A new TV show about our Kustom Kulture is something that all members of the industry will support without any reserve. So, I am excited to announce that the new TV show “Motor City Motors” featuring Detroit Brothers Dave & James Kaye, with father John will premier Monday, December 28th at 9:00pm, on the Discovery […]
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Detroit Bros TV Show Motor City Motors Premiers December 28th On Discovery Channel
Published by December 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.New Yukon Model From Renegade Wheels
Published by December 20th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Another nice precision crafted custom one piece billet wheel from Renegade Wheels. It’s called the Yukon and it features a unique slotted 5-spoke spoke pattern making it very distinctive when stopped and probably quite visually impressive when spinning. As with the company’s other wheels the “Yukon” is offered in diameters ranging from 16” to 26” […]
How ThunderMax Works. Demonstration Setup.
Published by December 20th, 2009 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.In this ThunderMax AutoTune video, the company demonstrates how the AutoTune works to correct a grossly mis-tuned map. Watch in real-time as the AutoTune goes to work and corrects the featured map page …
Robbie Knievel To Recreate Double-Decker Bus Jump
Published by December 19th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.The son of stuntman Evel Knievel plans to complete a double-decker bus jump that nearly ended his father’s career. Robbie Knievel, 47, will try to jump over 16 buses at Wembley, West London, in May 2010, riding a Harley Davidson XR-750 machine. Evel Knievel did the stunt in 1975, jumping 13 buses, but fell and […]
In this ThunderMax AutoTune video, the company demonstrates how the AutoTune works to correct a grossly mis-tuned map. Watch in real-time as the AutoTune goes to work and corrects the featured map page.
Most Expensive Custom Motorcycle Helmets In The world
Published by December 19th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Do you need a limited edition helmet? Something like 1 out of 12. A head protector signed from fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, Eley kishimoto or a Sponge Bob one? Or your own one-off protector? (yes, they will measure your head). Covered with black and white tweed, red wool embroidered with pearls or totally in black mink […]
Legislation To Create Wisconsin Harley-Davidson Automobile License Plate
Published by December 19th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Newly proposed legislation would create a special license plate commemorating Harley-Davidson Inc., iconic Milwaukee heavyweight motorcycle manufacturer. A bill has been proposed by State Senator Jim Sullivan (D-Wauwatosa) and state Rep. Amy Sue Vruwink (D-Milladore), to create an automobile license plate for registered Wisconsin cars and trucks.
How The UK Treats Motorcycle Group Speeding
Published by December 19th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.The below information of interest for all UK riders was received via the Ace London Cafe website “Motorcyclists at the head of a group of riders will face stiffer penalties for speeding under a Crown court ruling. Being the lead rider in a group is an aggravating factor making you partly responsible for speeding […]
S&S Cycle Easy Start Cams For 99-up Twin Cam Engines
Published by December 18th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Hard starting is obsolete. S&S Cycle now offers a series of Easy Start Cams, a solution much better than a bunch of husky friends pushing you while you are in second gear to help you start your bike. Here’s how these S&S Cams work.
Cafe Fairing For Harley-Davidson Road King
Published by December 18th, 2009 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.I never liked traditional windshields or fairings because, while useful, they never contribute, quite the opposite, to the lines of a motorcycle. With a few exceptions in the after-market industry like this very interesting “Cafe Fairing” offered by Glide-Pro. Mounts directly via the Harley factory installed grommets on all Road King models. A specific fairing soon to […]
Last Minute Christmas Gift For The Biker Of Your Life. Galvanized Wine Rack.
Published by December 18th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.I like this galvanized wine rack. because it’s unpretentious, fits well with our custom industry, is affordable…and because I love wine. This 12 bottle rack adds will add a hint of industrial flair to your wine reserve. This hand welded sheet metal sculpture holds 12 bottle of wine and works in both horizontal and vertical position. […]
Shares of Harley-Davidson Inc. declined 5.1% yesterday Thursday after an analyst of Goldman Sachs recommended investors sell the motorcycle maker’s stock, saying bike sales fell as much as 40 percent in October and November and demand remains uncertain – Do you know that it is illegal in the State Of Indiana to sell or trade […]
10th Anniversary V-Twin Expo. February 6-8, 2010.
