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Published by May 18th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Harley-Davidson Lay-Offs. The Harley factory in Kansas City, Mo. will be laying off between 130-140 employees effective June 30th, 2013. Seventy-five of those workers are casual employees or season workers. Harley Davidson says those employees help during the seasonal surge production. California Air Resources Board Fines 2 New Exhaust Manufacturers. Bassani And Danmoto. ARB fines […]
New Arlen Ness Beveled Fusion Series Adjustable Floorboards.
Published by May 17th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.A new fusion of billet and rubber to provide the best in comfort and style. Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and featuring knurled or linear rubber inserts for excellent foot traction. Each driver floorboard has 3 different mounting locations giving 3” of forward and back adjustability to obtain your preferred riding position. Matching passenger floorboards are […]
The One Motorcycle Show. Portland, Oregon
Published by May 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In black & white, during The One Motorcycle Show in Portland, Oregon, a few builders tell the story of their creations. Including a custom bike built with parts from various Apple products..
5th Annual Biker Belles Celebration. August 6, 2013
Published by May 17th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.During the 2013 Sturgis Rally, Harley-Davidson and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip have teamed for the fifth annual Biker Belles celebration of women in motorcycling. The 5th annual Biker Belles ride & celebration will take place Tuesday, August 6 with registration and events starting at the Lodge of Deadwood, followed by an escorted ride to the […]
Who Will Be The New Indian Motorcycle Dealers?
Published by May 16th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Whatever the desirability of any new motorcycle model, dealership experience is essential to the success of any brand. So, you may wonder what type of distribution Indian Motorcycle is pursuing and what type of retail experience the company is currently trying to build? When in 2011 Polaris acquired Indian Motorcycle, there was a total of […]
John Paul DeJoria To Emcee Sturgis Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast
Published by May 16th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum is pleased to announce that John Paul DeJoria will be the Master of Ceremonies for the museum’s annual Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast this year. John Paul is a Hall of Fame member from the class of 2004. He is a self-made entrepreneur who started John Paul Mitchell Systems hair care […]
Postcards From Italy 27th Biker Fest
Published by May 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend May 9 to 12th, some rain in northern Italy didn’t discourage bikers to converge to Lignano to this growing European event mixing motorcycles, hot rods (it was the 18th edition of the US Car Reunion), motocross, stunts, good food and wild entertainment, latin style… At the “Terraza a Mare” of Lignano, custom builders […]
Street Glide Smart Phone And GPS Mount For All Touring Models With Batwing Fairing
Published by May 15th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The Street Glide iPhone / GPS Mount, designed and manufactured by Iron Aces Speed Shop, Inc., provides smartphone and GPS users with a simple, elegant and functional mounting solution that does not distract from the bikes overall beauty. Specifically designed for Harley-Davidson touring models equipped with a batwing fairing, the Street Glide iPhone / GPS […]
Moto Electra Racing To Attempt Coast To Coast Electric Motorcycle Record
Published by May 15th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Objective: to ride the 2500 miles from Jacksonville, Florida to the Santa Monica Pier, California in 3 days or less with about 20 pit stops to charge the Moto Electra, an electric motorcycle based on a 1960’s Norton Featherbed chassis.
Not for motorcycles, but interesting. Loopwheels is a system integrating a suspension system to your bicycle wheels. Better comfort on bumps and potholes? Less vibrations on rough terrain? As safe as spokes? I don’t know, but it’s worth watching the video of this young inventor looking to raise money to take his project further. Jump […]
Rigid Frame Bare Steel Fenders For 16″ Wheels
Published by May 14th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Hand made fenders for a perfect fit when using Avon MKII tires on 16″ rims (5.00/16″ tires) on rigid frames. They follow the tire profile hug it while still providing adequate clearance for tire expansion, debris needing to go through. These strong 15 gauge steel rear fenders have a bit more sidewall than many fenders […]
Daredevil Day At Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip On Wednesday August 7, 2013
Published by May 14th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Videos.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is pleased to announce Daredevil Day, a one of a kind event with multiple world record breaking attempts and a nationwide call out to daredevils to submit stunts for consideration of inclusion in this memorable day. All info at Daredevil Day. Submit Your Stunt or Unique Crowd Pleaser, Big or Small, […]
Küryakyn Holdings LLC, a leader in the aftermarket parts industry, is proud to announce the release of the new TC-24D cam. This bolt-in performance cam fits all 2007 to 2013 Harley-Davidson® Twin Cam models (2006 to 2013 Dynas). The cam is an extension of Küryakyn’s “Wild Things” performance line, and a component of the new […]
New 2014 Indian Chief To Be Revealed In Sturgis. Price Starting At $18,999.
