Do it the right way. Bleed your brakes and hydraulic clutch in reverse! This patented brake bleeding technology makes servicing and bleeding the brake lines a snap. It’s simple physics: air rises. This tool will push the brake fluid from the caliper to the master cylinder. No more guess work; you can watch the master […]
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JIMS® Reverse Brake Bleeding Tool by Phoenix Systems
Published by July 9th, 2013 in Controls and Editorial.Hamsters USA Silent Auction To Benefit Children’s Care Rapid City Is August 5, 2013 In Spearfish During Sturgis Bike Week
Published by July 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hamsters USA, the group whose members share fun friendship around a common passion for custom motorcycles, has planned its yearly silent auction dinner for August 5, 2013 in Spearfish, SD. The Monday event is the single largest get-together of Hamsters during the year. The silent auction held that night is to benefit Children’s Care Hospital & […]
The First Indian Motorcycle Seen Running The All-New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine. The Spirit Of Munro.
Published by July 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.On May 5th, 2013, on a dry lake bed in California, Indian Motorcycle ran the “Spirit of Munro”, an all-metal tribute bike built to honor the great Burt Munro. This is the first Indian motorcycle to be seen running the all-new Thunder Stroke 111. Todd Eagan accepted the challenge of riding the untested bike on […]
A pair of 26″ wheels on any custom bike has the ability to provoke some very strong reactions. Lookin awesome or ugly? Rideable? Show ride or only show bike? “52 Stick” (name of this contraption still not explained to me) was not built only for trophies. Believe it or not it was built and paid […]
Russell Mitchell Releases Today Brand New 50-Page Exile Cycles Parts Catalog
Published by July 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You are the first to know. All the parts made by Exile Cycles, including their brand new extensive line of bolt-on parts for a “make-over” of your stock Harley model, are featured in a brand new full 50-page catalog just released today. In it, bike kits, rolling chassis, frames, and all the custom parts you need to […]
3 new interesting questions asked to Spectro Oils and their answers. Question. What is “detergent” in oil? Can it affect rubber parts? Is it like detergent for washing dishes? Answer. Detergents are a necessary part of modern oils. They reduce sludge build up, keep oil passages clean and help your oil filter do a better […]
Replace A Four-Inch Speedometer With This Multi-Function Gauge From Harley-Davidson
Published by July 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Add a wide-sweep analog tachometer, a fuel gauge and more information to many Harley-Davidson Sportster® and Dyna® models with this new Combination Digital Speedometer/Analog Tachometer (P/N 70900274, $299.95) from Harley-Davidson®. The lower half of the instrument incorporates a digital speedometer plus a selectable LCD screen that displays fuel level, miles-to-empty, gear-position, odometer/trip meter, or time […]
A 1933 Indian Motorcycle In Jay Leno’s Garage
Published by July 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.With the launch of the new Indian, 2013 will probably be a big year for motorcycle history. As explained again and again, this time by Jay Leno, Indian boasts an extremely rich history, a past that Polaris is leveraging to re-introduce the brand with the up coming launch of a brand new model. Listen to […]
Corbin Custom Seats For The Victory High-Ball
Published by July 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.They are called the “Young Gun”, the “Hollywood Solo” and the “Dual Tour” seats. Conceived specifically for the Victory High Ball, a model that deserves more after-market custom parts. Offered in genuine leather (standard on Hollywood Solo) or optional and are ergonomically designed seating for maximum weight dispersion. Each seating area is sculpted for proper […]
Harley-Davidson World Ride Tops 10 Million Miles. Record Mileage Eclipses 2012 Total by 28 Percent. Motorcycle riders from around the world enthusiastically joined members of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) on June 23 and 24 to shatter last year’s record mileage total for the Harley-Davidson World Ride by collectively logging more than 10 million miles, […]
4th Of July. Victory Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary.
Published by July 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It was the 4th of July 1998, 15 years ago, that Victory Motorcycles was born producing its first motorcycle. For 15 years, Victory has been an aggressive, dynamic force in the world of motorcycling, a newcomer who earned respect for overall quality, reliability and performance. Today, Victory offers a full line of cruisers and tourers. […]
To complete their Teardrop Edition Precision Billet Parts just released this new brake lever. Replacing your brake lever on your Harley tourer is a quick bolt-on. CNC milled, available in hard black anodized contrast cut or chrome. Sold with the peg included. At Precision Billet.
Enjoy your day commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Fireworks, family reunions, concerts, barbecues, picnics, beach activities parades, baseball games, etc … and of course riding. By the way, this helmet is the AFX-72 Stealth Beanie helmet sold in gloss or flat black, featuring a stealthy light silver American flag […]
Most US Patriotic Brands. Jeep Is First. Harley-Davidson 13th.
