Not built to wow the judges at the Bike Show. Even not to impress your friends. Just a nice Dyna Lowrider with many custom touches for your own pleasure, an every day ride, freeze, rain or shine. Steve Carr from Samson V-Twin (formerly from Lightning Rod Motorcycles) takes carburated Dyna Lowriders (2001-2003) with low mileage […]
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Motorcycle Exhibit Documents The New Wave Of Women Who Ride
Published by October 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.On September 12, 2013, under the headline “Women On Motorcycles”, I featured the photographic work of Lanakila MacNaughton, a Portland based young photographer and motorcyclist. Through her lens (Hasselblad CM), her mission is to reveal the beautiful women that live to ride, present female riders from all different communities, riding backgrounds, and styles, and maybe help […]
Norton Motorcycles Into Canada, Heading Soon For The US. First delivery of the Norton Commando model were made in Canada 2 weeks ago. Dan Van Epps, CEO of Norton America, has stated that in the U.S “final specifications and model details were hashed out in preparation for the upcoming production of U.S. Commando 961 models.” […]
Lighting Systems For Harley Road Glide
Published by October 9th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Derik Jones is a Road Glide enthusiast and proves it again by launching a new line of “Hellacious” styling lightning systems conceived for this specific Harley-Davidson model. They all replace the existing stock assembly without requiring the removal of the outer fairing. In this new line, the “Predator” that you can install in less than […]
1975 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead with Brian, photographed by Frank Bott
Baker Drivetrain Offers A One-Week Turnaround Transmission Rebuild And Update Program
Published by October 9th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Your transmission is stock Harley or Big Dog or Baker out of warranty. Maybe your transmission is starting to drip oil or you are missing 1 or 2 gears. You want your tranny to be fixed right and fast. Who better than BAKER, the Drivetrain Authority to do it? How fast? What about 1 week or […]
Lehman Trikes Announces The Trinity LLS Trike For Harley-Davidson® FLH® models
Published by October 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The revived Lehman Trikes from Spearfish, South Dakota (Craig L. Arrojo, President), launched The Trinity LLS for FLH Harley-Davidson models. The trike features an independent suspension for a preeminent three-wheel experience for riders and couples. The Dual H-Arm suspension provides the proper geometry for consistent handling and precise control. An optional “Adjustable Lean Control” (ALC) […]
Indian Motorcycle Releases Fall Collection Of Riding Gear And Casual Apparel
Published by October 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company just announced its new fall 2013 collection of motorcycle riding products, casual apparel lines and gift items for fans of Indian Motorcycle and motorcycle enthusiasts for the upcoming holiday season. Indian states that each riding product has been carefully designed and developed to meet the high expectation of a […]
Thanks to many websites, comparison of automobile insurance rates is easy. Much more difficult for motorcycle premiums and what they really cover. The Auto Pros USA Company has developed its average motorcycle insurance comparison database online. This database covering domestic and foreign brands now features hundreds of different providers for insurance able to offer rates […]
All-New Series “Orange County Choppers” Premiering On CMT November 16.
Published by October 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Paul Teutul Sr. returns to television, this time on CMT for a new “Orange County Choppers” 8-episode series premiering Saturday, November 16 at 9:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT. Content? Same as usual: “Senior” takes on the most challenging bike builds of his careers, navigates tight deadlines, shows lofty ego. All this with the complicity of a team […]
You already know that 8 of the new 2014 Harley-Davidson models (Rushmore Project) have been conceived to pass faster, stop quicker, see further at night, communicate better and offer a better music experience. For its new commercial Harley did some “crowd sourcing”, casting real-life riders through Twitter and asking them their favorite cover version of […]
The purpose of this feature is not about giving you a technical explanation on motorcycle turbocharging or supercharging. Let’s just say that when properly setup, a motorcycle equipped with one of these 2 systems is offering one of the zaniest white-knuckle experiences you’ll ever enjoy. If you haven’t ridden one, you need to and you […]
RKB Kustom Speed 2013 Voted “Artistry In Iron” Champion At Las Vegas Bikefest
Published by October 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During this weekend, 20 hot custom bikes were competing in the “Artistry In Iron” championship during Las Vegas Bikefest. Yesterday Saturday October 5, 2013, at 6 pm at the Las Vegas Cashman Center, organizer Mindi Cherry announced the 2013 champion, unanimously voted the winner by his peers competing against him. Rick Bray from California based RKB […]
BUB Seven Streamliner To Challenge Current 376.156 MPH Land Speed World Record
Published by October 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Denis Manning, designer and builder of the BUB Seven Streamliner, is scheduled to attend the Cook Land Speed Shootout October 10th-14th 2013, on Utah’s legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) and AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) sanctioned event will gather the top motorcycle competitors for a battle against the current world record […]
Zipper’s Twin Cam® 95″ and 103″ Cylinder Exchange Program. No Wait…
Published by October 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Zippers offers a new exchange program with no wait to have your cylinders sized. Their Twin Cam cylinders are in stock, fitted and ready to ship. Forged Wiseco pistons with moly-coated skirts in three different dome configurations allow you to choose the correct compression for your application. Cylinder kits include rings, pins, clips and a […]
Wayne Pierce Family Collection Of Motorcycles To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas January 9, 2014
Published by October 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It will be the 4th annual Bonhams Las Vegas Auction Of Motorcycles at Bally’s Hotel and Casino. On the block, all offered with no reserve, over 50 motorcycles from the extensive Wayne Pierce family museum collection. Among the machines is a first-year Harley-Davidson Sportster believed to be the 10th XL883 produced in 1957, a 1933 Harley […]
2014 Motus Motorcycles In Motion For Final Validation Test
Published by October 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.The 2014 American motorcycles Motus MST and MSTR are undergoing their final validation in Utah, a State chosen for its range of altitudes, temperatures, surfaces, big-sky roads … and low risk of encounter with road law enforcement. Motus state the testing bikes have 30,000 miles under their tires and that so far it’s all good.
