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Seventy Three Harley Ironhead Sportster

Published by Cyril Huze May 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

Jarrod and Justin Del Prado of DP Customs told me the story of Seventy Three, their latest creation in black & blue. In their words:

“Our shop is in New River Arizona, but we haven’t had a local customer since the cows came home. That is, until we met a dude named Scott Brown at a Bike Night late last year. He told us a story about how he was born in 1973, how all people born that year are very cool (of course I agreed with him, since I was also born in 73), and that he wanted to build a bike in honor of his esteemed birth into the world of motorcycles. He said he liked DPC’s style and we were the ones who could help him realize his dream of creating SEVENTY THREE. And it began… Continue reading ‘Seventy Three Harley Ironhead Sportster’

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New Harley-Davidson Own The Night Website

Published by Cyril Huze May 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.

Harley-Davidson® has a new website called “Own the Night” to demonstrate the advantages of its LED Lighting Accessories. The website showcases its wide selection of LED lighting accessories, which includes headlamps, auxiliary lamps, tail lamps and turn signals for almost all late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In the site several videos that demonstrate the dramatic difference in lighting performance between Original Equipment incandescent lighting and the LED alternatives. It also gathers all Harley-Davidson LED lighting products together in one place, making it easier for customers to see which LED lights are available for a specific Harley-Davidson model. Continue reading ‘New Harley-Davidson Own The Night Website’

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The Devil Ride. New TV Show Premieres on Discovery Tuesday May 8TH at 10pm ET/PT

Published by Cyril Huze May 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.

The Devils Ride sports a diverse crew but one bonded by a commitment to each other and the club. Meet Laffing Devils president Gipsy, who must balance the club’s growing ranks with pressure from older members to maintain the status quo. An ex-Marine who served in Iraq, Gipsy credits the club for helping him deal with the emotional scars of war.

The Laffing Devils not only in open conflict internally but also at risk of losing their homebase. TThe Club’s unofficial headquarters is the auto body shop owned by fellow member Hawkster but police pressure might force the club to find a new home. Moving is going to cost the club money so Gipsy seeks out security work for the Laffing Devils guarding a liquor store in a very dangerous part of town. Will their new responsibilities pit the club against one another? The Devils Ride also covers what would-be members must do to prove themselves to the club before they can be “patched in.”

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May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Published by Cyril Huze May 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.

Motorcycle safety issue is a perennial source of discussion. In May, bumper stickers, signs and banners will be everywhere to remind car drivers to look twice and save a life.

And while we all extremely supportive of all campaigns to alert drivers on the danger of not seeing motorcycles (and bicycles, and pedestrians) we must acknowledge that we are smaller on the road than almost all vehicles and that the danger of not being seen will always exists somehow. It means that whatever the level of education delivered to others, we must still remain vigilant to others driving mistakes. Continue reading ‘May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month’

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New School Tracker

Published by Cyril Huze April 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

In Southwest France, Xavier Raynal loves custom bikes, ordered many from local shops, all until now built with a high tech speed drag or street drag flavor. After a few months of hard riding, each of them ends up being resold to finance the next one. Like a man playing the field with ladies (!), Xavier didn’t want to get too much attached to any of his bikes … until one of them, for whatever reason, made him so happy that he decided to stay faithful to her… It’s the one featured here, built for his 40th birthday by Bernard Massard at V-Twin Mechanic Continue reading ‘New School Tracker’

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Limited Edition Of 25 S&S Flathead Power Anders Nygren Signature Series Engines

Published by Cyril Huze April 29th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.

A limited edition of 25 Anders Nygren Signature Series Engines is for sale by S&S Cycle. Anders Nygren is the founder in the 90’s in Sweden of the original Flathead Power Company, mainly to provide impossible to find parts for his own vintage bikes. His accomplishments as an engine builder and engineer were nothing short of amazing and he moved his business in Louisiana under the name of vintage reproduction parts for restoration and retro custom motorcycles. In July 2007 I reported that victim of a fledging economy the company stopped business and S&S Cycle bought the Flathead Power name and all assets.

