Last weekend artist David Uhl just completed a new painting called “Stella”. Below he describes the reasons why he created this new masterpiece. “It has been 2 years since the introduction of Evelyn, the last piece in my “Women of Harley Series.” The Evelyn painting was a portrait of a seasoned rider on her way […]
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How Women First Climbed Astride A Motorcycle
Published by January 29th, 2010 in Editorial and Painters.New Solo Seats For Harley-Davidson Sportster And Dyna Models
Published by January 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.New from New York City Choppers for Harley-Davidson Dyna & Sportster models. Will fit 2006 and later Dyna® 2004 to 2006 and 2010 Sportsters. Installation requires separate purchase of the model-specific seat installation kit P/N 54075-10 (Dyna) or 54074-10 (Sportster) also available from New York City Choppers.
Illusion Motorcycles Razorhell Chopper
Published by January 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Illusion Motorsports, a California custom motorcycle shop in Orange County with 30 years of experience, stated to me that as an EPA/CARB certified motorcycle manufacturer they can build for you a custom bike legal in California and all US States. For example, if you like this cool Chopper called “Razorhell”, they can turn it into […]
I have no idea when this film was shot. But I love black & white pictures and movies, and it shows you that biker cops around the world (these guys are Italians) know how to display their riding kills (thanks Troy).
Will retro American car design influences the design of Japanese scooters?. This stretched concept Yamaha Maxam 3000 is 9-foot long and is supposed to make you feel like riding a 60’s smooth Cadillac Coupe Deville.
Ace Cafe Motorcycle & Custom Show 26th-28th Feb 2010.
Published by January 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my UK readers a good show just around the corner. The Ace Cafe Motorcycle & Custom Show is scheduled February 26th-28th at the Alexandra Palace, an iconic landmark venue in London (with its Palace built in 1873 overlooking England Capital. Been there…). The bike show is affiliated with the AMD European Championship Of Bike […]
Wicked Image Fast Lane Mirrors For Touring Motorcycles
Published by January 27th, 2010 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Another choice to replace your faiting factory mirrors and go from a “Mickey Mouse Ears” look to a lot of style. These touring mirrors are offered by Wicked Image and let you see “what you have been missing”. The mirror is designed to come out further than stock Harley placement but still stay tucked into […]
The New Victory Vegas Limited Edition
Published by January 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.At the recent and somewhat dull New York Motorcycle Show, Polaris unveiled a new 2010 Victory Vegas Limited Edition, the 1st of the line with a 106″/6 speed setup. Only 100 Vegas LE will be produced this year at a price of $15,999. On this model the Victory’s Freedom V-Twin was fitted with Stage 2 […]
Most Ridiculous Motorcycle Product Of The Year. Air Conditioning And Heating System.
Published by January 27th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.For your greatest pleasure, enjoy this video demonstrating how to look absolutely stupid riding with a vacuum canister plugged to you. Even the music is ridiculous. I can already predict your jokes….
Where Are They Now? Jeff Cochran.
Published by January 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Coming from a 2nd generation family of builders, young Jeff Cochran always built stuff in his garage and logically ended up starting his own custom motorcycle business. Jeff opened Sucker Punch Sally in Cincinnati, OH in 2002 and very fast took as partner Donnie Loos, another local long time builder with who I was intensively […]
RC Components. From Motorcycle Wheels To Exhausts.
Published by January 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Exhaust and Wheels.Since 1989 you have known RC Components as one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle wheels for Harley and Metric bikes. New for 2010 the company is launching a line of exhausts branded udder the name of RCX-haust. As a start, RC Components proposes slip on mufflers for baggers and 6 different billet aluminum cap […]
Stella By Artist David Uhl. A Teaser.
Published by January 26th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Painters.It’s been two years since famous David Uhls painting named “Evelyn” has been released. And now David adds “Stella” to his Women Of Harley collection. He describes Stella as “not a seasoned rider but more of a rebel immersed in the changing attitudes from the Victorian Era to the Roaring ’20’s”. Harley-Davidson was a catalyst […]
New 2010 Harley-Davidson CVO™ Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Published by January 25th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, Harley-davidson is releasing a new CVO serialized edition (999 units at a suggested U.S. retail price of $36,499) of its luxurious Ultra classic Electra Glide Model. And as you can see, Harley continues to lean to the dark side by trading the shine of chrome for a fade to black. The CVO Ultra is […]
Riding America’s Backroads. 20 Top Motorcycle Tours.
