Published by Cyril Huze October 3rd, 2008
in Accessories and Editorial.
Ami James from hit TV series “Miami Ink” just teamed up with jeweler Larry Weymouth, a.k.a. Benj, to produce a line of bike jewelry featuring details taken from Ami’s original logo design. Ami’s tattoo and creative designs are now available on belt buckles, necklaces, bracelets and lots of other great looking Jewelry. Ami and Benj will introduce the “Love Hate Choppers” jewelry line during Daytona Biketoberfest. Their display will be located at the Sucker Punch Sally’s trailer at “Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona” in Ormond Beach. To order call 800-390-2225.
Published by Cyril Huze October 3rd, 2008
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
This piece of Italian Jewelry will hide your carburetor and possibly this Diamond air cleaner may work as a chicks magnet. Machined from billet aluminum, the front cover is bolted through from the rear for a very clean look. The inside cover features an air directional cone that provide great airflow. Size is 7” X 5,5”, available in smooth and ribbed, in polished, chrome or black anodized. It fits CV and S&S super E/G carbs. (no filter element). Priced in Euros (OMG!) at Kustom Tech Italy.
Published by Cyril Huze October 3rd, 2008
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Like burgers and ketchup Bikes and Diners mix very well with each other. This motorcycle was created by Garrison as a theme bike for a television show called “DINERS” which will air Sunday, October 5th at 6pm on Connecticut Public Television (CPTV). “DINERS” captures the joy of being on a motorcycle and finding those out-of-the-way classic eateries that invite travelers in for a simple home-cooked meal and friendly conversation while transporting them back in time. Continue reading ‘Diners Theme Motorcycle.’
Published by Cyril Huze October 2nd, 2008
in Editorial.
In a former Article about “motorcycle noise”, I posted a link to an Essay written on this topic by Jim McCaslin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Tom Zimberoff, “Chief Chopperating Officer” and best selling author of the 2 hard cover books “Art Of The Chopper” I & II, wrote this open letter to answer Jim McCaslin statements.
“Dear Jim. If I may offer a few reasons why, let me ask you to give second thought to your position about “loud” exhaust pipes. I hope you will lend the author of perhaps the best-selling book about motorcycles in publication an open mind. Your Web article begins perceptively and articulately, but the question you ask about what riders can do to appease those who vilify motorcycles is misconceived. Continue reading ‘Loud Pipes. Open Letter Of Tom Zimberoff To Harley-Davidson’
Published by Cyril Huze October 2nd, 2008
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Here the plan. Bring a Buell Thunderbolt (or it will be provided). Guilty Customs will use most of the components of the donor bike, install them on a Twisted Choppers frame, fab in-house all other components, convert the new bike to a chain drive, and as a result you get a very reasonably priced and aggressive custom benefiting from the reliability of HD components. It will only cost you $8000 (raw metal), or $10,000 (pinstriped). Guilty Customs
Published by Cyril Huze October 1st, 2008
in Editorial.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Tuesday announced it has charged San Francisco-based Dudley Perkins Co. Harley dealership with sex discrimination for not allowing a qualified woman to work as a mechanic. The EEOC alleges that although Bowen Dean was hired as a mechanic, the company had her work in customer service and bookkeeping. Dean was hired June 23, 2003 as an entry-level lot technician and was repeatedly passed over for mechanical jobs by men with less experience. In February 2006, Dean filed a sex discrimination charge with the EEOC, which said that as a result she was fired two months later. My only comment is that I always wanted to have at least one female mechanic working for me. But never found one to hire. And right now I am not recruiting…
Published by Cyril Huze October 1st, 2008
in Builders and Editorial.
Step by step Indian Motorcycle is following its business plan and as announced in this Blog several months ago will open its flagship Charlotte Dealership on Saturday October 4. (110 Indian Walk, Lowell, NC. Take I-85 at Exit 22). The celebration includes tours beginning at 11 am at the nearby Kings Mountain Factory, a ride from the headquarter to the dealership at 12.30 pm, and a big party with live music starting at 1 pm. Indian Motorcycle Charlotte. (very cool show truck)
Published by Cyril Huze October 1st, 2008
in Editorial.
If you or someone you know is between 18 and 25 years old, here is an opportunity to win and rebuild a 1940s era Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle project! The youth program of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America is running a contest this year that will give away a 1942 Harley Davidson bobber project. Matt Olsen of the Youth Program at the AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club Of America) is the young man behind the contest. Continue reading ‘Write An Essay. Win A Harley WLA Project.’
Published by Cyril Huze October 1st, 2008
in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.
A familiar name with a new look. Since their acquisition of GMA, Belt Drives Limited has made some style and design upgrades to the GMA brake calipers. While the internal design has not been changed they are now offered in both smooth black anodizing and mirror finish or show quality chrome. BDL/GMA calipers carry superior quality brake pads and precision crafted pistons to ensure positive stopping power. For complete details call BDL at 714-685-3333 or visit Belt Drive Limited.
