Archive for the 'Editorial' Category



Happy Mother’s Day

All mothers are working mothers. God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers. It’s not easy being a mother.  If it were easy, fathers would do it. A man’s work is from sun to sun, but a mother’s work is never done. A little girl, asked where her home was, replied, “where mother is.” […]

Deus V-Twin Special

Even down under in Australia pre- and post World War II motorcycle designs inspire groups of enthusiasts and of course custom builders. Deus Motorcycles is a Sydney Shop celebrating our custom culture by cranking out custom fixed gear track bicycles, cars and motorcycles based on a wide range of platforms: Kawasaki, Yamaha, Triumph and Harley-Davidson. […]

Fast Motorcycle Industry News

Yesterday in India, Harley-Davidson was inaugurating its India Headquarters. It is widely believed that there is a huge potential to grow the luxury cruisers market in this country although most of the sales are now for sporty bikes. Harley has also launched its merchandise and clothing lines for the Indian consumer and because there is […]

New 2010 Zippers Performance Digital Catalog

From street legal to race only, from high power engines to user friendly Auto Tune Systems, from EFI Performance Components to Air Cleaners, and for 29 years Zippers Performance (also under the ThunderMax brand name) has been on the cutting edge of improving the performance of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. Not many companies in our industry carry […]

Satanic Sportster Cafe Racer

A flat black paint job and a 666 painted on the rear fender tell you right away that this new custom from Roland Sands Design was not conceived for beach cruising.

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Update

If you avoid police traps, you still can have a good time in Myrtle Beach. But reality is that local businesses and vendors already in town setting up for the event are perfectly aware of a possible new slump in business during the 2010 edition. The reason, much more than the economy, is the standoff […]

Motorcycle Parts Website

SS Trike Now In Production With S&S Cycle X-Wedge Engine

All year 2010 SS Trikes currently in production and next year models are now running the EPA certified 117″ X-Wedge engine rom S&S Cycles. Engine is coupled with an automatic 2-speed with lock up torque converter 2-speed automatic transmission.

Bikers Over 40 Two Times More Likely To Die In An Accident. Bad Reflexes Or Bad Bones?

Between 1996 and 2005 the National Trauma Databank reviewed the records of 61,689 motorcyclists aged 17 to 89 years who had been involved in a motorcycle crash. Their findings reveal the average age of motorcyclists involved in crashes increased by approximately 5 years, from 34 to 39, between 1996 and 2005. (It’s consistent with the […]

Aluminum Battery Box

This one will not add much weight to your bike. If you like the look of this aluminum “holed” battery box, what can I tell you that you don’t see? Of course the size. So, write it down.  5&7/8″X5&1/8″X 3&1/2″. Now, find the small battery fitting inside. Hint: try a small Sportster or ThunderStart one. […]

Signature Custom Biker Leather By Lorenzo Lamas

Since starting the development of a line of “Lorenzo Cycles” limited edition high end custom motorcycles in association with custom builder Eddie Trotta, and as promised at the launch of his company, Lorenzo Lamas has expanded his brand to a full line of other premium products: apparel, jewelry, eyewear and now men leatherwear (women coming […]

Ian Barry To Unveil His New Functional Art Motorcycle

Saturday May 8th, 2010 following the smashing success of the “Bullet”, Falcon Motorcycles custom builder Ian Barry is going to reveal its newest custom at the Carmel Quail Lodge. Named the “Kestrel” (after a species of falcon that hunts in the open plains) it is the second of “Falcon’s Series Of Ten”, 10 custom motorcycles […]

Exclusive. Saxon Motorcycles To Collaborate With Custom Builder Jim Nasi.

Mark Borodkin, new CEO of Saxon Motorcycles just informed me that he intends to revamp his 2011 models line up with a new Bagger. He scrapped the old Bagger designs that were left over from the previous ownership and decided to collaborate with Custom Builder Jim Nasi. Jim has quite an experience with building one-off […]

Big Dog Motorcycles Recall For Potential Electrical Problem

Big Dog Motorcycles is recalling certain 2004 Chopper, Bulldog, Ridgeback, Mastiff, Boxer and Pitbull motorcycles. There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller. This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components which can lead to, among other things, a loss […]

Free XTreme Machine Custom Motorcycle Wheel. Can’t Get Any Cheaper Than This.

