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Good Morning From Germany. Participating To The 2013 Custom Chrome Europe Dealer And Bike Show

Published by Cyril Huze March 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Events.

Just landed in Germany after a red eye flight. Breakfast at the Frankfurt airport then direction Mainz, where I will participate as a guest and cover this weekend the 2013 edition of the Custom Chrome Europe And Bike Show.

It’s one of the most prestigious events in Europe reserved to Dealers and Builders on Saturday March 23rd, then open to the public on Sunday March 24th. Particularity of this event: bike builders and public come from all over Europe and speak many different languages, but almost all some broken English…Strong of 15 years of experience the CCE Show Team is one of the most experienced worldwide in organizing and dealing with such a diverse and multi-language environment,

In the next few days and probably weeks, I will feature the most interesting European bikes and parts that I am going to discover during this coming weekend. If time permits, I may also visit and report from the shops of long time custom builder friends. Stay tuned.

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Barnett Low Profile Lock-Up Pressure Plate. Pressure Increases With RPM’s.

Published by Cyril Huze March 21st, 2013 in Customs and Driveline.

The all new Barnett “Low Profile” Lock-up Pressure Plate for 1998-13 Harley Davidson Big Twins (except 2013 CVO/SE) is specifically designed to fit under stock or aftermarket primary and derby covers and increases the capacity of your stock clutch while keeping lever effort to a minimum- even with big inch motors! It’s done by using stainless steel weighted arms that progressively increase pressure to the clutch as RPM’s increase. Continue reading ‘Barnett Low Profile Lock-Up Pressure Plate. Pressure Increases With RPM’s.’

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Kate Moss Models For Matchless’s Debut Motorcycle Clothing Line

Published by Cyril Huze March 21st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.

Matchless is UK oldest motorcycle brand and was acquired earlier this year by the Malenotti Brothers (former Bellstaff owners) whose main objective is to use the famous name to launch a collection of leather and washed cotton jackets designed for customers regardless of whether they ride or not a motorcycle…To launch this “motorcycle clothing” collection, they have enlisted famous top model Kate Moss dressed/undressed in leather pieces. Is it important? No/Yes, because each time a motorcycle is featured in a soon to be famous advertising campaign, I believe it’s good for our industry.

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Triumph Unveiled Bonneville And Speed Triple Special Editions

Published by Cyril Huze March 20th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.

Triumph Motorcycles has revealed special edition SE models of the Bonneville and Speed Triple at very attractive prices (respectively $7,999 and $13,999) These 2 models will probably attract a wide range of bikers from new and young riders to baby boomers attracted by the Triumph retro and timeless style.

The Bonneville SE features the usual 865 cc motor, lots of chrome, cast aluminum wheels, a front end with a Thruxton headlight and new turn signals, a new seat with stitching, black mirrors and a very distinctive look with a red frame in contrast to a matte black and red cranberry paint.

The Special Edition Speed Triple is also based on the current standard model powered by Triumph’s 1050cc three-cylinder engine.It features carbon fiber front mudguard, side pods, tank cover panel and inner radiator panels.

The color-matched fly screen, belly pan and seat cowl all come as standard, as well as finishing details such as a rubber tank pad and clear rear light. A new-styled clutch, alternator and sprocket cover add to the makeover. Paint Job Special Edition paint job is matte graphite on a blue frame with twin matte-blue decals, blue wheel pinstripes, new-styled mirrors and black silencer heat shields, handlebars and clamps.

Both models will be displayed for sale at dealerships on May 1st.

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Digital Versus Paper. Paper Will Never Disappear…

Published by Cyril Huze March 20th, 2013 in Videos.

Will paper survive against digital media. A TV commercial that everybody can understand, in any language, and providing the definitive answer… (Via advertising agency Leo Burnett)

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Corbin Dual Touring Saddle for Victory Vision

Published by Cyril Huze March 20th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.

For the Vision, Corbin puts the emphasis on “Touring” and fully maximizes the seating platform for best possible weight distribution. The Dual Touring Saddle For Victory Vision features an ergonomically designed shape giving you support and comfort tot last all day. On the inside, Corbin’s exclusive Comfort Cell® foam material gives firm support that conforms to your body. A host of options like backrests and seat heaters make this saddle extremely versatile too.

