Last week, I made a pit stop at Atomic Metalsmith, Warren Lane’s custom shop in south Miami. Objective was to check out his latest works, in particular the custom 1917 Indian Powerplus that he will first exhibit at his own show in Daytona called “True Grit” (Sunday March 12), then race at the Smyrna Beach […]
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A Visit To Warren Lane. Custom Builder. Vintage Racer.
Published by March 6th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.76th Edition Of Daytona Bike Week. The Main Bike shows.
Published by March 5th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sunday March 12. True Grit Gathering. Owners of vintage and classic motorcycles will meet at the “True Grit” event. Created by Warren Lane with the complicity and support of Bill Dodge, Billy Lane and Dan “Bacon” Carr, the event, whose format is informal by choice, is all about old iron, showing it and talking about […]
Indian Riders. Kick Off The Riding Season With These 2 New Jackets. .
Published by March 5th, 2017 in Editorial and Merchandise.Out of the two new additions, the Frontier Jacket (below) is the one to ride in as it has CE protectors over the shoulders and elbows. Visually it can be identified by its quilted pattern across the shoulders and the contrasting brown suede collar. The outer material is water resistant and made from a micro […]
“Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.” Coco Chanel (1883-1971)
Breaking News. Indian Scout FTR750 Flat Track Race Bike Now available For Purchase. MSRP $50,000.
Published by March 3rd, 2017 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Racing.Last Year at the the 76th Sturgis Rally Indian Motorcycle celebrated the historic return of Indian to professional racing with the unveiled of the Scout FTR750 Flat-Track Racer. This FT750 is now available for purchase for the 2017 American Flat Track season. If you like to buy one, stop by your nearest Indian Motorcycle dealership. […]
American Motorcycle Manufacturers Paying 100% Tariff Abroad. True Or False?
Published by March 3rd, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last Tuesday evening, in a speech to Congress, Harley-Davidson was singled out by President Donald Trump as example of an American company having difficulties to sell abroad because of high tariff and taxes reaching 100%. President Trump didn’t mention any country, but the example he was talking about is India imposing a 100% tariff on […]
Any custom builder can make motorcycles look bolder and more complicated. As a matter of fact it takes much more creativity and more courage to go in the opposite direction. Many of you may find this contraption, an exercise in simplicity, quite ridiculous. Others will think that the guy who imagined it is kind of […]
Daytona Chamber Of Commerce Names Nathew Hintz Official Artist Of Bike Week
Published by March 2nd, 2017 in Editorial and Painters.An original painting by the Milwaukee-based gas-and-oil artist Mathew Hintz has been selected as the key image on the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce 2017 Bike Week Poster. The Daytona Chamber has also named Hintz the Official Artist of Daytona Bike Week. This is the third consecutive year a work by Mathew Hintz has been […]
An Electric Indian Motorcycle To Be Launched In Four To Five Years
Published by March 1st, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Polaris Industriesis working on an electric motorcycle model planned to be released in 4 to 5 years under the Indian brand name. It’s the second time the company works on an electric 2-wheeler, the first one being the Victory Empulse built using the Brammo electric vehicle technology. Brammo has previously used electric motorcycle racing to […]
