Since November Sucker Punch Sallys in conjunction with Progressive Insurance kicked off their 2009-2010 International Motorcycle Shows Tour with an 11-city exhibition. At their booth you can see 2 new Sucker Punch Sallys bikes including Flo’s Flyer, the Progressive Custom Bike built for the Insurance company and register to get a chance to win one […]
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Win A Sucker Punch Sallys Custom Bike During The 2010 International Motorcycle Show Tour
Published by January 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Not from the Detroit Auto show going on right now, a one-off Mercedes Benz ordered and owned by an Abu Dhabi oil billionaire. Not in stainless steel (too cheap), but with a white gold plated body! Running on biofuel with the new V10 Quad Turbo producing 1600 HP for a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) […]
S&S Cycles Hot Rod 103″ Shovelhead Engine
Published by January 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Just look in any bike shows or on the street. New Shovelhead engines are extremely popular for looks and speed. The S&S SH 103″ engine is based on the 103″ Sidewinder kit for Shovelhead engines which has been proposed by S&S since 1976! It is only offered in 1970-84 alternator style and is delivered with […]
Saxon Motorcycles New Corporate Headquarters
Published by January 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A lot of companies are still scaling down or closing. So, it’s always good news when a company invests in its future, for example by relocating to a new larger and more modern facility. New Saxon Motorcycles president Mark Borodkin states that “We needed a new location that was more convenient to our customers. The […]
This Weekend. Bikers Life Bike Show During The Italian Bike Expo
Published by January 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my large audience of European readers, just a reminder that this weekend (January 15-16-17) most of the old continent custom motorcycle industry and its fans (last year there was 69,000 paid entries) will meet at the 16th edition of the Italian Padova Bike Expo.
First 3D Motorcycle Wheel In Size 30″
Published by January 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Couture Wheels is stating that they were the first to manufacture 3D motorcycle wheels, the first producing a 26″ wheel and new for 2010 also the first to offer a 30″ size for baggers and custom applications. These wheels are precision engineered forged 6061-T6 aluminum. Professionals will see this new 3D design 30″ wheels at the […]
Custom Chrome Retains Revolution Communications
Published by January 11th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.Custom Chrome International, a leader in V-Twin aftermarket parts and accessories distribution, announced the hiring of Revolution Communications as their agency of record. Revolution Communications will coordinate and develop all of Custom Chrome’s communications, media and event strategies including media buying, marketing and public relations. “To handle the current, complex marketing strategies in today’s business […]
Florida Motorcycle Expo And Bike Builders Invitational
Published by January 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Organized by Florida Full Throttle, this annual event held in downtown Clearwater attracts an average 12,000 bikers from Florida and surrounding states. The event starts on Friday evening January 29th with a VIP party open to the public followed by 2 days of action-packed schedule as well as goodies.
Fine Black & Steel Russian Custom Motorcycle
Published by January 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.These Fine Mechanics from Moscow didn’t hesitate to make the trip to Sturgis last Summer to prove you that East meets West when people share the same passion for custom built motorcycles.
New Custom Handlebar Switchbox
Published by January 10th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.A cool small part for all builders hating to have some clunky switches on their handlebars, I guess all builders… Of course you can have none, or go for the sanitary look with this little switch box machined from mild steel and that you can weld (you will chrome bars with box later) or bolt […]
Harley-Davidson Launching Pink Clothing To Support Women Affected By Breast Cancer
Published by January 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.Harley-Davidson released a new line of women pink clothing with a portion of the proceeds helping fund the “YourShoes Support Center”, which helped nearly 50,000 people in 2008 and is staffed by breast cancer survivors. The organization provides 24/7 immediate emotional support to people women affected by breast cancer. Harley-Davidson Pink Label Clothing Collection.
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by January 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Co. said Tuesday that it plans to introduce 12 models to the Indian market in 2010. The models, which include Harley’s Sportster, Nightster and Fat Boy lines, will be available for order starting in April with delivery expected in June. They will be priced from 695,000 rupees ($15,046) to 3,495,000 rupees ($75,666)– Roehr […]
Viper Motorcycle Company Signs Joint Venture With Ilmor Engineering
Published by January 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Viper Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Viper Powersports Inc. (OTCBB: VPWI) and Ilmor Engineering, Inc., announced today that they have executed the manufacturing agreement outlined in the letter of intent dated October 6, 2009. Viper Motorcycle Company and Ilmor will partner on the manufacture of an Ilmor designed and developed Viper Motorcycle 152 cubic inch […]
Steve McQueen Limited Edition Helmet Line
Published by January 9th, 2010 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.The Steve McQueen estate is ready to intensify the marketing of the name and image of the late actor/biker and just signed yesterday a three-year licensing partnership with Troy Lee Designs to produce a limited edition helmet line. The Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda Racing Team, which includes Wil Hahn and Cole Seely, […]
Baker Drivetrain To The Rescue Of Baby Boomers. Ready To Launch A 5-Speed Reverse.