S&S Cycle has worked hard to bring the name back to life, but has not forgotten the man who got it all started. These KN-Series engines are available in 93 cubic inch displacement only, and feature Anders’s signature CNC engraved on the gear cover, chrome knuckle tin covers, and the Slasher air cleaner cover on the Super E carburetor. Choose from generator style crankcases for stock style chassis or alternator/generator style crankcases for custom applications. Continue reading ‘Limited Edition Of 25 S&S Flathead Power Anders Nygren Signature Series Engines’

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How To Tune And Modify Your Motorcycle Engine.

Published by Cyril Huze April 29th, 2012 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.

Performance. It’s always a favorite topic of discussion. We all want to get the most out of our bikes but engine management can be overwhelming for most bikers. Fortunately, there are a lot of products available, more of them being able to tune and manage your engine for improve performance whatever the custom add-on parts -like exhaust – you installed on your motorcycle. But you need to understand the basics before choosing and using the management systems available.

Just as the bikes themselves have changed, so have the tools with which we tune them. The just released How to Tune and Modify Motorcycle Engine, Management Systems addresses all of a modern motorcycle’s engine-control systems and tells you how to get the most out of today’s bikes. Topics covered include explanations and instructions on the following topics. Continue reading ‘How To Tune And Modify Your Motorcycle Engine.’

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Accessory Mounting Systems By TechMount

Published by Cyril Huze April 28th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.

Smart Phones, MP3 Players, GPS, Radar Detectors, Cameras, etc… Whatever electronic device(s) you want to carry with you while riding, a company called TechMount offers so many different systems and possible attachments for so many bike brands and models that I can’t list them here. Just know that they all provide a secure system for your Gizmo. Contact your Custom Chrome dealer.

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Harley-Davidson Power Trip Sweepstakes. Win The Trip Of A Lifetime For You And Your Friend.

Published by Cyril Huze April 28th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

It’s called the Power Trip Sweepstakes. You just enter at HD Powertrip the email of a friend who rides something other than a Harley. Harley will send your friend an email on your behalf. Your friend accepts your invitation by entering their information. You’re both entered to win! No purchase required. The winners get to choose from six iconic rides of Harley-Davidson’s legendary Authorized Tours around the globe, an opportunity to show their friend the “true feeling of riding a Harley-Davidson.” In separate random drawings, two winners and their referred friend will be selected, one in which the Harley-Davidson owner is also a member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG) and another in which the Harley-Davidson owner is not a HOG member. Continue reading ‘Harley-Davidson Power Trip Sweepstakes. Win The Trip Of A Lifetime For You And Your Friend.’

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Fusion Style Cafe Racer By Metro Motorbike

Published by Cyril Huze April 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

Taking inspiration and the best of parts from different brands of motorcycles, what I called a Fusion Style approach, designer David Ballinger created a timeless daily-rider motorcycle mixing for reliability a BMW R100 airhead air cooled engine, for performance a Ducati front end and for attitude and style, either a Cafe Racer or Harley-Davidson Fat Bob gas tank.

David called the result a Metro Motorbike that he characterize as better looking that a factory motorcycle and more comfortable and rideable than most of the bikes built by professional custom builders (although he admires them…) Continue reading ‘Fusion Style Cafe Racer By Metro Motorbike’

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New Black Ice Finish For Nine-Spoke Harley-Davidson Wheels

Published by Cyril Huze April 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.

Harley-Davidson launches a proprietary treatment called “Black Ice” producing a highly reflective surface with incredible depth. The new Nine-Spoke Cast Wheel in Black Ice (P/N 43300114 17-inch front, P/N 40900111 16-inch rear; $549.95 each) is the latest custom wheel set from Harley-Davidson®.

While Black Ice may look like it is black chrome, it is not a chrome process. Styled to match the popular Nine-spoke design featured on traditional Touring models, these wheels are manufactured with special tooling developed specifically to give a near-perfect finish without the waves created when polishing the Original Equipment cast wheel. Continue reading ‘New Black Ice Finish For Nine-Spoke Harley-Davidson Wheels’

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Inaugural Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally. July 26-29, 2012

Published by Cyril Huze April 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.

