After last year’s Exile Cycles Anniversary party, Russell Mitchell tells me that he has decided to make it an annual event. It is set for Sunday October 15 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Paramount Ranch Western Town, Agoura Hills, California (2903 Cornell Road) On the menu: vendor displays, food trucks, the renown […]
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Exile Cycles 2nd Annual “Rider Roundup At The Ranch” Is October 15.
Published by September 15th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Buffalo Chip TT American Flat Track Race Airs On NBC Sports Network This Evening Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.
Published by September 14th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.It’s been a little over a month since the nation’s top racing athletes went handlebar to handlebar around the brand new track in the Buffalo Chip amphitheater during the inaugural Sturgis Buffalo Chip TT American Flat Track Races. Whether you were there on Aug. 6 to see it for yourself, or weren’t able to make […]
1. Law of Mechanical Repair After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to pee. 2. Law of Gravity Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible place in the universe. 3. Law of Probability The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the […]
Two labor Unions End Partnership With Harley-Davidson
Published by September 13th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Two labor unions ended a two-decade long partnership agreement with Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N) on Tuesday, citing issues with senior management. Union leaders belonging to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the United Steelworkers (USW) said they were concerned with the way Harley’s management was handling staffing related to seasonal production. (In […]
Nova Curved Side Mount license Plate Holders By Kuryakyn
Published by September 13th, 2017 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A smooth, seamless design with no visible fasteners combined with wraparound DOT-compliant L.E.D.’s make the new Kuryakyn Nova one of the cleanest and most functional side-mount license plate frames available. Offered in horizontal or vertical mounting styles, the Nova’s curved, two-piece frame sandwiches the plate in place rather than using traditional bolts for a hardware-free […]
2017 AIMExpo In Columbus Ohio. September 21-24.
Published by September 13th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The show will boast its highest number of OEMs and bike demos to date.
Fred Kodlin Racing KR 300 Unveiled During 20th Edition Of European Bike Week
Published by September 12th, 2017 in Builders, Controls, Editorial and Events.As a yearly tradition, Fred Kodlin introduces a new custom during the European Bike Week (September 3-10) at Lake Faak, Austria This year, on Wednesday Sepy 6,the unveiling was done ar the Velden Casino on the west side of the lake with Fred Kodlin rolling out on a turbo charged 300 hp Speed Bagger named […]
Jared Mees Takes the win And The Title At The Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile
Published by September 10th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle Rogers Racing Scout FTR750) put on another masterclass performance to take the win and clinch the American Flat Track AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines crown two races early at the Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile presented by Appalachian Harley-Davidson. After nearly a quarter-century absence, it was a welcome return […]
New Attraction At European Bike Week. Harley-Davidson XG 750 Street Rod Hooligan Races.
Published by September 9th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This year, European Bike Week at Lake Faak, Austria is celebrating its 20th Edition. Harley-Davidson has come up with a new attraction that gets fresh wind and very cool action into the event. In record time, a Short Track oval was prepared in one of the most scenic locations that Faak has to offer,. Harley […]
The Dark Side Of The Harley Street 750.
Published by September 8th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Like me, you never thought about a custom shop with international visibility working from Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon in South Vietnam. Bandit9’s owner Daryl Villanueva acknowledges that many shops create beautiful remakes of the past but that his shop is not into vintage bikes. Instead, he defines himself as crafting bikes […]
ACK Ehret Vincent Black Lightning To Headline Bonhams’ Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
Published by September 8th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bonhams is very pleased to announce the consignment of one of the most important Vincent motorcycles in the world – the Australian speed record making and multiple race winning 1951 Vincent Black Lightning owned and ridden by Jack Ehret. Built by special order and imported new into Australia by Tony McAlpine, the Vincent Black Lightning […]
Bill Dodge to Host “BC Moto Invitational” at Tennessee Motorcycle and Music Revival
Published by September 7th, 2017 in Editorial.The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival is a weekend event held September 28 – October 1, 2017 and will host motorcycle riders of all makes, models and years at one of the most storied and beautiful ranches in the great state of Tennessee, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Bill Dodge’s “BC Moto Invitational” will be one of […]
New S&S 100 Hp Cam For Harley-Davidson Milwaukee Eight® Engines. Up To 32% Power Increase!
