Although Jay Allen moved on from his monumental creation, The Broken Spoke Saloon, his life continues on a wild ride in the form of a Traveling Road Show all over the US. This year in Sturgis his Road Show will make a stop 3 miles east of Sturgis at the massive 40,000 square foot hurricane […]
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2012 Sturgis Rally. Jay Allen Announces New Venture.
Published by May 9th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Bob Cat Exhaust System For Harley Softail Models
Published by May 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.From D&D Performance Enterprises, one of the leading performance motorcycle exhaust manufacturers, this Bob Cat exhaust is designed for 2000 to 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail models. The company states that it improves the performance and economy of the OEM system through tighter mapping of the engine characteristics. By adding a high-flow air filter (test made with […]
Big Bear Choppers Has Filed For Bankruptcy
Published by May 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It surprised many observers, clients and creditors that it was not done sooner, Big Bear Choppers having stopped activity in November 2011. On Friday May 4, 2012 Big Bear Choppers filed for voluntary chapter 7 bankruptcy in California Central Bankruptcy Court (Case number 6:12-bk-21113) . David Philipson of Law Office of David Philipson in Big […]
Electric Drag Quarter Mile Record Run Of 201.37 MPH
Published by May 8th, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.On Friday May 4, 2012, the Lawless Electric Rocket bike piloted by Larry “Spiderman” McBride made history with a National Electric Drag Racing Association (NEDRA) record run of 6.940 at 201.37 mph making it the first electric vehicle to break 200 mph in the quarter mile! The 355 volt Rocket bike was built by Lawless […]
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Dealers Ranked Highest By 2012 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index®
Published by May 7th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson dealerships returned to the top ranking in the newly released 2012 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index® (PSI®) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study. The study measures dealership treatment of motorcycle shoppers. Study rankings by brand were determined by the patent-pending Pied Piper PSI process after measuring “Sales Effectiveness” three different ways: 1- when a shopper […]
Rockstar Formulated Harley Sportster XR1200
Published by May 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Rockstar states that its energy drinks are the world’s most powerful, providing an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles, from athletes to rock stars. Rockstar sponsors a lot of events like Surf, Skate, Snow, MX, BMX, Off-Road, MotoGP, Rally, Wake, MMA, Bull Riding, Bands, DJs, Live Music and has already […]
In 1995 Mike Hanlon, with brother Tim, started Mean Street Products with the goal of designing and producing the best American made billet forks. Cutting edge style and exceptional quality made Mean Street the first brand choice by the most respected custom builders around the world for the most acclaimed custom motorcycles. In addition, Mike […]
New Harley-Davidson Women’s Primitive Mesh Jacket And Half Helmet
Published by May 6th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.Built to beat the summer heat, the new women’s Primitive Mesh Jacket (starting at $140) features allover 100 percent polyester mesh construction for maximum airflow. For increased comfort in warm weather, built-in pockets accept accessory hydration packs that deliver extra evaporative cooling. 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material provides superior reflectivity in low-light conditions, while three available […]
Drag Specialties Diamond-Head Mirrors.
Published by May 5th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The law says you are supposed to have a set on your motorcycle. So, make them functional in size, but not too big to the point where they would destroy the good looks of your bars/controls. The head-size of these Diamond-Head mirrors measures only 5” wide x 2 ½” high, which means they still work […]
2012 Harley-Davidson Art Of Custom Promo Video
Published by May 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.The Bands Of The 2012 Sturgis Rally At The Legendary Buffalo Chip
Published by May 4th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Epicenter of the music scene during the Sturgis Rally, the Buffalo Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage will host again some of the biggest names. A one-of-a-kind feeling in front of this legendary South Dakota stage. Pick your music fix by choosing your preferred band and requesting your passes at Buffalo Chip Bands.
