Bikes n Choppers

Sorry - Updates suspended

2006-08-07T17:17:00.000+02:00

I am not longer able to spend the necessarry time for Bikes n´ Choppers in the foreseeable future. Therefore I have to suspend the updates.

To all of you, who enjoyed Bikes n´ Choppers my best wishes.

Take care, have fun, enjoy your ride!

Harley 2007 - Assholes - Twisted Choppers - Glasster Panhead

2006-07-20T20:22:00.000+02:00

AMA: Harley 2007

"Harley introduces new engine and six-speed for 2007 Big Twins; carbs are history as full line gets fuel injection. With its competitors' cruisers getting bigger and bigger in displacement, Harley-Davidson is adding more cubic inches and another cog in the gearbox to its Big Twin models for 2007." Get details on all the new models at the Harley-Davidson website.

Found on Flickr: Assholes

Motorcycle-USA: Twisted Choppers

"One visit to the Twisted Choppers website and you know what these guys are all about. After clicking past the rotating image on the intro page, you are greeted by gritty images of mechanical motorcycle components and provocatively posed models, contrasting sharply with a slick and well designed site. Then the speedmetal audio soundtrack kicks in. Twisted is not a shop, it's a lifestyle."

Bikernet: Glasster Panhead
"This wild chunk of functional motorcycle art was recently featured in Hot Bike Magazine. How could anyone pass up a motorcycle with glass gas and oil tanks, velocity stacks and rocker boxes? It’s a strange mixture of old, new, odd, artistic and yet practical. Check the bare metal seat with a Ford leaf spring for adjustable rear suspension, seat height and protection for the iron incased glass oil bag."

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Vintage hoodlums - Rusting Street Fighter - James Bond 007 Bike - Indian Larry Legacy: "Blue Bayou" Bike

2006-07-12T14:15:00.000+02:00

Jockey: vintage hoodlums

"Is there anything cooler than vintage hoodlums?"

Bikernet: Rusting Street Fighter

"This bike took me over a 1 year-and-a-half to build, not because it was really hard or complicated, but because my wife had our son, and I just did not have as much free time as I thought.

I sold my last bike the weekend my son was born. I was making the deal, at the hospital, while my wife was in labor. I met the guy the next weekend and he took possession of the Deuce. The next Monday I started ordering parts. My intention was to have the bike completed in three months. Well, that didn't happen. "

Barnett´s: James Bond 007 Bike

"Description"

Barnett´s: Indian Larry Legacy: "Blue Bayou" Bike

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Von Dutch Speedball - Huze Fireman Tribute Bobber - Biker Build-Off Behind the Scenes - Kendall Johnson

2006-07-05T12:12:00.000+02:00

Bikernet.com: Von Dutch Speedball

"At this point, July, 2006, Von Dutch just came on board Bikernet and we’ve looked forward to featuring one of their bikes. I may be somewhat off track in some eyes, but I see this as a high compliment. When I look at Von Dutch production bikes I see the design and detail levels of Cyril Huze. Every Von Dutch bike I’ve seen has those extra details accenting the style or character of the machine."

Bikernet.com: Cyril Huze Fireman Tribute Bobber

"Here’s what Cyril wrote, “Do you remember the surge of adrenalin we all felt as kids when a big red fire engine roared down the street, sporting delicious red paint, sparkling gold leaf and screaming sirens. Daily, firemen experience high speed dashes to roaring flames. The business of firefighting is steeped in high adventure, danger & heroism. The bike was built by Cyril Huze to benefit the IAFF (International Association Of Firefighters) Burn Foundation. We'll bring you more info on the auction as it nears. "

MotorcycleUSA.com: Biker Build-Off Behind the Scenes

"What was up with all this aggressive equipment in contest to be decided on looks? Word came down that this Biker Build-Off was going to be special. For one thing, the builders had only 10 days to complete the bikes. Most importantly, instead of the usual popularity contest, this one was to be decided on the ground with stopwatches and skill. These beautiful handbuilt machines would be road raced, drag raced and flat tracked, with the winner of the best two-out-of-three to be crowned the victor."

WhiteLine: Kendall Johnson

"Kendall Johnson is well known in the motorcycle industry. That is truly an understatement. For many years now, if you talk to builders and "people in the know" about high performance, chances are Kendall's name will come up. Many will tell you of Kendall's drag racing history and extol the virtues of his performance built engines because of that experience. The man likes to go fast. In fact the only thing slow about Kendall Johnson, is his southern drawl!"

