One lift is all it takes to feel the difference with the all-new Kuryakyn® Tour-Pak Lid Grips. Cast from A380 aluminum, the discreet finger-holds provide a convenient lifting point to grasp when opening Harley-Davidson® Tour-Pak lids. The sleek, unobtrusive handle blend in while providing ideal leverage to easily. Lift with one hand, load or unload […]
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Unlatch And Open Your Tour-Pack Lid In One Fluent Motion
Published by May 4th, 2016 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.8th Annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Biker Belles® Event. Under The Theme Of “Two-Wheeled Transformation”
Published by May 4th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.You all know that the sport of motorcycling has witnessed considerable changes over the years. The bikes themselves have become more reliable, comfortable and safer. Not only have the bikes and attitudes about bikes and bikers changed, but the act of riding itself transforms the attitude of the rider. The eighth annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s […]
AirHawk International Files Lawsuit
Published by May 4th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial, Legal and Seats.AirHawk International announced that it recently filed in the United States District Court Central District Of California Southern Division a Complaint For Patent Infringement, False Advertising, Tortious Interference, and Unfair Competition against various parties related to a product called “Wild Ass Motorcycle Cushion.”. AirHawk has also sent Cease and Desist letters to various parties and some retailers […]
New Red Shift® 587 Performance Cam For CVO-110 Engines
Published by May 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The Harley’s® CVO 110” engine is quite different from the 103” engine, as it is equipped with much larger valves and heavier valve springs. The Zippers Red Shift 587-HS Cam was designed and optimized to be the best bolt-in cam for the CVO 110 platform, dramatically increasing power and torque across the entire RPM range. […]
Ducati Motorcycle Dealers Top Ranked for 3rd Year For Buyers Satisfaction. Harley-Davidson And Victory Tied For Second.
Published by May 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.Pied Piper Management Company LLC released yesterday its annual industry benchmarking study measuring how effectively U.S. motorcycle dealerships help shoppers become buyers. Ducati dealerships were the top ranked brand in the newly released 2016 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index® (PSI®) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study, which marks the third consecutive year that Ducati finished at […]
Rider “Grizzly” On Schedule To Set New World Record Atop A Victory Cross Country Tour
Published by May 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Swiss endurance Rider Urs “Grizzly” is on his fourth of six continents in 100-day ride challenge. He is 25 riding days and 16,932 miles into his quest to set a new world record by circumnavigating six continents in less than 100 riding days aboard his Victory Motorcycles® Cross Country Tour. The Victory Cross Country Tour […]
From Down Under A Sportster Forty-Eight Based Cafe Racer For Jack Daniels Whiskey
Published by May 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s certainly not the first and last time that Jack Daniels has collaborated with a custom builder to promote its brand. Towards the end of 2015, custom builder Sean Taylor from Gasoline Motor Co was approached by Jack Daniel’s Australia with a desire to build a distinctive Harley-Davidson to suit the Cafe Racer movement. Obviously not the […]
From Air Cleaner To Velocity Stack And Back
Published by May 1st, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.For those who like options, the Comp-V intake system gives you the possibility to run your bike with a threaded V-Stack for direct air intake or with a threaded billet cap to bring the air through a K&N high flow filter. CNC machined aluminum construction with black anodized accents and featuring a tapered design for […]
Rider And Sponsors Wanted To Reclaim World Motorcycle Land Speed Record
Published by May 1st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Formally known as the Bub 7 Streamliner, a motorcycle that set in 2009 on the Bonneville Salt Flats the all time world Land Speed Record with a two-way average speed of 367.382 mph, this exceptional machine could reclaim its title with the right pilot and sponsors. The number 7 is tunnel tested with tires tested […]
Online Auction Of EBR Motorcycles Excess Assets Of Parts & Machinery
Published by April 30th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Starting today Sunday, May 01, 2016 until Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 10:00 AM Central, Erik Buell Racing is selling excess assets of machinery, equipment, motorcycle parts and personal Property. Financing is available. You can preview all machinery & parts May 9 & 10 from 9am to 5 pm. Removal has to be done May 12 to […]
Victory Octane To Star In New Velocity’s “Car Fix” TV Show
Published by April 29th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 2017 Victory Motorcycles® Octane® is set to make its television debut Saturday, April 30, at 10 AM CT / 11 AM ET, in the season premiere of Velocity’s Car Fix http://www.velocity.com/tv-shows/car-fix/ the essential “how to” automotive series that features the talented dynamic duo of Lou Santiago and Jared Zimmerman. In each episode of “Car […]
Mechanical Art. TheType 6 And 8 By Auto Fabrica
Published by April 29th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Stripping vintage motorcycles to their bare essentials, then refitting them with hand-made parts but hiding as much as possible so that at the end only three essential component groups are visible to the observer: the frame and wheels, the bodywork, and the engine with exhausts. A complex task than only the best builders can accomplish, […]
