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Daytona Biketoberfest Shows And Exhibitions

Willie’s Chopper Show Old School Chopper Show. Thursday October 19, 2017. At Willie’s Tropical Tattoo 825 S Yonge St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 From 11 am to awards at 4 pm. Most bikers and builders present in town and belonging the old school chopper scene will spend an afternoon of fun & camaraderie while showing […]

Fast Motorcycle Industry News

The numbers Are In. Flat Track Is back And It’s Big Again. Full year of race attendance topped 100,000 fans, up 76% over 2016. An estimated 1.5 million viewers watched races on NBCSN. An additional 250,000 tuned in online via Fans Choice.tv. Mobile Dealership? Triumph Motorcycles Has Introduced The First Mobile Dealership In India, to […]

Kickstarting A Younger Generation Of Custom Bike Builders…

When I received an email from Luke Cormack and Jackson, 2 lads from England, it made me happy. Not only because of the the photos of the bike they just built, but for their accompanying words. They opened their custom shop Bristol Bobbers in January 2016 and are not afraid to describe themselves as young, […]

Sons Of Speed Racing At 25th Daytona Biketoberfest Is Saturday October 21, 3.15 p.m.

On Saturday October 21st, at the New Smyrna Beach Speedway, thirteen daredevils will compete in races inspired by early twentieth-century board-track racing. Each one of them race a stripped-down motorcycle with a hand-made custom rigid frame fitted with a pre-1925 American V-Twin engine, with no clutch or brakes. Imagined by Custom Builder Billy Lane, Sons […]

Dished Gas Tank 2.03 Gallon Capacity

There is a Frisco and a deep tunnel Wasell version of this gas tank. Was missing this featured mid-tunnel version with a wide tunnel made to fit rubber mounted Sportster frames years 2004-2006, and of course custom applications. ◦ Undrilled mounting tabs ◦ Bungs for two 1/4″ NPT petcocks, one on each side. ◦ Dimensions: […]

Thought Of The Day

      “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill  

Motorcycle Parts Website

Roland Sands Presents Moto Beach Classic At Bolsa Chica (Huntington Beach, CA)

Tomorrow Saturday October 14, founder Roland Sands presents Moto Beach Classic, an event at the intersection of surf, moto and music. Roland has been dreaming about a beachfront moto event for years. Finally it’s going to happen tomorrow October 14. He has been given the keys to the kingdom at Bolsa Chica State Beach (Huntington […]

Legend REVO-A Clear Anodized Coil Suspension

Legend REVO-A adjustable coil suspensions for Harley-Davidsons are now available in clear anodized finish. They  provide superior ride quality and performance. The external knob has six adjustments, which allow the rider to fine-tune rebound for their personal riding style and ride quality preference. The new Clear Anodized REVO-As are available in 12” and 13” applications […]

American Flat Track Names Sturgis Buffalo Chip Best Event of 2017

American Flat Track presented the Sturgis Buffalo Chip with a major new “Best Event of the Year” Award Sunday evening at the organization’s annual award banquet held in Temecula, CA. A monumental partnership between American Flat Track and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® resulted in the epic, award-winning Buffalo Chip TT presented by Indian Motorcycle. The […]

The Indian Scout FTR750, Flat Track’s Most Dominant Motorcycle, Now Available in 2018 with $350,000 In Performance Incentives

Indian Motorcycle Racing, which captured the 2017 American Flat Track Manufacturer’s Championship, is offering professional flat track race teams and privateers unmatched incentives to compete on its premier Scout FTR750 race bike. More than $350,000 in contingency is available for those who ride an Indian for 2018. The Scout FTR750 powered arguably the most dominant […]

The Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle Brand Is For Sale.

It includes the intellectual property, all federally registered trademarks, the previous motorcycle frame and engine designs, as well as the expired patents that can only be effectively exploited by the owner of Excelsior-Henderson. The brand will be auctioned off by Mecum Auctions in Las Vegas on January 27, 2018 at the South Point Hotel & […]

Jeff Cochran Signature SpeedKing Swingarm

Maybe the most versatile custom swingarm you can find in the after-market world to create a bike where you can choose among several unique stances. It is offered by Custom Builder Jeff Cochran and will fit all Harle Big Twin 4-speed chain drive bikes from 1973 to 1984. Axle plates for 3/4” axle applications that […]

Putin’s 65th Birthday Gift. A Biker Bomber Jacket By Matchless London.

