At this day, it’s probably the pinnacle of bagger suspension. The Progressive Suspension performance 970 Series Shocks feature remote reservoirs mounted in front of the bags to allow for easy compression adjustment. Available in 12” or 13” lengths. For 1993-2014 Harley Baggers.
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Progressive Series Shocks With Remote Reservoir For Harley-Davidson Touring Models. How To Video.
Published by November 29th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Mikuni HSR42 Performance Carburetor Kits for Sportsters and Buells
Published by November 28th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Mikuni offers 2 different HSR42 Performance Carburetor Kits for Sportsters and Buells. One Kit, just for Sportsters includes a special airbox backing plate as shown to work with the stock oval cover and a Screamin’ Eagle high flow replacement filter. The other Kit, without the backing plate, works on both Buells and Sportsters with an aftermarket […]
2013 Netherlands Bigtwin Expo Custom Motorcycle Winners
Published by November 27th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Wheely Shop (Marc de Vriese) 1977 Yamaha XS 650. Dummy oil tank for electric components. Upside down Sachs Roadster front end. Blackmarket Customs. 2001 Buell M2 Cyclone Chopper. One-off Girder front end. Chain conversion. Fat Boy wheels. Internal throttle. Headlight from Citroen 2CV. P&D Custom Bikes (Chris Nichols & Dave Batchelar) 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster with […]
2nd Annual Miami Black Sunday Swap Meet. This Sunday December 1st.
Published by November 27th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Consider Black Sunday 2 the vintage motorcycle lover’s Black Friday. Instead of roaming aisles looking for this year’s electronic device, you’ll be surrounded by enough V-twins, thumpers and straight-fours to rev anyone’s engine. Black Sunday 2 roars onto the Miami scene for vintage motorcycle enthusiasts to meet up, trade parts and give their bikes some […]
For more than 30 years, like Henry Ford and the original Model A, you could have your Mustang seat in any color you wanted, so long as it was black. All that changes for 2014. A full array of colorful options and styles will be introduced to the media at the Long Beach International Motorcycle […]
Holiday Gift. Cruisin’ Bob’s – Summer Of 62 – By Larry Grossman.
Published by November 27th, 2013 in Editorial and Painters.Hot rod artist Larry Grossman released an updated version of one of his most famous painting “Cruising’ Bob’s – Summer Of 62” Now featured front and center is one of the most famous cars in hot rodding history: Norm Grabowski’s iconic “Kookie T”. This cool car was driven by hipster Ed “Kookie ” Byrnes in […]
Grand Prix Edition “Turbine” Air Cleaner for Harley Davidson
Published by November 26th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.One more choice in the popular category of round air cleaners. This new release belongs to the Grand Prix Edition of Precision Billet air cleaner series. Called “Turbine”, it features carbon fiber inlay under the 6061 T6 Billet aluminum cover. Available for EFI & Non-EFI Harley-Davidson motorcycles. MSRP in black as shown $419.00 (+S35 for […]
Energica. The First High-Performance Italian 100% Electric Superbike.
Published by November 26th, 2013 in Builders and Editorial.A “Green Dream” on 2 wheels, this electric bike built in Modena (the Italian Motor Valley), Energica is promoted as a machine with Superbike feelings offering thrill without compromising nature and the environment. Maximum speed is 150 mph (240 km/h). Range is 93 miles at 50 mph (150 km at 80 km/h) – 55 miles […]
It’s never a bad idea to start reading advice from those in the know. Written by well-known motorcycle and automotive author Doug Mitchel, How to Build a Café Racer starts with a history lesson. While those bikes were originally built in the UK for racing from café to café, the rage for Café Racers spread […]
Moto Guzzi, the world’s second oldest continuously operating motorcycle manufacturer, is a storied brand offering unmistakable bold styling. To the uninitiated, most Guzzi sport bikes look big, are not necessarily the easiest to handle although they very stable and able to zoom around the bends. But after losing weight, the Sport Guzzis are cheap and […]
Harley-Davidson Online Gift Guide
Published by November 24th, 2013 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.For the holidays, Harley-Davidson fans introduces a new Online Gift Guide h-d.com/holiday with most gifts priced under $100 and many under $50.. Below are a few great gifts for those on your “naughty list”. Built for business, the black leather and vinyl Rider Briefcase (P/N 93300092, $249.95) holds most 17-inch laptops and fits into hard […]
Old Empire Motorcycles 1000-Mile Road Trip To Deliver A Custom Bike To A Client
Published by November 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.How often a builder rides 1000 miles a newly built custom bike to deliver it to a client? Old Empire Motorcycles built “The Hunter”, a light weight bruiser genre-busting custom Honda CB250 Superdream and decides to ride it from the shop in Suffolk, Britain to the south of France where the client lives for a […]
Last Chance To Win This One-Off Ness Custom Victory
Published by November 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Time is running out for your chance to win and help support the National Motorcycle Museum and get a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Victory Cross Country motorcycle. Arlen Ness, one of America’s first motorcycle customizers, has produced some great and truly unique Victory Motorcycles. Here’s your last chance to win a one-off 2013 Victory, a bike […]
Riding A 30 Inch Custom Bagger. How Does It Feel?
