When managers of Harley-Davidson of Lindon called police last Saturday morning and reported that friend of the industry Jeff Decker 4-ton metal statue called “Land Speed” was missing (see my original post), quite a few people were smiling, including myself. Not because of the audacity of the theft but because many knew that this piece […]
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Mystery Of The Jeff Decker Bronze Statue Disappearance Is Solved. Almost!
Published by January 5th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Sportster XR-1200 In The Globe Of Death
Published by January 5th, 2010 in Editorial, Events and Videos.The story behind the video. Gavin Walker owner of Harley-Davidson Victoria, Australia and a friend called Steve Butler (an Aussie stunt guy) decide to repair a Globe Of Death and to put a Sportster XR-1200 in it. Round one, the Globe wins against Steve. Round two…
Now Is The Best Time To Buy A Motorcycle. Not In One Year.
Published by January 5th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.Here my 2010 prognostic. It’s going to be the best year to buy a motorcycle, and it will not be in 2011 or later. I have some good reasons to think this way. You know that prices are much lower than in recent years for negotiated new models and used bikes. Dealers are offering huge incentives […]
New Tattoo Wheels By Xtreme Machine.
Published by January 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.As you can imagine, due to the overwhelming choice of designs (choosing a wheel is probably the most difficult decision for most bikers), wheel designers and manufacturers are looking for more ways to differentiate their models and let you express your personality. A good example of this approach is a new 2010 series of wheels by XTreme […]
If you live up north, current extremely cold temperatures are hazardous to you, you car and your bike. Tip: if you see a polar bear slip, you will too.
Keino Cycles “Peace & Quiet” Little Chopper
Published by January 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you have the talent any bike can look extremely good with the proper custom treatment. Like this 1973 Harley FX using a Keino Cycles frame (34-degree rake, 3-up), hand fabricated custom gas and oil tanks with the power plant being the original Milwaukee engine boosted to 93″ (Andrews B Cam & S&S E Carb) […]
4-Ton Jeff Decker Bronze Sculpture Stolen From A Harley-Davidson Dealer
Published by January 3rd, 2010 in Editorial and Events.We all know that motorcycles are very vulnerable to thieves. Apparently 4-ton bronze motorcycles can evaporate as easily. During the night from Friday to Saturday the Jeff Decker bronze “Land Speed” was stolen front of the Timpanagos Harley-Davidson store in Utah. The sculpture was mounted on a giant rock slab and the thieves, probably with […]
Billy Lane Using His Skills And Helping Others While In Prison
Published by January 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As expected by those who, like me, know him personally, Billy Lane has turned his prison time into a positive by helping other inmates learn how to weld and working on fixing the vehicles of the Avon Park Work Camp where he is serving a 6-year sentence after pleading no contest to one count of […]
Custom Motorcycle Trends Via Web Keyword Searches.
Published by January 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s no secret that the number of keywords queries made in search engines gives you an accurate idea of the interest of web surfers for a certain topic. Many companies, like Google Trends, keep track of all daily keyword searches made around the world with a breakdown going precisely to the number of these searches […]
Baker Drivetrain Softail Synchronous Belt Drive System
Published by January 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.From its experience with transmission pulleys, Baker Drivetrain realized that steel is the material of choice. (Aluminum pulley teeth never hold up with miles, get deformed creating saggy belts). Same with the clutch basket where steel is the choice material to avoid rattle noise created by aluminum deformed flanks as it can be experienced with […]
His name is Neek. He is a Designer/Photographer and Metro X Harley-Davidson of Las Vegas asked him to shoot over a hundred metro Vegas bike cops for a magazine cover. There was no gunpoint robbery attempt inside the dealership during the shooting (pun intended).
Heart Shaped Motorcycle Horn Covers For Breast Cancer Awareness.
Published by January 2nd, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Show chrome, powder coated, pinstriped, red, pink with Breast Cancer awareness ribbons etc, these heart shaped horn covers in high grade 356 AA aluminum will do what they are supposed to do to protect your horn and with a portion of your purchase will help your local Breast Cancer Foundation. Any custom order accepted if […]
New Interesting Eco-Friendly Concept Motorcycle.
