The Real Price Of A Harley Davidson Is Disbarment. The Wyoming Supreme Court has disbarred a former county deputy attorney who had purchased a 2007 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic motorcycle from an Idaho dealer. He misrepresented the purchase price of the Ultra Classic motorcycle to pay less in taxes and other fees. He claimed that […]
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The practice of riding between cars, or lane splitting, is illegal in 49 states but legal in California and in several foreign countries. Should car drivers support this practice because it helps in reducing overall traffic congestion while also allowing motorcycle riders to reduce their time of commute to and from work? Is it scary […]
Seen In Italy. The New “Bolt-On And Ride” From Custom Chrome Europe.
Published by January 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Just completed, it was unveiled by Custom Chrome Europe at last weekend Verona, Italy Bike Expo. A stylish bagger built by Harley-Davidson Frankfurt without any modifications except the replacement of Harley oem parts with new custom ones all to be found in the soon to be released 2013 CCE catalog. I will publish the shopping […]
Harley-Davidson. Our approach Is The Same In Every Market.
Published by January 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In an interview last week in Mumbai with Hindus And Times, Harley-Davidson President and COO Matthew Levatich and Harley-Davidson India Managing Director Anoop Prakash explained their strategy. Below are some edited excerpts. Since it launched its Indian operations in 2009, Harley-Davidson has sold some 2,000 bikes in the country. Slowing economic growth hasn’t hurt demand […]
Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show Winners At 2013 Verona Bike Expo
Published by January 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend (January 18– 20) was the 2013 edition of the excellent Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy. On the floor, 400 custom bikes from all over Europe from which were nominated 50 to participate in the Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show, part on the CCE International Bike Show Series (other events are set at […]
No-Joke Of The week. Suspect Number One Is A Certain Harley Davidson
Published by January 23rd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.For a change, a true story. Policemen in Brazil in a hunt for a thief are embarrassed after an hilarious case of mistaken identity. They were looking for a man responsible or numerous armed carjackings in the town of Guapo. They found clothing – an emblazoned cap & tee-shirt – at the scene of one […]
New TV Show On Travel Channel Will Feature Custom Builder Ron Finch
Published by January 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Edge Of America” is about an arts and entertainment journalist named Geoff Edgers traveling the country to experience firsthand the events, sports and hobbies that keep America entertained. Because as you know, Americans will do just about anything,including the wonderful, the weird and the crazy to entertain themselves. Going where he doesn’t belong, last September […]
Another Simple Plug And Go Charger For All Your Electronic Devices
Published by January 22nd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you keep a battery tender cable attached to your battery, there is a small, simple solution, no extra cable required, to charge your smart phone, MP3 player, tablet, etc while on the go. It’s a charger that you plug directly into the 2-Pin SAE connection typically used for trickle charging batteries. Previous solutions have […]
Replacement Motor Sprocket For Late Harley-Davidson Big Twins
Published by January 22nd, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.New to the Evolution Industries line up of driveline parts is the 34 Tooth Motor Sprocket for 2006 & later Dyna and 2007 and later Big Twins models. It eliminates the compensator and runs solid in your primary, preventing slippage on your hot motor set up. It also eliminates the issues of disintegrating stock or […]
From Buell To Ducati To Buell. You Are Looking At A Bucati.
