A popular hobby, all eras and types of model cars are being collected all around the world. But where is the rust, are the scratches, the bumps, the dents giving these real rides their authenticity and character? Classic Wrecks ($40-$70) is offering 1/24 scale models of all types of trucks, sport cars, sedans lovingly handcrafted [...]
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Wreck The Collection
Published by January 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.You got your tattoo in a reputable shop. Ink pigments are concentrated in a layer just below your epidermis boundary. With time, these pigments tends to migrate deeper into the dermis, accounting for the degraded detail of old tattoos. Except if you go for the aging sailor appearance, how rich and robust your tattoo will [...]
For all motorcycle and car racing fans, as a little gift for your friends or to yourself, key chains, zippers, medallions, earrings, etc faithfully reproducing the shape of all famous racetracks around the world. Can also be used in many other ways, on bags, necklace pendants, luggage zippers, ornaments, etc. Machined and hand finished out [...]
Paper calendars to hang on your wall to read days of the year are getting completely obsolete (acknowledge that you already look at your calendar, pinups and bikes on your computer or mobile device.) Exception? If you want to make your calendar a conversation piece and show to your guests or clients that you are different and love [...]
Unlike in the the famous 1931 horror movie Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, these biker related leather products will not turn your partner from a mild-mannered person into a crude homicidal maniac. This post is about Dr. Jekyl’s Hydes, a company established in 1970 by Tom Accordino in upstate New York, with for mission to [...]
New Dual Source Heated Gloves From Harley-Davidson
Published by December 20th, 2011 in Editorial and Merchandise.Riding season should never stop… To extend it, a little help from heated gloves is welcome. These new ones with full-finger warmth will help when the temperature drops. To keep riding comfortably the new Dual-Source Heated Gloves (P/N 98216-12VM, $215) are made from 100 percent leather with tricot fleece lining and a waterproof/breathable aquatex liner [...]
3 Gift Ideas From Harley-Davidson
Published by December 16th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.1- The new men’s Reflective Skull Waterproof Hoodie (starting at $139) combines all-season comfort with long-term durability. It’s constructed from waterproof seam-sealed 100 percent knit polyester fleece in a new, softer fabric with laminated backing, and features watertight storm cuffs. Guardian Technology at the elbows and shoulders add abrasion resistance, while 3M™ Scotchlite™ Relflective Material [...]
2011 Holiday Gear From Harley-Davidson. 8 Options For Less Than $75
Published by December 10th, 2011 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.Getting started for holiday shopping. For all Harley fanatics, here are just a few new gift ideas for less than $75 from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line, available for the 2011 holiday season. These Holiday 2011 gift items and many others are available now at most Harley-Davidson dealerships. Pass the condiments in style with a set [...]
New Women’s Juneau Leather Gear From Harley-Davidson
Published by November 25th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Constructed of drum-dyed leather with zippered venting on the front and back, the new women’s Juneau Leather Jacket (P/N 98019-12VW, starting at $395) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line provides custom climate control in varying temperatures. The 100 percent poly-twill body lining is complemented by the action back and power-stretch material at the sides for optimal [...]
Rock the Holidays Guitar Sweepstakes
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is giving people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a custom “30 Years Strong” Epiphone Coronet™ collectible guitar signed by the 2011 Sturgis Buffalo Chip concert lineup. Music-lovers and Chip-goers alike have a special opportunity to make this holiday season truly rock by registering to win this ultimate one-of-a-kind holiday gift online [...]
Competition Race Sweaters From The 40′s And 50′s. Wear The Original. Not The Copy.
Published by November 17th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Since 1922 the Dehen family under the name of Gasoline Cowboys has been making motor clothes and racewear. And we all know about their famous woolen sweaters and jackets that race competitors wore during hill climbs, track boarding and recreational events such as the Gypsy tours. Racers were sponsored by either the motorcycle manufacturer or [...]
New Harley-Davidson Military Inspired Collection
Published by November 6th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Harley-Davidson MotorClothes is launching 30 items invoking a classic image of military gear. Among them, the following. Military Inspired Leather Bomber Jacket. Made in the USA of imported materials and limited to just 500 units, this Leather Bomber Jacket (P/N 97109-12VM, starting at $900) is an authentic replica of the distinct, durable jackets worn by [...]
