Among a sea of SUV looking more and more the same and never leaving the pavement, you are certain to stand out riding the new Rhino XT built by US Specialty Vehicles. Introduced during the recent Las Vegas Sema, this stylish, rugged and seductive Rhino XT SUV is built using a mechanically stock Jeep Wrangler […]
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Fully customizing a classic and turning it into a new timeless motorcycle is not an easy feat. In his New Hampshire workshop, Walt Siegl hand builds performance motorcycles only using classic design elements and mostly rejuvenated parts, trying to privilege and keep the style and beauty of a past era. So much that the final results […]
2016 Daytona Bike Week. 2nd Annual True Grit. A Vintage Pre-77 Motorcycles Gathering On Sunday March 6, 2016.
Published by February 14th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Last year, the 1st edition of True Grit was a highlight of Daytona Bike Week with more than 100 vintage motorcycles gathering at what is now known as Jester Live (former Coca Pavilion) at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach. Under the initiative of Warren Lane, along with his fellow custom builders Bill Dodge, […]
These knurled models are the newest addition to the existing line Lowbrow Customs grips The knurled bands encircling this timeless design have been designed to allow the proper channeling of sweat from your palms when white knuckling around the track or putting along through the desert. Knurled Motorcycle Grips look at home on cafe racer, […]
Twin Power™ Releases New Catalog Of V-Twin Parts
Published by February 14th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Twin Power rides again. After a 34-year absence, Twin Power is pleased to introduce their new catalog, featuring a wide range of aftermarket parts and accessories for the American V-Twin market. The Twin Power line was introduced to the powersports industry in 1982 by the New England Motor Parts Company (NEMPCO). Thanks to the diligent […]
Victory Launches The Magnum X-1 Stealth Edition. The Loudest Audio System Bagger In The Industry.
Published by February 13th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Victory is shattering the sound barrier with the new 2016 Magnum X-1 Stealth Edition powered by a 200-watt 10-speaker surround sound audio system. Loaded with custom features such as billet wheels, a monochrome paint scheme featuring color-matched components and LED lighting, plus a MSRP that’s $1,000 lower than last year. Availability is limited, with dealers […]
John Parham. Founder Of J&P Cycles And Of National Motorcycle Museum. “Around 1990 J&P Cycles was growing very fast. Our sales grew over 100% that year and things were out of control. Our business had finally taken off, but with all kinds of sales we weren’t making any money. In fact, we were losing money. […]
Kliphanger Handlebars For Harley, Indian And Victory Motorcycles
Published by February 11th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These Kliphanger Handlebars feature machined “Klamps” allowing the control/grip portion of the handlebar to be positioned exactly where you want your wrists to be. After adjustment, the “klamps” are locked into place with the same technology used on clip-on race bars. Handlebars are offered in several heights and with different pullback styles to fit a […]
RSD Super Hooligan Events Across The US
Published by February 11th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Roland Sands Design is inviting riders ready for handlebar-to-handlebar flat track racing to join them in a series of SuperHooligan events across the U.S. Team RSD will race custom SuperHooligan Indian® Scout® Sixty racers that made their debut at the “Superprestigio of the Americas” in Las Vegas last year.“ We had a gas racing the […]
Breaking News. Samson Exhaust Is For Sale.
Published by February 10th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.After a lifetime of motorcycle riding and almost 3 decades of leading Samson Exhaust, the legendary “Godfather of Pipes”, CEO and Founder of the iconic Samson Exhaust, Kenny Price, is looking to ride off into the sunset and retire. Samson Exhaust was officially founded in 1991 with the mission to build great looking pipes that […]
Preview. Indian Scout 240mm Wide Tire Kit By RC Components.
Published by February 10th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Are wide rear tires dead? No. The difference between yesterday’s fat tire excesses and today is that they are now installed when “justified” by looks or purpose. The 240 mm rear tire trend on a Sportster is well and alive (see soon my feature about a new Rick’s kit) And now RC components got the […]
Enter to Win The Official 75th Anniversary Official Daytona Bike Week Motorcycle
Published by February 10th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Each year, the Daytona Beach Community Foundation holds a drawing for the Official Bike Week Motorcycle. The 2016 edition is a fully customized Harley-Davidson with the official 75th Anniversary logo emblazoned on the gas tank. It only takes $50 to enter the drawing. Since there are only 4500 tickets printed, the odds of being a […]
It’s a four-wheeler. But you can expect the 2-wheel version before a long time. This project named the VBB-3 (Venturi Buckeye Bullet) is a joint project of Monaco-based Venturi Automobiles and a group of engineering students from Ohio State University. 33 ft long, 3000 hp for a speed of 372 mph is going to inspire […]
While many other manufactures choose to create their product overseas, Sinister Wheel continues to manufacture their products in-house in Northern California. The Runner wheel design featured here belongs to their Bad Boy Collection and being both very simple and sophisticated in its details will probably be chosen by those looking for a high end looking […]
Driven By Bacon. Hormel Black Label Bacon Fueled Motorcycle.