The Corbin Dual Touring Saddle accepts 2 optional removable rider’s backrests for added back support. The backrests are fully adjustable to provide a tailored fit to individual’s posture. In the front, Corbin has engineered a second adjustment that allows the position of the rest to be adjusted fore/aft. This special hardware also allows the backrest to fold down to ease mounting the bike. Saddle works with a variety of backrest styles.

Corbin’s Comfort Cell® foam provides a nice firm perch that supports your body indefinitely and doesn’t cave in like softer materials. Comfort Cell Cell® feels firm when you first ride on it, but it is this support that gives you daylong comfort. Notice also, the amount of vertical support offered by the bucket design of the Corbin saddle… over 5.5″ of vertical support or 16″ with a backrest installed!

The built-in Corbin’s Dual Tour saddle is available with or without built-in electric seats. This option provides a very nice bit of luxury especially on those chilly morning rides. If you’ve never ridden on a heated seat, you’ll be amazed at how well this raises riding comfort. On the Corbin saddle, they’ve separated the switches and placed each one conveniently along the left side of the seating platform. This makes them very easy to locate while riding and with gloved hands. Continue reading ‘Corbin Dual Touring Saddle for Victory Vision’

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Brass Pushrod Covers

Published by Cyril Huze March 19th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.

Add another touch of old school on your bike with these Paughco Pushrod clips. Guaranteed to be a perfect fit stock Harley replacement on the following applications:

1940 thru 1947 Knuckleheads, 1970 thru 1984 Shovelheads and 1984 thru 1999 EVO engines P/N STF440, 4-hole style $43.95 and P/N STFK40 Knurled $65.95. Applications for 1948 thru 1965 Panheads and 1957 thru 1985 Sportster engines P/N STF348, 3-hole style $39.95 and STFK48 Knurled $59.95.

Made from solid brass the clips are sold in set of 4, offered in both Knurled and 3 or 4 Hole designs.

Available from Paughco dealers worldwide, or online at Paughco or call 775-246-5738

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Playboy Playmate-Autographed Victory Cross Country Up for Auction

Published by Cyril Huze March 19th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.

Victory Motorcycles and Playboy have teamed up to support the great work of Operation Gratitude, and they’re offering riders the chance to bid on a Playmate-autographed Victory Cross Country – with 100% of proceeds from the bike auction going to Operation Gratitude, a charitable organization dedicated to providing material and emotional support to America’s armed forces and their families.

The Sunset Red 2013 Victory Cross Country available in the March 21-28 auction appeared on the cover of the 2013 Victory catalog along with Playboy Playmate Raquel Pomplun. The bike has been autographed by Raquel, Anna Sophia Berglund and Ciara Price, the three Playmates featured in the Victory catalog, which was shot at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles last summer.

“The auction’s winning bidder will be riding a 2013 Victory bagger loaded with attitude and performance, and all proceeds will go to Operation Gratitude to support its outstanding programs,” said Steve Menneto, Polaris Vice President of Motorcycles. Continue reading ‘Playboy Playmate-Autographed Victory Cross Country Up for Auction’

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New Le Pera Outcast Seat For 2008-Up Touring Harleys

Published by Cyril Huze March 19th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.

Many riders are asking for a comfortable full length tourer seat with a tapered fast back. But as Le Pera says: “but they don’t want a sofa on the back of their bike”. LePera is introducing the Outcast Seat offering comfort for the rider with a removable back rest providing the sought after extra support.

Rider area measures a full 15″ wide. Simply remove the back rest and you have a custom look to show off your bike. This seat is also available in a “long legs” version for the rider that needs extra leg room.

Le Pera’s Outcast is specifically designed for direct fitment to 2008 and later touring bikes only. Pricing starts at just $679.00. Contact your Le Pera dealer or for information, visit Le Pera Website.

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Breathometer. World’s First Smartphone Breathalyzer.