After the disappearance of so many shows and rallies, nice to hear about a new one. One of the men behind the first Iowa annual rally is no other than Jay Allen, creator of the World’s Biggest Biker Bar, The Broken Spoke Saloon. Last Spring, Jay created Jay Allen Productions, a rally production company that includes multi-media film projects. At the invitation of the Iowa Speedway, he will help develop the rally at the champion motorsports venue at the Iowa Speedway just outside Des Moines, Iowa.

The rally will include a car show and bike shows sponsored by leading brands and personalities in the industry, major headliner music acts, motorcycle related entertainment, an honorary military event, motorcycle drag races and rodeos, celebrity meet and greets, sportbike and touring events, stunt riders, a swap meet, great camping amenities, and, of course, adventures unique to the Jay Allen brand. Chaz Allen, Mayor of Newton, IA, also expressed his enthusiasm for the newly announced rally and not only because he himself is an avid rider. “We are accustomed to several, high-profile race weekends every year out at Iowa Speedway. To now have what is sure to be one of Iowa’s top motorcycle rallies, in our back yard, speaks volumes for our community and will surely give Newton another economical boost.”

Iowa Speedway Chairman, Conrad Clement, has been riding to rallies for several years and enjoys the cultural authenticity and genuine passion for motorcycles behind Jay Allen’s personality driven brand. “I have known Jay Allen for several years,” Clement said. “His ability to provide customers a top notch experience will be drawn upon as we gear up for the inaugural Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally.” Further details regarding the Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally to be announced.

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Jesse James. New Outlaw Garage TV Shows. New West Coast Choppers Gear.

Published by Cyril Huze April 26th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.

A few news that Jesse just gave me.

1- Outlaw Garage TV Show On Discovery. When you watched this show on Monday April 9 in which Jesse James was rebuilding a 32 Ford Roadster, it was not yet the beginning of a series. The Discovery Channel wanted first to measure viewership…

The show ratings being excellent, the Discovery Channel is now going to make Outlaw Garage a weekly series. The show will be about bikes, cars, anything on wheels, wherever Jesse’s mind takes him. The show is currently in pre-production and with filming scheduled to start in 2 weeks. Continue reading ‘Jesse James. New Outlaw Garage TV Shows. New West Coast Choppers Gear.’

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Arlen Ness Deep Cut Muffler Tips For Victory Models

Published by Cyril Huze April 26th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.

Victory owners of Cross Country, Cross Roads or Vision touring models can now customize their factory exhaust systems with these muffler caps featuring a Ness “Deep Cut” design already available for grips, foot pegs, floorboards, covers, wheels and more. Carved from a huge chunk of 6061-T6 billet aluminum, the Ness billet Deep Cut Muffler Tips are available in black anodized or chrome finishes. Made to fit stock Victory or Ness Big Honker mufflers. Sold individually (two required per bike) for $169.95 each. Arlen Ness Victory Catalog.

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. Trademarks. Wal-Mart Added To Lawsuit.

Published by Cyril Huze April 26th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.

SMRi, the group who owns the Federal Trademark Registration in relation to Sturgis Rally goods and services has obtained from a Federal judge to add Wal-Mart Stores as a defendant in its lawsuit to protect its registered trademarks for “Sturgis” and “Black Hills.”

Last June, SMRI sued Rushmore Photo and Gifts Inc. arguing that it owns the trademarks. with Rushmore Photo & Gifts contending that the terms are geographically descriptive and shouldn’t be trademarked. The Wal-Mart store in Spearfish, South Dakota is selling T-shirts bearing the “Sturgis Motor Classic” logo with tags that say “Officially Licensed Sturgis” and “Authentic Sturgis”. Wal-Mart’s spokesman Greg Rossiter states that Walmart also believes, like Rushmore Photo & Gifts’s owner Brian Neimann, that the rally has no valid or enforceable trademark rights to the name “Sturgis.”

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Pickard Raked Triple Tree For Custom 23″ Front Wheel On Harley-Davidson Bagger

Published by Cyril Huze April 25th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.

