The purpose of a steering damper is to stabilize the front fork and help offset any possible wobble. You see it installed on many types of bikes from Bobbers to Choppers, but never until now on touring bikes. Custom Cycle Engineering has developed the 1st Steering Damper system specific to the Harley-Davidson Dresser models. Custom designed […]
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Steering Damper For A Smoother Ride On Your Harley Dresser
Published by November 20th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.New Triple Tree Kit To Install A 23” Front Wheel On A 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring Model While Still Keeping The Stock Trail
Published by November 19th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Succeeding the X23 kit for 1997 to 2013 touring model bikes with a 23” front wheel, Hawg Halters is launching the X23 triple tree kit for 2014 models. The new kit maintains the stock trail geometry, ease of installation and performance of the earlier version for a clean and safe mounting of a 23” and […]
For Street And Track. New Öhlins 2014 TTX GP Hypersport and Racing Shock
Published by November 19th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Hot and ready for the grid after winning the AMA Pro National Guard Superbike title, and sweeping the podium with Josh’s Herrin and Hayes of Monster Energy Graves Yamaha, and Martin Cardenas of Yoshimura Racing Suzuki, respectively, Öhlins introduces the latest version of its multi-time, championship-winning twin-tube technology shock, the TTX GP. On the TTX […]
New DP Customs Box Pipe Exhaust System For Sportsters. Cool, Clean, Tuneable.
Published by November 17th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.When I featured the “Black & White” custom Sportster built by DP Custom Cycles, your comments were extremely positive. One of the parts of special interest was the one-off “boxed” custom exhaust system equipping this creation. Sportster owners began to harass DP shop owners and brothers Jarrod and Justin Del Prado, begging them to fabricate […]
Tattoodo. World’s First Social Marketplace For Tattoo Designs.
Published by November 17th, 2013 in Customs and Editorial.Looking for a tattoo, want to submit your idea and see how some of the best tattoo designers would execute it? Think of Tattoodo as a social network where you can watch your tattoo come to life. Some of the best visual artists from all over the world will compete to get your business. You […]
How ‘I Love Lucy’ Inspired ‘American Chopper’
Published by November 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Pilgrim Studios produces a ton of programming for a bunch of networks like Discovery, HISTORY, Syfy, Lifetime, OWN, Animal Planet, WE TV and National Geographic Channel. From concept development to network delivery, they do it all. Dina Gahchman, contributor at Forbes, interviewed Pilgrim Studios’ owner Piligian about reality shows and the new Orange County Choppers […]
New Corbin Dual Touring Saddle For 2014 Indian Chief Models
Published by November 15th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.It was expected to see aftermarket vendors coming up very fast with new parts and accessories to customize the new Indian Chiefs launched only 3 months ago. For seats, Corbin appears to be the first company to do so with a new Dual Saddle offered in several options for setup and finish. As Corbin always […]
Another Steve McQueen Motorcycle On The Auction Block.
Published by November 15th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This one it’s a 1938 Harley-Davidson WLD Solo Sport wearing original paint from the factory with odometer showing 21,000 miles. McQueen’s ownership is fully documented and goes with motorcycle, including: original bill of sale from estate sale, odometer statement from estate sale, original auction catalog from estate sale and 1984 Certificate of Authenticity. Also includes […]
Why We Ride. Playing At A Theater New You.
Published by November 15th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.“Why We Ride”, the beautiful and I must add intelligent documentary (see the trailer HERE) about the passion of the riders and the soul of their machines, is coming to a theater near you. Tell your friends, riding buddies and others to come out and see this film. Theatrical Release Update with the location, time […]
Hybrid Custom Bike. Just The Right Amount Of Wrong.
Published by November 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Everything is very unusual about this new builder and his contraption. It’s his first custom bike project and to get started in the business he chose to mix a Ducati Pantah, a Cagiva Ala and a 1984 Azzura! For the Italian pre-disposition, he got an excuse: he is born Italian although splitting his time between […]
On Duty Alabama Cop Caught On Video Drag Racing His Harley Police Motorcycle.