Published by Cyril Huze March 19th, 2013 in Editorial and Videos.

Drink Smart. Be Safe. Breathometer, the world’s first smartphone breathalyzer will be available this summer and consumers can start pre-ordering today for only $20. In a study conducted by Breathometer and Sodahead, 64% of respondents admitted driving/riding while intoxicated or having been a passenger with a driver under the influence of alcohol. 67 percent know someone that has been involved in an accident involving someone under the influence and 80 percent know someone that has received a DUI or DWI…

“Breathometer wasn’t created just to address the risks associated with drinking and driving,” said Charles Michael Yim, Founder & CEO of Breathometer. “but to help people, their friends and family, all to make smart and safer choices when consuming alcohol. Real time BAC measurement is the first step.” Continue reading ‘Breathometer. World’s First Smartphone Breathalyzer.’

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Epic Chopper By Darwin Motorcycles

Published by Cyril Huze March 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

This chopper by Darwin Motorcycles was built as a new model to complete the shop offerings. Conceived as a riding bike with enough custom features to please the individualist who want to ride in style, Epic is a narrative of the custom after-market parts that Daw Holdsworth prefers to use in most of his built. Continue reading ‘Epic Chopper By Darwin Motorcycles’

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Norton Motorcycles Announced New World Headquarters

Published by Cyril Huze March 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

Norton Ltd. purchased the historic Donington Hall, which will serve as its new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Situated on 26 acres of classic English countryside and located within the Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit race complex, the new head office and production facilities are situated less than a mile from Norton’s current manufacturing plant. The company will first transition its corporate and engineering staff to the new location, and then subsequently prepare for transfer of its manufacturing to the site.

As Norton readies itself to increase production and enter new markets worldwide, staying true to its mainstay of quality without compromise and ‘Built in Britain by British hands’ remains a top priority. As such, the company has been bringing more and more manufacturing in-house, and the new location now permits the company to continue to mature and grow within its existing locale. Continue reading ‘Norton Motorcycles Announced New World Headquarters’

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The New Indian Thunder Stroke 111 Motor. The Video.

Published by Cyril Huze March 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.

Introduced March 9th in Daytona Beach, the new Indian Thunder Stroke 111™ motor is using Indian Motorcycle past achievements as inspiration. Company’s objective? A lofty goal: to build the best power plant on the road today. The Thunder Stroke 111™ is true to its heritage and looks, as well as power. Producing over 115 foot pounds of torque, it delivers smooth, reliable and abundant power.

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Fast Motorcycle Industry News

Published by Cyril Huze March 17th, 2013 in Builders and Events.

Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson Consolidating Its Operations In And Around Daytona. After closing and selling the store in Boca Raton, (2009) dealership in Pompano Beach (2010), then selling the dealership in Fort Lauderdale (December 2012), then regrouping its operations in Sunrise, Rossmeyer’s sold the Sunrise dealership at 201 International Parkway on March 8, 2013 to the Chester Group. Roosmeyer’s has no more dealerships in South Florida and is consolidation in and around Daytona. The Chester Group already has Harley dealerships in five cities: Mesa, Arizona; Twin Falls, Idaho Falls and Pocatello in Idaho; and Reno, Nevada. It also has stores that sell Harley clothes and merchandise in Reno and Jackson, Wyoming. The new Harley-Davidson dealership in Sunrise is now called Chester’s Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson

Ducati Motorcycle Dealers To Get Access To Audi financing. Less than 1 year after the Audi Group purchased Ducati,dUS Ducati Dealers will have access to Audi Financing. The announcement was ade by Ducati CEO Gabriele Del Torchio, Del Torchio said. “And I think this will be a tremendous improvement of our ability to further our presence in the North American market. For the time being, we’ve already established relations here in Europe. The program is going very well in Italy, and quite soon we will add France and Germany. But in America I think we will be ready for next year.” In 2012, Ducati delivered 44,102 motorcycles, breaking records in terms of deliveries, production and profits.

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Extended Nacelle For Raked Harley Road King

Published by Cyril Huze March 16th, 2013 in Chassis, Editorial and Electrical.

