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Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Operation Ride Home. Indian Motorcycle And Jack Daniel’s Partner To Help Send Armed Services Personnel Home For The Holidays.
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday December 6 at the International Motorcycle Show (IMS) in Long Beach, CA Indian Motorcycle – America’s first motorcycle company, donated the ‘No 7’ serial number of a custom 2014 Indian Chief Vintage to support “Operation Ride Home,” a partnership program between Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA designed to help junior-enlisted service […]
2014 Dubai Motor Tuning Show
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This show info is for all my readers in the Middle East and those of Europe – mostly from Germany – who attended last year’s inaugural edition of this show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2nd edition of the Middle East Motor & Tuning Show (MEMTS) for custom motorcycles and cars will take place […]
India Slowly Replacing China As Manufacturing Hub. Believe it or not, India is quietly becoming a production hub of high end vehicles for export to China. Harley Davidson, Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM and Mahindra and Mahindra have preferred to set up manufacturing facilities in India rather than in low cost China, and export the output […]
Progressive Suspension 944 Series Shocks And others Now Available For Harley-Davidson Project Rushmore Models
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Harley-Davidson Project RUSHMORE has introduced design and technology enhancements that recalibrate the expectations of the touring motorcyclist. With some updates like styling, improved power and braking performance and enhanced rider ergonomics impacting the way suspension components work. With that in mind, Progressive Suspension has spent the last few months working through each change and confirming […]
The Bully. A Custom Buell By Deus Ex Machina
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A (very) short movie about the latest bespoke Buell built from Woolie’s Workshop. A few cool images to encourage you to start building something…
Triumph Launched 10 Models In India. Doesn’t Expect To Sell More bikes Than Harley.
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After 2 years of hesitation about launching its brand in India, last Thursday Triumph Motorcycle Ltd officially launched 10 models in this country. Triumph has modest objectives for the next 2 years with a target of 1500 bikes by the end of 2015. Paul Stroud, Triumph’s global director of marketing and sales, confirmed what all […]
Reaching A New Low With XL Bag Extensions For Harley Touring Bikes.
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.One of the ways to giving a better stance to your touring bike is to visually lower it without necessarily lower your bike. You can use deeper bags, or just bolt-on decorative extensions like these new ones by CycleSmiths. Made of strong billet aluminum (not plastic!), you just bolt them on through the bottom of […]
Bringing To Market 2 Retro Style Motorized Bicycles
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On July 17th, I reported on the winners of the Motorized Bicycle Challenge, an event organized by Local Motors, a crowd funding operation whose commitment is to “Empower A World Of Vehicle Innovations.” First place winner was Ianis Vasilatos from Romania with a beautiful retro innovation design concept pairing classic components with modern technology and […]
Wayne Pierce Family Museum 50+ Motorcycle Collection To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas On January 8th, 2014
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year’s smashing Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at Bally’s Hotel & Casino represented several prestigious private collections, attracted buyers from around the globe, saw a world record made for the 1939 BMW Rennsport 255 Kompressor at nearly a half-million dollars, and achieved more than $2.6-million in total. Following that success, Bonhams is now very pleased […]
New King Detachable Rack For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by December 4th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The new oversized King Detachable Two-Up Luggage Rack (P/N 50300054 Chrome , P/N 50300058 Gloss Black; $234.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories adds extra capacity for cross-town or cross-country rides. The classic harp-shaped rack is constructed of welded-and-polished, large-diameter steel rod, and is rated to carry up to 30 pounds. The fixed side extensions offer […]
Voxan Brand Reborn With The Launch Of An Electric Motorcycle
Published by December 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Voxan is the French motorcycle manufacturer launched by Jacques Gardette whose 1st prototype was shown in 1997 and the first production model released in 1999. The Voxan Roadster, Cafe Racer, Scrambler, Black Magic and Charade Racing (all using a 72-degree 996 cc V-Twin engine) had very little success, and although the company signed its 23rd […]
Tonight. Café Racer TV Features Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycles As Art Exhibition
Published by December 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Footage shot at the Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycles As Art exhibition will air tonight Wednesday, Dec. 4, on Café Racer TV at 10 p.m. ET and again Thursday, Dec. 5 at 1 a.m. ET on Velocity. The Café Racer TV series gives viewers a look into the culture and craft of the Café Racer. In the […]
A lot of you are commenting that you don’t like, don’t buy, don’t wear motorcycle branded clothing. Well, if you still want to show the kind of guy or gal you are, you may like wearing this tee with a graphic showing a full set of wrenches. Doesn’t matter if you are just tinkering at […]
Harley-Davidson Declares Dividend
Published by December 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.21 per share for the fourth quarter of 2013. The dividend is payable December 27, 2013 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on December 17, 2013. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor […]
Lots of Ape Hanger bars to choose from are produced by many custom shops. But these ones are a little bit different. They were designed keeping in mind the frequent problem encountered when running your wiring inside the bars. The Dlux Gorilla Ape hangers feature a threaded cap at the top and a capped opening […]
Your engine And Transmission Are In Harm’s Way And You Don’t know.