Published by May 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following on the heels of the reveal of the all-new Thunder Stroke 111™ engine on March 9 at Daytona Bike Week, Indian Motorcycle just announced this morning additional details as it accelerates toward the historic upcoming launch at the Sturgis Rally, the world’s largest motorcycle event Staying true to its heritage, the revival of the […]
AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Top Winners.
Published by May 13th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend, May 10-12th, for its 10th anniversary, the World Championship of Custom Bike Building was held for the first time in Europe, at the Big Bike Europe Expo in Essen, Germany. 105 competitors from 23 countries presented a total of 122 machines ranging from American V-twins, to Italian singles and V-twins, to Japanese multis […]
Tire Repair The Easy Way Versus Tire Repair The Old Way
Published by May 12th, 2013 in Accessories and Editorial.Tire repair has always been a nasty job. To repair your punctured tubeless tires Dynaplug proposes a very simple and quick procedure. . The Dynaplug repairs any tubeless tire in minutes without dismounting the wheel from your bike. Simply extract the puncture object and then insert the Dynaplug viscoelastic rubber Repair Plug in the puncture path and […]
Mothers Day celebrations are first said to have taken place in the time of ancient Greeks and Romans hundreds of years ago. It is neither a recent phenomenon as many people believe it to be. Nor it is the creation of card and gift marketers as assumed by cynics of Mothers Day. The story of […]
Harley-Davidson World Ride Is June 23-24
Published by May 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.All riders from around the world are invited to join the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) in celebrating 110 Years of great riding and the 30th Anniversary of H.O.G.. as they enjoy the freedom of the open road during the 2013 Harley-Davidson World Ride on June 23-24. “Harley-Davidson is celebrating two big anniversaries this year, and […]
Mustang Introduces Seats For Victory Baggers
Published by May 11th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Already well known for making seats for most cruisers on the market since 1980, Mustang Seats is introducing saddles for the Victory Cross Roads, Cross Country and Hard-Ball baggers. “Mustang’s mantra has been ‘it’s all about the Ride,’ and we’re proud to have expanded our offerings for the new Victory baggers,” says Mustang Director of […]
Front End Improvement. Beefy 39 MM Fork Shrouds
Published by May 10th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.They will fit all 39 mm narrow glide forks and will clean up the overall look of your front end. With the hardware provided they are an easy bolt-on installation. You just need to remove your front fender and you may want not to re-install it for an even better appearance. Shrouds measure 14 inch […]
Did You Know? William B. Johnson. The 1st African American Harley-Davidson Dealer.
Published by May 10th, 2013 in Editorial.William was both the first African American Harley-Davidson dealer and the first African American licensed to compete in national motorcycle racing events. Johnson signed on with Harley-Davidson sometime in the 1920s, managing during nearly 60 years Johnson’s Harley-Davidson out of a converted blacksmith shop. Because African Americans were not allowed into the American Motorcyclist Association, […]
Lots of riders, and even some “in-the-know” magazine journalists, say all oils are the same. The FACTS are: engines, drivetrains and demands on motorcycles are different and so are the lubricants required. Take power: maximum engine output per liter for motorcycles is typically 1.5 to 1.8 times that of automobile engines. Similarly, R.P.M.’s at maximum […]
One of the preferred gas tank shapes by those wishing to give your bike an old school look to their bikes. Narrow and available in a single- or dual-cap version for any custom build (looks very good on a Sportster.) This wasp-style gas tank is constructed from precision steel stampings and holds 2.2 gallon of […]
Not a typo. European custom builder Paul Funk bet he could build a custom bike with a parts budget of only 600 Euros (US $780.) Not only he won his bet but by the same token is showing youngsters that they can get a nice ride for less than the money they can make working […]
Effectiveness Of Dealership Sales Process. Harley-Davidson Leading All Other Motorcycle Manufacturers.
Published by May 9th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Motorcycle manufacturers, dealer groups and individual dealers hire the company Pied Piper to measure and help improve the effectiveness of a dealership’s sales process by conducting anonymous “mystery shop” evaluations using their Prospect Satisfaction Index® (PSI®). Objectives are: •Measure their own sales process. • Compare their own sales process to that of same-brand dealers nationwide […]
