From time to time, some of the best looking parts are on sale. Like these powdercoated Cross Risers for 1″ handlebars. In 3, 6 or 8 inch high to fit most riding positions (check also clearance of your bars versus your gas tank), and in polished, red or black powdercoating (other colors on special request). To order at New York City Choppers.
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Powdercoated Handlebar Cross Risers
Published by July 21st, 2008 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.5 Dollars Got Him A Bobber. 5 Dollars Can Get You This Panhead.
Published by July 20th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
A 5 dollars ticket. That’s all it took for Jim Peters of Medford, New Jersey, to win the beautiful 2007 Custom Bobber (left pic), custom built by J&P Cycles and painted by Chad Renken of Def Air Custom Paint in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Peters purchased the one raffle ticket benefiting the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa, online on Aug. 15. Ticket number 06285 turned out to be the lucky one. The 2008 raffle is underway and this year’s National Motorcycle Museum raffle bike is a 2008 S&S Panhead. Custom-built by J&P Cycles and painted by Scott Takes of Underground Studios. To get a chance to win it, go to to the JP Cycles National Motorcycle Museum
If you go to Sturgis, visit Michael Lichter’s Motorcycle-As-Art Exhibit called “Stay Gold”. From August 1 to 8, 9AM to 7 PM you will be able to visit this exhibition focusing on garage builders and artists who maybe haven’t seen much or any of the limelight but still produce breathtakingly detailed work in the same spirit as the late Johnny Chop. Over 20 custom bike builders and a dozen artists are featured. Builders include: Keith Ball, Duane Ballard, Kevin Baas and the Kennedy High Chopper Class, Ryan Boyd, Chopper Dave, Jeff Decker, Phil Dzeicwechdick, Steve English, Tom Foster, Dave John, Ben Jordan, Fabricator Kevin and Jeff Huvaere, Kutty Noteboom, Caleb Owens, Nick Pew, Michael Pugliese, Jeffrey Schad, Bill Steele, Tattoo John Surprenant, Skeeter Todd, Anthony “Scout” Underwood, and Jeff Wright. A Johnny Chop custom bike will also be on display. Thunder Road is located 3 miles east of Sturgis on Highway 34. Thunder Road.
After paying the mortgage, mowing the grass is one of the worst aspects of owning a house. Until you discovered through my Blog that there is help available to you thanks to the Mowercycle. Think about it. No noise, no gas, no pollution. And it seems to me that it is not so difficult for you to build one in your garage while you wait for the UPS guys to deliver the custom motorcycle parts you ordered 1 or 2 months ago… And maybe you are going to rediscover the pleasure of riding a bicycle and loose your beer belly. The best looking garage built Custom Mowercycle wins a feature in this page. It’s the weekend. Start now. The Mowercycle.
I love motorcycle insurance surveys. Some answers make me smile, to say the least. Read the main results of the most recent one done online by Allstate with 500 male bikers nationwide. 1- Virtually all hardcore riders answered they would give up their spouse or significant other before their motorcycle. 2- Riders across all classifications were twice as likely to give up their television sets before their motorcycles – a testament to the passion many Americans feel for their bikes and riding. 3- Thirty-five percent of participants own at least one Harley and spend an average of $20,600 for the bike. An additional $2,250, on average, is spent for accessories. Continue reading ‘Allstate Survey Of Motorcyclists. Are You Surprised?’
Limited Edition Duo Glide Replica To Be Auctioned At Sturgis Annual Legend Ride.
Published by July 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Duo glide, a limited edition Duo Glide Replica called “Destination Duo™” presented by Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona and built by Sucker Punch Sally’s will be auctioned off during the First Annual Legends Ride, Celebrity-Charity Event Sturgis 2008. A total of 50 “Destination Duo” will be built and will feature a Panhead™ style power plant, a 5-speed kick or electric transmission, an original style 2 into 2 exhaust combination, a functional custom leather seat, an optional buddy seat and a choice of a Springer or hydraulic front-end. Continue reading ‘Limited Edition Duo Glide Replica To Be Auctioned At Sturgis Annual Legend Ride.’
Harley-Davidson’s Net Falls 23% As Economic Conditions Hamper Sales
Published by July 18th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.
