Harley-Davidson 2013 Models. Harley-Davidson will announce and show its new 2013 models during the Summer Dealers Meeting in August. What can we expect? A look at the California Air Resources Board website shows 2 new products in the CVO lineup, including a new Softail named the Breakout. Most other bikes evolved from existing ones, like […]
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New Women’s Switchback Jacket From Harley-Davidson. For Cool And Warm Weather Performance.
Published by July 6th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.Engineered with Switchback Technology, the new women’s Destination Switchback Jacket (P/N 98301-12VW, starting at $275) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is stated to deliver comfort in warm or cold conditions. The water-resistant nylon shell incorporates removable exterior panels that zip-off to reveal a poly-mesh jacket with stretch Cordura® side panels.
Unofficial Victory Concept Motorcycle
Published by July 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Quite often I receive sketches and renderings from youngsters submitting their ideas and projects to me because they want to enter the motorcycle industry and professionally belong to our Kustom Kulture. I have decided that when these drawings and renderings are interesting in one way or the other and of good quality for reproduction in […]
Study Reveals Worst Motorcycle Drivers by State. Louisiana Is Worst.
Published by July 5th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.First, let me mention that reading this study my first reaction was that a ranking of the worst motorcycle drivers by State (number of motorcyclist fatalities) is equivalent to rank States by the worst car drivers since most motorcycle accidents are the consequence of car driver mistakes. So, the headline is quite misleading… This being […]
An man in Florida owned a large farm for several years. He had a large pond in the back. It was properly shaped for swimming, so he fixed it up nice with picnic tables, horseshoe courts and some orange and grapefruit trees. One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond, as he hadn’t […]
Don’t Hard Twist The Throttle While On Wet Grass
Published by July 4th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The location: a small village in east of France (Lorraine) The event: called the “French Hollister” held every first weekend of May. The organizer: The “School Bar Atelier”, loosely affiliated with the Boozefighters and Jean Claude Passetemps, a well known custom builder in Europe and quite a character (will not say more…) The event: laughing, […]
MX Style Bear Trap Foot Pegs For A Tough Sporty Attitude
Published by July 3rd, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The two brothers and partners at Burly Brand will tell you that Billet Aluminum is nice for big airplanes and your Dad’s bagger, but that Steel is the real deal. Especially for those motorcycles mimicking the sporty and tough attitude of the motocross machines racing in the 70’s. And these new MX style pegs from Burly […]
A message from Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) As reported by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation in a previous release, the US Congress has passed the much anticipated highway funding legislation. The bill soared through both chambers this afternoon. Both chambers did have some nay votes, all coming from Republicans because of a few riders that were […]
2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Harley-Davidson Owners Group Heads Back To The Buffalo Chip
Published by July 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley Owners Group® (HOG), the official club of Harley-Davidson, will once again meet at the Buffalo Chip® Chip on Wednesday August 8, 2012 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The annual H.O.G.® Buffalo Chip Experience will be the center attraction for group members and feature special members only activities. A limited number of tickets are […]
Japanese Ken Nagai is one of the 5 most well known custom bike builders by Americans and Europeans. Not only for his custom bike work, but also for his full line of parts that he sells directly from his 2 shops, Ken’s Factory in Japan and Cycle Kraft in the US, and through big distributor […]
Oil Change. Based on Time or Miles? The Answer From Spectro Oils.
Published by July 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Engines.Question. I own five motorcycles (2 antiques) and only use Spectro oils (I picked up a case this morning). On many of these bikes I only put perhaps 1,000 miles on them or less annually. People tell me I should change the oil before putting them to bed for the winter but I don’t want […]
Ex-Sturgis Easyriders Saloon & Steakhouse To Operate Under New Name With Added New Hooters Restaurant Next Door
Published by July 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The owner of the Sturgis Easyriders Saloon & Steakhouse being sued by magazine publisher Paisano Publications for dropping the Easyriders brand name says it will continue as Sturgis Saloon Company. The suit filed by the publisher in Los Angeles last week accuses the bar of breaching contract by covering up its Easyriders logos and acting as […]
Brutus Electric Cruiser. Ready To Order. Starting At $45,000.
