Worried investors are buying gold, silver and Swiss Francs, now the strongest currency in the world. To the point where Swiss government is so scared that the country exportations would collapse that it is thinking again, like several decades ago, of obliging banks to give negative interest on Swiss Francs deposits… And one victim in […]
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Aluminum Cafe Racer Body Kit For Harley-Davidson Sportster. Priceless.
Published by August 29th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.New And Interesting. Electric Starter For Old Indian Motorcycles.
Published by August 29th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.How many old Indians are just sitting in the garage gathering dust because their aging owners are too old, too weak with their legs to be able to kick start them? Probably a lot…Would be nice if these old Indian owners could electric start these bikes and ride them again. Indian purists, don’t feel offended. […]
Old Skool Extra Narrow Triple Tree
Published by August 28th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.After the fat tires excess, the custom motorcycle industry made a 180-degree towards building from the ground up with skinny tires. Front ends went from wide glide, to mid to narrow and now to extra-narrow glide. It will be difficult for anyone to propose a narrower triple tree than this one, 1,25″ (31,75mm) narrower than […]
Jay Allen Breaks Another Land Speed Record With Help From Friend Wink Eller…
Published by August 28th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Fresh from hosting a very successful Sturgis Rally 2011 at the downtown Original Broken Spoke, Jay Allen arrived at Bonneville Speed Week supercharged to break another Land Speed Record with the support of good friend and mentor, Wink Eller. After three passes, Allen claimed a new record average with 186.465 and a new Land Speed […]
Screaming Eagle Round Air Cleaner For Harley Sportster Models
Published by August 27th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.To boost the performance while changing the style of a Fuel-Injected Sportster Engine is an appealing proposition. The new Screamin’ Eagle® Round Sportster® Stage 1 Air Cleaner Kit (P/N 29000009 Gloss Black or 29000019 Chrome; $139.95) from Harley-Davidson® provides increased air flow and is street legal when used with stock mufflers Requires ECM calibration (priced […]
Electric Super Bike Land Speed Record. The Video.
Published by August 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Speed Week followed by Bub Speed Trials in Bonneville. This the season of the Land Speed Records. Lightning Motorcycle has set a new one by becoming the first electric motorcycle manufacturer to exceed 200 mph. Driven by Paul Thede, principal of Race Tech and the developer of the Lightning SuperBike’s suspension system, the SuperBike made […]
Neptune. 1947 Harley-Davidson By Custom Builder Shinya Kimura
Published by August 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Give any motorcycle to veteran custom builder Shinya Kimura (already in his 25th year career) and you can bet that the final result will look like nothing else you have admired before. This functional design is born from a 1947 Harley-Davidson and of course from his bold imagination. The theme? Neptune, not our outermost “blue” planet, but […]
954 AJS E95 Porcupine Racing Motorcycle. One Of The World’s Rarest Motorcycles.
Published by August 26th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 1954 AJS 500cc E95 Porcupine represents the final development of the most exotic, innovative, and graceful British Grand Prix racing motorcycle ever made. Described as the “Holy Grail of British Motorcycles”, the AJS Porcupine is the only twin-cylinder motorcycle of the time to have won in 1949 the 500cc World Championship.
National Motorcycle Museum Takes Double Win at Pebble Beach
Published by August 26th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Over 200 automobiles and only 18 select Italian motorcycles graced the 18th fairway at the 61st Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Sunday, Aug. 21. When motorcycles were called to the presentation stage for awards, machines from the National Motorcycle Museum, Anamosa, Iowa, won first and second places in the Italian Touring Motorcycles class competition. First place […]
Armor Clear Film Paint & Chrome Protection For Harley-Davidson Touring Front Ends
Published by August 25th, 2011 in Accessories, Controls and Editorial.I already introduced you to Motorcycle Armor, a company specializing in pre-cut optically invisible film kits for your Harley. After releasing kits for bags, bag lids, gas tanks, side covers and fenders, the company is now releasing a paint & chrome protection film to protect from road rash, rock chips and bug acids the front […]
New Vintage Honda CB350 Speedster. Brat Style.
