Every year it takes 3 months to master photographer Scooter Grubb to sort, organize, upload several hundreds of his best photography on his website Scooter Shoots. His 2011 Speed Trials Yearbook includes 336 images of bikes shot at full racing speed. You can pick the image(s) of your choice, then drop him a note with […]
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To match your bike knuckle levers or shifter handle, a menacing knuckle meat pounder for her or for him, not to fight in the kitchen but to flatten your food or your steak. This metal meat tenderizer makes the job easier and way more fun. 41/3″H x 2″W x 2¾”D. May or may not be […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. Donates $50,000 For Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation.
Published by December 17th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.SMRi, owner of the Sturgis Rally federal trademarks, donated $50,000 to Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation with the proceeds then to be donated to local organizations. The donation is in conjunction with SMRi’s overall goal to give back to the Black Hills, a community that gave birth to and has supported the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for […]
URAL Sidecar And Solo 70th Anniversary Special Edition
Published by December 16th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 1941, the Ural Sidecar was created through reverse engineering of the BMW R 75, with for objective to suit the needs of the Russian Red Army fighting in harsh Russian climate and terrain. The first built sidecars were sent to the front lines in February of 1942 and were used by the troops in […]
Slim JIMS® Oil Filter Wrench
Published by December 16th, 2011 in Accessories, Editorial and Engines.Now available, The new Slim JIMS® Oil Filter Wrench, No. 941. It is the slimmest oil filter wrench on the market. Why? Because this exclusive design makes it much easier to navigate near both the oil cooler and the crankcase position sensor, and allows you more room to work around the exhaust pipes, frame, hoses […]
3 Gift Ideas From Harley-Davidson
Published by December 16th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.1- The new men’s Reflective Skull Waterproof Hoodie (starting at $139) combines all-season comfort with long-term durability. It’s constructed from waterproof seam-sealed 100 percent knit polyester fleece in a new, softer fabric with laminated backing, and features watertight storm cuffs. Guardian Technology at the elbows and shoulders add abrasion resistance, while 3M™ Scotchlite™ Relflective Material […]
Custom Digital Information Gauges For Harley Softail And Dyna 2011-2012
Published by December 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Dakota Digital MCL-2011 LED digital information system for CAN bus replaces 2011-up Softail and 2012-up Dyna models with 4-1/2” or 5” tank mount gauges. It plugs directly into the stock wiring with no modifications needed, installation is a snap. Features are plenty in one compact unit that will fit in the factory opening […]
Round Trip To Germany Custom Magazine Trade And Bike Show
Published by December 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.German company Huber Verlag publishes several european magazines, the most well known being Custombike, Dream Machines and Biker News. Each year the publisher organizes a huge trade and bike show with on-site build-off competition, an event spreading on 4 halls at the “Messe Bad Salzuflen” Although the overall european economy started to slow down, the […]
A Custom Harley For Less Than $10,000. Possible.
Published by December 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you want to ride a brand new stock Harley under $10,000 the lower-priced Sportsters are an option. But if you want a used Custom Harley for almost the same budget, the one featured here is a good representation of what you could build for yourself. Michael Kamalian from Revolution Manufacturing wanted to show what […]
Myrtle Beach Bike Week West? Sonny Copeland of Sonny Productions, a 3-decade organizer of events for Myrtle Beach Bike Week, is working on starting another bike event at the Florence Civic Center dubbed “Myrtle Beach Bike Week West.” The Motorcycle Expo, set for March 2-3 at the Florence Civic Center, is expected to attract about […]
Looking For Gifts from $ 175,000 To $ 8,500,000?
Published by December 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As you can imagine, all day long I receive solicitations for publication. From the polite “I submit this for your consideration” to the arrogant “Tell me when you are going to publish my info”, it goes from the most interesting to the weirdest piece of public relation anyone can receive, most often in English, but […]
Harley-Davidson New Models Will Be More Accessible, Financially And Physically.
