Published by Cyril Huze December 27th, 2013
in Editorial.
A guy goes to a female dentist to have a tooth extracted. She pulled out a large syringe to give an anesthetic shot. “No way, no needles! I hate needles!” the man exclaimed.
So she started to hook up the nitrous oxide tank, and the man said, “I can’t do the gas thing. Just the thought of having a mask on my face suffocates me!
The dentist then asked the patient if he had any objections to taking a pill. “No,” he says, “I’m fine with pills.” So the dentist gave him two little blue pills and he swallowed them.
“What are those?” he asked. “Viagra,” she replied. “I’ll be damned,” said the patient, “I didn’t know Viagra worked as a pain killer.” “It doesn’t,” said the dentist, “But it will give you something to hold on to when I pull your tooth.”
Published by Cyril Huze December 26th, 2013
in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
Find your stuff faster with the new Premium Tour-Pak® Lid Fitted Lining with Organizer (P/N 53000392, $159.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories.
Designed specifically to fit the Tour-Pak® luggage on 2014 Harley-Davidson® Touring motorcycles, the lid liner features a soft-touch black-felt finish to reduce noise, and convenient storage pouches to keep smaller items secure and at hand.
Four flap pouches, and one mesh and one clear pocket keep keys, cell phones, glasses, and documents handy. Hook-and-loop fasteners secure the one-piece formed lining to the lid, so it’s easy to remove for cleaning and maintenance.
This liner fits the 2014 Electra Glide® Ultra Classic®, Ultra Limited, and Tri-Glide® Ultra, and models equipped with King or Chopped Tour-Pak® luggage. More info at Harley-Davidson’s Website.
Published by Cyril Huze December 26th, 2013
in Editorial and Videos.
Except picking up rolls of sushi, there is not much I can do with chopsticks (also called “hashi” or “otemoto” in Japanese) Thanks to the sticks tapering to a finely pointed end, Makoto Endo has invented a technique to use them has an utensil for painting. He is a graphic designer, illustrator now based in New York and motorcycles being his passion, they became his subjects for chopsticks painting. If you send a photo to Endo at makotoendo1234@gmail.com, I’ll paint it for you, always with black ink on a 53″X70-80″ paper or canvas. Price for his renderings range from $1500 to $2000 depending of the complexity of lines of your motorcycle. After the jump see a video, unfortunately shot with a very shaky camera, showing him at work creating his art, undisturbed by people walking around him… Continue reading ‘The Art Of Motorcycles With Chopsticks And Black Ink.’
Published by Cyril Huze December 26th, 2013
in Accessories, Customs and Driveline.
These shift linkages are made out of billet aluminum for the rod part with polished stainless aircraft quality rod ends. Available in chrome or black anodized for Harley Sportsters 2004-up ($99.95) and Softails & Touring models 1986-up ($149.95, transmission lever included) At Landmark Manufacturing.
Published by Cyril Huze December 25th, 2013
in Editorial and Legal.
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention appointed a federal task force made up of 15 members to recommend that all US states enact mandatory motorcycle helmet laws, regardless of age or experience. Dubbed the Community Preventive Services Task Force, the group offers recommendations to the CDC and provides reports to the U.S. Congress on matters pertaining to community preventative services and policies to improve health.
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has long been an advocate for adult choice laws and suggests that it would be more advantageous to work to prevent motorcycle accidents in the first place than impose laws whose protective/preventative merit is questionable. According to the AMA’s “Position in Support of Voluntary Helmet Use,” the “AMA believes that adults should have the right to voluntarily decide when to wear a helmet…The AMA asserts that helmet use alone is insufficient to ensure a motorcyclist’s safety.” Continue reading ‘In 2014 A Fed Task Force Will Be Pushing Again The US Mandatory Helmet Law’
Published by Cyril Huze December 25th, 2013
in Controls, Customs and Editorial.
Like in a fictional horror movie, Zombies are taking over your motorcycle, all possible parts down to your brake pedal. Thank Kuryakyn for this Zombie invasion offering many Zombie accessories so you can carry this theme throughout your bike. Featured here the brake pedal pad, shift peg and floorboard. The Zombie brake pedal pad fits: All FXST Models (except FXSBSE), ’08-’11 Rocker Models, ’93-’13 Dyna Wide Glides, ’08-’13 Dyna Fat Bob (except FXDFSE/2) with Forward Controls, & all Küryakyn Forward Controls. All Electra Glides, Road Glides, Trikes, Street Glides, Tour Glides, Road Kings, & ’86-’13 FLST Models, ’12-’13 Dyna Switchback. $39.99. At Kuryakyn.
Published by Cyril Huze December 24th, 2013
in Controls, Customs and Editorial.
These handle bars are a swedged tubing where they step down to 1” diameter for the factory hand controls.
