On June 18th, will debut on Velocity TV the new series “What’s In The Barn” starring Dale Walksler and his “Wheels Through Time Museum” The new show brings the world of America’s rarest motorcycles and autos to your living room, focusing on the hunt for hidden treasures tucked away in America’s barns. Dale Walksler has […]
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What’s In The Barn. A New TV Series About Vintage Motorcycles Starring Dale Walksler Of Wheels Through Time Museum
Published by May 28th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Another mount kit, this one designed for installing large and small spring solo seats on on 04-06/10-13 XL models. The kit will fit 07-09 XL models if ECM is relocated from fender and seat area. However, the kit does not provide relocation instructions or materials. The mount is black powder-coated, while the steel spring mount […]
City Of Sturgis Offers Vendor Locator Service For The 73rd Annual Sturgis Rally
Published by May 28th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The City of Sturgis has just launched a new service to help rally enthusiasts quickly locate rally vendors before and during this year’s 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August 5-11, 2013. The new service is located under SHOP – 2013 Rally Vendors on the Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Website. Rders can use the SEARCH function […]
Supposedly, a green painted motorcycle is bad luck. The 2 most frequent explanations to justify this legend are either the high number of racers crashing their green vehicles (cars & motorcycles) or the use of green military motorcycles during World War II making their riders duck targets for the enemy. Maybe because it is green […]
BMW Motorrad, 90 years of two wheeled history. The BMW R 90 S likewise has cause to celebrate: the BMW Motorrad design icon turns 40 this year. As a tribute to both these anniversaries, the BMW Group has come up with an exclusive homage to the BMW R 90 S: the BMW Concept Ninety. This […]
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Frenchman Sets World Speed Record On bike Fueled By Bleaching Hair Component
Published by May 25th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Not a blonde story. Frenchman Francois Gissy set a world speed record Sunday by reaching 163.4 mph (speed measures by GPS) on a rocket-powered motorcycle fueled by hydrogen peroxide, the same ingredient used to bleach hair. For safety issues, public was not admitted on the bleachers to watch the attempt. This very special bike “to […]
Toasting 110th Harley-Davidson Anniversary With Miller High Life®
Published by May 25th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Born across the street from each other in Milwaukee, Miller High Life and Harley-Davidson have been making timeless American products for 110 years. Now they’re making something together. Yesterday, Bill Davidson, vice-president of the Harley-Davidson Museum and great-grandson of Harley-Davidson co-founder William A. Davidson officially kicked-off a multi-year partnership with Miller High Life by helping […]
Riding Into History With The Superb Photography Of John E. Adams
Published by May 24th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Photographic art is John E. Adams passion. Art found in nature, in life around him …and in cars and motorcycles. Each year he spends long hours shooting then editing the hundreds of pictures of vintage motorcycles displayed at the Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance. I selected just a few of them, picked only close ups for […]
For those who still don’t know, just a reminder that Clymer motorcycle repair manuals are written specifically for the do-it-yourself guy/gal working in his garage. The step-by-step procedures, detailed photos and extensive exploded parts views in each manual are based on the complete disassembly of the bike. 450+ manuals are available for almost all brands […]
Jesse James Loses Finger In Machine Accident. Not His Sense Of Humor.
Published by May 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jesse James cut off his pinky finger while working in his home shop. His glove got caught in one of his machines, severing his finger. But Jesse being Jesse, he immediately posted graphic pictures of his cut off finger on Instagram, adding humorous comments. He even asked his doctor if he could reattach it upside […]
Renegade called the process it applies to its wheels “The “Phantom-Cut”. Wheels are cut, polished, anodized to a slick ultra-black finish. Then, each wheel is cut again and hand polished where there are design accents to achieve a high luster in contrast to the ultra-black finish.
Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson Planning Its 20th Anniversary. Relocating Beach Street Museum.
Published by May 23rd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson celebrates its 20th Anniversary with the scheduled move of the Museum Store to Destination Daytona and the re-opening of its Main Street Harley-Davidson store. Currently, the company operates three locations in Volusia County including Daytona Harley-Davidson at Destination Daytona, the Beach Street H-D Museum Store, and New Smyrna Harley-Davidson. “As the […]
JIMS® Announces Release of JIMS Powertrain Hardware Organizer
Published by May 23rd, 2013 in Driveline, Editorial and Engines.Doing a powertrain tear down and assembly? Tired of hunting through plastic bins looking for hardware? JIMS®, a premier manufacturer of performance parts and specialty tools for use on Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles, has released the new JIMS Hardware Organizer.
