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Rick Fairless V Bumpers For Victory Tourers
Published by October 30th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.
A rear bumper for your Cross Roads or Cross Country Victory bagger? why not? Brand new from Rick Fairless’ RF-Custom Parts, these new “V” Bumpers add a little bit of bling and of personality to your rear fender. fit all Cross Roads and Cross Country models 2010 to Present. Installation is simple and can be done in minutes. They come in Brilliant Chrome or Powder Coat Black. Retail $ 290.00 each. Rick Fairless. Strokers Dallas. 214-357-0707
Historic 110 Year-Old Rambler To Be Auctioned By Bonhams In Las Vegas
Published by October 30th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
An singular and historic 1902 Rambler Model B is going to leave the Indian Motorcycle Museum to be auctioned In January 2013 by Bonhams in Las Vegas. Manufactured by Colonel Albert Pope’s American Cycle Manufacturing Company of New York, the pioneering Rambler motorcycle is in extremely rare and original, unrestored condition. (this motorcycle wears its original paint from 110 years ago, with the exception of an old touch-up on the gas tank, the entire machine is in a complete time-capsule state.)
By 1901, Mr. Pope consolidated the Cleveland, Columbia, Crescent, Imperial, Rambler and Tribune brands all under the umbrella of American Cycle. While Indian has the distinction of being America’s first production motorcycle, Rambler debuted just a few months after Indian’s introductory 1901 Camelback model and was offered for sale the very same year, 1902 – a full year before Harley-Davidson’s first commercial motorcycle.
Very refined and of advanced design, the Rambler was one of the first motorcycles to have a long wheelbase for stability. It was a high-quality machine that did not rely on many off-the-shelf components and its engine was designed and produced in-house while the frame was also purpose-made and not simply a bicycle frame. These manufacturing standards demonstrated Pope’s faith and anticipation of the nascent motorcycle market and the company’s engineering prowess. Continue reading ‘Historic 110 Year-Old Rambler To Be Auctioned By Bonhams In Las Vegas’
Custom 10-Seat Harley-Davidson On A Trip To The Germany Motor Essen Show.
Published by October 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Steve “Doc” Hopkins, owner of Doc’s Harley-Davidson, built in 2009 this 3000-lbs 25-ft long “Harley train.” The bike (named Timeline) is on its way, via road, train, cargo container and road again to the Essen Motor Show of Germany (December 1-9), a huge car manufacturers exhibition, but also featuring a few custom motorcycles. Most interesting aspect of the motorcycle is that it uses 7 different-generation Harley engines from the F-Head IOE engine to the current Twin Cam. And they all work together thanks to an enormous clutch and to many hours of headache doing the different motors fine-tuning. (Cory Dellenbach/Shawano Leader/AP)
Engine And Coil Mounts, Which ones To Choose?
Published by October 30th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.
So many frame geometries, so many engine and head sizes , so many coils. Choosing a custom engine and coil mount can be very difficult. Yankee Ingenuity offers a very large line of modular mounts that you can mix & match to fit your bike style and specific application. Most will fit Harley-Davidson, S&S engines and other brands. Paughco sell these mounts at Paughco Online or request their catalog at 775-246-5738.
Freestyle Excellence. With A Sexy Video As A Bonus.
Published by October 29th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.
Each custom motorcycle competing in bike shows has it’s own specific merits, and this one by Canadian shop Kreater in Toronto got it’s unique personality via a very original hand made frame built from tapered oval tubing and featuring a truss-style design in which the engine and transmission are an integral part of the chassis structure. And if you pay attention to the following pictures, you will notice that this 34-degree rake, 2″ under one-off frame (named “Steam Punk” by shop owner George Tchor) got a removable down tube and a fixed position rear axle, adjustment of the wheel being made vis a chain adjuster, not the usual wheel adjusters. Continue reading ‘Freestyle Excellence. With A Sexy Video As A Bonus.’
