I don’t write a political Blog. So, I will not express here any political preference. Don’t worry about either candidate on November 5th. Both will have a job, one becoming President, the other keeping his job as Senator. Both are rich and will stay rich whatever the next tax system in place. Both will keep their house(s) at any mortgage rates. Both will keep their business expense accounts and will not have to pay for gas at any price. Both will have the best healthcare coverage anyone can get, etc. I believe in voting and encourage you to do it if it’s not already done (I voted 1 week ago after waiting in line for about 1 H 45 m). This post to tell you is that whoever is elected we are all going to be fine. Just care about yourself and your family without expecting too much of the new President.
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The latest Sporty/Buell conversion from Redneck Engineering is designed to look like a Hardtail, but ride like a Softail. Based on the original Mutant conversion it is designed to accept most components from a donor bike. Continue reading ‘Hidden Shock Sportster/Buell’
Pink Partz. For Women With A Taste For Horsepower.
Published by November 2nd, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.
A few months ago Darcy Betlach launched a line of woman clothing & accessories called Pink Partz. The concept? To offer all women involved in one way or the other in motorcycles, hot rods, dirt bikes, ATV, sleds, etc a distinctive line of designs adapted t their sport. As an example, female AMA Grand National racer Nichole Cheza chooses Pink Partz™ apparel as a way of expressing herself off the dirt track. Nichole turned pro in 2004 after receiving the Female Athlete of the Year award in 2003. So, if you are female with a taste for horsepower watch for additional line creations set to release just in time for the Holidays. Pink Partz.
Get rid of your stock football shape air intake and bolt on some horsepower. Mammoth Choppers introduces its billet aluminum high flow Hot Rod Series Air Intakes. This air cleaner utilizes a K&N high flow filter and the company states that horsepower gains range from 4 hp – 10 hp depending on tuning and pipe selection. Fitments are for all HD 88” to 96” & 110” cubic inch motors. It’s a direct mount for fuel injected or carbureted bikes. It takes 15 minutes to install and it comes with all mounting hardware and instructions. Choose from triple show chrome or black anodized. Made in the USA. For sale at Mammoth Choppers.
New Inductees At The Motorcycle Hall Of Fame
Published by November 1st, 2008 in Editorial and Events.
The AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2008 pictured here in a moving ceremony on Saturday, October 11. Friends, family and fellow enthusiasts were on hand to celebrate the achievements of the 6 new inductees. Back Row (L to R): Rolf Tibblin, Scot Harden, Vaughn Beals. Middle Row: Terry Poovey, Larry Huffman. Front: Margery Coates (representing Rod Coates)
Myrtle Beach New Bike Rally Ordinances Challenged In Court
Published by October 31st, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Attorney Alice Paylor who is representing Shank and Phil Schoonover, who owns Harley Davidson of Myrtle Beach argued their cases against the city of Myrtle Beach and answered questions from federal judge Perry Wooten for 3 hours on Thursday morning October 30. Shank’s attorney asked for an injunction against the city to prevent the enforcement of five of its new anti-bike rally ordinances. Continue reading ‘Myrtle Beach New Bike Rally Ordinances Challenged In Court’
Did you know? Halloween did not become a holiday in the United States until the 19th century, where lingering Puritan tradition restricted the observance of many holidays. American almanacs of the late 18th and early 19th centuries do not include Halloween in their lists of holidays. The transatlantic migration of nearly two million Irish following the Irish Potato Famine (1845-1849) finally brought the holiday to the United States. Scottish emigration, primarily to Canada before 1870 and to the United States thereafter, brought the Scottish version of the holiday to each country.
Building The Bad Dog 215 Air Cooled Engine
Published by October 31st, 2008 in Editorial and Engines.
“My name is Bill Price. I am the designer of the Bad Dog 215–one of the biggest and most powerful air-cooled v-twin motorcycle engines ever designed. I am a motorcycle enthusiast living and working in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I’ve spent the past forty years working on motorized machinery–including tuning, rebuilding and modifying motorcycle engines. My main design influences are the Nortons and Triumphs I’ve repaired and restored over the years. Continue reading ‘Building The Bad Dog 215 Air Cooled Engine’
Saxon Motorcycles Expands In Scandinavia
Published by October 30th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Saxon Motorcycles Europe is proud to announce the launch of Saxon Motorcycles Scandinavia with a dealership in Denmark, Xtreme Machines in Glostrup (Copenhagen). A second dealership, Tailormade VTwin located in Malmö Sweden, will be opening his doors in March 2009. Saxon Motorcycles Europe has obtained the European Type Approval in February 2007 for the models Firestorm and Warlord. Continue reading ‘Saxon Motorcycles Expands In Scandinavia’
His name is Josh Ellingson. He was discovered” not a long time ago by Miles and Lorrie Brown of “Evil Twin Motorsickle” a custom motorcycles shop in beautiful Alberta, Canada. They first met him at a farmers market where Josh had a small table displaying some of the items he had made in his spare time to enhance his 
income. Small items like dog collars, watch staps and belts. Immediately they recognized Josh’s untapped raw skills and on the spot commissionned him for a seat & bags for a custom project that Mikes & Lorrie are currently building. Here the result, leather tooling at its best with a quality of details and a style I never seen before (wish I could publish big size pictures). Josh doesnt have yet a website to show his extreme leather tooling art, but you can contact him at dr.skinstitcher@hotmail.com or call 403-748-3909.