Published by December 13th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It is the way Harley Davidson Inc’s chief operating officer Matt Levatich describes the company next models during a Reuters Global Manufacturing and Transportation Summit. Levatich said the company may consider manufacturing smaller (does not mean scooter size) and less expensive motorcycles. The least expensive bike Harley-Davidson is currently offering is a Sportster priced at […]
Add Heat To Your Touring Seat
Published by December 13th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Seats.Saddlemen is adding heat to its most popular seats for Harley and Metric bikes. Just like in a luxury vehicle, saddlemen’s heated seats are adjustable by using a 5-level heating controller. The technology allows the rider and passenger to independently select their personal level of warmth. The adjustable Saddlemen heat controller is designed to be […]
If you didn’t know, a motorcycle bucket seat is the one located in 9th position…
If you can’t score a 61 cubic inch, 4-speed transmission original Harley Knucklehead and/or want the style of the past but in a powerful trouble-free 93 cubic powerplant, chances are you going to order a modern Knuckle engine from S&S Cycle that you can still couple to an original Harley tranny from those times. It’s […]
Valerie Thompson Named Co-Recipient Of 2011 American Woman Riders Community Hero Award
Published by December 12th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Famous Bonneville Salt-Flats motorcycle racer and team owner Valerie Thompson has been named the co-recipient of the 2011 American Woman Riders Community Hero Award by the American Woman Riders Association. Thompson’s racing accomplishments and community support of the HopeKids children’s charity were key criteria for award selection. Tammy Wiley from Harker Heights Texas was the […]
Big Bear Choppers Out Of Business. Update.
Published by December 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Thursday December 8, I received a call from Mona Alsop, not intending, as I requested 10 days ago, to give me a full statement on the Big Bear Choppers situation, but asking that we remove her phone number listed in “comments” by a person who could be an ex collaborator. Of course, during this […]
Death Of Tom Monahan Creator Of The Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Logo Since 1986
Published by December 11th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Tom Monahan, owner of Tom’s T’s in Sturgis and designer of the official Sturgis logo, passed away yesterday morning at the Rapid City hospital from complications after heart surgery on Thursday. Tom was a both a hero, mentor, father, grandfather, friend and a pillar of the Sturgis community. Successively high school teacher, former co-owner at […]
Darwin Motorcycle New Kits And Rollers
Published by December 10th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.From Darwin Motorcycles, home of the Brass balls Cycles, a series of new kits and rollers with the particularity that they are offered in “building stages” giving you the opportunity to buy all components as money is available to you.
2011 Holiday Gear From Harley-Davidson. 8 Options For Less Than $75
Published by December 10th, 2011 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Getting started for holiday shopping. For all Harley fanatics, here are just a few new gift ideas for less than $75 from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line, available for the 2011 holiday season. These Holiday 2011 gift items and many others are available now at most Harley-Davidson dealerships. Pass the condiments in style with a set […]
The New Victory Hard-Ball. Is it A Cruiser Or A Tourer? Both.
Published by December 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Doesn’t matter to me and to most of you the label you put on on the brand new Victory Hard-Ball model. Just make it both your bass ass cruiser and tourer. Hit the street, the road or the highway with the long (65.7 wheelbase), low platform (26.5″) that let you either carve sharp corners or […]
The New Victory Motorcycle Unveiled Here Tonight At 8 PM ET
Published by December 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Exactly at the same time the Victory Motorcycle executives unveil their brand new 2012 model today Friday December 9, 2011 at 5 pm Pacific time at the Long Beach, CA International Motorcycle Show, I will upload the pictures and specifications. So come back here at 8 pm ET (5 pm PT) to see what Polaris […]
Custom Exhausts On Fuel Injected Harleys. The End Of Popping, Spitting And Backfiring.
Published by December 9th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Exhaust.All bikers want better looking and sounding exhausts increasing performance, throttle response without sacrificing fuel economy. As a matter of fact, year after year, custom exhaust systems are at the top of the wish list of most bikers. But most forget that they will have to re-tune their motorcycles to avoid exhaust popping, spitting and […]
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Will Cease Operations At Its Australian Subsidiary Producer Wheels and Wheel Hubs. The facility of ” “New Castalloy” produces the majority of cast wheels for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and has a workforce of 212, including 183 employees and 29 contract worker.The decision to close comes as part of an overall strategy Harley-Davidson embarked on […]
Black Ops™ By RSD. A Mix Of Textured Black And Gloss Black On The Same Part.
Published by December 8th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Stated by RSD as being “the new black”, Black Ops offers a more aggressive while more subtle look by mixing on the same part textured black with gloss black. This Black Ops finish has been expanded by RSD to their Diesel and Judge Wheels, bars and other opponents, giving you more opportunity to extend this new […]
Jesse James, Paul Jr, Paul Sr In A Live TV Bike Build-Off. Any Positive Side Effect On The Industry?
Published by December 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since 2000, the start of major TV shows devoted to the building of custom motorcycles , It has been the question that everybody working or having any interest in the motorcycle industry has asked himself, to his peers, collaborators, clients and friends? Overall, do we benefit? Evidently, there is no doubt that those whose work […]