If your bike fits in the category old school, sanitary or minimalistic or all 3 together, you may want to fit it with these Deluxe 2-button switch housings to use on one side or both sides of your bards.
They are forged from brass and come in 5 different finishes. Polished brass, satin brass, raw brass, chrome, satin chrome. Beautiful and not cheap because you need to order and have them shipped from Italy.Starting at €79.00 (about $102) KustomTech Europe.
Singer Usher’s Birthday Gift
Published by October 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Singer/songwriter/dancer Usher, born October 14, 1978 (age 34) received from a friend (Rico) a custom motorcycle as a birthday present.
Named the Brawler GTC, the bike was built by Darwin Motorcycles.
It features a frame by Sam Willis, a powdercoated S&S engine, a Baker 6-speed tranny, Carbon wheels from Revolution manufacturing, ISR controls from LA Choppers, D&D Stainless steel pipes, etc.
New Tour-Pak Passenger Armrests From Harley-Davidson
Published by October 27th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.
The new Tour-Pak® Passenger Armrests (P/N 52400074, $399.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are ergonomically designed to provide the ultimate in passenger comfort. The soft pads are upholstered in black vinyl and provide forearm support on a long ride. Both armrests swing away for easy mounting and dismounting, and the pads and arms can be oriented in multiple positions. Continue reading ‘New Tour-Pak Passenger Armrests From Harley-Davidson’
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give”
Sir Winston Churchill
Viper Motorcycle Company Announces Joint Venture Agreement With Industry Leaders Rush Racing Products, Baker Drivetrain, Lozano Brothers Porting. Viper Motorcycle Company, a wholly owned division of Viper Powersports, Inc. (OTCQB: VPWI) announced this week that it has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Motorsports Industry Leaders Lozano Brothers Porting, Baker Drivetrain, and Rush Racing Products. “They will provide engineering support, along with co-branding & marketing of OEM & aftermarket parts for our Viper Motorcycles, the world’s most powerful production American made V-Twin Motorcycles,” stated Colbert Seagraves, Viper Motorcycle Company’s Vice-President of Marketing and Racing Operations. Baker Drivetrain will supply and manufacture all co-branded proprietary drivetrain components for all Viper models. Rush Racing Products will supply co-branded OEM & Aftermarket Exhaust systems along with state of the art custom ceramic brake rotors. Lozano Brothers Porting will provide engineering support along with Research & Development help on Viper special projects.
Royal Enfield Waiting Periods Of 6 to 8 months To Be Reduced By March 2013. Royal Enfield is a very successful company exporting its motorcycles to a large number of countries across the world ranging from the United States to Japan. But success has created waiting periods of 6 to 8 months and quite a few well known manufacturing issues due to the pressure to produce more and faster, like poor assembly and wrongly fitted parts… A new state-of-the=art new production facility able to produce up to 150,000 motorcycles per year is about to open, and is going to complement the existing one already running at the full capacity of 100,000. By March 2013 Royal Enfield expect to shrink the waiting periods for its models to about 3 months. Continue reading ‘Fast Motorcycle Industry News’
Gerry Bruce Resigns As Custom Chrome VP Of Operations
Published by October 26th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
Gerry Bruce the current VP of Operations for Custom Chrome has decided to step away from his current position and not relocate his family to California. His last day with the company will be November 2, 2012. However, he will remain as a consultant through the month of November and possibly longer to complete this transition.
“Gerry has been very instrumental in the improved business model that has poised the company for future success; however he also has family in the Northeast that has influenced him greatly in this decision to step away from his current role. “We appreciate all of Gerry’s contributions to CCI and will miss seeing and having him as a part of our team but would like to wish him and his family the best in their future endeavors” KC Cho stated.
