Daring acrobats, death-defying stuntmen, fire-breathing women, theatrical performances and side-show oddities are all part of the spectacle guests of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® will watch this August in a three-ring Circus. In ring number one the Air Sex Championships will merge real life with imaginary sex twice daily on the Buffalo Chip’s showcase stages. Comedian and […]
Archive for the 'Editorial' Category
Three-Ring Circus On Steroids Coming This August To The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
Published by May 20th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Performance Indian Thunderstroke 111”Air Cleaners By Lloyd Greer
Published by May 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.LLOYDZ Motor Workz has long been the leading name in high performance products for Victory Motorcycles. In fact, LLOYDZ has been developing and producing performance parts for Victory’s since they started coming off the assembly line back in 1999. Ever since the announcement that Polaris Industries purchased the Indian Motorcycle name, LLOYDZ Greer Motor Workz […]
In 1995, Cartoonist, Illustrator and faithful reader Paul Jamiol did a cartoon to denounce biker violence. Last Sunday’s deadly shootout in Waco, Texas between motorcycle clubs inspired him to rework his cartoon. In this new version Jamiol pens his comment on the incident, showing the dark cloud and negative effect it has on all motorcyclists […]
29th Edition Italy Biker Fest May 14-17. Rumble On The Beach.
Published by May 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A northern Italian beach whose name is Lignano Sabbiadoro where, as in most summer resorts, activities are limited to swimming, tanning and shopping. Except in May during Biker Fest International when entertainment expands the time of a weekend to watching bikes cruise the Adriatic Sea coast, demo riding the latest models from motorcycle manufacturers and admiring […]
Dominatrix. A Chopper Kulture Panhead.
Published by May 18th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, white-marble domes and a lively nightlife scene. And probably will never for its yearly 3-day Dubai Motorcycle Biker Build-Off…Doesn’t matter to Abu Dhabi, UAE based Mario Kypriandes from Chopper Kulture. Until now, he’s got no problem finding clients from all over Europe […]
Motorcycle Engine Catastrophic Failure Prevention
Published by May 17th, 2015 in Accessories, Editorial and Engines.Engine destruction rarely happens suddenly. An early warning can potentially save thousands of dollars in repair costs. JIMS® new Damage Control Engine Failure Detection System provides an early warning of catastrophic engine failure by detecting ferrous debris within an engine’s oiling system. Using state of the art technology, the special drain plug monitors ferrous particles […]
Indian Motorcycle Partners With Zac Brown Band For U.S.O. Program
Published by May 16th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle, in recognition of Armed Forces Day, today announced it has signed an ambassador agreement with Grammy® award winners and multi-platinum artists Zac Brown Band. The band, an avid group of motorcycle and power sports riders, will promote the Indian Motorcycle brand through various brand initiatives, most notably lending support to the company’s new […]
Vintage Style Blackbird Gas Tank For 1986-2015 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by May 16th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The Blackbird Gas Tank completely changes the look of your bike, and the best part is, it bolts on right in place of your stock gas tank, no modifications or welding required. The knee indents are reminiscent of early British motorcycles and add a touch of raw speed and class to your Sportster. To further […]
Harley-Davidson Kansas City Plant Makes List Of US Best Factory Tours. CNN interviewed one of the authors of “Watch it Made in the U.S.A.: A Visitor’s Guide to the Best Factory Tours and Company Museums,” who shared her top 9 favorites from across the U.S., which included the Kansas City Harley-Davidson plant. Visitors can view […]
Of course, you will find these Ness 10-Gauge Covers available in traditional chrome. But black being my preference, it’s the black anodized finish that I have decided to feature. All pieces carved from 6061 T-6 forget billet aluminum. The 10-Gauge Top Rocker Boxes replaces the OEM covers on all 1999-1015 Twin Cam models. They are […]
Five More Hot Rock Bands To Perform At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by May 15th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The roster for the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® continues to grow as five more of the hottest rock bands in the world are slated to perform. The undisputed king of shock-rock, Alice Cooper, will take the headline position on the Wolfman Jack Stage on Saturday, Aug. 1, following a performance by […]
New Badlands Lightning Modules By NAMZ For 2014-Up Harley And Victory Models.
Published by May 15th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Since NAMZ Custom Cycle Products Inc. purchased Badlands Motorcycle Products Inc., (before the acquisition, NAMZ already designed and manufactured all Badlands wiring harnesses), the crew has been busy at at creating new lightning modules for 2014-up models for Harley and Victory motorcycles. For Harley. On the left, the new 100% Plug-n-Play IHL-04 Badlands module. This […]
Customizing A Street. Harley Dealers Show You Their Way.
Published by May 14th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A factory motorcycle is only the beginning. A blank page on which every rider can dream and print his own personality. The biker custom spirit will never die and all motorcycle manufacturers benefit from it. So, Harley-Davidson is inviting its dealers to get their hands dirty and transform a stock Harley-Davidson Street motorcycle into a […]
Muscle Up. S&S Big Bore Kits Just Got Bigger. Now In 98” And 107” Sizes.