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nonsensechoppers - shovelheads - Flickr

2006-07-01T16:16:00.000+02:00

nonsensechoppers

Don´t miss this! An unknown dude (THANKS! if you got more of this, just let me know :-) ) sent me this link. One of the few sites, which really hit me. They have a fine sense of humour (be careful, probably not worksafe)
"From the Scottish Borders.... Charlie & Logie ... aka Smith & Jones bring you the ultimate in custom Harleys!.. Choppers that will blow your minds!!.. keep watching at least 4 new builds coming soon!... These guys are top of their league...MULTI SHOW WINNERS!!! Their wins include.... The 100th Anniversary Open Road Tour 2003 Barcelona... to this years UK Biker Build Off!!! (even through the back door!) They both have achieved the double.... Rock n Blues & The Bulldog Bash... & too much more to mention! They have dominated the custom scene here & in europe! This year also promises to bring even more radical bikes from No Nonsense Choppers, choppers with attitude, awesome motorcycles, unique motorcycles, HARDCORE MOTORCYCLES!!! Motorcycles that are ridden everywhere....1000's of miles done, sare arse's tae prove it!! Nae state o' the art workshops either, oor talkin a shed & Charlies garage!!!! SCOTLANDS FINEST!!!!and if you need anymore proof then keep watching this space ya bawbags!!!"

dbbp.com: shovelheads

New riding club available

Flickr: Alamo Photo Shoot

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Custom Motorcycle Talk by BeachCruiser - Leatherwork - Motorcycle Style Faucets

2006-06-29T18:44:00.000+02:00

Custom Motorcycle Talk by BeachCruiser
Cool Site: "Bikes, builders, opinions and more"

knucklebusterinc: Leatherwork

"This guy doesn’t give himself enough credit because he does some seriously nice leatherwork Leather tooling is a real art form – some guys got the touch, others don’t. In my eyes, Chris is the real deal, his work really speaks for itself, but obviously the dude has skills. Check out the attention to detail and shading – just some really awesome work all around. "

Kneeslider: Motorcycle Style Faucets

"MFX, Inc. is a company built around an idea that popped up in the head of Rob Parrette. Rob was sitting around one evening talking to his brother about motorcycles (probably lots of beer involved!) and up pops this idea about making a faucet that’s styled to look like a motorcycle gas tank and handlebars."

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Billy Lane - Steve McQueen Collection - radial motor chopper - Chopsmiths Chopper - Johnny Pag 250 Spyder

2006-06-27T17:24:00.000+02:00

yahoo: Billy Lane to Visit Troops in Germany
"ARLINGTON, Va., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Custom bike builder Billy Lane will depart on his first USO tour to Germany June 30. During the six-day tour, Lane will spend time with service members and their families at Vogelweh Military Complex as well as participate in July 4th celebrations at Spangdahlem Air Force Base, Baumholder Army Base and Ramstein Air Base. This tour is co-sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment."

Steve McQueen Collection to be sold

"Bonhams & Butterfields is proud to have been a sponsor of this past weekend's Legend of the Motorcycle International Concours d'Elegance, and the leading West Coast auction house considered it no more fitting a time to announce the sale of the Steve McQueen Collection. Collectors, fans and biking enthusiasts are sure to agree that McQueen was a true American motoring legend."

JRL CYCLES: radial motor chopper

"JRL Cycles is currently building what is probably the first radial motor chopper. One of the largest air-cooled motors ever to power a motorcycle the 7-cylinder radial is the same type used to power aircraft during World War II and is believed to be the basis for the V-twin motorcycle motor."

Chopsmiths Chopper

bikernet: Johnny Pag 250 Spyder

"But it’s no accident that Southern California veteran custom bike builder, Johnny Pag has now brought home from China a new motorcycle, the Spyder 250, that just might take the Ultimate Most Bang for the Buck Award. While the bike is assembled in China, specifically at a 650,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant near the city of Wenzhou, its design is definitely Made in America, all components drafted up by Johnny to his exacting specifications, and not by e-mail or telephone. Johnny’s a hands-on kind of guy and spent six months out of the year working on location in China on the project. His son, JR, joined him on the long distance work commute and in fact began taking Chinese language lessons."

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Neander Diesel Turbo Motorcycle - Billy Lane's 3rd hubless chopper going up in flames at Laconia

2006-06-23T11:08:00.000+02:00

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Neander Diesel Turbo Motorcycle

"We've probably all seen and read about the Kawasaki KLR modified to run on diesel (as used by the US Marines. The British Army attempt with a Royal Enfield or the EcoRider. Well, here's the latest, and surprisingly good looking diesel cruiser motorcycle; the German built Neander. So, what's different ? First, and very important, the Neander is a Turbo Diesel engine !! "

