The Dakota Digital SIM-1A is the latest offering in a long line of speedometer recalibration modules, and features improved resolution and accuracy of the speed signal, as well as expanded adjustment capabilities. The range of correction has been increased, now able to adjust the speed signal up 4x and reduce x.25. A direct plug in […]
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Dakota Digital Introduces A New electronic Speedometer Recalibration Unit For Harleys
Published by July 16th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Limited Edition PM Anniversary Iconic Billet Aluminum Sign
Published by July 16th, 2015 in Editorial and Merchandise.In honor of Performance Machine 45th Anniversary, the company is bringing back their iconic billet sign. This sign was produced in billet throughout the 90’s and with a few new details it’s back for a limited time this year. Starting with a healthy chunk of blue anodized billet aluminum the CNC machine has carved the […]
The Haircut… One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you, I’m doing community service this week.’ The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next […]
Your bike sucks (air). In the category of round air cleaners, something different offered by LC Fabrications. Machined in the USA from a chunk of billet aluminum, then highly polished or in black powder coat, the Galaxy air cleaners feature a foam UNI filter element and a stainless screen. Measures 4″ diameter by 2″ thick. […]
2015 Sturgis. First Annual RSD Built To Ride Bike Show At The City Park Is August 1, 2015.
Published by July 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The RSD Bike Show is August 1st, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sturgis City Park, 599 Lazelle Street, Sturgis SD 57785. No entry fee and 7 different classes with prizes for each class. Bikes will be judged on their ride-ability and fun factor as well as aesthetic. All forms of bikes are […]
2015 Bonneville Salts Speed Week In Danger. May Be Canceled. Decision July 12.
Published by July 15th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.A couple of years that Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate with the organizers. Portions of the Bonneville race tracks are still under muddy water or muddy salt. In these conditions, it’s currently impossible to find a 7-mile dry and smooth path necessary for the event to happen. A new assessment of the Salts will be made […]
New Light Looking Harley-Davidson Aggressor Wheel For Touring Models
Published by July 14th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.A wheel can make your bike look lighter. It’s the objective of the new Harley-Davidson cast-aluminum Aggressor Wheel whose design features 5 slim blade-like forward-slashing spokes to give touring models a lighter profile. And if you wonder about strength, the wheel passed the rigorous Harley-Davidson tests for durability. The Aggressor Custom Wheels fit 2014-later Harley-Davidson […]
2015 Sturgis. Biker Belles® To Celebrate Women Riders At The Lodge At Deadwood
Published by July 14th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s Biker Belles event will celebrate women and the role they play in shaping the culture, sport, art and history of motorcycling on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at The Lodge at Deadwood. Created by the Buffalo Chip seven years ago to raise awareness of the passion, diversity and spirit […]
2015 Sturgis. S&S Cycle Is Moving East From Lazelle Street In Sturgis To Black Hills Harley-Davidson In Rapid City.
Published by July 14th, 2015 in Editorial, Engines and Events.After a handful of years of living the event on Lazelle in Sturgis, S&S Cycle is moving to Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City (just off the I90, Exit 55) where the company will join hundreds of rally vendors. Just like last year, S&S will be doing free installation of any exhaust system and/or air cleaner […]
The Latest From Indian Motorcycle. The Black Bullet Scout. Soon To Race At The Bonneville Salts.
Published by July 13th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.I say it right away. On the top of my list of the most beautiful custom motorcycles I have seen so far in 2015. This custom Indian Scout was built by Jeb Scolman, the same hot-rod artisan builder responsible for the Spirit of Munro that was built to celebrate the launch of the ThunderStroke111 in […]
While fat rear tires have almost disappeared from the custom motorcycles currently built in the USA, Europeans (especially in Germany, Switzerland & Netherlands) continue to have a special affection for big rubber. Drag racing heritage? Even in Europe, if a custom like the one featured here continues to win big bike show competitions, it’s probably […]
Sturgis. Perewitz Custom Paint Show Is August 5th.
Published by July 12th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Painters.After the success of the Perewitz Custom Paint Show in Daytona, the Sturgis edition is coming on Wednesday August 5th and will be held at the Easyriders Saloon 888 Junction Avenue in Sturgis. The competition highlights some of the motorcycle industry’s best art and gives every painter and builder the opportunity to compete strictly on […]
AIMExpo Reveals Details For First Ever Garage Party Celebrating the V-Twin Culture
Published by July 11th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo)announced the details surrounding the first-ever Garage Party, an all-new interactive show element that incorporates live music, a custom bike building competition, an extensive display of past and present custom V-Twin motorcycles, a wide range of AIMExpo exhibitors, and an entertaining after party at the new Ace Cafe Orlando. AIMExpo […]
Planning Your Motorcycle Road Trip With Harley-Davidson Ride Planner Mobile Application
Published by July 11th, 2015 in Builders and Editorial.Not all bikers want their road trips to be an improvised adventure. Most hit the road with careful planning and thanks to the Harley-Davidson Ride Planner mobile application and website that use the Google Maps APIs they can plan trips, and share them with others and get the most out of their route along the way.