Published by Cyril Huze September 30th, 2008
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
On September 30th 2006, I was publishing my 1st Post titled “See You Next Post”. This new post is the 1421 eme published after 2 years of Blogging. Wow! Cyril Huze Blog is since 1 year the most visited, most read, most commented “Custom Motorcycle News” Blog in the world dedicated to the Custom Oriented V-Twin Industry (see below).
In 2008 we still expanded our readership while most US motorcycle print magazines have a lower circulation. We are 1st in Traffic Rank. Our Traffic Rank is # 90,238 (1 week average) out of an estimated 98 million websites and an estimated 72 million Blogs in the world. (Source Alexa). The smaller the rank number, higher is the traffic. (Google ranks #1). Our main online direct competitor ranks 111,500 websites behind us. We are 1st in number of Visited Pages Per Visitor. Average of 17 visits per reader. (Source Alexa). We are 1st in number of real human visits excluding spam & robots, averaging 168,500 human visits/month (Source Google Analytics). Continue reading ‘Cyril Huze Blog Is 2 Years Old.’
Published by Cyril Huze September 30th, 2008
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
G Squared Motorsports was initially formed in 2003 as a collaboration between Bryce and Smith to field an S&S powered V-Twin NHRA drag bike. As an example of their work, they combined the craftsmanship of S&S Cycle and their own innovation to produce something powerful and fast. Dyno runs have the 126 making over 150 rear wheel horsepower & it delivers the most torque of any engine in class – over 145 ft. lbs. These 4-3/8″ bore engines have similar general specifications to the original S&S “Tribute” 145 engines, but the new 126 is a dual cam design combined with big valve B2 heads for ultimate performance. Continue reading ‘G2 Motorsports Custom 126” Engine’
Published by Cyril Huze September 30th, 2008
in Editorial and Events.
You already know that Las Vegas BikeFest is October 2 to 5th. Friend Branscombe Richmond and his Renegade All Star Band will play october 3 & 4 at 7.30 PM inside Club Tequila at the “Fiesta Rancho Casino & Hotel”. Special guests will include Steven williams from the hit shows “21 Jump Street” & “X Files” and also Charlene Tilton from the hit TV show “Dallas”. I hear that sexy Miss Sturgis Kelli will also be there. There will be a special guest stars autograph signing after the show. It’s a great one. Go!
Published by Cyril Huze September 29th, 2008
in Builders and Editorial.
After the Servi-Car (introduced in 1932) and the launch of the new Tri-Glide Ultra Classic for 2009, rumor is that Harley-Davidson is about to launch a new trike with 2 wheels upfront and pivoting on an independent parallelogram to help the bike lean like a motorcycle. It has to be confirmed (Harley didn’t comment) but the 3-wheeler would be equipped with a V-Rod Engine (could it be called the Tri-Rod?), and could be shown at the Intermot Motorcycle and Scooter Fair in Cologne, Germany (October 8-12). Drawings by Harley-Davidson from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.S. Patent and Trademark Office. To follow…
Published by Cyril Huze September 28th, 2008
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
During the recent Dealers Meeting at their Wichita, KS headquarters Big Dog Motorcycles introduced the 2009 Big Dog Bulldog. For any motorcycle manufacturer having a bagger in its line is a must. So no surprise here. The question is how to differentiate your model(s) to conquer a market share dominated by Harley-Davidson. Evidently by proposing cosmetic solutions that one-off bike builders already apply since a long time to factory bikes: always a lowered stance with aerodynamic bags and windshields/fairings, stretched gas tanks and fancy paint jobs. I would bet that this new Big Dog Bagger is going to carry all the line in 2009. For next year Big Dog Motorcycles also announced another model called the Coyote.
Published by Cyril Huze September 28th, 2008
in Driveline and Editorial.
They come in all flavors…if you know where to find them. These guys make custom urethane castings of shift knobs since 10 years and propose a large choice for your hot rod or hot bobber. Totally Kool Kustom Krap. Van Chase Studios.
Published by Cyril Huze September 27th, 2008
in Editorial and Wheels.
The New York Times (thanks Rodent), published an article explaining how EPA intends to remove millions of pounds of lead from the environment. The target is lead weights clipped on the sides of your wheels to balance your tires to avoid vibrations at high speed. And if you didn’t know, EPA tells you that sooner or later your lead weights are going to fly off your wheels, then get ground down, with the toxin finding it’s way into the air, in the water supply and even our farmers’ fields! EPA launched a campaign aimed at phasing out the use of lead wheel weights by the year 2011. National Lead Free Wheel Weight Initiative.