Bikernet.com: Billy Lane's 3rd hubless chopper going up in flames at Laconia

"BILLY LANE RUMOR CONTROL-- Bandit- Got any news on Billy Lane's 3rd hubless chopper going up in flames at Laconia? Hope he wasn't hurt! That would suck! Thanks man, and as always keep up the good work! --Steve We immediately contacted our East Coast Bikernet correspondent, TBear. Here's his report. "Yes indeed-de-do. Seems that a weld on the gas tank may have cracked. I'll be with Billy this weekend and I'll try to get the true skinny. At lease no one was hurt, except maybe their pride. Such is life in the "Fast Lane". --Bandit "

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2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna Motorcycles - Glide is a state of mind - Wall of Death - Bitch Slap Biker Build-Off Winner

2006-06-22T10:03:00.000+02:00

Motorcycle Cruiser: 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna Motorcycles

"I recently spent a day riding Harley-Davidson's 2006 motorcycles. Naturally, I spent most of my time on the bikes that were new for 2006, including the new Dyna models, notably the 35th Anniversary Super Glide and the Street Bob. If you have read our preview of the 2006 Harleys, you know that Harley substantially changed the Dyna series motorcycles for 2006. "

motoring.co.za: Glide is a state of mind

"It took me 20 minutes longer than usual to get to work, even though the traffic was lighter than usual. The reason: I was riding a Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Not because it's slow – it'll do an honest 160km/h if you give it some space – but because it's so big. It's nearly as long as its name and so wide that I couldn't get between the cars, which was why I was late for work."

Jockey Journal: The Wall Of Death

"A post by sojerscaper on the board inspired me to research some of the great vintage “Wall of Death” acts. These crazed hoodlums from England started with thier fun in the 1920’s after being inspired by the American board track racers of the day. By the 1930’s, the idea had taken off and there were over 20 tracks setting up around the world and entertaining the masses. It got so popular that acts had to differentiate themselves by grabbing bigger and bigger sacks. Some of the more memorable acts include taking a lion around the wall in a sidecart and pulling a bear around on rollerskates… Yes, yes… crazy fuckers."

bikernet.com: The Bitch Slap Biker Build-Off Winner

"The two builders and their teams met in Two Harbors Minnesota on Tuesday (6/13/2006) in preparation for the ride that started at the Split Rock Lighthouse just north of the rock, on Wednesday morning at sunup. The lighthouse is approximately 100 miles south of Canada on Lake Superior and very scenic. Oh YEAH! It was Leather and or Thermal weather. The motorcycles were first seen by each contestant and the crews at that time. They were beautiful, well built and as different as night and day, as was the builders. Gypsy the small blond female and Kim the tall large male. The motorcycles were reflective of each builder. Engine shot "

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Billy Lane: The Chronic - 2006 Suzuki M109R - Why bikes are better than girls! - atomiccustom El Diablo

2006-06-20T14:16:00.000+02:00

Billy Lane: The Chronic

"Billy's third hubless bike! Watch for it at events in 2006. Billy's mechanical engineering education helped him turn this fantasy technology into reality. Specs: 1945 H-D Flathead, custom water-cooled, 80 cubic inch, Magneto, S&S L-Model Carb, custom exhaust. 1968 H-D Transmission, suicide shift. Santee rigid frame 43 degree rake, 4" forward, 6" up, Choppers INC Titty Bars, Lucky's Choppers fender (customized by Billy). Denvers Choppers front end. Extreme Machine front wheel. Dunlop tires. Choppers INC Trucker Girl Taglite, Six-Gun foot pegs, and traffic cop (ball-pein hammer). Leather seat by Ryan Edwards."

Bikernet.com: 2006 Suzuki M109R

"Yeahs -
Powerplant - smooth yet gnarly
Styling - I dig the Batman/dragster look
Rear Tire - bigger is better in this case

Nays-
Give me mid-mount controls
How much is that rear tire to replace?
What, no cupholders? "

myspace.com: Why bikes are better than girls!

"Motorcycles always feel like going for a ride." Get them all HERE

atomiccustom: El Diablo

"Atomic Custom Inc. is dedicated to building custom traditional styled bikes, one at a time. Our bikes are built to last, and we use only top quality components. If you want a truly one of a kind custom, contact Trent. All work is guaranteed and bikes come ready to ride."

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Spartan Sporty - FRC - Puta de Oro - LATE NIGHT RIDE - Bad Ass Mutant Buell

2006-06-19T14:16:00.000+02:00

Street Chopper: Spartan Sporty

"With all of the big-name bike builders out there who are willing to put together choppers, we sometimes forget how cheap and easy building a chopper really is. It isn't necessary to throw down $30,000 for a cool chop. A good example of this fact is Rich Nogueira's custom chopped Sporty. Rich had been into bikes for the majority of his life and always had a least one Harley in his garage at any given time. He had never been able to afford a new bike, but he still loved what he did have, even though they all had previous owners. Similar to most H-D enthusiasts, Rich went to local bike shows and often dreamt about owning a chopper whenever he drooled over the pages of his favorite custom bike magazines."

