During Biketoberfest Boardwalk Show I stumbled on this little gem in white, red and black built by Zsolt Muller of Hungary’s Muce Choppers. Evidently, the inspiration is coming from the Salt Flat racers of the 50’s & 60’s. The one-off frame uses the engine as a stress member, a black coated 1991 rebuilt Sportster engine. The curved pipes are stainless […]
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Harley-Davidson And Buell New Financing Scheme
Published by November 21st, 2007 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Until the end of December, buy a Harley-Davidson or Buell and get a three-month deferred Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) scheme on all of their 07-08 models. Of course the package is designed to make the company’s motorcycles more accessible and affordable to a wider scope of riders. It’s quite unusual to offer such an incentive […]
"Hey Cyril, over the past years Hogpics.com was taking riding pics in Daytona on the Loop (by the lake). This year someone took his usual spot, and John emailed me back yesterday that he didn’t shoot Biketoberfest. Could you please post the question on the Blog, so we can figure out who the photog was, […]
Turkey Day. Thank you For Your Funny Emails.
Published by November 20th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In keeping with the holiday theme of giving thanks, I want to thank all those who, involuntarily, send me funny emails all year long. Below a few I want to share with you. 1- Question: Who may I contact in regards to a corporate charitable donation? Reply: Cyril Huze doesn’t know how much you want […]
Spade Velocity Stack In Stock Again
Published by November 20th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.I designed this velocity stack to look cool on many styles of bikes, retro or high tech. But it seems that you don’t want to wait when we run in back order. This post to tell you that they are in stock again for both CV & S&S Carburetors E or G. Machined from a solid block of 6061 […]
Daytona 2nd Builders Breakfast Is March 4th, 2008
Published by November 20th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It will be held at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Harley in Ormond Beach during Bike Week. Again in 2008 the Daytona event will benefit Boggy Creek Camp for Seriously Ill Children. Join the most recognized Builders for a casual breakfast and lively auction. Like during the 2007 event, the auction will feature one of a kind […]
It was about 6 years ago, I think, that Battistinis created their first line of drilled parts: grips, then pegs. It expanded to foot controls, wheels, headllights, dashes and now to floorboards. These black semi circular floorboards bolt on directly as replacement on all 1980 and up FLT & Touring Harley-Davidsons. Made out of aluminum, they are longer […]
How do you go from being a Marine to covering motorcycle rallies with a camera? By falling in love with the roar of motorcycles and the smell of their exhaust! It’s what photographer Jack McIntyre tells me while remembering his first experience in Daytona for Biketobefest. He even adds that what he saw and felt […]
Baker Drivetrain Goes In Reverse
Published by November 18th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Do trikes need a reverse? Yes. Lehman just announced an agreement with Baker Drivetrain. The Lehman trikes will use a new Baker F6R reverse to modify the original Harley-Davidson 6-speed transmission At this time, Harley-Davidson Dyna (06-08) and and FL & Softails (07-08) are the only trikes which will be available with Baker reverse system. […]
The New Party Place. Harley-Davidson Museum.
Published by November 18th, 2007 in Editorial and Events.Are you looking to get married highway style, or need to organize a convention/trade show, fundraiser, or just need to celebrate a special event or birthday? The Harley-Davidson Museum, scheduled to open in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley in the summer of 2008, has begun marketing itself as a meeting destination that can accommodate any event, […]
Pepper Massey New Director Of The Sturgis Rally.
Published by November 18th, 2007 in Editorial and Events.The City of Sturgis has announced that Pepper Massey will continue as Director of the Sturgis Rally Department, moving from interim to permanent beginning September 26, 2007. Pepper joined the Rally Department as Interim Director on June 25, 2007. Pepper’s background in public relations, communications, event planning and marketing, coupled with over 25 years experience […]
For you, long distance riders, a new throttle control a little bit different from the ones you may know. This one is supposed to be extremely simple to install, 15 minutes on stock grips (different models for Harley-Davidson & Metrics) and a little bit longer when using after-market grips. You know the objective: reduce your […]
A sponsorship alliance has been signed between the 2 companies. Harley-Davidson recommends premium gasoline for all their motorcycles. Now they recommend that you refuel at a Shell gas station. Harley will soon place all 14,000+ Shell-branded stations on the motorcycle maker’s online Harley-Davidson Ride Planner, where riders will find Shell V-Power premium gasoline. Riders will […]
DeepSickness Bars For Wicked Custom Bikes.