More you rake your bike and more your headlight will light up the sky, which is of course not its purpose…With a traditional headlight , it’s an easy fix. With a Nacelle, the only way to fix this issue is to use an extended Nacelle. Especially if you go for the setup 40-degree Rake/Big Wheel that some are adopting on their Road King. This one is stretched a total of 3″ and is a direct bolt-on. Sold in primer, ready for paint preparation. Sold at Kewl Metal Store.

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Trademarks Battle. Judge Says Jury Can Define Sturgis Trademarks.

Published by Cyril Huze March 16th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Legal.

Reacting to the feature I wrote on March 8th under the headline “Is Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc About To Lose All Its Sturgis Trademarks In 30 Days?” SMRI sent me a press release that I didn’t intend to run because empty of substance regarding what is the current recommendation of a Judge regarding the validity of the Sturgis trademarks. Instead, I reproduce below an excellent analysis of this trademarks battle written by Andrea Cook from the Milwaukee Journal.

“The Sturgis trademark case is a step closer to resolution after a federal judge recommended rejecting motions for dismissal and defined what he sees as the essential issue in the dispute. After six months of study, United States District Magistrate Judge John Simko of Sioux Falls filed his report and recommendation last week in the dispute between Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Incorporated, or SMRi, and Rushmore Photo & Gifts, a Rapid City wholesaler.

U.S. Chief District Judge Jeffrey Viken referred the case to him after both parties filed motions for a summary judgment that could have led to a dismissal of the case. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has joined Rushmore Photo & Gifts in challenging the validity of the Sturgis trademark after it was named as a defendant by SMRi.

Simko recommended that Viken deny all of SMRi’s motions for summary judgment to block the defendants’ challenge and a request for a delay in the case. Viken should also deny Rushmore Photo & Gifts’ request for a finding in its favor and that a jury needs to decide the case, Simko wrote. The Sioux Falls judge also stated his position on how to determine if the trademark can be legally enforced. “If Sturgis means the source of products, then Sturgis is registrable because it identifies the source of products. If Sturgis means the event itself, then, Sturgis is not registrable because it does not identify the source of a product,” Simko said in the document filed March 6 in U.S. District Court.

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc., initiated the federal lawsuit in 2011 after it was allowed to register Sturgis, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Sturgis Rally & Races, Take the Ride to Sturgis and Sturgis Bike Week as patented trademarks. The organization claims that Rushmore Photo & Gifts and Wal-Mart have infringed on its trademarks by selling items that say “Sturgis” without getting the permission of SMRi. Both sides in the case said the judge’s recommendations were positive. Continue reading ‘Trademarks Battle. Judge Says Jury Can Define Sturgis Trademarks.’

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Oil Lines Upgrade For Your Early Harley-Davidson Models

Published by Cyril Huze March 15th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.

Early OEM external oil lines are easily and quickly upgraded with these OLD-STF brass and stainless replacements from Paughco. (P/N STFB66.) Custom shaped from solid brass tubing to replace lines on 1966-1984 Shovelheads and retailin for $65.95. The same line application in Stainless Steel (P/N STFS66) retails for $99.95.

Ironhead Sportsters from 1957-1985 are covered with their own unique replacement Brass lines (P/N STFB57) retailing for $49.95. Brass and stainless OLD STF line kits included sealing tape.

Paughco also offers Steel Braided outside engine oil lines for the Knucklehead hard line and Shovelhead top oiler, oils both heads from the center P/N 743C.) Both of the braided lines run $62.95. Order direct by calling 775-246-5738 or visit Paughco

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Postcards From Custom Bike Show Of Pecqencourt In France.

Published by Cyril Huze March 15th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.

