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Lowell Anderson New Director Of Brands at Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice.

Published by Cyril Huze October 6th, 2017 in Events.

Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice is pleased to announce the addition of Lowell Anderson as Director of Brands. Anderson comes to the company with an extensive background in the powersports industry.

“I’m very excited to be part of the Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice family,” says Anderson. “As Director of Brands, I am looking forward to working with our brand team members to create a compelling assortment of products that is both profitable and desirable to our customers.”

Anderson previously worked as Director of Brands with J&P Cycles, responsible for the assortment, design and development of products for their private label brands, making him the perfect fit for his new role at Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice. He also led their merchandising team as well as assisted with the company’s creative marketing and branding efforts.

Prior to his position with J&P Cycles, Anderson worked as a senior manager for KTM North America, helping to create the KTM Hard Equipment product line. He also worked for Cycra Racing as the Director of Brands, creating their accessory line and an inventory management system.

Anderson is a motorcycle enthusiast who has raced both road bikes and dirt bikes. He continues to race dirt bikes as well as building metric bobbers in his spare time.

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The All-New 2018 Bonneville Speedmaster. Cruiser Awesomeness.

Published by Cyril Huze October 5th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

It was unveiled last Tuesday, and after the huge success of the Triumph Bobber launched one year ago – the fastest selling model in Triumph 115-year history – one could wonder if Triumph would be able to create another hit in such a short time. And the company didn’t disappoint, offering a Cruiser with brutally beautiful lines inspired by the brand 50”s and 60’s iconic models. What many people call pure Classic English Styling.

Yes, the Speedmaster is as shiny as the Bobber is dark, and borrows the same twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 1200cc 270-degree-crank, Bonneville T120 engine in the same rigid looking chassis and swingarm. It provide 25% more power and an amazing 42% more torque than previous Speedmaster and America models. Gas tank is typical Bonneville shape, but in an almost 1-gallon larger capacity to 3.3 gallons for an average cruising range of 176 miles, claims Triumph.

Like the Bobber Black, the Speedmaster rolls on fat 16” front and rear wire-spoke wheels slowed by Brembo brakes. But suspension was tuned with 41 mm front forks and a rear suspension optimized for a passenger weight with a dual-rate main spring and a top-out spring. ABS, traction control, riding modes (rain and road), ride-by-wire, and torque-assist clutch all come standard as with the Bobber model. But the Speedmaster features a standard cruise control.

Triumph announced not less than 130 genuine after-market parts to fit the Speedmaster. For touring, it can be dressed with a windscreen and larger bags . And for purists, fitted with a solo seat kit and some blackout parts to emphasize the bike retro DNA.

Offering good OOMPH in a vintage relax style, it looks to me like the Triumph Speedmaster, as a modern classic, could become a serious competitor of a couple of new 2018 Harley Softails and of the Polaris Indian Scout. But its price is not set yet….The bike will be in dealerships early 2018.

Triumph Motorcycles

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Joke Of The Week

Published by Cyril Huze October 5th, 2017 in Editorial.

The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate father to start a family. On the day the proxy father was due to arrive, Mr Smith, kissed his wife goodbye and said ‘Well, I am off now, the man should be here soon’. Half an hour later, just by chance, a door to door baby photographer happened to ring the doorbell hoping to make a sale. ‘Good Morning ma’am, he said, I’ve come to …….

‘Oh no need to explain’ Mrs Smith cut in’, embarrassed, ‘I’ve been expecting you’. ‘Have you really’ said the photographer. ‘Well, that is good…did you know that babies are my speciality’‘Well, that is what my husband and I hoped…please come in and have a seat’.

