No kidding. It is proven over and over that fashion, music, art, trends, etc reflect the economic times we are living. Must be the reason why so many newly built bikes are black (a nightmare for magazine editors all desperately looking for bikes with some colors..).
So now everybody the biz has his Dark, Somber, Sinister [...]
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Saxon Motorcycles is currently moving its operation into new premises in the Phoenix area. They hope they can be up and running in December and make Europe their main target in the semi-custom production market. The company expects to launch 2 new models for 2010. The new owners are Mark Borodkin (CEO), Tim Gueltzow (Director [...]
Monster Italian Design. American Powered With S&S X-Wedge Engine
Published by November 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s not every day that you see an Italian Custom Builder specializing in sport bikes and high tech Cafe Racers using as powerplant an American S&S X-Wedge engine (pronounce Ex-Wedge or Cross-Edge) and I love it! We are in Milan and you better off running a performance engine with emissions compliance if you don’t want [...]
Performance Machine Open Belt Black Beauty
Published by November 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The “Contrast Cut” look is very big in the industry and this PM Contour Belt Drive Primary is an awesome piece on any stock Harley or wild custom. In addition it features key features making it superior to some other belt drives. The motor plate and lock up clutch are designed to tolerate the power [...]
Ecomobile. Better Than A Motorcycle?
Published by November 19th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Indian Larry Commemorative Issue News
Published by November 19th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With the recent announcement of their Indian Larry Commemorative Issue, Cycle Source staffers are working overtime to make sure that you will get extraordinary content in that offering. The latest effort to these ends are in the way of a weekend excursion, where they will be in New York city at Indian Larry Motorcycles conducting video [...]
Custom Chrome La Muerte Negra. A Fast, Black And Furious Harley-Davidson Dyna
Published by November 19th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Showcasing the custom parts that you sell on a custom bike is efficient marketing strategy if the bike is extremely cool. Independent Custom Builders do it very well. Few large part distributors do as well, except when one of their in-house collaborators is also a talented builder. Rich Fulk, Custom Chrome’s Product Line Manager, knows [...]
Aluminum Finned Oil tank For sale. The Patent.
Published by November 19th, 2009 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.“Cyril. You don’t know me, I talked to you several times at shows but never really introduced my self. I am the guy who was building the finned aluminum oil bags for Softail bikes. I would like to sell the patents and patterns and was hoping you could direct me in the right direction to [...]
Netherlands Big Twin Bike Show Winner
Published by November 19th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just a quick post about this new custom bike elected Best Of Show by other show competitors during last weekend Netherlands Big Twin And Zodiac Expo. Worth introducing it to you because its Builder also won a trip to the 2010 Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. Before you get a chance to detail this machine in magazines [...]
New Wimmer Custom Cycle Air Cleaner
Published by November 18th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Everybody trying to look old school. In this case, I mean trying because it’s called old school when I think it looks high tech. This part just added to Wimmer’s line of intakes and air cleaners to replace the S&S teardrop model. Simply remove the S&S cover and replace the filter with this new oversized one [...]
A shape of handlebar not easy to find. For a look and riding position that you must get for any Café-Racer inspired custom motorcycle. Chrome or black. Total width 29″. $109.00 At Biltwell
Ace Cafe London. Cult Of The Cafe Racer.
Published by November 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Bikes…The Beat…The Burn-ups… Tritons, Norvins & Goldies. Lewis Leathers, Levi blue Jeans and a white silk scarf. Leather Boys, Ton-Up Kids & Coffee Bar Cowboys..
One More Time, Rambler By Cook Custom Choppers.
Published by November 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I already featured Dave Cook’s AMD World Championship winning bike “Rambler”. But why not one more time when I get new pictures? these ones shot by friend of the industry Colleen Swartz. I remind you that this custom bike is powered by what Dave mysteriously refers to as a “550 International” engine, a shorthand description [...]
Mods And Rockers. Are We Seeing A Revival Of Both Subcultures?
Published by November 16th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Shades of the ’60s are everywhere in our motorcycle industry. From Scooters making a huge come back in big cities to Old British Iron being renovated or used as the basis of new customs, from Scooter Clubs to Cafe Racers meetings, it looks like the Mods and Rockers subcultures may be back. Not only in their birthplace of [...]
Roland Sands Design Sport V-TWin
Published by November 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Not new, but worth publishing because this style of motorcycle is built more and more in US custom shops. And of course, Roland Sands having built a few of these custom V-twin sport bikes, he carries some responsibility for such interest. This one uses a hand built frame (including a one-off swingarm working via an [...]
New Legend Air Ride Suspension For Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by November 15th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.We all want adjustability for impressive looks, changing road conditions, riding solo to carrying a passenger, or hauling loads of gear at the touch of a button. Legend Air Suspension’s exclusive Gates Kevlar Air Spring technology is now available for 1986-2003 Harley Davidson Sportster models. Legend greatly improves the ride quality of any Harley Davidson [...]