Published by June 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Belt Custom Cycles just announced that you can now order their new all-electric retro cruiser shown here in its Cafe trim. Chris Bell promises to deliver the first models by Christmas with a starting price at $45,000 including a weekend trip ftp the headquarter in Henderson, Nevada for a client specific customization session. Each Brutus […]
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Title Sponsor Of The Sturgis Biker Belles™ Charity Event and Ride
Published by June 29th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes Harley-Davison Motor Company as the title sponsor of their Biker Belles™ event and ride. The Biker Belles is an annual event celebrating the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 100% of Biker Belles rider contributions go to […]
US Retail Motorcycle Sales Snap Back From The Recession
Published by June 29th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.According to data from a financial information named Sageworks Inc., US retail sales at privately held retailers of motorcycles and ATVs are up nearly 16 percent over the last 12 months. This number is similar to those announced by major motorcycle manufacturers. Independent dealers posted 7.47 percent sales growth in 2010 after a 13.77 percent […]
Saddlemen Releases New Road Sofa™ Deluxe Designs For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by June 29th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Saddlemen has released newly redesigned 2012 Harley-Davidson applications of its Road Sofa™ deluxe touring seat. This deep sculptured saddle is designed for uncompromising comfort, mile after mile on long distance rides. These seats are made of high-tech materials like SaddleGel™ and SaddleHyde™ to its optional driver backrests and heating system.
Harley-Davidson Expands Bike Builder Web Tool
Published by June 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The H-D1™ Bike Builder tool on HarleyDavidson has been expanded to include all current Harley-Davidson® motorcycle models and has new added features. H-D1 Bike Builder lets visitors virtually customize their dream Harley-Davidson motorcycle with select Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories®. Builders can gauge the visual impact of each accessory on the screen in an eight-frame, 360-degree […]
Broken Ring On Your Harley Dyna Or Big Twin?
Published by June 28th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.So you thought you could not replace a damaged Harley OEM ring gear without replacing the entire basket? A company called Evolution Industries is introducing what seems to be an industry first: a replacement kit for 2006.up Dynas and 2007-up Big Twins. Unlike OEM ring gear using mild steel with only edges flame treated, Evolution […]
Lehman Trikes To Resume Production Under New Ownership. When you travel to the Black Hills Rally in August Lehman Trikes in Spearfish, South Dakota will be back in business. Through its sister company, Champion Investments Inc., Champion Trikes has taken over all operations of Lehman Trikes. Lehman will first provide service parts to current owners […]
Loud And Proud. A Collectors Limited Edition Lithograph With Matching Shirt in Collaboration With Rod Woodruff of The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by June 28th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.World renowned artist David Uhl and designer Danial James of Uhl Works, along with the Legendary Buffalo Chip, have announced an official association for this year’s Sturgis Rally. In 2012, Uhl Works will be located onsite at the Buffalo Chip’s Public Art Gallery. In celebration of this new relationship, Uhl has designed an original limited […]
Performance Machine New Grill Headlight
Published by June 27th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.New for 2012, Performance Machine offers 5 different headlight designs (Grill featured here, Crossbar, Apex, Merc & Clean.) They are all very bright using a diamond reflector lens over the latest in halogen technology. Proposed in 3 different finishes as decried in the picture. Available for HD bottom mount 1984-2012 FXST and other select models […]
Exclusive. Will Barclay, Winner Of Hoka Hey 2010 And 2011, Sues Organizers Jim And Beth Durham For 5.29 Million.
Published by June 27th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.In October 2011, after the announce by Hoka Hey organizers Jim and Beth Durham, that all 11 contenders were disqualified (those who finished the 14,000 miles from Arizona to Nova Scotia, Canada inside the allotted time) and that nobody would receive the promised prize money (including $250,00 cash and a $40,000 motorcycle for the top […]
Corbin 3rd Annual Appreciation Day June 30. 2012.The Entertainment List.
Published by June 27th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Seats.In Hollister, California the “Birtplace Of The American Biker” and headquarter of Corbin Seats. June 30th is appreciation and independence day. Mike Corbin is going to give bikers a full day of entertainment, appearance by several industry leaders and to offer many discounts on his products. The list include: 1- Two-Time Biker Build-Off Champion Matt […]
New Skirted Rear Bagger Fenders From Paughco. Smooth Or Ribbed.
Published by June 26th, 2012 in Editorial.The purpose of a skirted rear bagger fender is to hide the struts and fill the ugly gap between the fender and each bag. Many are offered in fiberglass as a bolt-on stock rear fender replacement. This one from Paughco is in steel with a smooth or top dual-rib design, with or without cutout to […]
Easyriders Publisher Sues Sturgis Easyriders Saloon In Contract Dispute
Published by June 26th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Paisano Publications, the publisher of Easyriders magazine has filed last Friday a breach-of-contract suit against the owner of a Sturgis bar (North Dakota based KSLB&D Inc.) alleging that the bar/saloon has stopped using the Easyriders mark in violation of vendor and licensing agreements. Paisano states in its lawsuit that it is entitled to a royalty […]