I am fond of the beach cruiser look and of white wall tires. So, logically, at 1st glance I fell in love with this vintage motorbike by Ridley Motorcycles. It’s a small engine powered (49 or 70 cc) bicycle featuring the old-time look in a 1-piece tank frame (steel or aluminum), oversized 26” wheels, fender-mounted front & rear license plate, and incorporating all the small details to make it a vintage treasure. The base model with the 49 cc engine is capable of 24 miles per hour and nearly 120 miles per gallon. If you feel like doing zero-emission propulsion, you can still pedal as long as you want. MSRP starting at $1,999.00. Other models available at Ridley Motorcycles
Vintage Inspired “Honey Pot” Oil Filter
Published by October 29th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Ok, guys. It’s a motorcycle oil filter for oil and not a motorcycle pot for honey pot. Inspired by the “Hildebrandt” oil filters popularized during the ’50s and ’60s by Truckers and Hot Rod enthusiasts, the look, functionality and size have been improved for use on motorcycles by LA County Choprods. It’s cast, heat treated and precision machined from aluminum available in 3 different finishes, Natural, Polished and Black Wrinkle with Polished Highlights. Each assembly comes complete with stainless steel lid mounting hardware and a quality spin on HD style oil filter and is machined to accept ¼” NPT fittings. They are compatible with anything up to a Twin Cam and a wide variety of mounting and oil line adapters are being designed to accommodate most applications. LA County ChopRods.
Just released on the big screen, the true story about the invention, theft and the 30-year legal battle over the intermittent windshield wiper. Big corporations have time, money to pay high profile lawyers and power on their side. All the inventor Bob Kearns had was the truth. Shame on Ford. A must see movie. Flash Of Genius.
Progressive Suspension has just released the Air Dragger Shocks combining a machined aluminum air chamber, velocity sensitive, multi-stage valving and an internal progressive rate coil sprin. This clean and simple shock system mounts to all late model touring bikes and is powered by a clever compressor unit that simply attach with a Velcro into the back of a saddlebag. Installation is very simple and you will be able to adjust your suspension on-the-fly up to two inches. Contact your local Progressive Suspension dealer or for more info go to the Progressive Suspension Website.
Strokers Bikini Team To Help Our Troops
Published by October 27th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.
Mix 12 of Rick Fairless best custom bikes with 12 beautiful models shot in a pinup style, then add the superb graphic artwork and photos by celebrated photographer Darryl Briggs and you get one of the hottest calendars for 2009 to adorn your garage, office…or bedroom. The calendar production was sponsored by custom builder Rick Fairless whose business Strokers Dallas has always been about Bikes and Babes. In addition the Strokers Bikini Team is helping out our troops serving overseas by donating our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan a calendar for every calendar purchased through it’s website. You can order online at Strokers Bikini Team
Antilock Brakes Lower Fatal Motorcycle Crashes
Published by October 27th, 2008 in Brakes and Builders.
According to The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety antilock brakes could help motorcycle riders avoid fatal crashes, The fatal crash rate involving motorcycles equipped with optional antilock brakes, or ABS, was 38 percent lower than the rate involving similar motorcycles without the system. Like their counterparts on cars and trucks, antilock brakes help motorcycle riders stop their bikes abruptly without locking up the wheels or fishtailing. Continue reading ‘Antilock Brakes Lower Fatal Motorcycle Crashes’
New RMD Billet Front End For Baggers
Published by October 27th, 2008 in Brakes, Editorial and Suspension.
RMD teamed up with legendary innovator Leo DiOrio on this new front end for FL & FLH applications. It’s available in chrome/black anodize or all black anodize finish. This conventional front end also goes great with RMD’s 1-piece Black-Out Series wheels. Have the Brembo brake powder coated black and then RMD will reverse cut it for that contrast look! RMD Billet.
