Steve Carr at Lightning Rod Motorcycles loves to build what he calls “True Factory Customs”, meaning customized Harleys with the look expected from a bike built from the ground up but that you can have serviced and repaired by the crew of an official Harley dealership. And regarding style, his taste revolves around Pro-Street Buells, […]
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Super-Tracker Custom Harley Dyna
Published by September 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Knuckle Levers Now Available For 2008 & Up Harley-Davidson Softail & Dyna Models
Published by September 2nd, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.A popular item for the Harley crowd looking to add a retro touch on their Softail & Dyna bikes, the “Knuckle” clutch & brake levers from Aeromach were available only for model years 1996-2007. These levers are now available for the newer model bikes 2008 & up. Paul Aiken, owner of Aeromach, tells me that […]
New Harley-Davidson Signature Series Sportster Seat With Backrest
Published by September 1st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Sportsters being again extremely popular, many need a seat offering long-haul “touring” comfort. The new Signature Series® Solo Seat with Rider Backrest (P/N 52000034, $499.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories offers Harley-Davidson Sportster® riders a combination of foam density and shape designed specifically for long distance riding. The 15-inch-wide seating area is comfortable, while the […]
CSC Is Launching The 250cc P-51 Motorcycle
Published by September 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.CSC Motorcycles announced its new P-51 250cc motorcycle, which joins an existing line of CSC 150cc motorcycles. The new CSC motorcycle has a counterbalanced SOHC engine providing significantly more power, acceleration, and top speed. CSC Motorcycles take their styling cues from the iconic Mustang motorcycles manufactured from 1947 to 1963 in Glendale, California just a […]
Baddest Bagger Of Las Vegas. Saturday September 29th, 2012
Published by August 31st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.New this year during Las Vegas Bikefest (September 27-30), the first annual “All Bagger” competition! Don’t miss your chance to claim your share of over $5,000 in cash and prizes plus a chance to have your Bagger featured in Urban Bagger and American Bagger Magazines! Check-in/Register for the Baddest Bagger Contest on Saturday, 8:00am – […]
This bike was featured in a recent episode of Discovery/Velocity Channel’s Cafe Racer TV Show and think it is a quite interesting contraption. It was built for actress Katee Sackhoff (both a tomboy and girl-girl personality) by a small shop I never heard about with the unexpected name of “Moto Classified”. It is based on a 1987 Honda […]
California based manufacturer of custom motorcycles Big Bear Choppers got its assets and trademarks (name and model designs) bought a few months ago by Simon Scott from Rage Hard Choppers. Simon Scott is an international businessman with interests in the USA, and Indonesia. The new company, now in San Bernadino, CA continues to manufacture Big […]
The New Harley-Davidson Burst Collection Of Contrast Tuxedo Black And Machined Aluminum
Published by August 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new hard-edged Burst Collection from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories presents a combination of tuxedo black and machined-aluminum finishes to create contrasting edges and light-enhancing machined patterns. The result is a visual statement that complements both classic and contemporary customizing styles. The Burst Collection components create an impact all by themselves, but can also be […]
These floorboards measures 18″ x 5″, are available in chrome or black and are also available as passenger floorboards in size 11.5″ x 3.5″. Can be mounted on all FL and FLST factory mounts. To perfectly complement these floorboards, these custom brake pedal pads replace the stock on 1980 and newer Touring models and 1986 […]
Harley-Davidson EZ Tour-Pak Lid Catch
Published by August 28th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The new EZ Tour-Pak® Lid Catch (P/N 53000195, $14.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® self-aligns the Tour-Pak lid on Harley-Davidson Touring models for more convenient closure. This easy-to-install kit eliminates the need to shift the position of the lid because the latches line up perfectly every time. Simply close the lid and latch it down. […]
Harley V-Rod Muscle Headlight Adaptor
Published by August 28th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.In case you didn’t know, the way the Harley V-Rod Muscle is conceived, you can’t just remove the stock headlight and bolt-on an after-market one. Thanks to Headwinds, a leader in custom headlights, now you can choose and install a new custom headlight from the very wide selection available for other Harley models. Easy-to-install, this […]
They are cool, they are very friendly, they are enthusiast, they are loud, they work very hard, they have a ton of talent, they possess the extra gene of quality design and an extraa sense for detail finesse, they sing in group to celebrate all their bike show victories on the European & American bike […]
New Rider Footboard Heel Guard From Harley-Davidson
Published by August 26th, 2012 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.The new Rider Footboard Heel Guard (P/N 50500225, $64.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® can help riders avoid damaged boots and hours of cleaning melted rubber scuff marks from the exhaust shield. Mounted to the right-side rider footboard, the curved shape of the Rider Footboard Heel Guard keeps the boot heel away from the exhaust […]
New 2013 CVO Road King. First Road King With Factory-Installed Audio System.
