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Archive for the 'Editorial' Category
Maybe one day I will launch a discussion on the reason(s) why so many builders of custom motorcycles and cars name their creations with Spanish names. “”La chica es bonita” means “The girl is pretty” and nobody knows if builder Fabian Muller is talking about “her”, his bike, or “her” at his side on the […]
New Velocity Stack From Bare Knuckle Choppers
Published by April 13th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Since almost a decade now, retro is the favorite theme of most factory and custom bikes. One more way to look classic or vintage is offered by Bare Knuckle Choppers with this new very nice looking velocity stack conceived to fit the very popular S&S Cycle E & G and also Linkert 4-bolt carburetors (no […]
Fine Artist Scott Jacobs Introduces New Paintings. Opens Studio Art Gallery.
Published by April 12th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Internationally known motorcycle artist, Scott Jacobs unveiled his most recent paintings at an opening reception of the first Scott Jacobs Studio Art Gallery in San Marcos, California. His latest creations included an ongoing lifestyle series with wine and spirits along with classic automobiles and new Harley-Davidson works, including a vintage champion hill climber. For over […]
Harley-Davidson Road Zeppelin® Seat Pads
Published by April 12th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.The Road Zeppelin® Seat Pads (P/N 52000084 Rider, P/N 52400060 Passenger Pillion; $119.95 each) are equipped with a patented air bladder system that distributes weight evenly across the entire seating surface, removing pressure points while also providing shock absorption which reduces vibration. The mesh cover allows air circulation, reducing the air temperature between the rider […]
Vintage Custom Motorcycle Of The Month
Published by April 11th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Vintage Custom Triumph, copyright Owen Howells Photography UK.
Losing Weight At The Pulley. BDL Launches Ultra Light Transmission Pulleys.
Published by April 11th, 2014 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Regarding automative matters, weight is often the enemy. True for transmissions. So, Belt drives LTD. just released a collection of new super duty, light weight transmission pulleys. for both stock and high performance applications. These high tech pulleys are precision machined to aircraft quality tolerances from super tough 7075 aluminum. Weighing in at just 2 […]
Safety Issue. Send Your Jeans To Have Them Kevlar Protected
Published by April 11th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Riding in regular jeans may be dangerous. The friction of a fall – even at low speeds – tears through denim in less than a second, leaving your legs exposed. The solution offered by businesses selling ready-made protective jeans satisfies very few bikers because these companies sell styles and cuts which are not yours. A […]
New And Interesting. Modular Wheel Hub Ends.
Published by April 10th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Ridewright Wheels, a manufacturer of premium spoke and recently forged billet wheels is introducing a 3-Piece Modular Billet Hub. The idea is to offer the flexibility of keeping a wheel and fitting it on multiple bikes required different spacing and offset. Just change the hub ends as needed. Dealers don’t have to stock nearly as […]
Scheduled for 17 days in September, the 3rd edition of the coast-to-coast Cannonball Run on antique motorcycles has its roster full and the route set. This unique and grueling ride will probably be again historic. According to Lonnie Isam, Jr., owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, and promoter of the 2014 Motorcycle Cannonball […]
New RevTech Hydro Design Wheels, Pulleys And Discs From Custom Chrome
Published by April 9th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.New for 2014, Custom Chrome just released the HYDRO line featured here, one of their 6 designs of Modular RevTech Wheels. Seen in the new 2014 Custom Chrome Catalog with wheel sizes and hub fitments. Available in Midnight Series Black or Chrome. CNC-Matching Rotors and Pulleys. Machined in the USA. At your local Custom Chrome […]
Your Helmet. Soon To Be Custom Made To Fit Your Shape Head. And Be Safer?
Published by April 9th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The biggest problem of helmet makers is not only to convince more bikers to wear helmets or to wear non-novelty helmets. It’s also to manufacture safer ones for your protection and be less prone to lawsuits. These companies will admit that helmet technology didn’t progress very much since the turn of the century. But a […]
Largest Harley-Davidson Store In The World Being Built In Scottsdale, Arizona. It will be a 146.000 sq-ft facility built on 4.28 acres northeast of Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale’s current 26,000 sq-ft dealership. It is expected to be completed in late Spring of 2015. The new dealership will include a 20,000 sq-ft service department, 87,000 sq. feet […]
Las Vegas BikeFest Opens Registration And Hotel reservations.
