Mike Learn is a well known airbrush artist whose work has been featured on some of the most acclaimed custom motorcycles. But Mike is also a master at creating fancy flush mounted taillight lenses. The best, of course, is when the lens is “invisible” and seems to belong to the rear fender paint job. I […]
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Flush Mounted Taillight Lenses. Secret Revealed.
Published by March 23rd, 2007 in Editorial and Painters.You already know. Baggers are big again. And Baggers owners like it fat with a rear wheel up to 300 mm. Yes, it’s possible. Gary Chipp, founder of Fat Baggers Inc, and his family have been in the motorcycle industry since 1973 and a franchise Harley Davidson dealer since 1984. Fat Baggers Inc evolved from […]
Sportster Nightster Original Sketch
Published by March 22nd, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I love motorcycle and part sketches, these quick outlines used to capture the basic elements and structure of an idea to be produced or manufactured. I keep mine (unfortunately, a few disappeared) and love to look at those drawn by others. You are looking at the original sketch made by Rich Cristoph, a 27 year […]
Polishing, shining, waxing and detailing. Everybody is claiming to be the best. You tried (almost) all products available from a very saturated “appearance product market” and now you believe no one. Well, wait 1 minute. If you, like me, have been disappointed it’s probably because too many products pretend to be the all in one […]
From My Spy In Russia. Custom BMW Chopper.
Published by March 21st, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.About 5 years ago, I got my 1st motorcycle parts orders coming from Russia. I was quite surprised. I even sold to a Moscow dealer all the parts necessary to build 2 bikes to be assembled in Russia and looking like 2 of my customs. Then, Russian magazines […]
Daytona Bike Week was ending when I met old friend Chris a.k.a. Sheriff (Sheriff Media Group). To my knowledge he is the only Swedish reporter covering the main motorcycle rallies in the US. I asked him where he was going next. He said:”Dubai”. “Dubai to do what?” I answered. “To cover Dubai Bike Week”. Well, […]
Tom Zimberoff, the celebrated author of Art Of The Chopper 1 & 2, forwarded to me an excellent article written by David Edwards in Cycle World Magazine. It’s about the penalty levied by CARB (California Air Resources Board) on Jesse James pursuant to the 98-05 sales of 50 West Coast Choppers motorcycles not in compliance […]
Although the retro/nostalgia trend is in full swing for custom bikes and parts, some continue to favor the high tech/barbaric/aggressive stance. So, Jason Tauer machined a new cover called the Demonizer. Not only it will fit his own branded belt systems but can also be used on other brands. In some cases, you will need […]
Luxury Chopper Chair. No Helmet Required.
Published by March 17th, 2007 in Accessories and Editorial.Chopper culture is invading our homes. It’s not the 1st time I see home decoration inspired by our lifestyle, but when CJ Hanlon of Guilty Customs sent me this picture of this chopper chair, I realize one more time how much our art is influencing our society. But first a warning: this chair is going […]
OCC Bike Unveiling. Las Vegas Style.
Published by March 17th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Orange County Choppers, the custom motorcycle shop made popular by the hit series "American Chopper," will unveil their newest bike, the “Go Fast Chopper” this Monday, March 19th on top of the 51st floor at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new chopper will be flown in by Silver State Helicopters and […]
You requested it. So, here it is. The list of the top 3 winners in the main classes of the 35th Daytona Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show. To receive all results of all classes (too long to list here), email to editor@cyrilhuzeblog.com. Over 1000 cc Custom: 1st place: Danny Apla. 2nd place: Michael Lorum. 3rd place: James Newman. Over […]
On Wednesday, March 7, custom Harleys filled the streets outside the Daytona Ocean Center for the annual Ride-In Show. Owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycles from around the world entered into this contest to prove their bike is the best in class. The Ride-In show winners are: Antique: Don Hart, Napanee, Ontario, Canada, 1936 EL. VRSC: Allen […]
Custom Baggers Are Hot. So, Read Hot Bike Baggers.
