Custom Chrome just announced the launch of a new website Custom Bike Shows as the main resource for information, registration and all activity surrounding the Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series and it’s related events in the US and abroad throughout the year. Each bike show is held in conjunction with surrounding events such as […]
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Launch Of The 2011 Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Scale Model Running Panhead Engine
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.His name is Ron Colonna. This engine was scratch built to a scale of 2/5ths or 40% of full size. The bottom end was taken from a drawing of a Knuckelhead engine that he purchased on e-Bay. The top end was patterned after photos taken from e-bay of Harley parts for sale. He also bought […]
Harley-Davidson To Decide In March Fate Of Kansas City Plant
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last November, Harley-Davidson management warned its Kansas City unions and workers (800 full time and 675 paid hourly) that internal studies showed significant gaps in cost, efficiency and production flexibility at the plant. At the time, company officials said at the time that plant’s work would be shifted to the one in York, PA. if […]
New Avon Velvet Air Grips
Published by January 26th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Thanks to its line of ergonomically designed line of Air Cushioned Grips, Avon has attracted legion of bikers looking to make their rides more comfortable to their hands. The company just released a new version of these popular grips called “Velvet” offering an even softer and increased vibration dampening feeling. These new grips offer the […]
In the 1930’s, German engineer Norbert Riedel worked as a technical designer for Victoria and Triumph. During WW2 on Luftwaffe jet fighters engines. Then he developed his first motorcycle production of Imme Riedel R 100 in the city of Immenstadt (Imme means Bee in German, and became the name and logo.) At that time the […]
New California Scooter Military Series
Published by January 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.California Scooter Company announced the addition of the Military Series to its 2011 popular line of 150cc small motorcycles inspired by the American design of the Mustang. The military-themed bikes are available in desert camouflage, jungle camouflage and OD Green. California Scooter Company also announced it will be offering a line of military-themed accessories for […]
Shades of the 60’s are everywhere in our motorcycle industry. And logically, Cafe Racer nostalgia is extremely strong in the UK, the land of the original Rockers in black leather and white scarf racing their bikes between trucker cafes. A subculture revival extremely positive for our custom motorcycle industry, of course no more based on […]
Classic Cast Harley Floorboards. Pick Your Finish And Your Own Logo.
Published by January 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.From Shadetree Fabrications, the shop of Kyle Shorey, these new cast floorboards to give your sled an an old style feel. Cast from Aluminum, Brass, Red Brass or a combo of any of these, these boards are one-of-a-kind pieces that stray from the norm of the billet age! With their classic appeal, they take you […]
Also in snowy New York this weekend at the IMS Show, Ducati debuting its 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO, It is powered by the Desmodue Evoluzione engine which is the first two-valve Ducati to hit the 100 hp. mark and is now the flagship of the extremely successful Monster Line. The first 900 Monster was […]
Polaris Names Jim Williams As Vice President Of Human Resources
Published by January 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today named Jim Williams as vice president of human resources. Williams has an extensive human resources background, with top-level experience at Fortune 400 companies. Williams will be responsible for Polaris’ global human resource sourcing and will play a large role in the company’s international growth plans. Williams is succeeding John Corness […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Unveils The Blackline For Younger Bikers.
Published by January 21st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This morning at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show – the largest indoor consumer motorcycle show in the U.S – Harley-Davidson is unveiling the Blackline, a new Harley-Davidson Dark Softail model. The Motor Factory describes it as lean, bared to the bone, with visual elements of the original bobber movement combined with the raw, hand-hewn style […]
Royal Enfield Introducing 2 New Models This Morning At the New York Progressive IMS Show
Published by January 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.New York Jacob Javits Convention Center. 1q am Eastern time. The doors of the NY Progressive International Motorcycle Show will open to the public in less than 2 hours. On the Royal Enfield display, as I pre-announced 1 week ago, 2 new 2011 models. Top, the 500 Classic Chrome. Bottom, the 500 Black Bullet. Mainly cosmetic improvements. Same Unit […]
European TÜV Approval for 8 More Performance Machine Wheel Designs
Published by January 21st, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Of particular interest for my European motorcycle professional and retail readers but also for all clients of Performance Machine around the world, PM is proud to announce that its line of wheels is TÜV approved. TÜV Rheinland, based in Germany, is a leading international service group providing testing, assistance and certifying in a neutral manner. […]
A few minutes ago, with the claim that “It’s new, bad-ass and the bike you want to be seen on” the staff of Victory Motorcycles just unveiled its new High-Ball model at the Amsterdam Billiard Hall, near Union Square in New York City. Are you surprised by the release of this custom cruiser (Victory doesn’t use […]
New Small, Sleek And Adjustable Windshield As Strong As A Gladiator Shield. Harley XL, FX, FL Models.