2017 Daytona Beach. 1st. Annual Nash Motorcycle Ride & Skate Event.
Published by March 1st, 2017 in Editorial and Events.It’s all about riding your motorcycle and riding your skateboard all in the same day. Nash Motorcycle Co. and a solid group of friends at Volcom, S&S, Street Chopper and many others are throwing a good ol’ fashioned Ride and Skate party on Friday March 17, 2017 during the 76th Daytona Beach Bike Week. Kick […]
These 18 dual color LED lights – white for running lights and amber for turn signals – are an easy direct bolt-on replacement of your factory bulky bullet lights mounted to your handlebars. They can be installed on all Harley Davidson models from 1996 to present, except those bikes equiped with an hydraulic clutch. MSRP […]
2017 Daytona Commemorative Painting By David Uhl
Published by March 1st, 2017 in Editorial and Painters.Since 2005, David has offered each year a special piece for Daytona Bike Week each year. See them here: The 2017 Daytona commemorative painting you are looking at is 90 % complete. David Uhl will be officially releasing the final image – and start taking orders – on Thursday morning March 9. In this painting. an […]
Machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum with rubber inserts for excellent foot traction. The perfect fusion of billet and rubber to provide the best in comfort and style. The floorboards have 3 different mounting locations, including oem mount, giving 3 adjustability options allowing you to find the forward and back position to obtain your preferred riding […]
In 2016 Harley-Davidson Financial Service Loan Losses Shot Up Year Over year. The 1.9% retail credit losses came amid a 2.3% year-over-year decline in loan originations. It’s a high unseen since the fourth quarter of 2010, when loan losses hit 2.11%. “The increase in losses was due to higher defaults across the portfolio, especially from […]
Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice Released 2017 Biker’s Choice Catalog
Published by February 28th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The new 1,984-page Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice catalog features more than 3,500 new items that the company is proud to offer. Arlen Ness has added parts for both Victory and Indian motorcycles and S&S is once again offering complete engines. Plus, Twin Power has added many new products to their line, including Clutch Kits, […]
Radical Dyna Glide By Ken’s Factory
Published by February 27th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This new custom is called “Night Cap” because of the chosen whiskey-like paint color. At the opposite of an alcoholic beverage consumed to fall asleep, this new custom from Ken Nagai will keep you awake and surely will get your blood going when spinning it around town. It was designed to look like “unleashed adrenaline” […]
The Peterson Automotive Museum Presents Harley Versus Indian
Published by February 26th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Petersen’s newest exhibit will celebrate the century old rivalry between Harley-Davidson and Indian. The exhibit explores the history of competition between the two American motorcycle manufacturers. It will be held in the Museum Richard Carter Family Gallery, and will open to the public on Saturday March 4. The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on […]
2017 Daytona Bike Week. True Grit Gathering Of Pre-1977 Motorcycles Is Sunday March 12.
Published by February 26th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On March 12,, from 10 am till 6 pm, owners of pre-1977 vintage and classic motorcycles will meet at the “True Grit” event. Created by Warren Lane with the complicity and support of Bill Dodge, Billy Lane and Dan “Bacon” Carr, the event, whose format is informal by choice, is all about old iron, showing […]
2017 Maverick Wheels By RC Components
Published by February 25th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.In the 2017 lineup, RC Components offers these forged Maverick Chrome and Eclipse wheels featuring a unique 10-spoke styling with intricate details and craftsmanship. Applications for Harley, Indian, Victory, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda and Yamaha motorcycles in sizes ranging from . 16 x 3.5” to 30 x 4”. Sold without ABS or with Standard ANBS or […]
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” Confucius
Italian Style Diamond Floorboards
Published by February 24th, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.In September 2010, Italian born Matthew Vity took a vacation in San Francisco, and fell in love with everything Harley. Back home, he had to decide what to do with his professional life. In 2011 he started Vity’s Design, creating a collection of custom parts with a very unique Italian touch. Five years later his […]
This a warning to everybody working in the motorcycle industry. An individual, supposedly French citizen, calling himself alternatively Pierre Dubois or Pierre Müller and possibly other aliases, pretending to be a journalist of well known print or digital custom motorcycle magazines in the US and Europe, contacts industry vendors to get free parts and samples […]
For admirers of fire arms? These new foot pegs from Brass Balls Cycles are inspired by the cool design of muzzle brakes, with the inclusion of essential grip on top to keep you connected to your bike. Precision machined from aircraft grade 6061 T6 billet aluminum. light weight and very strong. Adjustable chrome plated steel […]
2017 Daytona Bike Week. Harley-Davidson Festivities.
Published by February 23rd, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As a new riding season kicks off in Florida during the 76th annual Daytona Bike Week.76th Harley-Davidson welcomes riders with warm sunshine and cool motorcycles Once again Harley-Davidson is the official motorcycle of Daytona Bike Week, and the Motor Company is ready to host all riders March 11-18 with special events, parties and free demo […]
Three golfing partners died in a car wreck and went to heaven. Upon arrival they discover the most beautiful golf course they have ever seen. St. Peter tells them that they are all welcome to play the course, but he cautions them that there is only one rule: Don’t hit the ducks during your first […]
