They are a classic. Their beautiful designs work will all styles of bikes and objectively, nobody has ever done better quality lights. They are made out of billet aluminum, not cheap casting, and they will never leak water inside like many knock-off on the market. These lights will turn heads well before you make turns. They are all 2-function lights, so you can decide […]
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Art Of Neon In Your Custom Shop Or Garage
Published by November 9th, 2006 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.Neon is an art form which is both delightfully kitsch and contemporary. Almost seventy-five years after its invention in France, and historic entry into America (the first neon signs were imported by businessman Earle C. Anthony), neon has become a popular medium for post-modern artists. No surprise logo neon signs are used by a lot […]
Unfortunately, not all the calls we receive are about ordering one of my custom parts or about meeting with me to discuss a new build. By far, the largest category of calls fits in the category “How do you do this? Where do you do that?” And in this category, powdercoating questions are at the […]
A state lawmaker in Tulsa, OK is proposing giving a break to motorcycle riders on the state’s highways. State Representative Paul Wesselhoft says it’s not fair for motorcyclists to pay the same price as a car on the toll roads because motorcycles cause less wear and tear on the roadway. And he says the bikes […]
Most of you know or have used open belt systems of BDL, Primo Rivera, Performance Machine. All excellent products. But there is also a small company called Tauer Machine offering complete open primaries and billet 6061-T6 pulleys. Their specialty is an oil filter/cooler in the primary drive and a choice of wicked 3D covers that you […]
I never been fond of motorcycle wheels looking like Christmas ornaments. They are for (some) SUV’s. I am minimalist, and with the retro trend making bikes looking like reideable bikes again, I bet that a lot of builders are going to get back to the basics. The Invader wheels are made in America since 1975, […]
There are many brands of Internal throttles available. Some made abroad will not fit your 1" grips without remachining the grip to make it fit inside. Others will fit but are hard to twist, A company called Streamline Designs offers a "strret legal" internal throttle running smoothly on bearings. The twist needed to reach full throttle is […]
From motorcycles painter Doug Wozney out of Wisconsin a very cool & cheap idea to embellish the right side area of your engine. It’s called the ‘RAPPERZ’ air filter cover. Don’t ask me why he picked this name. Personally, I now regret that I threw away so many teardrop S&S covers. I could have used […]
More than 65,000 motorcycles were stolen in 2005. That’s one bike every 8.5 minutes. (For your information a vehicle is stolen every 25 seconds) We all know that if the bad guys really want your bike, they’re going to get it one way or the other. And when a motorcycle is gone, it’s gone (stripped […]
E’Ville Twin Motorcycle Hoodlum Bobber
Published by November 3rd, 2006 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I don’t know any custom builder with a household name who didn’t deserve the recognition of our industry. But I know a lot of custom builders, professionals or amateurs, who deserve more recognition than the one they acquired locally or among a circle of friends. In Alberta, Canada, there is a professional builder named Miles Brown (a.k.a Smiley) […]
About 300,000 biking enthusiasts are expected to roll into Galveston, Texas for what the organizers claim to be the 3rd largest motorcycle rally in the United States (after Daytona & Sturgis). Bikers from across the nation are already arriving on the island anticipating four days of partying, camaraderie, music, group activities, a Navy ship tour and constant parading […]
VH1 Auctioning Ness/Def Leppard/Journey Custom Bike
Published by November 2nd, 2006 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.VH1 Classic has partnered with bands Def Leppard and Journey to auction off a custom bike, designed by Arlen & Cory Ness. The bike is autographed by each member of both bands. Now through Nov. 22 online users can visit VH1 Auctions to bid on this rock-n-roll machine. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to CAN […]