Published by November 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Will have the opportunity very soon, but until now I never rode a 30 inch front wheel bagger. But moto journalist and friend of the industry Horst Roesler did it for me. And for this test ride, both in the Blackwood Forest mountain roads next to Baden-Baden and on the German autobahn, he borrowed the […]
Zipper’s Oiling System Upgrade Kit
Published by November 23rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.This Zipper’s Performance Kit is packaging 2 innovative oil system upgrades for all 2007-up Twin Cam® Engines and 1999-2006 engines equipped with hydraulic cam chain tensioners. Red Shift® Dual Piston Cam Chain Tensioners (Patent # 8,535,187) are a must-have for all 2007-up Twin Cam® performance applications. Red Shift® Cam Chain Tensioners are a direct-replacement product […]
New Harley-Davidson Wind Splitter Windshields For 2014 Touring Models
Published by November 22nd, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The new Wind Splitter delivers a combination of air-flow function and super-cool form. The swept-back design of these windshields complements the shape of the fairing and the inner dash panel, and adds height in the center where it counts to help decrease wind noise, and improves your ability to hear that sweet Boom! Box audio […]
Today’s Cleanest Custom Street Trackers.
Published by November 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Richard Pollock is the sole owner and employee of Southern California based Mule Motorcycles, a shop specializing in building performance bikes that have cool heritage styling. Pollock got a strong experience in Aerospace metal working and it shows in the tiniest details of all his creations. He gives himself extremely strict quality requirements because, as […]
Remote Cable Operated Master Cylinders, With Or Without Reservoir, For Custom Applications.
Published by November 22nd, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.They are cable operated, available with or without a reservoir, and for a true custom look can be installed almost anywhere suitable on your bike. They are all billet aluminum, sold polished or black. On top left, this is the master cylinder for the builder looking to get a true clean look with no master […]
Influential Artist Of The Kustom Kulture Sonny DePalma Left Us
Published by November 22nd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.It is with sadness that I report the passing yesterday of Sonny DePalma, one the most influential and inspiring artists of our generation. Sonny’s work, a combination of airbrush and paintbrush resulting in murals and graphics with a unique, crisp and clear 3-D style, is adorning many of the most acclaimed motorcycles and cars of […]
New Battistinis Wireframe Brake Arms For 2014 Harley-Davidson FLT Models
Published by November 21st, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Battistinis extends its line of Brake Arms in Wireframe design to the 2014 Harley-Davidson models. It’s a direct bolt-on application that requires absolutely no modification while still providing a true custom look to your foot controls. Of course, it complements the other Wireframe design parts already offered by Rikki Battistini. The brake arm uses a […]
Florida’s Premier Vintage Motorcycle, Cafe Racer And Scooter Show. Is December 7, 2013.
Published by November 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you are not far from Central Florida on December 7th, I recommend this on-day event where past will meet present, Cafe Racers and Scooters will share the streets of Orlando and the bike show parking lot, where the Mods will pacifically meet the Rockers, with pin-ups on stage and live music to entertain the […]
Harley-Davidson Offers 5 Reasons You Could Hate Yourself Next Spring
Published by November 21st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Advice from Harley….If you want to ride in April, take care of storage chores today. It just snowed in Sturgis. This means the motorcycling season will soon be over in much of the country. If off-season motorcycle storage is inevitable in your neighborhood, the service gurus at Harley-Davidson® remind you to do the job right. […]
The Elderly Irish Virgin. In a tiny village on the Irish coast lived an old lady, a virgin and very proud of it. Sensing that her final days were rapidly approaching and desiring to make sure everything was in proper order when she dies, she went to the town’s undertaker, (who also happened to be […]
New Custom Harley Wheels By Misfit Industries. New 32″ Size Included…
Published by November 20th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Misfit Industries has a new line of custom Harley Davidson wheels now available and in stock. This means when you order there is no waiting, the product ships immediately. Misfit Industries has teamed up with Mad Wheels to produce great designs for custom Harley touring and cruisers. The Misfit Ardent Wheel (top) and the Misfit […]
Royal Enfield Announces Motorcycle Sales Up 60% During 3rd Quarter 2013
Published by November 20th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield, a motorcycle division of Eicher Motors, announced a better than expected 60% sales increase during 3rd quarter 2013 versus year-ago quarter. Volume growth over the last five quarters has been in the 45-60% range. These positive results come from a better product mix and great success of its 500 cc bikes. Given the six-month […]
2013 Triumph Racing Season. Highlights
Published by November 20th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Triumph is aggressively taking strides to reclaim it’s title of “World’s Fastest”. 2013 was another great year for Triumph North America with its race bikes competing in AMA Road Racing, AMA Flat track, FIM Land Speed Racing. A tribute to all the Triumph racers.
