Last Saturday evening during the V-Twin Expo, as pre-announced here by marketing director Chris Wall, Metzeler introduced the ME888 MARATHON ULTRA. Metzeler, whose emphasis is on quality and performance, is fully committed to the V-Twin segment, including customs, vintage and touring, as epitomized in the Metzeler ME880 Marathon tire and its position as an industry […]
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Metzeler Just Launched A Very High mileage Tire To Complement Their Best-Selling ME880 Marathon
Published by February 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.New Revolution Manufacturing 26” wheel For Harley and Victory Motorcycles
Published by January 31st, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.The “Pentagram®” 26″ wheel is the first billet wheel offered by Revolution Manufacturing, a company specializing until now in carbon fiber parts, body kits and wheels. “We wanted to bring our CNC manufacturing techniques and unique designs into the billet wheel market” states Michael Kamalian, CEO of Revolution Manufacturing. “We wanted to do a limited […]
What’s New From Metzeler In 2013? Marketing Director Chris Wall Answers My Questions.
Published by January 27th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.During this last decade in particular, all over the world, the number of miles ridden on Metzeler tires has sharply increased. More recently, the company was extremely successful with its ME880 Marathon model offering a better “Ridexperience” than the tires provided on factory motorcycles. Metzeler is also a favorite of the best Custom Motorcycle Builders […]
26 Inch White Wall Vee Rubber Tire
Published by January 17th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Although requiring more maintenance to keep them appealing, white wall tires associated with the right bike type are extremely beautiful. As you know, they are not available in many sizes, especially the size you just want… Vee Rubber just released the first 26″ white wall tire, completing an offering already including: For the front 120/70/21, […]
Back To Chrome. The Black Wana-Ryd Adrenaline Wheel Now Also Available In Chrome.
Published by January 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Some wheel manufacturers released some new designs available only in black finish (black or black cut contrast), what seemed to be the most popular choice during these last 3 years. But many riders still want chrome, and Wana-Ryd decided to offer a gleaming version of their Adrenaline model. This 5-spoke 3D wheel is part of […]
New 18″ Road Winder Wheel In Cut Black Gloss Finish For Harley-Davidson Touring Models.
Published by November 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.The new 18-inch Cut Back Gloss Black Road Winder™ Custom Wheel (P/N 43300064, $749.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features directional spokes for the look of forward motion even while standing still. The slim spokes open the wheel visually, and showcase the available matching brake rotors and sprocket. The durable gloss black finish is cut […]
Pirelli, Official Sponsor Of The 2012 Bonneville BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials, To Service The Event
Published by August 19th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.Pirelli Tire North America, through Fastline Motorsports of Salt Lake City, Utah will be offering Pirelli tire sales and service at the 2012 BUB Bonneville Speed Trials August 25th through 30th. Jeff Johnston, Pirelli North America’s Roadracing Manager stated, “Pirelli’s commitment to racing is clear and concise, and by adding the BUB Speed Trial to the […]
Going Tall. 21″ Front Wheel Fender Adapter
Published by July 24th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.If you go taller with your front stock Harley wheel, you need to move up your fender to keep the correct clearance to the tire. These Drag Specialties by Hotop Designs adapters lift stock front fenders to fit your custom 21” wheel. Made of billet aluminum, sold in pair in chrome or gloss black. Suggested […]
United Wheel Group Purchases Both Rampage And Couture Wheels
Published by July 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.United Wheel Group LLC (UWG) purchased the assets of both Rampage Wheels and Couture Wheels. Rampage Wheels and Couture Forged, which it is now called, have both already been moved into the new corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. Couture and Rampage not only will continue to offer innovative billet wheel designs but will also offer custom design […]
1- Because the cruiser market is the largest market segment (50%) in North America and all about customization, Metzeler provides 83 different styles of its same ME 880 tire tread for almost all brands and models of American & Metric bikes, from Harley-Davidson to Kawasaki. 2- It is the only tire manufacturer to offer such […]
Revolution Manufacturing Brings The 23″ Front Wheel Craze To Victory Motorcycles. Fender & Triple Tree Included.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Thanks to Revolution Manufacturing, the big front wheel craze expands to Victory motorcycles. Their new Big 23″ Wheel Kit for Victory Cross Country, Hard Ball, and Crossroads models includes: the forged aluminum 23″ wheel in gloss black finish to look close to stock (complete with hubs and bearings), 6 degree triple trees with all bolts […]
From May 1 through June 30,2012 purchase two Storm 2 Ultra tires and receive a $40 prepaid MasterCard®. The program is simple. Purchase two Avon Storm 2 Ultra tiresand submit your invoice with a rebate form to Avon Tyres. Avon Tyres will then issue a rebate in the form of a prepaid MasterCard® in the […]
Metzeler 21″ Front Tire Stage 2 Upgrade For Late Harley-Davidson FL Series Models
Published by May 15th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Metzeler Motorcycle Tire has added an all-new Stage 2 upgrade option 120/70B21 for newer model Harley-Davidson FL series bikes as replacements for the stock-sized ME880 tires suggested. These new options – based on the popular Metzeler ME880 tire – fill the fenders of nine Harley-davidson models, among them the Road King, Electra Glide Classic, Ultra […]