Not surprisingly, Harley-Davidson Inc continues to struggle with the weak U.S. economy. Its second-quarter profits fell 23% amid a steep drop in domestic sales. Shipments of motorcycles didn’t fall as much as the company had forecast in the spring, however, and results were better than Wall Street analysts had expected. Harley said second-quarter net income fell to $222.8 million, or 95 cents a share, from $290.5 million, or $1.14 a share,. Harley said it shipped 80,326 motorcycles to its dealers and distributors in the quarter, down 15.6% from a year earlier. The decrease is the result of the previously announced shipment reduction in response to ongoing weakness in the U.S. economy.
Complete 2009 Indian Chief Lineup & Accessories In Sturgis
Published by July 17th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
As I told you since April, the 2009 Indian Chief lineup will be on display in the Black Hills at the 68th Anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The line includes 4 models: Chief Standard, Deluxe, Roadmaster and Vintage, each with several color/leather/accessories options. Event staff will be present to answer questions about the bikes and the company. Continue reading ‘Complete 2009 Indian Chief Lineup & Accessories In Sturgis’
RC Components Offers Free Wheel Installation During Sturgis
Published by July 17th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.
One week ago I was writing about Baker Drivetrain performing installation of their 6-speed transmission on your bike while you have fun at the rally. Now, it’s the turn of RC Components to offer free wheel installations at multiple locations during this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally from August 1st to 10th. Just stop by their truck located at 4th and Lazelle near the Sturgis Community Center to check their wide range of wheel designs and setup an appointment. I have a question: if I ride to Sturgis and have new wheels installed, what do I do with my old wheels. I guess you can find an arrangement with RC to have them shipped back to you. RC Components.
Modular Motor And Coil Mounts for Your Engine
Published by July 17th, 2008 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.
Paughco is now distributing the entire line of exclusive components from Yankee Enginuity. YE motor mounts are able to accept numerous coils and coil mounts while retaining the basic mount. Or you can order one of their units bare that fits models all the way from 1948 through 1984. Regardless of the year or model you are working on Paughco has a YE mount to cover your needs. Manufactured from billet aluminum and polished to a flawless finish the unique top motor mounts start at just $136.06. For complete details call 775-246-5738 or on the Web. Paughco
New Chillin’ Oil Filter/Cooler By Crime Scene Choppers
Published by July 16th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Got a kick only 4-speed bike? Cool. Now you can replace your low tech and messy oil filter with this new Chillin’ Oil Filter/Cooler from Crime Scene Choppers. As you see, it is conceived with a radial fins bracket not only for looks but because it will help drawing heat out of your oil. Made out of a block of 6061 aluminum, provided with a retro fine machined finish, it mounts to the back 3 bolts on a 4 speed transmission and uses a high tech Fram spin-on element (that you can get at any auto parts store). I repeat, for kick start 4-speed, not electric start bikes. Call on my behalf Joe at Crime Scene Choppers.
I would not do my job if I would not remind you that every year the 3rd Wednesday in July is “Ride To Work Day”. So, it’s today July 16. How many bikers know about it? And how many cagers know? And they should. Today, I have to test ride a client’s restored Knucklehead 39. Will I see more fellow riders on the road? Some suit guys? I wonder.
On July 24, Arlen Ness will sign autographs and will personally cut the ribbon to the exhibit at 6 p.m. at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, OH. The exhibit features 11 of his custom motorcycles and is located in the Museum’s Hall of Legends, where motorcycling best-known personalities are celebrated in the exhibition MotoStars -Celebrities + Motorcycles- installation as a major museum exhibit. Another important event is the annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Auction, scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Attendees can bid on more than 100 special motorcycles, as well as rare memorabilia. To preview the auction log on to AMA Auction
Malcolm Smith Joins Brenda Fox For Sturgis Breast Cancer Ride
Published by July 15th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.
Hall of Fame, Motorcycle Icon Malcolm Smith from the legendary film “On Any Sunday” joins motorcyclist journalist Brenda Fox in leading the Sturgis Breast Cancer Ride. Malcolm Smith, one of the most multi-faceted competitors ever to take to the dirt wowed fans for over three decades with numerous trips to the victory podium. His racing career included six Baja 1000 victories, four Baja 500 wins, eight gold medals at the International Six Day Trials (ISDT) and a collection of four-wheel victories. However, it was his co-starring role in the movie epic On Any Sunday that garnered him the most recognition. Continue reading ‘Malcolm Smith Joins Brenda Fox For Sturgis Breast Cancer Ride’
Indian Motorcycle Launches Iconic American Brands
Published by July 15th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Events.
