Never to reach a BMW dealer and only a concept motorcycle to inspire the final design of a machine intended to break land speed records, it was designed by Turkey based designer Mehmet Doruk Erdem. Although the Titan looks like a the 2-wheel version of a Batmobile, some features hint at its true purpose. Of […]
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BMW Titan Motorcycle Concept For Breaking Land Speed Records
Published by August 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.2016 European Bike Week At Lake Faak, Austria. September 6-11 (Part 1)
Published by August 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.120,000 participants in 2016, 13,000 v-twins parading around Lake Faak and riding the narrow Alpine mountain roads, a complete language confusion due to the fact that many european countries are represented, an official Harley Bike Show and another big one organized by Custom Chrome Europe, plethora of custom bikes shown for the 1st time by […]
Majestic Series Floorboards From RC Components
Published by August 21st, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These Majestic floorboards by RC Components fit 1986-2015 Harley Touring & FL Softail models and bolt on the factory mounting brackets. They are shipped pre-assembled with the pivot mounting blocks attached to each floorboard. Set screws can be used to adjust the angle of each floorboard for proper clearance and comfort. Available in chrome or […]
He was the first to be riding the streets of defeated Germany on a Harley-Davidson at the end of WWI. His name was Roy Holtz from Wisconsin, a corporal with the US army entering Germany through Belgium on November 12, 1918. This picture was published first in American magazines and newspapers, then much later in […]
Do You Really Know The Story Of Indian Motorcycle?
Published by August 20th, 2016 in Books, Builders and Editorial.Yes, you probably know that the original Indian nameplate died in 1953, that many devoted enthusiasts worked hard at maintaining the old bikes, that several companies tried to resurrect the brand (the most serious have been CNC in Gilroy, CA and Stellican Limited in Kings Mountain, NC) and that in 2011 Polaris Industries took over […]
California Just Became The First US State To Legalize Lane-Splitting
Published by August 20th, 2016 in Editorial and Legal.Lane Splitting, the maneuver to cut between cars, became legal yesterday Friday August 18 after California governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 51 into law . Until now lane splitting was not legal or illegal, just a tolerated riding practice. Since 2013, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) just had relatively vague guidelines for lane-splitting. They said […]
Rick’s Harley-Davidson Roadster
Published by August 19th, 2016 in Chassis, Editorial and Electrical.A brand new Harley Roadster by South Germany dealer Rick’s Motorcycles featuring many new cool propriatary bolt-on parts to do a complete rubbermount Sporty makeover. Rick’s billet aluminium Y-Wheels, a speedometer Housing (special version for the Roadster Model) a rear Fender kit, a high tech air cleaner (available in many designs), custom foot pegs and […]
Getting The Custom Parts You Imagined From An Online Machine Shop
Published by August 19th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.eMachineShop is a leading online machine shop that enables any company, or individual to design, price, and instantly order custom parts via the web. You can use your favorite CAD program or ask for the support of eMachineShop’s own CAD software system. The company offers Laser cutting, CNC milling, CNC Plasma Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Metal […]
Dougie Lampkin To wheelie The entire Way Around The 37.7-mile Isle of Man TT course
Published by August 19th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.British trials motorcycling superstar Dougie Lampkin, a 12-time trials world champion, is training to wheelie the entire way around the storied Isle of Man TT course ((37.7 mile, 60.6 km) Throttle against rear brake, with body positioned for balance and steering with hundred of corners. The stunt will be performed on a lightweight trial bike. It […]
Harley-Davidson Settles US Government Lawsuit Over Numerous EPA Violations
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Legal.The suit was alleging that Harley-Davidson sold more than 12,000 motorcycles not covered by a certification ensuring the engines meet federal standards, according to a statement from the EPA. The suit also accused the company of selling 340,000 after-market engine tuners that, once installed, “caused motorcycles to emit higher amounts of certain air pollutants than […]
Driving lights For Harley-Davidson And Victory Models
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Light the way to enhanced nighttime riding and visibility with new Kuryakyn fairing-mounted driving light kits for select Harley-Davidson® and Victory® baggers. Powerful DOT-compliant H3 halogen bulbs offer intense, focused illumination, while sharp factory-styled housings provide an additional upgrade in style. Fairing-Mounted Driving Lights w/ Turn Signals for Harley. These Kuryakyn Fairing-Mounted Driving Lights with […]
Harley-Davidson Unveiled 27 Custom Motorcycles Inspired By Iconic Marvel Characters
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Inspired by some of the most powerful and iconic Marvel characters ever to grace a comic book, Harley Davidson and Marvel have revealed 27 custom motorcycles, each one uniquely designed to reflect the personality and traits of a Marvel Super Hero. For example, a Thor-inspired Breakout Softail, a Black Widow-inspired Iron 883 Sportster, a Groot-inspired […]