Published by November 16th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Frames.Greg at Greg’s Custom Cycles has a taste for bikes and parts with an aggressive stance. So, he created a line called "DeepSickness" already including a monster front end and several sets of bars. The model shown here is a tri-point design offered pre-drilled or already prepared for internal throttle use. 1 1/2" DOM steel tubing, 32" wide, […]
Oakley. The Success Story Of A Former Motorcycle Parts Rep.
Published by November 16th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Everybody loves success stories. And me even more when the guy behind it comes from the motorcycle industry. In 1975, a motorcycle parts salesman named Jim Jannard languished at his dead-end job in California. Along the way, he developed a space-age meterial called “Unobtanium” that he sold for motorcycle grips. He quit his job, and […]
Back To The Future. Odyssey Girder..
Published by November 15th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Take the old and legendary girder front end. Keep its spirit but make it as high tech as possible by using the best of modern technology to machine it out 7075 T6 billet aluminum. Don’t count the number of CNC hours and if you have vision & talent you will arrive to this massive beauty. […]
I have to tell you the truth. When Ridley appeared on the motorcycle scene, I was belonging to the group of those who classified their bikes as made for novices and women. Then, 3 years ago during Bike Week, I had the chance to ride one through the Daytona Bike Week traffic. And I enjoyed […]
Marilyn Stemp, Executive Director of Iron Works Magazine is one of the sweetest ladies of our motorcycle industry. Very discreet but very efficient, she is one of those you will always see helping others during most charitable events. From her North Carolina office she shares her thoughts about riding to work, even in winter. "As falls moves into winter, riders […]
Liquidation Auction At Ultra Motorcycle Company
Published by November 13th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In a document I received today, Ultra Motorcycle Company states that it is reducing manufacturing operations and moving its assembly location. And they offer a liquidation auction of their equipment (frame shop, fabrication machine tools, paint and motor shop), unsold bikes (from 2005 to 2007) and chassis with no minimum and no reserve with bids […]
Airstream Basecamp For You & Your Bikes
Published by November 13th, 2007 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Here a trailer paying homage to Airstream’s past and taking styling cues from Airstream founder Wally Byam’s original 1935 Torpedo. Modern-looking and sleek this streamlined trailer is a springboard for outdoor adventures, not a living room on wheels. Park and open out the back: a tent option, engineered by outdoor products giant Kelty, gives you […]
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters Rides With Us?
Published by November 13th, 2007 in Editorial and Events.Our Transportation Secretary is a woman. Good. She is also a biker. Very good. She seeks to educate riders and lower motorcycle deaths. Excellent. "Our nation’s greatest traffic highway safety challenge is motorcycle fatalities," says Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, noting that biking deaths are rising while other vehicle fatalities are declining”. The federal government has […]
McQueen’s Machines. The Cars And Bikes Of A Hollywood Icon.
Published by November 12th, 2007 in Books and Editorial.Steve McQueen died in 1980 at age 50 of cancer. At the time of his death, he had around 50 meaningful cars and 100 meaningful motorcycles, a lot of parts and basket cases, and a knack for choosing classics. McQueen wasn’t just some star who liked to drive fast (yes, he got stacks of speeding […]
There are quite a few companies selling pipe kits to design (and weld) your own exhaust. But 7th Phase Inc. is the only one I know offering a stepped pipe kit. A lot of trouble saved. Something very useful when you need to be different and/or when you need clearance in some places. Their kit includes 12 […]
Love Ride 24. The Largest One Day Charity Event In The World.
Published by November 12th, 2007 in Editorial and Events.It happened yesterday in California. My correspondent “Sheriff” tells me that the forecast was wrong. It didn’t rain on the 20,000 participants and it was a success. The Love Ride was founded 24 years ago by Glendale Harley-Davidson owner Oliver Shokouh as a way to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy and local children’s charities. Since […]
Sprocket Gas Cap By Covington Customs.
Published by November 11th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial and Frames.Shaped like a sprocket you will have no difficulty unscrewing this one. Sold vented or not vented, in polish or chrome, with a steel or aluminum bung to be welded to your gas tank. And if you ride a factory Harley still equipped with its factory gas tank, an adapter is also available. Covington Customs
While riding, never look at the rear, or you gonna fall….