After a moment, she asked, blushingly…’well…where do we start’? ‘Leave everything to me, I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch, and perhaps, a couple on the bed. Sometimes the living room floor is fun…you can really spread out there’. ‘The bathtub…the couch, the bedroom and the living room floor…no wonder it didn’t work for Harry and me’

‘Well ma’am, none of us can guarantee a good one every time, but, if we try various several different positions, and I shoot from six or seven angles. I am sure you will be pleased with the result’. ‘My…that’s a lot’ gasped Mrs Smith. ‘Ma’am, in my line of work a man has to take his time…I’d rather be in and out in five minutes, but I am sure you would be disappointed with that’. ‘Don’t I know it’ said Mrs Smith quietly. Continue reading ‘Joke Of The Week’

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Harley-Davidson Is Trying to Cultivate Millennials While Catering To Loyalists. Seeking A New Generation Of riders Via Digital And Mobile

Published by Cyril Huze October 4th, 2017 in Builders.

This story first appeared in the Oct. 2, 2017, issue of Adweek magazine

Ever wanted to hop on a Harley-Davidson Iron 883 motorcycle and weave through gridlocked Manhattan streets? How about hitting the expanse of historic Route 66 while feeling your tires on the asphalt and the wind against your skin? Turns out you can—at least virtually.
Those scenarios are just two of the many available to players of the upcoming Ubisoft video game The Crew 2, an open-road racing adventure set to debut in March 2018. The game is one of the unconventional ways that Harley-Davidson, a 114-year-old legacy brand, is reaching out to millennials and women as it looks to broaden its consumer base beyond its core baby boomers.

The Crew 2 is “gender agnostic,” and like its hit predecessor, The Crew—which has amassed 12 million players—is expected to appeal to young male and female gamers and potentially anyone with a passion for motor sports, said Stephane Jankowski, producer at Ubisoft’s Ivory Tower Studio, which created the franchise.

“We used a lot of feedback from the community in developing the new game,” Jankowski said. “We’ve taken a sandbox approach where players can create their own stories and ask themselves, ‘What do I want to do today?’”

That tactic could help expand the global player pool for Ubisoft and increase the exposure and age range for Harley, which plans to integrate more models into the game’s upgrades next year. And since the franchise earned a PG-13 rating for its first installment, on par with Disney’s live-action flicks, it provides a kid-friendly antidote to the hyper-violent Grand Theft Autos of the world. (The Crew 2 hasn’t been rated yet.)

Many children, by the time they’re 8 or 9 years old, have had “a motorcycle moment,” according to Harley’s research, meaning that they’ve been exposed to riding through someone they know or via a piece of pop culture and want to experience it for themselves, said Heather Malenshek, the brand’s vp, global marketing.

“This is a no-risk environment for them to try out riding and have fun with it,” she said of The Crew 2, which offers a realistic virtual jaunt with no road rash. “And it links to our long-term goals of planting the seed with kids and young adults who can become the next generation of riders.” Continue reading ‘Harley-Davidson Is Trying to Cultivate Millennials While Catering To Loyalists. Seeking A New Generation Of riders Via Digital And Mobile’

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Mini LED Indicator Lights

Published by Cyril Huze October 4th, 2017 in Editorial and Electrical.

These small dimensions multifunction lights – turn, run or brake – use the latest SMD LED Technology for high light intensity. Machined from billet aluminum.

Very small dimensions (indicated below in mm) Front position light 12V-2.5 W) – Rear Light (12V-2 W) Thread M8. Europe Homologation.

At Rizoma Lights.

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1979 BMW R80 Boardracer

Published by Cyril Huze October 3rd, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

Can Boardracer genes be uncovered in any bike from any brand from any period? I guess yes if you use the services of a great custom builder. For this 1979 BMW R80 named “Skyway” the styling master is Jeremy Hutch from Santa Monica, California shop Hutchbilt. This project started as an average custom tweak but Jeremy could not stand the idea of producing another custom BMW. Instead, he went for a California racing style, forgetting on purpose the bike German DNA.

