Corbin’s new Dual Touring Saddle is designed to maximize the seating area by positioning the rider bucket in the sweet spot to offer the best possible ergonomics and long range comfort. Sculpted seating platforms conform to the shape of your body to give more square inches of even support and eliminate hot spots and pressure […]
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Corbin Introduces Dual The Touring Saddle for 2015 Indian Chief Roadmaster
Published by April 28th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.J&P Cycles 36th Anniversary Open House. June 27-28 In A New Location.
Published by April 28th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.J&P Cycles is experiencing growing pains. The 36th annual J&P Cycles Open House Rally, scheduled for June 27-28, is being moved to a different location than the usual J&P headquarters. This year, the rally is moving to the Jones County Fairgrounds, located in Monticello, Iowa, just 10 miles north of Anamosa. The size of the […]
Looking a little bit weird to me and certainly for high tech looking bikes, these new floorboards are a direct stock replacement for Harley-Davidson touring models. Machined from 6061 T6 aluminum with rubber padding to reduce vibrations. Available in chrome or black & machined style. Matching passenger floorboards, brake pedals and bag latches. Made In […]
Custom Harley Dyna By Rough Crafts
Published by April 27th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.With the People’s Republic of China to the west and Japan to the east and northeast, Winston Yeh will tell you that his Taiwan shop Rough Crafts benefits from the best of both countries, respectively machining expertise and motorcycle manufacturing know how. So, is Taiwan a great place to build custom motorcycles? Maybe, except Taiwan […]
The Deaf Italian Bookkeeper. A Mafia Godfather finds out that his bookkeeper Guido has cheated him out of $10 millions. His bookkeeper is deaf. That was the reason he got the job in the first place. It was assumed that Guido would hear nothing and would therefore never have to testify in court. When the […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls 46,000 Models For Clutch Issue And 9000 Street Models For Possible Missing Reflector.
Published by April 25th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is recalling 45,901 model-year 2014-15 motorcycles manufactured between from April 28, 2014 to October 24, 2014 because the clutch may not fully disengage. The models affected are Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic – Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special […]
Laconia Motorcycle Week®. 92nd Edition June 13-21, 2015.
Published by April 25th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.After record-breaking heaps of snow for months, the small town of Laconia, New Hampshire located along the Winnipesaukee River between lake Opechee Bay to the north and lake Winnisquam to the southwest, is getting ready to welcome bikers from the east coast and Canada to the Laconia Rally’s 92nd year. Thanks to the region excellent […]
New Chopper Or Bobber Style LED Headlight
Published by April 24th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This new CNC machined billet 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum LED chopper/bobber headlight features 3 LED lights behind the 2.5″ lens, that put out 2100 lumens. It offers Hi/Low beam capability and comes with a completely contained heat sink to remove any extra heat that these lights might put out. There is also a choice of […]
The Relation Between Erik Buell Racing And Hero MotorCorp. What You Need To Know.
Published by April 24th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following Erik Buell Racing ceasing operations on April 15, 2015, 5 points you need to know. 1- Erik Buell Racing (EBR) was created in November 2009 in East Troy, Wisconsin following the shutdown of his previous company, Buell Motorcycle Company, by parent company/majority stakeholder Harley-Davidson. EBR was an independent venture by Erik Buell from Harley-Davidson, […]
Ace Cafe Orlando. The under-construction Ace scheduled to open this Fall is organizing a media event at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at its location 100 W. Livingston Street in Orlando, Florida. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has confirmed his appearance and will officially welcome the famous Ace Cafe brand to the USA with a […]
Drifting. Do Not Attempt This With Your Victory Bagger
Published by April 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.They do things with Baggers you never thought possible. Tony Carbajal and Joe Vertical from the Victory Stunt Team go full throttle with their supercharged Victory Baggers.
Polaris Reports Record First Quarter 2015 Results. Global Sales + 16%. Motorcycle Sales + 74%
Published by April 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This morning Thursday April 23, 2015 Polaris Industries Inc. (PII) reported first-quarter earnings beating Wall Street expectations. Polaris reported record first quarter net income of $88.6 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, an increase of nine percent from the 2014 first quarter net income of $80.9 million, or […]
Only Long-Legged Riders Need To Read
Published by April 22nd, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.If you have long legs and ride one of the new Dyna models, either the FX “Street Bob”, Fat Bob or Wide Glide you probably have some issues with finding a comfortable and relaxed riding position. Reason is of course the forward controls. No mass manufacturer can produce a motorcycle perfect for all biker morphologies. […]
Join The S&S Team As A Full Time Apprentice Level Race Engine Builder.