Published by January 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The fact that on October 30, 2009 the Buell Motorcycle Company closed its doors – bringing an end to a 26-year run – didn’t change the love story that many riders and builders continue to have with the brand. An affection reenforced by the successful launch in November 2009 of Erik Buell Racing, an independent […]
Saddlemen Renegade “Heels Down” Seat For Smaller Riders
Published by January 20th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.The Saddlemen Heels Down seat is conceived to be the right fit for smaller riders or anyone that enjoys the ability to stand flat-footed at stops. It positions the rider lower and forward, providing better control over the bike and inspiring confidence while riding and stopping. The low, wide saddle is also contoured to allow […]
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1st Picture Of New Indian Motorcycle Engine Crankshaft
Published by January 19th, 2013 in Editorial.Ducati North America Announced Record Sales For 2012
Published by January 19th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ducati North America just announced record sales for 2012, the company’s best year in this market with total sales of motorcycles up 21% and a 42% increase in its apparel division. Chief Executive Cristiano Silei thanked passionate Ducati fans (fyi, they are called “Ducatisti”) for the company’s best year in this market and said that […]
Victory Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Specially Equipped Cross Country Tour Limited Edition
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Yesterday at the New York IMS show, Victory kicked off its 15th Anniversary celebration with the introduction of a Cross Country Tour Limited Edition. This bike combines industry-leading touring performance, style and comfort with a salute to the first Victory motorcycle ever built 15 years ago. Only 150 of these specially equipped versions of the […]
Custom Built In 3 Days. Almost…
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This drag racer style bike was built during a 3-day build-off front of the visitors of a large European Bike Show… Well, you know (I hope) that it’s absolutely impossible to build a full custom in a weekend, except when it’s a Build-Off for a TV series and what you watch is of course the […]
French Car Maker Peugeot Unveils RCZ Arlen Ness Edition
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The news may surprise many because except the word CUSTOM, there is a world between Peugeot cars and choppers. Peugeot has revealed the first details on a one-off RCZ named after custom motorcycle builder Arlen Ness. It will be unveiled this weekend (January 18-19-20) at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy.
26 Inch White Wall Vee Rubber Tire
Published by January 17th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Although requiring more maintenance to keep them appealing, white wall tires associated with the right bike type are extremely beautiful. As you know, they are not available in many sizes, especially the size you just want… Vee Rubber just released the first 26″ white wall tire, completing an offering already including: For the front 120/70/21, […]
Victory Motorcycles. 15 Years Young and Just Getting Started.
Published by January 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A limited edition 15th Anniversary model will be introduced at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City, this weekend Jan. 18-20. It will be unveiled publicly on Friday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. (EST) at the Victory display in the Jacob K. Javits Center. It was 15 years ago that the first Victory motorcycles […]
Between Past And Present. Ducati Leggero By Walt Siegel.
Published by January 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.From an old mill town in southern New Hampshire, Austrian born Walt Siegel builds bikes betraying his love for and background in racing. His dilemma, that most of his fellow custom builders are facing, is how to go beyond bolt-on bikes and still offer a product with a wider clientele than a few CEO’s. This […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum And Hall of Fame To Receive Award 2013 Silver Spoke Award
Published by January 16th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame will be a recipient of the coveted 2013 Silver Spoke Award presented by the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). The Award is in the “Special Recognition” category and honors the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame for its work in improving the image of motorcycling. The […]
New “Nose Art/Pin-Up” Painting By David Uhl
Published by January 16th, 2013 in Editorial and Painters.For the first time in 3 years, David Uhl is adding to his collection. Following “Miss Behaven” and “Baby Doll”, he is presenting “Georgia Peach”. This beautiful image is now available in 3 sizes on canvas. Each print will come hand-signed and numbered, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Specifics are below. Matching numbers are available for those who […]
Kids On Motorcycles. A lawmaker, Sen. Bill Avery, has introduced a bill (LB181) that would make it illegal for any child younger than 8 years old to ride on a motorcycle in Nebraska. At least five other states – Arkansas, Hawaii, Louisiana, Texas and Washington — have enacted age minimums for motorcycle passengers with the […]
Today, most can’t live without being connected 24h a day. So, they need to charge and recharge their gizmo, even when riding. So, many will find appealing a dual USB plug charger that they can permanently attach on their bikes. This easily installed 5V, 2A output port keeps your smart phone, GPS, MP3 or whatever […]
Two old guys, one 80 and one 87, were sitting on a park bench one morning. The 87-year-old had just finished his morning jog and wasn’t even short of breath. The 80-year-old was amazed at the guy’s stamina and asked him what he did to have so much energy. The 87-year-old said, “Well, I eat rye […]
Springfield Indian Motorcycle Properties To Be Renovated.
Published by January 15th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 2 historic Indian Motorcycle properties of Springfield, MASS part of the Mason Square neighborhood are going to be renovated as part of a $25 million redevelopment project. Construction is expected to begin in 2014. Indian Motorcycle redevelopment project moving forward
