Asuza California, November 8th, 2007. Picture taken by "Sheriff" from Sheriff Media Group Sweden
Archive for the 'Editorial' Category
Chris Callen, founder and editor of The Cycle Source Magazine, wrote to me. Chris knows where his motorcycle roots are and never forget about them. He has a great understanding of our industry and a fine analysis of its evolution. When he writes, I read attentively, and you should too. When you are done, comment as much as […]
Sara Liberte Releases New Additions to her Photographic Series
Published by November 7th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sara Liberte just released 4 new Images to be included in her Photographic series called ”Builder and Machine” focusing on portraits of craftsmen of our industry. The new line up includes motorcycle builders Jim Nasi, Jerry Covington, Rick Fairless and automotive builder Jimmy Shine featured here to illustrate this post Her particular technique, that she […]
Baldwin-Wilson Sets The Record Straight About The 360-Brake.
Published by November 7th, 2007 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.“Dear Cyril. Thank you providing a great website and forum for motorcycle enthusiasts. I appreciate that you have made this available. I have attached a response for posting on the blog, on behalf of Baldwin -Wilson Development Corporation. Hopefully this will answer many questions and provide the proper information in response to Chet Burozski’s Blog […]
Are you looking for big torque gain from bottom to top end? Yes, you do. The Genesis PSI series 3 can boost power to an incredibly 8 to 12% with an HP gain in most cases of 6 to 15 HP. With its clean look and a three-year warranty this carb. has a much larger […]
Gold Digger Chopper By Jesse James
Published by November 6th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Here one chopper I like very much by WCC Jesse James. Frame: Greg Newton Up 1969. Fork: John Harman Girder. Motor: Accurate Engineering built by Aki at WCC. Transmission: 5-speed kicker by Miller, Germany. Whhels: Rear Sun, Front DID ribbed. Pipes: Jese James. Oil tank: Out of Bob […]
As a Custom Builder, Dealer and Internet Publisher, I have moral obligation to publish the 2 following letters regarding the failure of the 360-Brake. “Cyril, My name is Chet Burozski. I was the sales rep for 360-Brake. Recently the company has gone through a take over by the minority stock holders and one of the […]
The Very Tricky Air & Billet Air-Springer Front-End
Published by November 4th, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Take CNC machining at its best, add old fashion air pressure, and apply the technology to a motorcycle front suspension and you get the most advanced air-ride front-end. The Tricky Air & Billet Air-Springer uses 2 air bodies with caps and shafts made from 304 stainless steel material that are completely rebuildable. This type of […]
I love black & white movies and vintage racing pictures. By accident I landed on a website called Super Bike Planet where I saw superb photos shot by a photographer called Bob Magill. I don’t know anything about this person, but I wanted to share with you. If you are like me, looking at these pictures in big format on […]
Long time I didn’t introduce you to a new gadget. How many trips to the coffee machine are you doing every day? I even heard that some of you are not too busy. To kill time with a cup of coffee here the perfect accessory. Black with platinum trigger or white with gold-plated trigger. In […]
Biketoberfest Rat’s Hole Show Winners
Published by November 3rd, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hey, guys. I am busy and I don’t have more time to list all winners. Only the 1st place in each class:. Sportster Custom Class: Steve Ertle.. Sportster Radical Class: Exotic Choppers. Street Racer Class: A1 Cycles. Most Unusual Class: Mark Kundrat. Three Wheeler Class: Terry Stonehocker. 1 cc To 250 cc Class: Cody Cihak. 251 cc To 650 cc Class: […]
Any Image Powdercoated On Your Bike.
Published by November 2nd, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.I am pretty sure you didn’t know. There is a new technique to apply nearly any image or design in the powder coating of any part of your bike. It’s a great way to combine economically the durability of powder coating with very fancy designs. This is not a decal or screen print on the surface of […]
Breaking News. Global Motorsports Group Is Shopping For A Buyer.
Published by November 1st, 2007 in Customs and Editorial.Today I received a call I really didn’t expect. A representative of Lincoln International Advisors, an investment bank based in Chicago contacted me to know if I was interested in buying Global Motorsports Inc.(GMG). For more than 30 years the Company has provided enthusiasts with aftermarket parts to enhance the performance and appeal of their […]
The New Bagger Trend. Convertible, Long, Low, Lean & Mean.