Gerry stated “this is certainly one of the toughest decisions I have been faced with. Although my family has the highest level of support it is still a decision we were faced with and had to make. I feel like 2012 was a very important year for CCI and we accomplished many things. Continue reading ‘Gerry Bruce Resigns As Custom Chrome VP Of Operations’
Art Deco Style L.E.D. Fuel and Battery Gauge
Published by October 26th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.
Loving the art deco style? The new Kuryakyn’s new Deco L.E.D. Fuel and Battery Gauge is a cool combination of form and function.
The sparkling L.E.D.’s let you easily judge your fuel and batter levels out of the corner of your eye. IIt nicely complements their Deco Gas Cap.
It will replace the stock fuel gauge on ’94-’13 Road Kings, on ’00-’13 Softails, and ’91-13 Dynas (Fitment excludes console mounted gauges) MSRP $139.99. At Kuryakyn or call 1-866-277-9598.
Las Vegas Bikefest. The Bike Show Winners.
Published by October 26th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
When the 12th annual Las Vegas BikeFest® cruised into downtown Las Vegas September 27-30, close to 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world enjoyed four days of all things related to the exciting world of custom motorcycles. Approximately 200 vendors showcased the latest in parts, accessories and apparel, but the highlight of the event was the Artistry in Iron competition where custom builders compete for the coveted title of Master Builder in an exciting biker build-off competition.
“Las Vegas BikeFest returned once again, showcasing the most innovative and cutting edge aspects of bike building,” said Mindi Cherry, Event Manager for Las Vegas BikeFest. “There are only a few places where you can immerse yourself in the excitement and uniqueness of this culture. Las Vegas BikeFest is one of them, which makes it the coolest place to be in the desert. ” Continue reading ‘Las Vegas Bikefest. The Bike Show Winners.’
Old Empire Motorcycles. 1st Custom Bike. 1st Promo Video.
Published by October 26th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Old Empire Motorcycles (OEM) is a new shop based in Norfolk, UK. Their first bike is called PUP and is intended to illustrate the building philosophy of custom builder Alec Sharp: “creating pure bikes back to the fundamentals of motorcycling where handlebars, a seat, 2 wheels and an engine is all that is needed to enjoy the ‘purity’ of riding. PUP is an heavily modified 2008-2009 Royal Enfield Electra whose name comes from a small WWI biplane flown by pilots of the Royal Air Force. Alec is very proud to show you his first promo video. Old Empire Motorcycles.
Bret Michaels To Headline Galveston’s Lone Star Rally With Free Concert Friday November 2, 2012
Published by October 26th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
Multi platinum selling singer and songwriter, Bret Michaels is slated for his first-ever appearance in Galveston, TX, Friday November 2, 2012 at the nation’s largest weekend motorcycle event, The Lone Star Rally.
For one night only, the legendary Poison front man and motorcycle enthusiast will rock the 11th annual Lone Star Rally with a FREE concert at Beach Central Park performing all his hits such as Nothing But a Good Time, Every Rose Has Its Thorn& Talk Dirty to Me as well as his country cross-over single The App Song.
Concert starts at 7:30 pm. Beach Central Park is located at 21st and Seawall, Galveston. Lone Star Rally.
Harley-Davidson Museum Unveils Tsunami Motorcycle As Memorial To All Victims In Japan
Published by October 25th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
Yesterday October 24, Harley-Davidson Museum unveils a special display featuring Ikuo Yokoyama’s Harley-Davidson® motorcycle that drifted for more than a year across the Pacific Ocean following the tragic tsunami that devastated parts of northern Japan last year.
The 2004 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train, recovered off the coast of British Columbia by Peter Mark, is being displayed at Yokoyama’s request. He asked to have the motorcycle preserved in its current condition and displayed at the Harley-Davidson Museum as a memorial to those whose lives were lost or forever changed by the 2011 tsunami in Japan.
