I admire people trying “crazy” new stuff, like fusing together the framework of a Harley-Davidson with the world-renowned styling of a Suzuki Hayabusa. The concept of this bike was to develop a motorcycle that was Harley Evo motor based but with the functionality and style of a Suzuki Hayabusa. Never thought about this one. And […]
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Half Harley. Half Hayabusa. It’s A Barley.
Published by February 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Today at the Cincinnati Show I stopped by the Kiwi Indian MotorCycle Company display and stumbled on the bike called Rocket that Mike built for the Sturgis Michael Lichter’s exhibition called “One World”. The bike is pretty cool, but noticeable to me was the new leaf spring forks with custom Heim joints on the front […]
New Fork Models From MeanStreet
Published by February 2nd, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Kicking off the week-end of new product announcements for the V-Twin Industry, MeanStreet unveils 3 new hot front ends. A retro styled "Hot Rodder", a futuristic designed "Blade Rider" and a stylish "Linea". They all feature a new sleek smooth triplle clamp, stainless steel steering stem with innovative adjustable nut system, hard chrome steel alloy […]
New Billet Edge Forks By Fierce American
Published by December 10th, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Fierce American introduces the Fierce Edge Billet forks. This exceptional American made fork features creative design, Quality billet construction, all stainless steel hardware and precision internal components. Available in single or dual caliper. Finishes available are show polish, chrome and black anodized. Offered for most Harley-Davidson models and custom applications. Fierce American Forks […]
Back To The Future. Odyssey Girder..
Published by November 15th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Take the old and legendary girder front end. Keep its spirit but make it as high tech as possible by using the best of modern technology to machine it out 7075 T6 billet aluminum. Don’t count the number of CNC hours and if you have vision & talent you will arrive to this massive beauty. […]
The Very Tricky Air & Billet Air-Springer Front-End
Published by November 4th, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Take CNC machining at its best, add old fashion air pressure, and apply the technology to a motorcycle front suspension and you get the most advanced air-ride front-end. The Tricky Air & Billet Air-Springer uses 2 air bodies with caps and shafts made from 304 stainless steel material that are completely rebuildable. This type of […]
B’COOL Fenders For American Suspension B-17 Front Ends
Published by September 20th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.B’COOL products offers this new application for all those needing to find a fender to properly fit an American Suspensions B-17 front end. B’COOL Products has available both 21" and 23" fenders cut specifically for their application (picture is 21" 48° application). They are available in several different styles as well as Pro-Builder blanks. Like all B’COOL […]
Arlen Ness Retro Fork Boots
Published by August 31st, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Another new part born from the retro bikes trend. These new-retro boot covers are made to replace the factory lower fork leg covers. They are classic styling reminiscent of early off-road fork boots. They will work on 86-up FLT, FLH and Heritage Softail models. They are machined from forged 6061-T6 billet aluminum and available […]
Mean Street New Sponsor Of Cyril Huze Blog
Published by August 2nd, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.If, like me, you buy American quality parts, you know about Mean Street line of high tech and retro front ends, of triple trees in a multitude of configurations (translate by rakes) with or without internal brake lines, in a choice of polish, chrome or black anodizing. Behind the brand, there are 2 brothers named […]
In a few years MeanStreet has established itself as a dominant player in the very competitive after-market front ends business. Each year they come up with a few new models immediately adopted by the best custom builders in the world. Here the most recent example. A sleek Springer front end called Avalon sculpted from […]
I am obsessed with details. Some parts need to be revealed and some need to disappear to not hurt a line. Let’s take the example of front ends. Stock ones are not very sexy but can be improved by with a new axle without protuberating nuts. After-markets ones are beautiful but not always sold with […]
Tricky Adjustable Air Suspension Springer Front End
Published by December 27th, 2006 in Editorial and Suspension.I have to acknowledge that I never been a big fan of air adjustable rear suspension. First because I very rarely build bikes for 2. Second because I am not too crazy about showing a compressor and extra air hoses on my bikes. Third because at the time Legends introduced its rear system, there was […]
With the return of the Bobber, retro front ends are everywhere (including on my bikes). Every week my fax machine is spitting pictures of new Springers, new Girders & new Spring Leaf type front ends. Made in America or, unfortunately, more and more manufactured in China. Most are “me-too” products without any plus, technically […]
Durfee Girders are back on the road. Those who have lived long enough in the custom chopper community know Durfee Girders, the attention to detail, strength, craftsmanship and pure aesthetic appeal of these retro front ends. “You can style a front end to look just about any way you want it, but if you want […]