They are set up for both Fly by wire throttle or cable applications, and are also set up for heated grips as well.
The Misfit Street Rage Bar 12” (top picture) comes in chrome or black. The Misfit Brawler Bar 8″ & 14”comes in chrome or black as well.
You can see the complete line of handlebars and grips by going to Misifit Industries. More info, call 877-647-3489.
Published by Cyril Huze December 24th, 2013
in Builders, Editorial and Videos.
In a push to help new custom builders and to inspire others to pursue their passions, a documentary from aspiring filmmaker Gabriel Priestley currently doing his senior year at the University Of New Mexico, about a young motorcycle builder named Met Haynes (Haynes Custom Iron.) Building bikes makes him a much happier person …
Published by Cyril Huze December 23rd, 2013
in Builders, Customs and Events.
Published by Cyril Huze December 22nd, 2013
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
I have no doubt it can be a lot of fun. You throttle – no hill or pushing required – and this drift trike with a 6.5 hp motor will take you to about 32 mph for some drifts that will make any grown man giggle like a school girl. Frame in CNC bent out of .095 Benteler chromoly, fully tig welded, built and assembled in house.
Front wheel is 26 x 3” with optional brake and rear wheels have plastic sleeves, ready for insanely fun slides. 2014 pricing starts at $2000.00, powder coated and ready to ride. Some available options for motor upgrade, custom controls, etc Contact on my behalf August Agner at 336-602-3972, or Facebook or SFD Industries
Published by Cyril Huze December 22nd, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.
Front-end upgrades are now available from Öhlins for Adventure bikes and Dual-Purpose motorcycles. The Öhlins FKA 100-series drop-in Cartridge Kits benefit from the lineage of Öhlins championship-winning road-racing kits, with applications for many medium weight models of burly bikes.
Tuned for riding long miles on difficult terrain, the Öhlins Cartridge Kits provide smooth comfort everywhere, from riding tame routes to crossing insane roots, from tarmac to terrain. Developed from NIX technology, in which the compression and rebound damping are segregated to separate fork legs, these Cartridge Kits multiply and maximize the damping performance available within the confines of factory fork tubes. Continue reading ‘Front End Cartridge Kit Upgrades For Riding The UnRoads’
Published by Cyril Huze December 21st, 2013
in Controls, Customs and Editorial.
One way to clean your handlebars and complete the vintage bike look you are after is this kit of 2 stainless steel, all-weather 12V momentary mini switches. Housing in CNC-cut billet aluminum. Rugged and durable and available in black or chrome.
Sold with colored wiring and instructions and all necessary mounting hardware. Suggested retail price is $39.95 For more information, go to Drag Specialties or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.
Published by Cyril Huze December 21st, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.
Did the car ready to maneuver see you? Lightning Strike is a motorcycle visibility/safety system created by Judd Smith, a retired engineer from Honeywell Aerospace. It is designed to make a motorcycle more visible on the road. The system uses high-intensity LED lights equal to that seen on a police motorcycle, only the system doesn’t uset use red or blue lights. The way Lightning Strike works is by simply pressing a button, just like a horn. If you feel a car driver is going to pull-out on you or turn left in front of you, hit the button and the front of the bike lights up. Let go of the button and it turns off. Watch the video demonstration. More info at 480-209-9764.
Published by Cyril Huze December 20th, 2013
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Published by Cyril Huze December 20th, 2013
in Builders and Editorial.
Indian Motorcycle Coming To India. Indian Motorcycle to follow Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Ducati in India in late January 2014. The new Indian Chiefs will be the 3 other choices in the high-end cruiser market for Indians with deep pockets. The first dealership should be in Dehli, followed by 2 more outlets in Mumbai and Bangalore. Polaris has already a presence in India with its ATVs and also inked an agreement with the Eicher Group to launch in 2015 a range of personal mobility vehicles.
Triumph Announces Record Annual Sales But An Operating Loss. Triumph sold 52,089 motorcycles from its fiscal year 2013, setting a new company record for annual sales. The 52,089 motorcycles sold represent a 6.4% increase on the 48,957 motorcycles sold in the previous fiscal year. At the same time, the company announced an operating loss of £95,000 (US$ 155,300), the company’s first time in the red since 2009. Much of the operating loss was caused by foreign currency exchanges and the cost of starting up manufacturing facilities in Brazil and India. In Brazil, Triumph claims a 3.4% market share of sales for motorcycles 500cc and larger in just its first year of operation.
