Seems like black & red powder coated spoke wheels are still in demand by those looking for a retro style. You can unlace, powder coat yours and relace the spokes. A pain… Or buy them ready to go from many manufacturers. Like these ones from Paughco where rim and outer portion ofthe hub are powder […]
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Paughco 40-Spoke Chrome Wheels With Red Or Black Rims.
Published by January 6th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Harley-Davidson Launches Global Tour Programs
Published by January 6th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson partnered with 11 independent multi-national tour operators to create more than 150 tour experiences in 10 different languages in North America, Europe, Africa and Australia. These tours are organized with participants choosing to ride individually or as a group and picking the experience that fit them the most: guided, semi-guided and self-guided tours. The […]
New Harley-Davidson LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits For Dyna And Softail Models
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.These New LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits from Harley-Davidson feature fast-acting, extra-bright LED lamps set in compact bullet-shaped die-cast chrome housings. In the front, the lights function as running light and directional indicators. In the rear, the lights function as running light, brake light and directional indicators. Installation does not require a control box or […]
Pretty CV Carburetor Covers
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Much better than the cheap plastic cover on top of your Harley-Davidson / Keihin CV carburetor, 2 pretty caps made of 6061 aluminum then treated in black anodizing. Edges are re-cut to produce a 2-color finish that perfectly compliments your black engine cylinders. They fit all Sportsters and Big Twins equipped with the stock CV […]
Honda Unveils 2012 Fury Chopper Motorcycle
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Fury must be a special bike to many because Honda still makes it almost 3 years after its launch. At the time, not many gave it a chance to succeed against American style choppers. Must be because of its good value, offering a liquid cooled 1312 cc V-Twin 52º engine for a very reasonable […]
Worth mentioning to illustrate again the generosity of bikers helping other bikers. “Diva Dawn” Santucci, actress, model and old school biker raised donations for 7-year-old Aidan Jack Seeger by plunging in the freezing Atlantic, as promised in only tassels and a thong if she reached the $5,000 goal which was achieved on New Years Eve! […]
Its Now Legal For Motorcycles To Run Red Lights In Illinois. Sometimes, sensors installed in many intersections to trigger light changes are not sensitive enough to detect the weight of motorcycles. So, the Illinois legislature passed bill HB S860 which allows motorcycles stopped at a red light to go through the light if it doesn’t […]
New Ultima Black 96″ Shovelhead Engine
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Ultima Products is jumping into the new retro style motor market by offering for the 1st time a modern technology Shovelhead type engine in a nostalgic appearance. Die-hard Shovelhead enthusiasts can now enjoy 96″ of power, either keeping the traditional finish of the past with some chrome accents, or in an almost all black appearance. […]
Jet Reaction 400 MPH Target Speed
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.British Richard Brown who has already achieved a one way 2 wheel World Land Speed fastest pass at Bonneville Salt Flats is getting ready to break the current world record of 376 mph by the bullet like Ack Attack streamliner. Target speed : two way average in excess of 400mph with peak speed approaching 450mph. […]
Baker Drivetrain 12-Step Desintoxication Program
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.During these times when discretionary money to purchase new parts for your sled is still tight, especially after the holidays, good news for you coming from BAKER. If your transmission (Harley-Davidson, Big Dog or Baker) has got a problem like teeth missing, leaking oil, etc you can keep riding in denial until a major breakdown […]
To Be Launched. New 16″ Rotor Oversized Brake Caliper Kit.
Published by January 3rd, 2012 in Brakes, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.You see it first here before it is officially introduced to motorcycle dealers at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati (Feb. 4-6, 2012), then made available to all of you. From Aaron Glenn, the man who 2 years ago introduced the awesome, and somewhat expensive , “Internal Brake 3-piece wheel”, a new idea to improve braking […]
Did You Know? French Micro Car Had A Motorcycle Engine
Published by January 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.Without doors and enough room to fit 2 very slender adults, the Rolux VB61 convertible micro car was produced in France between 1947 and 1952. It was powered using a 175 cc Ydral single cylinder, air cooled two-stroke engine mounted behind the driver with a final chain drive to the rear axle. Not easy to […]
Many are going to be surprised by this contraption, surprisingly born in a small individual cramped garage using primitive and very old tools. It is your style or not but Mike Ludivico has a lot of merit for making his own dream happen with very few catalog parts, a lot of passion, courage and tenacity. […]
Harley-Davidson New Low Profile Wind Splitter Windshields
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.Improving air flow and reducing wind noise are the objectives reached by these 2 new Harley-davidson windshield. They are shaped for effective air flow management to enhance rider comfort and reduce wind noise. The sweeping design complements the shape of the fairing and the inner dash panel, and adds height over a traditional low-profile wind […]
New Year Resolution. +1 Google Button Under All Cyril Huze News.
