A few close ups of some interesting custom motorcycles seen during my Daytona weekend.
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Biketoberfest 2010 Atmosphere (Part 3)
Published by October 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Breaking News. Jesse James Closing West Coast Choppers.
Published by October 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Events.
From a very reliable source I got confirmation that Jesse James is closing for good West Coast Choppers.
I am also able to officially announce that all Jesse James motorcycle frames and parts will be now manufactured respectively by Daytec and Belt Drive LTD (BDL) and available to order through Custom Chrome.
(picture copyright and courtesy Jesse James for Cyril Huze Blog)
First Ever Reverse Gear Burnout By Bert Baker
Published by October 16th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Videos.Biketoberfest 2010 October 15, 2010. Broken Spoke Saloon 9.55 pm. A first. Bert Baker from Baker Drivetrain does a reverse gear burnout using one of his transmissions. (I know it’s difficult to see the difference) Sweet and very short (3 seconds) because I shot it with my iPhone and Bert got started without warning me…
Biketoberfest 2010 (Part 2)
Published by October 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Temperatures are 80F day – 60F night under a solid blue sky and it will remain this way until Sunday evening. Of course, a big part of Biketoberfest attraction is because it’s the last opportunity for northern bikers to ride before cold and snow hit their home places. 
Excellent weather helps a lot boost attendance because many Floridian and neighboring state bikers decide or not to ride to the rally only on a weather forecast criteria..It is estimated that about 120,000 attended the 2009 edition or the equivalent of about $190 million brought by bikers and vendors to the local economy. Good news: traveling around Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, Main Street, Beach Street and the International speedway has been a traffic nightmare all day long on Friday and of course it will be worse today Saturday. Continue reading ‘Biketoberfest 2010 (Part 2)’New Harley-Davidson Screaming Eagle® 3.5″ Slotted Muffler End Caps
Published by October 16th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.
These 3.5 inch slotted end caps enable the personalization of Screamin’ Eagle® Thunder Street Performance Slip-On Mufflers of Harley touring bikes. Available in Chrome with black spears or Black with chrome spears, these easy-to-install caps are dressed with the same finish as the mufflers and exhaust shields for a consistent look front to back.
Sold in pairs, the kit includes all required mounting hardware. $149.95. For more information, visit your Harley dealer or go to Harley-Davidson Website.
James Corbett is an Australian old automotive sculptor stripping junk 50’s and 60’s cars, employing gears, spark plugs, radiators, grilles, and any part inspiring him to create these wonderful pieces of art. Continue reading ‘Artistic Automotive Recycling’
The new 26″ front wheel that so many are adopting on Harley-Davidson touring bikes and of course on custom motorcycles built front the ground up deserved a cool front fender. Fat Katz Inc. delivers again with the introduction of the Laredo 26” STEEL front fender. Continue reading ‘New Fat Katz 26″ Front Fender’
Daytona Biketoberfest 2010. Chopper Time At Tropical Tattoo. (Part 1)
Published by October 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Arrived in Daytona today at noon for a fast lunch with a couple of friends. Then went straight to Tropical Tattoo where Willie Jones was overseeing his event and confirmed to me that Daytona Bike Week will see his last show…Too much work and stress are the reasons. Well, it seems that many, including myself, want to change his mind. And maybe he will change his mind… Continue reading ‘Daytona Biketoberfest 2010. Chopper Time At Tropical Tattoo. (Part 1)’
Please, don’t call or email asking for the tech sheet of these 2 customs…(thanks David)
A man and his wife were spending the day at the zoo. She was wearing a loose fitting, pink dress, sleeveless with straps…He was wearing his usual jeans and T-shirt. As they walked through the ape exhibit, they passed in front of a large gorilla. Noticing the wife, the gorilla went crazy. He jumped on the bars, and holding on with one hand and two feet he grunted and pounded his chest with his free hand. He was obviously excited at the pretty lady in the pink dress.
The husband, noticing the excitement, thought this was funny. He suggested that his wife tease the poor fellow some more by puckering her lips and wiggling her bottom. She played along and the gorilla got even more excited, making noises that would wake the dead. Continue reading ‘Joke Of The Week’
New Windshield For Harley-Davidson Road King Models
Published by October 13th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.
In Daytona, Klock Werks is debuting their new “Billboard Flare” Windshield conceived specifically for Harley Road King. Modeled after the original FLARE Windshield, the Billboard FLARE features the patented Klock Werks hips on the side and flip on the top.The company states computer simulation combined with real world testing produced a windshield in one height that works for most riders.