Published by December 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Can’t believe that it was 10 years ago that I participated to the 1st edition of the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo. Across my display, were 2 beginners in the motorcycle industry. Bert & Lisa Baker of Baker Drivetrain…I remember like yesterday. Ten years spent in the custom motorcycle industry feels like a full generation of new participants, […]
UK Xtreme Custom Motorcycle Award
Published by December 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“Hi Cyril, I mentioned in a comment to the post “Norton Best Of Show” at NEC on your blog, that the winner of the Custom Xtreme award was something else. Here’s a picture of it. It’s impossible to describe in a few words, but it’s owned and built by Diverse Paul. It’s a turbocharged, supercharged […]
Sexiest Harley-Davidson Print Magazine Ad
Published by December 17th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.In my own judgment, Harley-Davidson has produced via local country advertising agencies, very good and very bad commercials. At least, each campaign is adapted to the specifics of each culture. Here is a Harley print magazine ad that probably could never have been run in the US, but only in a country where sensuality is exemplified […]
Brass Balls Bobbers Holidays Offer
Published by December 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You can save $1,000 by ordering a Brass Balls Bobbers Model 1 before the end of the year. The bike, voted one of the top 10 custom-production motorcycles of year 2009, will have a price increase of $1,000 on January 1, 2010. Currently the value-priced Model 1 retails for $15,995 and the Softail style Model […]
Harley CEO Asks Washington To Remove Business Barriers
Published by December 17th, 2009 in Editorial.Yesterday Wednesday new Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell was in Washington with other business leaders to participate in a meeting organized by the Obama administration to define a new US manufacturing framework. As you know the USA has lost a lot of jobs, and disproportionately, those jobs have been lost in manufacturing. Keith Wandell called on officials […]
An original way to gift yourself or others some beer thanks ro these nand made “Beer Bangle” made completely of old beer cans. You’ve got 2 styles to choose from: The First Generation style is hand soldered around all sides & comes with 30″ ball chain so you can string it however you’d like to get the […]
Club Cafe Racers On Discovery Channel
Published by December 16th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.A quick post to let you all know to tune in to Discovery Channel’s HD Theater network on Tuesday, December 29 for the first episode of Club Cafe Racers, a new series featuring Cafe Racer Magazine and the world of low bars and high performance motorcycles! The premiere launches at 9:30 p.m.
Some of my posts are often published in reply to your email requests. And some of you may be surprised by the number of questions I receive about the whereabouts of Paul Teutul Junior. As you know, the scripted TV fights of American Chopper between Paul Teutul Senior and Junior ended up in a real […]
Does a fuel petcock deserve a post? I didn’t think so until yesterday when I realized that many of you don’t know that they are available with a universal positioning with a swivel outlet. So you can order a petcock without wondering in advance how to route your fuel line from the gas tank to the […]
Every year the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame accepts nominations for the next year Hall of Fame. Individuals, organizations and businesses considered for induction will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling. Nomination forms must be accompanied by credentials which explain why this individual should be considered for induction.
New 2010 Triumph Thruxton Special Edition.
Published by December 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As British and Cafe Racer as it can be in a new 2010 model, I like very much this Thruxton Special Edition. Must be European nostalgia… All manufacturer models sold as limited or special edition have always something in common. Something special about the motor and the paint scheme. In this case the fuel injected 865cc parallel […]
10th Anniversary Swiss Performance/Swiss Moto Bike Show
Published by December 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I remind my European readers that the 10th edition of this important show is from February 18th to 21st in Zurich. You can expect to see the newest built most radical custom bikes and custom Harleys coming from all over Europe to compete for a chance to represent their respective country in Sturgis during the […]
Holiday Gift. Funny Tee-Shirt To Wear When You Fly.
Published by December 15th, 2009 in Editorial and Merchandise.1. All liquids and gels (including eye drops, zit cream, hemorrhoid suppositories, scabies lotion, and all other embarrassing ointments) must be in containers no bigger than a bottle cap and placed in one of our see-through bags for all the world to see.
Saxon Motorcycles Introduces The 2010 Hot Rod Sceptre
Published by December 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Under a new ownership and management and cautiously Saxon Motorcycles introduces a new version of the Hot Rod Sceptre that they state “is designed in the spirit of the outlaw rider”. The Hot Rod Sceptre combines some old school appearance with today’s components, like a 96″ S&S V-Twin, a Rivera Primo 6 speed right side, […]
