Goodbye Star Motorcycles. Yamaha created the Star Motorcycles sub-brand about 20 years ago to attract US consumers not inclined to buy Japanese motorcycles. In other countries, the same Star motorcycles were sold under the Yamaha name. Although Star Motorcycles became a separate company in 2006, the strategy had little success and sales remained poor. Yamaha […]
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Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival Set For August 26-28, 2016
Published by May 14th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.27-year old Brittney Olsen must be the youngest vintage motorcycle racer. After finding out the Sturgis city’s plans to close down the old track for good, Brittney began to think of a way to revive the Sturgis half-mile and its glorious motorcycle racing. In 2015 she founded 20th Century Racing and claimed two of her […]
The Redeemer. First Customized Chieftain Dark Horse By Hollister Powersports.
Published by May 13th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Utilizing the new Indian® Chieftain Dark Horse® motorcycle, Hollister Powersports of Hollister, Calif., created this custom Bagger with modifications that would be easy to perform for any owner who wants to recreate this type of look. “When I saw the bike, I knew right away that it had a ton of potential to customize,” says Rey […]
A man in walked into the vegetable section of his local supermarket and asked to buy half a head of lettuce. The boy working in that department told him that they only sold whole heads of lettuce. The man was insistent that the boy ask the manager about the matter. Walking into the back […]
Unbreakable denim? It’s true that the most well known fabric may not stand up the abuse of a biker on the road. What about a denim certified 133 times tougher than the standard denim? A toughness coming from a space age material from the space age known as UHMWPE or Dyneema® offering 360º torsional strength, motorcycle […]
Kuryakyn Spear Collection For New Generation Indian Motorcycles
Published by May 12th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The all-new Spear Collection of grips and foot control accessories is designed specifically for the new generation of Indian motorcycles. It puts an emphasis on form and function using the latest in vibration-reducing technology. All products are cast from chrome-plated A380 aluminum with coordinating accented features. Premium EPDM soft rubber inserts help carry the traditional […]
30th Anniversary Of Italy Biker Fest May 19-22, 2016. Double The Fun Riding There.
Published by May 12th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Nicknamed “Italy’s Daytona” Biker Fest is celebrating this year 30 years of biker lifestyle and of custom bikes innovation. It’s one of Europe biggest party and it will happen May 19-22 in and around the city of Lignano-Sabbiadoro on the Italian Adriatic coast. 4 days of demo rides, bike shows, stunt shows, Classic cars and […]
New Harley-Davidson Premium Touring Day Bag
Published by May 12th, 2016 in Accessories and Editorial.Sized just right for the daily work commute, the Premium Touring Day Bag (P/N 93300017, $109.95 features an innovative mounting system that slips over a passenger backrest to make installation and removal a snap. A low-profile spandex band slips over a passenger backrest for a snug and secure fit, and the bag can be cinched in […]
Indian Motorcycle Unveils The 2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse. Starting at $21,999
Published by May 11th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A new level of darkness has arrived. Indian Motorcycle introduced the Chieftain Dark Horse, a blacked-out hard bagger that allows riders to easily customize their ride and hit the highway in head-turning style. The 2016 Chieftain Dark Horse offers a ton of matte black, a flicker of chrome, and a wealth of features to roll […]
Slotted Wide Blade Levers Set For 15-16 Harley Softail
Published by May 11th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Simple and sleek, this Slotted Wide Blade Lever Set is a great addition to your 15-16 Harley Softail. Forged from high-quality aluminum for strength, these levers feature CNC-machined slots for added detail. Anti-rattle clip and clutch lever pivot bushings are included. Available in pairs in both chrome and matte black, the suggested retail price is $69.95. At […]
New Harley-Davidson Road Glide Fairing Pouch
Published by May 11th, 2016 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.Add handy, custom-fit storage to a 2015-later Harley-Davidson Road Glide motorcycle with the new Road Glide® Fairing Pouch (P/N 93300097, $154.95) Shaped to fit perfectly over the contour of the Road Glide fairing and behind Harley-Davidson Road Glide windshields and deflectors, the molded Fairing Pouch is wrapped in supple UV-resistant vinyl. Magnetic closures secure the left […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Awards Challenge Scholarships
Published by May 11th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® continues its commitment to education and the growth of South Dakota’s motorcycle industry with its sixth annual Buffalo Chip Challenge. The program utilizes award-winning veteran custom builders Keith Terry, Randy Cramer and Chris Malo to serve as instructors and mentors to students customizing two stock motorcycles. In an ongoing effort to […]