If you are looking for a couple of exclusive motorcycle themed classy tee shirts that your buddies will probably never wear because they don’t know where to get them (until today…), there is a guy called Bill Muneio whose passion is to design commemorative graphic logos about brands most of you have never heard about. [...]
New Panhead II Leather Jacket From Harley-Davidson
Published by October 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.I like this one, and maybe you too, if you are looking for a classic broken-in style with the added advantage of 2-in-1 versatility (Jacket & Vest). Distressed, mid-weight leather, adjustable side lacing and lightly-padded elbows provide the retro style elements, while zip-off sleeves quickly transform it into a vest. Pre-curved sleeves and the action [...]
2012 Garage Girls Pinup Model Calendar
Published by September 30th, 2011 in Editorial and Merchandise.Your office or garage was impatient to get it. You too… 16 months of beautiful models hard at work, at least front of the camera of Jim Gianatsis. And this time without the custom motorcycles getting in the way! The 2012 Garage Girl Pinup Model Calendar takes a close-up look at this year’s most beautiful [...]
Roland Sands Design Launching Exclusive Apparel Collection
Published by September 24th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.You will have to wait a little bit more to see and buy it because Roland Sands Design is still seeking dealerships to carry his new collection. It is qualified by Roland sands as non-over embellished, over-branded or over-the-to. Instead it is more about making the wearer look tasteful and selective while keeping the rider protected. [...]
New Women’s Waterproof Fleece Jacket From Harley-Davidson
Published by September 17th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Constructed from waterproof, seam-sealed 100 percent polyester fleece, the new Waterproof Fleece Jacket ($125) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line keeps women warm and dry. Watertight storm cuffs keep the water out, while a toggle cinch at the hem and a bungee cord with toggle for the hood deliver added protection from the elements. Two zippered [...]
A pro of the custom v-twin industry going into the coffee business? Unusual enough to be mentioned. Rob is the man designing and manufacturing leather solo bags for Harleys under the brand name Garage Leathers and whose different models have been featured in the past here in my Blog. I asked him how did you [...]
New 2012 Pink Label Special Edition Biker Jacket
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.With an expanded line of more than 50 iconic items, the 2012 Pink Label Collection from the Harley-Davidson MotorClothes line offers a purchase with the purpose to empower and support people affected by breast cancer. A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Pink Label item helps fund the YourShoes™ 24/7 Support Center, part [...]
Ed Hardy Limited Edition Motorcycle Leather Jackets
Published by August 16th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Although some think that there are too many non-bikers wearing Ed Hardy branded clothing, most of them don’t know who was the man. He is a famous, now half retired, American Tattoo Artist who spent many years in Japan studying with Japanese classical tattoo master Horihide to who he was introduced by his mentor Sailor [...]
Commemorative 30th Anniversary Buffalo Chip Calendar
Published by August 6th, 2011 in Editorial and Merchandise.It’s never too soon to buy your garage or office calendar for next year. The Buffalo Chip Commemorative 30th Annual Party Calendar will be available at the Chip during the Sturgis Rally and as a bonus, the models featured in it will be on hands to sign it (if I knew the times, I would [...]
The Flying Eyeball, an iconic image associated with the 50′s and 60′s street rod crowd. It is an interpretation by Kenneth Howard, a.k.a. Von Dutch, of a symbol/image “the eye in the sky knows and see all” whose origin can be traced 5000 years ago in the Macedonian and Egyptian culture. Legend is that Von [...]
Sturgis Rally Trademark War. Problem Solved. Sort Of.
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.Any unforeseen event is always a good pretext to sell more tee-shirts. You just have to be opportunist and very fast. A company called Zazzle tries to cash in on the Sturgis Rally trademark controversy by selling this official/unofficial 2011 Sturgis Rally tee shirt. You could ask for any print you want in the front. [...]
New Performance Eyewear With Exclusive ForceFlex™ Technology From Harley-Davidson®
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Lenses are constructed from a multi-injection molding process that produces a bendable soft rubber frame that flexes to fit nearly any size face and inside a helmet, and are backed by a lifetime warranty. They are scratch-resistant, filter out 100% of UV radiation and meet or exceed all safety standards.
Riding to Sturgis? Don is an old school biker dude who makes a kickass bedroll called the Gypsy Biker Bedroll, which has seen the most hardcore mofos through long road trips. Don often tells people that the Gypsy Biker Bedroll is “a little past comfortable… According to Don, his Bed Rolls are not made for [...]
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