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Challenge The Road. Not The Law. S&S Offers Street Legal Engines For The US And Europe.
Published by June 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Don’t let increasingly stringent emissions laws and stronger enforcement stop you from installing a bigger engine in your Harley-Davidson® big twin or from building custom bikes. S&S Cycle has emissions compliant engines for both custom building, replacement and improvement. No more licensing hassles or costly emissions compliance testing. S&S has already done the testing, so […]
Can our highways, avenues, bike paths, sidewalks and parking lots be turned into a source of renewable energy to power the country at much lower cost than today? Programmable LED’s would also send information to drivers, while eliminating the need for painted road markers, while built-in heat sources would make snowy and icy roads a […]
A blonde city girl named Sue marries a Colorado rancher. One morning, on his way out to check on the cows, the rancher says to Sue, “The insemination man is coming over to impregnate one of our cows today. I drove a nail into the 2 by 4 just above where the cow’s stall is […]
You all love Steve McQueen’s on screen motorcycle stunts and wild car chases. But how much do you know about his passion for motoring, about his own machines and the races to which he participated? There is much more to discover beyond the 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 fastback he drove in Bullitt and the […]
Carbon Tech Floorboards for Victory Motorcycles
Published by June 3rd, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Long and sleek, these Carbon Tech floorboards for Victory models are a collaboration between Precision Billet with Paul Tracy’s Black Label Baggers. They measure 21″ x 6.5″ x .75″, CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and available in black powder coat orchrome finish. They are hand inlaid with genuine carbon biber substrate for high tech style […]
It happened 2 during the Memorial Day weekend. KW Parrish was riding at the Beaverun private motor complex in Pennsylvania. One of the two riders in front of him topples off his bike after hitting another rider. A split second later the fallen racer’s bike launches at Parrish , hitting him with full force into […]
Not new, but for all the youngsters and those who still don’t know why… Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don’t Wave Back 10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty. 9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm. 8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for. 7. Afraid to […]
The Sportster Forty-Eight® was born from Harley-Davidson looking like an urban brawler with the right attributes to be easily turned into a modern Cafe Racer. And if it’s the direction you are looking for, here is a good example of what you can achieve for a reasonable customizing budget without compromising your Harley factory warranty. […]
Banish The Night. New Harley-Davidson Daymaker LED Headlamp For Softail, Dyna And Sportster Models.
Published by June 1st, 2014 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.You can blast through the night with the new Daymaker™ LED Headlamp (P/N 67700144 Chrome, P/N 67700145 black; $399.95) from Harley-Davidson® Now available in a 5.75-inch diameter to fit many Sportster®, Dyna® and Softail® models, this LED headlamp features two “D” shaped optical lenses, a single low-beam lens, and three high-beam lenses.
Very rare Mercury scooter built by British manufacturer between 1956 and 1958
New Zipper’s Performance High Compression 110” CVO Piston Kits
Published by May 31st, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Co-designed by Zipper’s and Wiseco Engineering during the development of Zipper’s Muscle 110 kit, these powerful forged pistons are stated as having superior features over the competition. These pistons are forged from 2618 material and are designed to be strong, durable and light in weight – everything you need in a high performance piston! The […]
23rd Annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip Freedom Celebration Adds Ride, Welcomes Air Force Band and Dignitaries
Published by May 31st, 2014 in Editorial.A special American freedom celebration has been planned to honor our nation’s veterans and raise funds for organizations benefiting veterans and their families at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip in 2014. The Buffalo Chip’s 23rd Annual Freedom Celebration will be held on Thursday, Aug. 7 and include a full day of powerful presentations, inspiring performances and moving exhibits. […]
Storz Ceriani Steering Damper Kits for Harley-Davidson Models
Published by May 30th, 2014 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The purpose of a steering damper is to dampen oscillations in the front fork assembly, otherwise known as “head shake”, when the front wheel is deflected from its normal track by bumps, potholes, frame flex, tire reaction, etc. Storz Performance offers complete steering damper kits for most Harley DYNA, FXR, V-Rod, Sportster and XR1200 models. […]