Klock Werks is setup at Destination Daytona during Biketoberfest where they propose that you try it before you buy it, and offer free installation from today to Sunday
Viper Motorcycle Company Announces Barnett Harley-Davidson As New Dealer.
Published by October 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Viper Motorcycle Company (OTCC: VPWI.OB), a wholly owned subsidiary of Viper Powersports Inc., announced today its newest dealer, Barnett Harley-Davidson in El Paso, Texas. Terry Nesbitt, President, Viper Motorcycle Company stated, “Signing Barnett Harley-Davidson as a Viper dealer is very exciting and affords us the opportunity to develop a relationship with the world’s largest Harley dealer. Barnett Harley-Davidson is an iconic brand in itself, a great business and a platform enabling Viper to grow our brand while providing Barnett Harley-Davidson a unique niche product line”. Continue reading ‘Viper Motorcycle Company Announces Barnett Harley-Davidson As New Dealer.’Leather Side Bags For Metric Bikes
Published by October 13th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.
Stop complaining about me not featuring the same cool parts I introduced you to for American bikes for Metric Bikes. Mo-tique is introducing 2 new and unique genuine leather side bags from Ledrie with Custom Wings mounting bracket for metric cruisers. Continue reading ‘Leather Side Bags For Metric Bikes’
Veon Motorcycle World Champion Of Bike Building. The Way It Works.
Published by October 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Fred Krugger and Peer Toftner of Veon Motorcycles won the 2010 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building with a wonderful machine that you can transform from cruiser to racer at the push of a button in a total of 5 seconds, while stopped or when riding. In Sturgis, Fred showed me how smoothly it works and now, thanks to this brand new video, you can also see Veon going from a low-seat/feet-forward/cruiser configuration, to a high-seat/feet-aft/sport-racing configuration, as well as any intermediate position. Fred just sent me this video. See and admire the technology authorizing such metamorphosis at the flip of a switch. Krugger Motorcycle Company.
Behind the Broken Spoke brand name that bikers know all over the world, there is a man called Jay Allen. He is the creator and Chief Entertaining Officer of 6 huge bars across the USA (Daytona, Laconia, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans, Sturgis downtown & campground) and of the Sturgis County Line Campground where, tirelessly, he provides some of the best entertainment that rally goers may want. He is also an accomplished racer, and holds several Bonneville land speed records. From his retreat in Bisbee, AZ and while on his way to Biketoberfest, Jay answered my questions.
Cyril. In High School, what your teachers said about you? Jay. He didn’t fit in scholastically or socially.
Cyril. Who were your childhood heroes? Jay. My Grandfather and Muhammad Al i
Cyril. What was your 1st vehicle? Jay. 1966 VW buggy with sunroof, 8-track player and coco mats.
Cyril. If you were not working in the motorcycle industry, what would you do? Jay. Grow Medical Marijuana, or drive a truck or Barista, or Dive Master. Continue reading ‘The Secret Life Of Jay Allen’
Biketoberfest. Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Bike Show is Thursday October 14th.
Published by October 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Willie’s Chopper Time Bike Show at Tropical Tattoos in Ormond Beach will be the 1st major gathering of custom bike builders, owners and lovers during Biketoberfest 2010.
A tradition and a must stop by during both March Bike Week & Biketoberfest, Willie’s Bike Show is an exhibition of creative motorcycle building and restoring where imagination and skills are more important than money.
More than a bike show, the event is a social gathering of all those present in Daytona who are bonded by the same Kustom Kulture. Continue reading ‘Biketoberfest. Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Bike Show is Thursday October 14th.’
Flash Back. Glenn Curtis 1907 World Land Speed Record Machine.
Published by October 12th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
Thursday January 24, 1907 in Ormond Beach, Florida. Glenn Curtis climbs aboard his 280 pounds V8 motorcycle. After 2 miles the machine reaches its top speed and is clocked at 136.3 mph, covering a mile in 25 1/4 seconds. He became the world’s fastest man and his land speed record held 11 years until a Blitzen Benz car reached the speed of 141 mph. Glenn built numerous engines and was also a plane pilot. He became an american hero who inspired popular books like “Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle”, “The Adventures of Tom Swift” and “Fun and Adventures on the Road”. Glenn’s bike is preciously kept at the Smithsonian Museum.
Deep Rich Sound Harley Sportster Exhaust. Hear It.
Published by October 12th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.
The Sportster is the most sold model of the entire Harley line up. So I guess more and more among you are trying to source replacement exhaust sets.
