“One Machine Can Do The Work Of Fifty Ordinary Men. No Machine Can Do The Work Of An Extraordinary Man.” Keeping in mind this thought from Elbert Hubbard, with a courage and a tenacity that most will never own, Joe Cooper has spent years pursuing the task of fabricating and offering the finest hand fabricated […]
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Joe Cooper. Perfecting The Hand Made Motorcycle Fender. And Succeeding…
Published by May 25th, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Russian Made Motorcycle. It’s Ugly And You Will Want One.
Published by May 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Who doesn’t want a motorcycle that you can ride absolutely everywhere you want to go, that you can carry, that you can disassemble in 15 minutes and pack in your car trunk. I forgot. It floats, too. This Russian motorcycle is extraordinary, does much more than the American made Rokon. It’s called the Tarus, weighting […]
New Dakota Digital Gauges For Harley-Davidson RUSHMORE Baggers
Published by May 24th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Dakota Digital is launching new MCL-3014 (Blue) and MCL-3014-R (Red) Digital LED Gauges for 2014 and later Harley Baggers. The Direct Plug-In kit directly replaces the stock gauges while adding a lot more functionality. Set includes Speedometer, Tachometer (with Bar Graph Tach), Volts, Oil Temperature (sender included), and Bar Graph Fuel Gauge. Gauges use stock […]
Frisco Mount Gas Tank With Classic Wassell Shape
Published by May 23rd, 2014 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Genuine (or not so genuine) English made Wassell gas tanks in very poor shape sells for quite a few dollars on eBay (original has Wassell stamped in the tunnel) If you want a new vintage style gas tank with the classic Wassell shape to mount Frisco style, high and level with the frarme backbone, this […]
Flying A Flag On Your Harley-Davidson Voids The Warranty?
Published by May 23rd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Background. David Zien is a well known former member of the Wisconsin State Senate famous for riding more than one million miles on a 1991 Harley-Davidson now on display at the Sturgis Hall Of Fame from which he is a member since 2000. He always ride his bikes flying the American and others. In 2011 […]
Former Vance and Hines Management Team Just Launched Firebrand Design. New Mufflers For Harley Tourers Are Available.
Published by May 22nd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.John Peck, former Vice-President of Manufacturing at Vance and Hines and Leigh Crawford, former Manager of Research and Development also at Vance and Hines, have partnered to launch Firebrand Design, LLC. Firebrand manufactures and designs aftermarket products for motorcycles. Focusing at launch on exhausts for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, they plan on expanding to other products and […]
It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Rolling Thunder Event In Washington DC.
Published by May 22nd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Monday May 26 is the US federal holiday wherein the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces are remembered. And this Memorial Day weekend, thousands of bikers are going to participate to the Washington DC Rolling Thunder event culminating on Sunday with the parade starting at noon from the […]
2014 American International Motorcycle Expo Surpasses 300th Exhibitor. Is Endorsed By American Motorcyclist Association.
Published by May 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has signed its 300th exhibitor for its 2014 event with Gibbs Sports Amphibians. As a result, AIMExpo is setting a fast pace to exceed the mark of nearly 400 exhibitors from the event’s launch last October. The second year event will be held October 16-19 at Orlando’s Orange County […]
High Performance Front Suspension For Harley Dyna Models
Published by May 21st, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Progressive Suspension has created a state of the art Fork Cartridge Kit designed to outperform everything on the market available for the Dyna. The new asymmetrical design places a preload adjuster over a progressive rate spring in one leg and an aluminum bodied, sealed cartridge damper on the other. The result is superior damping and ride […]
2014 First Quarter US Motorcycle Tire Sales Fell 12.7%
Published by May 21st, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Wholesale sales of replacement tires from the major tire manufacturers for 2014’s Q1 fell 12.7% from the same period in 2013. Sales of 2013 Q1 were also down 15.8% from 2012 Q1. Tire sales are a good gauge of the overall industry, because it shows how many people are riding their bikes and for how […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Summer Music Festival Schedule
Published by May 21st, 2014 in Editorial and Events.As the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s July 28 opening date draws nearer, the schedule of megastars eager to take the venue’s main stage continues to grow rapidly. Buffalo Chip fans will celebrate the lineup’s latest addition. Cheap Trick is one of the bands most frequently requested to perform at the Chip’s annual Motorcycle and Music Festival. […]
Update On The “Follow Your Dream” Metzeler Contest
Published by May 20th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.On April 2nd, I reported on the “Follow Your Dream Metzeler Contest” with Indian Larry Motorcycles building a one-off custom motorcycle with input from fans via the Metzeler USA Dacebook Page where you can see the building process evolve in a multi-episode series. The sweepstakes will end up June 16 with a lucky fan taking […]
Convenient Touring Organizer Fits 2014 Project RUSHMORE Batwing Fairing
Published by May 20th, 2014 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Keep small items organized and handy with the new Three-Pocket Fairing Pouch (P/N 93300054, $129.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. Designed specifically for the new Project RUSHMORE batwing fairing and windshields on 2014 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide®, Street Glide® and Trike models, this fairing pouch is convenient for storing mobile devices, sunglasses and other […]
Buy a Set Of Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra Motorcycle Tires And Receive A $50 Visa Prepaid Card
Published by May 20th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.You have until May 31, 2014 to be eligible to receive a $50 Metzeler Visa Prepaid Card by mail-in-rebate when you buy a set of the acclaimed ME 888 MARATHON™ Ultra tires. The appointed heir of the ME 880 Marathon, popular with V-Twin owners and customizers all over the world, it was designed to maintain […]
Progressive’s Laconia Motorcycle Week®. June 14 – 22.
