The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame has announced the 2013 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. “Still” Ray Fitzgerald, president of The Journeymen’s Motorcycle Club and chairman of the Arizona Confederation of Clubs, is the sole Freedom Fighters inductee. He has helped successfully […]
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2013 Inductees In Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Published by February 28th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Should I promote Chinese parts when they are knock-offs of the originals made elsewhere? Of course, not. Should I promote all custom builders wherever their work is produced? Evidently, yes. You are looking at one of the creations of one of the most reputable motorcycle shops in Beijing, China opened in 2011 and called Bandit9. The […]
Brilliant!!! I had no idea. You learn something every day. This is much simpler than I thought. No need to thank me. Just trying to keep readers informed and educated.
Harley FXR Redesigned Corbin Chin Spoiler
Published by February 26th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Designed to integrate the lines of the FXR into the bottom end for a more visually streamlined look, Corbin’s spoiler flows over the frame downtubes and features a large duct, specifically designed for proper engine cooling. Fits all Harley FXR chassis’ without any frame modifications. Designed to work with stock FXR foot controls, it also […]
The US is not the only country with economic difficulties. Almost all European consumers are also obliged to reassess their spending priorities. Like Harley-Davidson did it here in the US from 2008 to 2011, the company is developing european campaigns positioning its motorcycles as the ultimate escaping tools. Unique Selling Proposition (USP): only our motorcycles […]
Icon sells armored riding apparel and helmets. Ural builds rugged sidecar motorcycles able to endure the worst roads and weather conditions. And when both companies collaborate for a custom bike project, the result is what you are looking at. The Donor bike was a SoloT Ural inspired by Soviet naval ships, a true beast of […]
Harley-Davidson Opens Showroom In the Philippines. Construction of the showroom near the Mercedes Benz and Chrysler dealerships in Greenhills is under way and scheduled to open to the public on March 2. An initial shipment of 20 bikes was sent to the Philippines with exclusive distribution given to CATS Motors Inc., which is also the […]
Saddlemen Introduces the Lariat Seat
Published by February 24th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Saddlemen introduces the Lariat, a low-profile solo seat with distressed brown leather cover for Harley-Davidson applications.. The Lariat features a genuine leather cover, SaddleGel construction, and optional backrests and pillion pads available separately. The low-profile Lariat offers the rugged look of distressed leather combined with Saddlemen’s comfort-focused technology. The genuine tanned cowhide is paired […]
Harley-Davidson Germany New Headquarters
Published by February 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Germany (correctly, should be called Harley-Davidson Deutschland) has re-located its offices from the long-time location at Walldorf-Moerfelden, just south of Frankfurt International Airport to Neu Isenburg, about 10 Minutes east of the Airport. Currently, Germany is the biggest market for Harley-Davidson outside the US (60 dealers) with also a very strong presence in German speaking […]
On Wednesday, Harley-Davidson sent a memo to its manufacturing employees saying that all piped-in music, radios, listening devices will be removed from the York factory floor. The message is clear and loud. Nothing must be heard except the sound of motorcycles being built and probably comments about the latest episode of a favorite TV reality […]
A Special Custom Motorcycle About To Be Born…
Published by February 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In their Mad Jap Kustoms shop in Calgary,Canada Dale Yamada and Lock Baker are building a new very special project for the upcoming Born Free 5 Bike Show (Saturday June 29 at Oak Canyon Ranch in Silverado, California). I show you a lot of custom bikes when completed. Here is one in the making.