S&S Cycle Adds Savannah Rose To Marketing Team As Social Media Coordinator
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Editorial.S&S Cycle of Viola, Wisconsin welcomes Savannah Rose in the newly expanded position of Social Media Coordinator. Savannah is an avid rider, not afraid to wrench and a market leader in the evolving digital media environment. Savannah brings a renewed enthusiasm and diverse skill set to S&S. In addition to being well versed in digital […]
A blonde gets home from work early and hears strange noises coming from the bedroom. She rushes upstairs only to find her husband naked lying on the bed, sweating and panting. ‘What’s up?’ she asks. ‘I think I’m having a heart attack,’ – cries the husband. The blonde rushes downstairs to grab the phone, but just as […]
9TH Annual Cafe Racer Magazine Bike Show Winners
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Around 700 guests and 60 motorcycles entered the 9th annual Cafe Racer Reader’s Ride-in Custom Bike Show in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 13. The field was slightly thinned by rain, but the entries covered everything from vintage British bikes to modern retro customs and even a BMW sidecar rig. The show’s top winners were: […]
New Electra Glo™ Keystone Auxiliary LED Run/Brake/Turn Lamps
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Electra Glo™ Keystone Auxiliary LED Run/Brake/Turn Lamps (P/N 67800589, $299.95*) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories add brilliant LED visibility to the rear fender strut opening on 2014-later Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles. These lamps emit a soft-red glow when the ignition is on, and the center row of LED lamps burn brightly when the brakes […]
Triumph Streamliner Piloted By Guy Martin Broke Triumph 46 year Old Record. 274.2 MPH (441 km/h)
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On August 8, at the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Triumph Rocket Streamliner powered by 2 turbocharged Rocket III engines became the world’s fastest ever Triumph to clock a speed of 274.2 mph (441.28 km/h) The salt flats at Bonneville offered near perfect conditions during the land speed practice week. The streamliner was piloted by TT […]
Mecum Monterey Motorcycles Auction. August 18-20, 2016 (Part 2)
Published by August 16th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Among the 50 motorcycles to be auctioned, this C-01 Lotus motorcycle designed by Daniel Simon, if you really want to own a functional movie prop… Specifications are pretty good: KTM sourced 1195 cc v-twin, lifted from the RC8R super bike delivering 200 hp, carbon fiber wheels by BST, 320 mm racing Brembo brakes, twin Ohlins […]
Working on your Sportster? This short socket is designed specifically for Sportster models to remove, install, and properly tighten the final drive sprocket/pulley nut. Although the much longer Big Twin socket will fit the nut, the mainshaft on XL models does not extend through the main drive gear for the guidance collar to ensure correct […]
When you are heading out on your bike for an adventure on the open road, or on a trail in the middle of nowhere, this double skull bracelets may be useful. The Survival Straps Double Skull Bracelet is made with military spec paracord, a marine grade stainless steel shackle and two pewter skulls adorning each […]
When Harley-Davidson introduced the Street model, the company described it as a nimble urban machine with an aggressive and rebellious “Dark Custom™ attitude that youngsters would love for its low price. But the company never mentioned that the Street would be the perfect Zombie Killer machine… So, what was the zombie-inspired rationale for this 2016 […]
Postcards From The 76th Sturgis Rally. Part 4.
Published by August 14th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This is the 4th and last series of my postcards from the 76th Sturgis Rally. Many taken at the Rat’s Hole Bagger Show on Thursday August 11 and on the road. As usual, the awesome, the wild, the pretty and everything between was everywhere to be seen. Regarding attendance, I would guess that numbers are […]
Retro Style New Indian Scout Floorboards
Published by August 14th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These new Indian Scout retro style floorboards from Rocky Mountain Performance are precision machined aircraft aluminum with rubber diamond-tread inserts. Called the “Gortboards” they are available in satin finish raw aluminum, or powder coat satin black. They come complete with mounting brackets and fasteners, mount in one of two fore-aft positions, and fit ABS and non-ABS […]
Postcards From The 76th Sturgis Rally. Part 3.
Published by August 13th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.6 a.m. Sunrise at the Rapid City regional airport while boarding my plane back home in South Florida. Black Hills, see you next year,
Brass Your Engine With These Pushrod Covers
Published by August 12th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Made from solid brass the clips are available either in a knurled and 3 or 4 Hole designs. They are guaranteed to be a perfect fit for these applications: 1940 thru 1947 Knuckleheads, 1970 thru 1984 Shovelheads and 1984 thru 1999 EVO engines. 4-hole style (P/N STF440) $47.95. Knurled $72.95. (P/NTFK40). 1948 thru 1965 Panheads and […]