Published by January 25th, 2010 in Books and Editorial.While it’s still very cold outside in most places in the US a gift idea to make you dream of and decide on your next road trips. “Riding America’s Backroads” features 20 full length touring articles and six motorcycle service pieces covering topics like “packing a bike” and “riding in the dark”. From the RoadRunner website […]
Sure to turn everyone’s head, this Flyin’ trike built by Art In Motion is a good representation of 3-wheel Zen design. It was built in 09,and to arrive to this naked look, shop owner Tom Knapp conceived the frame on CAD and asked Rolling Thunder Manufacturing frame experts to produce it as a Softail with […]
Westbury Handcrafted Motorcycles
Published by January 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Greg Westbury at Westbury Handcrafted Motorcycles wants you to know that he has a new website featuring not only his past and current projects but also his hot rod chassis fabrication and of course his proprietary motorcycle parts. Westbury Motorcycles was founded by Greg and his father Bob Westbury in 1989. Hot Rods have always […]
Called “Looky-Looky” (yes, 2 times), these handlebars have a vintage look that so many want to add to their bikes. They are 29″ wide from end to end, 8″ high with a base of 11.5″ the flat part of this base measuring 5.5″ and a 5″ pullback. Sold with or without dimpling/Drilling, and many finishes […]
Maybe one day Google will offer “deep searches” as an option. For now, churches are still supposed to offer the right answers to all your philosophical and religious questions. But, why don’t they publish them online?
New 3″ Barnett Open Belt Drive System
Published by January 23rd, 2010 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.A beautiful new 3” Black Scorpion belt drive offering performance and a lot of style on all types of bikes. It is equipped with a Scorpio lock-up clutch with increased clutch capacity, lighter coil springs using adjustable pressure arms that progressively increase pressure as bike RPM’s increase. Conceived to work properly on big engines, keeping the […]
Hadar Gorgeous Metal Designs
Published by January 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Let me tell you right away. John Hadar is the kind of collaborator that maby custom motorcycle builders would want in their shops. How not to resect a man who is self taught and tells you that “The bikes seem to want to be built and the specific building methods seem to unfold as the development evolves. Like watching a […]
Yesterday Friday January 22, 2010, Harley-Davidson reported a wider than expected loss for the 4th quarter of 2009. Sales in the US dropped by a whopping 27.9%. Looking ahead to 2010, the company will reduce its shipments of motorcycles by 5% to 10% to a level of 201,000 to 212,000 bikes – At the same […]
Breaking News. Former Mid-West Choppers Owner Chip Miyler To spend 3 1/2 Years In Prison
Published by January 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In August 2008 Mid-West Choppers owner Chip Miyler of Illinois was accused by about 40 customers, including non US clients based in New Zealand, to have received a total of US $1.2 million of down payments for custom bikes that were never built before the company went bankrupt in October 2005. Chip Miyler and his […]
New Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Model. A True City Brawler.
Published by January 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Because of media obligations, sometimes it’s quite difficult for me to keep my keyboard silent when I am aware of big news like the launch of a new Harley-Davidson model. Now that yesterday evening at the Ace Hotel in New-York City, Willie G. Davidson (with Harley-Davidson styling team members Casey Ketterhagen, Frank Savage, Ray Drea, […]
Headwinds Carbon Fiber Headlight
Published by January 22nd, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Since I recently wrote about carbon fiber motorcycle parts for a lighter overall weight or simply for racing/high tech looks, here a good address for a smooth 5-3/4″ long and 6″ diameter standard headlight (my preferred size on any bike) in natural carbon fiber with black metal clamp ring/bracket (you can opt for polished or […]
Did You Notice Under Each Of Cyril Huze Blog Articles?
Published by January 22nd, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Sharing internet content is one of the most useful features of the Web. And I know (because we track everything happening in my Blog), that you love to forward and share my posts with other friends or coworkers, on social networks like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Google or aggregators like Digg, Blogger, Delicious, Buzz etc. To help […]
Notice: Of course, not a real advertising campaign for Trojan. Just a parody.