Front suspension was improved swapping it for one borrowed from a Yamaha R6. Almost all the bike wiring and cables are run internally inside the frame and bars. It’s true for the throttle and clutch cable systems and the micro switches from Motogadget The brake lever has been eliminated thanks to the fabrication of a custom one-foot front/rear brake system. For a more aggressive look rectangular exhaust tips were CNC machined. And for a very unique appearance this old school BMW received a Mexican blanket-style paint job… Hutchbilt

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Batwing Blades For Harley Touring Models

Published by Cyril Huze October 3rd, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.

These flexible LED strips by CIRO perfectly conform to your batwing fairing. White LED driving lights illuminate the front of your bike while also doubling as amber turn signals when activated. Low profile, black circuit boards blend in seamlessly when power is off for a stealthy look.

Easy installation with 3M automotive grade adhesive and plug-and-play electrical connectors, no drilling, splicing, or special tools are required. These Bat Blades® are designed for exterior application, so they’re ready to take on whatever weather you decide to ride in.

Ciro Bat Blades® are available for 1996-2017 Harley-Davidson Touring models. 45100 Bat Blades® ‘96-’05 $129.95, 45101 Bat Blades® ‘06-’13 $129.95, 45102 Bat Blades® ‘14-up $129.95. For more info go to CIRO or call 715 808-0027 for all of the options or visit your local Drag Specialties.

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Eleanor. Dyna Nostalgia.

Published by Cyril Huze October 2nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

A little bit more than one month ago, as Harley-Davidson’s 2018 Softail-only line-up was announced, all Dyna models disappeared. Many Harley fans and custom builders were outraged when they learn that the Dyna, considered the the pure beloved descendant of the FXR, would no more be available to purchase, ride and customize. During these last 10 years I have featured quite a few FXD’s, most turned into high performance bikes with the road-gobbling power of a rubber-mounted big Twin engine and the sporty suspension of twin rear shocks. So, I guess this feature is for all nostalgic fans of the elastomer engine mounts Dyna.

Eleanor was displayed for the 1st time beginning of September during the 20th edition of European Bike Week in Faaker See, Austria. A killer build by NCT Motorcycles showing one more time that the Dyna is a superb, if not always easy, platform to turn a Harley into an aggressive, low slung and ready to race bike. Of course, the job got started with a complete strip down, then with a heavy rear frame modification by fabricator Manuel Tilke to redefine the Dyna sportive stance. Engine kept its stock internals but was overhauled to 96 “ or 1584 cc. Continue reading ‘Eleanor. Dyna Nostalgia.’

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Annual V-Twin Expo By Easyriders Is Cancelled

Published by Cyril Huze October 1st, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Events.

With a first edition in February 2000 in Cincinnati, the V-Twin Expo by Esyriders was an annual trade show dedicated and reserved to all professionals of the V-Twin industry. Held at the Duke Energy Center, vendors were showing their new aftermarket parts and accessories to opinion leaders, journalists, distributors and motorcycle dealers while many seminars were held on the topics of the day.

When the big economic recession hit In 2008 the trade show began to struggle with each year less vendors participating and less dealers visiting it. Manufacturers tight marketing budgets, expensive exhibitor booths and cheap competition from internet letting vendors announce and explain their new products all year long accelerated the demise of the V-Twin Expo by Easyriders, one of the Assets of Paisano Publications LLC. Since April, owner of Paisano Joe Teresi is looking for a buyer of all the Group assets, including magazines Easyriders, In The Wind, Road Iron, Wrench, Tattoo and Easyriders outdoor events.

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All New Vintage Air Cleaners From Performance Machine.

Published by Cyril Huze October 1st, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.

Performance Machine designed a Vintage Air Cleaner matching the Vintage Caliper Line that they introduced a few years ago. The air cleaner case was stylistically designed with its smooth, machine-cut shapes that promote a nostalgic look. The drag-race inspired induction opening will guarantee the speed freaks to nod their heads in approval. Perhaps the obvious element staring you right in the eye is the prominently placed distinguished bolt and the PM branded outer plate, boasting the U.S.A. badge of honor.

