In 2011, after Big Dog Motorcycles went bankrupt, founder Sheldon Coleman started a small company in one of Big Dog’s former warehouse called Big Dog Motorcycle Performance Products (BDM), selling parts to Big Dog owners to maintain their bikes. For his new venture Coleman took new loans from Intrust Bank totaling more than 20 million […]
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Intrust Bank Takes Control Of All Big Dog Property. BDM Performance Products Ceased Operation.
Published by November 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Brough Superior Unveils A 90th Anniversary SS100 Model For 2014
Published by November 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You read it right. Brough Superior is back. In Milan at the EICMA Show, Brough Superior unveiled a new SS100 high performance luxury motorcycle for year 2014. It’s a 1000 cc V-twin Sport Classic designed as a 90th anniversary of the most famous Brough Superior model in the company’s illustrious history, replete with technical innovations […]
Harley-Davidson Compact Deflector For Sportster Models
Published by November 7th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A stripped-down wind and bug protection for Harley-Davidson Sportster Models. Like a great bikini, the new Compact Sport Wind Deflector (P/N 57400184, $249.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories offers just enough coverage… Shaped to smooth wind flow around the headlamp and handlebar mount gauges, this compact screen sits just above the headlamp and […]
In a small city of New Zealand, bees on bike create big buzz. Without consideration of brand, why do these bees love so much this motorcycle? This is the time of year – in NZ – when bees are out looking for new hives. They’ll find somewhere to cluster and send scouts out to look […]
Caterham Debuts Its First Ever Motorcycles At 2013 EICMA Show
Published by November 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Catherham is a small Group used to be known for producing a handful of custom Lotus Roadsters each year. Since 2006, the company has diversified, opening several divisions (Caterham F1 Team, Caterham GP2 Racing, Caterham Technology & Innovation, Caterham Composites, Caterham Moto Racing Team Moto2 and Caterham Cars). The company is now entering the motorcycle […]
RoadLok. A Locking System With A Factory Look Permanently Mounted To Your Motorcycle.
Published by November 6th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The RoadLok is a locking system that safely and effectively prevents roll away theft. The system is designed to be permanently mounted on a motorcycle, eliminating the need for storing the lock while riding. Additionally, the system’s permanently mounted design prevents any movement, making it virtually impossible to damage calipers and fenders or injure the […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500. Deliveries Second Quarter Of 2014. (Part 6)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Built for the urban environment of a new generation of riders around the globe, the all-new Revolution X V-Twin engine Street 750 and 500 will be available in the second quarter of 2014 in the US, Italy, Spain, Portugal and India. More countries will come later in 2014 and 2015. Pricing will vary by market […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 500. 3 Street Custom Concepts. (Part 5)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.During the introduction of the new Harley Street 750 and 500 in Milan, 3 Street concept bikes build by 3 Harley-Davidson stylists were also unveiled. These models are not for sale and are used only for the purpose of demonstrating the customization possibilities of the Street using already available genuine Harley parts. Three style: Cafe […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500 Motorcycles. The Street Is Where I live (Part 4)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500 Reveal In Milan. The Video. (Part 3)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Yesterday evening November 4, 2013 in Milan, the new Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 500 reveal moment with Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer and Frank Savage, Styling Manager, brought the motorcycles into the public eye for the first time.
New Harley-Davidson Street 750 And Street 500. First Known Details (Part 2)
Published by November 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These 2 models represent an agressive move, but one that many in the industry, including myself, were expecting. These last years, it became increasingly clear that future motorcycle sales growth will not come from the big, heavy and expensive motorcycles, but from smaller ones to expand the domestic market before the baby boomers are gone, […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Reveals The Street 750 And Street 500 On An All-New Platform (Part 1)
Published by November 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A few minutes ago, in Milan, Italy on the eve of the EIMCA Show opening, Harley-Davidson revealed 2 new Dark Custom™ motorcycles designed for young urban riders around the world. The Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 and Street™ 500 motorcycles – the first all-new platform from Harley-Davidson in 13 years – are built for urban environments with […]
Custom Harley Blackline By Shaw Speed & Custom
Published by November 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You already know through my features that South Of England based Shaw Speed & Custom is not your average official Harley-Davidson dealer. Now in its 11th year, the dealership has won the prestigious Bar and Shield 6 times with the Shaw Speed Custom division collecting gold in many important European bike shows and even a […]
Custom Chrome Europe To Move In 2014 To New Headquarters With Ultra Modern Parts Warehouse
Published by November 3rd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.While Custom Chrome USA remains discreet, Custom Chrome Europe, the European market leader for the distribution of aftermarket custom parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson, continues its expansion by building near Bingen, Germany new headquarters and a much larger warehouse to offer better logistics to its clientele. The idea and concept behind the new corporate structure […]
LED Headlamp With Incorporated Front Turn Signals
Published by November 3rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.With its incorporated LED front turn signal, the 7″ Phase 2 HedLED is looking like no other competitor headlamp. Because of high tech in technology – LED’s are drawing less current than an incandescent lamp – it will work as well on the high output system of a new Bagger than on an older Panhead […]
Nero MKII By Chinese Custom Builder Bandit 9.