As expected, the introduction of the tall front wheels (above 21″) to replace the Harley stock size, has created a new market for triple trees.

After Arlen Ness, Pickard Wheels now introduce a 6-degree triple tree letting you install a 23″ front without having to cut/modify your frame.

As important, Pickard conceived it such a way that the raked frame doesn’t shorten your trail too much and keeps it close to stock to prevent the risk of wobble while riding at high speed. The kit comes complete with everything you need to bolt on your front end (no need for headlight rake kits, etc). The tree is designed to accept Pickard optional 1″ lowering kit and fork tube adapters, while providing plenty of fender clearance. More info at 972-231-1298 or visit Pickard Bagger Parts

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Harley-Davidson First Quarter 2012. Retail New Motorcycle Sales Up 20.3 Percent Worldwide and 25.5 Percent in U.S.

Published by Cyril Huze April 25th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

As expected, this morning Harley-Davidson reported strong gains in earnings and dealer new motorcycle sales for the first quarter of 2012. As buyers become more comfortable with spending and interest rates remain low the consumer focus has shifted from used to new motorcycles. A flash of warm weather in winter in the US has also contributed to a hefty increase in Harley-Davidson’s U.S. business.

Retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 20.3 percent worldwide in the quarter compared to the prior-year period, led by a 25.5 percent increase in the U.S. Retail Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sales On a worldwide basis: dealers sold 59,677 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the first quarter of 2012, a 20.3 percent increase compared to 49,595 motorcycles sold in the year-ago period. In the US, Dealers sold 39,762 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles, a 25.5 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2011. In international markets, dealers sold 19,915 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the first quarter, an increase of 11.2 percent compared to the year-ago period. Continue reading ‘Harley-Davidson First Quarter 2012. Retail New Motorcycle Sales Up 20.3 Percent Worldwide and 25.5 Percent in U.S.’

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Harley-Davidson World Ride Starts June 24. Million Mile Monday Expanding to Two Days.

Published by Cyril Huze April 25th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), invites all Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders around the world to celebrate the freedom of the open road during the 2012 Harley-Davidson World Ride. Launched in 2008, Million Mile Monday has been an annual event on the last Monday of June that brings thousands of Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders together in a collective effort to celebrate the motorcycle riding experience. In 2011, riders collectively logged more that 4,000,000 miles.

New for 2012, Million Mile Monday has been expanded into a two-day World Ride on Sunday June 24 and Monday June 25 to give more riders worldwide an opportunity to participate, and with the expansion to two days this year, the company hopes to raise the mileage total even higher. Continue reading ‘Harley-Davidson World Ride Starts June 24. Million Mile Monday Expanding to Two Days.’

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The Girl With A Dragon Tattoo And Her Bike

Published by Cyril Huze April 25th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

The films The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo are based on the novel of Stieg Larsson’s literary blockbuster The Millennium Trilogy which altogether have sold 50 million copies in 46 countries and became a worldwide phenomenon.

Eisbeth Salander (played by Rooney Mara) is a 24-year-old pierced and tattooed genius hacker with the hard-earned wisdom of someone twice her age—and a terrifying capacity to lead an investigation. Continue reading ‘The Girl With A Dragon Tattoo And Her Bike’

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World’s Oldest Unrestored Indian Motorcycle Sells For $155,000

Published by Cyril Huze April 25th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

Last Saturday a 1903 Indian motorcycle sold at auction for $155,000. It was announced by the auction house as the known oldest motorcycle from Indian that began selling bikes in 1902. It is one of only three built in 1903.The auction was won via a telephone bid from a motorcycle collector from New York City known only as Georgio. The 1.75-horsepower single-seater hasn’t run in over 80 years and except for a few nuts and bolts used for early repairs, is almost all-original. The bike hung on a dentist’s wall for 30 years and was later stored in a garage, and then in a basement, according to the auctioneers.

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Leaked Report. Harley-Davidson US Sales Up 25% During 1st Quarter 2012.

Published by Cyril Huze April 24th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

Harley-Davidson is scheduled to release first quarter 2012 earnings tomorrow Wednesday April 25.