Mustang’s “Think Pink” Limited Edition Seats To Raise Money For Breast Cancer Research
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one of the motorcycle companies to participate in this campaign is Mustang Seats. The “Comfort For A Cause” campaign, complete with the hallmark pink ribbons, was created to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s efforts to find a cure. Mustang is helping people to “think pink.” “We […]
More Love For Your Harley Sportster. New Progressive Suspension 412 Cruise Series Shocks
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.The new 412 Cruise is a perfectly balanced recipe of lowered stance, ride quality and modest price point. By combining a flat-wire spring with a progressive main spring the 12.5” shock sits like an 11.5” unit, yet utilizes the full stroke as terrain demands it. The result is a lowered shock that rides like traditional […]
Be “Cooler” With New Triple Vent System Jackets From Harley-Davidson
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Harley-Davidson® is introducing the all-new Triple Vent System (TVS) air management strategy that delivers an all-new level of touring comfort. “When riders asked us for an abrasion-resistant motorcycle jacket that delivered more body cooling venting, our MotorClothes® team went to the ultimate place to engineer maximum airflow: the wind tunnel,” said Christian Walters, Director General Merchandise. “It […]
Good Bye To The Iconic Volkswagen Combi
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After 6 decades, Volkswagen is ending the production of the iconic Volkswagen Combi. Baby boomers among you remember its glory days at the time of the Vietnam war protests, when it became a symbol of the hippie community, synonymous of freedom on the road… The Combi was made in Brasil since 1957 and 1,800,000 […]
Jesse James Re-Introducing The AllState Tires In The US. West Coast Choppers Is Exclusive Distributor..
Published by October 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.This morning, Jesse James informed me that he just became the exclusive seller in the US of all AllState motorcycle tires. For the youngsters among you who never heard about ALLState, the brand was very popular in the 1940’s and 50’s for cars, bicycles and motorcycles and was distributed by Sear & Roebuck. The AllState […]
30TH Anniversary Love Ride. October 20, 2013
Published by October 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the Love Ride celebrates 3 decades of great performances to raise money for great causes . The day will begin at Glendale Harley-Davidson (3717 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204) and ends at Castaic Lake Recreation Area (32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384) First, participants will enjoy a concert series with American […]
For those looking to have a graphic theme extended to their bike’s gauge(s), this company offers offers several standard choices (left) and the option to have your own(s) custom designed and fabricated just for you (right.) They are made out of stainless steel for less trouble than with chrome. To fit all Harley-Davidson dashes. Made […]
S&S Cycle Viola V-Twin Now Offers U.S. Made Cometic Gasket Kits For Vintage And Latest Bike Models
Published by October 2nd, 2013 in Driveline, Editorial and Engines.S&S Cycle has added Cometic® gasket kits to its Viola V-Twin (VVT) line of quality service parts for maintenance and repair of American v-twin motorcycle engines. VVT carries engine gasket kits and top end gasket kits for 1948-present Harley-Davidson® big twins and 1986-present Sportster® models. This offering brings superior gasket technology to vintage bikes as […]
A new and extremely beautiful film about the passion of the riders and the soul of their machines. “Why We Ride” is the story of who we are, the dream, the discovery of a life outside the daily confinements and the sharing of our road experience with others. Once you let a motorcycle into your […]