Published by March 16th, 2007 in Customs and Editorial.The wide choice of motorcycle media (print or digital like this Blog) available to you says a lot about our V-Twin industry, its health, its size and also its trends. The same way, the magazine(s) that you read says a lot about your particular taste in motorcycles. In good marketing strategy, each magazine tries to […]
Daytona Bike Week. Harley-Davidson Raises 150K for MDA
Published by March 16th, 2007 in Builders and Editorial.A lot of charity fundraising is done during a big event like Daytona Bike Week. Harley-Davidson’s raised more than $150,000 for MDA and for this sponsored several activities. First the "Bankers Auction" hosted by Harley-Davidson, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jim Ziemer and Vice President and Treasurer Jim Brostowitz, Second, the Willie G. Davidson pledge ride […]
Hey, ladies. I know you are quite a few enjoying reading my Custom Motorcycles Blog. So I thought I should write a post especially for you. Riding your own bike or just on the back seat, there is a new way to continue your experience. Here a very special chair where you are going to […]
During rallies, I am so busy talking to everybody that I am always afraid to miss a trick bike deserving to be featured here. During the Daytona Boardwalk Show there is no way I could have missed to notice this wild and gorgeous new bike that I would have liked to imagine and fabricate. Almost […]
Viper Powersports Listed on the NASD
Published by March 15th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Viper Powersports Inc, the Big Lake MN motorcycle manufacturer announced today that it has changed its primary trading venue from Pink Sheets to the NASD Electronic Bulletin Board. (OTCBB: VPWS). Viper Powersports develops, produces and markets a line of premium custom V-Twin cruiser motorcycles, aftermarket engines and other related aftermarket products. Viper cruisers are distributed […]
Guns N’ Roses Statement About Harley-Davidson Commercial Song
Published by March 14th, 2007 in Builders and Editorial.The song "Better" has been receiving airplay across the country, but there is no official single release. No one seems to know where the song came from or how it got out. Did Guns N’ Roses purposely leak the track? Keyboardist Dizzy Reed explains in the site Guns N’ Roses "We were doing a commercial with Harley-Davidson. […]
Dean Moon left us in 1987. His passion was for cars. Since the mid 40’s, from his first aluminum fuel block to his worldwide famous spun aluminum wheel discs his products have equipped most racers and hot-rodders . Under the name “Mooneyes” his family is continuing the tradition of innovation and even expands the parts […]
We all know that theft rings are working hard during an event like Bike Week. First stealing bikes, then disassembling them as fast as possible to resell the parts on the black market. But the Daytona Beach Police Department is getting very high tech. For the 1st time during Bike Week GPS devices were attached to […]
While in Daytona, one of my favorite visits is the booth of motorcycle artist Jeff Decker. Jeff is a passionate of vintage racing, a serious rider and avid motorcycle collector (he owns a Crocker that he sometimes exhibit in bike shows). He has a truly special understanding of motorcycles and it shows in any of […]
When I posted about the 360 Brake system, your first reaction was: "Cyril, test it and tell us what you think". So, when I arrived in Daytona 10 days ago my first visit was for the booth of Baldwin-Wilson, the company creator of this revolutionary brake. Hey, the President was waiting for me with a […]
Your custom bike is your pride and it has been recognized by your peers in the industry. Now your bike is featured in a motorcycle magazine. How are you going to preserve and display it?. Here a good address used by professional builders who want their print features to be protected from deterioration due to […]
The new Cheese Hauler trike was unveiled at the 35th annual Rats Hole Show in Daytona this past weekend. Ted Smith, the owner and son of the late Karl Smith (a.k.a. Big Daddy) received delivery from builder A 1 Cycles out of Wellington Florida. The bike was painted as loudly (Gold metal flake paint with a 3-day pinstriping job) as it sounded with twin […]
Cyril Huze Daytona Rat’s Hole Show Winner
Published by March 11th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This beautiful Saturday afternoon under a picture perfect blue sky, 258 bikes, a new record, competed in the Daytona Rat’s Hole Bike Show. Cyril himself doesn’t compete in bike shows, but his clients do. It’s with great pleasure to announce that in the “Bobbers” class, “The Bravest” & “Bombshell” respectively won […]
You see them in rallies and competing for trophies in bike shows. I love rat bikes and count several owners among my friends. On this picture you can see Smitty posing on his 1944 Harley Knucklehead participating to its 29th Daytona Bike Week! Smitty and I know each other since 10 years, traveled the European […]
