A new aviation masterpiece by artist David Uhl. Harriet Quimby became the first woman to get a pilot license in the U.S. She followed that up with becoming the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel in the spring of 1912. Later that year, she tragically died during an aviation exhibition in Massachusetts. In David’s words, […]
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Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by June 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- New rumors on Wall Street that private equity firms are eying Harley-Davidson as a takeover target. Last time such rumors surfaced was on March 16, 2010 when private equity firm KKR was named as being interested in buying the company. A growing confidence in a US recovery is feeding a frenzy of many unsubstantiated […]
New Covington Ignition Switch Cover
Published by June 10th, 2010 in Accessories, Controls, Editorial and Electrical.Now available from Covingtons Customs this Ignition Switch Cover for 05 & earlier and 03 and later international touring models, except Road King. This is a great addition to the Covington line of finned billet parts. Machined from billet aluminum with your choice of finish in chrome, black or black with diamond edged as featured […]
Custom Motorcycle Builder Shinya Kimura To Ride A 1915 Indian In Motorcycle Cannonball
Published by June 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Shinya Kimura will participate in the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Coast to Coast Run from September 10 to 26, 2010. During these last 5 years Shinya Kimura gained fame for his handcrafted motorcycles always featuring vintage or classic engines mounted in one-of-a-kind frames with intricate bodywork often requiring over 1000 of labor hours. Shinya decided to […]
Between the garage builders and professional custom builders, there is a category of semi-pros whose main business is not to build motorcycles. They all chose their business because they love to ride, and don’t miss an opportunity to wrench their own one-off bikes. With the advantage that they know the latest trends, the newest parts […]
The Legends Ride is a must do during the Sturgis Rally. Celebrities, the nation’s top bike builders, motorcycle industry personalities and riders looking to ride for charity will converge in Deadwood August 9 to take part in the 3rd annual Legends Ride. The Legends Ride takes riders from Historic Deadwood to the Legendary Buffalo Chip […]
Another very fine example of a “new” 1948 Harley-Davidson FL Panhead designed the way the factory should have produced it at that time and could manufacture it today? (after adding all DOT and EPA requirements)
Arlen Ness Cafe Fairing for Harley-Davidson Sportster™
Published by June 9th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Harley-Davidson is pushing the sales of its Sportster line (of course Nightster models included), the Cafe Racer look is making a come back, and of course Arlen Ness noticed. The company just started offering a direct bolt-on fairing kit to fit any Sportster equipped with a 39 mm front end, top mount headlight and Nighster […]
Never heard before of James Hammarhead, so I guess nor most of you. He founded Hammarhead Industries (HHI) and his niche market is, starting from recent major brand models like Triumph & Royal Enfield, to re-design rugged machines in the spirit of the 50’s.
Breaking News. City Of Myrtle Beach Helmet And Eyewear Ordinances Declared Invalid.
Published by June 8th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.During the last 2 years a lot has been said and written in this Blog about the City Of Myrtle Beach trying to discourage motorcycle rallies in the City and around. For this purpose Myrtle Beach passed a number of ordinances and amendments dealing with rallies and motorcycles, one of them being the Helmet And […]
Lehman Launching Cimarron Custom Trike
Published by June 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lehman Trikes, the leader of the three (not a typo) world announced that it’s new custom model called the “Cimarron” is now available through its dealers network. Unique styling and two-tone paint to complement the lines of of the Vision Victory powered Crossbow model. Comes standard with Reverse and John Lehman Signature billet wheels. More […]
Need Some Help With Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Published by June 8th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Brendon Thompson was mentored in the techniques of forming sheet metal by Don Baumunk the owner of Fat Katz. During 13 years he has been building all of their custom gas tanks and now just started his own company named Elite Metal Designs (Fat Katz is still producing stamped fenders Trendsetter, Troubadour and the Cool […]
You remember that I posted the disturbing story of Anthony John Graber pulled over for speeding on his motorcycle, then arrested 10 days later for posting on YouTube the video of his own traffic stop he recorded on his helmet mounted camera. Police Officers in most cases will consider your camera as a gun pointed […]
As I wrote before, heavily modified Harleys regain ground over one-off custom motorcycles built from the ground up. And for this purpose, old genuine Harleys or at least their main parts (frame, engine, transmission) are getting more desirable by the day. How modified do you want to go and how much time/energy/money are you ready […]
Renegade Cinci Wheel For A Lot Of Bling
Published by June 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.For those looking for some extra bling on their motorcycle, this wheel design features a curved, swept back and contoured spokes to produce an appearance of 3D motion and enough reflecting light to get you blind. As with the company’s other precision crafted one piece billet wheels, the CINCI Wheel is offered in diameters ranging […]
Not for everyone, but if you are a new Indian Motorcycle fan and wish a unique machine, just know that there are only 2 of these one-of-a-kind signature Indian Chiefs. They are available for immediate delivery only from the Indian Motorcycle flagship store in Charlotte NC. But I understand that you can also order your very own […]
La Rosa Design Motorcycle Solo Bag
Published by June 5th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.If you ride beyond your city limits and are tripping for more than one day, reality is that you probably need to have your bike equipped with at least one bag. Others will get one for good old school look. For appearance and or functionality, the market for detachable solo leather bags is growing with […]
World’s Only 100% Wood 1941 Indian Motorcycle
Published by June 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.It took 10 years to build it. It’s 100% wood. 14 different kind of woods. Only 1 in the world. For sale…
Always loved the ingeniosity of those conceiving multi-tools and know that many bikers love to carry one. Useful and playful these multi-tools exist in so many configurations that the difficult task is to choose the one pleasing your man. Up to you to decide the profile he belongs to: handyman, warrior, hunter, electrician, mechanic, bomb […]
You will not find many good looking exhaust systems with trumpet tips. But you can buy this type of tips and clamp them on an existing set if your pipes are 1 1/2″. Of course, custom builders will not clamp tips but probably strip the chrome out of them, then weld and chrome again or […]
Many new custom motorcycles are being built in the old style of today using modern technology, but not many trikes and sidecars. Why not? I was looking at the new Ural Patrol T sidecar featured here and wondered if it is feasible to build from the ground up something similar for a better price than […]
Broken Spoke Offering Free Money To Party In Sturgis
Published by June 4th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Time to prepare your trip to Sturgis, and if it’s not already done, book your tent/RV/cabin spot. Sleep at the Broken Spoke Campground (600 acres, largest biker pool, bars, bands, etc) and get free money to party during all Bike Week. For the 1st time, the Broken Spoke is issuing its own currency – the […]
US Launch Of The Improved Harley Sportster XR1200X
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As you remember the Sportster XR 1200 was introduced last year as a 2010 model for export markets only. Today June 3rd, Harley-Davidson announced the launch in the US of the XR 1200X as a 2011 model. A performance improved version of the XR1200, it is equipped with a Showa front and rear fully adjustable suspension that […]
Unauthorized Harley-Davidson Commercial
Published by June 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Flash back to 1967. The Beatles release of “Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”, their 9th official album, the 1st ever with no gap between the songs and the 1st using the run-out groove therefore leaving the stylus on the record, chattering away endlessly. A music “Revlution”. It was qualified as a “concept” album that […]