To celebrate Vladimir Putin’s 65th birthday on October 7th, legendary British motorcycle and clothing company Matchless London announced a leather bomber jacket inspired by the president of Russia. The $1,699 “Putin” jacket is crafted using a revolutionary leather treatment process that ensures to keep the wearer warm in minus 40 degrees Celsius weather. The jacket […]

Custom Sportster XL 1200 Reborn In Asia

 At the end of the 90’s beginning of the 00’s, the epicenter of custom bike building shifted from the USA to Europe, imposing – thanks to its German, Austrian and Swiss builders – a large quantity of drag style inspired creations. And now, members of the custom motorcycle industry are looking at fresh building ideas […]

Daytona Biketoberfest 25th Anniversary. October 19-22, 2017

“Not too hot, not too humid, October is an amazing time of year in the Daytona Beach area, just perfect for putting those knees in the breeze…” says the official Daytona Beach website. More than 100,000 motorcyclists are expected for the 25th anniversary celebration of Biketoberfest®, an extended weekend, annual event. Bike shows, live music, scenic […]

Thought Of The Day

      “The art challenges technology and the technology inspires the art” Unknown

The Skull Tattoo Watch. Special Edition.

This sophisticated special edition tattoo watch may be your first (removable) tattoo, or will complete those on your arms. It has two tones of 22 carat gold and palladium to create the different parts of the design. The watch face sparkles when it catches the light. thanks to the inside of the glass gilded using precious […]

The All-New 2018 Bonneville Speedmaster. Cruiser Awesomeness.

It was unveiled last Tuesday, and after the huge success of the Triumph Bobber launched one year ago – the fastest selling model in Triumph 115-year history – one could wonder if Triumph would be able to create another hit in such a short time. And the company didn’t disappoint, offering a Cruiser with brutally […]

Joke Of The Week

The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate father to start a family. On the day the proxy father was due to arrive, Mr Smith, kissed his wife goodbye and said ‘Well, I am off now, the man should be here soon’. Half an hour later, just by chance, a door […]

Mini LED Indicator Lights

These small dimensions multifunction lights – turn, run or brake – use the latest SMD LED Technology for high light intensity. Machined from billet aluminum. Very small dimensions (indicated below in mm) Front position light 12V-2.5 W) – Rear Light (12V-2 W) Thread M8. Europe Homologation. At Rizoma Lights.

1979 BMW R80 Boardracer

Can Boardracer genes be uncovered in any bike from any brand from any period? I guess yes if you use the services of a great custom builder. For this 1979 BMW R80 named “Skyway” the styling master is Jeremy Hutch from Santa Monica, California shop Hutchbilt. This project started as an average custom tweak but […]

Batwing Blades For Harley Touring Models

These flexible LED strips by CIRO perfectly conform to your batwing fairing. White LED driving lights illuminate the front of your bike while also doubling as amber turn signals when activated. Low profile, black circuit boards blend in seamlessly when power is off for a stealthy look. Easy installation with 3M automotive grade adhesive and […]

Eleanor. Dyna Nostalgia.

A little bit more than one month ago, as Harley-Davidson’s 2018 Softail-only line-up was announced, all Dyna models disappeared. Many Harley fans and custom builders were outraged when they learn that the Dyna, considered the the pure beloved descendant of the FXR, would no more be available to purchase, ride and customize. During these last […]

Annual V-Twin Expo By Easyriders Is Cancelled

With a first edition in February 2000 in Cincinnati, the V-Twin Expo by Esyriders was an annual trade show dedicated and reserved to all professionals of the V-Twin industry. Held at the Duke Energy Center, vendors were showing their new aftermarket parts and accessories to opinion leaders, journalists, distributors and motorcycle dealers while many seminars […]

All New Vintage Air Cleaners From Performance Machine.

Performance Machine designed a Vintage Air Cleaner matching the Vintage Caliper Line that they introduced a few years ago. The air cleaner case was stylistically designed with its smooth, machine-cut shapes that promote a nostalgic look. The drag-race inspired induction opening will guarantee the speed freaks to nod their heads in approval. Perhaps the obvious […]

Carbon Fiber Inlay Bar Clamps

Usually, stock top bar clamps are not too exciting parts. A Cool, simple & easy custom upgrade could be these carbon inlay top clamps by Brass Balls Cycles sold in natural (MSRP $64.95) or black finish (MSRP $69.95) • Precision machined from aircraft grade 6061 T6 billet aluminum • Real carbon fiber is inlaid by hand […]



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