Published by May 20th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.It is finally Spring and Progressive’s Laconia Motorcycle Week® gets ready for its 91st year of heart-stopping motorcycle riding and its signature classic rally experience. Additionally, this is the 2nd year of the Laconia Passport Program. The Laconia Passport Program is a FUN and FREE way to encourage motorcycle enthusiasts to get on the road […]
Speedway Kay By Harlot Cycles
Published by May 19th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Monday, as the first episode of #BikerLive was airing on Discovery, and before seeing any of the bikes of the builders in competition, I tweeted that I didn’t care at all on who would win, that I was just interested in seeing 3 great custom motorcycles. Like you (ref. your comments), I was somewhat […]
Vintage Front End Makeover For Your Evo Sportster 1991-Up
Published by May 18th, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Inspired by the style adopted by many during the golden age of the European Bobbers and Choppers, these front end kits, long or short, are an easy way to turn your modern Evo Sportster or new-built from the ground up bobber or chopper into a vintage looking bike. They fit 39 mm fork tubes and […]
If This Short Movie Doesn’t Make You Want To Ride…
Published by May 18th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.A beautiful short movie directed by Giorgio Oppici for Roberto Rossi, an official Harley-Davidson dealer in Mantova, Italy (Established 1995). Music by Boats (Swept Away) Rider: Alessandro Vigano. A must watch.
First Quarter 2014 Royal Enfield Sales To US Dealers Doubled Versus Same Period Last Year
Published by May 17th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The company attributes its success in the US to the release of the Continental GT model, price restructuring, a new factory with shortened delivery time and intensified marketing efforts. The Continental GT is a 535 cc, single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled motorcycle, the lightest, fastest, most powerful Royal Enfield in production.
The IRS decides to audit a Biker, and summons him to the IRS office. The IRS auditor was not surprised when the Biker shows up with his attorney. The auditor said, “Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, which you explain by saying that you win money gambling. I’m not sure the IRS […]
Brand New Line Of Floorboards For Victory Tourer Motorcycles From Precision Billet
Published by May 16th, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Precision Billet, for more than 15 years a leader in billet parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Metric Cruisers is about to release a brand new line of products for Victory Motorcycles, starting with floorboards The Victory Series will be released in the US to retail customers and dealers later on in June 2014 and will […]
Lightning Motorcycle To Introduce World’s Fastest Electric Motorcycle This Saturday May 17 At Quail Motorsport Gathering
Published by May 16th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Lightning Motorcycle’s LS-218 is set to make its debut at the Quail Motorsport Gathering in California tomorrow May 17. This motorcycle is the street version of the Lightning’s race bikes. The LS-218 share the similar power figures of the Lightning Motorcycle prototype which has recorded the top speed of 218 mph (350 km/h) at […]
Hi-Jack Motorcycle Helmet By Diesel.
Published by May 16th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Wearing a helmet to “fly” your motorcycle? What about a pretty cool helmet inspired by those worn by helicopter pilots. I like the signature curve at the sides, the simplicity of the chromatic graphics, the fact that you can remove and re-install the ISV2 Anti-scratch visor in a few seconds without the use of tools, the […]
TC Bros. Choppers Sportster Forward Controls Kit for 1991-2003 5-speed models
Published by May 16th, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The knurled look is still appealing to many, especially those building or rebuilding classic bikes. So, the young shop of TC Bros Choppers (Tyler & Tim Cobb) is offering this design on a bolt-on Forward Control Kit fitting all 883 and 1200 Harley Davidson Sportster 5 speed models from 1991-2003.
It’s with sadness that I report the passing of John Green on Wednesday May 14. He was the President of all Easyriders Events, the famous V-twin Bike Show and Rodeo Tours. I don’t know any household name builder who didn’t participate at least one time (me, several times) to his big custom motorcycle shows, meetings, […]
Indian Larry’s Aidan Ride Is June 1, 2014.
Published by May 15th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bobby and Elisa Seeger from Indian Larry Motorcycles are inviting you to participate on June 1st to the Aidan’s Ride in New York to benefit the Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation. Their son Jack was diagnosed with ALD in 2011 at just six years old and lost his battle to this disease. Had he been diagnosed […]
