Solo bags are making a big come back. Why? Not only because of the retro trend but because real bikers ride a lot and want to make their pit stops as enjoyable as possible. But a lot of junk bags on the market are not holding their promise of keeping their shape and enduring the […]
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Leather Solo Bags For Whatever You ride
Published by November 16th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Seats.The Worst Economic Environment In Our Lifetimes. Time For Friendship.
Published by November 15th, 2008 in Editorial.I read again that 1 out of 10 people in America have a job directly or indirectly linked to the automotive industry, the most devastated sector with finance and real estate. And of course it includes a lot of my readers and myself. Every day I am in contact with people feeling and expressing the […]
Roger Goldammer Wins Las Vegas Artistry In Iron Competition.
Published by November 14th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It happened during Las Vegas Bikefest October 2-5, 2008. Artistry in Iron, the peer-judged, invitation-only custom bike building competition, featured some of the most innovative custom bike building BikeFest has seen yet. With 20 builders gathering from all corners of the U.S. and Canada, the competition was steeper than it has ever been.
CARB Endorses S&S Emissions Certification Lab.
Published by November 14th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has included the S&S Emissions Certification Lab on its list of testing facilities that are capable of performing the motorcycle exhaust and evaporative emission testing for evaluation of aftermarket devices. This allows S&S to complete the testing necessary for receiving Executive Orders on aftermarket engine and exhaust parts for […]
“There are many ways a man can express himself. But there are not many things I can do. I have found something on which I will pour my life. I do not know if I will make it to the end of the road, so all I can do is ride toward that place. A […]
David Uhl is proud to announce the release of his latest masterpiece “The Shooter”. A year in the making, this stunning work features photographer/bike mechanic Sara Liberte graced by the morning sun, ready to go to work shooting the rally up the canyon in Deadwood, South Dakota. Sara actually sat for David out in front […]
You Need To Vote Again For The Best Of 2008
Published by November 12th, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.No long lines to vote for this 2008 election. Computer voting is the only way you can cast your ballot for this referendum organized every year by Cycle Source Magazine. It is very important that you vote, the only way for the publishing industry to know your likes. Vote for the best […]
How To Build A Legal Custom Motorcycle?
Published by November 12th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As an individual (or even a professional) if you don’t know all the correct answer(s) and have never heard of EPA, ARB, SMV. ECO, you are better off reading an excellent article published by HotBikeWeb. In a few paragraphs easy to understand you will comprehend what can and can’t be done when you want to […]
The TV series on FX Network (for Fox Extended) is described as an adrenaline drama with darkly comedic undertones about notorious motorcycle club intent of protecting their sheltered small town in Northern California against encroaching drug dealers, corporate developers and overzealous law officers. It’s airing on Wednesdays at 10 PM EST and I acknowledge that […]
The contest is “what you would do for a BlackBerry Storm?” In other words, show off your brand loyalty and you can get a free telephone. And this guy got a lifesize tattoo with below the words “iPhone sucks”, not realizing that he spent probably more on his tattoo (would say $300/$400) that the price […]
AIM Clutch Solutions For Harley V-Rod
Published by November 11th, 2008 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.AIM (Advanced Innovational Machinery) offers heavy-duty clutch springs for ’02 and later V-Rod models. The company states that they are 30% stronger than stock springs. Good for a high performance engine, Turbo or Super charged. Compatible with their VP clutch and Kevlar clutch plates. Their clutch for V-Rod (part VP-VRSC) works like a lock-up clutch […]
Cruiser Motorcycles. Where Do We Go From Here?