Published by November 1st, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I just wrote a magazine article about the new radical bagger trend. When I stumbled on this black beauty during a bike show at Daytona Biketoberfest, I thought that it was the perfect illustration of what I was writing about. Beyond customized Harley & Metric dressers, a bagger built from […]
Bikers Handbook By Jay Barbieri
Published by October 31st, 2007 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.I know pretty well Jay Barbieri who interviewed me many times for his TV show “American Thunder” on Speed Channel. So, when Motorbooks sent me his new book, it was my time to learn what he had to say to me and to you. First, Jay is not only a TV producer traveling from shows […]
One-off exhaust systems are reserved to the pros and to a few garage builders who know how to weld with precison. Very time consuming ad consequently expensive. For this special touch on your bike, another way to go is to equip your existing exhaust with custom tips. If you are not fed up seeing the maltese cross everywhere […]
Billy Lane Trial. Judge Authorizes Release Of His Medical Files.
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Again, don’t ask me and don’t expect that I make personal comments regarding the trial of Billy Lane. I made only one statement at the time of the accident and will not make any until the end of the trial. Many website owners make on purpose (or provoke) inflammatory statements with the only objective to build traffic to […]
The Return Of Indian Motorcycles. Just Another Fashion Statement?
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The production of Indian Motorcycles at a manufacturing plant near Charlotte, NC has been postponed to mid-2008. No official explanation provided to me. Can the brand created in 1901 make a comeback? The only thing I know for sure is that the new company (Stellican from London who bought all Indian trademarks) has asked Serge Miska, president […]
Brass Monkey By Central Florida Choppers
Published by October 30th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A new short chopper by Central Florida Choppers out of Orlando. Larry Penningtom gave me the basic tech sheet. A . Midwest frame (4" out, 2" up, 34-degree rake), a powerplant Ultima bruto 131 cubic inch, a twisted Springer from Jery Springer, LSD 5-speed transmission from Roadmax, hand controls from GMA, foot controls from Deviant, a […]
Easyriders Magazine Is Changing Its Content
Published by October 29th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Change of market conditions equals change of content. Easyriders Magazine is steering away from the very high dollars bikes and will now publish more average bikes. You know, the ones that some of you (with or without the help of a couple of friends or the help of your local shop) could build in your […]
Custom Builders Race Each Other For The Speed Channel TV Show Pinks
Published by October 28th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you don’t belong to the 2 million viewers who watch every week the show Pinks on the Speed Channel, let me first explain to you. Using the setting of a classic 1950’s drag race, Pinks makes contestants race in a best of 3 out of 5 format with the loser handing over the title […]
Delray Beach, Florida. Motorcyclists Prevail.
Published by October 28th, 2007 in Editorial and Events.This is the story of a beautiful small South Florida city called Delray Beach, only 5 miles away from where I live and work (Boca-Raton). During the last 10 years, the downtown was renovated and became a very trendy place full of cool shops and terrace restaurants. Ten years ago, a biker bar (still there […]
Picture of the day: in Barcelona Spain, during the opening lap of the moto GP race , Dani Pedrosa (Spain) anf John Hopkins (USA), bottom center, try to avoid Marco Melandri (Italy) bottom left, as Loris Capirossi (Italy) top left, and Sete Giberbau (Spain) are crashing.
Bobbers Versus Choppers By Sugar Bear
Published by October 27th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“Sugar Bear” opened his shop in Los Angeles in 1971. His intent at that time, as now, was to produce street rideable Choppers and products, not show creations. Because it was evident that a quality Springer was needed to reflect his customers’ desires for the long look, “Sugar Bear” started to build Springer front ends […]
When I asked Carl Hanlon from Guilty Customs to tell me about his latest bike called “Errant”, he sent me the presentation below. I let you enjoy his biker poetry “Definition: Straying from accepted standards"; Wayward, Sinful, Naughty, Delinquent, Badly Behaved. Guilty Customs built this low-strung classic chopper to place you where the scenery becomes […]
The concept is original. This book publishes the old and recent writings on Harley-Davidson and its unique mystique. Writers are professionals and personalities that are part of the legend, from Hunter S. Thompson to Sonny Barger. They are the tales of the company birth, the rise of the biker outlaw legend, and the modern-day revival […]