But after information leaked from a research update by the Motorcycle Industry Council became public, Harley-Davidson was obliged yesterday to confirm in a federal filing that retail sales of motorcycles in the United States rose 25.5 percent in the first quarter of 2012 compared with the first quarter of 2011. Continue reading ‘Leaked Report. Harley-Davidson US Sales Up 25% During 1st Quarter 2012.’

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Diamond Stitched Replacement Seat For Harley-Davidson Touring Bikes

Published by Cyril Huze April 24th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.

Mustang Motorcycle Seats, one of the leaders in the construction of motorcycle seats, extends its line of bagger seats with this new “Wide Tripper” solo seat featuring a detailed diamond stitch design. This 14” wide solo ($289) fits 2008-up FL models and is shipped complete with a matching mini bib plus chrome mounting hardware giving it a finished look for one-up riding. The matching passenger seat ($169) is 11.5” wide. The solo seat is are also sold very soon with a removable, fully adjustable driver backrest. In black or distressed brown. Made in the USA. Call 800-243-1392 or visit Mustang Seats.

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Unexpected Custom Paint Jobs

Published by Cyril Huze April 24th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.

Most don’t realize that paint manufacturers never stop researching special colors, materials and techniques, offering professional painters new opportunities to create special effects for clients looking to own one-of-a-kind paint jobs. Among bike painters always experimenting with new processes, a shop I just discovered called “Unexpected Custom” whose creative use of metallic and iridescent colors mixed with metal powders and secret additives in various layers results in unique and gorgeous works of art. Want to show off your personality and your taste on your custom bike? Challenge the artists at Unexpected Custom. But you will have to ship your bike parts to Italy (they speak English…)

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Harley-Davidson Museum Offers Historic Images For Public Purchase

Published by Cyril Huze April 24th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.

An opportunity for you to engage in Harley-Davidson’s history, The HD Museum launched a new website Harley-Davidson Images where you can order a wide range of Art from the H-D Museum® Archives. Are offered several reprint options, allowing customers to find photos they want and have them printed on various media, including stretched canvas, wooden signs, archival paper and more. The collection of images on the site includes professional photography and candid shots dating back to 1903. Makes a great gift or addition to your office, shop, etc. At Harley-Davidson Images.

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Wish You Owned An Exotic Supercar?

Published by Cyril Huze April 24th, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.

Apple tells you every day that on their iTunes store there is an application for everything. Example. An application to make your car, Mazda, Vette, Ford pickup, Prius even your RV sound like a Nascar, Ford GT40, Ferrari, Lamborghini! (only from inside of your car.)

Once the app is downloaded and your device is in a secure position in your vehicle, simply plug it into your car stereo as you would to play music and XLR8 links your car to the accelerometers in your device. XLR8 responds to your car’s acceleration, deceleration and idling, turning your ordinary car engine into a Supercar engine. The idea for XLR8 came from 2XL Games’ Robb Rinard and was made a reality by programmer Rick Baltman.

The app can be downloaded for .99 cents and comes with the muscle car unlocked. Additional vehicle downloads and pricing available: NASCAR – 0.99. Ford GT40 – 1.99 Ferrari – 2.99. Lamborghini – 2.99. Four pack unlocks all – 4.99. XLR8 is available on the Apple and Android marketplace! Watch the demo below.

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Customized Harley Sportster Still Serviceable By Harley Dealers

Published by Cyril Huze April 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

Many custom motorcycle lovers have this dilemma. How radical can they go with their new Harley-Davidson without voiding all factory warranties and keeping their bike serviceable at any official Harley dealership. Florida shop Lightning Rod Motorcycles brings an answer to this question when you intend to customize a Sportster. The “Trackster” featured here is still 100% Harley-Davidson regarding the frame, engine and transmission, all kept stock for reliability and serviceable by official HD dealers. A lot of money saved and a lot of troubles associated with some radical custom bikes are avoided. At the same time, with a few modifications and the choice of the right quality custom parts, the result looks and feels like an expensive radical custom when in fact the final price is quite reasonable. Continue reading ‘Customized Harley Sportster Still Serviceable By Harley Dealers’

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