Published by Cyril Huze September 27th, 2008
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Clients of the F-Series Super Duty Ford truck buy it for work. What about the 2009 F-450 Harley-Davidson model edition named the “Big Hog Daddy”? I will say work, play, and show-off a lot. As usual the “motorcycle version” of this Ford truck has plenty of Harley-Davidson badges on the outside and the Harley-Davidson script on the side of the bed. Continue reading ‘Big Hog Daddy Is The Biggest Harley.’
Published by Cyril Huze September 26th, 2008
in Editorial.
Today September 26, 08 Rocky Robinson’s “Ack Attack” gets the world record back at 358.8881 mph on his final run at the “Top 1 Oil World LSR Shoot Out”. The old record held by Chris Carr was 350.884 mph
Published by Cyril Huze September 26th, 2008
in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.
Detroit Bros line-up includes the Acid and Classic twists, which are hand forged from mild steel, turned and tapped, and chromed to a mirror finish. The Proof Coil and Moto Chain shift linkages are welded up from stainless steel, and then painstakingly polished. Remember, most stock FL models have linkages that measure 12.75″, and all measurements are taken “eye to eye”. These shift linkages are on sale until October 31st, 2008. Detroit Bros Shift Linkages.
Published by Cyril Huze September 26th, 2008
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
America is struggling trying to manage its debts. But you still want to ride something else than a factory bike. The boys at Savage Cycles have a solution that would be approved by FED Chairman Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Paulson because both of them want you to live and ride within or under your means. The “Goblin” is built using a Buell powerplant with the frame and several components built in house. For 15 K, you even get a custom paint job. Recession proof. Savage Cycles in Maryland.
Published by Cyril Huze September 25th, 2008
in Editorial.
Joe Teresi announced tyesterday that he has named John Lagana to succeed him as Publisher and CEO of Paisano Publications, LLC. Lagana comes to Paisano with over twenty years of experience in senior management positions at well-known magazines including Forbes, Rolling Stone, Maxim and The Week. Joe Teresi he and his wife, Ellen, will continue to serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman but will be retiring from the day to day business to pursue more leisurely interests. Paisano is the publisher of Easyriders, V-Twin, Biker, In The Wind, Tattoo, Tattoo Flash, Tattoo Savage, RebelRodz and Amusin’ Kruisin’ magazines and industry newspaper V-Twin News. Paisano promotes the largest V-twin tradeshow in the industry: V-Twin Expo. The company also licenses the name Easyriders to foreign language magazines, bike shows, motorcycle rodeos, and for apparel and novelties.
Published by Cyril Huze September 25th, 2008
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
I have seen a couple of Ferrari theme motorcycles. But none using Ferrari modern and vintage best lines, technology and engine. This is a V4 engine based on the Ferrari Enzo Block shape. Continue reading ‘Ferrari V4 Concept Motorcycle’
Published by Cyril Huze September 25th, 2008
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
As you know stiff regulations oblige manufacturers to set their engines with a very lean air/fuel mixture with for consequence some robbed performance and high cylinder head temperatures. All new motorcycles/engines are affected by lean air/fuel mixtures and the problem is even more extreme on fuel injected models. Many among you would like to improve their engine performance and the same time make it run cooler. It’s not easy to alter the signals from the stock Harley electronic control module (ECM) to richen air/fuel mixture and boost performance. Continue reading ‘Cool Down Everybody’
Published by Cyril Huze September 24th, 2008
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
The new American IronHorse has a new website, soon 2 new models and wants to demonstrate its commitment to customers, dealers in reestablishing the tarnished brand. I publish below highlights of their press release.
“Since acquiring American IronHorse (“AIH”) three months ago, Scott Meyers has led the Fort Worth based motorcycle company through substantial changes designed to improve the IronHorse product, customer experience and dealer responsiveness. To achieve these goals the Company has taken the following actions: Continue reading ‘American IronHorse Motorcycles Company Releases New Plans.’
Published by Cyril Huze September 24th, 2008
in Editorial.
(From Lorena Anderson at Myrtle Beach Online)
All 15 of Myrtle Beach’s proposed bike rally options have become law, though with some modifications.
At this morning’s city council workshop, rally proponents raised objections to some details and some entire proposals, like the one that requires riders to wear helmets and protective eyewear within city limits. Of all the proposals designed to curtail the May motorcycle rallies that draw more than 300,000 to the Grand Strand each year, the helmet law is the least popular among rally supporters. Continue reading ‘Myrtle Beach Passes All Bike Rally Ordinances’
Published by Cyril Huze September 24th, 2008
in Customs, Editorial and Frames.
Don Baumunk, President of Fat Katz Inc, a leader in high quality steel gas tanks and fenders, just informed me that he purchased the “Troubadour” gas tank tooling from Independent Gas Tank Company . You will now be able to purchase very sleek “Troubadour” gas tanks in various widths and lengths directly from Fat Katz Inc. The Troubadour and Trendsetter are available starting at $795.00. I remind you that Fat Katz is also doing one-off gas tanks and fenders for truly unique projects. Fat Katz 877-432-8528.