Published by April 8th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Las Vegas Bikefest, known as the biggest biker party in the west, just opened registration and hotel reservations. The 14th annual edition will be held October 2-5. “Bikers and their friends can get right now their Ultimate and Party Passes at early bird prices.” says Mindi Cherry, Las Vegas BikeFest organizer. For 30 dollars you […]
Consumer Tire Rebate From Harley-Davidson And Dunlop
Published by April 8th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.For those who need to change their tires and are faithful to Harley-Davidson rubber brand recommendation, it’s the time of the year when you can do it and receive a 40 H-D Gift Card. Participating Harley-Davidson® dealers and Dunlop® are teaming up to offer a $40 consumer mail-in rebate on a set of Harley-Davidson-branded Dunlop […]
Harley-Davidson Powered Toyota Prius.
Published by April 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.I didn’t publish this feature on April’s fool day, so, I guarantee that this one-of-a-kind Harley—Davidson powered Toyota Prius really exists. Proof? It’s for sale on eBay (best offer at time of publication was $1375) although it’s no more running because of a massive breakdown… I understand that some don’t like hybrid electric cars. But […]
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Presents “The Big Sturgis Gig”
Published by April 8th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Want to help decide which bands the Buffalo Chip brings for the 2014 Sturgis festival? You can when you visit the Chip’s new interactive band submission platform at Big Sturgis Gig. You can explore bands, cast votes and share with friends. Every time you interact with a band’s page, they earn valuable points. After June […]
Legendary Motorcycle Designer Massimo Tamburini Passes Away
Published by April 7th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Massimo Tamburini, one of the most revered motorcycles designers, has died yesterday evening. Tamburini was 70 years old and was suffering from lung cancer. Tamburini created stellar motorcycles including the Ducati 916 and the MV Agusta F4. The legendary Italian designer was also a renowned chassis designer. His fame began in the early ’70s with the MV […]
Making Your Modern Evo or Twin Cam Harley-Davidson Look Vintage
Published by April 6th, 2014 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.You all recognized the tin primary cover used on the Harley-Davidson Knucklehead and Panhead. But this one is slightly different, keeping with the original style to help you make your 1989 to 2006 Big Twin Evo or Twin Cam look somewhat vintage. Of course, for this purpose, you will have to do much more than […]
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S&S Cycle Stealth Air Cleaner. Let’s Get The Record Straight About Legality In California.
Published by April 5th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.In a recent email communication to its clients and media, S&S Cycle stated something in a way that could be taken wrong, and in some cases, it has been. So S&S wants to set the record straight. “On February 18th of this year, we sent out an email with a title “No Longer Breaking The […]
A woman decides to have a facelift for her 50th birthday. She spends $15,000 and feels pretty good about the results. On her way home, she stops at a news stand to buy a newspaper. Before leaving, she says to the clerk, ‘I hope you don’t mind my asking, but how old do you think […]
Braided Stainless Extended Cable/Line Install Kits for Harley-Davidson Street Glide By Burly Brand
Published by April 4th, 2014 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Love the look of a set of apes on a Street Glide? Hate sorting out which cables and brake lines to use? Prefering the style and performance of braided stainless cables and lines? I thought so, as do the folks at Burly Brand and luckily they’ve just released a collection of braided stainless kits specific […]
Boom Cans All-In-One Amplified Lower Speakers
Published by April 4th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.It’s one way to add bad boy lower speakers to any motorcycle. These new all-in-one 5-1/4 inch amplified speakers with built in digital class D technology produce loud, crystal clear audio. Installation is easy using the included engine guard bar clamps for 1 or 1-1/4 inch bars. Built-in line-level inputs make the Boom Cans easy […]
S&S Cycle Delivers All The Power You Need. Even If It’s For Singing. Ask Rockin’ Jasmine Cain.
Published by April 4th, 2014 in Editorial, Engines and Videos.S&S Cycle comes to the rescue of the Jasmine Cain’s band…
Rick’s New Custom Parts For 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by April 3rd, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Controls, Editorial and Wheels.The 2014 Harley-Davidson touring models surprised many aftermarket vendors and customizers by the number of modifications made by the factory versus previous model-year. Along with the introduction of the first European-manufactured and TÜV-approved 30-Inch front wheel in 2013, the Rick‘s Motorcycles team has developed a number of innovative and Europe homologated system components for 21 […]
