Archive for the 'Videos' Category
Human Motorcycles For 2013 IMS Advertising Campaign
Published by October 12th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.At first glance you see a beautiful woman riding a motorcycle, then you look closely. These motorcycles have been created out of naked men and women and not one piece of clothing is being worn. The rider is not wearing any clothes, she is totally naked and painted. The motorcycle’s wheels, seat, frame and body […]
In June 2010 I ran a feature on a young builder that I titled “A Youngster Small Budget Customized Honda CB350.” Today he was very proud to tell me that he started his own custom motorcycle shop that he called “Speakeasy Motors.” He is only 22 and to help him a little bit more, a […]
Confederate X132 Hellcat Combat Prototype At The Bonneville Salt Flats
Published by September 27th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.In Bonneville. James Hoegh successfully piloted the first Confederate X132 Hellcat Combat prototype to a top speed of 172.211 mph, making it the world’s fastest in the APF3000 category (big block American V-twin, unfaired, naturally aspirated over 2000cc.) In this video, he describes how it is to race on the Salt Flats.
Lighting Up Your Motorcycle Paint Job At The Flick Of A Switch
Published by September 26th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Videos.A company named Darkside Scientific announces the creation of a product that they state will transform the way we use and see paint. It’s called LumiLor and is a patent-pending practical, durable and affordable electroluminescent coating technology that can be illuminated with a simple electrical current. A motorcycle that lights up at night at the […]
Model Janna Flurry Hall Pulls Into A Greasy Shop For A Photo Shoot…
Published by September 23rd, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.Produced and sent to me by Barrett at High 5 Productions. Enjoy…
Polaris CEO Scott Wine. A New High Performance Indian Motorcycle Next Year.
Published by September 19th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Matt Machine Custom Moto Guzzi
Published by September 15th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.He is living the dream in Australia where he is one of the best custom builders. A cool short video on Matt “Machine” Harrington and his custom Moto Guzzi Le Mans.
The Making Of 2012 AMD World Champion Of Custom Bike Building.
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In Sturgis, the custom bike named “PainTTless” by Thunderbike Germany won the title of 2012 AMD World Champion. Watch the video of the making of this wonderful bike that I already featured HERE. Comments are in German, but it doesn’t matter to understand the superb machining & fabrication jpb done on this one-off very high […]
Harley-Davidson Calls On Fans To Unleash Their Own Personal Freedom And Independence
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.Harley-Davidson today announces the launch of a second installment in its popular Dark Custom campaign called United By Independents. You remember the Harley-Davidson campaign that I published in my website featuring “Stereotypical” Harley riders The final 60-second spot, featuring 16 real Harley-Davidson riders and Twitter followers from around the world, makes its national advertising debut […]
2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Concours d’Elegance. Vintage German Motorcycles.
Published by September 4th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Only the finest machines ever built by man will ever grace the Pebble Beach Fairway, and all entrants of this event are here by invitation because of their machines are of historic significance. Chronologically, you are going to see: 1- 1885 Daimler Reitwagen 0:05. This is the world’s first gasoline-powered motorcycle. Built by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm […]
The Nights Of Sturgis. Baker Drivetrain Burnout.
Published by August 9th, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.So many things to do in the Black Hills at night. And if you wonder where I was last night (among other places…), it was at the Baker Drivetrain burnout at Sickies Garage on Lazelle Street in Sturgis. Jay Allen was the Master Of Burnout Competition between many well known professionals of the industry. Patrick […]
The 2013 Victory Boardwalk. Official Launch Video.
Published by July 31st, 2012 in Builders and Videos.Man Accused Of 186 MPH or 300 KM/H Motorcycle Ride On Trans-Canada Highway Turns Self In
Published by July 26th, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.A British Columbia man named Randy George Scott, 25, turned himself in Tuesday night charged in connection to a YouTube video of a motorcycle speeding at 186 mph (300 km/h) on a Vancouver Island highway. The video posted in April 2012 sparked a manhunt for the rider of a blue Yamaha spotted weaving a dangerously […]
Victory Motorcycles To Reveal The 2013 Victory Boardwalk Model on July 30, 2012. Teaser Video
Published by July 17th, 2012 in Builders, Events and Videos.Engine Rebuilding. 11 Months And A Lot Of Coffee.
Published by July 4th, 2012 in Engines and Videos.For The Engine Mechanic With An Artistic Soul… Music is “Peer Gynt Suite” by Edvard Griegs.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Is In 6 Weeks… August 6-12, 2012
Published by June 29th, 2012 in Events and Videos.White Knuckle. A Movie About The Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.In September 2010, 50 riders participated to an historical 16-day and 3300 mile coast to coast ride on pre-1916 motorcycles. “White Knucke” is the story of this epic ride filmed by Award Winning Filmmaker Brian Darwas. Witness as these bikes are pushed past their limits! Get an upfront look at parking lot engine rebuilds! and […]
Sauber F1 Team Cuts Formula 1 Car In Half To Expose Secrets Within
Published by June 14th, 2012 in Videos.Rear Suspension Set Up. How To Adjust Sag.
Published by June 6th, 2012 in Editorial, Suspension and Videos.To gain ride quality, setting sag correctly is the easies and quickest and t method. In this video, Progressive Suspension explains how to do it.
Like all artists, worldwide renown painter artist David Uhl doesn’t work in an office. In video format, then in pictures, discover his gorgeous working place in Golden, Colorado. Follow the master…
25 YO Harley Chopper Versus Honda CBR 1000. Time To Set Up Things Straight.
Published by June 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.Billy Lane Prison Air Force Custom Motorcycle
Published by May 29th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Tech Sheet: Frame: Billy Lane, 26-degree rake. Wheels: 23″. Engine: S&S Flathead Power Knucklehead 93″. Transmission: Baker 6-speed. Open Belt Drive System: 2″ Evil Engineering. Engraving: by Heather of New of New Line Engraving. Taillight: VL Tedd Cycle. Seat: Adam Croft from Last Ride Customs. Grips/Pegs: Choppers Inc. 44mag Nickel shell casings. Gas tank, headlight, […]
The Blade. A Gorgeous Custom Aluminum Sportster.
Published by May 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A video Richard Grabbe from Rich Phillips Cycles put together on The Blade, a 1998 Harley Sportster. Beautiful one-off chromemoly frame and aluminum sheet metal. Shot in his shop in Missouri and around his home. Enjoy… (4″ 46″)