2014 Hoka Hey. Not A Race Anymore. Just A Challenge With No Entry Fee And No Prizes.
Published by May 30th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.After years of controversy, of complaints and of litigation, the Hoka Hey Challenge (TM) sent a press release informing potential participants to the 2014 edition that “The Medicine Show Land Trust, promoters of the toughest motorcycle ride on Earth, are waiving each rider’s $1,000 entry fee.” Using the justification of other activities, Jim “Red Cloud” […]
World’s Most Expensive Exercise Bike
Published by May 30th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.For the pleasure of your eyes. And it could only come from an Italian designer… Just a large circle reminiscent of of the classic unicycles of the end of the 1800’s. 2 horns to hold on. An epicycloid transmission. Carbon, steel and glass fiber. The top in fitness design with the best ergonomics and ultimate […]
Keep Your Harley Headlamp. Just Change The Bucket. Looking Better. Cheaper…
Published by May 29th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Or how to accomplish a fast and cheap complete makeover of your Harley 5” 3/4 headlight while still keeping the factory lamp, the trim ring and without having to mess up with your electrical system. These Vitamin 5 3/4” Headlight Buckets (named as such because they look like citrus press) are a direct fit to […]
This is the second episode of the S&S Cycle Proven Performance video series “Don’t Settle For Stock.” In the first episode you witnessed life in the “Stockyard”, dull, monotonous, and stifling, with a repressive regime a man who has chosen not to settle…In this second video, he finds out that he is not alone, and […]
Sales Of Electric Motorcycles and Scooters Would Reach 6 Million Annually by 2023
Published by May 29th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Navigant Research, a market research company, forecasts worldwide sales of e-motorcycles will grow from 1.2 million vehicles annually in 2014 to 1.4 million in 2023, while sales of e-scooters will grow from 4.1 million to 4.6 million. The market for power two-wheel (PTW) vehicles, which includes electric motorcycles (e-motorcycles) and electric scooters (e-scooters), has grown […]
Not the typical motorcycle you expect from the Bavarian manufacturer. And a very good surprise regarding styling. Motorcycling is much more than just perfect function, and this BMW Concept Roadstar is very exciting to look at. It’s a typical BMW roadster with a powerful 1.170 cc 2-cylinder boxer engine putting out 125 hp. It features […]
New Inner Fairing Chrome Trim Kit From Harley-Davidson For RUSHMORE Tourers
Published by May 28th, 2014 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.This new kit includes self-adhesive bezels and trim rings to surround the gauges, the front speakers and the Boom!™ Box infotainment faceplate. A gloss-black fascia completes the stylish look. The entire kit installs in a few minutes time. The RUSHMORE Inner fairing Dash Trim Kit (P/N 61400199; $139.95) is designed specifically to fit 2014 Electra […]
Deviants Rejoice. The Cult Will Perform At The 2014 Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Published by May 28th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The main stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip will take a pounding on Saturday, Aug. 2 when The Cult lets loose before a sea of fans. The band has been described as heavy metal revivalists with a touch of pseudo-mysticism inspired by The Doors, and this heavy-handed beat is guaranteed to bring fans to their […]
Postcards From May 24th Norway Bike Fest
Published by May 27th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.In this small country of 5.3 million people located in the western part of Scandinavia in Northern Europe, because of latitude, from May to July, the sun never completely descends beneath the horizon in a big part of his territory. Conversely, from late November to late January, the sun never rises above the horizon in […]
Harley-Davidson Advice On Avoiding Battery Abuse
Published by May 27th, 2014 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.A motorcycle battery never gets a day off. The service experts at Harley-Davidson® point out that even when a motorcycle is parked the battery discharges continuously in small internal loads called “self-discharge.” Self-discharge speeds up drastically as the temperature rises – for example in a hot garage in the summer – and accessories like alarm […]
Brake Disc Locks With Alarm System
Published by May 27th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.If your choice of motorcycle anti-theft device is a brake disc lock, you may be interested by these 3 models with a 3D detection system with an alarm of at least 100 db. Like many others, they are small and the lock mechanism is made of special hardened steel with an excellent corrosion protection. But […]
Hardley. A 883 Sportster Stretching Imagination In The Right Direction
Published by May 26th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In Austin, Texas there is another shop than the one you know whose work is well known by those into vintage and classic style Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Kawasaki and BMW bikes. Revival Cycles is led by a trio of individuals (a designer, a formally-trained engineer, a mechanic) that pulls all the pieces of an existing […]