Published by February 9th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Not a joke, but still a joke motorcycle although it runs well…on bacon grease (about 85 miles per gallon of grease). Based on the rare Track T800 CDI motorcycle from Dutch company E.V.A Products, the Hormel bacon-fueled bike features a 800cc three-cylinder diesel engine that’s been modified to run on 100% biodiesel, which is itself […]
Drag Specialties Push-Button Bagger Fuel Door Latch
Published by February 9th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Is it time to replace the worn out fuel latch on your ride? Enter the Drag Specialties Push-Button Fuel Door Latch available in chrome or gloss black, these latches include the door spring hinge pins needed for easy installation on 1992-2015 FLT/FLHT/FLHX/FLTR/FLHTCUTG models. Suggested retail price is $29.95. For more information, go to Drag Specialties […]
Harley Turbo Street 750 By Japanese Master Kaichiroh Kurosu
Published by February 8th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When Harley-Davidson asked 5 Japanese Custom builders to participate to a Street 750 build-off, I am pretty certain that the manufacturer expected mild to wild makeovers, but not one out of this world. Well, builder Kaichiroh Kurosu went very far beyond all expectations, creating from the Street platform given to him a completely new motorcycle […]
Gauge Accents for Harley-Davidson Batwing Fairings
Published by February 7th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Now available from Bahn™ are two additional enhancements for ’14-later Harley-Davidson® inner batwing fairings. Sold separately, Bahn Upper and Lower Gauge Accents are machined from 6061 forged aluminum for an elegant custom appearance. The Upper Accent spans the top rider-facing perimeter of the recessed gauges, while the bottom fills the centralized lower portion below the […]
Jesse Rooke and HardDrive V-Twin Products Form Alliance. HardDrive American V-twin, a division of Western Power Sports (WPS) Products, and Jesse Rooke are pleased to announce the formation of an alliance that will see the bike builder serve as HardDrive’s creative ambassador for the foreseeable future. Rooke brings years of custom bike building experience and […]
(From a press release of Erik Buell Racing). EBR Motorcycles has recently completed the protracted Wisconsin Chapter 128 business restructuring that began last April. The EBR 2012 – 2015 model parts inventory, brand name, trademarks, patents, operating licenses, testing equipment, assembly lines and all the future models under development are now owned by Liquid Asset Partners […]
Renegade Wheels Introducing New Trike Wheels This Weekend At V-Twin Expo
Published by February 5th, 2016 in Editorial.At the dealer V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, OH this weekend, Renegade Wheels is introducing new one-piece Forged trike wheels. The Renegade exclusive custom forging with over 2” of depth enables remarkably 3D deep designs while still maintaining a match to the front wheels. Pictured is the Chrome “Tahoe” design All trike wheels are 18” diameter x […]
Retro Racer Makeover For The New Ducati Sixty2
Published by February 5th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Inspired by the youth culture of skateboarding, surfing and pop music, the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 is the most “popular” Ducati Scrambler of all time. Like the American Scout, the Italian Sixty 2 attracts the interest of a lot of custom builders. At last weekend Verona Motor Bike Expo, local builder Mr. Martini (owner is Nicola […]
Buffalo Chip® Sweepstakes. Win The Ride Of Your Life.
Published by February 5th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® has partnered with EaglerRider Motorcycles to give one lucky winner the ride of his life through the Buffalo Chip’s annual Sturgis Rider® Sweepstakes. An extraordinary guided motorcycle vacation for two through the stunning desert Southwest is the prize that’s up for grab, The winner will lay his or her claim to it on […]
We all have received and are still receiving pieces of advice about the way we should act, think, conduct ourselves in both our personal and professional lives. Each of us perceive some of these opinions, values, recommendations as more worthy than others and we try to use them as a beneficial guide to action. I […]
Limited Edition Indian Motorcycle® Boots By Red Wing Shoes®
Published by February 4th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Indian Motorcycle® has partnered with Red Wing Shoes® to create the new limited-edition “Red Wing Shoes® Collection” of fine, handcrafted American motorcycle boots. Indian Motorcycle, founded in 1901, and Red Wing Shoes®, founded in 1905, share a rich heritage of authenticity, fine handcrafted quality, and products that embody the legendary American spirit. Today both brands […]