Published by November 14th, 2013 in Editorial and Videos.When a cop is caught red handed on a video, it’s usually not for drag racing his police motorcycle while on duty. The Alabama cop in question had to turn in his badge after a biker posted on YouTube a video whose footage show him drag racing the cop on his police Harley. At a […]
Harley-Davidson Will Launch First The Street 750 In India. Not the Street 500. Without any given justification for this decision, Harley-Davidson India mentioned in its Facebook page that the Street 750 will be the first Street model introduced in India. For sure both the 750 and 500 will be manufactured in this country (except those […]
Shifter Linkages Like You Never Saw Before
Published by November 13th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.You are the firsts to see them. A Florida machine shop, until now not involved with motorcycle parts, made these bad ass shifter linkages (no name, yet) Even if they are not your style, you must admit it’s a brand new design for motorcycle shifter rods, They are 10” OAL 1.74” at the center OD […]
400 Part Time Jobs Available Right Now At Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations
Published by November 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After reducing its permanent workforce during the years following the 2008 US recession, Harley-Davidson decided to use a more flexible workforce strategy, hiring temporary workers when customer demands require a ramp up in production. Harley-Davidson’s Springettsbury Township Vehicle Operations in York, Pennsylvania is currently starting the hiring of 400 casual workers, part of a seasonal […]
Zipper’s Knows Sportsters. Their Street To Strip Performance Strategies.
Published by November 13th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.During more than a decade Zipper’s cut their teeth and built their products performance reputation racing Sportsters (5 National Drag Racing Championships and over 60 National and World Records.) Strong of their racing knowledge, Zipper’s offers street-to-strip performance strategies for riders of all kinds. Below a few of them. Red Shift® Performance Cams: Zipper’s Performance […]
Indian Rides Application. Version 2.0.((iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod Touch) has been completely redesigned and introduces many new features and improvements to help you improve your riding experience, riding your favorite routes and encounter new ones along the way. You can grab Indian rides on iTunes or Google Play. With this application, you can […]
Did You Know? The Oldest Continually Operated Harley-Davidson Dealer In The US.
Published by November 12th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Columbus, Ohio A.D. Farrow Harley-Davidson holds the longevity record in the United States, selling Harleys without interruption since 1912, a total of ,ore than 101 years. Alfred D. Farrow and his wife, Lillian, opened the original Harley-Davidson dealership in Nelsonville. By 1924, they moved their operation to Columbus and took over a dealership on N. […]
A Guy stuck his head into a barbershop and asked, ‘How long before I can get a haircut? The barber looked around the shop full of customers and said, ‘About 2 hours.’The guy left. A few days later, the same guy stuck his head in the door and asked, ‘How long before I can get […]
Best Custom At 2013 Swiss Performance Show
Published by November 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Some bike shows reward the most original radical bikes (some will read unrideable.) Others give the gold to the custom project closest to what people want to ride and could possibly build in their garage or request to be done by their local shop. Because your emails always remind me that you want publication of […]
Harley-Davidson Issues A Recall On 2014 Model Year Trikes
Published by November 10th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.All the trikes affected were manufactured between July 24, 2013 and September 2, 2013. The recall is due to an incorrectly machined part which may result in allowing the motorcycle to have an “excessive steering angle” allowing the inner fairing to contact the brake fluid reservoir resulting in a loss of brake fluid.” There is […]
Küryakyn Introduces Expanded “Bahn” Line For Victory Models
Published by November 10th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Electrical.Slowly but surely, the range of after-market parts for Victory models is expanding. Küryakyn introduces a new line of covers and accents named “Bahn” (the German word for road or street.) Initial products in Küryakyn’s Bahn line include left and right side ignition covers, as well as crank and clutch covers with other products in […]
Former Marine Sues Harley-Davidson Dealership For Exploiting His PTSD To Sell Him A New Motorcycle
Published by November 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.A 25 yo former Marine named Brett Smit is alleging that a Harley-Davidson dealership in Irvine, California took advantage of his PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) to sell him with a brand new motorcycle. In a first case ever of this nature, on October 30th the Marine has filed a lawsuit against the dealership. Smith […]
Postcards From Milan EICMA International Motorcycle Show
Published by November 9th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.EICMA is considered the world’s largest motorcycle show totally devoted to two-wheel vehicles. This week, all major manufacturers and vendors descended upon Milan for the show 71st edition. “Motorcyclists have changed” was this year’s slogan, The first 2 days are reserved for media representatives and trade operators , the 3 remaining are consumer days( show […]
Harley Touring Bike Fork Tube Covers By Trask Performance
Published by November 9th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.An easy bolt-on cosmetic improvement for your Harley bagger, these V-Line fork covers are thicker than stock and precision CNC machined out of 6061 T-6 aluminum. They are sold in chrome or black and can be completed with saddlebag latches and floorboards featuring the same V-Line design. MSRP for pair is $389.90. Trask Performance Online or […]
Motion Pro Steering Stem Tool Driver For Most Harley-Davison Motorcycles
Published by November 8th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A new simple stem tool to remove and install tapered roller bearing at the base of steering stem. It fits most Harley Davidson motorcycles with tapered roller bearings at base of steering stem. Durable black oxide finish with laser engraved logo. Compact design to fit within steering stops on lower triple clamp. Removal process requires […]