Published by August 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The CVO™ Road King® combines the largest displacement V-Twin engine offered by Harley-Davidson (Twin Cam 110″) with the innovative Vented Wind Splitter windshield and the first audiosystem offered on a Road King® model, for unmatched touring performance, comfort and custom exclusivity. Production will be limited to approximately 3,650 units assembled at the Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations […]
A Letter From Keith Terry At Terry Components.
Published by August 24th, 2012 in Customs and Engines.“We are pleased to announce a recent change within the Terry Components Company. As resident of Terry Components Inc, on August 7, 2012 I officially concluded the sale and transfer of the Terminal Velocity -3 Fuel Management System product line to Rick Ball, President of RC Components Inc. The Terminal Velocity-3 (TV-3) brand name will […]
Saddlemen Motorcycle E-Pak. A Pouch Letting You Operate Your Personal Electronic Device.
Published by August 23rd, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Saddlemen just released the new E-Pak, a specialized pouch designed to house your personal electronics device on the go. The E-Pak holds your device in a sleek pouch with a large plastic window that allows you to operate a touch screen with a bare finger or electrostatic-transmitting gloves. While designed to fit most modern smart […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Paint Scheme And Commemorative Badges
Published by August 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.To continue a tradition of commemorating the history of the Motor Company and to celebrate 110 years of classic motorcycles and as a rolling tribute to this milestone, Harley-Davidson is producing a limited run of 110th Anniversary Editions of select 2013 models. Each 110th Anniversary Edition model Harley-Davidson is serialized and feature the exclusive paint […]
2013 Harley-Davidson Street Bob®. Restyled As A Bobber. Kind Of …
Published by August 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Based on the Harley-Davidson® Dyna® platform, the 2013 Street Bob® is a stripped-down and restyled rowdy bobber meant to express the pure essence of motorcycling. A brawny bike with essential equipment and not much more. The Street Bob also serves as a great starting point for the rider intent on personal customization, which is now […]
Custom Bike Show Weekend At The Harley-Davidson Museum. August 30th – September 3rd, 2012.
Published by August 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Calling all builders for an all-new first annual AMD ProShow being staged at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. This Custom Bike Show Weekend is open to all bikes, all configurations and all designs. The two-day AMD ProShow features 4 classes: Modified Harley-Davidson, FreeStyle, Performance Custom and Retro-Mod classes, and a total cash prize fund of […]
New 2013 Harley-Davidson CVO™ Breakout Model
Published by August 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You will identify it right away with its new paint process and brilliant “turbine” wheels. This new, limited-production Softail® model from Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations™ combines the power of the Twin Cam 110B™ engine with a level of custom detailing usually not seen on a production motorcycle. Curbside, the Breakout a proud rake and dazzling […]
Harley-Davidson 2013 Models. Preview.
Published by August 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Yes, you are going to see all the 2013 model year pictures at the same time dealers gathered in Milwaukee are going to see them for the 1st time. What to expect? A preview: Harley-Davidson® is rolling its 110th model year with a line that includes 110th Anniversary Editions of select Harley-Davidson motorcycle models and […]
Disclosure. The Indian Scout is at the top of my list of preferred motorcycles and it always has been. Something I can’t explain but that many around the world share with me. And among them custom builder Jesse Bassett at The Gasbox who re-designed and built this gorgeous custom Indian started out as a 1940 […]
New Darkside Foot Pegs In Chrome Or Black By Precision Billet Products
Published by August 18th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Precision Billet Products just released a new series of Darkside Pegs with a wide variety of fitment across stock Harley Davidson and metric bikes. From Dyna to Touring the pegs can be used as the rider or passenger pegs or used in the highway peg locations using the factory or the many available after-market mounts. […]
New Hollywood Handlebar From Harley-Davidson
Published by August 17th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Perfect for Bobber-Style Custom Projects, the new Hollywood Handlebar (P/N 55800050, $109.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories® combines the laid-back riding attitude of the 1940s with a shape and black finish that’s perfect for today’s new-school, stripped-down bikes. Introduced as Original Equipment on the 2012 Softail® Slim model, this traditional, cross-bar equipped handlebar features limited […]
New Single-Side Swingarm Bag For Harley-Davidson Sportster Models
Published by August 16th, 2012 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Sportster® Single-Sided Swingarm Bag (P/N 90200572 Black Leather, P/N 90200573 Brown Distressed Leather; both at $219.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories® will hold riding essentials a rider might otherwise stuff into pockets or bungee across the passenger pillion. Constructed of heavyweight leather, the bag features a pouch-style flap lid that is secured with […]
Making Money And More During Las Vegas Bikefest September 27-30, 2012
Published by August 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sitting around at home isn’t good for the economy, the motorcycle industry or your psyche. You need to get out and ride! If you haven’t been to Las Vegas BikeFest, this is the year. Organizers planned a series of new activities and competitions with over $30,000 in cash prizes (not products) to be given away. But, you have […]