Published by January 9th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.During the next 3 weeks I am going to pre-announce some new products to be introduced for the 1st time to the Custom Motorcycle Industry during the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo. New from Baker Drivetrain will be a 5-speed reverse following a popular launch of a 6-speed reverse 2 years ago. The percentage of touring bikes […]
Lee Chapin Leaves Mikuni American Corp.
Published by January 8th, 2010 in Editorial, Engines and Events.After 24 years with the company, Lee Chapin, lately Vice President of the carburetors division of Mikuni American Corp, has accepted an early retirement package and left the company. Lee is interested in securing another position within the motorsports industry. Mikuni provides aftermarket carburetors, related parts and tuning components to manufacturers and distributors in the motorcycle, ATV, watercraft […]
A Little Chopper In Black & Brass Called Re-Cycle.
Published by January 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.From Santiago Chopper, this new custom bike just shot after leaving the lift to join the street for its first spins. Not a “green” bike but kind of a re-cycled one. A 1994 stock Harley-Davidson engine fitted with Edelbrock Heads and a stock 5-speed tranny of the same year are cradled in a Red Neck Engineering […]
Cris Sommer-Simmons To Ride Coast To Coast The Cannonball On A 1915 Harley-Davidson
Published by January 8th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Cris wants to be the 1st woman to ride the Motorcycle Cannonball. If you don’t know, this event is a 3200 miles run on vintage motorcycles, the name after Erwin “Cannonball” Baker who set many riding records in the early 1900’s. At the time Erwin made the US coast west coast in just 11 days […]
Tricky Air & Billet Front Air Suspension Kit For Harley-Davidson FLH
Published by January 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Tricky Air & Billet Inc. has always been on the forefront of new shock technology with its radical front air suspension systems. Not only for Harley but also for Victory, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha models and of course custom applications. New for 2010 is a combo 5-degree raked triple tree with front air suspension forks […]
Honda. Master Of Mechanical Complications.
Published by January 7th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Everything that you see happened in real time exactly as you see it. The recording required 606 takes and in the first 605 takes there always was something, usually of minor importance, that didn’t work. It was necessary for the recording team to install the set-up time after time and it took several weeks working […]
New Pandemonium Gas Tank
Published by January 7th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Evidently for custom applications, this new steel gas tank is setup for the petcock to be installed in the bottom rear to let you run till’ the last drop of gas. A clear fuel hose is used as a gauge and the 2 line fittings are in brass. Capacity is 2.2 gallon and it will […]
Ridley Motorcycle Company Bankruptcy (Suite)
Published by January 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Got a little bit confused this morning when I read new court papers filed in Bankruptcy Court of the Western District Of Oklahoma showing that on December 29, 09 Ridley Motorcycle Company filed not only under Chapter 11 but also under Chapter 7 with a meeting of creditors scheduled February 2, 2010. I am not […]
Ready To Pay $100 For The Freedom Of Riding Without A Helmet?
Published by January 7th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.This post forwarded by Rogue (Sturgis Freedom Fighters, Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005). “To Pay for freedom? No way! This is what happens when motorcycle rights organizations make compromise deals with state legislative bodies. Motorcycle Rights Organizations need to go back to Protests and Civil Disobedience. That worked before and will again, you just […]
A Letter From Sheldon Coleman CEO Of Big Dog Motorcycles
Published by January 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Below the email I received from Sheldon Coleman. “Happy New Year to all!! 2010 is here at last. Personally, I am glad to have 2009 behind us, and am looking forward to all the prospects of a fresh year, with hopefully an improving economy and a more robust industry! As a reminder, we have decided to […]
Jay Leno Introduces You To His 1933 Indian Four
Published by January 6th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.From Jay Leno’s Garage. You know the story. In 1901, bicycle racer and builder George Hendee teamed up with engineer Carl Oscar Hedstrom to build a 1.75 hp single cylinder motorcycle prototype with a revolutionary chain drive. The Indian Motocycle Company was soon formed in Springfield, Massachusetts. Jay introduces you to his 1933 Indian Four.
Wilwood GP-Series 4-Piston Billet Brake Calipers
Published by January 6th, 2010 in Brakes, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Wilwood is a high performance brake calipers and rotors company whose products were originally designed for race and off-road use and now successfully transitioned its braking equipment to street use. All Wilwood products work great, look very good, both reasons why you see them more and more on many custom bikes.
