Want to make some money evaluating motorcycle dealers in your area? Through its market research company, a major motorcycle manufacturer wants to evaluate its US and Canadian dealers and for this purpose is looking for bikers to be Mystery Shoppers. Mystery shopping is a tool used since the 940′s to measure quality of service, compliance [...]
Steve McQueen’s 1931 Harley Davidson VL 74 will be sold to the highest bidder at the inaugural Mecum Celebrity Items Auction July 26-27 celebrating the Legendary History of Hollywood on July 26-27, 2013 at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. In addition to the motorcycle, several other rare McQueen items will be auctioned including his [...]
Not the first time I publish the work of “Shaw Speed & Custom” the custom division of official UK dealer Shaw Harley-Davidson. Bespoke machines always interesting to feature because they are all modified recent Harley-Davidson factory models still retaining their titles and street legal on European roads. This one based on the Blackline FXS Softail, [...]
You can be one of the first to own the all-new 2014 Indian Chief…without paying for it. Just participate to the Indian sweepstakes. No purchase necessary.(A purchase will not improve your chance of winning.) here are 3 ways to enter it. 1.) Visit Indian Motorcycle Sweepstakesand complete an Official Online Entry form between 12:01am ET [...]
Builder Matt Olsen from Carl’s Cycle Supply sent me the just edited video of the custom bike he and his wife Britney built for the 5th edition of the Born-Free Event (June 29 at Oak Canyon Ranch, Silverdao CA). Matt was last year’s best of show with a custom Knucklehead, and to defend his title [...]
Harley-Davidson revealed exclusive artwork by officially licensed artist David Uhl in coordination with the Vatican to mark the brand’s 110th anniversary event in Rome June 12 to 16. David will make an appearance at the event in Rome and will present one of the canvas Giclee prints to the Vatican “Chance Encounter” depicts a Vatican official [...]
your bike is a hardtail your solo seat suspension is your best or worst enemy for comfortable riding. These air ride kits intend to provide comfort, vibration dampening and adjustability depending of your weight and preferences. A compact rubber air spring offers far superior vibration dampening as compared to traditional seat springs or shocks. The [...]
Engineered as a body temperature-regulating base layer, the newest H-D Performance Sportswear shirts from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line keep riders cool and comfortable on hot days. Both the Garage Performance Shirt (P/N 96524-13VM, starting at $70) and the Bold Short-Sleeve Performance Shirt (P/N 96518-13VM, starting at $70) are constructed from moisture-wicking 100 percent cotton twill [...]
By popular request S&S Cycle has added polished V111 engines for 1984-1999 carbureted Harley-Davidson Big Twins. The 111 cubic inch V111 engine is already one of S&S most popular replacement engines for performance touring applications. The square configuration with a short 41/8″ stroke equal to the large 41/8″ bore, makes this engine smooth, minimizing vibrations [...]
An eclectic mix of talent ranging from emerging stars to legendary bands will rock the Milwaukee Lakefront with Harley-Davidson during the culmination of the company’s year-long, global 110th Anniversary Celebration. More than 60 bands will take to the stages of Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) Thursday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Sept.1, 2013. The [...]
Well, personally I am against reading anything while in the bathroom, but of course in favor of all readers reading my news anywhere they can read… Because Father’s Day is coming (June 16) and because some of you have previously commented that one of the remaining reasons they buy print magazines is the pleasure they [...]
Many like the look of a cool set of Ape Hangers on their Softail or Dyna model. It implies the replacement of your cables and lines for longer ones and we all dislike the task and time it takes for of sorting out which new ones to use. In addition, Harley-Davidson introduced on late models [...]
A pretty good idea aiming at reducing rear-end collisions from a California startup. Motorcycles decelerate much quicker than 4-wheel vehicles, either when you let off the throttle or brake. A new type of safety light for motorcycles that illuminates when the bike slows down, regardless of whether or not you are using the brakes. The [...]
First, Domi Racer Distributors Auction is June 11 in Cincinnati, OH. It includes $10+ million of vintage and NOS European Motorcycle Parts, 10+ bikes, and a great collection of motorcycle memorabilia collected by Bob Schanz. Second, Melvin Motorcycle Museum Auction is June 19 in Oscoda, MI. It includes a Massive collection of Memorabilia from The [...]
More floorboard dress up with these 3 different style covers, direct replacement for the stock Harley ones. They sit on top of the steel base plates so no comfort is compromised & the raised rubber edge keeps your boot heels off the pipes. Models from left to right: Zombie, Widow and Flame. MSRP for each [...]
The Mission RS is a high end eco-friendly superbike based on the same chassis used in 2011 to overpower all e-competitors during the FIM/TTXGP Laguna Seca race. A street legal limited production machine (only 40 units priced at $56,500) whose “Infinite Drive” powertrain delivers 160 hp, an acceleration of 0 to 60 mph in 3 [...]
The legendary Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Octagon® is set to ride into Milwaukee for Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary celebration, giving fans of the two all-American heavyweight brands an opportunity to witness one of the hardest-hitting live fights of the year – the UFC® 164 Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown. Pre-Sale tickets for UFC® 164 available to Harley-Davidson 110th [...]
The new Screamin Eagle® Street Cannon mufflers (P/N 64900187, $449.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are now available in a durable Jet Black ceramic coating. These performance slip-on mufflers are tuned to give Harley-Davidson® Touring models an exhaust note with extra-deep bass to enhance that famous Harley sound yet preserve peace with the neighbors. The [...]
PulseTech Products wanted to make sure that all of you understood the differences between both types of chargers. They sent me the following text of technical explanations. Yes, it sounds like a (non-paid) commercial for their own products, but I thought that many would learn something about the proper and safe way to keep all [...]
This application from the Legendary Buffalo Chip offers all what you can expect: maps, concerts, camping info and reservations, Sturgis activities, etc. It is version 1.1.7. with some bug fixes versus former version. Compatible with iPhone (supported the larger iPhone 5 screen)., iPd Touch and iPad. Requires IOS 4.3 or later. Download for FREE on [...]
Englishman Pete Pearson believes that a Harley should be stripped down raw and yet be capable of being ridden hard all day, every day. No such a thing as “too beautiful to be ridden.” Although new on the custom scene – his shop Rocket Bobs Cycle Works was officially opened in 2009 – Pete is [...]
Future V-Twin Engines branded as Jesse James Engines will be derived from collaboration between the parties. “An Aussie Renegade 147″ Billet Engine should be just about perfect to test out the new CFL frame” said Jesse James, showing a 147″ Diamond Cut Renegade V-Twin Engine on his work bench. “Jesse brings to this venture his [...]
In July 2014, Dodge City in Kansas will celebrate the centennial of the historic 1914 motorcycle race and is hoping to organize it again during a week-long celebration. The Dodge City 300 motorcycle race was kind of an “Indianapolis Of Motorcycles” attracting 17,000 people to Dodge City in 1914 and more than 20,000 in 1921. [...]
This year, the 22th edition of the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show is returning to the Queen Mary’s Seawalk Village, Long Beach, CA on Sunday July 14th. Some well known top custom builders will be displaying their new creations with some of them competing in the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’ Elegance. The [...]
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