The remarkable story of the motorcycle’s survival and recovery made international headlines after Mark found it washed ashore on a remote beach on British Columbia’s Graham Island at low tide. He discovered the motorcycle, still bearing its Japanese license plate, in a container where the bike was being stored by Yokoyama. Continue reading ‘Harley-Davidson Museum Unveils Tsunami Motorcycle As Memorial To All Victims In Japan’
From Trask Performance, one of the experts of the industry in turbo kits, a chin spoiler for all of you guys wishing to improve the front frame section of your late Harley-Davidson bagger, 2009 & up.
This part is a direct bolt-on conceived to offer clearance for your bike oil cooler without any modification. Sold finished in paint-ready primer with all necessary mounting hardware included.
Retails for $279.95. Check also their other new custom parts at Trask Performance. 866-998-7275.
In 2012 The City Of Sturgis Doubled Rally Profits Over Last Year
Published by October 25th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
City officials announced last week the final numbers regarding the 2012 rally. The city made $399,642 on the rally compared to $197,107 in 2011. So, if you are interested by the balance sheet of the city, below is a breakdown:
Costs: The city must pay for the use of the Sturgis name and gave $26,944 in licensing fees to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc., so that the city could solicit rally sponsorships. Employee related time (including temporary rally workers, overtime and added staff in the rally department) totaled $352,019. Payment to consulting firm Motoring USA for coordination of the rally, lining up sponsors & vendors , publishing the official rally magazine which comes out months before the rally: $163,056 in commissions and fees, and $145,485 to publish the official guide. Rally related supplies: $70, 439. Special events: $28, 730 (for ex. stunt riders). Miscellaneous: $122,583. Garbage dump: $24,557. Continue reading ‘In 2012 The City Of Sturgis Doubled Rally Profits Over Last Year’
One custom that I forgot in my digital files of bikes to be featured, but still very current in terms of style to deserve to be published today.
Keeping your bike “Roots” while mixing and matching parts belonging to several motorcycling eras is the new game and challenge of many custom builders. “Damage Case” is a good example of a chopper that will never be period correct – it was not the intention – but still looking like it was built in the 50’s or 60’s, the 2 decades used for its inspiration. This project from Paul Wideman at Bare Knuckle Choppers for bike owner Nichole Grodski, started from an original 1935/1936 VL Flathead frame modified (rake and stretch kept stock) to welcome a rebuilt (by Stripped Down Cycles) of a 1950 Harley EL Panhead motor dressed with CCE Pan Covers and using a SU carburetor. Continue reading ‘Panhead Chopper’
In 2013 Europe Will Have Its First Annual Motorcycle Land Speed Trials In Italy
Published by October 24th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
Ruedi Steck, a dedicated multiple Land Speed Record racer at the legendary Salt Flats of Bonneville/Utah, just announced it. He will organize the first European Motorcycle Land Speed Record Trials to be held on Easter Weekend 2013. at the famous Nardo Race Track in Southern Italy.
For years, Ruedi and his team of Swiss Performance, like many European racers have traveled to the Bonneville Salts for the BUB Speed Trials. Fast rising travel and transportation costs, US immigration red tape and import procedures, track‘s elevation (1.286 meters above sea level) and the ever changing salt track condition have never stopped racers to break new records.
But all Bonneville racers do agree on one fact: they would be faster on a solid track, tarmac or concrete… Continue reading ‘In 2013 Europe Will Have Its First Annual Motorcycle Land Speed Trials In Italy’
Rikki Battistinis Wireframe Floorboards
Published by October 24th, 2012 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Videos.
He is famous for his line of “C-Thru” bolt-on billet accessories (round and oval holes drilled on on multitude of motorcycle accessories.) He just launched an interesting new line of “Wireframe”series accessories with lines never seen before like on the floorboards featured above. But who is Rikki Battistinis? A short video introduction.
