New and interesting. A new technology called Atomic-Forged process (exotic metal ions bombarded on components) to create unprecedented levels of hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance on your motorcycle brake rotors. Which bike doesn’t want to stay pretty all its riding life? Watch the video then jump to Ray Gun Technology to see the special […]
Archive for the 'Wheels' Category
Custom Brake Rotors Looking Beautiful For The Life Of Your Motorcycle
Published by May 28th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs, Editorial, Videos and Wheels.Hot wheels for those wanting to express speed even when idling. Can even discourage bikers next to you to race your bike when the light turns green. Will work well with powerhouse muscle type bikes but will also look hot on slower hot rod designed sleds. These wheels are painted, available in all popular stock […]
New Roland Sands Design Turbo Wheels
Published by May 15th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.One more wheel design in the line up. Roland Sands is launching the Turbo forged wheel mixing both modern and hot rod style in the same donut. Lightening pockets are more than just an eye-catching detail, they are also a way to remove mass from the rim, therefore increasing performance. Offered in both chrome and […]
At the shop or in your garage, this new small footprint wheel balancer is easier to use than a conventional balancer, and more compact to store away between tire changes. With this balancer and a couple of tire irons (plus a bead breaker for tubeless tires) anyone can get a precision balanced tire in a […]
Free XTreme Machine Custom Motorcycle Wheel. Can’t Get Any Cheaper Than This.
Published by May 5th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.When was the last time you got a free brand new custom motorcycle wheel? XTreme Machine is launching a sweepstakes, and without any obligation to buy anything from them you can get a free wheel (up to size 21″) in a design that you can choose from their full line-up and in 1 of the […]
From X-Treme Machine this new Stiletto Wheel, one of the 6 “Black Cut” designs offered by the company for 2010. Available for all Harley-Davidson models, Victory, Roadstar, Hayabusa, GSXR, ZX-14 and of course custom applications. X-Treme Machine offers a total of 50 wheel designs, 6 types of finishes and is a 3-time recipient of the […]
New Motorcycle Central Brake Wheel System
Published by April 9th, 2010 in Brakes, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.This one coming from Italy by a company called Brakko. Better than a long speech, and although titles are in Italian, this very good video animation clearly explains how it is conceived, installed and disassembled. Your thoughts? (I know, music sucks)
New Arlen Ness Engraved Wheels
Published by April 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.These beautifully engraved wheels are one of the four new styles introduced by Ness for 2010. All new Ness wheels are supplied with hubs, sealed bearings, properly sized bearing spacer, races, seals and necessary hardware. To make the buying process even easier, Ness has included the proper hub adapter for every application with each wheel […]
New White Wall Tire Sizes Coming Soon. From Vee Rubber.
Published by April 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.If there is somebody who has complained a lot to manufacturers about the lack of choice for sizes of white wall tires, it’s me. Coming from Vee Rubber, the giant manufacturer from Thailand, expect to see the arrival of new white wall tires in sizes we need since a too long time. For sure, a […]
The Story Of The World’s First 30” Front Wheeled Harley-Davidson Bagger
Published by April 1st, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Last January, when I published the stated first 30” wheel, it provoked a lot of passionate comments in my Blog . Both regarding its size and the tire necessary to dress it. Controversy amplified when I informed you that its first use will be as a Bagger front wheel. Like many professionals, I had the […]
Hooligan Wheel For Bad Boys With Bad Bikes
Published by March 28th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.European love performance bikes. Especially Germans. So, they produce a lot of cool parts still rarely seen here except on high end custom bikes because of an unfavorable exchange rate between the Euro & the US dollar (1.33). Still, many fall in love with their wheels, often seen on Harley-Davidson V-Rods. Like this bad boy […]
Your Custom Motorcycle Can Be Performance Machine Bike Of The Month And Of Year 2010
Published by March 24th, 2010 in Controls, Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Wheels.Did you trick out your custom motorcycle with Performance Machine products? Wheels, air cleaner, grips, disc brakes, mirrors, foot & hand controls? If it is, would you like to see how fellow motorcycle enthusiasts rank your build compared to your peers?
The performance cruiser and custom market are evolving very fast, pushing manufacturers to offer better handling, more stable & durable tires with improve aesthetics. Avon’s answer is the new Cobra line integrating a technology called “Advance Variable Density Belt” that the company is using for its sport bike tires. It gives the Cobra the nimbleness […]
New Phantom Custom Wheel By Renegade Starts At Only $899.00
Published by March 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.In the custom motorcycle wheel beauty contest, a new entrant is this new design by Renegade Wheels. It’s called “Phantom Racine” (don’t ask me why?), and looks very light with its 9 fluted spokes in black anodizing with machined highlights. Don’t forget that a slender spoke pattern provides a significant weight reduction and less rotating […]
New Performance Machine Wheel Model For 2010.
