You can set yourself apart from the crowd in Rockstar style. The 2 into 1 performance Rockstar performance exhaust features MagnaFlow’s exclusive non-bluing, Magna-Black coated, 1 ¾” stainless steel head pipes. The 2 ½” heat shields and precision laser cut junction cover add major style points to this head turning system. The Hi-Flow louver core […]
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MagnaFlow 2 Into 1 Rockstar Exhaust For Touring Harley-Davidson
Published by August 29th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination”. Albert Einstein.
Harley-Davidson And The Dark Custom Movement. Iron 883, The Forty-Eight, The Street 750 And 500.
Published by August 28th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Stirring the rebel soul in all of us, especially the youngsters is a Harley philosophy. The Harley-Davidson Dark Custom movement strips a motorcycle to its mechanical essence and the motorcycling experience to its rebellious core – the quest for freedom and self-expression. For 2016, Harley-Davidson asserts Dark Custom attitude with the new Iron 883™, Forty-Eight®, […]
Cast Aluminum Is Back For Custom Motorcycle Parts
Published by August 28th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Of course, not to the point to replace any time billet aluminum machining. But if you are into the retro look, the old methods of casting (die, permanent mold and sand casting) are appropriate to produce parts reminiscent of the old days of motorcycling. Cast aluminum has a timeless soulful look that is hard to argue […]
On their way to the church to get married, a young Catholic couple were involved in a fatal car accident. Being good Catholics the young couple find themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them into Heaven. While waiting, they begin to wonder: could they possibly get married in Heaven? […]
This headline is builder and custom parts designer Ken Nagai’s motto. To crown your gas tank with style, these Neo-Fusion gas caps (a best seller) that you could only order from his shop in Japan, until he opened a second shop in California. They are now in stock at Ken’s Factory USA and can be […]
15th Anniversary Las Vegas BikeFest. October 1-4, 2015
Published by August 27th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For its 15th edition, Las Vegas BikeFest has a new home in the heart of downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street East between 7th and 10th street. As usual, a ton of Activities, about hundred vendors, demo rides, several bike Shows, the Artistry in Iron competition, celebrity Appearances, a $10,000 poker run, lots of entertainment […]
Most Motorcycles Driven Over The body While Laying On A Bed of Nails
Published by August 26th, 2015 in Editorial and Videos.For your entertainment. Unearthed from The Guinness World Records video library. With a time limit of 2 minutes, Australian Chayne Hultgren, aka The Space Cowboy, set a record for most motorcycles driven over his body while laying on a bed of nails, enduring the weight of 20 motorcycles for the TV broadcast.
Triumph Motorcycles America Unveils New Consumer Visa Platinum Credit Card
Published by August 26th, 2015 in Editorial and Merchandise.The memory of 2008 is fading away. Affinity credit cards offering its members and supporters—those who have an “affinity” for a company or brand – a bonus for each new account generated, plus a percentage of every transaction charged to the card, are back with a revenge. Latest example is Triumph Motorcycles America introducing the […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls 10,580 Street 500 and Street 750 Due To Faulty Fuel Pump
Published by August 25th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The affected Street motorcycles were manufactured between January 20, 2014 and June 24, 2015, (Street 500) between May 12, 2014 and June 24, 2015 Street 750) The fuel-pump issue is in regard of a a poor seal at the inlet that can cause an interruption of fuel supply. It it occurs, it creates an hesitation […]
Bonhams Auction Of 60 Incredible Motorcycles
Published by August 25th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An incredible single-owner collection of 60 rare motorcycles will be offered at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale, UK taking place October 17-18, 2015. The Lonati Collection consists of mostly American machines, including examples from motorcycle greats Harley-Davidson, Indian, Pierce and Excelsior. The collection is offered from the family of the late Tiberio Lonati, Italy based CEO […]
Competition Style Headlight Mask For Harley Sportster
Published by August 25th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Even if you don’t race your Harley Sportster, you can give it the competition style with this headlight mask with solid supports, approved projector style lights and aluminum alloy ‘number plate’ board. Quick and easy to mount, does not require any modification and consequently installation is reversible to stock configuration. Headlight wiring is ready to […]
Painted Warning Signs At The Scene Of Deadly Motorcycle Accidents
Published by August 25th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Coroners in six counties in North Carolina will soon use a stencil to spray paint on the road a cross and message that says, “Look Twice Save A Life” at the scene of all deadly motorcycle accidents. Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown said he hopes this message will increase awareness and decrease the number […]
2016 Harley-Davidson New S-Series. Softail Slim® S And Fat Boy® S Debut With Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 Engines.
