This 1924 BMW R32 model is still extremely stylish, was equipped with a 486 cc side valve air cooled flat twin engine pushing this machine up to an impressive speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) thanks to a very light dry weight of 244 pounds (106 kg.) It was one of the first motorcycles to use [...]
Archive for November, 2010
Knockout Motorcycles 2011 Nude Calendar. Classy.
Published by November 13th, 2010 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Whatever the digital devices you carry around all day long and giving you much more than days and holidays, print calendars still remain very popular, of course for their pictures… One that I recommend is the 2011 Knockout Motorcycles calendar (Custom Builder Ralph Randolph) produced by J2 Photo Productions because it succeeds in combining classy [...]
Arlen Ness Big Wheeler 21″ Front Fender
Published by November 12th, 2010 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.You already know that the front of your Harley-Davidson FLT Bagger will be greatly improved if you switch your wheel to a 21″ x 3.50″. Of course, it will cost you a new tire and front fender. This one called the “Big Wheeler”is a direct stock replacement fender that you can install on FLT’s on [...]
Harley-Davidson Forgoes $25 Million In Tax Incentives
Published by November 11th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Thursday evening spokesperson Bob Klein announced that Harley-Davidson has advised the Wisconsin Department of Commerce that it will not pursue the Enterprisee Zone Tax Credit of $25 million that the company could have earned during the next 9 years for keeping operations in Wisconsin. So, the immediate question is, why Harley would refuse the corporate welfare (free [...]
Harley® Hammock Rider and Passenger Touring Seat
Published by November 11th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.This new touring seat from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® is designed to isolate both rider and passenger from harsh road conditions. The sling-like fabric suspension system that is integrated into the seat pan is manufactured from a unique blend of flexible, durable fibers. The fabric acts like a hammock, providing two inches of suspension above [...]
Not every day or even every year that you see a trike where 2500 hours of labor were invested. And the reason is not only the body fabrication work to stretch and widen it, but also because of the trials and errors required to fit 2 TV’s, 2 cameras and 2 amps producing around 1000 [...]
1- Harley-Davidson Plant In India. As you all know, in 2011 Harley Davidson will assemble his motorcycles in India. All Harley Davidson bikes are presently imported. The company plans to setup an assembly line in Haryana, but until now didn’t disclose the models that will be assembled locally. Information leaked states that the Sportster models [...]
Teenager Yasuyoshi Chikazawa, a.k.a. Chica, got hooked to motorcycles when a friend let him ride his motorcycle in the streets of Osaka. Passion for American motorcycles got fed via looking at the customs featured in American magazines like Easyriders. Although Haley-Davidson motorcycles sold in Japan are 2 to 3 times more expensive than in the [...]
Indian Versus Harley Motorcycles. The Great Rivalry Goes On.
Published by November 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The rivalry between Indian and Harley is part of motorcycle history and lasted during most of last century’s twenties, thirsts and forties. What about putting again both brands in a race in America. It will happen again between May 12th and 14th 2011 with “The Great Indian Versus Harley Race” with planned rides through the [...]
Another storage idea coming from JIMS USA. An unusual place to carry and hide a variety of small items such as your bike registration, insurance papers, cash, keys, etc. This “bike pocket” is easily attached to any stock Twin Cam, cam cover and is ideal for custom bikes with no storage. The unique adapter ring [...]
Aluminum Ribbed Fenders. Natural, Brushed, Copper or Brass?
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.These Brit-Style aluminum ribbed Chopper Fenders look extremely good on a custom, either a Harley, Triumph, BSA, Honda, Yamaha etc. What about sturdiness to avoid cracking with vibrations? Most steel fenders are .035″ thick, most aluminum are .060″ and these aluminum ones are .090″ are less than half the weight of comparable steel fenders (meaning [...]
Eric Anderson Named New Vice President of Sales & Marketing At MAG
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.30-Year Industry Veteran Eric Anderson was tapped to Lead Sales & Marketing at MAG (Motorsport Aftermarket Group.) Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) is a family of leading brands and businesses in the motorsport industry. Companies operating in coordination under MAG include Performance Machine, J&P Cycles, Vance & Hines, [...]
Custom Chrome 2011 Dealer Show Update. New Location And One Day Open To Retail Clients.