While many of you from all over the world enjoy Daytona Bike Week and the sunny (but this year quite chilly) weather of Florida , 10’s of thousand of European bikers just met in the small village of Pecquencourt (only 6500 permanent residents), north of France, freezing their ass but having as always a very good time for the 34th edition of the weekend rally. Below, a few postcards of the custom bikes competing in the bike show hosted by custom builder Nicolas Chauvin, There were 57 bikes registered in the bike show: 5 British, 4 Spanish, 7 Portuguese (1), the rest from France & Belgium

The big winners were: Best Paint: Caroussel by Destiny Cycles UK. Best of Show: Caroussel by Destiny Cycles 2nd Best of Show: Sportster 883 by Caverinha Design Caverinha.net 3rd Best of Show: Hereija by No Stock Bikes Spain (photography copyright Horst Roesler for Cyril Huze)

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New Accessories Offered For The Harley-Davidson Breakout. Seats, Handlebars, Seats, Bags and Wheels

Published by Cyril Huze March 14th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial, Seats and Wheels.

Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® has released a number of new accessories designed specifically for the new Harley-Davidson Breakout® introduced last week in Daytona.as a mid-year addition to the 2013 Harley-Davidson® line. These accessories also fit the 2013 CVO™ Breakout® model. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for complete fitment details.

The Breakout Sundowner™ Solo Seat (P/N 52000098, $199.95) has a deep-bucket design and generous padding for long-distance comfort.

The dished shape provides rider back support, and the wide profile minimizes pressure points. It’s styled like the Original Equipment Breakout seat with a textured vinyl inlay and Harley-Davidson medallion insert. For a two-up ride, combine the solo seat with the matching detachable Sundowner™ Passenger Pillion (P/N 52400066, $179.95).

The Breakout Reduced Reach Solo Seat (P/N 52000099, $199.95) positions a rider with a shorter inseam in a confident relationship to the ground and to the hand and foot controls. The tapered nose brings the rider’s legs together for an easier reach to the ground at a stop, and a stepped profile provides back support and keeps the rider from sliding backwards during acceleration.

This seat is styled like the Original Equipment Breakout seat with a textured vinyl inlay and Harley-Davidson medallion insert.

The Breakout Reduced Reach Handlebar (P/N 55800188, $279.95) is shaped to provide the ideal balance of pull back and width to place the rider closer to the controls in a comfortable, upright position.

When combined with the Original Equipment Breakout curved risers, the Reduced Reach Handlebar provides an overall pull back of 7 inches. This 1.25-inch-diameter handlebar can be internally wired.

The 1.25-inch-diameter Breakout Fat Mini Ape Handlebar (P/N 55800252, $419.95) is 10.25 inches high to combine old-school attitude with comfort for long rides, and is factory drilled to accept internal wiring. The kit includes a riser and clamp with gauge mount. The separate purchase of additional components is required for installation.

Breakout Detachable Leather Saddlebags (P/N 90200816, $829.95) offer 2,100 cubic inches of handy capacity and detach with the pull of an internal handle, leaving behind two inconspicuous docking points.

A rigid plastic tub, wrapped in genuine leather, offers long-term durability. Leather straps with magnetic tips hide quick-disconnect closures for packing convenience. Installation requires the separate purchase of an appropriate Docking Hardware Kit.

Original Equipment on the 2013 CVO™ Breakout model, cast-aluminum Turbine Custom Wheels (P/N 43300047 Front, P/N 40900057 rear; $799.95 each) feature 21 spokes which extend to the edge of the rim, creating the illusion of a larger wheel diameter.

These wheels are meticulously polished and chrome plated for maximum reflective effect. Complete the look with Turbine Custom Floating Brake Rotors (P/N 41500070 Front, P/N 41500069 Rear; $249.95 each) and a Turbine Billet Sprocket (P/N 42200007, $399.95).

Installation requires the separate purchase of a model-specific wheel installation kit, sprocket hardware and brake rotor-specific hardware.

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New And Interesting. Launch of Veebase™, A Price Comparison Website On Over 90,000 V-Twin Products

Published by Cyril Huze March 14th, 2013 in Editorial.

Veebase™ lists over 90,000 products from leading American V-twin stores and suppliers. Unique, constantly updated comparison software ensures the best prices and deals available across leading stores and brands for Harley-Davidson, Buell, Indian, Victory and Custom Motorcycle riders. Veebase states that it offers: • The best prices and deals from leading American V-twin stores and brands • Price comparison on over 90,000 product lines – refine by colour, finish and model • Only American V-twin parts, clothing and tools. Continue reading ‘New And Interesting. Launch of Veebase™, A Price Comparison Website On Over 90,000 V-Twin Products’

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Acclaimed Designer Pierre Terblanche Joins Confederate Motorcycles

Published by Cyril Huze March 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.

