Thanks to reader Mike Greenwald, I found out about a great link to look at old racing bikes, including side cars. The pictures were shot in Francorchamps in Belgium (a very famous racetrack) during a Bikers Classic Meeting. Enjoy the pictures.
Archive for the 'Editorial' Category
New Paughco Springer Front End For Victory Motorcycles
Published by August 25th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.More and more custom parts are made available to customize your Victory. Paughco has just announced they have taken their famous Paughco Springer front end and completely redesigned the mounting fixtures, including triple trees, to fit exclusively to 2003-2009 Victory Vegas and Vegas Jackpot machines. The new Paughco Victory Springers are 3” over stock and […]
China makes big moves to become a super economic power, and of course, it will succeed. But once the epicenter of low-cost non-regulated manufacturing, China’s labor cost is soaring. The reasons? Discontent Chinese citizens, bans and recalls on products, and international critics are pushing for a more civilized, regulated and democratic society. Chinese workers are […]
No Excuse. Take Her With You.
Published by August 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Of course you noticed. Most custom motorcycles are conceived for a solo rider. Big Bear Choppers has decided to take 2 of their models, the “Devil’s Advocate” and the “Venom Pro Street” and to configure them with a 2-up design. Evidently strong struts are used to support the rear fender and the seats include a […]
“Bean’re can now add Broken Spoke Bartender to his list of many talents. Here is Bean’re joyfully tending bar during Sturgis. His presence was quite the popular attraction at the Lazelle Street location as he would holler out -Welcome to the Broken Spoke Saloon!- and quickly serve up a cold brew with lightening speed” Sasha Mullins, […]
The New 360-Brake To Replace Your Dual Setup
Published by August 21st, 2008 in Brakes, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Wheels should be seen, not hidden. It’s the motto of the 360 Brake Company. After completing rigorous testing the company just released it’s new 6” brake offering a solution for braking big displacement bikes. The objective was to increase braking power by a minimum of 30% while keeping the brake itself at only 1” larger […]
Harley-Davidson is Recalling About 47500 2008 Motorcycles
Published by August 20th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling 2008 FLTR. FLHR, FLHP, FLHX. FLHPE, FLHRC, FLHRSE4, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE3, FLHTP models. The recall is due to a problem with the cracking of the fuel filter shell. It may creates a loss of fuel pressure which could make the motorcycle fail to start or to stall in traffic when […]
Update From The New Crocker Motorcycle Company.
Published by August 20th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“Hi Cyril, Sorry I have not been in touch more but have had my hands full getting Crocker back on track. Crocker Motorcycle Company has now moved past the “shareholders fight” and is in the process of relocating to it’s new home in Los Angeles, about 10 miles from the original factory on Venice Blvd […]
Battistini’s New Saddlebag Latch Covers
Published by August 20th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Rikki Battistini sells quite a few parts to customize your bagger, all with the same “hole theme” to help you make your customizing design coherent from front to rear ad from side to side. New and visually appealing are these new latch covers offered in polished, chrome and black. For sale on Battistinis Website or call Rikki on my […]
High gas prices are pushing people to drive less their cars, but encourage people to buy more motorcycles and to put more and more miles on their bikes. Is it the reason why in the USA motorcycle fatalities increased 128% since 1997 which was the lowest number of deaths on motorcycles (2116)? Or is it also related to […]
Paughco Single Down Tube Frames.
Published by August 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Frames.Paughco is one of the oldest manufacturers of custom and replacement frames for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They offer now single down tube configuration for their stock & wide tire rigid frames. Shown here is the Sportster version coming complete with your choice of straight or curved 1 ¾” down tube, 1 ¾” backbone, hidden axles and […]
Sturgis Rally 2008. Record Custom Motorcycle Sales?