Published by December 3rd, 2013 in Driveline, Editorial and Engines.Many don’t know, some don’t want to know and others forget. Motor friction creates unwanted metal particles, creating a contamination that is circulated millions of times between each of your oil changes, polishing (wearing) down the metal until the engine is worn out. These particles are measured in microns and don’t expect your oil filter […]
Indian Motorcycle Hits The Streets Of Los Angeles And New York And Beyond
Published by December 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its plans for the International Motorcycle Shows in Long Beach, Calif. and New York, NY which run respectively from Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8 at the Long Beach Convention Center and Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. […]
When you live on a farm, your perception is a little bit different… A farmer drove to a neighbor’s farmhouse and knocked at the door. A boy, about 9, opened the door. “Is your dad or mom home?” said the farmer. “No, they went to town.” “How about your brother, Howard? Is he here?” “No, […]
A Harley Shovelhead Full Of Tricks
Published by December 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.At first glance it just looks like a very nice reborn Shovelhead. Then spend some time looking closer and you will find out that this machine is much more than it appears. The list of tricks is very representative of the work of builder Bernard Massard at his south France custom V-Twin Mechanic shop. Starting with […]
Harley-Davidson. Exporting Freedom.
Published by December 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Probably the best marketing video of Harley-Davidson Motor Company in a very long time. Shot at the York Plant, Pennsylvania (Fabricates, paints and assembles Softail and Touring motorcycles for worldwide distribution. 3,106 employees)
New “Nasty Bastard” Exhaust System For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by December 1st, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Misfit Industries just released a new 2 into 1 performance motorcycle exhaust system named “The Nasty Bastard”. Pipes feature a nice inlayed metal mesh and plating for a custom look that will probably turn heads. The inlets are precision fitted for optimum flow & placement into the original mounting points of the Harley Davidson 1998 […]
New Harley Zeppelin Air Adjustable Seat Pumps Up Comfort
Published by November 30th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.By keeping blood flowing on a long ride, Harley-Davidson claims that this new air adjustable seat can add hours to your saddle time. These new seats have a super sleek profile and a new hand pump. The new design features relief cut-outs and an internal adjustable air bladder system based on advanced technology that distributes […]
How does BADD (Bikers Against Drunk Drivers) Spends Your Money? An Ongoing Investigation…
Published by November 30th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.In and out of the motorcycle industry, more and more charities bring more than dollars to support a cause, a lot of controversy about how the raised funds are used… For the past three months, WESH 2 News, an NBC-affiliate television station serving Orlando, is Investigating BADD (Bikers Against Drunk Drivers), digging into the charity […]
Custom Harley-Davidson Breakout® To Introduce The New Metzeler 23” ME888 Front Tire
Published by November 29th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A good promo for both the Harley Breakout® model, the new Metzeler 23” 888 front tire and of course for the builder Thunderbike Germany. The factory Breakout, launched by Harley as a “long and low-slung Softail® model with distinctive finishes and specific components”, went through a long list of cosmetic improvements, most of them belonging […]
National Insurance Crime Bureau. New York City Is Motorcycle Theft Capital.
Published by November 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Are you living in a city or state with a very high percentage of motorcycle thefts? It may explain, at least in part, the insurance premium you are paying. The NICB (National Crime Bureau published its statistics for 2012. Highest theft cities? New York, the city where thieves never sleep. Then Las Vegas, where your […]