The Vintage Air Cleaner is lightweight and low profile with PM’s proven internal crankcase breather system. It features a high flow air filter providing an increase of horsepower over the stock unit. Sold in Quality Chrome, Contrast Cut™ and Black Ops™ case finishes with a Red, Black or Chrome finished bolt. he Vintage Air Cleaner is available for FL, M8, Big Twin, and Sportster applications with a retail price of $499.95. Performance Machine.

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Carbon Fiber Inlay Bar Clamps

Published by Cyril Huze September 30th, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.

Usually, stock top bar clamps are not too exciting parts. A Cool, simple & easy custom upgrade could be these carbon inlay top clamps by Brass Balls Cycles sold in natural (MSRP $64.95) or black finish (MSRP $69.95)

• Precision machined from aircraft grade 6061 T6 billet aluminum

• Real carbon fiber is inlaid by hand into each part

• Direct replacement for stock top clamps and with a clean aggressive look

• Offered in beautiful Natural Brushed or Black anodized

• Fitment: ’74-later XL, FX, FXR, FX Dyna® and FX Softail® models with 1.0″ diameter handlebars

Coming soon are Carbon Inlay for Grips and Master Cylinder covers, plus some additional parts in the future. Made in the USA. Order online at Brass Balls Cycles or your local Biker Choice Dealer.

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Thought Of The Day

Published by Cyril Huze September 30th, 2017 in Editorial.

“The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided”

Casey Stengel

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New 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special

Published by Cyril Huze September 29th, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.

Eating up miles requires power and comfort. The new 2018 Street Glide Special is featured with a fully blacked out Milwaukee-Eight® 107 engine (1746 cc) surrounded by dark finishes flowing from headlight to exhaust. Stretched saddlebags and FLHX rear fascia accentuate the long, low profile of the tourer and create a slammed custom profile.
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Dripping in black are the engine guard, front forks, handlebars and hand controls, mirrors, turn signals, tank console, engine covers, air cleaner cover, mufflers and exhaust shields. Rear suspension are hand-adjustable emulsion rear shocks offering 15% more preload adjustment than previous low-profile touring shocks. A premium audio system features Stage I BOOM!™ speakers. The Batwing fairing features a Splitstream vent and color-matched fairing skirt

For improved fit a new, slimmer primary drive cover and the low-profile shape of the air cleaner cover provide improved rider legroom around the engine and an easier reach to the ground for many riders. All Milwaukee-Eight powered models are fitted with an assist and slip clutch with improved hydraulic actuation and 7% less clutch lever effort.

Color Options

: Vivid Black, Twisted Cherry, Bonneville Salt Denim; Hot Rod Red Flake; Anniversary: Legend Blue Denim $26,499
Hard Candy Custom™………….$28,999
Anniversary Denim…………….. $26,999
ABS Option…………………….Standard
Security System Option……….Standard
Cruise Control Option…………Standard
Premium Radio Option……….Standard
California Emissions:………………$200
Freight:………………………………$435

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2018 Daytona Flat Track Motorcycle Racing Tickets On Sale Now.

Published by Cyril Huze September 29th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.

This year, with a renewed rivalry between Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles, Flat Track Racing has risen from the dust. Today’s flat track racing new rules create maximum spectator enjoyment. There are a number of qualifying races in each class (Single and Twin ) that lead up to the 2 main events.

The 2018 American Flat Track season kicks off under the lights of DAYTONA on Thursday, March 15, 2018 with the second annual DAYTONA TT. Don’t miss an action-packed evening featuring top dirt track motorcycle racers like Jared Mees, Jake Johnson and Kenny Coolbeth Jr. battling on a custom track  re-engineered to be bigger, better and faster in 2018. Tickets start at just $24 with special kids pricing available. Guarantee your seats now! Call 1-800-PITSHOP (photos @ H. Roesler for C. Huze)

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New Harley-Davidson Men’s Convertible Mid-Layer Jacket

Published by Cyril Huze September 29th, 2017 in Merchandise.

