The time of a long weekend, the Germany Ruedesheim Magic Show in the Rhine Valley looks a lot like our Laconia event. In this city, there are memories of Elvis Presley who was stationed not too far away in Frieberg and who shot several scenes of the “GI Blues movie in Ruedeshelm.” A parade, vendors, […]
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Postcards From The 13th Edition Of Germany Magic Show In Ruedesheim
Published by June 28th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.8 Hours To Turn An Ugly Harley FXR Into A Club Style Bike
Published by June 28th, 2014 in Editorial and Videos.A1 Cycles, an independent custom shop in West Palm Palm Beach challenged itself to be able to turn in 8 hours a really ugly (I saw it…) 1989 FXR into a Club style bike. The guys at the shop ride FXR’s and just wanted to prove themselves they could do it. To be truthful, it […]
Burly Brand Custom Bars For Harley Baggers. Chrome Or Black.
Published by June 27th, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Long trips can’t be pleasure rides without a comfortable riding position. And you know that both factory seat and bars may be a challenge for many riders. Regarding custom bars, and although there is no “average” rider, looks like the most sought after geometry is height 13”, width 38.25”, pullback 5.5”. These 1.25” OD, center width […]
The site where land-speed records have been set over the past 100 years received an estimated 2,000 tons of salt at the end of the access road. It is the first step to a much longer project to help preserve a national treasure. There has been a significant loss of salt in the area since […]
Las Vegas BikeFest Announces Participants For The 11th Annual Artistry In Iron Master Builders Championship.
Published by June 27th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Annual Artistry In Iron Master Builders Championship is a major highlight of Las Vegas Bike Fest (October 2-5) For the 11th edition of this bike show competition, 22 award winning builders have been selected and were invited to participate. Artistry in Iron participants include builders that have shaped the industry and who are participating […]
Harley-Davidson Reinventing Itself With The LiveWire Project.
Published by June 26th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.June 24 in New York, Harley-Davidson started its 30 cities tour to solicit your reactions to its environmentally friendly LiveWire electric concept motorcycle. Depending on the feedback, Harley said that its R&D will improve it with mass production on the horizon or simply trash it. Whatever you think of automotive electric technology, Harley-Davidson, like all […]
Prototype Engine Rocker Covers From EMD USA
Published by June 26th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.During the 6th edition of the Born-Free Vintage Chopper & Classic Motorcycle Show this weekend June 28-29 at the Oak Canyon Ranch, CA EMD will launch some new interesting old school cast aluminum parts. Above is a preview of the prototypes to be unveiled. WTF Rocker Boxes for Shovel and Sportster displayed here on Sportster […]
2014 Sturgis. For The 1st Time. Hill Climb, Truck Off Road Championship, Extreme Dirt Racing At Sturgis Buffalo Chip New PowerSports Complex
Published by June 26th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Motorsports fans will get more than their fair share of extreme engines, insane speed and colossal crashes at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s newly constructed PowerSports Complex this August. The Sturgis Rally entertainment destination has planned a jam-packed week of high-powered competition for guests including TORC (The Off Road Championship), the Nitro National Pro Hill Climb, […]
Black S&S® E & G Carb Kits With ThunderJet® Available From Zipper’s
Published by June 25th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You probably know that the S&S Shorty “E” & “G” is the most popular carburetor ever. Not surprisingly, the new black finish version is in very high demand and not so easy to get. FYI, Zipper’s Performance has black-finish S&S® E/G carburetors, with or without a ThunderJet® installed, in stock and ready to ship. You […]
An old gentleman lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament. “Dear Vincent, I am […]
The Mystique Of The American Road. At The Harley-Davidson Museum.
Published by June 24th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davison Museum has started a new exhibit “The American Road” which looks at how the road trip became an American ritual. It started in the 1930’s when leisure travel and the open road offered an escape for a small but growing number of affluent Americans. After WWII, in the 50’s and 60’s the road became […]
Question. “Cyril, I am confused. What is Viola V-Twin versus S&S Cycle?” Answer. “Viola is the village in Wisconsin where S&S Cycle is installed since 1969. Viola V-Twin is the service parts side of S&S Cycle whose mission is to provide the bike owners and independent shops with a one stop source for service parts […]
Thunderbike Germany Knows How To Throw A Party…
Published by June 24th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Why We Ride Wins “Best Documentary” At New Media Film Festival
Published by June 24th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Why We Ride, the number 1 motorcycle movie in America today, was in competition at the 5th Annual New Media Film Festival in Los Angeles, held June 10-11. Director/Producer Bryan H. Carroll, writer Chris Hampel, and one of the film’s stars Alonzo Bodden attended and participated in a Q&A following a special screening of the […]
Are we going to observe a resurgence of the sidecar? Until the 1950’s sidecars were quite popular because they provided a cheap alternative to passenger cars. Sidecars are generally aftermarket products manufactured by companies independent of those producing the driving motorcycle. So, this type of 3-wheeler vehicle may become a new source of inspiration for […]
Racing A Vintage Indian Scout For The 1st Time. The Story Of Gary Gray, Indian Motorcycles Product Manager.
