All over Volusia County, from Main Street to Beach Street, from scenic highway A1A to Smyrna Beach to the Ormond Beach Loop, the 75th edition of Daytona Bike Week will be 10 days of high-octane street festivals, concerts, motorcycle races, bike shows, rallies, vendor showcases, and much more. The Daytona Beach Bike Week rally started […]
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75th Anniversary Daytona Bike Week. March 4-13, 2016
Published by February 4th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.2″ Open Belt Drive System For Harley Twin Cam Softail And Baggers
Published by February 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.BDL’s new TC2PB-2 and TC2PS -2 Open Belt drive systems feature a 2-piece motor plate design with 2” belt and were developed specifically for use on both Softail and Bagger models from 2007 and up. TC2PB-2 is for the Baggers and the TC2PS-2 is for the Softail models 2007-up. Kits fit 52-69 pulley combinations for […]
Lithium-Ion Batteries By Twin Power
Published by February 3rd, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.How many of you have been disappointed by a replacement battery? Length of motorcycle storage, extreme temperature environments, insufficient cranking power for big motors, incorrect fit for your bike model, heavy weight, etc are issues we all have faced. I run this video because it states and demonstrates clearly what you can expect from this […]
Roland Sands Design introduces a technical waxed cotton jacket to brave wet weather and subzero temps. Taking traditional waxed cotton and elevating it to the 21st Century, RSD combines the best of both worlds. Waterproof lined British Millerain waxed cotton and technical details, including wrist sealed neoprene cuffs and collars, YKK water-resistant zippers and sealed […]
A store that sells new husbands has opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates: “You may visit this store but ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the products increases as the shopper […]
New Diamond Black Grips Add Dark Custom Texture To Harley Street Motorcycles
Published by February 2nd, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Add some raw, machined texture to a Harley-Davidson Street® 750 motorcycle with the new Diamond Black Collection Hand Grips (P/N 56100142, $89.95) from Harley-Davidson®. The Diamond Black Collection of blacked-out hand and foot controls feature knurled surfaces that expose raw billet aluminum for a dramatic contrast. The satin black finish is designed to wear like denim […]
In 2015 Ducati North America Exceeds Previous Sales Record With 12,132 Motorcycles Sold
Published by February 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 2015, Ducati North America increased unit sales by +14.1%, based on 12,132 total motorcycles sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is the sixth year the company has shown impressive overall sales growth in its largest worldwide sales region. All three countries reached higher sales levels, with the United States at 9,674 […]
Custom Harley-Davidson WLJ By Hard Nine Choppers
Published by February 1st, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Building and riding the wild custom bikes you build in Switzerland is not an easy gig. Cops know very well what you should never roll in the streets of the Helvetic Confederation. In Bern, the seat of the federal authorities, it doesn’t prevent Danny Schneider from Hard Nine Choppers to be very creative at taking […]
The New Victory Octane Model Is Coming February 19, 2016
Published by January 31st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.On February 19, Victory Motorcycles will launch The Octane, a new modern “American Muscle” motorcycle. I can’t tell you more right now, but if you have read me attentively during the last 6 months and heard about the Project 156, then about the Ignition and Combustion custom bikes, you can guess what the new platform […]
The XKürsion® luggage line has two all-new options that mount on virtually any motorcycle. The XTR1.5 and XTR4.0 Seat/Rack Bags both offer riders plenty of versatile features ideal for short getaways or the everyday commute. XKürsion XTR1.5 Seat/Rack Bag The removable base pad provides a recessed mounting area that coordinates with the contours and widths […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by January 30th, 2016 in Builders, Controls, Driveline and Editorial.Harley-Davidson President And CEO Matt Levatich About Indian Motorcycle. During the 4th quarter earnings call on January 28, Matt Levatich, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson, made the following statement in an interview with financial magazine The Street: “We respect Indian, they have sold motorcycles in the U.S. that didn’t exist a few years ago. Our […]
Man Breaks Solo Cannonball Motorcycle Record from Los Angeles to New York City in 38 hours, 49 minutes
Published by January 30th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Carl Reese of Santa Clarita, California broke the solo cannonball motorcycle record from Los Angeles to New York City in 38 hours, 49 minutes. Reese completed the 2,829-mile feat on a 2015 BMW K 1600 GT six-cylinder motorcycle, breaking George Egloff’s previous record of 42 hours set in 1983. No one in history, with the […]
New CHIZELED LO Handlebar For Harley-Davidson Road Glide Models
Published by January 29th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The new CHISELED LO Road Glide® Handlebar (P/N 55800568 Chrome, P/N 55800569 Gloss Black; $349.95) is a compact Z-bar features a low 9.0-inch rise and a flat drag-bar hand position that puts the rider in an aggressive, tucked-in posture. The 1.25-inch diameter handlebar replaces mitered and welded corners with strong, cast seamless 90° elbows that […]
Former OCC Building To Be Auctioned March 9, 2016. Paul Teutul Sr Facing 1.4 Million Lawsuit.