Published by July 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In time for the 4th of July, a survey of 4,500 consumers selected to represent the US population was conducted by New York-based branding researching firm Brand Keys to know which brands are perceived as “patriotic.” 197 famous brand names in 35 categories were researched. Especially around Independence Day, marketers “waving the US flag” will […]
2 years in a row, the Ducati Diavel was voted World’s Best Cruiser by Cycle World. Raw performance, head-turning style, and versatility within the cruiser category. The Diavel Dark ($18,000) gets the same Testastretta 11° Ducati V-Twin (producing 162 hp and 94 lb-ft of torque) housed in a chassis that nicely splits the difference between […]
S&S Cycle’s Power Tune Sport Performance Exhaust For Harley-Davidson® Sportster®
Published by July 3rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.No design fancy here. Just the bold drag racing style that many will like. This exhaust system is all about performance with the DynoJet® revealing a power gain of over 12 horsepower and 6 ft/lb of torque over stock when the S&S Power Tune Sport and the S&S tuned induction system were installed on a […]
Morgan To Release New 3-Wheeler Body Styles And New Range Of Engines.
Published by July 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Morgan is happy with the success of its 3 wheelers, both in volume and with the young generation. 600+ units should be sold this year, more than the 4-wheel version. “The company is deciding whether to continue making models on traditional steel chassis or to move to a single platform that could be used for […]
Photo taken 2 weeks ago during the Chinese HOG Rally (1000 participants). Source Reuter.
German Bike And Music Weekend. Burnouts, Stunts, Burnouts, Stunts, Music.
Published by July 2nd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Bike And Music Weekend in Geiselwind, Germany (18th edition is August 1-4)) is supposed to be the largest “how to burn rubber” event known to man. 4 days of screaming tires, of rubber smoke interrupted only by drag races, wild stunts and live bands. Burnouts as an automotive form of art? (done right, tracing […]
Breaking News. Erik Buell Sells 49.2% Of Erik Buell Racing Inc For 25 Million
Published by July 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It looks like now as it was a very good operation for Erik Buell that 3 years ago Harley-Davidson shut down the former Buell Motorcycle Company. After Harley severed its ties with Erik Buell, he started the Erik Buell Racing inc. firm, launching the EBR’s 1190RS flagship model, a limited-edition high-power sports motorcycle. In a […]
I could not forget to feature this creation because it’s very rare that a sidecar ranks so high in a top custom motorcycle competition like the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building (last May 10-11 in Essen, Germany.) “Pure Vision” by Wildstyle received the 5th tallest trophy in the Freestyle Class regrouping top builders showing their […]
Touring Harley-Davidson Saddlebag Extensions And Accents
Published by June 30th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Want the look of extended bags without the cost of purchasing and painting a whole new set of bags? With Küryakyn’s new Saddlebag extensions you can! These Saddlebag Extensions feature wrap around auxiliary run and turn signal lights with plug-&-play wiring to make installation a breeze. Available in chrome or Gloss black these extensions bolt […]
The Truss Style Shift Lever That Will Not Fail
Published by June 30th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The most common issue with the stock shift lever is stripped out splines or broken cross section. BAKER improved the design of the splines to prevent stripping, and a thicker cross section for a stronger overall designand longer life Made of 303L Stainless Steel Investment Cast with broached splines that won’t strip out. Comes in […]
Renewable Fuels Association Releases Key Information on Ethanol Use in Motorcycles
Published by June 29th, 2013 in Editorial, Engines and Events.The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) released a fact sheet specifically for motorcycle owners answering common questions about E15 (85 percent gasoline/15 percent ethanol) and motorcycle engines. The document entitled “E15 and the Motorcycle Industry” makes it clear that E15 is illegal to put into a motorcycle engine, but E10 is approved for use. The fact […]
Harley-Davidson Offers “Air Conditioning” For Your Upper Body
Published by June 29th, 2013 in Editorial and Merchandise.Designed with evaporative Hydration Technology for maximum cooling, the new Adjustable Hydration Vest (P/N 97371-13VM, $55) delivers air conditioning for your upper body. The 100 percent nylon quilted vest is lined with polyacrylite crystals that fully hydrate when soaked for up to 10 minutes, then evaporate in high temperatures to keep riders cool. The crystals […]
Second Edition Of Wheels And Waves. Great Images And Beautiful Friendship.
Published by June 28th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Two childhood friends share the same passion for motorcycles. They create a successful website with images of classic and custom motorcycles, meet other friends, create the “Southsiders” and organize in 2012 a first group ride called “Wheels & Waves”, destination Biarritz, the French capital of surfing. Why? Because motorcycling and surfing are about freedom… They […]
