in 2016, Custom Chrome Europe produced a Western Spaghetti to introduce its yearly “Bolt-on And Ride” motorcycles. This year the company is introducing 5 “Ride Unrivaled” bikes (4 custom Harley and 1 Indian Scout. The 5 builders who have created these custom bikes for CCE are: Fred Kodlin, Thunderbike, Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village, Zassels Custom Bikes […]
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Published by June 22nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Harley-Davidson Among Bidders To Buy Italian Ducati
Published by June 21st, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Numerous sources state that Harley-Davidson is lining up a takeover bid for Italian Ducati put up for sale by German carmaker Volkswagen, potentially bringing together two of the most famous names in motorcycling in a deal that could be worth up to 1.5 billion euros ($1.67 billion) Others are also preparing to bid: Bajaj Auto […]
Confederate Fighter Motorcycle In The Production Of Transformer Movie, The Last Knight.
Published by June 21st, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Confederate Motorcycles, creator of some of the world’s most exotic road-going machines, has announced that it’s most advanced motorcycle yet, the P51 Combat Fighter, has been included in the production of Transformers: The Last Knight. The Decepticon, Mohawk, will appear as a Fighter in it’s disguised vehicle form. H. Matthew Chambers, CEO of Confederate Motorcycles, […]
Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival Sept 28-Oct 1.
Published by June 21st, 2017 in Editorial and Events.From a PR. American country music singer-songwriter with a 60 years career Loretta Lynn wiill be hosting in her ranch the Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival Sept. 28-Oct 1. The event will host motorcycle riders of all makes, models and years at one of the most storied and beautiful ranches in the great state of […]
Michelin Partners With Worldwide All Female Motorcycle Collective “The Litas”
Published by June 20th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Michelin has announced a new partnership with female-centric motorcycle group, The Litas. What started as a small group of women who love to ride motorcycles in Salt Lake City in late 2014, has grown to a massive network of female motorcycle enthusiasts that has 140 branches in nearly 20 countries. With more than 3,000 members […]
Tenth Annual Cafe Racer Magazine Bike Show
Published by June 20th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Cafe Racer Magazine editor Mike Seate just reminded me about his 10th annual bike show. So get those polishing rags and wrenches humming at the 2017 Cafe Racer Reader;s Ride-In-Bike Show. It will be held on Saturday, August 12 at the War Memorial Park in Sewickley, Pennsylvania The event has always drawn an impressive and […]
Retrospeed Yamaha XS650 Chopper Project
Published by June 19th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Believe it or not, this ground up custom project may be the first and the last one of Wisconsin motorcycle shop Retrospeed. The reason? Young owner Brady Ingelse never wanted to be a custom builder per say. His business specializes only in vintage repairs and restorations, not in custom building. And even after the success […]
Thanks to a rib design, these 5 3/4” headlights with bottom mount are both classic and nostalgic. They are CNC machined forged aluminum and equipped with a DOT approved H-4 bulb. 3/4 wide mount for 3/8” bolt included. MRSP $489.96. In Chrome, Black Ops, Contrast, Machine Ops Cut. At Roland Sands Design.
American Flat Track. Indian Motorcycle Jared Mees Takes His Second Straight Win At The OKC Mile
Published by June 18th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.American Flat Track’s return visit to the OKC Mile presented by Indian Motorcycle in Oklahoma City, Okla., lived up to every bit of the hype on Saturday night June 17 at Remington Park. Despite being presented with every opportunity to ease up in the intense heat and accept a safe runner-up result to claim sole […]
As far as I know these Snakeyes® are the first of their kind lighting system to smooth the transition between the backrest and Tour-Pak of Harley Tourers.. They feature custom housing with bright red run/brake lights as well as amber turn signals. An easy install, the Snakeyes® are affixed with 3M automotive grade adhesive and […]
The Ventriloquist A young ventriloquist is touring Boston and puts on a show in a local Chemical Lab. With his dummy on his knee, he starts going through his usual dumb blonde jokes. Suddenly, Shelly, a blonde woman in the lab stands on her chair and starts shouting, “I’ve heard enough of your stupid blonde […]
It is one of the last models produced before AMC merged with Norton Competition model for the emerging Scrambler market and was produced until 1955. Almost identical, it looks like the G30Matchless. Rigid rear suspension of the original Model 18 was offered even after the spring-frame was introduced. The engine, a SOHC with a capacity […]
Collector Alert. A Few Never Titled “Kings Mountain” Indian Motorcycles®. Exclusively Available From Indian Motorcycle Charlotte.