As cold winds start to build momentum this fall, layer up with new Harley-Davidson gear. Insulating your body to retain heat by trapping air next to a base layer of clothing allows a rider’s energy to be focused on the ride, where it belongs.

This versatile Men’s Convertible Packable Mid-Layer Jacket (98582-17VM, $130.00*) gives you two-in-one style with the zip-off sleeves – one moment it’s a jacket; the next it’s a vest.

And because the lightweight layer features body mapping stretch panels, this non-bulking gear layers effortlessly under a riding jacket for extra defense against the cold.

The quilted 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation helps ensure comfort in the chilliest forecasts. Great on its own or under gear, this versatile men’s casual jacket folds up into the back pocket so it’s easy to tuck into a saddlebag.

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Joke Of The Week

Published by Cyril Huze September 29th, 2017 in Editorial.

Hi, Honey! Before you return from your business trip overseas, I thought I’d better let you know about the little accident I had with our F-150 pickup truck yesterday when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately it wasn’t too bad and I didn’t get hurt, so please don’t worry about me.

I was coming home and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake, while I was talking on my cell phone. The garage door is slightly bent but fortunately, the truck came to a halt when it bumped into your new Ferrari. Thankfully, it missed our bikes.

I am really sorry, but I know that you will forgive me. You know how much I love you and care for you, my sweetheart. Your loving wife, Doris.

P.S: Your girlfriend phoned. She is pregnant…

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Fairing Lower Door Pockets For Harley Touring Models

Published by Cyril Huze September 28th, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.

These handy Kuryakyn pouches mount directly over the factory lower fairing panels, providing a convenient storage option to keep smaller items secure and at your fingertips.

They are UV-tested premium formed vinyl construction offering trength, durability and shape retention whether empty or full. An interior mesh partition keeps items organized, while heavy-duty magnetic closures ensure secure storage and easy opening or closing of the top lid.

Fairing Lower Door Pockets measure 6.25” tall x 2” wide x 6.5” long and fit the following Harley-Davidson® models: ’14-’17 FLHTK/L/SE, ’16-’17 FLTRU, ’15-’16 FLTRUSE, ’14-’17 FLHTCUTG, & ’15-’17 FLHXSE. Sold in pair MSRP $59,99.

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Welcome To The Slick Rick’s Streamliner Diner

Published by Cyril Huze September 28th, 2017 in Editorial and Painters.

Famed Hot Rod Artist Larry Grossman is at it again with his latest -and maybe greatest! – new print “Kool Kats and Hot Dogs at Slick Rick’s Streamliner Diner”. Hangin’ at this way-cool 1930’s Streamlined Deco Diner is an assortment of Kool Kats, Kittens, and their pooches. In the diner’s window, a sign which reads: “Special today – bring a dog and get a free hot dog”). And note the hot cowgirl babe looking like she’d like to get picked-up by the dude in the beautiful ’29 Ford Pick-up! Continue reading ‘Welcome To The Slick Rick’s Streamliner Diner’

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Lighted Batwing Fairing Vent Trims

Published by Cyril Huze September 28th, 2017 in Editorial.

Ciro may have designed the most appealing and innovative fairing vent trim until now. The Ciro Lighted Vent Trim utilizes white light pipe technology to create a one-of-a-kind lighting effect on your Harley 2014-up Batwing fairing.

Easy installation with the LED light module, plugging directly into the stock wiring harness with no cutting, drilling, or splicing necessary. This piece will not affect the function of the OEM vent airflow. An unlit fairing vent trim version is also available. Go to Ciro 3D for all of the options or visit your local Drag Specialties dealer.

40010 Fairing Vent Trim-Lighted, Chrome $69.95, 40011 Fairing Vent Trim-Unlit, Chrome $39.95, 40012 Fairing Vent Trim-Light, Black $69.95, 40013 Fairing Vent Trim-Unlit, Black $39.95

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On November 14, Live Online Public Auction Of The Late John Parham’s Barn Finds

Published by Cyril Huze September 27th, 2017 in Builders and Events.