Not a surprise. In order to offer its riders (and non riders looking for the cool factor) Indian Motorcycle just launched “Iconic American Brands, Inc.” to develop high-performance riding clothes and premium sportswear under the Indian brand. The first collection should be on sale at Indian dealerships and select department and specialty stores in the fall of 2008. The new company is headed by apparel industry veteran Steven Miska (pictured here) and is based in Seattle because location, port services and other amenities made it the ideal location for dealing with the Asian apparel makers who will manufacture many of the company’s goods. The collection will feature performance apparel and premium sportswear which pays tribute to the heritage of the brand, “embodying the freedom of spirit and adventure associated with motorcycling”, of course a sentence that you can apply to old motorcycle brands. Continue reading ‘Indian Motorcycle Launches Iconic American Brands’
Cycle Source Custom Show Moving To The Mountains
Published by July 15th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.
Cycle Source Magazine annual custom chopper show that has been held in Pittsburgh for seven years, has now found a new home in Morgantown, West Virginia during their annual Mountain Fest Rally. This previously annual event that attracted 10,000 local riders for a 1-day show promises to have much of the same killer bikes and great judging that it has always featured. There are 56 trophies in 20 separate classes with a Best of Show for Pro and Open divisions and it costs nothing to enter. It will be held on Saturday July 26th at Mylan Park. Registration will begin at 8am and close at 1pm sharp. Continue reading ‘Cycle Source Custom Show Moving To The Mountains’
All Pro-One Performance CNC Machine Shop Being Auctioned Off
Published by July 14th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.
The board of directors of Pro-One Performace has decided to auction off what seems to be their entire modern machine shop equipment. It includes CNC machine centers, CNC turning centers, Vertical mills, Lathes, Horizontal and Vertical bands saws, welding and polishing equipment, etc. The auction will happen July 30 at 10.30 AM at Pro-One Performance Inc. headquarters 2700 Melbourne Avenue, Pomona, CA. It is conducted by Tauber-Arons, an industrial auctioneers & Liquidators. In addition Pro-One is looking for a corporation to lease their 18,500 sq. ft. facility where their machine shop was sitting.
July 15, 12.50 PM EST: Ron at Pro-One sent me this complement of information: ” Pro-One’s not closing down, just scaling back like most big companies are right now. They are just getting out of the machine shop business as it’s not profitable. They have (for years) used other machine shops to handle excess work and will expand the use of local outside shops instead of making everything in-house. They will continue to do prototype work and R and D at the Pro-One facility”.
Beerhandler. For All Those Who Can’t Handle A Beer.
Published by July 14th, 2008 in Accessories and Editorial.
Is it another example of American creativity? Or a superb Chinese idea to take a few more dollars out of the hands of the Americans? C’mon. Do you need this handle to hold your beer? The argument is that “you have a nice cold beer in your and enjoying a hot summer when someone bumps on yo you and your frosty beer fall out of your had an spills on the ground. What a waste! If only you were able to hold on to the can better. Blah, blah, blah…”. The Beerhandle snaps securely on to any 12 oz can giving you an easy to hold handle. I will not talk to anyone using one. The waste is the handle. Beerhandler.
If This Was Surgis Main Street. Would you Still Come?
Published by July 14th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.
Another beautiful text with intelligent thoughts written by Chris Callen, Editor of Cycle Source Magazine. His words are a beautiful gift to all true Bikers. (picture Sara Liberte)
“Cyril, I am writing to you after reading another article where people are talking about how “BAD” Sturgis will be this year. After the pile of magazines and news articles I have been receiving over the past few months I can no longer sit by and take it. What does it take for someone to have a good time anymore? Have we lost the ability to get on our bikes and just go on the adventure, or is it all so focused on who will be at an event that the only reason to go is to be lost in the crowd? Continue reading ‘If This Was Surgis Main Street. Would you Still Come?’