Published by August 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jeff Nicklus, President of Jeff Nicklus Customs (Desperado) gave me his feed back on the 2008 edition of the Sturgis Rally. “Cyril, just bringing you up to speed from my standpoint. Hope all is well with you and yours. The crowds were indeed down from 30-50% over 2 years ago, however, I believe that worked […]
As you already know through my Blog, Roger Goldammer won for the 3rd time the title of AMD World Champion. He will tell you that the reason he won again the 3rd edition is probably because his new awesome custom is ALSO a motorcycle that you can race on the Bonneville Salts. This picture is 1 […]
Motorcycle Pilot: One who combines their hobbies of airplanes and motorcycles to achieve greater mobility and enjoy unique adventures. This video features a patent-pending cargo pod allowing private pilots to carry a street-legal motorcycle beneath their airplane. After landing, it takes only a few minutes to remove the motorcycle, unfold the handle bars and ride […]
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Options To Curtail Rallies
Published by August 16th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.Fast news from Myrtle Beach where the City Council has been given 33 pages of options to curtail motorcycle rallies. As a reminder the city raised property taxes to finance several studies on the consequences of getting rid of the Spring rally and the Atlantic Bikefest during the weekend of Memorial day. The Sun News […]
Detoit Bros new weld-on kickstand is milled from 1018 mild steel, then chromed to a mirror finish. It is provided with a weld-on bracket to weld to your frame, with spring and hardware sold separately. In stock and ready to ship. Prices start at $199.99. Detroit Bros.
Another contest organized by Harley-Davidson to promote female riding. The factory is searching for female film makers who can capture in a short film the sense of empowerment, freedom and adventure that is inherent when women get behind the handlebars of their very own Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. The film of no longer than 2 minutes must […]
MaxFlow Air Filters From Zippers Performance
Published by August 14th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.One of the first and easiest ways to improve performance in any engine it to open up the intake. Zipper’s MaxFlow Air Cleaner Upgrade Kits include a specially constructed 100-percent washable and reusable filter element made from multiple layers of surgical-quality cotton gauze that has over 60% more filter area than the factory performance element. […]
Russian Suzuki ATX For Super Computing
Published by August 14th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Don’t worry. You will never see this brightly glowing motorcycle coming down the street. But it’s quite an attention-grabbing piece when the objective was to participate in a competition to build the most original super computer case mod. I like the fact that a motorcycle sparks creativity and inspires individuals designing the most advanced technology. […]
S&S® Cycle X-Wedge™. EPA Approved.
Published by August 13th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.The S&S® Cycle X-Wedge™ X117E is the first 49-state certified engine produced by an engine manufacturer that already meets 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II standards. The 49-state X117E is available for use in building a certified motorcycle in any state (except for California) by a home builder, custom shop or small volume […]
John McCain And Barack Obama About American Motorcycles
Published by August 13th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.I am not sure I want to get political in my Blog, but when both presidential candidates start talking motorcycles, I think it’s worth a post. A new Obama radio ad in Wisconsin, Harley-Davidson home state, is attacking McCain over his statement to bikers in Sturgis. McCain stated: “Not long ago a couple of hundred thousand Berliners […]
Rinehart Racing Cross Back Sportster Exhaust System
Published by August 13th, 2008 in Editorial and Exhaust.On a Sportster they look and sound very good. This exhaust system is one of Rinehart Racing’s newest creation. The Cross-Back is stated to significantly increase torque and horsepower across the range with a crossed-up, three-step header design and 2 1/2″ integrated mufflers. The 220 full coverage heat shields merge flush to the muffler bodies […]
Ness Launches New Victory Limited Edition Bike
Published by August 12th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It was in Sturgis in 2005 that Arlen and Cory Ness launched 3 limited production custom motorcycles. They were all built around the Ness Y2K rubber-mount frame. and called Lowliner, Speedliner and Highliner. Due to the close relation between Ness and Victory Motorcycles, it’s no surprise to learn that Ness Motorcycles (the company set up […]
Scotty, at Invader Wheels sent me the following “wide tire/comfort zone info”. Enjoy the numbers. “When bikers call and want to install a wider tire on their hard tail frame, I give them these hard facts. Tire specifications are taken from the Metzeler 2008 V-Twin tire catalog for the Marathon 880 series tires. These are the […]
Seattle Cop Held In Hells Angels Shooting In Sturgis Bar.
Published by August 11th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.The shooting occurred about 1 a.m. Saturday at “Loud American Roadhouse Bar” on Main Street in Sturgis after a confrontation between members of the Hells Angels and the Iron Pigs, a motorcycle group composed of police officers. An off-duty Seattle police officer who has been detained after a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club […]
Sturgis Breast Cancer Ride To Benefit Brenda Fox.
Published by August 11th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.“Hello Cyril. What a trip! (In more ways than words express!). Wish you had been there so I could have had the opportunity to thank you in person and I bet down the road I will have that opportunity. I’ll be going to a “wellness center” and undergoing medical treatment, so I wanted to be […]
