Triumph Motorcycles America announced the launch of the Bonneville Reborn Tour set to begin next week. The tour will stop at unique venues, consumer motorcycle shows and Triumph dealerships across the U.S. and Canada to showcase the iconic new line of Bonneville motorcycles. It all kicks off in downtown Los Angeles, Calif. at The Theatre […]
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Triumph’s Bonneville Reborn Tour To Begin In The US November 19.
Published by November 14th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Top Dash Decorative Accent for Victory Cross Country And Magnum Models
Published by November 13th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.This new Top Dash Accent is designed to coordinate with the contours of the OEM gauge bezels. Measuring 16” long x 2-1/2” tall x 1-1/2” deep, the Top Dash Accent features angular styling to match the lines that run from above the stock headlamp housing up through the center of the fairing. Available in chrome plated […]
35th Sturgis Buffalo Chip Anniversary. American Bad Ass Kid Rock To Perform On The Chip Wolfman Jack Stage.
Published by November 13th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis rally may seem far away, but the Buffalo Chip is already selling campground spots, planning activities and booking your favorite bands to perform next summer. Sturgis Buffalo Chip President Rod (Woody) Woodruff is thrilled to tell you that for the 35th anniversary in 2016, one of the Buffalo Chip’s most requested acts of […]
Crusher Mavericks Slip-Ons For Indian Scout. Hear Them Again.
Published by November 12th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Some of you emailed to tell me that they were unable to find the video I published 2 weeks ago in which you could hear the throaty exhaust note of these Crusher Mavericks Slip-Ons for the Indian Scout. Since I have no time to respond to all of you individually, here is the video again. […]
Kenny Price, Founder And CEO Of Samson exhaust Has Come Out Of Retirement. Soon after the move to Sturgis, Kenny decided to retire and hand over business operations to the team. In doing so production suffered, and in turn, deliverability, innovation, and new products also suffered. Now he is back at the helm to pump […]
Streamliner Air Cleaners By TC Bros
Published by November 11th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.With a strong Art Deco design inspiration drawn from the passenger trains of the 1930’s, these compact air cleaners will look good on any classic and vintage bikes. The cover is hand cast from 356-T6 aluminum right here in the USA. You can order the Streamliner air cleaner in raw cast, highly polished or black […]
Indian Recalls Some Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster and Dark Horse Motorcycles
Published by November 11th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle is recalling 7,611 model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured between January 2, 2015 and October 23, 2015 due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder. The motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of rear brake power.
Harley-Davidson Extends Offer Of Free Riding Academy Training To All U.S. Military Starting Jan. 1, 2016
Published by November 11th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson announced the extension of free Riding Academy motorcycle training to all current and former U.S. military. The program is now available to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans starting Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2016. Tomorrow November 11, to continue its salute to the military, Harley-Davidson Managing Director and former U.S. Army Officer, Christian Walters, will escort […]
Harley New Distressed Black Leather Saddlebags For Sportsters
Published by November 10th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Looking for a rugged style? Certain to gain character with each road trip, the new Black Distressed Leather Saddlebags (P/N 90201306, $659.95) from Harley-Davidson® are designed to add rugged style and luggage capacity to most 1994-later Sportster® models. The combination of heavy die-cast buckles and rich black leather with a distressed finish give these bags […]
Indian Motorcycle Title Sponsor Of The RSD Indian Scout Super Hooligan Flat Track Races In Las Vegas
Published by November 10th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Five Roland Sands Design (RSD) custom Indian Scout Hooligan bikes will compete in the race piloted by Roland Sands, Red Bull racer Aaron Colton and special guest riders. Hooligan racing is a throwback to post-war era where riders took virtually any available motorcycle to race in the spirit of seeking adrenaline and camaraderie. Indian Motorcycle […]
The World’s Biggest Running Motorcycle. The Gunbus 410.