Published by January 20th, 2011 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.You want a small and sleek custom windshield that you can adjust in any position and that doesn’t break or even ding? One looking good on your Harley XLs, FX, FX Wide Glides and even FL models? Answer, this new Gladiator™ Windshield from National Cycle. It features a limitlessly adjustable mounting bracket and a polycarbonate screen […]
1-Harley-Davidson 2012 Models. Rumor is that the following Harley models will disappear from the lineup for the next season models: FXCWC Softail Rocker C, FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones and FLHXXX Street Glide Trike. If you absolutely want one, you may want to rush to your local Harley dealer. 2- Young Children Forbidden On Motorcycles? Should young […]
Tonight Thursday January 20th At 8 pm EST. Unveiling In My Blog Of The New 2012 Victory Motorcycle.
Published by January 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Tonight January 20th in New-York City, from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm, Victory Motorcycles will unveil a brand new 2012 model. Although this private event is reserved to the Victory staff, motorcycle media and select VIP’s, you will be able to see it in images with specifications here in my Blog at no later than 8 […]
Custom Harley V-Rod Muscle Appears in Green Hornet Movie
Published by January 19th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Editorial and Videos.A custom Harley-Davidson Muscle V-Rod is appearing along many unusual weapons in the just released movie Green Hornet, and I hope that thisHarley paid product placement will help move a few more bikes out of the dealerships. The Green Hornet (Seth Rogen) is a masked vigilante who fights crime with the help of martial arts expert and faithful […]
V-Twin Expo. Beringer Brakes To Launch 2 New Parts.
Published by January 19th, 2011 in Brakes, Controls, Editorial, Events and Wheels.The US Division of French manufacturer Beringer Brakes will participate to the Cincinnati V-twin Expo (Feb. 5-7) to present its new 2011 products. Here is a preview of two of them. First, new hand controls with a 3-button switch system being integrated into the master cylinder for a cleaner look. Available for both brake and […]
Pepper Massey life story could be called “All Roads Lead To The Black Hills.” From Rhode Island where she was born, to Canada where she followed her mother, to Florida where she became a single mother, to California where she arrived pennyless after a failed marriage and without the means the buy a car for transportation […]
Because of EPA regulations, the number of platers has steadily decreased during these last years (same phenomenon in Europe where it’s now very difficult to find a chrome plater). In addition, disparity of quality can be huge between different companies, and pros and amateurs alike have experienced it.
Royal Enfield Working On Bigger And Faster motorcycles. To Double Production.
Published by January 18th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Royal Enfield models, especially the Bullet, are hot selling items both in developed and emerging market countries. Waiting list has now reached up to ten months. The company was quite unprepared last year to face such a demand and is contemplating building a second plant that can produce 150,000 units. This year, the plan […]
Triumph and the UK Birmingham Institute of Art & Design teamed up to ask students to create functional objects with parts from a Bonneville T100. But first, don’t scream: no motorcycle life was scarified because parts were given by the factory. The announced winner was Nick Orme for his design of a corkscrew conceived from […]
Sunday January 16. 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. This Mercedes-Benz SL 600 is unveiled to visitors… It is covered of 300,000 laser cut Swaroski crystals. Looks good under the lights front of the lobby of hotels in Dubai, Monte-carlo and Las Vegas. Taking orders. $750,000. (via AFP. T. Yomanala photo)
Fingerprint Security For Your Motorcycle
Published by January 18th, 2011 in Chassis, Editorial and Electrical.Designed by Hawk Systems Inc. BioKey is designed to replace the key used to unlock the electrical panel of a motorcycle. It also ignites the electrical panel to allow the end user to push the start button and start the bike. Without his or her fingerprint, there is no electricity running to the bike’s components, […]
Custom Vintage Racer As Homage To A Father
Published by January 17th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All artists, and of course you can put all custom builders in this group, are inspired by their own God. He talks to them in his own way to inspire them new concepts and designs. And when a custom builder gets a revelation about what to build, you know that he will never stop working […]