WanaRyd Motorcycle is releasing The Twisted, a unique 8-spoke directional 3D wheel that’s part of their Stark-line Series, a new premium line of 3D forged one-piece billet wheels. The Stark-line Series features a new finish that WanaRyd states has being totally unique and proprietary. Stark-line wheels are 3D machined, black powder coated and then re-machined […]
New Black Ice Finish For Nine-Spoke Harley-Davidson Wheels
Published by April 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Harley-Davidson launches a proprietary treatment called “Black Ice” producing a highly reflective surface with incredible depth. The new Nine-Spoke Cast Wheel in Black Ice (P/N 43300114 17-inch front, P/N 40900111 16-inch rear; $549.95 each) is the latest custom wheel set from Harley-Davidson®. While Black Ice may look like it is black chrome, it is not […]
Pickard Raked Triple Tree For Custom 23″ Front Wheel On Harley-Davidson Bagger
Published by April 25th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.As expected, the introduction of the tall front wheels (above 21″) to replace the Harley stock size, has created a new market for triple trees. After Arlen Ness, Pickard Wheels now introduce a 6-degree triple tree letting you install a 23″ front without having to cut/modify your frame. As important, Pickard conceived it such a […]
In 2011, more than 1.59 million cruiser tires were sold in North America, of which 86% with traditional or diagonal technology. The same year, 227,000 units were sold in Europe, of which 82% diagonal tires. In the rest of the world (mainly South America, Australia and Japan) approximately 266,000 cruiser tires were sold during the […]
WanaRyd Motorcycle Wheels Releasing New Model. The Atomic.
Published by April 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.WanaRyd is launching The Atomic, a unique 7-spoke non-directional 3D wheel that’s part of their Stark-line Series, a new premium line of 3D forged one-piece billet wheels. They are 3D machined, than polished, black powder coated and then re-machined a final time. WanaRyd Motorcycle was started over 9 years ago and has been committed to […]
Arlen Ness KO Raked Triple Trees for 21″ and 23″ Front Wheel Baggers
Published by April 4th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.At the time when custom builders realized that a 21″ or 23″ front wheel installed on a Bagger was considerably improving the look of a tourer, they had no other choice than to cut, stretch and re-weld the frame neck to be able to properly fit these over-stock sizes. Always a risky business if you are […]
Bad Ass Steel Fenders For Tall Motorcycle Wheels Up To 30″
Published by February 17th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Tall wheels are invading the custom motorcycle scene. Escalation in size of wheels from 21″ to 30″, used indifferently by custom builders on full one-off ground up builds to Harley-Davidson baggers, has created a new market for steel fenders to wrap them beautifully. John Shope at Sinister Industries is proud to announce the release of […]
New Blitz Wheels From Arlen Ness
Published by February 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Each year Arlen Ness launches a couple of new wheel designs. For 2012, one of them is named the Blitz, a billet aluminum 8-spoke billet wheel with each spoke overlapping on the rim. The Blitz is available in most sizes to fit an HD® or Victory® motorcycle. Of course, matching brake rotors and drive pulleys […]
New Brembo Master Cylinder And Brake Caliper
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Brakes, Editorial and Wheels.In 2 weeks, Brembo will release a series of new braking products. For motorcycle dealers only, the company will host a press conference at the 2012 Dealer Expo in Indianapolis. The press conference is to introduce several new products for Custom Bikes, includingg a new Brembo caliper and master cylinder, as well as a new Marchesini wheel. February […]
Death Of Wendell Smith Owner Of Rampage Motorcycle Wheels.
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.I am sad to report that Wendell Smith passed away last Saturday February 4, 2012 from a heart attack. Smith was the owner of Rampage Wheels in Fullerton, CA and before that co-founder of Renegade Wheels. He had 35 years of experience in the Automotive and Motorcycle Wheel Manufacturing Industry and was very proud to […]
Performance Machine Launches Its Biggest Catalog Ever. Promotes Kelli Murrow As Director Of Sales & Marketing
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Brakes, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.For more the 40 years, Performance Machine has been rolling along as the industry leader in brakes, wheels and performance accessories because of passion synonymous with the brand. “Our well-oiled operation is known for both its innovation and attention to details. a direct result of the top-notch people behind the brand” says company President Mark […]
The New Fat Daddy Ridewright Wheels
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.None of our current wheel manufacturers has re-invented the wheel, but little by little many of them bring their small improvements. Ridewright Wheels (notice that the brand name is now 1 word instead of 2), is pushing to the next level of quality, of compatibility and of customization in introducing by Spring a new concept. […]
Continental Tires And Rogue. Two Wheel Legends.
Published by January 17th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.Under the theme “Good enough for Rogue, good enough for you”, our Freedom Fighter is endorsing Continental Tires in a new advertising campaign. Ad copy reads: “You may not ride 25,000 to 30,000 miles a year like Rogue, but because he does, it’s a great feeling to know whatever, wherever, however and how far you […]
