In Post-war era Triumph brand received considerable publicity in the United States when Marlon Brando rode a 1950 Thunderbird 6T in the 1953 motion picture, The Wild One and the US became a huge export market for Triumph. In 1963 all engines were of unit construction (engine & gearbox components sharing a single casing) with […]
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New Twin-Cam Cam Cover By Eddie Trotta
Published by August 15th, 2012 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Thunder Cycle Design (Eddie Trotta) released this new Twin-Cam cam cover sold either in chrome 3-D Smooth finish (featured) or chrome Cross Cut or Black Anodizing or black Reverse Ball Milled design. By the way, the Floorboards, brake pedal, tranny covers, pushrod tubes and air cleaner seen here are also sold by Thunder Cycle Design.
Progressive Suspension Breakthrough Shocks Design With Frequency Sensing Technology.
Published by August 14th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.After more than a decade of ruling the roads with their renowned 440 Series shocks, Progressive Suspension has unveiled another breakthrough design. Dubbed Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) for its unique ability to dynamically adjust damping as you ride. FST is described by their engineering team as like having two sets of shocks on your bike. One […]
PainTTLess By Thunderbike Germany Is 2012 AMD World Champion Of Bike Building
Published by August 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The AMD’s World Championship Of Custom Bike Building is an established and respected showcase of innovative motorcycle design and engineering. The 9th edition held last week in Sturgis may have had less participants than last year but all machines, without exception, featured an incredible level of creativity. And to prevent negative critics, let me first […]
Custom Adjustable Pushrod Covers For Shovel, Evo And Twin Cam Motors
Published by August 12th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Dress up your engine with these custom adjustable pushrod covers to fit stock and stroker engines, Shovelhead, Evo or Twin Cam models. Made out of aluminum and sold by set of 4 online at Cycle Kraft.
Sturgis First Annual Big Bagger Show.
Published by August 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On thursday August 9th, about 50 extreme custom baggers participated to the 1st Annual Big Bagger Show organized by Eddie Trotta from Thunder Cycle Designs and by John Shope from Sinister Industries. Taking advantage of a prime location on Lazelle Street & 4th street the show attracted a big crowd of admirers, amazed by the […]
2012 Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. Final Results.
Published by August 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hamsters USA Motorcycle Group Raises Over $200,000 In One Evening For Children’s Care Of Rapid City
Published by August 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During their annual meeting and dinner on Monday August 6th in Spearfish, SD, the International motorcycle group Hamsters raised these funds through a silent auction. Proceeds will provide physical, occupational and speech therapies, plus special educational and psychological services to children in Western South Dakota, plus parts of Wyoming, through Children’s Care Of Rapid City.
2012 Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Top 3 Winners.
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All photography copyright and courtesy Onno “Berserk” Wieringa for Cyril Huze 2012 World Champion: Shop: Thunderbike in Hammiken, Germany. Name Of The Bike: PainTTless Builder: Andreas Bergerforth & Crew Engine: 1984 Sportster Iron Transmission: HD WLA 750 2nd Place: Shop: LC Fabrications in Crawford, Virginia USA Name Of The Bike: Old Black Builder: Jeremy Cupp Engine: […]
Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Winners Announced Here Today At 6 P.M. Eastern Time
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As a teaser, a few close ups of some of the custom bikes from all over the world competing in the AMD World Championship. I will post a picture of the top 3 winners as soon as they are called on stage (schedule is 5.30/6 p.m. eastern time) to receive their trophies, then the full […]
2012 Michael Lichter Sturgis Exhibition. Come Together, The Spirit Of Born-Free.
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Always a prominent event during the Sturgis Rally, the annual Michael Lichter’s “Motorcycle As Art” event returned to the Buffalo Chip’s® 7,000 square foot Exhibition Center with an all new exhibit titled “Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free” celebrating freedom of expression, contemporary motorcycle design and the vision of today’s most innovative artists and custom […]
Flash News From Sturgis (Part 2)
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- In Deadwood. The Bikini Girls. Buy their calendar. Get your picture with all of them! 2- At Rapid City Airport. Love it, but where are his wheels? 3- At AMD World Chamionship, “Hendee-Deviant” project by Kiwi Indian 4- A gorgeous custom from Italy that I don’t show you in full because I will feature […]
Drag Specialties Saddlebag Liners
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Some choose saddlebag organizers. Others will prefer Saddlebag Liners. These ones feature 3 storage compartments with zipper closures and are constructed of heavy weight polyester fabric with a PVC internal coating. The center compartment is made of see-through mesh to locate items quickly. Zippers on the outer compartments wrap around two sides, making it easy […]