2015 Sinister Wheels From Their Bad Boy Collection
Published by July 10th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.From left to right to bottom, The Symbolic, The Runner and The Labyrinth, 3 designs dfrom Sinister’s Bad Boy Collection. All made of 6061-T6 Aluminum Rotary Forged Billet, – 6061-T6 Aluminum Hubs, CNC Machined In-House in the USA. Sizes from 16” x 3.50” to 32” X 4.00”. Matching rotors from 11.5” to 18” . Sprocket […]
Triumph Motorcycles Will Attempt New World Land Speed Record In August 2015. Guy Martin Confirmed As Pilot.
Published by July 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles wants to bring the World Land speed Record back home with TT legend and adrenaline junkie Guy Martin confirmed as the pilot. The FIM Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) world record attempt will take place at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah August 24-27, 2015. While the current record stands at 376.363 mph, the […]
The Bahn Air Cleaner is crafted from premium forged aluminum designed with precision machined features to enhance the glistening chrome or smooth black anodized “Tuxedo” finishes. To be noticed, the refined, unique outer cage is free of logos and branding. Large openings in the outer cage artfully expose the high-flow washable and re-chargeable K&N™ filter […]
Harley-Davidson And The Confederate Flag
Published by July 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson will no more license products featuring the Confederate flag. The Confederate battle flag has always been a polarizing issue. According to a recent CNN/ORC poll, U.S. public opinion 57% of Americans see it as a symbol of Southern pride and not aa a statement of racism. But that all changed last month when a […]
Photography @ Doug Mitchel for Cyril Huze
David Zemla Named Vice President Of Marketing At S&S Cycle
Published by July 8th, 2015 in Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle of Viola, Wisconsin welcomes David Zemla as the new Vice President of Marketing. David is a motorcycle industry veteran with an impressive track record of marketing successes. Before coming to S&S, David served in marketing leadership positions in several well-known, respected, and successful companies such as Performance Machine, Burly, and Progressive Suspension. Zemla […]
2015 Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show Is Saturday July 25th
Published by July 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show will be held at the “Sagebrush Cantina” in beautiful downtown Calabasas, California ( (23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302) Featured are top Custom Bike Builders, the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concourse d’ Elegance, selected Vendors and Exhibitors, and Calendar Girl Music live performances. The […]
Erik Buell Racing Assets To Be Auctioned July 21, 2015
Published by July 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following Erik Buell Racing (EBR) bankruptcy, all assets will be auctioned starting July 21st with results announced July 23rd. People will be able to bid on all tangible assets – equipment, machines, tools, parts, assembled or partially assembled motorcycles – and intangible assets – good will, brand name. There is still a possibility that Erik […]
It is a 2-wheel vehicle. So, it can be classified as a motorcycle… The Cubo is an electric vehicle with argo space from startup Lit Motors designed to give drivers a smarter alternative on the road. Ideal for short commutes, the company is convinced that the younger generation will love it for its cutting edge […]
Are open campfires allowed in the Black Hills? That is a question many visitors to the area ask. It is unlawful to build an open fire anywhere within the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District and surrounding grasslands areas. Exceptions are propane grills and spark proof incinerators. Campfires are allowed in designated areas only in […]
New Harley-Davidson Roadworn Leather Jacket For Warm Weather Riding
Published by July 5th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Look and feel cool all summer in the new Men’s Triple Vent Roadworn Leather Jacket (P/N 97057-15VM, $525.00). Engineered for warm-weather riding, the innovative Triple Vent System™ features three strategically placed vents on each side of the body that create an adjustable, cooling upward air current from front to back. The mid-weight distressed-cowhide leather jacket […]
Limited Edition Hart Luck Bell Custom 500 Commemorating 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Published by July 4th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Bell Helmets signed a multi-year agreement with freestyle motocross legend and custom bike icon Carey Hart and his Hart Luck Brand. The agreement will establish Hart as an official Bell brand ambassador and designer of exclusive one-off limited edition Bell products that combine the power and influence of the Bell and Hart Luck Brands. The […]