Published by June 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You like vintage motorcycles. You would love the experience of racing one. You can. Just like Gary Gray, Indian Motorcycles Product Manager, did it. Take the time to read his story. Soon, it may be yours… “Placing 6 th on a 1930’s hand shift Indian Sport Scout Bonneville at the 2014 FIM National Championships isn’t […]
Sound Of Harley-Davidson Electric Motorcycle Has Been Improved
Published by June 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Thanks to your feedback, in just a couple of days, Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle sound has been improved. At least in this video…
Daytona Beach Police Department Makes the Switch. Will Use Victory Police Motorcycles Starting This Fall.
Published by June 21st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.When you will arrive in Daytona for this upcoming Biketoberfest, the Daytona Beach Police Department will be patrolling on Victory® Motorcycles. The Daytona Beach City Commission voted unanimously in May to support the recommendation of Police Chief Michael Chitwood and approve the switch to Victory Police Motorcycles starting Oct. 1, 2014. The police department’s motor […]
S&S Cycle Proven Performance®. The Final Episode. Break Free.
Published by June 21st, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.Don’t miss the conclusion of the S&S Proven Performance® video series. In this third and final episode, S&S Cycle main man is running out of time in his quest to Break Free from the repression of the “Stock Corps”. We witness his unwavering resolve to improve the performance of his motorcycle despite the eminent threat […]
Steel Rear Bagger Fenders With Side Panels
Published by June 20th, 2014 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Both “Bagger Werks” fenders feature full length side panels that cover strut and saddlebag gaps. Available in smooth finish or with a set of 3 ribs, with or without cutout and license frame. They are designed for 2009-2012 FLHX Street Glide, FLTR Road Glide and FLHR Road King models. If you order the cutout model […]
The New Custom 500 Bell Helmet Is Thinner And Sits Lower
Published by June 20th, 2014 in Accessories and Editorial.The Bell’s classic 3/4 500 Bell lid is a classic that many of you, including myself, are wearing. Problem is that we all look like having huge heads…So, the Bell helmet technicians redesigned it with a thin-profile shell allowing the helmet to sit lower on the head. The 500 Custom looks much smaller on your […]
Harley-Davidson Reveals Project Livewire. The First Electric Bike You Will Like?
Published by June 19th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Not yet for sale, Harley-Davidson invites consumers to ride, react and shape the future of this new electric motorcycle. See it, hear it, feel it. H-D Invites is bringing innovation to the street and is inviting everybody to ride and tell them what you think. A 2014 U.S. tour – kicking off with a journey […]
Harley-Davidson. Big Reveal Tomorrow June 19, 2014.
Published by June 18th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.A Harley-Davidson teaser video to build anticipation before tomorrow’s announcement. Their latest innovation on Route 66? What did you see? What did you hear? The big reveal is tomorrow morning June 19. What do you think it can be? Tell me your guess in “comments”
Polaris Chairman And CEO Scott Wine To Join Bancorp Board Of Directors
Published by June 18th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced that Scott W. Wine, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to serve as a director of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), effective July 14, 2014. “It is a tremendous honor to join the Board of Directors of U.S. Bancorp, a great banking institution with a stellar reputation […]
How It Is Made. V-Twin Motorcycle Engine.
Published by June 18th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Yes, it looks very easy when built on an assembly line. Much less when you have to do it using shop tools and your bare hands…
Find Your Dry Socks In Your Harley RUSHMORE Tour-Pak And Saddlebags
Published by June 17th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Stop fumbling in the dark with the new Tour-Pak® Luggage and Saddlebag Interior Light Kit (P/N 68000151, $119.95) from Harley-Davidson®. For early-morning packing or the late, dark end of a ride, brilliant white LED lamps illuminate the interior of Tour-Pak and hard saddlebag luggage of the 2014 RUSHMORE Harley-Davidson Touring models. One LED light pod […]