Published by May 14th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.When it comes to big bore kits, the bigger the better. That’s the idea behind S&S Cycle’s 98” and 107” bolt-in big bore kits. S&S has offered 97” and 106” kits for a while, but these new kits are bigger. Aside from the additional cubic inch of displacement, the new 98” and 107” kits are […]
The Inspiring Story Behind The Sturgis Rally Deserves To Be made Into A Major Documentary Film. Please Help.
Published by May 14th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Videos.The film makers encourage everyone to pledge at least $5 to help produce a new Motorcycle movie about Sturgis named “I AM STURGIS”. In hopes of galvanizing viewers to donate on any level to their Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds to produce this new Film, a free on-line screening of “WHY We RIDE” is […]
New Wimmer Intakes For Indian Chief 111” Thunder Stroke Motor
Published by May 13th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Available very soon from Wimmer Custom Cycle, a series of intake options for the 2014-2016 Indian Chiefs. The classic round, high flow air cleaner will not only boost performance, but increase rider comfort as well. With the advanced billet aluminum back plate that houses the throttle body, the complete air cleaner kit is shifted inwards, […]
Black Hills Students Awarded 2015 Buffalo Chip Challenge™ Scholarships
Published by May 13th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Three outstanding Black Hills students have been chosen to receive a total of $8500 in scholarship for their participation in the Buffalo Chip Challenge. The Buffalo Chip Challenge, a collaboration between the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, Keith Terry of Terry Components, Dakota V-Twin, Baggster, Sturgis Brown High School and a large group of industry-leading sponsors, was opened for […]
Breaking News. Victory Motorcycles To Race Prototype Electric Motorcycle At The Isle Of Man TT On June 10, 2015
Published by May 12th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles is announcing their intention to race at the iconic International Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) event on a prototype Victory electric race motorcycle piloted by William Dunlop of the legendary Dunlop dynasty and by Lee Johnston known in the racing world as “General Lee”. Victory Racing will compete in the Isle of […]
Sharpening The Ride, Handling And Comfort Of A Harley Dyna
Published by May 12th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Harley-Davidson is introducing Premium Ride Emulsion Shocks and a Premium Ride Single Cartridge Fork Kit for the Dyna model. They were developed to work together, engineered and track-tested at the Harley-Davidson Arizona Proving Grounds Premium Ride Emulsion Shocks (P/N 54000066, $599.95) are nitrogen gas-charged to resist oil aeration and work with the internal valve stack […]
From Germany To The French Riviera On A Victory Magnum
Published by May 12th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The 2015 Harley-Davidson Euro Festival was held May 7th to 10th in the city of Grimaud (it’s very close to St Tropez) on the French Riviera. Motojournalist Horst Rosler rode a Victory Magnum from Frankfurt, Germany to the event. And to torture me (because he knows I would have liked to ride with him on […]
Zero Motorcycles Confirms Returns To AIMExpo. Will Offer Demo Rides of the Latest Electric Motorcycles.
Published by May 12th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following a successful first year involvement, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) and Zero Motorcycles, currently the world’s leading manufacturer of electric motorcycles, have announced that the pioneering OEM will return for its second year of exhibiting this October 15-18 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Highlighting the product lineup from Zero will be […]
Ken’s Factory Very Special BMW K1600 GTL
Published by May 11th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Two very special custom motorcycles were created as part of a BMW Motorrad “Ignite Straight Six” contest between 2 Japanese builders, Keiji Kawakita from Hot-Dock Custom-Cycles and Ken Nagai from Ken’s Factory. Although both customs have a lot of merit, the one created by Ken’s Factory that I feature here has my preference. The reason? […]
The Complete Book Of Classic And Modern Triumph Motorcycles. 1936-Today.
Published by May 10th, 2015 in Books, Builders and Editorial.How much do you know or want to know about Triumph Motorcycles? From the humble beginnings of Triumph Engineering Co Ltd , a defunct British motorcycle manufacturer, to the times of Norton Villiers Triumph, also defunct, to the current Triumph Motorcycles Ltd, the current British motorcycle manufacturer. This new book “The Complete Book Of Classic […]
A fusion of yesterday’s craftsmanship and of modern precision, this universal brake fluid cylinder by LC Fabrications illustrates how a nice detail can bring your motorcycle to the next level of customization. Made of brass brass and aluminum, viewing pleasure included. At Lowbro Customs. $74.95.
Indian Motorcycle Announces Its Scout Inspired Custom Series. First A Custom Military.
Published by May 9th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Throughout 2015 Indian Motorcycle will unveil a series of custom Indian Scouts designed and crafted by some of America’s leading custom bike builders — each designed to celebrate an important Indian Scout milestone or achievement since its debut in 1920. Each of the custom Scouts will be accompanied by vignettes to share the legacy of […]
Motus Motorcycles Now Street Legal In 50 US States. The Air Resources Board has certified the 2015 Motus motorcycle models MST and MSTR as compliant with California’s strict emissions standards, Motus motorcycles are now street legal in all 50 states. The Alabama company just started a Demo Rides Tour at select US dealers. Voters Approve […]