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome (CCI) today announces that the 2011 Custom Chrome Dealer Show will be March 19th and 20th at a new location at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This Convention Center boasts 302,000 sq. feet of space and will provide Custom Chrome with the facilities and technical requirements needed to continue growing the popular Dealer [...]
Best Of Show Netherlands Big Twin And Zodiac Dealer Expo
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Held last weekend in Eindhoven, Netherlands the Big Twin Expo and Zodiac Dealer Show (both shows under the same building on one side for professionals, the other side reserved to dealers) had a very nice turnout of competing custom bikes in all styles coming from all over Europe.
New Harley-Davidson SE 120R Race Engine
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.This fully assembled Harley-Davidson Engine named the SE 120R (120 stands for cubic inch and letter R for Race)) is designed only for off-road and racing use. It is made available to Harley dealers for their racing customers wishing to compete on the racetrack with an affordable high-performance race engine. .The beauty of this SE120R [...]
California Scooter Company To Attempt Scooter Land Speed Record
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.California Scooter Company will attempt to set the 150cc land speed record on 21 November under the auspices of the Motor Scooter International Land Speed Federation. Sylvain Binau, 22, will pilot California Scooter’s land speed record bike. California Scooter Company is building a special motorcycle to set the world’s first 150cc land speed record. The [...]
Not intended by Eric Buell, his motorcycles, at least motor and transmission from Harley, are becoming donors to a plethora of new built custom motorcycles. And this phenomenon can also be observed abroad, especially in Europe. After building the ‘Black & Fast” cruiser featured in this Blog 3 weeks ago, Fred Duban wanted to build something [...]
Win a Kiss Custom Chopper
Published by November 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A company in Florida called RTC is launching a line of HDTV LED Televisions from 32″ to 55″ ($988 to $1,988) and is using the Kiss Band logo and/or likenesses to sell them. Good for Kiss members milking their worldwide fame with any company paying them the right price, but I would really like to know who [...]
New Arrowhead Black N’ Billet Mirror
Published by November 6th, 2010 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The motorcycle parts world is getting darker and darker. Wicked Image is launching the new Arrowhead Black n’ Billet mirror designed and precision machined from lightweight aluminum. I guess the craftsmen at Wicked Image spent long hours in the design room to find out how to polish such sharp lines. Tell me if I am wrong but I [...]
Morgan To Launch The Super Sports Threewheeler
Published by November 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The legendary English company Morgan Motor Co., well-known for keeping the faith of traditional sport cars construction, is about to launch in 2011 a Super Sports Threewheeler powered by a V-Twin motorcycle engine hanging off its nose just like the Cycle Cars that it manufactured between 1911 to 1952. The machine is getting a 1,800 [...]
Looxcie Wearable Camera. Awesome Motorcycle Live Action Videos.
Published by November 6th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Videos.Wish I had known about this tiny wearable camcorder before the Cannonball Endurance Run departure. Some riders could have carried one on the side of their head or helmet and record all their cross country ride. Light (weighs less than 1 oz), small, this smart camera shoots HGVA footage anytime it’s on. No push button to hold. The earloop [...]
Give A Chin To Your Harley Sportster
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis and Editorial.For 2011 Harley-Davidson offers no less than 6 different Sportster models: 883 Low, 883 N Iron, 1200 Low, 1200 Nighster, XL Forty-Eight and XR1200X. Sportsters also represent the segment with the largest number of units sold. All models begging for custom after-market components. Something that Doug Wozney noticed. Hence this new Pro-Tour “S” Chin Fairing bolting [...]
Easy Rider Movie Famous Freedom Quotes In Superb Typography Video
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Ryan Grassley a.k.a. Half Throttle sincerely loves Harley-Davidson motorcycles but also like to conceive and produce parodies and satires making fun of the brand. You’ve got a few video samples in my Blog. Exception with this only typography video using some of the most famous freedom quotes of the 1969 Easy Rider Movie. Harley-Davidson was [...]
Vintage Motorcycle Leather Jacket
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.You don’t need to own a vintage motorcycle or run the Cannonball Endurance Run to wear this leather jacket. But at least you must ride something looking as old as it looks. If you didn’t keep your first leather jacket or are too young to have one as distressed, you will appreciate its look made to fit Indiana [...]
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