Published by November 11th, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.This article written by Mark Zimmerman. “Cruisers have been around for nearly four decades now. Since their inception they’ve gone from little more than a novelty to the most popular type of motorcycle sold in this country. The question is: How much longer will the cruiser as we know it remain on the scene? Cruisers got […]
Custom Seat For Harley-Davidson Crossbones
Published by November 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.This new custom seat for Harley-Davidson Crossbones is an all leather direct bolt on application. It uses all the original OEM hardware & springs. Lowers the seat height by 2 inch and has built-in curve for back support, with a base made from nine-gauge steel. Black with gray top stitch. Custom colors & hand tooling […]
Cruising with your legs tucked in all the time can get a little testy not to mention the whole heat issue and boot tracks on the pipe thing. Well, if your looking for a change Softbrake has just what the Dr. ordered in their billet Floorboard Spacer Kits. Available for both rider and passenger the […]
Jesse James Sued For Fraud Over Wal-Mart Clothing Line
Published by November 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Bike builder Jesse James of West Coast Choppers is accused of allegedly pulling out of a clothing line agreement with California-based Fortune Fashion Industries LLC. The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court last Wednesday claims 1- that the original agreement was about a collaborative line of clothing to be distributed by Wal-Mart. 2- that […]
Get This Custom Motorcycle For $20.
Published by November 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As you already know, Kevin Baas teaches teenagers of Kennedy High School the art of building custom motorcycles. And from time to time, one of their bikes has to be sold or raffled to continue the financing of their metal shop program. Next drawing to get the bike featured here will take place during the […]
“Many situations arise that call for shipping a motorcycle, and handing over your cycle to a shipping company can be stressful. Even though the odds of your bike getting damaged during shipment are slight, peace of mind is often lacking until your possession has safely reached its destination. If a situation dictates you to use […]
Battistinis 2 into 2 Bagger Header Pipes
Published by November 7th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Specifically for 2009 Harley-Davidson bagger models, these new two true dual header pipes are a stock replacement and take the stock heat shields. They eliminate the Cat and allow the gasses to flow unrestricted from each cylinder to each individual tail pipe. They give a noticeable increase in power and reduce the heat associated with […]
If you feel like getting “Green”, know that you will have to sacrifice performance and spend more money than for a gas powered motorcycle. Still the new Electric GPR-S from Electric Motorsport has a 70 mph top speed and a 60 mile range. The bike takes about four hours to charge with an on-board charger or […]
After playing dozens of solo acoustic gigs for Barack Obama in the last few weeks of the presidential campaign, Bruce showed up last night at “Stand Up For Heroes” and let his Harley Davidson, a guitar he’d just played and his leather jacket be auctioned off for a very good cause. It was the second […]
Designed and fabricated by Frankie Serrano, these new “Inferno’ Exhausts are available for Sportsters, Shovelhead, Evolution and Twin Cam engines. Finishes available are Chrome, Satin, Gloss, Silver and Black Ceramic.. All Ceramic exhausts are coated internally. Heat shields are included with several finish options and a 360 degree rotating end cap that comes in different […]
Baker New Powerbox Overdrive 6-Speed
Published by November 6th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.When Baker Drivetrain launched the Torquebox the prime objective was to have the ability to handle more torque than any other transmission and to offer unique aesthetics with a Function-Formed™ case design.
It’s been awhile, but until I actually received the check in my hand, I have wanted to tell everyone that I was a awarded a grass roots grant by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation in California. Something had to give with gas,food,taxes,and insurance prices rising, donations for my foundation had ceased to exist when a knight […]
Tennessee Cracking Down On Illegal Motorcycle Helmets
Published by November 5th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The helmet choice debate began nearly 40 years ago, after many states passed laws requiring all riders to wear helmets. Since 1967, Tennessee’s universal helmet law has required helmets for all riders. Only 20 states have such a law, while the rest either have no law or target specific age groups. Many riders want to […]
For touring, cruising or custom application new Cobra tires are now available at all distributors. The new Cobra MH90-21 AV71 will be available within the next month. Also the 120/70-21 AM41 Venom has now been reinstated and is available at most distributors now. These tires feature A-VBD (Advance Variable Belt Density), FFG (Force Following Grooves), […]
Pretext for this post is of course to offer some relief to all men suffering from post election stress… A new line of lingerie that comes equipped with a GPS! Wonder what my female readers are thinking. Yes, a modern-day high tech chastity belt. Is it an outrageous way for insecure men to monitor their […]