Published by August 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Don’t let bad economic news freeze your creative juices. You can build something very cool within a tight budget. As Jason Lajkov did from a basket case of rusty parts coming from a 1969 Honda CB 350. What you need is just some patience and a good eye for design. Evidently, former graphic designer Jason […]
JIMS Cruise Drive Mega Nut
Published by August 25th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you tinker with your bike, install or reinstall your driveline, you know about the issue of your rear pulley coming loose from your main drive gear. Years ago JIMS, the leader in performance tools for your Harley, designed the original “Mega Nut” complete with a machined clamping face profile and additional locking holes for […]
Famed Motorcyclist Dave Zien Back In The Saddle
Published by August 25th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.March 13, 2011 6.15 am. Former State representative and Senator Dave Zien is returning from Daytona Bike Week, riding interstate 10 in the Florida Panhandle. A SUV driver tries to change lanes, loses control and the vehicle overturns. Despite evasive action, Dave Zien is unable to avoid a collision with the SUV. His left leg […]
Harley-Davidson Knows How To Speak To Women
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A study by Trends and Strategic Insights, Integrated Media at NBCUniversal, ranks Harley-Davidson as the top brand for knowing how to create with women a positive buzz about its motorcycles. As you know, the traditionally male-associated Harley brand as made huge efforts to celebrate and attract women bikers. Women-only garage parties, female biker boot camps, a […]
New Circulator Backrest Pads From Harley-Davidson
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.After the Hot Engine Air Deflector and the Ventilator Windshield, Harley-Davidson is now launching Circulator Backrest Pads for improved hot weather riding comfort. The new Circulator Backrest Pads feature 3D construction that promotes air movement and reduces heat build-up where the body of the rider or a passenger touches the backrest. Designed to reduce perspiration […]
Cory Ness Signature Series Victory Cross Country
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.No way you can’t immediately identify a Victory Touring Motorcycle. Polaris qualify its touring chassis as progressive…You like or not, but for 2012 the Minnesota brand wants all its models to set a new high standard for hard baggers, providing riders with unprecedented comfort and the greatest cargo capacity of any production motorcycle in the world. […]
New Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series In Italy
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome just announced the addition of the Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series Italian Championship to be held at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy, January 20th – 22nd, 2012. The CCI Bike Show Series already includes bike show competitions in Santa Clara, California for the North American Championship, Mainz, Germany for the […]
Softails And Baggers Are A Pain…In The Trailer
Published by August 24th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Like all builders, having crisscrossed the country so many times, I know too well that most motorcycle accidents happen in the trailer. Whatever the number of bikes you trail, their types, the initial strap down setup you give them, most methods will require minor adjustments all along your trip. Or damage to your bike and […]
Harley-Davidson Trikes That You Could Have Ridden
Published by August 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you see these project bikes it’s because in 2006 Harley-Davidson decided not to go ahead with production. Code named “Penster” these 2 projects were conceived quite a few years ago by genius car & bike designer John Buttera. Via a unique suspension system, these trikes are supposed to lean when you turn with leaning […]
What goes Inside A Motorcycle Shock…
Published by August 23rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Much more than what you think. The precision inner workings of Progressive Suspension. A short video.
On top, the famous Gold Yamaha as it was when Custom Builder, and later Custom Chrome Int. Parts Designer, John Reed completed it in 1982. Bottom, the same bike in 2011 competing in Sturgis in the AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building. I can tell you that today the bike and the man are as wild […]
Fuller Hot Rods Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer
Published by August 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Cafe Racers. At least 3 years that I am telling you that you are going to see more and more of them being born or re-born in the best custom shops around the world. The reason? The convergence of an affinity for the retro style with the desire to handle a very maneuverable bike both […]
Your Dream Job? Polaris Recruiting A Marketing Director For Indian Motorcycles.
Published by August 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Job Title: Director, Marketing Indian Motorcycles Profession: Marketing Department Head. Status Full-time. Job summary description: lead Indian marketing efforts in development and implementation of strategies and plan that meet or exceed retail sales objectives. Key leader in driving Indian Motorcycles to become a Global Motorcycle Brand. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Marketing/Brand Strategies and Plan Development. […]
New Harley-Davidson Detachable Ventilator Winshields
Published by August 21st, 2011 in Accessories, Chassis and Editorial.After the Mid-Frame Air Deflector for Softail® model that I featured a few days ago, and always preoccupied by your riding comfort, Harley-Davidson is now launching windshields with adjustable vents. These new Ventilator Detachable Windshields ($424.95 to $474.95) feature clear, injection-molded vents that allow the rider to adjust the airflow to match the riding conditions.
How Custom Motorcycle Builders Do Promote Themselves?
Published by August 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.How Custom Builders do promote themselves? Magazines, social medias, blogs, bike shows, TV if possible and videos. An interesting promo video to boost notoriety of Christian De Kant & his shop DK Motorrad in Switzerland. What do you think? (It’s not a paid commercial. Christian doesn’t know I am running his video. )
Monster Motorcycle Tires For Monster Wheels
Published by August 20th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Those new to the very tall and very wide wheels don’t seem to know where to find the corresponding tires. Metalsport Wheels is distributing the Vee Rubber tires (yes it’s a Thai company) to fit the today’s wildest size wheels, the 26″ & 30″ in front, the 310 mm & 360 mm tires in rear. […]