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Long time we should have done it. Too busy, but it’s never too late. For year 2012 we added the +1 Button under each of my articles. For those who don’t know, +1 gets your conversations going, giving some kind of public stamp of approval to your friends, contacts and the rest of the web. […]
Most-Read And Commented Motorcycle Stories Of 2011 In Cyril Huze Post
Published by December 31st, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Daily, my website back end administration tracks lots of data. Among them, who reads what, how many times, for how long, number of comments posted etc. Although there is no exact correlation between the number of readers of each of my articles and the number of comments posted under them, it just happened that in 2011, the […]
Make your ride a little bit more comfortable with these Soft-Touch grips from Arlen Ness that you can match to the same design foot pegs, shifter/brake pegs. Dimpled Kraton rubber over 6061-T6 aluminum, chrome or black, with smooth or engraved tips. For 1976 to 2010 Harley models and customs using cable clutch. Arlen Ness.
Air-powered Motorcycle. 62 MPH.
Published by December 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Last month, the “Pursuit” was unveiled by industrial designer Dean Benstead. For a change, a bike prototype fueled not by gas or electricity, but by compressed air. It uses the breakthrough engine technology developed by Angelo Di Pietro of a company based in Melbourne, Australia, called Engineair. It’s a motocross geometry bike mostly made out of aluminum […]
Harley Davidson Owners In India Want Helmets With American Department of Transportation (DOT) Or Australian Certification Logos. In Mumbai, India, the police commissioner had instructed the police officers to fine all bikers wearing helmets without the ISI (Bureau Of Indian Standards) certification mark. Problem is that ISI certified helmets are unanimously recognized as of cheap […]
Super Freni Nostalgic 2-Piston Brake Caliper
Published by December 29th, 2011 in Brakes, Builders, Customs and Editorial.No doubt the most innovative brake caliper design in a very long time. Especially if you wish to emphasize the nostalgic look of your bike, stock or custom. The 2-piston Super Freni (Italian for brake) brake caliper is made in Italy from forged aluminum for superior rigidity and CNC milled for precise tolerances and superior […]
Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Encouraging Reports On Alleged Multiple Frauds By Big Bear Choppers’ Kevin And Mona Alsop.
Published by December 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since my 2 reports on Big Bear Choppers Suspending Operations in early November followed by an Update On The Event, close to total of 550 comments were posted by my readers regarding motorcycles ordered, paid in full or in part, some 1 year ago, some 1 month before the Alsops disappeared from their facility in Big Bear Lake, CA. […]
Are exciting times ahead for the established Norton Brand? British at heart, Norton is back in production with three 961 cc models (Commando, Sport and Cafe Racer). 100% built by British hands, the company just delivered in December its first bikes in Italy, is applying for certification in Canada and is currently traveling in the […]
Motorcycle Thefts Down 24 Percent Since 2007
Published by December 28th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.We are all targeted. But some good news regarding your chances to lose your bike, not to your lender, but to ‘who knows”. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that during year 2007, 65,678 motorcycles were stolen. In 2010, this number dropped 24% to 49,791. The most stolen brands? Hondas (12260) then Yamaha followed by […]
New And Interesting. Cool Ride Liquid Heat Shield Coating.
Published by December 28th, 2011 in Editorial and Exhaust.It comes from Industrial Nanotech, Inc. a very reputable player on the market of energy saving solutions. The company is launching a new safety coating product to reduce surface temperatures of hot exhausts on motorcycles, motorbikes, ATVs, and sport bikes.
