A common perception of the current V-Twin custom motorcycle scene is that all builders build new old school style motorcycles or do makeovers of classic and vintage bikes. Like other magazines, I am probably responsible for giving this impression. As a matter of fact, many builders in the US and even more abroad are dedicated […]
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The DUU. Italian Design. American S&S X-Wedge Performance.
Published by October 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.At the AIMExpo where the London Ace Cafe is exhibiting, I had the opportunity to talk to the managing team of the soon to be launched Orlando Ace Cafe. After the usual couple of delays expected when you build such a big project while restoring downtown old buildings, the staff confirmed to me that a […]
Orlando International AIMExpo Kick Off (Part 1)
Published by October 16th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.About 550 OEM and aftermarket exhibitors of the industry are on the floor of the Orlando Orange County Convention Center for the 3rd edition of the AIMExpo. Dealers and trade from the US and Canada were welcomed yesterday and today (Oct 15-16) to the unparalleled all-in-one platform – V-Twin & Metric – that brings every […]
Zero Motorcycles 2016 Line Up Unveiled At Orlando AIMExpo.
Published by October 16th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Offering faster charging, longer range, higher performance and great value are the objectives of all electric motorcycle manufacturers. At the AIMExpo, Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, unveiled their complete line of 2016 motorcycles. Following a record year in 2015, the California-based manufacturer promises to inspire an even broader range of […]
L.E.D. Saddlebag Extensions for Victory Baggers
Published by October 15th, 2015 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.As far as I know, these are the industry’s first and only available saddlebag extensions with integrated L.E.D. functionality for Victory® models. These new Küryakyn’s L.E.D. Saddlebag Extensions provide a clean and affordable stretched saddlebag appearance with the benefit of additional full-time L.E.D. running lights. The red lenses with high-output L.E.D.’s provide greater rider visibility […]
Saddle Shield Heat Deflectors for Indian By Küryakyn
Published by October 15th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Indian® riders can tame high temps produced by the potent Thunder Stroke™ 111 powerplant with the new Saddle Shield Heat Deflectors from Küryakyn now available for all ’14-later Chief, Chieftain, and Roadmaster models. The Saddle Shield Heat Deflectors redirect heat output from the engine and head pipes away from the rider’s inner thighs to improve […]
Custom Motorcycles. Start Something Now.
Published by October 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Do it your way, whatever your budget, your brand and bike model, whenever you have time. Building stuff is very rewarding on many levels. Nobody asking you to re-invent the motorcycle. When I saw these non-American low budget bikes built by 3 friends who are not full time professional builders in Barcelona, Spain (a country […]
But What Is The Legal Definition Of An Autocycle?
Published by October 14th, 2015 in Builders and Editorial.An autocycle is not a motorcycle and it’s not a car. 3 wheels, a steering wheel instead of handlebars, 1 or 2 car seats, an enclosed cockpit or not, a high performance engine, a gas pedal, the attocycle may feel like a car more than a motorcycle, but is not required to meet automobile safety […]
A 2016 Classic Triumph Motorcycles Calendar With A 12 Months Supply Of Bonnies, Trophys And T-Birds
Published by October 14th, 2015 in Books and Editorial.For 2016 the crew at Wolfgang Publications brings you twelve of the most triumphant motorcycles ever produced. How about a perfect Triumph Cub from 1964 dressed in the correct blue and silver or a very rare 500cc Flathead from 1940?Then there is the 1966 TR6C, a 1970 TR6 and a Trophy Trial from 1973. For […]
Jury Trial To Decide If The Sturgis Trademark Is Valid To Begin October 19, 2015 In Rapid City
Published by October 13th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The jury trial to determine if the trademarked name “Sturgis” can be retained legally will begin on Monday, October 19th, in federal court. The long running 4 year legal battle between Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. (SMRI) and Rushmore Photo and Gift (RPG) will finally be settled by a jury trial. Wal-Mart has been named as […]
Strong sales of the Indian Scout get all the after-market vendors excited. One new and useful part you may want is this Solo Rack whose simplicity will add function without altering your Scout style. Easy to install, it bolts under the factory seat and to the rear fender. Laser cut from steel and then finished with […]
An elderly couple was watching a Discovery Channel special about a West African bush tribe whose men all had penises 24 inches long. When the Black male reaches a certain age, a string is tied around his penis and On the other end is a weight. After a while, the weight stretches the Penis to […]
Flying Monkey Striped Motorcycle Grips
Published by October 11th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.A penchant for old motorcycles and the devil’s lettuce (don’t look in the dictionary, in urban language it’s weed, ganja, cannabis, marijuana, grass, pot) leads to such advances in motorcycling as the Flying Monkey Grips. Co-molded Krayton rubber and a comfortable radius that fits your hand like a glove add the form that follows function […]
23 rd Annual Daytona Biketoberfest. The Bike Shows.