In-Wheel Electric Engine. Next For Your Motorcycle?
Published by October 27th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Wheels.
During the Mondial Auto Show, the Venturi Voltage was shown equipped with an electric engine incorporated in the wheel. Is the Michelin “Active wheel” tomorrow’s wheel and can it be adapted to a motorcycle? At first glance it looks like a regular wheel with its mounted tire, but inside a small engine is fed by batteries hidden in the vehicle (2 to 4). The motorization comes only from the wheels with the advantage of a lot of space saved inside the car. Regarding performance, autonomy is from 80 to 250 miles at a maximum speed of 75 mph. In addition to 0 gas emission, of course no clutch and no differential are necessary. Now it’s up to Michelin to convince manufacturers
Saw quite a few new and old Triumphs during last Biketoberfest in Daytona. If you are rebuilding a 650 or 750 cc Triumph motor (helpful too for rebuilding a 500 cc), a 4-hour DVD is available teaching you step by step how to do it correctly. Your teacher will be British motorcycle expert Wes White of Four Aces Cycle showing you engine teardown, cleaning, inspection and reassembly in concise, easy-to-follow chapters. Winter months are coming. $39.95. So order now at the store of One World Studios.
The Treasury Department has just issued a new $1 bill to reflect the state of the economy…
$5, $10, $20 bills will also be re-designed. To help Americans save more, starting tomorrow the consumer can’t use $50 & $100 bills anymore. After November 4th, all denominations above $20 must be returned to your primary bank to help it avoid bankruptcy.
Mammoth Choppers introduces its Hot Rod Series billet coil cover. Machined from solid T-6061 billet aluminum then anodized black and machined again to achieve that contrast cut look. This coil covers include an adjustable top motor mount, coils, plugs, and mounting hardware for EVO/Big Twin motors. Made in the USA. For sale at Mammoth Choppers.
For The Love Of Wine Or Of Pinups Or Both
Published by October 25th, 2008 in Editorial and Merchandise.
Good wine is a prelude to love…even more so when the label features a beautiful pinup coming from the PlayBoy collection.
Try to forget about your mortgage, about the stock market and buy at least one bottle of this high end collector’s series wines. Only 550 bottles of each label are available and for the connoisseurs you have the choice between Money Road Cabernet Sauvignon, Roda Cirsiron,Tenuta Ponti Oreno and more…Playboy Wines.
Cyril Huze Tribal Long Sleeve Tee-Shirts
Published by October 24th, 2008 in Builders and Merchandise.
Whatever I imagine, these Logo Tribal Tees are still the ones we sell the most. Tell me why? So we just printed 500 more and it’s time for you to show your support to your favorite Blogger by ordering a couple. Back of tee-shirt is screen-printed with our slogan “Absolute Customs”. Front is printed with horizontal tribal logo. Bottom of long sleeves is also printed with small logo. They are premium tee-shirts, 100% preshrunk heavyweight cotton. 5.6 oz taped neck with double needle bottom hem. Black or White. Sizes: M, L, XL, XXL. Order HERE.
New Macho Retro Velocity Stack
Published by October 24th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.
It’s called “Dicks Cool Unit” and was initially designed to bolt on a Mikuni carburetor. But with a provided adapter it fits CV, S&S and EFI units (up to 07). It is machined from aircraft grade aluminum and CNC cut to precision with a black anodized base, so you can paint, polish or plate to your needs. Velocity stack is $204.99. Adapter is 102.99. This velocity stack has been featured on several custom bikes built by Kirk Taylor at Custom Design Studio where the “dicks Cool Unit” is for sale. Call 415-382-6667 or email customdesignstudio@sbcglobal.com.
Paughco 45 Bobber/Chopper Frame
Published by October 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Frames.
This awesome new frame from Paughco will allow you to build yourself a very cool chopper using that ole 45-incher that’s been serving as a door stop for the past few of decades. Better yet the new Paugho 45 frame allows you to toss that old 3-speed and replace it with a 74 4-speed. The new bare frame retails for right around $1000.00, and that includes offset 4-speed tranny plate. The frame is set up for BDL belt or chain drive and can be ordered separately or with a host of optional accessories like the Paughco Springer, wheels, tanks and fenders shown here. Continue reading ‘Paughco 45 Bobber/Chopper Frame’
Quite interesting. To read slowly (thanks Scott).
Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this:
The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.
The fifth would pay $1.
The sixth would pay $3.
The seventh would pay $7.
The eighth would pay $12.
The ninth would pay $18.
The tenth man (the richest) would pay $59. Continue reading ‘Our Tax System Explained?’