Harley-Davidson New Skull & Chain Collection
Published by May 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Smokey Chrome Air Cleaner Trim (P/N 61400049, $64.95) is one of the new items now available in this eight-piece collection from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories®. Contrasting 3-D chain rims the surface and surrounds the distinctive Willie G Skull with black-filled eyes and a rhinestone-encrusted jaw line. The Skull & Chain Collection in Smokey Chrome also […]
After reading this article, you will want to do this Motion Induced Blindness Test. In an accident, wherein a speeding car hits a slower moving vehicle coming from the side, the speeding car drivers often swear that they just didn’t see the vehicle coming from the left or right. Well, they aren’t lying. They really […]
Not many industry vendors continue to produce a print catalog of their products. Among the very few who never stopped showing their products on paper is Pro-One, and this since 1989. In it, new billet aluminum custom parts for both American and Metric bikes, mirrors, blade levers, bagger fuel Doors, tank panels, engine covers and […]
Harley-Davidson Celebrates Women Riders in Latin America and the Caribbean During International Female Ride Day
Published by May 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This May, Harley-Davidson honors women riders across the globe by inviting them to join Women Riders Month events. During the month of May, hundreds of women riders from Latin America to the Caribbean will join thousands of other women in countries around the world to showcase their passion for the sport of motorcycling during the […]
Pickard Signature Floorboards And Controls For Harley Baggers.
Published by May 3rd, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Designed by Pickard Bagger Parts and machined by Supreme Legends USA, new rider and passenger floorboards and controls to fit your bagger. The front floorboards have the particularity of offering a 3- position lateral adjustability and a sturdy diamond grip rubber to keep your feet firmly planted. Forward controls feature freshly styled pegs (braking and shifting.) Available […]
Message Of Keith Brinton From Diamond Heads
Published by May 3rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.“Cyril. Here at Diamond Heads we have been receiving numorous phone calls from companies and individuals wanting to know if the rumor of Amber’s passing is true and if we are going to remain in business. As you know the rumor of her passing is true we were hit from behind by a speeding suv […]
Buckcherry To Play Sturgis Buffalo Chip August 7 2012
Published by May 3rd, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes legendary hard rockers Buckcherry to their expanding 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally concert line up 2012. The Grammy nominated band brings an unmatched energy and one of a kind show to the Buffalo Chip main stage as part of the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™. Buckcherry joins a growing line up […]
Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Lost In Last Year’s Tsunami Washed Up on a Canadian Island. It was an about 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers) wild ride. The rusted bike was found in a large white container where its owner, Ikuo Yokoyama, had kept it. He was located through the license plate number, Fuji TV reported Wednesday. “This is […]
If you want your bike to look “roots”, no better way than customizing it with ribbed parts. Example this ribbed and black Vortex air clVeaner kit made by Bosley in Japan. Depending of your perspective, you an assemble it horizontally or vertically. Comes with air cleaner cover, velocity stack, mounting bracket, air filter, gasket, o-rings […]
Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show Concours d’ Elegance. July 22, 2012 At New Location.
Published by May 2nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 2012 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continues its now 21-year tradition on Sunday July 22nd 10am-6pm as the premier outdoor Street Bike event in America with top Celebrity Builders, the upscale Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’ Elegance. The Show moves from prior Queen Mary, Long Beach location to the exclusive Calabasas Country Club […]
I would like to share an experience with you all about drinking and driving. As you well know some of us have been known to have had rare brushes with the authorities on our way home from the odd social session over the years. A couple of nights ago I was out for a few drinks […]
Seventy Three Harley Ironhead Sportster
Published by May 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Jarrod and Justin Del Prado of DP Customs told me the story of Seventy Three, their latest creation in black & blue. In their words: “Our shop is in New River Arizona, but we haven’t had a local customer since the cows came home. That is, until we met a dude named Scott Brown at a […]
New Harley-Davidson Own The Night Website
Published by May 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Harley-Davidson® has a new website called “Own the Night” to demonstrate the advantages of its LED Lighting Accessories. The website showcases its wide selection of LED lighting accessories, which includes headlamps, auxiliary lamps, tail lamps and turn signals for almost all late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In the site several videos that demonstrate the dramatic difference in […]
The Devil Ride. New TV Show Premieres on Discovery Tuesday May 8TH at 10pm ET/PT
Published by May 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.The Devils Ride sports a diverse crew but one bonded by a commitment to each other and the club. Meet Laffing Devils president Gipsy, who must balance the club’s growing ranks with pressure from older members to maintain the status quo. An ex-Marine who served in Iraq, Gipsy credits the club for helping him deal […]
Motorcycle safety issue is a perennial source of discussion. In May, bumper stickers, signs and banners will be everywhere to remind car drivers to look twice and save a life. And while we all extremely supportive of all campaigns to alert drivers on the danger of not seeing motorcycles (and bicycles, and pedestrians) we must […]