Published by November 10th, 2015 in Editorial.One I forgot in my files… You may have seen bigger that the Gunbus 410, but probably it was not a true running motorcycle, riding like a real life motorcycle… It is manufactured by a company located in the south-west of Germany. Giant toy or not, all components are made using a mix of traditional […]
In their own way, some custom builders are philosophers. And their philosophy defines who they are, or who they want to be, or at least how they want to be perceived… Entering George Stinsman website the splash screen is not displaying the latest custom of Chaos Cycle but instead a bold red letters statement “Without […]
New Edge Cut Mirrors From Harley-Davidson
Published by November 8th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Add a touch of Dark Custom detail to your Harley with the new Edge Cut Dome Mirrors (P/N 56000090, $229.95) from Harley-Davidson. These compact billet mirrors feature glass-smooth domed shells and gloss-black surfaces. A precision machined edge exposes three bands of satin aluminum for a brilliant contrast. Sleek round stems position the mirrors close to the […]
2015 US Motorcycle Retail Sales Up 6% Through September
Published by November 7th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reported US retail motorcycle sales for the 3rd quarter 2015. Number of sold motorcycles include those reported by all MIC member manufacturers: BMW, Can-Am, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, the Piaggio Group, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory,, and Yamaha. So, it includes On and Off-Highway motorcycles, Dual and Scooters. Total for year […]
No Speaka de English… A Russian woman married a Canadian gentleman and they lived happily ever after in Toronto . The poor lady was not very proficient in English, but did manage to communicate with her husband. The real problem arose whenever she had to shop for groceries. One day, she went to the butcher […]
Ribster Cam Cover for 1999-Up Twin Cam Engines
Published by November 6th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You started giving your Twin cam engine a vintage vibe by switching the HD factory rocker covers for those offered by EMD. You can extend its retro look by installing this ribbed Cam Cover. It is manufactured in die cast aluminum with a CNC milled gasket surface. OEM mounting hardware reusable (order seal kit separately) Finish […]
S&S Cycle Looking To Create 100 Jobs
Published by November 6th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.If it can secure assistance from Wisconsin State and from La Crosse County for a $8 million investment, S&S Cycle intends to create about 100 new jobs between its 2 locations in Viola and La Crosse. The Viola plant in Vernon County would get more than $5 million in upgrades, adding about 57 new jobs […]
Lowbro Customs Released Volume 5 Of Its Weirdo Parts Catalog
Published by November 6th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 5th installment of Weirdo, Lowbrow Customs’ periodical that features new motorcycle parts and accessories from around the world in addition to customer bike photos, tech tips, and underground motorcycle event coverage, is now available. With a publication schedule of one issue every 4 – 16 months, in the words of owner Tyler Malinky “fans […]
The Triumph Bonneville is one of the most customized motorcycle model, especially in Europe. And the US will follow because Bonnies are fun and easy to modify. This 2006 Bonneville is roaming the streets of Lisbon, Portugal re-dressed with a modern and elegant look without denying its classic roots. It was built by a great […]
Arlen Ness By Magnaflow F-Bomb Exhaust. For Harley Sportster, Dyna And Softail Models.
Published by November 5th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.For those looking to give their bike a mean, aggressive and nasty look. This Arlen Ness by Magnaflow F-Bomb 2 into 1 exhaust system is engineered for performance with an an inverted end cap. It is described as producing a deep, powerful sound. 1 3/4” head pipes and 2 1/2” heat shields. 12mm and 18mm […]
Sturgis And Black Hills Trademark Dispute Update. SMRI Awarded Total Of $912,000. Wal-Mart And Rushmore Photo & Gifts To Appeal. Publication of last Friday November 30th judgment reads as follow. “Wal-Mart, Rushmore Photo and Gifts and its officers, were found liable for infringement of SMRI’s trademarks Sturgis, Sturgis Bike Week, Sturgis Composite Design Mark, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, […]
Küryakyn Saddlebag Top Trim Accents And L.E.D. Curved License Plate Frame For Indian Models
Published by November 4th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Indian Saddlebag Lids are begging for some attention. Answering the call is Küryakyn’s all-new Saddlebag Top Trims for ’14-later Chieftain and Roadmaster models. Kuryakyn Saddlebag Top Trim accents pick up where the factory trim left off by creating a continuous strip of chrome that runs up and over the saddlebag and lid. The two-piece accent […]
Motorcycle Theft And Recovery Report By National Insurance Crime Bureau
Published by November 4th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The National Insurance Crime Bureau released its 2014 United States Theft and Recovery report for 2014 and 2015 (through 6/30/2015) Nationally, the report is better than in 2013. There were 42,856 motorcycle thefts recorded in 2014 (17,757, or 41% of motorcycles were recovered) which is a 6% decrease from the year prior. Considering motorcycle sales […]
Laced Wheels For The New Indian Scout
Published by November 3rd, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Want to give your new Scout a more classic look? Replace the factory pair of 16” cast wheels with a laced steel set offered by Indian in chrome or black. These wheels install in place of your stock wheels and are of the same size: 16” x 3.5” front, 16” x 5” rear. So you […]
Not well known yet in the US, but with a great notoriety and excellent image in his native Australia, Matt Darwon is an architect by formation who found happiness in making things with his hands. He was close to become a carpenter but eventually chose to rebuild and customize old motorcycles from a shed lost […]
Hi-Output Grenade Mufflers By Vance & Hines
Published by November 1st, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Are they inspired by the hand grenades used by the German army? These new three step mufflers with tapered CNC machined billet end caps from Vance & Hines will make your bike being noticed. For their aesthetics but also because of their strong deep tone. Available in chrome or chrome with Black Tip, Black with […]