From its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama Confederate Motors, Inc. (OTCBB:CFED) announced that celebrated Italian-based motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche has joined the company to lead its product development division. The company’s founder and CEO, H. Matthew Chambers, described the former Ducati design chief saying, “Terblanche is a rebel who by nature is dissatisfied with the status quo, and this is imperative in advancing Confederate’s iconoclastic design precepts. He’s also intimidatingly intelligent, fiercely courageous, and outspoken to a fault, so as far as Confederate is concerned, what’s not to like?”

Now regarded as one of the world’s top motorcycle designers, Pierre Terblanche – born in South Africa – graduated with a Masters in Transport Design from the prestigious Royal College of Art in London. Upon graduation, he took a position in Volkswagen’s advanced design studio – Design Dusseldorf – where he worked on interiors for the Golf and Polo projects. Terblanche is now best known for creating Ducati’s iconic Desmo V-twin models, including the Multistrada, Hypermotard, Supermono, MH900e, the acclaimed trio of Sport Classics, as well as the revolutionary 999 Superbike, which has since become a prized icon of motorcycle design. Continue reading ‘Acclaimed Designer Pierre Terblanche Joins Confederate Motorcycles’

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Defending National Champions Harley Screamin’ Eagle Drag Team Gear Up For Gainesville

Published by Cyril Huze March 14th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

The defending national champion Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing team will open a season celebrating the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary at the 44th annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville, Fla., March 14-17. The event is the first for Pro Stock Motorcycles on the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule.

Both of the team’s Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycles will wear special livery inspired by the Limited Edition 110th Anniversary Harley-Davidson motorcycles through the end of the anniversary in September. The #1 V-Rod of defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Ed Krawiec will have the Vintage Bronze and Vintage Black anniversary paint scheme and medallions available on many standard production Harley-Davidson models. Andrew Hines will race the #2 V-Rod in the Diamond Dust and Obsidian anniversary colors offered on 2013 Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations models.

“Racing has always been part of the Harley-Davidson DNA,” said Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Kris Schoonover. “The Harley-Davidson racing department was established in 1914, and the company founders were engaged in competition even earlier than that. We’re still racing hard, and this year to celebrate the 110th milestone the Screamin’ Eagle drag bikes will be wearing the same anniversary paint as our production motorcycles.” Continue reading ‘Defending National Champions Harley Screamin’ Eagle Drag Team Gear Up For Gainesville’

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Star Motorcycles Is Launching The Bolt And Bolt R-Specs. Old School Bobber-Inspired And Affordable.

Published by Cyril Huze March 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

Last Saturday at noon in Daytona at its International Sppedway, Star Motorcycles unveiled the Bolt and Bolt R-Spec models, showing that parent company Yamaha understands that to grow their market share they must offer bikes with attitude that youngsters can afford. Star’s Product Manager Derek Brooks stated “We’ve seen the cruiser market transition through the chopper trend to back-to-basics bikes that prove less is more. The focus is now more on the motorcycle itself and less on chrome and flashy paint. This is a solid trend and I think that the Bolt is going to be very appealing to all types of riders.”

Yamaha keeps prices of the Bolt in check (MSRPs of $7990 for the standard Bolt and $8290 for the R-Spec) by utilizing the air-cooled, 942cc fuel-injected V-Twin already used in the V Star 950. The 60-degree engine mounts in an all-new, double-cradle steel frame with a short Wheelbase of only 61.8″ long, a low seat at at 27″ from ground. in a quite slim , uncluttered shape. Sspension is handled by a conventional 41mm fork with 4.7 inches of travel and pair of rear shocks that offer 2.8 inches of cushion. Twelve-spoke cast aluminum wheels are fitted with bias-ply tires in sizes 100/90-19 front and 150/80-16 rear. Continue reading ‘Star Motorcycles Is Launching The Bolt And Bolt R-Specs. Old School Bobber-Inspired And Affordable.’