Why females should avoid a girls night out after they are married: The other night I was invited out for a night with the “girls.” I told my husband that I would be home by midnight, “I promise!” Well, the hours passed and the margaritas went down way too easily. Around 3 a.m., (a bit […]
Kustom Tech offers some of the best designed custom motorcycle parts of the industry in the worst looking and slowest working website I have seen in a long time! Better than the opposite… Anyway, their front wheel mini drum brake (5″ 1/8 diameter) is going to be a very hot item with all those looking […]
Indian Motorcycle Will Go To India In 2014 To Take On Harley-Davidson. As expected, Indian Motorcycle will aggressively venture beyond the US to push volumes and sees India as a key market. The brand name has no link with India. Originally called the ‘American Indian’, the name was inspired by America’s indigenous tribe, the Red […]
Custom Shops In Texas Looking To Hire Painters, Fabricators And Machinists
Published by May 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Good Morning Cyril. “We would like to let you know about our ever growing company at Misfit Baggers and let you be the first to be aware that we are hiring for several positions within our company. We are looking to hire in Plano, Texas for the following positions: Fabricators and machinists. We will be […]
Jay Leno Guest Stars On Next Episode Of Overhaulin’ On Velocity
Published by May 22nd, 2013 in Editorial.As you know, the auto restoration projects by design legend Chip Foose are for deserving individuals ranging from returning veterans to those negatively impacted by the tough economy. Each altered auto becomes a life-changing surprise for its unknowing owner. In the first of this special two-part episode of OVERHAULIN’ you will meet a soda delivery […]
Orange County Choppers And Paul Senior Are Back On TV With A New Series On CMT
Published by May 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Production is slated to begin this Summer. ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS is a new 8-episode series produced by Pilgrim Studios and premiering on CMT later this year. The show follows Paul Teutul Sr. (“Senior”) and his team as they reach new extremes resulting in extreme custom motorcycles and of course, state-of-the-art drama. “We’re thrilled to be back […]
Pin-Up And Motorcycle Calendars Shoot By Photographer Jim Gianatsis.
Published by May 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Art Director, photographer & Los Angeles Motorcycle Show producer Jim Gianatsis sent me in exclusivity just for you this video of himself shooting beautiful models (kittens) Jessica and Kelsey for his upcoming pin-up and motorcycle calendars. You can see and order his pin-up, custom and classic motorcycle calendars by jumping HERE. This year’s LA Calendar […]
Bonnier Corp. Acquires 9 Motorcycle Magazines From Source Interlink
Published by May 21st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Under the deal, Bonnier acquires Motorcyclist, Sport Rider, Dirt Rider, Motorcycle Cruiser, Hot Bike, Baggers, Super Streetbike, Street Chopper and ATV Rider. Along with the other motorcycle titles, the collection will form the Bonnier Motorcycle Group, which will become the largest motorcycle-enthusiast media group in the world. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. […]
Medaza Cycles. 2013 AMD World Champion Of Bike Building
Published by May 20th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last week in Essen, Germany, partners Don Cronin and Michael O’Shea at Irish custom shop Medaza Cycles , received the trophy & ring given to the 2013 World Champion Of Bike Building. They beat off a strong competition of 66 custom motorcycles in the Freestyle Class, a category of very innovative bikes, all one-off, built […]
Neck Rake Kit For Bagger Big Front Wheel Conversion
Published by May 19th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Love it or hate it, many wish to size up their bike front wheel. From cruiser to bagger. In most cases, depending of the taller wheel size you decide, it implies raking your bike neck, a task requiring skills in cutting & welding that should be accomplished by a good professional. But the job is […]
New Men’s FXRG Modular Helmet With Retractable Sun Shield From Harley-Davidson
Published by May 19th, 2013 in Accessories and Editorial.Engineered for Lightness, Versatility and Protection, the new men’s FXRG Modular Helmet with Retractable Sun Shield (P/N 98244-13VM, $525) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® is built from advanced carbon fiber, aramid and fiberglass for strength and light weight, and shaped to be extremely quiet at highway speeds. The One-Touch Integrated tinted Sun Shield deploys or retracts […]
Baker Drivetrain Incentives To Kickstart Your Summer.
Published by May 18th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.BAKER Drivetrain may help you to kick off your summer with some killer specials on some of their top-selling products for old school bikes. Aimed to appeal to those with a love for the traditional scoots like Knuckleheads, Panheads and Shovelheads, this sale is armed with some deals not to be missed out on! – […]
