The new Sportster® Detachable Rider Backrest (P/N 52300245, $249.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® is designed to provide rider back support in conjunction with a solo seat. Shaped to support the lower back and hold the rider in place without forward pressure, the backrest has fingertip adjustment through 4.5 inches of forward/backward range. It detaches […]
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New Detachable Backrest Fits Sportster Models With Solo Seat
Published by August 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.2013 Sturgis Bike Week On History Channel Monday 5th to 9th. Not in the Black Hills? Live part of it at home. Tonight Monday 5th in series “American Pickers”, watch the Indian Chiefs reveal, an Indian heritage piece, participate to Indian Sweepstakes, Bike Wash, etc. (9 pm et, 8 pm C). “Bike Week” continues with […]
New Women’s Mesh Construction Jacket And Gloves
Published by August 5th, 2013 in Editorial and Merchandise.Constructed from 100 percent polyester mesh body with nylon Taslan sleeves and back waist panel, the new women’s Lexi Mesh and Textile Functional Jacket (P/N 97577-14VW, starting at $195) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line provides maximum airflow for staying cool on hot rides. Additional comfort comes from the power-stretch action back and elbows, pre-curved sleeves […]
New Slip-On Exhaust For Sportster Models By Akrapovic.
Published by August 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Akrapovic the exhaust company known for its innovative designs and creative use of titanium and carbon fiber, entered the USA market in 2010 with for objective to acquire a big slice of the custom market. The latest offering is replacement Slip-on mufflers for Harley-Davidson Sportster models. The quality of the latest chromed stainless steel mufflers […]
The 18″ Brake Kit For Big Wheel Baggers Has Arrived
Published by August 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Hawg Halters Inc, a.k.a. HHI, one of the leaders in braking systems, is launching a brake kit (disc and brake) conceived for Bagger tall wheels. Objective is of course to offer the correct disc size and the right number of pistons to slow and stop these big wheels equipping big machines (above 21″ to very […]
New Indian Chief Line Up. 3 Models. First Official Pictures.
Published by August 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It was the most highly anticipated event in the motorcycle world in years. A couple of hours ago, after 2-1/2 years of design and of intense engineering. Polaris revealed the fruits of its labor, the all-new 2014 Indian Chief motorcycle. Front of a massive, impatient and very excited crowd of enthusiasts gathered in front of […]
Exclusive Interview. How The New Indian Chief Was Created By Greg Brew, Polaris Head Director Of Industrial Design.
Published by August 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Greg Brew is the Head Director Of Industrial Design at Polaris Industries inc., and as such, is overseeing all designs for all products the company is making. With his talented team he is the man who designs the Victory motorcycles and just created the all-new Indian Chief. He is also a very passionate motorcyclist who, […]
Tonight The Night. The All-New 2014 Indian Chief Revealed This Evening August 3 At 9 P.M. Mountain Time.
Published by August 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A little bit more than two years in the making, and after several months of marketing teasers, the all-new 2014 Indian Chief is going to be officially revealed to the public this evening August 3rd at 9 p.m. mountain time (party starts at 8 p.m.) at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall Of Fame. I will be on […]
Black Hills Rally, South Dakota. The Way It Was In The 19th Century
Published by August 2nd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Many of you have been to the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota before, during and after the August Sturgis Rally. The 73rd edition is about to start (officially August 5th, but in fact a few days sooner), an opportunity for me to publish pictures of the area taken at the end of the 19th […]
Today I am on my way to the 73rd edition of the Sturgis/Black Hills Rally. My digital agenda is full of place to visits, of events to attend and of meetings with builders, rally vendors and with some of you who just want to say hello. Of course, the all-new Indian launch and a couple […]
2013 Sturgis Rally. Harley-Davidson Activities.
Published by August 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.All Harley-Davidson activities in Sturgis will run from Saturday, August 3 through Saturday, August 10 at the intersection of 3rd and Lazelle streets in downtown Sturgis, and are free to all. Some of the highlights include: • 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle displays, H-D1 customization Fit Shop and MotorClothes® riding gear and apparel • H-D 110th Anniversary […]
For 30 Days. Financing As Low 2.99% On 2013 Harley-Davidson Models.
Published by August 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In just 30 days, Harley’s 110th anniversary festivities in Milwaukee. To celebrate, and of course to get rid of the 2013 models before the arrival of the 2014-year lineup, Harley-Davidson Financial Services is offering rates as low as 2.99 percent APR*.
Jim Nasi’s Denim White Custom Harley Road Glide
Published by August 1st, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When introduced by Harley-Davidson, the company described the Road Glide® model as the “tourer’s touring bike.” It introduced the world to the unique “shark nose” frame-mounted/wind-splitting fairing giving the bike its slammed appearance while at the same improving the tourer’s “in the wind” handling properties. But can the Road Glide be improved? Of course it […]
Official. Triumph Motorcycles Starts Subsidiary In India.