Erik Buell Racing To Enter 2014 World Superbike Championship. Erik Buell Racing (EBR) will compete in the 2014 Superbike World Championship (WSBK) under the ‘Team Hero EBR’ banner. In contrast with MotoGP where purpose-built machines are used and continually enhanced, the WSBK will only accept motorcycles that are tuned versions of those available for sale to the public. EBR will be expected to produce 125 units of the 1190 TX before offering the bike for entry in the WSBK series. By 30 June 2014, they must produce a total of 500 bikes, with a grand total of 1,000 by the end of the year itself. This amounts to approximately three bikes built a day, a substantial demand from a small manufacturer. Not only will these figures have to be repeated in 2015, but EBR also have to sell these units. Since there are, as yet, no sales statistics on the EBR 1190 RX, it’s difficult to draw any conclusions on how EBR might fare in the process. Continue reading ‘Fast Motorcycle Industry News’
Published by Cyril Huze December 19th, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Owning a Bagger and wanting to go faster? Good news coming from S&S Cycle with these T111, T124 and T124LC Long Block Engines that will bolt into your stock touring chassis (Special Head machining – Fits stock length intake manifolds)
They are sold without the fuel system so you can use what you have and save some money, or use any performance system you like. Naturally S&S Cycle recommends an S&S throttle body and a Dynojet® Power Vision® tuner!
The T111 is the ultimate sport touring engine, while the T124 is just what you need for a hot rod bagger. The T124LC is a slightly lower compression version of the T124 with 640 Easy Start gear drive cams that is ideally suited for heavier bikes and trikes, plus it’s more tolerant of variations in fuel quality. Continue reading ‘New S&S Cycle 111″ And 124″ Long Block Engines For Touring Chassis 2007-Up.’
Published by Cyril Huze December 19th, 2013
in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.
Published by Cyril Huze December 18th, 2013
in Builders and Videos.
A Harley playing the notes of the Christmas classic “Silent Night”…
Published by Cyril Huze December 18th, 2013
in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Seats.
The very distinctive Boat Tail fender/seat/taillight combo rear section was produced by Harley-Davidson only in 1971 for its Super Glide and Sportster models.
Today it’s a highly sought after part and because Sportsters are trending again, several after-market vendors propose their own improved version.
This one comes from Japan and can be adapted to current Sportsters without any modification to the frame.
The fender section is unpainted fiberglass measuring 2 ft 6 5/16″ x 1 ft 1/64″ (77 x 30.5 cm) and sold with the integral round taillight and necessary hardware for installation. The seat pad section comes with the kit and can be ordered in 2 styles of leather checkering pattern. A creation by Bull Original and sold in Europe by W & W Cycles AG
Published by Cyril Huze December 18th, 2013
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Most of you never heard of Hesketh Motorcycles. So, a little bit of history. In the 70’s, Hesleth Racing was a Formula 1 team with famous British pilot James Hunt at the wheel. Strong of his F1 racing experience, team owner Lord Hesketh decided to cross over to motorcycling to create a new high end all British motorcycle. The first factory model was born in 1981 under the name Hesketh V1000 followed by the Vampire in 1983. Both bikes were the first British bikes to be fitted with 4 valves per cylinder and twin overhead camshafts. Continue reading ‘Nod To Formula One Racing. The New Hesketh 24 Motorcycle With Fuel Tank Below Engine.’
Published by Cyril Huze December 18th, 2013
in Builders, Editorial and Videos.
Accelerating harder and going faster, the Zero SR is the new flagship e-bike of the company. The Zero SR ($16,995) features a larger 660 amp motor controller that provides 24% more power and 56% higher torque, delivering 106 ft-lbs. Going to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. All 2014 models can use an optional $2,495 Z-Force Power Tank that extends the riding range up to 171 miles in city travel. Zero Motorcycles.
Published by Cyril Huze December 18th, 2013
in Editorial.
The doctor said, ‘Joe, the good news is I can cure your headaches. The bad news is that it will require castration. You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press on your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles.’
Joe was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live for.He had no choice but to go under the knife. When he left the hospital, he was without a headache for the first time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of himself.
As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life.
He saw a men’s clothing store and thought, ‘That’s what I need… A new suit…’ He entered the shop and told the salesman, ‘I’d like a new suit’. The elderly tailor eyed him briefly and said, ‘Let’s see…. Size 44 long.’ Joe laughed, ‘That’s right, how did you know?’ ‘Been in the business 60 years!’ the tailor said. Joe tried on the suit it fit him perfectly. Continue reading ‘Joke Of The Week’
Published by Cyril Huze December 17th, 2013
in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Published by Cyril Huze December 17th, 2013
in Editorial.
All your digital life in a clean dashboard displaying the numbers that matter to you.
From the number of emails that landed in your mailbox and that you will have to read or trash, to the number of comments posted on your social networks, to the number of miles you have run this week, to the latest quote of your preferred stocks, to the weather temperatures, to a display of time with and alerts, etc. Just pick on your smart phone (Apple iOS or Android) the apps you want to appear in each gauge, then pair them with the dashboard. Customization is almost endless. $130. See a demo at Quirky Nimbus Dashboard.