Published by January 1st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Eco-Friendly motorcycles are in. Like this low emission V4 diesel engine concept motorcycle with power and range. On the other hand electric motorcycles are still slow, expensive, have a limited range before running out of power, don’t have any engine braking …and don’t have any sexy potato potato sound. Although our big bike manufacturers still focus on the […]
Despite paying dealers a $5,000 incentive on every Buell sold, there’s still 1,302 Buell for sale at the time of this writing. Harley wants you to buy one and had set up a bike finder detailing the numbers of each model remaining and its dealer location. Best deals ever on new bikes. Jump to Buell […]
Harley-Davidson Hires Fitness Expert Jillian Michaels To Help Women Channel Their Inner Drive.
Published by January 1st, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In a new strong push to encourage thousands of women to learn how to ride Harley-Davidson dealerships across the country are gearing up for National Garage Party Month in March 2010. Garage Party events provide a fun, social environment for women to learn about the sport of motorcycling, as well as meet other women who […]
Cycle Kraft New Neo-Retro Motorcycle Floorboards
Published by December 31st, 2009 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.For all Harley-Davidson Big Twins with forward controls, Cycle Kraft just released these new billet aluminum floorboards available in polished or black finish with 9 rubber inserts to provide a good shoe grip. A modern twist on an old classic look. At Cycle Kraft.
Pyrotechnics and bikes (photography Horst Roesler).
My readers best new resolutions for the New Year. I will read my motorcycle manual… just as soon as I can find it – I will always replace the gas nozzle before riding away from the pump – I will keep an extra safe distance when riding behind a police car – To afford a new […]
Metal Church. Jesse James Teaches You Metal Fabrication For Free. Amen!
Published by December 31st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Hey. Jesse James just reminded me that working with his hands is what he does the best. So, he decided to share with you his fabrication and welding expertise asking me to tell you about Metal Church, a new series of free video lessons on metal working. In this first episode (see the rest at WCC), Jesse shows you the […]
Power To The Harley Sportster®
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.The Wide-Band, Closed-Loop ThunderMax EFI System is now available for all 2010 XL-model Harley Sportsters®. The ThunderMax with AutoTune has been re-designed to fit in the new-for-2010 ECM location, making installation a breeze. The ThunderMax for 2010 XL Sportsters® includes a PigTail Harness for easy access to the communication port. Simply install, plug-In, download a […]
Chopper Couture Postcards From Around The World.
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Editorial and Videos.Chopper Couture that I featured several times in my Blog, designs and manufactures eco-friendly woman clothing with a rock & roll attitude. From Copenhagen to Hopenhagen…Not a political message but a series of postcards from around the world. Let’s leave 2009 with the music of U2. Relax everybody. A new year with new hopes is […]
Original Bobber Motorcycle Leather Seat
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.I don’t know if there is such a thing as an “original Bobber seat” because period correct Bobbers were featuring many different styles. Anyway, it’s the name of this leather seat offered by New York Choppers and I think it looks pretty good with its formed contours and back support. You can use it for […]
Most Simple Frame. No Chain. Ouch.
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.When, like me, you obsessively research all new design ideas on 2 wheels you find everything from the best function with the poorest design to the ultimate design, which is always simplicity, with the poorest ergonomic factor, and of course everything between.
The Best Choice Right Now. Bank Repossessed Motorcycles.
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Repossessed (or Repo) motorcycles have always been part of the used motorcycles market, but never been available in such volume. You know the reason, banks or other lending institutions repossessing bikes from owners failing to pay on time their motorcycle loan.
When you think you have seen everything, a new unusual motorcycle creation appears on my radar (pun intended), like this WW2 plane sidecar based on the German Messerschmitt fighter plane. The merit of this sidecar is the hand fabrication by Hungarian bike Builder Henrik Toth. In my opinion the disappointing part of this project is […]
New Motorcycle TV Show. Wheelie Drag Racing At 120 Mph!
Published by December 29th, 2009 in Editorial.You know Rich Christensen for being the television producer of several shows like in 2005 “Pinks”, then from its success “Pinks All Out” and “Pinks All Outtakes”. All about racing. This year, I met Rich looking for new ideas to pitch to networks and it seems (to be confirmed) that one of his (called “Wheelie Drags”) is about […]