2012 Sturgis Legends Ride.
Published by August 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday Monday August 6 was the first official day of the Black Hills Rally, and it’s now a tradition to kick it off with the annual Legends Ride, a premier charity event taking an array of celebrities, artists, builders, industry insiders and fellow riders from around the globe on this 55-mile scenic Black Hills ride […]
Saddlemen Introduces The Pet Voyager
Published by August 7th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Riding with your pet? Saddlemen now offers a secure ride for your best friend, but of course if he is small pet. The Pet Voyager is a convertible pet carrier and cargo bag that you can use on your Harley or Metric cruiser or touring bike and offering comfort and safety with a padded interior […]
The Spirit Of Steve McQueen In a Harley V-Rod
Published by August 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The builder: Rick’s Harley-Davidson Of Baden-Baden, Germany. Yes, the Rick famous for his gorgeous wide dark wheels, his ultra-custom parts for V-Rods, his drag/muscle/fat tires (dront & rear) custom bikes built in a very aggressive style, the way germans love them to burn rubber at very high speed on the country’s autobahns… The client: idolizing […]
Flash News From Sturgis (Part 1)
Published by August 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Visit at the Buffalo Chip. On Saturday, August 4th went directly from the Rapid City regional Airport to the Buffalo Chip to get a feel on the crowd checking in at the campground and the new Crossroads setup at its entrance where many vendors are already showing their ware and where the famous Rat’s […]
Bell Helmets and Roland Sands Design Contest
Published by August 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The month-long contest will reward someone the opportunity to have his bike customized and made over by RSD. This promotion challenges bikers to offer their most compelling rationale for why they and their bike deserve the “Star Treatment” from Bell and Roland Sands Design (RSD). You can enter the contest by visiting the Bell Powersports […]
Paul Teutul Jr. In Sturgis
Published by August 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Fans of Paul Teutul Junior visiting the 72nd Sturgis Rally will be interested in knowing that he will make an appearance at the rally with his crew . He will be at the SKIL booth (City of Sturgis Motorcycle Expo on Lazelle Street) on Monday, August 6th from 1-3 p.m. to meet with fans, sign autographs […]
Do something different. Make your exhaust a little bit more sexy with one of these 3 tip designs. Made of 6061 T6 aluminum, with a ribbed, cone or rolled shape. they bolt right up to most 1/750″ pipes and can be used with, or without a baffle . Sold with a highly polished finish in […]
A new twist in grips design with these Revolver Grips to give a sport note to your bars. These ones should not leave your hands thanks to a high traction rubber surface. Both tips are anodized billet aluminum in black, red, blue, grey and silver. 2 models for 1″ & 7/8″ handlebars. Value prices starting […]
Tough Deluxe Softail By Exile Cycles
Published by July 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Quite difficult to title a custom bike built from the ground with after-market parts and to insure it in a state like California. A much safer approach is to own a street legal factory Harley (or other brand) and to have it customized, finding the right balance between bespoke and the legality and comfort of […]
Huge Early Torque Increase On 2007-Up Harley Twin Cams®
Published by July 29th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The new Red Shift® 525 Cams deliver an impressive gain in HP, with a HUGE increase in early torque – right where you accelerate around town and cruise on the highway! Perfect for 96” and 103” Touring models, this Red Shift Cam was developed to deliver immediate passing power. Mountains? Passengers? Heavy Trikes? No Problem! […]
Paughco Linkert Style Brass Cover For Late Model S&S Carburetors
Published by July 28th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Harley-Davidson Flatheads and Knuckleheads were using the “hair dryer” shaped Linkert carburetor cover. Thanks to a little bit of re-design of this Linkert cover by Paughco, it’s now possible to add the same old school charm, this time in brass, to your bike equipped with a late model S&S E or G carburetor. Sold with […]
New businesses are often born out of frustration. In the case of Marrs Cycles, its young founder Kacy Marrs was unable to ride, recovering from an injury sustained doing a half-time freestyle motocross show for the NHRA. Then, it struck him. Why others are building hotrods and custom motorcycles, why not incorporate the Southern California […]
Many like the option of charging the battery of their USB connecting devices (Smart Phones, iPhones, GPS, MP3 Players, etc) while on the road. To never run out of power, a very simple and I think the smallest solution is to equip your bike with a device like the Highway Hawk USB Charger Plug. The charger plug […]
