A good example of building new on an old Harley frame. An untouched original 1949 Harley-Davidson FL frame (even unused stock brackets have been kept) is the cradle for a very reliable brand new S&S Knucklehead 1523 cc engine linked to a 5-speed Harley transmission. Add a very twisted chrome Springer front end and sissy […]
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You never saw them if you don’t live in these countries. On the left: In Brazil “Bike Fall” by Giovanni FCB Agency (after the spill, witnesses check the Harley, not the rider). On right: In Europe “Shackles” by Euro RSCG (prisoner in your cage)
On Demand Custom Sportster Gas Tanks
Published by May 25th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Vision Design Studios created a web page to choose the way you want your Sportster gas tank to be custom (re) built. You choose your style, mounting position and configuration right down to the position of your fuel petcock (if your bike is carburated). Frisco mount tunnel? Dished in tank sides? Sight glass? Relocated gas […]
Easy To Build Custom Chopper Chassis
Published by May 25th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.This nice chopper chassis is a collaboration between well known frame manufacturer Kraft/Tech and manufacturer/distributor Kustomwerks. Conceived to offer a simple and affordable solution to those who want to assemble a nice rigid bike without to worry about custom fabrication and fitment.
Most Insane Hemi V8 Motorcycle Trike
Published by May 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A bodywork out of a Sci-Fi movie for a trike powered by a blown V8 Hemi engine. The concept comes from a guy called Tim Cotterill (made his money selling bronze frogs!) assisted by engine builder John Arruzza and Michael Leeds for fabrication & assembly. Well over powered, ugly or brilliant? I let you decide […]
The riding season is in full swing. Pre-ride inspection should be routine and automatic. It doesn’t have to take more than a few minutes and should be done before every ride. T-CLOCS is an acronym used to remind motorcycle riders of the pre-ride inspection essentials.
The story of this new V-Rod based custom motorcycle by well known French Custom Builder Bertrand “Pikasso” Dubet is an odyssey started with a vision of what could be a modern 2 wheeler born from the indefinite design options calculated by a CAD software program. And of course, it’s not about producing beautiful and colorful […]
Over time, difficult to beat the success of the classic Sparto. Probably the most sold taillight with a look…that never gets old. Especially when the Sparto is “rejuvenated” with a coat of antique copper plating. It’s a die-cast construction for a smooth, non-porous surface with an universal mount to fit on all rear fenders. To […]
Formula One Engine Break-In. Music To My Ears.
Published by May 23rd, 2010 in Editorial, Engines and Videos.If you didn’t know, I am a big Formula One fan. Watch to the end this video of an F1 engine break-in. It’s music to my ears, especially at 18,000 rpm (idle at 6000 rpm). Several times had the opportunity to be a spectator of the F1 Monte-Carlo Grand Prix (it was last weekend). What […]
Sturgis Rally 70th Anniversary Custom Motorcycle. Get It For $25.00.
Published by May 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Dirico Motorcycles, the venture between Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler and Mark Dirico, just completed this custom Pro-Street bike to commemorate the Black Hills Rally 70th Anniversary. I have been assured that all parts, frame, motor and components are USA made. So, as a a proud American I am certain you would be happy to […]
LA Choppers Raising The Bars
Published by May 22nd, 2010 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.During these last years LA Choppers has moved away from the custom bike building business and turned its focus to make what was one-off parts available to the public. As an extension of their existing line of handlebars was just added the “High Club” and “Mid Club” bars. Nothing revolutionary, but these bars mimic the high-rising, aggressive […]
Breaking News. Polaris To Move Some Manufacturing Operations To Mexico.
Published by May 21st, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Be ready for this kind of news to repeated in the next months for other motorcycle companies. To cut its production costs, Polaris Industries plans to relocate the manufacturing operations of its Osceola, Wis., plant to a new facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The move should be completed in 18 to 24 months. The Osceola operation […]
See You At The 2010 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials?
