Held last December 6 to 8 in Bad Salzuflen, Germany and filling up 3 big halls, with the participation of 320+ exhibitors showing about 1000 motorcycles to which you add 260 custom bikes competing for bragging rights and prizes, this event is now Europe’s biggest. All the big names were there. A few postcards of […]
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Postcards From Germany 2013 Custombike And Aftermarket Parts Show
Published by December 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.All your digital life in a clean dashboard displaying the numbers that matter to you. From the number of emails that landed in your mailbox and that you will have to read or trash, to the number of comments posted on your social networks, to the number of miles you have run this week, to […]
Motorcycle Bluetooth Boomless Helmet Communication System
Published by December 17th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.UCLEAR, a company specializing in advanced audio solutions for communicating in high-noise and mobile environments, introduces the industry’s first boomless Bluetooth helmet communication system with multiple user intercom and unlimited range capabilities for the motor sports, snow sports, outdoor, and cycling communities. UCLEAR’s products eliminates boom microphones and analog communication found in most helmet communication […]
A Custom Motorcycle With Nothing More Than Its Vital Organs.
Published by December 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Professional work or improvised job? Pro or backyard builder? Stop to ask yourself these questions. The only answer to be made is, you have to know much more than the average “tinkering on bikes” guy to build a contraption like that. At least, the builder will please those who hates over chromed, highly polished theme […]
New Front Fenders For 21”, 23”, 26” And 30” Bagger Wheels
Published by December 15th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Roaring Toyz released 2 new fender styles to compliment the tall size front wheels that many install on their baggers, The “Classic” (left picture) which is exactly that, classic in design and the “Wraparound” (right) which follows the radius of the wheel perfectly. The “Classic” is for Harley-Davidson Touring Models with a 21″ front wheel […]
David Uhl Dedicates Painting To Steven Tyler To Support Charity
Published by December 15th, 2013 in Editorial and Painters.Yesterday December 14 at the New York IMS show, rock ‘n’ roll icon Steven Tyler was a featured guest during David Uhl’s unveiling of “The Reckoning”, a stunning oil on canvas to benefit arts and education in public schools. David created a monumental painting of Steven Tyler on a motorcycle riding through a crowd of […]
Last Chance To Win An Autographed Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Epiphone® Guitar
Published by December 15th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Time is running out. You have until Tuesday december 17, 2013 to register for an opportunity to win the limited edition Epiphone Coronet™ guitar autographed by 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip music festival performers, Alien Ant Farm, Fuel and Filter. The Sturgis Rally destination is giving away the collectible guitar through its “Rock the Holidays Guitar […]
New Harley_Davidson High Output Charging System Delivers 30% Power Increase
Published by December 14th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Designed and thoroughly tested on Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, this High Output Charging System is engineered to provide the generous battery charging performance required by a motorcycle loaded with powered accessories like heated seats and grips, decorative lighting and high-output audio systems. Harley-Davidson claims a 30% power increase (6 additional amps) than the stock charging system at […]
Holiday Gift For Your Kids. Bikers Are Animals. 4th In A Series Of Children’s Books.
Published by December 14th, 2013 in Books and Editorial.I liked very much – and my grand children too – the first 3 “Bikers Are Animals” children’s books by avid motorcyclist, author and cartoonist Paul Jamiol. Each of his books bring young readers into a world of motorcycle-riding animals, breaking down the stereotype that anyone who rides a motorcycle is bad and inspiring a […]
Indian Motorcycle Just Unveiled The Big Chief Custom. First Factory Custom Indian Chief Showcasing New Accessories.