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Daytona Bike Week 2013. Baker Drivetrain Showdown At The Iron Horse Saloon Wednesday March 13.

Published by Cyril Huze March 13th, 2013 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.

BAKER, a name known for unapologetically innovating, top-end drivetrain components in the American Big Twin industry, is once again bringing the mayhem, this time to Daytona, in a way ONLY BAKER can bring it! Who knows more about burnouts than the Drivetrain Authority? And being the originators of the drag style head-to-head burnout competition they are are prepared to make this year more monumental than any year before with their annual Smoke-Down Showdown Daytona Edition – this year at the Ironhorse Saloon with the help of friends at J&P Cycles and their guest emcee Jay Allen. Continue reading ‘Daytona Bike Week 2013. Baker Drivetrain Showdown At The Iron Horse Saloon Wednesday March 13.’

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Indian Motorcycle Showcases New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine With Custom Built “Spirit Of Munro” Streamliner

Published by Cyril Huze March 12th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.

Spirit-of-Munro1 On Saturday evening March 8 2013, immediately following the unveiling of the all-new 111-Cubic Inch V-Twin power plant that will equip the 2014 line up, Indian Motorcycle had a big surprise announcement for the crowd gathered at Dirty Harry’s on Daytona Main Street. A one-of-a-Kind vehicle powered by the new Thunder Stroke 111 Engine paying tribute to Burt Munro’s ‘Munro Special’ as portrayed in the ‘World’s Fastest Indian’ motion picture.
Fully custom-built, the Spirit of Munro is an all-metal tribute to the racers and mechanics throughout history who have collectively built the legacy of record-breaking racing performance and strength that is Indian Motorcycle. The streamliner was named in honor of Burt Munro’s, “Munro Special,” the historic 1920 Indian Scout that broke the under-1000cc land-speed record in 1967 at the Bonneville Salt Flats as famously portrayed in the motion picture “The World’s Fastest Indian.” “The Munro family is very happy to see such a wonderful tribute to our Father,” says Burt’s Son, John Munro. “We see how Dad’s passion inspires motorcycle riders to this day, as the Spirit of Munro will surely do for years to come.”

“We are a brand that will always strive to push the envelope in everything we do, so when the idea of building a streamliner to both showcase the new engine and pay homage to the racers, mechanics and engineers of the past landed on my desk, it was an easy decision,” says Vice President of Polaris Motorcycles, Steve Menneto. “We are proud to showcase America’s passion for Indian Motorcycle in such a unique and historic way.”

The streamliner was designed from the ground up to house the new Thunder Stroke 111 engine and showcases its awe-inspiring power and performance. The Spirit of Munro is not simply a display; it was built to run. A custom exhaust and intake system is mated with a chain drive conversion to allow for the tall gearing necessary for top speed runs. The all-aluminum bodywork was hand-formed using traditional tools and techniques. Wrapped around the modern Thunder Stroke 111 engine is a custom chassis capable of handling top speeds.

“Part of the process of building a new motorcycle is building many pre-production and production test engines,” said Gary Gray, Product Director for Indian Motorcycle. “The Indian Motorcycle engineering team is fully conscious that every day we are working with history and over the course of design and development many parts and complete engines are built, tested, disassembled and measured. We thought it a fitting tribute to place one of our pre-production engines in a one-of-a-kind vehicle to pay homage to the racers who have helped build the legend of the Indian Motorcycle brand over its 112-year history.” Continue reading ‘Indian Motorcycle Showcases New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine With Custom Built “Spirit Of Munro” Streamliner’

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New For 2013. Performance Machine Arrow Vision Mirrors

Published by Cyril Huze March 12th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.

Performance Machine Vision Series of mirrors is offering 5 different design options, the newest one being called the Arrow. Looking very good on many styles of bikes and providing ample vision side to side and behind, they are offered in chrome and Contrast Cut finishes. They mount to PM controls as well as stock Harleys and most aftermarket applications. Performance Machine.

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