Published by August 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In their quest for a new El Dorado (North America & Europe are no more), all major motorcycle manufacturers rush to India. Yesterday, British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph announced its entry into the Indian market with products slated to hit the roads by November 2013. “In the past few months, we have carefully assessed the market […]
The Easyriders Saloon and the Jay Allen Roadshow worked together to organize several activities during the rally. August 3: The Military Tribute Bikes will be showcased from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the “American Veterans Traveling Tribute” (AVTT). The centerpiece of the AVTT is a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall which rests […]
Sturgis Rally. The 4 Performance Hot Spots.
Published by July 31st, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Today’s Harley® riders want the flexibility to make performance changes on a whim, like adding air cleaner kits, aftermarket pipes or performance engine kits. From stock displacement to 131 CI engines, the ThunderMax® EFI System delivers immediate results for factory and aftermarket engine parts combinations. ThunderMax® users experience a dramatic increase in throttle response, improved […]
New Renegade Derby Covers To Match Their Wheel Designs
Published by July 31st, 2013 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Renegade Wheels will be in Sturgis (at Black Hills Harley-Davidson, exit 55 on I-90) to present all the 2013 wheel line-up and a brand new line of derby covers matching their wheel designs. The Renegade derby covers are engineered in a two-piece design (derby base and derby cover), allowing customers to mix and match different […]
New Indian Chief To Be Unveiled To Europeans At Faaker See Festival In Austria. August 31s – September 8th
Published by July 31st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.European bikers will not to wait for a long time after the unveiling of the all-new Indian Chief to the American public. Indian Motorcycle has announced a bold unveiling of the new Chief at Europe’s largest festival of American motorcycles held annually at beautiful Faaker See in Southern Austria, August 31st to September 8th. In […]
New Harley-Davidson Sissy Combine The Detachable Upright With An Air Wing Rack and LED Lighting
Published by July 30th, 2013 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Air Wing Sissy Bar Upright (P/N 52300146 Chrome, P/N 52300147 Gloss Black; $259.95) from Harley-Davidson® features a sleek tapered profile capped with a billet airfoil casting. The detachable sissy bar may be installed or removed in seconds. You can finish the look with the matching Air Wing Sissy Bar Backrest Pad (P/N 52300302 […]
Daredevil Day At Sturgis Buffalo Chip Is August 7th
Published by July 30th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.A spectacle you don’t want to miss while in Sturgis. Amazing motorcycle stunts at the CrossRoads section of the Buffalo Chip on August 7. From the Tunnel of Fire world record breaking attempt to a motorcycle backflip off a ramp with a passenger to the strongest woman July Moody overpowering 2 motorcycles with her bared […]
Custom Softail Built By Girls 9-11 Year Old
Published by July 30th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.For the past few months, members from YFS Girls Inc. (Youth And Family Services) have been working on designing and rebuilding a 2012 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, donated by Black Hills Harley Davidson, as part of the fun and exciting “Helping with HorsepowerTM Bike Rebuild Program”. The program utilizes a motorcycle as an effective tool to […]
Tickets On Sale Now For Inaugural American International Motorcycle Expo
Published by July 30th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The consumer days at AIMExpo take place October 18-20 in Orlando and provide motorcycle enthusiasts the chance to see and experience the newest products for 2014 through launches, exclusive showcases, riding demos and more. All categories of motorcycling will be represented by hundreds of participating companies. With just three months to go before the inaugural American […]
For its 15th Anniversary line-up Victory is introducing 2 new blacked-out,stripped-down 8-Ball™ baggers with a very attractive starting price under $16K. All baggers are still powered by the proven 106/6 powertrain standing ready to drop all 106 ft-lb of power to the ground. The company is also launching their first ever Factory Custom Paint program […]
During the last 3 years, British Columbia based Azzkikr Custom Cycle acquired a great reputation for its ability to build stylish radical baggers. Custom touring bikes created for Canadians who can’t ride yearly but who, when weather permits, want very comfortable and reliable bikes for very long distance rides made to compensate winter frustration. But when scheduling is not […]
2014 Harley-Davidson Models Released In 3 Weeks. What to expect?
Published by July 28th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In a conference call while announcing its 2nd quarter results, Harley-Davidson officials confirmed that the 2 Road Glide models, the FLTRX Road Glide Custom and the FLTRU Road Glide Ultra are being discontinued. No real justification given for this decision except Harley-Davidson stating that “while those two Road Glide models are strong for us, they represent […]
2013 Sturgis Commemorative Painting By David Uhl
Published by July 28th, 2013 in Editorial and Painters.Since 2005, David has created every year a special commemorative piece for the Sturgis Rally. The new one for the 2013 edition is called “Once Upon a Time…”. In David’s words, “After the insanity of the past couple of months (creating two special 110th anniversary pieces for Harley-Davidson, traveling, etc), I forced myself to slow down for a […]