Published by April 22nd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.S&S Cycle is known for racing heritage as well as vast performance products from intakes and exhaust, all the way to complete engines that compete in the NHRA Pro-Stock motorcycle class. That being said, we are looking for someone with initiative, commitment and a desire to make history! We are hiring a full-time apprentice level race […]
Harley-Davidson Reports First-Quarter Earnings. Profit Rises. Lower Sales Outlook Due To Competition.
Published by April 21st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This morning April 21, before Wall Street opening, Harley-Davidson Inc posted a higher quarterly net profit, but lowered its sales forecast for 2015 citing aggressive price discounting by its competitors. After the results were announced, at 8.45 a.m. ET shares of Harley-Davidson (HOG) fell 7.80% in pre-market trading The company’s results were aided by cost […]
RC Components Launching Forged Wheels For Harley Trike Models
Published by April 21st, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.RC Components just released their new 18″ x5.5″ forged trike wheels for 2015! These new wheels are a direct bolt on for all H-D Trike models and can be made to match their most popular wheel designs. These wheels are available in your choice of show chrome or an aggressive Eclipse finish of black with […]
Beauty is more than skin deep. The inner beauty of classic motorcycles is revealed in this series of x-rays by photographer Nick Veasy. How did it do it? Borrowing vintage motorcycles from a local bike club. Bringing them to his studio to be x-rayed via a powerful machine requiring for protection from intense radiation, to […]
Motorcycle Wheels. Is Royal Blue The New Black?
Published by April 18th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Although blue wheels have been used since a long time by many custom builders, blue production wheels were almost nowhere to be found until recently. After years of black wheels with “contrast cut” polishing, it looks like blue is the new color of the day for several wheel manufacturers. Of course it will never be […]
Custom by Bike-Farm Melle. Photo @ Horst Roesler
The Wedge. A New Frame-Mount Fairing Designed for Mid-Size Motorcycles.
Published by April 17th, 2015 in Editorial.Finally, a frame-mounted fairing sized for mid-size motorcycles. No longer do riders of bikes like Harley-Davidson Dynas, FXRs and Sportsters; and Triumph Bonnevilles and Thruxtons, have to settle for a fork-mounted fairing. No more trying to adapt a full-size Bagger fairing to a smaller motorcycle. The Wedge Fairing Kit offers the advantages that only a […]
Yes, You Can Climb This Wall. Vertical Motorcycle Challenge.
Published by April 17th, 2015 in Editorial and Videos.You can try more than one time. This video doesn’t reference when and where it was shot. Doesn’t matter. Enjoy the 2-wheel vertical challenge.
2015 Poland “Poznan Motor Show”. The Custom Motorcycle Style Of Central Europe.
Published by April 16th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Poznan Motor Show sponsored by Motorcycle Storehouse is Poland’s biggest automotive automotive showcase with four halls dedicated only to motorcycles, of which one is hosting the “Custom Festival” of Polish magazine “Custom”. In this country of 39 million people, there are only 7 official Harley-Davidson dealers, but there is an emergent custom scene with builders […]
Inaugural Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track Racing At X Games Austin On June 4, 2015
Published by April 16th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year, Harley-Davidson sponsored two flat-track exhibitions, and thousands of fans took to social media to express their excitement for the sport. So, now it’s official. A new motorcycle racing competition will throw dirt June 4 during the inaugural Harley-Davidson® Flat-Track Racing at ESPN’s X Games Austin. The inaugural race is an invitational format, with athletes […]
Breaking News. Erik Buell Racing Closed Its Doors With $20 Million In Outstanding Liabilities
Published by April 15th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Erik Buell Racing closed its business this Wednesday April 15, 2015 and filed for protection from its creditors in Walworth County Circuit Court, Wisconsin. With outstanding bills of more than $20 million and unable to pay them Erik Buell Racing had no other choice than to close the doors of its facility in East Troy. […]
Primary Cover For Recent Triumph Models
Published by April 15th, 2015 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.EMD now offers the Cooler King, a cast aluminum finned primary cover for the 2001-Up Triumph Bonneville (T100), Thruxton, Scrambler, America and Speedmaster models. Developed as a collaborative effort with The Speed Merchant, the Cooler King was designed to match the style of Speed Merchant’s existing Stator Covers and Sprocket Covers for Triumph. The Cooler […]
Auctions America’s Auburn Spring Collector Car Weekend, May 7 – 9, 2015
Published by April 15th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 29-lot collection, which features bikes from the former esteemed Arthur P. Sigal Collection, is comprised of both original and beautifully restored motorcycles. The weekend event (May 7-9) will be held at the Preston Evans Collection at Indiana’s historic Auburn Auction Park. The auction will include a 1902 Marsh (top picture) predating Harley-Davidson, and believed […]