Slim up the profile on your 2006-2016 Dyna with this new Continental seat. Better style, lots of comfort, none of the factory bulk. It features: a vacuum-formed ABS plastic pan, a chrome-plated tail bracket fitting stock H-D mounting points on most stock and select aftermarket fenders, an injection molded closed-cell polyurethane foam padding and a Hand-stitched […]
New Harley Electra Glo™ Stealth Auxiliary Run/Brake/Turn Lamps Hug The bottom Edge Of Hard Saddlebags
Published by May 10th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.These new Electra Glo™ Stealth Auxiliary LED Run/Brake/Turn Lamp (P/N 67800554 Red Lens, P/N 67800555 Smoke Lens; $149.95) from Harley-Davidson® hug the bottom edge of the hard saddlebags and emit a subtle band of red light beneath the bike whenever the ignition is on. The fast-acting LED lamps increase with brilliant intensity when the brakes […]
Postcards From The 2016 Emirates Custom Show
Published by May 10th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Events.For the second year Abu Dhabi on the northeastern part of the Persian Gulf in the Arabian Peninsula is hosting the Emirates Custom Show. The city is well known for being the horsepower capital of this part of the world with the region population sharing a strong taste for everything bling. The Emirates Custom Show […]
Bros Justin & Jarrod Del Prado work together 6 days a week without fighting, just discussing ideas, have very complementary skills and share the same taste regarding custom motorcycles (they are always race inspired), the way they should be built and perform. They are both fanatical about details, always making sure each square inch of […]
Illuminated Windshield Trim For Your 2014-Up Touring Harley
Published by May 8th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Looks, visibility and safety. This Harley illuminated windshield trim features smoked lenses over amber LED lams working as running lights when your touring bike ignition is on. On each side, the 2 outer clusters work as directional indicators when you activate your turn signals. When installed, the trim wiring is invisible fully concealed inside the […]
Details create style… Bringing simplicity and strength with details of style. Ken’s Factory risers come in heights of 2″, 4″, 6″ and 8″ in 2 different finishes. In polish, or back cut finish. All 1/2-13UNC thread. MSRP $240.00. Online at Ken’s Factory USA
D&D Bob Cat Exhaust for 2004-2016 Sportster® Models
Published by May 7th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.An interesting option for a custom Sportster exhaust. This 2 into 1 D&D Bob Cat design means business, increasing power with improved tone while enhancing the Harley boom. Improve tone, reduce bark and pump up the power by as much as 12% in horsepower and torque (tuned by ThunderMax®)Available with chrome or black head pipes […]
10th Annual International Female Ride Day Is Today May 7, 2016
Published by May 7th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Women know about the preconceived perceptions most people still have about them riding a motorcycle. The Annual International Female ride Day is about changing these perceptions, empowering women, igniting female rider camaraderie and recruiting new participants to the sport of motorcycling. The International Female Ride Day (IFRD) is a global ride day occurring yearly on the […]
I never been a fan of the typical BMW motorcycle aesthetics, although I agree that they are great riding bikes. But whatever the brand you ride, customize, etc you must admit, like me, that this custom R Nine T is beautiful…and that it would be great if it would be manufactured by BMW Motorrad.
A guy walked into a bar in Florida with an alligator on a leash. “Get out you crazy bastard” said the barman. “Dont worry” said the guy” “Its OK, its trained to do tricks” “Show us” said the barman. “It sounds like bullshit to me” The guy pulls the alligator on top of a table, […]
It’s getting more and more difficult for any motorcycle manufacturer to hide what a new model launch will be all about. Indian is teasing “a new level of darkness” for a new model coming on May 11. The California Air Resource Bpard (CARB) is listing a Chieftain Dark Horse, for sure the blacked out/minimum chrome […]
Beck Grips Reborn For Modern Motorcycles
Published by May 5th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Beck Motorcycle Grips were originally produced in the USA in the 1940’s and 50’s out of plastic and were used to customize primarily Indian and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. As these bikes had internal throttles and spark advance, the original Beck Grips aren’t suited for running on most motorcycles. Lowbrow Customs took the original design and stayed […]
Sons Of Speed” Vintage Motorcycle Racing To Debut During 2016 Daytona Biketoberfest
Published by May 5th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Inspired by early 20th-century board-track racers, the Sons of Speed races hearken back to a stripped down, wide-open approach to motorcycle riding. The inaugural races are set to be held at New Smyrna Speedway’s half-mile banked racetrack 3939 Florida 44, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 on Saturday October 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Introduced in 1952, the 45.26 (750cc), 45-degree Harley-Davidson Model K was Harley’s final flathead. The KRTT 750 is the faired racing version of the KR and dominated motorcycle racing in the United States due to favorable racing rules. The 2 valves per cylinder 750 cc machine has an astonishing maximum speed of 149mph (239.8 km/h) […]