Published by January 29th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The well known property in the town of Newburgh, New York where Orange County Choppers was building its customized motorcycles will be auctioned on 3/9/2016 at 10:00 AM PST. Starting bid is $900,000 for all the real estate valued at 13 million. OCC surrendered the building that holds its custom-made motorcycles in 2011 to its […]
Harley-Davidson. Fourth Quarter And Full-Year 2015 Results. Profits Fall On Lower Sales.
Published by January 28th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Throughout 2015, Harley-Davidson retail motorcycle sales were adversely affected by heightened competitive pressures including those arising from shifts in world currencies. Harley-Davidson Inc reported a 43.3 percent fall in quarterly profit, hurt by weak demand in the United States, its biggest market. The Milwaukee-based company said its net income fell to $42.2 million, 22 cents […]
Twin Power™ Introduces 34-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Sprocket For Harley Dyna
Published by January 28th, 2016 in Editorial.Biker’s Choice is announcing the addition of a 34-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Sprocket to the Twin Power line. Twin Power is known for their high-quality parts and accessories designed for the Harley-Davidson® enthusiast. The Compensator Eliminator Sprocket eliminates slipping, reduces noise, and improves the starting and starter life of the motorcycle. It reduces spinning weight by […]
Les Paul 100th Anniversary Commemorative Custom Chopper At International Motorcycle Shows® in Cleveland
Published by January 28th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Les Paul Foundation has announced an exhibition of the Les Paul 100th Anniversary Commemorative Custom Chopper built by Count’s Kustoms at this week’s Progressive International Motorcycle Shows (IMS) at Cleveland’s I-X Center beginning Friday, January 29th – Sunday, January 31st. Les Paul invented the solid-body electric guitar, multi-track recording and numerous other recording techniques. […]
Harley-Davidson Unveiled The Dyna Low Rider® S and the Harley-Davidson® CVO Pro Street Breakout® motorcycles
Published by January 27th, 2016 in Editorial.Today Wednesday January 27 at the X Games in Aspen, Harley-Davidson unveiled two powerful cruiser additions to its 2016 model-year lineup. The new Low Rider S. The raw dark and trimmed to the essentials, is the most powerful non-CVO™ Dyna® cruiser ever offered by Harley-Davidson. The Screamin’ Eagle® Twin Cam 110™ engine, Screamin’ Eagle® Heavy […]
Collector’s Edition Jack Daniel’s Branded Indian Chief Vintage
Published by January 27th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company has joined forces with the Jack Daniel Distillery to create a limited-run, collector’s-edition Jack Daniel’s-branded 2016 Indian® Chief® Vintage motorcycle. The partnership brings together two of America’s most iconic brands who share a mutual commitment to independence, originality and American craftsmanship that dates back more than a century. The […]
A more minimalistic design on the 5-Spoke design intake and looking good on both modern and retro styled bikes. It includes a protective mesh screen and a set of breathers. Available in polished and black contrast machine finishes. For carburetors CV, S&S E or G, EFI. MSRP $433.04 (free shipping in continental US). Ken’s Factory […]
Realizing the positive influence of custom motorcycles on a brand and model image and sales, most manufacturers now organize dealer build-off contests. The Scrambler is the most successful launch in many years for Italian Ducati. The original Scrambler was produced for the American market between 1962 until 1974, in versions between 250 and 450cc. The […]
Buffalo Chip $100,000 Pledge To Create Permanent Special Olympics Athlete Facility
Published by January 27th, 2016 in Editorial.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® and participants in its signature Legends Ride are teaming up in a special effort to help Special Olympics in the Black Hills area create a permanent athlete training facility. Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff has pledged $100,000 to a fundraising campaign effort by Black Hills Works and Special Olympics to renovate […]
New Dimpled Brake and Shift Components By Covingtons Customs
Published by January 26th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Jerry Covington just added new products to his existing line of custom Harley-Davidson accessories. He is now offering Dimpled Brake Arm and Shift Lever Assemblies for all H-D Touring Models. The Brake Arm assembly includes the complete arm and pedal which replaces the stock pedal. The Shift Lever Assembly complements the “dimpled” style of the […]
Touring Edition™ 400 Watts Motorcycle Speaker System By UNiQ Cycle Sounds
Published by January 26th, 2016 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.UNiQ Cycle Sounds announces the Touring Edition™ motorcycle speaker system designed to give riding enthusiasts the superior sound quality and entertainment they desire. The Touring Edition™ features 400-watt Pioneer™ speakers rated for highway conditions along with built in FM radio, MP3 playback and Bluetooth® capable.
Polaris Reports 2015 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results. For Full Year, Motorcycle Segment Sales Increased 67 Percent.
Published by January 26th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Full year 2015 net income was $455.4 million, or $6.75 per diluted share, in-line with Company revised expectations. Sales for full year 2015 increased 5% year-over-year to $4,719.3 million. Excluding currency impacts, sales increased 9%. Polaris announced 2016 guidance reflecting continued currency market volatility and ongoing weak industry demand; expects full year 2016 net income […]
Motorcycle Riding Humanoid Wants To Race Faster Than Any Racer
Published by January 24th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.“I was created to surpass you” says the MotoBot. At the Las Vegas CES, the yearly world’s gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, Yamaha unveiled its latest R&D tool to improve the performance of its motorcycles. The motorcycle-riding robot is challenging the best racers to set new speed […]