The family of John Parham, founder of J&P Cycles and the President of the Board of Directors of the non-profit National Motorcycle Museum, has hired Liquid Asset Partners to hold an auction of Parham’s “barn finds” – personal property that’s never been shown in the National Motorcycle Museum. Motorcycles, Cars, Parts and Historical Artifacts will be auctioned off in a live and online auction on November 14.

John Parham created an amazing legacy with the creation of J&P Cycles and his direction of the National Motorcycle Museum. Along the way, John nearly filled a couple of “back barns” with motorcycles, bicycles, parts, gas pumps, cars and more barn find buys that never made it into the already full National Motorcycle Museum.

“We’ve been hired to help empty the ‘back barns’ so the Parham family can focus their energy on running the Museum,” said Bill Melvin, owner of Liquid Asset Partners. “Though none of the sale items are Museum property, Jill Parham will be donating 20% of the net proceeds of the sale to the National Motorcycle Museum.”

The live auction will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Anamosa, Iowa. The lot list will be available in early October. Online bidding will be available through Proxibid at Liquid Asset Partners. 10% Buyer’s Premium onsite. 13% Buyers Premium online.

Liquid Asset Partners will be welcoming other consignments. Please call 616-719-5917 for consignment information.

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S&S Cycle Just Released Black Edition V124 Performance Engines

Published by Cyril Huze September 27th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.

S&S Cycle’s line of blacked-out performance engines now includes their monster V124. Packing 128Hp and 133ft lb of torque, the Black Edition V124 is a straight bolt in for the 1984-1999 carbureted big twins and includes S&S G carb and S&S Super Stock ignition.

At 10.8:1 compression and 4-1/8″ bore X 4-5/8″ stroke the V124 represents more than double the factory horsepower and torque, yet includes a two year warranty.

Save the hassle of a rebuild and bolt in the power and reliability of an S&S engine! For more information, go to S&S Cycle Black Edition.

Fitment
1984-1999 Carbureted Chassis
Custom Chassis designed for Harley-Davidson® Evolution® Engines
Features and Benefits
Huge Power increase over stock engine
124 cubic inch displacement
4 1/8″ Bore
4 5/8″ Stroke
640 Cam
1.671″ diameter Crankpin
.927″ Wristpin
Piston Cooling Jets
S&S Forged Pistons
10.8:1 Compression
S&S 3 Piece Flywheel
HVHP Oil Pump
Electric Compression Releases
S&S Super G Carburetor
S&S Slasher Air Cleaner
S&S Superstock Ignition
*Will require high performance clutch

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Championship Of The Americas At AIMExpo. The Main Winners.

Published by Cyril Huze September 27th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

One of the main highlights of any bike show is always the competition between custom builders. Last week, The Championship Of The Americas organized by Bob Kay at the AIMExpo gathered some of the best builders wishing to win the competition to qualify and get a free trip for the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building to be held during INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany (October 3-8 2018).

This year a total of 31 bikes were entered into COTA, from 24 different builders, with each entered into one of four classes – Free Style, Performance Custom, Retro Custom, and Street Custom. Additionally, all attendees at AIMExpo casted votes to determine a People’s Choice winner.

The overall winner in the category Free Style is Tim Dixon of Gas Axe Chop Shop in Tennessee. Visitors of AIMExpo also picked as winner in the People ’s Choice class, Mark Atkinson of Utah with a BMW Alpha inspired by a concept imagined by Turkish designer Mehmet Doruk Erdem. (please, pardon pictures quality due to difficult trade show lighting)

RESULTS

Free Style
1st – Tim Dixon
2nd – Matt Olsen
3rd – Wayne Burgess
4th – Austin Andrella
5th – Jack DeAgazio
People’s Choice
Mark Atkinson
Performance Custom
Pat Patterson
Restro Custom
Austin Andrea
Street Custom
Dusty Pine

Freestyle Class. 1st place, Best Of Show, Trip To Germany Winner, Tim Dixon (Gas Axe Chop Shop, TN)

Freestyle Class, 2nd place, Matt Olsen.