For years, Russ Austin, owner of Precious Metal Customs has been rigid about only building hardtail frames. But for those wishing to spend a lot of time in the solo seat, Russ has decided to offer the Softail version of his already successful Spoon Rigid style frames. Logically, it called it the Spoon Flex. The […]
It’s the season for the release of great motorcycle books. This week it is Art Of The Chopper 2, a sequel of the best selling Art Of The Chopper 1 published two years ago. Choppers, one of the most enduring symbols from the 1960s are more prevalent than ever. After a foreword written by James Hetfield, […]
As most of you already know, before devoting my life (meaning long days and most nights) to custom motorcycles, I was in advertising. I had a lot of graphic artists working under my supervision and loved this aspect of my job . So, when I can spot one with talent, I have this urge to promote him to the world. […]
NADA Motorcycle Building, Comparison and Pricing Tool
Published by October 31st, 2006 in Builders and Editorial.The NADA Guides website, allows shoppers the ability to research information about virtually every new motorcycle available on the market today, (as well as scooters, ATVs, snowmobiles and personal watercraft). The tool allows consumers to compare up to three different motorcycles side-by-side, with pricing and specification information of each motorcycle displayed simultaneously. And once shoppers […]
Outrageous Bike Seen During Biketoberfest
Published by October 28th, 2006 in Builders and Editorial.Have you ever seen a bike with 2 (yes I say two) 121” TP engines, one on the right, one on the left running in reverse, boosted by Garrett T-25 t turbo with 9 psi. of boost, equipped with a 310 front tire and a 360 rear one? If yes, you must have visited, like […]
O School Chopper, out of Las Vegas, offers these minimal mirrors for Choppers & Bobbers. Small but that you can use to see behind you, not only as a decorative piece. At 1.5” x 2.375” inches or 3.56 square inches these radical new mirrors are probably the smallest available that pass State minimum requirements (Amazing, these […]
If you are a Bobbers fan, here your opportunity to own one of my Signature Bobbers. Only 10 of this design will be hand made and sold First, the frame has no stretch, a 32-degree rake for a true bobber look. Transmission plate is welded to the frame and the frame neck got internal fork stops. A custom […]
I think it’s worth a post. Rossiter Harley-Davidson in Bradenton, FL just held an event for women only called “Garage Party”. The objective is to let women, in an “intimidation free” environment, ask questions about owning and riding their own motorcycles. I applaud this initiative because I meet a lot of women who want to […]
Did you know? (I acknowledge I didn’t). Two Harley-Davidson front rotors add 8.38 pounds to your bike. Two composite brake rotors from a compagny named W8LESS ROTORS will add only 3.80 pounds.And of course, reduced weight means less rotating mass, better accelerationand and also deceleration. Of course, they will not rust, are 6 mm thick and provided […]
When waiting at the red light on one of my full ground up customs, I am always amused by people in the car next to me saying “Nice Harley”. When I tell them it’s not a Harley (to avoid that they lose time trying to get one like mine at the closest HD dealership), of […]
From my friends at Freeway Magazine I got this info. A gas tank/handlebar faucet called the MFX Classic (It seems to me that it is a stock gas tank version, but I am sure they are going to do a chopper & bobber one). Turn your handlebars right or left and it will run cold or […]
How to recognize a hard core biker when he is not near his sled of seated at his preferred bikers bar? By his watch, of course! You are looking at the “Lost Skulls Precious Stones” watch made by Steve Stoffa from Hardcore Watch Company. He describes it better than I would do: “The watch represents […]
I saw this wheel as a prototype for the 1st time in 2005, then again during Daytona Bike Week 2006. At this time, the manufacturer didn’t seem ready or inclined to mass produce such a piece of jewelry. Then, Capricorn Cyclo Works advised me that they are now manufacturing a limited edition of the “Involution” […]
The 23rd annual Love Ride is November 12. This year, the ride is a 40-mile stretch from Harley-Davidson of Glendale to Castaic Lake, California. The Love Ride welcomes all brands of motorcycles and 20,000 bikes are expected to participate. The ride will start with a concert by Edgar Winter at H-D of Glendale and will […]