Published by June 15th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As most of you know, before Polaris acquired Indian in mid-2011, the motorcycles were built by Indian Kings Mountain in North Carolina. Not far away from the plant, Indian Motorcycle Charlotte was built as the flagship dealership and is still today one of the largest and finest dealers. For the first time Indian Charlotte offers […]
New Ness Monster Sucker Air Cleaner Kit With Beveled Cover
Published by June 14th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.To increase performance, Ness released a new 90-degree patented Sucker Air Cleaner Kit with more filter area that any other kit that they currently know available on the market. This inverted 90 degree style filter features a built-in inverted top to pull in air not only from all sides of the filter but also the […]
French drivers got scared seeing a “ghost” motorcycle steadily traveling along a French highway. But there is an explanation behind the video of this riderless bike. The owner had been knocked off his motorcycle in a crash just before this video was shot. The rider, who suffered an arm injury, was told by police that […]
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Will Attend For The First Time the Columbus AIMExpo. Will Debut Its 2018 Models, Offer Demo Rides And More…
Published by June 14th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide (AIMExpo) will welcome Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) to the 2017 show floor for its inaugural appearance with its new 2018 models this September 21-24. Interactive demo rides and its JUMPSTART™ Rider Experience will also be available to attendees when the fifth-annual event gets underway from the Greater […]
New Ignition Wires From Twin Power
Published by June 14th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.“These new Twin Power Ignition Wires won’t cure cancer, but they will deliver good, reliable spark at a fair price,” says James Simonelli, Brand Manager for Twin Power. “V-Twin motorcycles are the heart and soul of America’s motorcycle industry. There’s no better way of showing the pride you put into your motorcycle than by using […]
Whatever the motorcycle trends, the old school high neck Swedish Chopper will continue to have its fans. Even if you power it by a modern post-1998 Twin Cam engine. Paughco’s Straight Leg Swedish Style chopper frames for Twin Cam powerplant are available in a variety of configurations from 2”, 3”, 4” or 5” backbone stretch […]
Harley-Davidson Planning 115th Anniversary Celebration For Labor Day Weekend 2018
Published by June 13th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“Mark your calendars for Labor Day weekend in Milwaukee,” Levatich said. “We’ll have a big celebration.” Additional details will likely be announced in August, he said. Previous Harley-Davidson anniversary celebrations in Milwaukee have been huge, multi-day events attracting thousands of Harley riders from all over the world for numerous activities around town. The event provides […]
The Blacktrack BT-02 Thruxman. Inspired By The Iconic Manx Norton.
Published by June 12th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have always been convinced that the best custom motorcycle builders would be as talented at designing very different types of products belonging to different industries. Sacha Lakic is a designer pursuing simultaneously, with international success, different projects in the area of transportation, architecture, contemporary furniture, photography, etc. But his lifelong personal obsession with motorcycles […]
New Bronze 3.25″ Exhaust End Caps From Harley-Davidson
Published by June 11th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.This bronze ceramic finish is the ideal color complement in contrast to black coated mufflers, and sets your ride apart from the crowd. Because the color is ceramic coated it is extremely durable and it will not disolor. Very easy to install. Sold in pairs with mounting hardware included. Fits ’14-later XL and ’07-later Softail® […]
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity.” Amelia Earhart
New Cobra Speedster 909 Exhaust System
Published by June 10th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.It’s quite rare to find a full exhaust with a crossover and a Lifetime Warranty for under $400 dollars… This new Cobra Speedster 909 system combines traditional styling and modern performance technology. As a matter of fact it is an updated version of the already popular Speedster Short offering over stock performance. In part those […]
RSD Concept Board Tracker Build. Illegal. Inconvenient. But It’s A BMW And Will Fire Up Every Time And Run Forever…
Published by June 9th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A huge fan of everything BMW Mottorad wants a top of the line bike for display in one of his business stores. He ordered it to Roland Sands, mentioning that it doesn’t matter if the bike is not completely legal or practical. Most importantly, gorgeous, with a boardtracker inspiration design and firing up and running […]