Freestyle Class. 3rd place. Wayne Burgess.

Freestyle Class. 4th place. Austin Andrella.

People Choice. Winner Mark Atkinson.

Performance Custom Class. Winner, Pat Patterson

Retro Custom Class. Winner Austin Andrea

Street Custom Class. Winner Dusty Pine

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Tyler Malinky From Lowbrow Customs Recaptures Land Speed Record

Published by Cyril Huze September 26th, 2017 in Editorial.

Tyler Malinky, founder and CEO of Lowbrow Customs, has successfully reclaimed a land speed record on his 1955 Triumph motorcycle. Starting his land speed racing career in 2010, he has set record speeds in five different classes, including the A-VG 750 record back in 2011. “It feels great to set a goal and then accomplish it, especially when that goal is difficult to achieve, such as a land speed record,” said Malinky.

The new record is 124.593 mph on his 1955 Triumph, which was originally only 33 horsepower at the crankshaft. Malinky’s custom-built race bike ‘Poison Ivy’ touts almost double the power and torque of the original. “Going fast is fun no matter what, but taking something slow and making it go faster than it should is what I enjoy,” said Malinky, “especially when I built it in my home garage out of swap meet junk, tubing and sheet metal.” Continue reading ‘Tyler Malinky From Lowbrow Customs Recaptures Land Speed Record’

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Cobra Head Pipes For Harley-Davidson Milwaukee Eight Baggers

Published by Cyril Huze September 26th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.

The Harley Milwaukee Eight, called by the mother factory as the next generation of V-Twin engines for Touring bikes, is attracting many exhaust manufacturers. Among the available choice, these Cobra Head Pipes to compliment the inner workings of the new engine.

This all-new exhaust system uses a massive pulse chamber to amplify exhaust scavenging and produce the kind of power riders expect. This header was designed to work with all 2017 Bagger mufflers, so there is no confusion when trying to find the perfected header/muffler combination.

Offered in Chrome $545.95 or Black $629.95 and with 12mm bungs in the stock location. Available at your Bikers Choice and Drag Specialties through your Cobra USA dealer.

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Her Name Is Betty And She’s A Classic

Published by Cyril Huze September 25th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

The Harley Shovelhead from the AMF era (model years 1970-1981) had a bad reputation. Yes, it has been mocked with nicknames like “Hardly Ableson”, “Hardly Driveable,” and “Hogly Ferguson”. It was partly unjustified because many Shovel didn’t have more issues that many irons of that time. Yes, Shovels will probably weep or seep and sometimes even leak.

But today the Shovel is acknowledged as one of the best engines ever produced by the mother factory, even under the AMF ownership. To the point that the Shovelhead, as a bike or as a motor, has never been so desirable and expensive since the Evo replaced it. Continue reading ‘Her Name Is Betty And She’s A Classic’

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Vanguard Premium, Advanced Carbon Fiber And Titanium Motorcycle Helmets

Published by Cyril Huze September 24th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.

Vanguard is complementing its line of helmets launched this past May with a new full-face version. These new helmets, developed in partnership with helmet manufacturer Veldt and riding tech innovator Fusar, are fully ECE/DOT-approved and stated as among the lightest and closest fitting that can be found in the market. They can optionally be factory-fitted with Fusar Bluetooth headsets and combined with the Fusar Handlebar Remote Control, giving access to the newest technology and app for motorcycling.

The “FF Carbon” and “FF Alu” helmets are made with the best components – Toray carbon fiber, AkzoNobel paint and titanium hardware – and are manufactured according to the best techniques in the industry, delivering safety, convenience, comfort and style to the rider. Continue reading ‘Vanguard Premium, Advanced Carbon Fiber And Titanium Motorcycle Helmets’

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