Published by October 11th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Thursday, October 15. Full-Throttle Magazine Bike Show. 9am – 12pm Registration. 1pm Awards. Trike Wars Bike Show 2pm – 4pm Registration. 6pm Awards. At Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, FL. Thursday October 15. Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time. The Old School Chopper Show. . 20 classes. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash Prizes. Live Music with Jasmine […]
New Pro-Series Carbon Fiber Parts By Brass Balls Cycles
Published by October 10th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Brass Balls Cycles is adding high grade, vacuum infused carbon fiber and fiberglass parts to their existing product line. First to be available are quarter fairings for Harley Sportster and Dyna ($425), side covers for FXR ($285 per set) and touring bagger lids ($385 per set). These performance carbon fiber parts are vacuum infused resulting in […]
The website Pure Gas is currently listing 10089 stations entered for the US and Canada. You just click on your US state or Canadian province to find out in your city those where you can fill up with pure gas without ethanol. And if you buy ethanol-free gas at your station and it is not […]
Harley-Davidson 3 New CVO Models. CVO™ Limited, CVO™ Road Glide® Ultra, CVO™ Street Glide®.
Published by October 9th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson® Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO)™ presents its latest collection of three limited-production factory-custom motorcycles, each hand-crafted to push the boundaries of motorcycle luxury, performance and technology in factory motorcycles. “Each year we work to make the new CVO motorcycles even more exclusive with content not available on a regular-production Harley-Davidson, along with an extreme level […]
Crusher Maverick 2.5” Slip-Ons for Indian Scout. Shed 14 Lbs. Get 5% HP Increase.
Published by October 8th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Shed pounds, boost performance and pump up the volume of your Indian Scout the with Crusher™ Maverick 2.5” Slip-Ons from the new Maverick Series mufflers. Crusher’s flagship Maverick Series features aggressively styled CNC-machined billet aluminum end caps and brushed stainless steel banding embossed with the Crusher emblem. The unique high-flow louvered baffle design produces intense […]
Out Of Ideas For The Perfect Six-Figure Christmas Gift For A Biker?
Published by October 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You heard about the annual Neiman Marcus Christmas Book and its 6-figure exclusive gift ideas. The 89th edition was released this week with its list of gifts that 99% of us can’t afford. For example, for the very lucky biker, a motorcycle ride down the California coast from Seattle to San Diego with actor Keanu […]
Indian Scout “Black Hills Beast” Custom Motorcycle
Published by October 7th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.You saw it unveiled in Sturgis and in my Sturgis Postcards Reports. This custom Indian Scout built by Doug Siddens and Nick Jaquez of forum Indian Motorcycles got a strong reception with several hundreds of attendees taking picture of themselves standing by it. The Black Hills Beast, based on a new 2015 Indian Scout, was customized […]
Confederate Motors, Inc. Announces $1 Million 506(C) Private Placement Offering To Produce 2 Motorcycles Per Week
Published by October 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Via PR. Confederate Motors, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) (OTCBB:CFED), makers of exotic American motorcycles, announced that it has initiated a $1,000,000 USD private placement offering solely to accredited investors (the “Offering”) under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act. The Company intends to use the proceeds from […]
Air Power. New “Good Guys” Air Cleaners By Rick’s Motorcycles.
Published by October 6th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.During last weekend Rick’s Harley Days, Rick’s Motorcycles unveiled new air cleaners whose designs are partly inspired by the company custom wheels. They will look great on Harleys with the factory Dark Custom or customized sinister look. They are available in many configurations for all carbureted or EFI Sportsters, Big Twins and Touring models up […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls Soaring To 312,000 In 2015. U.S. government data (NHTA) compiled by The Wall Street Journal show recalls affecting 312,000 motorcycles so far in 2015, 210,000 in 2014 and that compares with an average of 69,000 annually in the 10 years through 2013. Although Harley-Davidson doesn’t communicate how much these recalls cost the company, […]
Chinese Biker Detained After clocking 147 mph In Beijing Speed Stunt
Published by October 6th, 2015 in Editorial and Videos.Around Beijing, there is a 21-mile ring road. Aboard a Yamaha YZF R1, this biker is riding at 147 mph (237 km/h) which is more than 3 times the legal speed limit. Very proud, he posted a video of his stunt on YouTube, and as expected ended up in jail…
During these last 2 years, Victory Motorcycles has made it clear that their brand is about American cruiser performance. A marketing statement illustrated in February 2014 by the launch of the Gunner, a big muscle throwback Bobber model, and more recently by having Victory running quarter miles in the NHRA and racing at the Pikes […]
New Küryakyn Teardrop Mirrors Now Available
Published by October 4th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Keeping a low profile while still maintaining rearview vision are the objectives of these all-new Teardrop Mirrors from Küryakyn®. Made from quality diecast aluminum and featuring a convex glass measuring 5” (W) x 2” (H). The contoured stems share similar styling with the mirror heads and position the pivot-ball joint approximately 5” out and 3” […]