Published by November 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When last February I published for the 1st time the work of Chinese Custom Builder Bandit 9, I expected quite a few negative or at least skeptical reactions regarding the quality of the featured bike. None… Proving that the negative attributes attached to Chinese manufacturing doesn’t necessarily affect its individual craftsmen. Since its creation in […]
US Motorcycle Sales Sharply Up in September. Only 1% For Year To Date. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) September on-highway motorcycle sales jumped 16.1% versus same month last year for a total of 26,110 units. Year to date (September 30), motorcycle sales are up only 1% for a total of 274,578 sold units. […]
A new twist for the iconic Harley-Davidson Batwing fairing. Custom Builder Greg Rice incorporated to it his own “Psychotic Hood Scoop” with LED lighting , then added 2 sets of bright LED’s turn signals for the result you see here. Fiberglass construction, white gel coated and ready to finish to your specifications. Sold complete with […]
Aluminum Chassis Kits For Sportster And Triumph. Made In Indonesia At Unbeatable Prices.
Published by November 1st, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.When you think custom motorcycles outside the United States, Indonesia is probably not a region coming to your mind. Surprise: in this 238 million people country, the world’s fourth most populous, there are custom builders with a passion for American V-Twin motorcycles, aftermarket part vendors and even a big show, the Kustom Show of Yogjakarta. […]
Harley-Davidson Screaming Eagle Tappets May Increase Durability By 25%
Published by November 1st, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.New Screamin’ Eagle® Tappets (P/N 18572-13, $249.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are designed to deliver superior tappet life in high-performance Harley-Davidson Twin Cam and Sportster engine applications. Large, high-capacity needles in the roller bearing assembly improve reliability when operating with high-lift cams, high-pressure valve springs, and in high-RPM applications. The needle bearings are 25 […]
New Harley-Davidson Sportster Cannon Mufflers Add More Power And More Aggressive But Still Friendly Tone
Published by October 31st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Recently released at the Harley-Davidson Summer Dealer Meeting, these Screamin’ Eagle® Street Cannon Mufflers (P/N 64900208 Chrome, $419.95; P/N 64900209 jet black, $459.95) boost the performance of a 2014 Harley-Davidson® Sportster® motorcycle. They are 3.25-inch high-flow mufflers matching the head pipes of all 2014 Sportster® models and are specifically tuned to deliver improved performance and […]
Breaking News. Intrust Bank Files For foreclosure On Remaining Big Dog Motorcycles Property And Sheldon Coleman Jr. Personally.
Published by October 31st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Intrust Bank started foreclosure proceedings on Sheldon Coleman Jr, personally and several of his corporate entities including the buildings where Big Dog Motorcycles was housed until its closure in 2011 and the building where BDM Performance Products, the company founded after the demise of Big Dog Motorcycles, was doing e-commerce of custom parts and gear […]
Rossmeyer’s Closing Beach Street Daytona Museum, Store And Diner
Published by October 31st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Today Thursday october 31, 2013 at 5 p.m., the Rossmeyer’s family is closing its store/museum/diner location at 290 North Beach Street in Daytona. In 1994, the building became the site of the original official Rossmeyer’s Of Daytona Harley-Davidson dealership until 2011 when it became only a Bruce Rossmeyer/Harley-Davidson museum/merchandise store with diner. The museum is […]
Painting by Rosson Crow.
New Norton Motorcycles Shipped To The U.S.A. First Time In 30+ Years.
Published by October 30th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A first contingent of new Norton Commando 961 models has been shipped to the US, marking the return of the UK brand in the country after 30+ years of absence. Norton proposes three 961 models: Commando SF, Cafe Racer and Sport. To get started Norton Motorcycles USA CEO Dan Van Epps has already selected 9 US […]
Velocity’s Cafe Racer Returns November 6, 2013 For An All-New Season
Published by October 30th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Cafe Racer is an all-access look into the culture and creation of Café Racer motorcycles. The unmistakable elements of Café Bikes have made this two-wheeled subculture the home for Hollywood stars, underground builders and adrenaline junkies worldwide. Hosted by motorcycle buff, Mike Seate, each one-hour episode of the new season will now follow 2 bikes […]