Published by December 13th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.At the Indian Motorcycle display inside the International Motorcycle Show (IMS) at the Javits Center in New York City, Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today revealed a fully customized, Indian Chief Classic conceptualized and designed by Indian Motorcycle’s Industrial Design team. The “Big Chief Custom” is the first custom Indian Chief created around the 2014 […]
In the tradition of the way custom parts were designed and fabricated several decades ago, the Santa Clara little shop of Throwback MC Parts is producing these excellent looking Finned Rocker Boxes for Shovelheads and Finned Bird Blocker Cover for S&S E or G carburetors. The rocker boxes feature distinctive fins all over and accept […]
New Internet Address Extension .motorcycles Soon To Be Offered
Published by December 13th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Most internet addresses (URLs) end with familiar “top level domains” such as .com, .org or .edu. The non-profit ICANN organization (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is in the process of approving up to 1,400 domain extensions from the 22 currently available. Traditionally, technology companies bid for the right to acquire these domain names […]
Larry Little Named 2013 AMA Motorcyclist Of The Year
Published by December 13th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced that its AMA Motorcyclist of the Year is member Larry Little. Little, vice president and general manager of Marketplace Events, created a U.S. motorcycle show named AIMExpo that debuted in 2013 and brought buyers and sellers together in a bold new way. The AMA Motorcyclist of the Year recognizes […]
F4 Customs Offers 2014 Ultra Classic Electra Glide Replacement Windshields
Published by December 12th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Claims of better design, of better ergonomics, of less wind buffeting at high speed. Competition between windshield manufacturers intensifies. F4 Customs just released its own offering for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Street Glide. Available in many sizes 6-8-10-12-15” with a choice of clear, light or dark tint. F4 Customs claims that their shields are […]
Polaris Vice President Mark Blackwell Announced His Retirement
Published by December 12th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Mark Blackwell, the Vice President for Polaris Industries, announced his retirement to be effective at the end of 1st quarter of 2014. Mark Blackwell was a leading rider in the early days of motocross in the United States during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won the 1971 American 500cc Motocross title (a predecessor […]
Japanese couple is in an argument over ways of having highly erotic sex…. Husband: Sukitaki. Wife replies: Kowanini! Husband says: Toka a anji rodi roumi yakoo! Wife on her knees literally begging: Mimi nakoundinda tinkouji! Husband replies angrily: Na miaou kina tim kouji!. And you sit front of your screen, reading this as if you […]
Confederate Motorcycles Unveils The 2015 C2 P-51 Fighter
Published by December 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A marketing choice, very few Confederate motorcycles are sold each year. Still, every 18 months or so, Confederate Motorcycles unveil a new outlandish model mixing aluminum, stainless steel, titanium and carbon fiber into a very futuristic contraption. This one, called the C2 P-51 Fighter was created for Confederate by Pierre Terblanche, a former Ducati designer. […]
B.A.D.D. Bikers Against Drunk Drivers. Too Bad A Charity To Give To?
Published by December 11th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.On November 30, 2013, under the headline “How Does BADD (Bikers Against Drunk Drivers) Spends Your Money”, I published the main findings reported by Orlando WESH TV regarding the activities of this bikers charity and what is alleged to be a very poor return of benefits to injured bikers versus the amount of dollars raised. […]
New Harley-Davidson 19” And 16” Enforcer Wheels For Touring Models
Published by December 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Harley-Davidson® Touring model riders can roll some bling with the new Enforcer Custom Wheels (P/N 43300336 19-inch Front, P/N 40900346 16-inch Rear; $649.95 each) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. These wheels are brilliant polished and chrome-plated versions of the split five-spoke cast aluminum wheels featured as Original Equipment on the 2014 Harley-Davidson Street […]
New York International Motorcycle Show. Indian Motorcycle Offers Complimentary Admission To US Military Personnel This Saturday December 14.
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced a series of compelling reasons members of the U.S. Armed Forces should make plans to visit the International Motorcycle Show this Saturday, December 14 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. On Saturday only, Indian Motorcycle is sponsoring free admission to the show as one small token […]
Harley-Davidson Rewards Visa Credit Card
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.I will not recommend that you get one more credit card, especially just before the holidays, but if you look for a way to buy parts at a discount (via accumulating reward points) at any official Harley Davidson dealership, the harley-Davidson Visa Credit Card (issued by US Bank) may be for you. Of course, it […]
Roadsmith Launches Trike Conversion Kits For 2014 Harley-Davidson Rushmore Touring Models
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The one featured here is based on a two-tone Electra Gide Ultra Limited sporting a new 7-degree steering rake kit (previous Harley-Davidson FLH trikes used a 4-degree rake.) The Roadsmith designed “Rushmore Trike” features their well-known independent rear suspension for a much improved ride. The conversion retain the ABS braking system featured on the new […]
Hidden Fairing Support Bracket For Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Published by December 10th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Developed by Trask Performance, this inner fairing bracket is completely bolt-on onto the stock locations of the Harley Road Glide fairing. It is non obtrusive and will not interfere with the innards of the fairing. This brace eliminates the factory bracket and crash bar. Mounts inside between the inner and outer fairings for a clean […]
Diva. A Custom Motorcycle With German, Italian And English Accents.
Published by December 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.What do you get when an Italian custom builder wants to launch his shop with a radical bike design, using most of a German BMW R 1200 Boxer components and engine, but want to inject his creation with some English Cafe Racer/Italian sport bike DNA. The contraption seen here, displayed for the 1st time 3 […]
Harley-Davidson 4th Quarter U.S. Retail Sales Up 10 To 13 Percent?
Published by December 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.According to a research note provided to Powersports Business by Wells Fargo Securities analyst Tim Conder, U.S. retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in October-November quarter-to-date “are tracking up 10-13% driven by strength across all Harley product families” Conder goes on to write that “October year to year gains were stronger as November experienced normal season […]
The US States Where Motorcyclists Can Legally Run Red Lights
Published by December 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Legal.We all had this experience. Waiting an excruciating time for the red traffic light to turn green. And for some riding to work, it’s a daily experience. The reason are the intersections sensors unable to detect light vehicles with not enough metal like motorcycles. Confronted to this situation, some take illegal and potentially dangerous initiatives […]