When was the last time you got a free brand new custom motorcycle wheel? XTreme Machine is launching a sweepstakes, and without any obligation to buy anything from them you can get a free wheel (up to size 21″) in a design that you can choose from their full line-up and in 1 of the […]

The Harley-Davidson Sidecar Used To Chase Revolutionary Leader Pancho Villa

All Americans know about John Pershing (1860-1948), the only person in the history of the United States who was authorized during his lifetime to wear six stars with the rank of General Of The Armies. From  his role in suppressing the last uprisings of the Lakota Sioux Indians in 1890 to his military accomplishments during […]

4th Edition Of International Female Ride Day Is this Friday May 7th, 2010

It’s this time of the year when women all over the world are preparing for the global occasion that has women riders everywhere getting out on their motorcycle on this special day. And in 2010 more countries are expected to join in and more women are setting up activities for their fellow female riders. For […]

Victory Salespeople Top Expectations From Motorcycle Shoppers.

Independent market research firm Pied Piper just released its Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI), a study now in its fourth year of how dealerships treat motorcycle shoppers. The study was conducted by sending 2,014 “mystery shoppers” to motorcycle dealerships around the country between July 2009 and April 2010 with for objective to rate dealership salespeople on […]

Rare Vintage Motorcycle Parts. Bid Them Up.

This small company carries a bunch of relatively rare vintage and customized parts, seats and clothing. So, I thought that some f you could find the piece they are looking for. Advice, contact Adam and make an offer below the listed price. Jump to Bear Parts Co.

Used Harley-Davidson Models Back In Big Demand

This past weekend during Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting , CEO Warren Buffet, one of the most successful investors in the world (he is worth 47 billion and receives only a $100,000 salary from his company), said that the US economy is rebounding quickly and that the recovery is accelerating. The same way it takes 2 […]

A Pinup For Every Biker

Metric and American bikes customizerJohn “Baron” Vaughan-Chaldy just launched an air cleaner cover bringing to life pinup model Dani Doll. The exceptional photo quality imagery is achieved using an amazing new powder coat technology. This beautiful two-piece cover is wrapped in a billet aluminum ring, fits the original Big Air Kit from Baron Custom Accessories available […]

2nd Annual New Orleans Cycle Source Custom Chopper Bike Show

I was there at the inaugural New Orleans Cycle Source Bike Show and it was a success. Even Sylvester Stallone stopped by to check out the bikes while being in town to  shoot a movie.  The second edition is this coming  Saturday May 8th with registration from 9 am to noon at the Broken Spoke Saloon […]

Brickyard Killer. A 1800 CC Knucklehead Ready To Race Bonneville.

Started 3 years ago and still unfinished business (until it is raced) at the time of this writing, this custom motorcycle may be in Bonneville in September to prove to the world that a 1800 cc Knucklehead fitted with a customized M45 compressor can beat a land speed record. The story of this bike began […]

Mötley Crüe To Play The Sturgis Legendary Buffalo Chip

If you like “glam metal” bands and if you visit Sturgis in August, it’s your chance to see Mötley Crüe live on stage at the Buffalo Chip. The hard core rockers are scheduled to perform on Wednesday, August 11 and it will be their only Summer concert in the US.  Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki […]

Nash Designed Exhaust Pipes

Like with many true custom shops, the Nash Motorcycle crew has been fabricating all pipes of their one-off custom bikes. This simple shorty design getting a lot of requests, Taber Nash decided to get a hold of one of the best pipe makers in the industry, Tyler with “SikPipes”.

Secret Ring Thing

Some Geek observed that many of you could not handle the stress of finding a bottle opener when you feel the urgent need to quench your thirst. And he imagined the perfect way to carry one disguised as a jewelry ring. You can slip the “Ring Thing” on the finger of your choice or on […]

Is It The Way You Want To Go? On Your Motorcycle?

Unorthodox final arrangements and unusual graves are common among bikers. David Morales Colón, a 22-year old Puerto Rican, was probably too young to make his own request before he was shot to death last week. But his family didn’t hesitate to ask the chosen funeral directors if it was possible to organize a wake showing […]



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