New Kuryakyn Mach 2 Horn Cover
Published by February 22nd, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.For those who kept their Harley-Davidson “cowbell” horn, and those who need to use one, these new horn covers match Kuryakyn Mach 2 or Alley Cat air cleaners. The Mach 2 Horn Cover is available in all chrome or black and chrome to complement many style of bikes. Featuring a die–cast construction and fitting all 1995 […]
Ask any auction house and they will tell you the 4 main factors determining a motorcycle value, up to $1 million (true also for cars). In no particular order, depending of the motorcycle. 1- How rare a notion referring to how many were produced but also how many are known to be available in their […]
Joke Of The Week. Southern Cops Have A Way With Words
Published by February 21st, 2013 in Editorial.These are actual comments made by South Carolina Troopers that were taken off their car videos. 1. “You know, stop lights don’t come any redder than the one you just went through.” 2. “Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they’re new. They’ll stretch after you wear them a while.” 3. “If you take your hands […]
Precision Billet Fleur Edition Floorboards
Published by February 20th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The latest in custom floorboards comes from Precision Billet. The Fleur edition is inspired by a symbol as old as time itself. That you need or not, that you want this model or not, one must admire the precision milling of these 6061 T6 aluminum floorboards. As with all of their editions, the series is […]
Erik Buell Racing to Host Dealers At American International Motorcycle Expo
Published by February 20th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced that Erik Buell Racing (EBR) will be hosting its dealers at the groundbreaking event in October. EBR joins an expanding list of motorcycle OEMs participating in AIMExpo, the powersports industry’s first combined trade, consumer and media event in North America. Since introducing its first street motorcycle – the […]
Faithful reader Mark Strunk & son built this long chop together in the garage for a mini budget. It runs around 55 mph with a 200 lbs man on it. Good enough for a short feature in my news website. Congrats to both.
New Indian Motorcycle Engine Revealed To The Public March 9th In Daytona Beach During Bike week
Published by February 19th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The new Indian Motorcycle engine that will power the next generation of Indian Motorcycle models will be revealed during Daytona Beach Bike Week in less than a month. It will happen Saturday March 9th at 9 pm Eastern Time at Dirty Harry’s bar on Main Street in Daytona Beach.
They can be used on any custom project rear fender and of course on your custom saddlebags. The 957 Taillights are CNC’d from billet aluminum and hold a pair of very bright LED lights. The lights measure 9-1/2” long by 1-1/2” wide and are available in raw, black powder coat, and chrome. An additional plug-n-play […]
What The F**ck Is A Leather Patch?
Published by February 19th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Not bonded leather, not some type of leatherette, not made on machines but one per one, by hands using a process similar to a tattoo, but applied on rich, soft grain top grain leather. The crew at LeatherPatch doesn’t try to compete with embroidered patches. The photo realistic patch imagery they propose can’t not be […]
Another Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Custom Bike. But It’s For Jekyll & Hide.
Published by February 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When in 1886 famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson wrote the novel “The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Hyde”, he didn’t know about motorcycles and of course could not imagine that in 2013 custom builders would continue to be inspired by his work commonly associated with the rare mental condition often spuriously called “split […]
New Bobber Dukes Bars
Published by February 17th, 2013 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.From John Grant at Hardtail Choppers, a new set of handlebars called the Bobber Dukes. These bars run 12″ tall , 26″ wide . Sold in black powdercoaing or classic chrome. Bolt pattern is 3 1/2″ (most triple trees) . Solid mount . $295 plus shipping. For orders or questions contact John on my behalf at […]
Harley-Davidson Performance Eyewear By Wiley X
Published by February 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® and Wiley X are partners in a new line of premium eyewear. The initial 32 styles collection was launched in 2012. In 2013 a second launch of 10 Harley-Davidson-exclusive frame/lens combinations are also available through the worldwide Harley-Davidson® dealer network. “Our riders expect the highest quality riding gear from the Motor Company,” said […]
Brushed Stainless Rocker Switch Cover Kits For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by February 16th, 2013 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.You can update your black OEM Rocker switches with these new Rocker Switch Covers from Kuryakyn. Available in combinations for most late model Harley-Davidson Touring models, these brushed stainless switch covers are quick to install requiring no disassembly of the switch panel. MSRP $26.99. Kuryakyn Rocker Switch Kits.
Famous Boot Hill Saloon And Strip Club Choppers Ink Deal For Daytona Bike Week 2013
Published by February 16th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Starting in 2013 during March Bike Week, The Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona’s oldest bar, and Strip Club Choppers will join together to bring to the Ormond Beach location on US1 The Club Choppers Road House. The venue will include the Wall Of Death, a Rat’s Hole display, dance poles stages, rigs, girls, and daily contests, […]