Desperately Looking For A Harley Bagger Part…
Published by November 14th, 2009 in Customs and Editorial.Doc Robinson is the Associate & Technical Editor of Heavy Duty Magazine the leader Harley print publication in Australia, is a familiar face in major US rallies and one of my faithful readers. He sent me the request below. So, if anyone knows or want to jump on a bagger part business opportunity…email to me at [...]
Nash Motorcycle Electric Juice Saddlebag
Published by November 14th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.But where do I hide my battery, my relays, my wiring, etc? n my saddlebag, of course. It has been done before by many builders, including this writer. Now Nash Motorcycle company offers what they call the “Juice Bag”. Not only find a place to hold all your electrical essentials (your rain gear will go [...]
True Swedish Chopper Frame From HogTech
Published by November 13th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.For all my readers in Europe but also for all of you (if you are not afraid of a sticker shock because of the non-favorable Euro/dollar exchange rate), HogTech Swedish true chopper frames are now available through Custom Chrome Europe (and direct if you are in the US). HogTech has been manufacturing Swedish Style Custom [...]
7 More Cubic Inch To Your Harley Engine Without Breaking The Bank
Published by November 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Zippers Performance offers a kit to help you turn your “Sleepy” 96 Inch engine Into a 103 Incher. New cylinders are supplied on an exchange basis, are precision bored and honed on torque plates from 3-3/4″ to 3-7/8″ and fitted with forged pistons. Red Shift cams and adjustable pushrods let the engine breathe for a [...]
Cycle World Motorcycle Show Back In Daytona For Bike Week
Published by November 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I am happy to announce this because Daytona was beginning to look very dull during Bike Week. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show will be in Daytona Beach from Wednesday March 3 to Saturday March 6 during the 69th Annual Bike Week. The Cycle World Motorcycle Show Tour didn’t stop in Daytona during the last five years. [...]
Easyriders 2010 Custom Bike Show Tour
Published by November 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You know that winter is coming when Easyriders Events begin to flash its ads and posters announcing the new V-Twin Bike Show Tour schedule. For many custom shops and backyard builders each date is an impossible deadline that they still will meet at the last minute because these events are probably some of the most important [...]
Pro-One Stimulus Package For Your Harley Bagger
Published by November 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Buy a set of wheels for your Harley-Davidson Bagger and don’t pay for the tires or even for their mounting (100% no scratch warranty). Pro One proposes a very good deal called “Bagger Stimulus Package” where you get a complete set of their wheels with a free set of Avon Tires and 2 front rotors [...]
World’s Largest Christmas Toys Run Is Coming
Published by November 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I can’t report on all Toys Runs going to happen all over the country during the month of December, but warm weather helping, the one held in South Florida is considered the world’s most important in in terms of participants and donations. The festivities and charitable contributions are going to last 3 days from december 3rd [...]
Celebrating Custom Chrome 40th Anniversary At The 2010 European Dealer Show
Published by November 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.2010 is a year of big celebrations around the world for the 40th anniversary of Custom Chrome. Expect high class events with big bucks entertainment and mega bike shows full of top bikes by the best custom builders in the world. For my European readers and builder friends, write down the dates of March27-28th, 2010 [...]
Performance Machine Super Gas Air Cleaner System
Published by November 10th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Wheels.Under the influence of Roland Sands, Performance Machine founder Perry Sands’ son, the company has diversified its line its line up of parts and designs. The Performance Machine “Super Gas Air Cleaner System” is one example. It features a versatile design that accepts interchangeable faceplate designs (I counted 15) matched to the company wheels, but [...]
Salt Flat Racer By Leroy-Thompson Choppers
Published by November 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When you call a custom motorcycle Salt Flat you better off making it look like it could race in Utah. Although it was not built to beat one of the AMA or FIM records, this bike built by Leroy Thompson Choppers has already the stance and some of the basis to make it a machine [...]
Custom Chrome And Rinehart Racing Announce Worldwide Distribution Agreement
Published by November 7th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Gerald and Kyle Rinehart announce their worldwide exhaust system distribution of True Dual and Slip-On products via Custom Chrome®. All exhaust systems are available for shipment as early as mid-November. Now dealers and consumers can source one of the industries leading race proven quality exhaust systems through Custom Chrome Worldwide Dealer Network as well as directly from Rinehart Racing.
Inspire 2010 Limited Edition Custom Motorcycles Calendar
Published by November 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This is not just another bike calendar. Created and art directed by David Willis and photographed by Pedro Virgil, it features bikes from the newly released dvd documentary “tales from the road side” by xplode films. 12 unique Australian custom built bikes but with 12 beautiful Australian models (when they don’t hide their face, like on the [...]
Universal Low Tunnel Gas Tanks
Published by November 6th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Ron Paugh, the Bossman of Paughco calls them “Universal”, hence my headline. But as a Custom Builder I have to warn all of you who are not professionals that any gas tank may need some tweaking, at least at the bolting points, to sit perfectly (meaning the way you like it) on your backbone frame.
In this [...]
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