The 4 criteria to choose a new exhaust are design, sound, quality of chrome (if any) and legality. Samson Exhaust has a wide range of options starting at $405.00 (model featured) and give you the possibility to go online to hear how your bike will sound. Continue reading ‘Deep Rich Sound Harley Sportster Exhaust. Hear It.’
Biketoberfest. Rat’s Hole Show Is Saturday October 16, 2010.
Published by October 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
The Rat’s Hole 18th Annual Biketoberfest Custom Bike Show will be back at Daytona Lagoon Water Park, next to the parking garage on Earl Street, Daytona Beach. It’s the best location in town for a bike show and I am glad that we can park safely…after paying big bucks to the city.
The all-day show will feature 22 classes of motorcycles, Good Times MC Radical Randy, the usual tattoo contests and Rat’s Mates to pose on your custom bike. To register a bike, jump to Rat’s Hole Show.
Since 1977 his name is Fred “DUB” Duban and after winning quite a few important European bike shows as an “independent amateur builder”, in 2003 he opened his shop in France and is now considered one of the best bike builders of the old continent. For this project he got the best briefing any custom builder can dream of: “make it fast and only in deep glossy black” (heard this one before.) Continue reading ‘Black And Fast’
Germany Intermot Trade Fair (Part 2)
Published by October 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
(With help of correspondent H. Roesler for info and pictures)
Intermot, the largest European Motorcycle Fair held in Cologne, Germany closed its doors yesterday with organizers claiming 219,000 visitors, 4% more exhibitors and 5% more motorcycles exhibited on the floor. Unfortunately, it is reported to me that very few young people could be seen on the floor. Let’s start this short report with the big rumor floating in the air during the last 4 days of the show: BMW would have a big interest in buying Italian manufacturer MV Agusta…Deal done? Continue reading ‘Germany Intermot Trade Fair (Part 2)’
Arlen Ness 40th Anniversary Open House
Published by October 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Arlen Ness will celebrate his 40th year in the motorcycle industry on October 23rd and 24th with an open house at his Dublin, CA headquarters. Members of the cast of the TV series Sons Of Anarchy will join the festivities. The program is as follows.
Saturday October 23rd and Sunday 24th. From 9am to 6pm. Meet cast members, “Tig” (Kim Coates) and “Juice” (Theo Rossi) from FX’s Sons of Anarchy TV series. 2011 Victory Demo Truck will be on-site for test rides. Meet custom product specialists from many leading vendors. 40% off select Clearance items. Free installation on select Ness products. Live Band. All Day BBQ.
Arlen Ness Enterprises. 6050 Dublin Boulevard. Dublin. California 94568. Tel: 925-479-6350
Want To Break The Sound Barrier On Earth?
Published by October 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Steve Fossett, deceased on September 3rd, 2007 in a plane crash, intended to travel on land inside this machine at faster than sound speed (768 mph or 1236 km/h.) Some tests were made and Steve thought he could reach 800 mph. He was extremely rich (made his fortune in the financial services industry), was known by the public at large as an aviator, sailor, adventurer and the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon. He held many world records including 5 non stop circumnavigations of the Earth. For a cool $3 million ($4 miilion was invested) you can acquire his machine and become the world’s fastest man on land. But promise to read this Brochure before you make your offer.
New Harley-Davidson LED Headlamp And Auxiliary Lamps
Published by October 9th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.
They are brighter and whiter in color and provide a superior light pattern over standard incandescent lamps. Compared to the yellow light of a traditional halogen bulb, the LED lamp produces a “daylight color impression” that appears more natural to the eye.
The solid-state LEDs are designed for long life, and the shock- and vibration-resistant lamp assembly mounts into existing light housings. Installation is quick and easy, and the plug-in lamps connect to the factory headlamp wiring. No external ballast or complicated wire harness is required. Continue reading ‘New Harley-Davidson LED Headlamp And Auxiliary Lamps’
Royal Enfield Announces California Launch
Published by October 9th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
Despite the recession a couple of motorcycling manufacturers are thriving. As I told you several times, Royal Enfield is one of them, with a growing demand worldwide including the US for their vintage-inspired Bullet motorcycles. Royal Enfield Motors has responded to this demand with significant investments in production to increase capacity and allow the brand to enter new markets like California, where the bikes performance, user-friendliness, reliability retro aesthetic and outstanding fuel economy is expected to make the line particularly popular with riders and enthusiasts. Continue reading ‘Royal Enfield Announces California Launch’