Published by March 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.New for 2010, this new beautiful and simple wheel from Performance Machine with overlapping grooves on the rim . A picture being worth thousands of words I don’t have much to say except to remind you that: PM Forged Aluminum wheels (strong & light) are the flagship of their line, that PM offers eleven sizes to […]
Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America Launches A New Website
Published by March 9th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.The North America division of the English based company Avon Tyres, just launched a new motorcycle website. It offers company news, technical information and more including the latest on motorcycle events and contests, featured builders, featured riders and testimonials in a clean, user-friendly design. The site has been optimized for a variety of browser platforms […]
Breaking News. 360 Brake Closing Its Doors. Looking For Strategic Alliance.
Published by March 7th, 2010 in Brakes, Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.“Hello Cyril. I have attached a letter from me to the industry that will be going on to my website in a day or two, and if appropriate you can post on your blog. As importantly, I wanted you to know where we are, as you have always been a friend. Best of luck this […]
Saw this new cool looking Arlen Ness wheel during the V-Twin Expo. It extends the Arlen Ness “Deep Cut” line of controls and other wheel models. Available in black anodizing or chrome, this wheel is manufactured in the USA and has been tested, like all the line up, to the most stringent standards. For 2010 […]
Rooster Custom Cycles Acquires Perse Performance
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Controls, Customs, Editorial, Suspension and Wheels.You remember Perse Performance and its line of high end billet aluminum triple trees, front ends, controls and wheels. As a matter of fact I was distributing their parts. Then, a long 5 years silence… So, I was intrigued when I found out at the V-Twin Expo that a company called Rooster Custom Cycles was […]
Performance Machine New “Platinum Cut” Style Wheel
Published by February 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Roland Sands designed, and of course machined and sold by Performance Machine, this new “Platinum Cut” style is pushing the envelop regarding the level of detailing you can add to a custom motorcycle wheel. You already know about the “Contras Cut” look originally introduced by PM . Now the “Platinum Cut” brings some more refinement […]
Paughco Powdercoated 40-Spoke Chrome Wheels
Published by February 12th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Want to sell more spoke wheels? Powdercoat them (rim & hub) in the 2 basic colors than bikers love. Works well on new old school style bikes. Each Paughco rim and outer portion of the hub is powder coated, while spokes and inner hub section are fully chromed. For the front you can order in […]
New Avon Storm 2 Ultra Tyres. Wet Weather Capability Included.
Published by February 11th, 2010 in Editorial and Wheels.At the Avon booth during last weekend V-Twin Expo was featured the new Storm 2 Ultra tyres for riders wanting at the same time grip, mileage and wet weather capability. They are conceived to feel as good in the rain than on dry pavement. Thanks to the Tri Compound design along with Avon’s patented Advanced Variable […]
Renegade Wheels Launching Budget Priced R2 Series
Published by February 9th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Sign of the times, customization gets a little bit cheaper. Renegade Wheels offers a new line-up of motorcycle wheels starting at a very appealing price of $899.00. And as you can see by looking at the Racine model, affordable doesn’t mean looking cheap. The Racine looks very good to me with its 9 fluted spokes, […]
New Rear Wheel Set Up For Your Harley-Davidson Touring Motorcycle
Published by February 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.This is Glenndyne Design’s newest release featured at the V-Twin Expo this weekend (booth 2424). It’s called the “SET UP” and is a direct bolt-on rear wheel for Harley-Davidson touring models to match their line of internal brake front wheels. The company built a solid rear wheel, hub , pulley and rotor then drilled it […]
RC Components. From Motorcycle Wheels To Exhausts.
Published by January 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Exhaust and Wheels.Since 1989 you have known RC Components as one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle wheels for Harley and Metric bikes. New for 2010 the company is launching a line of exhausts branded udder the name of RCX-haust. As a start, RC Components proposes slip on mufflers for baggers and 6 different billet aluminum cap […]
New 23″ Renegade Custom Motorcycle Wheel
Published by January 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Tougher and tougher to come up with new wheel designs. But every year, manfacturers have to. To start the 2010 trade shows season, Renegade Wheels is proposing this 23″ Wistler design looking pretty good on all types of Harley bikes and customs, including baggers. At the V-Twin Expo, booth 2505