Chain Cutting At Harley-Davidson Museum
Published by July 14th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
So, it happened last Saturday. The new Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley opened with a ribbon cutting, the ribbon being a chain. . .“Inside is a treasure chest. If you like Harleys you’re going to go absolutely nuts,” Harley-Davidson founder’s grandson Willie Davidson said. “It’s for riders, anybody interested in our brand. It belongs in Milwaukee. It’s here and we’re just thrilled.” Friends who were there tell me that the “Engine Room” is one of the most interesting parts of the trip through the company’s 105-year history. You stand front of all the engine models Harley ever produced. You push a button corresponding to the engine of your choice. It starts (all the time), vibrations included. Harley-Davidson expects more than 300,000 visitors this year from all around the world and the Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett is very excited to see his city in the process of rejuvenating itself.
Spun aluminum Oil tanks. All Shapes. All sizes. Almost.
Published by July 13th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Engines.
You know the advantages of using aluminum oil tanks. They are light, durable, and attractive. When you choose one, pay attention to the thickness of the aluminum used, the strength of the mounting bungs and the quality/penetration of the TIG welds. If you are looking for a wide assortments of choices to fit factory bikes and customs in many lengths and diameters, to install horizontally or vertically, one of the best kept secrets in the industry is a company based in Tucson, AZ called Coyote Gear. Look also for some interesting brass fittings. Call 520-733-1169 on my behalf after making your choice in their website at Coyote Gear.
Until I read their long press release, I admit I didn’t know anything about Sabertooth Motorcycles. Created in 2005 by Dr. Ben Daniels, the company Just launched an inaugural production model called the WildCat. Central to the design of the WildCat is the Ford Racing 302 ci engine with aluminum GT-40 heads, making this bike “a race car on two wheels!”. Continue reading ‘A V8 Wild Cat’
July 12th. Harley-Davidson Museum Is Open To The Public.
Published by July 12th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.
Next time you are in Milwaukee you are going to visit it. Me too. Because if I am in this business, it’s first because I fell in love with a Harley and the intense desire I got to ride it. I don’t belong to the category of those stating “Fxxk The Factory”. Will never, although I don’t have to agree with all Harley decisions and enterprises. Anyway, Harley-Davidson has now it’s own church that non-riders will also visit, an aspect I see as a huge benefit to our motorcycle industry as a whole. I will not be interested in stopping by front of replicas of the Easy Rider or Eveil Knievel bikes, but traveling 105 years of Harley-Davidson history and models in one day is a must for anyone with a 2-wheel passion. I may see you there in August. Harley-Davidson Museum.
Free Gas At The Sturgis Broken Spoke Campground
Published by July 12th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.
Ok, not for everybody. Starting today if you are one of the next 200 reservations at the Sturgis Broken Spoke Campground you will receive a $20 gas gift card (per tent site and RV spot), redeemable at Big D Oil Stations across South Dakota. And if you reserve a cabin at the Broken Spoke, you will receive two gift cards per person, up to $160 in free fuel (it’s because the cabin sleeps 4 comfortably). The 600-acre Broken Spoke Campground located in Sturgis, SD off of HWY 79 is quickly becoming the preeminent place to camp and hang out in 2008 and beyond. Continue reading ‘Free Gas At The Sturgis Broken Spoke Campground’
Important Sturgis Builders Breakfast Update
Published by July 11th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.
As the opposite of what some have stated, the 3rd annual Sturgis Builders Breakfast is not cancelled, but modified from its normal routine to attract more attendees in a challenging economy. We realized that most people participating this year to the Rally are doing so by tightening their belts. Many wished to participate to the Builders Breakfast but told us that the access fee would stretch their budget too much. With that in mind, today we changed our plans so more people can come and ultimately more kids can see their last wish come to life through the South Dakota Make A Wish Foundation. Continue reading ‘Important Sturgis Builders Breakfast Update’
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Acquires 100% Of Italian MV Agusta
Published by July 11th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
On June 5th, I published an article advising you that Harley-Davidson was in advanced talks to buy Italian manufacturer MV Agusta (see original article HERE). Many of you were skeptical, but I knew that my sources were very reliable. Now it’s official. Harley-Davidson bought all MV Agusta Group shares for a total consideration of approximately 70 million Euros (about $110 million), which includes the satisfaction of existing bank debt for approximately 45 million Euros ($70 million).” MV Agusta Group is a privately held corporation where the Castiglioni family owned 95 % of MVAG shares. Continue reading ‘Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Acquires 100% Of Italian MV Agusta’