Published by May 21st, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.One of the most amazing places on earth. True bikers and pure friendship. Motorcycle history being written every day. If you never been, it’s a must do at the top on your priority list. Pre-registration for the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials 2010 (August 28- September 2) closes on June 1st at midnight. You can save yourself time […]
Hot wheels for those wanting to express speed even when idling. Can even discourage bikers next to you to race your bike when the light turns green. Will work well with powerhouse muscle type bikes but will also look hot on slower hot rod designed sleds. These wheels are painted, available in all popular stock […]
1- Twenty Harley Davidson police motorcycles, outfitted with specialized police equipment including enhanced steering and braking capabilities and lights and sirens with mounted microphones and speakers were delivered to Lebanon for handover to the ISF (Lebanese National Police). 24 Harley Davidson motorcycles are already in the ISF fleet. Since 2007, the U.S. Government has committed […]
Batman Fan? Get This Motorcycle Replica For $100,000.
Published by May 20th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Do you feel like Batman, are obsessed with the Dark Knight movie, want a running but non-street legal motorcycle and have 100 Grand to spend just for the pleasure of terrorizing your neighbors with your urban assault vehicle parked on your driveway? If yes, jump to eBay to learn more about this Custom Batpod, then make an offer. If […]
Baker Drivetrain Bringing Mayhem Again To Sturgis Broken Spoke County Line
Published by May 20th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.Who knows more about burnouts than Baker a.k.a. the Drivetrain Authority? After two successful years of the BAKER Burnout Drags Competition in Sturgis, BAKER is making this year competition fresh and new (bring replacement fresh new tires, too!) First, the event is moved across town to The Broken Spoke County Line with no entry fee […]
New Old School Motorcycle Luggage Racks.
Published by May 20th, 2010 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.After the return of the solo leather saddlebag, of the leather or tin tool box, what is the accessory to add to your bike to make it look even more period correct? Of course a rear fender luggage rack. The classic 5-rail stock version was bulky and doesn’t fit well with today’s narrower old style […]
The Harley-Davidson Revolution engine, as good as it can be, was never favored by Custom Builders for their one-off bikes. I see the reason as their refusal to break with tradition and of course the fact that these last years saw the resurgence of the old school style using period correct, or at least look […]
The Debate About Fiberglass Versus PPO/PA Plastic Motorcycle Saddlebags
Published by May 19th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Hey, when I published an article about Sinister Industries and its PPO/PA plastic material 4″ extended saddlebags, some wondered about the material used on their own stock and after-market motorcycle bags, and others in the industry producing fiberglass bags were not to happy that I ‘advertised” PPO/PA plastic. First let me mention again that Harley-Davidson […]
Strip Club Choppers Roadhouse 2010 Tour With Michele Smith And Jay Barbieri
Published by May 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Impossible that you didn’t see Johnny Lange’s Strip Club Choppers Roadhouse Tour in a rally near you. You know, the complete lounge with stages, pole dancers, video monitors, live web cams, music, bar tables and a couple of choppers, like the world famous Pole Bike (The only bike with a full size stripper pole through […]
Conrad Nicklus Launches Impressive Motorsports
Published by May 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.What is going to happen if you belong to the custom motorcycle industry, take your young son on the road during years, let him wander in rallies to meet with vendors and custom builders who are going to become his new friends? As a teenager, and whatever your status or prestige in the biz, he […]
If you are riding old school you may already carry the road tools in a side solo bag. Keep the bag space for all the other necessities and just carry your tools where they belong. Lick Cycles offers these hand stitched high quality, rugged, kick ass tanned leather tool bags with piped flap edges, and […]
Inspired By 50’s Beach Cruiser Bicycles
Published by May 18th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Let’s talk about one of your favorite topics of conversation. What makes a custom builder a true custom builder? On the merit scale, the one who (with crew) is able to produce in-house as many parts as possible, still knowing that sometimes you are better off to call an expert when confronted with some one-off tricky […]
A simple and good looking design (always the best attributes) with a good conception to avoid a common problem with many mirrors, especially on very fast sport bikes: the loss of adjustment. These billet aluminum mirrors feature a stainless steel pivot that rides in a unique nylon bushing adding the advantage of no risk of […]