Lone Star Rally In Galveston, Texas. November 1-4, 2012
Published by October 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
The Lone Star Rally, Texas is considered the largest 4-day rally in the USA. Hundreds of vendors are scheduled to be present showing their latest products with big rig manufacturers returning to the newly restored Seawall area at 21st. The last time the rally had a presence there was before Hurricane Ike. At this location, motorcycle vendors like J&P Cycles, Rinehart, ThunderMax, RC Components, will be joined by custom builders Eddie Trotta, Brigitte Bourget and John Shope showing their latest creations. At the Full Throttle Lot, builders Rick Fairless of Strokers Dallas, the Martin Bros, Southern Metal Choppers, RB Customs and Paul Yaffe will join Mike and Angie Ballard as they meet and greet fans. Continue reading ‘Lone Star Rally In Galveston, Texas. November 1-4, 2012’
Drag Specialties Kickstands For Lowered Or Raised Motorcycle Suspension
Published by October 24th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.
A kickstand is only a kickstand until you lower or raise your bike (for example with lower or longer suspension than stock), then realize how important this simple part is to keep your bike standing the way it should. And if you need to replace it, you may also be interested by a powder-coated gloss black finish instead of the traditional chrome.
Drag Specialties® kickstands are constructed of high-strength steel, are now available either in an E-coated primer or powder-coated gloss black finish, for stock, 1” over-stock and 1” under-stock lengths, for almost all Harley models, including for 07-13 Softail models, 07-13 Dresser models, 91-13 Dyna models and 04-13 XL models. Suggested retail price starting at $49.95. At your Drag Specialties Dealer.
Saddlemen Organizers And Liners for Harley-Davidson Trikes
Published by October 23rd, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.
Saddlemen is offering trunk organization accessories for H-D Trike models. These new trunk accessories keeps the contents separated and organized for quick access and easy removal. Saddlemen’s liner bag allows Trike owners to keep their cargo stored securely in the trunk and features convenient carry handles for easy transport. Multiple zippered compartments allow the rider to separate clean and dirty clothes while out on a road trip. These bags measure 15.5” x 9.5” x 10”. MSRP $49.95. The Saddlemen lid organizer is a low profile unit that you can easily mount to the trunk lid and includes fastener strips for quick removal. With sold and mesh pockets, the lid organizer is the perfect place to keep tools, electronics, and other small convenience items. This unit measures 9.5” x 16.25”. MSRP $39.95. Saddlemen Trike trunk accessories are distributed through Drag Specialties. For more information visit Saddlemen.
Daytona Biketoberfest. Boardwalk Classic Bike Show Winners.
Published by October 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Following is a list of the top trophy winners from the 23rd Annual Daytona Boardwalk Classic Bike Show on Friday, Oct. 19 (photo Best Of Show by Wikked Steel courtesy Joe Helm Photography for Cyril Huze)
Best of Show: Steve Galvin; St. Petersburg, FL; 2012 Wicked Steel “Pipe Bomb”.
Judge’s Trophy: Steve Galvin; St, Petersburg, FL; 2011 Wicked Steel “Speedstar”
People’s Choice, First Place: Frank Martin; Neptune, NJ; ’04 Chopper “Dead Man Riding”.
Special Custom, First Place: Scott Foxx; Shelbyville, IN; 2012 Custom “Capone’s Bike”
Evo/V-Twin, First Place: Guy Matteson & Christine Vitale; Cairo, NY; ’71 Superglide “Boat Tail”
Radical Evo, First Place: Robin Pavano; no city listed; ’07 Chopper/Bobber
Radical Softail, First Place: Big Tony’s Chop Shop; Crete, IL; 2010 Pro Street
Shovelhead, First Place: William Dixon; Portland, TN; ’79 FLH
Panhead, First Place: Kenneth Darango; Taylor, MI; H-D Pan
Sportster, First Place: Tim Firstenberger; Sarasota, FL; ’95 Bobber
Dresser, First Place: Gary Miller; Deland, FL; ’09 Streetglide Continue reading ‘Daytona Biketoberfest. Boardwalk Classic Bike Show Winners.’