Published by September 7th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.House Of Power S&S Cycle has specialized in making power for close to six decades and that focus has been applied to each new generation of Harley-Davidson engines. The Milwaukee-Eight® is no different and after months of R&D, dyno and ride time S&S is proud to launch a new collection of pure performance parts. The […]
Of course, in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, they have custom motorcycle shops. One of them, named 6/5/4 Motors, specializes in turning old bikes into whatever please them and their clients…In this case, they took one of the 1000 Husqvarna 256 Thage Motorcycle – as created by the Swedish military in the 60’s – and […]
Harley-Davidson Declares Third Quarter Dividend. The Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.365 per share for the third quarter of 2017. The dividend is payable Sept. 22, 2017 to the shareholders of record of the Company’s common stock as of Sept. 12, 2017. Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice […]
Customize Your Indian Scout Bobber
Published by September 6th, 2017 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.A few accessories for the new mean, minimalist, aggressive street style 2018 Scout Bobber model. Saddlebag. Slip on one or two of these saddlebags on so that you can carry gear with you on your Bobber. Inside the bag is an weather-resistant liner and the lid has embossed Indian branding. Solo Rack. The strong and […]
1. Law of Mechanical Repair After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to pee. 2. Law of Gravity Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible place in the universe. 3. Law of Probability The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the […]
Attention To All Custom Bike Builders. Team America Seeks A New Member.
Published by September 5th, 2017 in Builders, Controls, Editorial and Events.The famous international Intermot trade show in Cologne, Germany will once again host the 2018 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building The 2017 Championship of the Americas @ AIMExpo in Columbus. Ohio ((September 21-24) presents the last opportunity on this side of the big pond to earn expense money and a pre-paid entry into […]
The Crouch motorcycle brand was active between 1903 and 1909 among at least 300 other motorcycle manufacturers. The company slogan? “The Most Satisfying Motorcycle Ever Built”. At that time, most industry models proposed featured a single cylinder. Crouch, to be differentiate from each other claimed up to 150 miles…without breakdown.
Sidecars have been ridden probably since the late 1800’s, always more in Europe than in the US. where they are relatively rare. Most everyone like looking at a sidecar rig and at its pilot, the sidecarist. They have many advantages and disadvantages over a 2-wheeler motorcycle, but many consider them only as substitute for motorcycles for old […]
Twin Power Adds 32-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Kit. Better Acceleration. Better Use of 6th Gear.
Published by September 3rd, 2017 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Twin Power announced that they have added a 32-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Kit to their product line. “Last year, we introduced the 34-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Sprocket to our product line and it was a great success. The addition of this new kit will give riders more options for updating and maintaining their motorcycle. One of the […]
The Future Starts Here. Keynotes From Harley-Davidson And Polaris CEO’s To Address The Critical Topic Of Acquiring New Riders.
Published by September 2nd, 2017 in Editorial and Events.A softening industry environment, many aging baby boomers being no longer active customers, are adding to the the 2 US manufacturer’s woes. Developing new riders who will become future customers is the big issue they both face. On September 21st, from 8.30 a.m. to 9.45 a.m. at the AIMExpo at the Greater Convention Center, Matt Levatich (left) President […]
Custom Cafe/Sport Harley Street 750
Published by September 1st, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Mike McFadden opened in 2009 a boutique custom shop in Owensboro, Kentucky. Keeping small and being hyper creative is the motto. And what a joy, as Mike told me, when he succeed turning a turn into a Prince… I have to agree with him that this factory Street 750 looks extremely good when dressed in […]
Motorcycle-Themed Events To Remember Rock Legend Gregg Allman And Celebrate Allman’s Final Album, “Southern Blood”
Published by September 1st, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Gregg Allman, frontman of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away May 27, 2017 in Richmond Hill, GA. Gregg loved motorcycles although Duane, his brother, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Macon, Georgia in 1971. So in celebration of the late Allman Brothers Band frontman’s final studio album, “Southern Blood”, a special event called “The […]
Two women were playing golf… One teed off and watched in horror as her ball headed directly toward a foursome of men playing the next hole. The ball hit one of the men. He immediately clasped his hands together at his groin, fell to the ground and proceeded to roll around in agony. The woman […]
You already know that the 2018 Harley-Davidson lineup includes 8 all-new Softail models that combine the hard-riding performance of the Dyna® line with the unique custom look of the Softail® line. In a kind of “custom revolution” Harley-Davidson has reinvented a frame: – with a design reducing complexity with a 50 percent reduction in component […]
