideable electric motorcycle using balls instead of wheels. A new creative concept? Maybe not. Some of these students must remember having seen […]
Swiss Performance Show Now Held In Luzern. October 12-14.
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my European readers. Located in the German-speaking portion of Switzerland, the city of Luzern is now home of the Swiss Performance Show And Trade Fair. Luzern is a city of technology, innovation and transport where is located the “Schweizer Verkehrsmuseum“, the Swiss Museum of Transportion. Show promoter and Land Speed Record hunter Ruedi Steck […]
Bluetooth Stereo Headset And Intercom For Motorcycle Half Helmets
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor activities market, just announced the release of its Bluetooth Stereo Headset and Intercom designed especially for half helmets, the SPH10H. The unique ear flap design of the SPH10H yields a wide range of usage with half-helmets for motorcyclists or for other outdoor activities. The […]
Harley-Davidson Calls On Fans To Unleash Their Own Personal Freedom And Independence
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.Harley-Davidson today announces the launch of a second installment in its popular Dark Custom campaign called United By Independents. You remember the Harley-Davidson campaign that I published in my website featuring “Stereotypical” Harley riders The final 60-second spot, featuring 16 real Harley-Davidson riders and Twitter followers from around the world, makes its national advertising debut […]
Postcards From European Bike Week in Faaker See, Austria. September 4-9.
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For its 15th edition, European Bike Week® saw an estimated 80,000 bikers attending with about 25,000 of them parading from Faakerto Finkenstein, Villach and Ossiacher. It’s an estimated 18 miles stretch from first to last on the road!. Lots of vendors occupying Dealer Nile, a big AMD bike show, HOG activities and lots of after […]
Knuckle 46. Both Current And Nostalgic.
Published by September 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Another Italian custom motorcycle won top honors in the Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. This one was built in Italy’s northeast region of Veneto (yes, it’s where Venice is located) and brought a huge “Modified Harley-Davidson” 1st place trophy to its builder, Lorenzo “Boccin” from Boccin Custom Cycles. Via photography I knew this […]
Mixing high-tech design with old world charm, Japanese Custom Builder Ken Nagai proposes these cool “Neo-Fusion” marker lights. Polished with brass or polished ring, or black with brass or black ring. Sold each $119. In the US online at Cycle Kraft.
Las Vegas Master Builders Championship. Artistry In Iron Competition Is September 28-30 2012
Published by September 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.One major event among all those proposed during Las Vegas BikeFest, and for me one of the most interesting, is Artistry In Iron, a bike display and competition between some of the best well known custom builders and those soon to be. The bike show is setup inside the Cashman Center in a pleasant air […]
Firewall Plate For Touring Models
Published by September 9th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.For those obessed with custom details, Covington introduces their new billet Firewall Plates. Fits 09 and Later Touring Models. CNC machined from billet aluminum. Available in chrome, black with machined edges, or black with diamond cut edges. Made in USA. For more information on these and the rest of Covington’s parts line go to Cobington […]
Charity Auction Of The 75th Anniversary SKILSAW Chopper Built By Paul Jr. Designs.
Published by September 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Worm Drive SKILSAW the SKIL Tools Division is auctioning on eBay a custom chopper designed by Paul Jr. Designs and the team at Paul Jr. Designs. With a starting bid of $25,000, the charity auction is underway 4th and will last until the 14th. One hundred percent […]
New Harley-Davidson Road Zeppelin Seat Pads
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.The new Road Zeppelin® Seat Pads (P/N 52000084 Rider, P/N 52400060 Passenger Pillion; $119.95 each) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are equipped with an air bladder system that distributes weight evenly across the entire seating surface, removing pressure points while also providing shock absorption which reduces vibration. The mesh cover allows air circulation, reducing the […]
2013 Victory Ness Signature Series
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Victory styling consultants and dealers, Arlen Ness, his son Cory Ness and Cory’s son Zach Ness have all added their personal style to new Victory models, creating the 2013 Ness Signature Series lineup. These unique, numbered, limited-edition models got the added custom touches that make them visual show stoppers the moment they roll out of […]
Footboards By Rick Fairless. They Will Fit Your Shoes!
Published by September 6th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Under the slogan “Custom Parts Made In Texas By Rednecks”, Rick Fairless is releasing these footboards. They come in brilliant chrome or in black powder coat. Knurled rubber is providing a great grip They can be installed on Harley-Davidson factory floorboards. MSRP $320.99 pair. At Strokers Dallas 214-357-0707
Half the bike. Twice the fun? RYNO Motors has designed a multiple use, self-balancing, one wheel, electric scooter that’s adaptable to wide range of uses including urban individuals, government, and industrial customers. A video on the early days of RYNO Motors up to the end of 2011. See their latest creation pre-production show bike at […]
Just A Very Simple Custom Motorcycle…
Published by September 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s the way T.D. Ward, owner of the shop Rods & Rides near St Louis, MO defines his latest creation. A simplicity that judges of bike shows are always inclined to reward. Another good example of what is trending in the custom motorcycle industry: old school style with a touch of new and lots of […]
Custom Chrome Europe 10th Anniversary Ride-In-Bike Show During European Bike Week
Published by September 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Custom Chrome Europe Ride-In-Bike-Show of Faak is among the top 10 bike shows around the globe. Bikes are judged by a group of 10 professionals in the following categories: Jammer Old School, Rev-Tech Performance, Chopper, Bagger and Sportster-Engine. European Bike Week (september 1-8) offers a continuous program of “infotainment” by the best European part vendors […]
New Harley-Davidson Daymaker LED Headlamps For Road Glide Models
Published by September 4th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Daymaker ™ LED Headlamps for Harley-Davidson Road Glide® model motorcycles (P/N 67700109 Chrome, P/N 67700112 Gloss Black and Chrome; $699.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories produce light that is brighter and whiter in color, with a superior light pattern, compared to standard incandescent lamps. These headlamps feature horizontal “D”-shaped optical lenses that focus […]
Any room available in your closet? Affordable jackets and tees for ladies. Not much I can add because if you like, I know you will order. At Bika Chik.