Published by August 24th, 2015 in Builders and Editorial.The rush of acceleration never seems to get old. That instant when the light turns green, the throttle snaps open, and torque slams the back tire is a moment most motorcyclists crave. In 2016 Harley-Davidson gives riders more of that feeling with the launch of its most powerful lineup of cruiser models ever, including the […]
Breaking News. 2016 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Reveal. The Darkest And Most Powerful Cruiser Lineup In Harley’s History.
Published by August 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The U.S. reveal was in Portland, Oregon. The new Iron 883 and Forty-Eight Dark Customs follow the sub-brand’s retro aesthetic and add a new suspension package and mag wheels and better seating setup to get more “smooth” in the ride. Harley also revealed the Road Glide Ultra under its Project Rushmore banner. Two new hard-hitting Dark […]
JIMS® Ultimate Clutch Adjusting Tool
Published by August 23rd, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Save time with JIMS® Ultimate Clutch Adjusting Tool. Imagine grabbing just one tool for a clutch adjustment, instead of 3 or 4 separate tools that don’t always work well. No more open end wrenches that don’t fit due to awkward angles, or multiple attempts to lock the jam nut and adjuster screw in the correct […]
A sidecar isn’t like any other vehicle and Ural sidecars are not like any other sidecars. Watch these 2 tough Russians crossing a raging river. Then explain to me how these completely under water Ural sidecars can continue to run…I guess it’s one of the ways a brand becomes iconic!
75th Sturgis Rally. The South Dakota Department Of Transportation Published Traffic Counts.
Published by August 22nd, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Warning. The numbers published by the South Dakota DOT are those of traffic entering the city of Sturgis and are not of those who have attended the 75th Rally. Numbers can be very different because many people don’t enter Sturgis…afraid of traffic, or because their centers of interest (riding, activities, visiting vendors) are outside the city […]
Memories Of The 90’s On A 2015 Harley Softail
Published by August 22nd, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The objective of this feature is not to impress you with a custom “tour de force”. Instead, it is to demonstrate that in a short time, with very few custom parts, you can look custom while still preserving the pure Harley DNA … and your factory warranty. “Taildraggers” were quite popular in the 90’s, especially […]
New 2016 Harley Models Unveiled This Weekend. Of course I am on it and you will get all the photos and info Sunday evening or very early Monday morning. Without waiting for the official factory announcement, we already know a couple of things, thanks to the documents that all manufacturers must file with the California […]
Confederate Motorcycles Unveils Limited–Production, Second-Generation P51 Combat Fighter
Published by August 21st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Confederate Motorcycles has always had as its philosophy to cultivate today’s America’s rebel motorcycle culture. Yesterday, the company released its second generation P51 Combat Fighter, a model fusing primitivism, avant-gardism and minimalism into pure, uncompromised power. This new model rides on a brand new CX4 architecture, a lighter, tougher evolution of Confederate patented, drag racing […]
Did it happen to you? A car driver doing some manoeuvring close to your parked motorcycle and bumping it? The ”D Shield” is a plug’n’play motorcycle parking protection system that detect 360 degrees motion around your bike and sounds an alarm. No installation or wiring required. Just mount it on secure double side tape or magnets to […]
Navy pilot walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then casually looks at his new Apple Watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks, “Is your date running late?” No,” he replies, “I just got this state-of-the-art Apple watch, and […]
Best Of Show At The 2015 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show
Published by August 20th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last July 25th during the one-day event in Calabasas, California Japanese custom bike builder Hiroyuki Hirata from B&B Custom Factory in Hiroshima, Japan was voted the Best Of Show winner with “Zero Fighter”. It is based on a 1990 Harley FLHTC fully modified to the theme of “Japanese Culture”. Hiroyuki Hirata is now a 2-time […]
Ethanol 15. The American Motorcycle Association And The Renewable Fuels Association Accuse Each Other Of Misinformation.
Published by August 20th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Legal.E15 is shorthand for gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol. E15 fuel has been certified for sale in the United States and is showing up at gas stations. The reason it’s a big deal is that ethanol is fairly corrosive to rubber and certain metals, so it can cause damage to vital components. Ethanol also […]