Low-Profile Bagger And Softail Dash For A Clean Stretch Look
Published by April 29th, 2016 in Editorial.You can improve the appearance of your touring gas tank using this Klock Werks low profile, laser cut dash panel made in the USA from 16-gauge stamped steel, then e-coated to prevent rust and corrosion. Looks great painted or chrome plated. The company offers a chrome ignition switch cover to compliment the it perfectly . […]
There were two nuns, One was known as Sister Mathematical (SM), and the other one as Sister Logical (SL). It is getting dark and they are still far away from the convent. SM: Have you noticed that a man has been following us for the past 38 ½ minutes? I wonder what he wants. SL: […]
Sumax Custom Made Spark Plug Wire Sets For Victory Models 2008-Up
Published by April 28th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.These Sumax custom made wires feature a Pro 8MM Spiro Pro core with Pro Comp Racing Plug Boots. Available in Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Green, White, Purple and Grey. S Sets require no terminating. They are ready to plug in and ride. Their Thunderbolt 50 series High Performance 8.2MM & 10.4MM wires are endorsed […]
Same Set Of Brackets For Six Different Gas Tanks On A Sportster
Published by April 28th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.These gas tank adapter brackets use your stock 86-03 XL Sportster gas tank mounting rubber grommets and hardware. They provide a convenient way to mount a variety of 6 different custom gas tanks with ‘D’ shaped tabs with a hole in them on 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters. The rear bracket can be flipped 180 degrees, giving […]
Sturgis Full Throttle Saloon To Be Located At The Broken Spoke Campground Property Now Called Pappy Hoel Campground and Resort. In September 2015, The Sturgis Full Throttle Saloon burned to the ground in an overnight fire. The proprietors Michael & Angie Ballard and partner Jesse James Dupree will re-build the Full Throttle Saloon on the […]
New Z Bars With Built-In LED Lights
Published by April 27th, 2016 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Integrating your front running lights/turn signals in your bars will make your bike look much cleaner. These new Z Bars from Paughco feature super bright 8-bulb LED lights. Each amber light is covered with a smoke lens and is pre-fit with a 40” long wire. Bars are pre-slotted for internal wiring. Available in 1” or […]
New Lowering Kit For Harley-Davidson® Baggers
Published by April 27th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Give your bike a lower stance with Covington’s lowering kits for late-model Harley-Davidson Baggers including the “CVO” and “Special” models. In addition to their standard kit, Covingtons is stating that they have created the only lowering kit that will work with the factory adjustable coil over shocks featured on CVO and Special edition motorcycles. A […]
360 Degree Adjustable Highway Peg Mounting Kit
Published by April 26th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The factory foot position on your Harley model can satisfy only a few riders. What about changing it from city riding to long stretches on the open road. For added comfort to tall and short riders this adjustable highway peg mounting kit gives you the flexibility to choose a wide range of positions. As with […]
Barn Found. This Brough Superior Set A New World Record After Selling For £331,900 (US$ 477,205)
Published by April 26th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Found in a UK Cornwall barn submerged under decades of dust, old machinery parts and household clutter, this ex Hubert Chantrey Brough Superior was acquired at a Bonhams auction was acquired by an unnamed German bidder for £ 331,900 or US$ 477,205. This bike and 7 others described by auctioneers Bonhams as the “last known […]
Latest Additions To The Harley-Davidson MotorClothes Collection
Published by April 26th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Now available online and from more than 750 authorized retail location in the United States. Men’s Triple Vent System Passing Link. A rugged style and customizable comfort in the new Men’s Passing Link Triple Vent System™ Leather Jacket (P/N 98074-14VM, $495.00). This mid-weight distressed cowhide leather motorcycle jacket has an oiled-canvas patch and embroidered graphics […]
This Is Not A Fat Tire Motorcycle. It’s A Muscular Custom Victory.
Published by April 25th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Personally, I didn’t see many customized Victory Hammer models. So, I find it interesting that this creation is not only a bike show winner during the recent CCE Competition at the Verona Motor Bike Expo, but is also the new custom platform used by CCE to showcase and promote after-market Victory parts in its 2016 […]
Since most choose a mini fairing for looks, not functionality, this aluminum fairing is a new great idea. It is molded from a sheet of high quality brushed or anodized aluminum. Yes, it improves aerodynamics, but will be noticed for its very classy appearance. Universal mount. Measurements 21 cm (W) x 24. Black P/N CF010A, […]
Spiral Aluminum Fork Boots By Ken’s Factory USA
Published by April 24th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Little things like a pair of custom aluminum fork boots can improve a lot the appearance of your stock Harley front end. These boots are machined from 6061-T6 billet with indicate details and replace the fork covers coming your Softail or Touring bike. Available in polished or black machine cut. Online at Ken’s Factory
RSD Super Hooligan Flat Track Racing In Austin At The Handbuilt Show. Race Video.
Published by April 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, conveniently takes place on the same weekend as the famed COTA Moto GP as well as the COTA GNC Flat Track. The event is a mash up of racing, custom and culture creators. You have the crème de la crème of custom motorcycles from builders like Max Hazzan, Shinya Kimura, […]