FRC - Puta de Oro

"This motorcycle was built for the 2006 el Diablo Run. It made the trip, won the show, came back home, and now it’s for sale. The trip was trouble free. The Puta de Oro is a one of a kind motorcycle. It will title as a Flyrite Chopper (easy finance and easier insurance). It has a 93 cu. in. S&S generator shovel with a Super E carburetor. Electrics are by Cycle Electric with a Morris magneto. Kick start only 4 speed transmission and a open primary (belt). Final drive is a 530 O-ring chain that spins a FRC SpeedLine Roket with DUAL rear calipers (polished)."

Bikernet.com: LATE NIGHT RIDE

"LATE NIGHT RIDE--
Turn Of The Key
Flick Of A Switch
Push Of A Button
She Roars To Life

Tighten My Gloves
Drop Down My
Orange Colored Shades
I Look Ahead As
The Headlight Shows Me
The Way

Burp The Throttle
Pull In The Clutch
Ease into First Gear
Rock The Throttle
As I Ease Out The Clutch

Taking Her Slow And Easy
I Head Down The Road
As I Try To Avoid
University's Pot Holes

Turning On To 58
I Give Her A Little Goose,
Across A Patch Of Hidden Sand
But She Didnâ€™t Come Loose
Out To Uncle Dales I Ride

We Talk About Choppers,
Rat Rods, And How
Wallcott's Truck Show
Is Coming Up Soon

I Finish My Drink
Then I'm On My Way
Time To Head On Home
And Put The Bike Away
Until Tomorrow Brings
Another Day

-- Joshua Griffith"
panheadjosh74@hotmail.com "

Bikernet: Bad Ass Mutant Buell

"Justin Schilling, of Two-Bit Choppers, recently completed this Buell conversion for a customer, Randy Carlson, out of Bend, Oregon. “Of course Bend is ground zero for BMC,” Justin said, “and Randy was actually good friends with many of Big Mike's crew, so buying a scoot from an out-of-town shop wasn't something to be taken lightly.” Randy however was looking to have something built that would slap the blacked-out Hooligan status quo in the face. A bike that could stand out in a crowd where stock Harleys are in the minority, and clean production customs are the norm."

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Perewitz Bike Night June 21st

2006-06-17T19:55:00.000+02:00

Perewitz

"Hey,
Come join us for our Bike Night Wednesday June 21st from 6-9 pm on the first day of summer. Discovery Channel will be here LIVE filming for another Biker Build-off. We will have food, temporary tattoos, entertainment, burnouts and lots more! Come by and see the excitement and maybe get on TV!! Next week will be the first of 3 film segments capturing the build. It will be aired mid September. Our bike nights will continue throughout the summer on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Come show your motorcycle spirit. Hope to see you at Perewitz Bike Night! "

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Choppahead Bikes - DicE MAGAZINE Issue 10 - stuckincustoms - V10 - Cycle Tramp

2006-06-17T19:48:00.000+02:00

Choppahead Bikes

"We build anything from classic styled kustoms to raw, gritty, hardcore mayhem machines. And, we can work with almost ANY budget. Whether you got 6k or 60k to drop! We are lowdown chopper trash ourselves and don't feel you should have to remortgage your house to get a kool kustom motorcycle. We've been featured in national and international magazines like The Horse Backstreet Choppers, Hardcore Chopper, Chopper Underground, Wrench, etc. (see our Media section coming soon to this site); and have taken numerous trophy's at shows. Our bikes speak for themselves. Check out some of our work in the photos below. So if you want a kickass kustom sickle built for you, shoot an e-mail to truth@choppahead.com or call (617)283-5970 and we can get into the details... Peep below for flicks of Choppahead crew/extended fam bikes and general jackassiness..."

DicE MAGAZINE Issue 10

"What do you get if you cross Tom Selleck from the film '3 Men and a baby' with Anna Nicole Smith who..er..has the brain of a baby? erm hello people, it would be, without a doubt, the best ever dream woman! Not only would she have the best Cones around, but she would also be cruising the most killer of all moustaches...the Dick Broom! Until that happens though, stop messing about and go out and get the latest copy of DicE...With an all new format and 76 FULL COLOUR PAGES (!!!!!!!!!!) oh and it looks more mental than Courney Loves face! Hoorah!"

flickr: stuckincustoms

Stunning pictures

Oliepeil: V10 motor

Find more strange motorcycle vehicles HERE

Livejournal motorcycles

I liked this poster ...

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Isto Omega - Softail Standard - 250 Chopper - Sands Takes Down Rooke

2006-06-12T15:42:00.000+02:00

Bikernet.com: Isto Omega The Best Bike In Scandinavia

" A rolling work of art it would easily be at home on the road or mounted on a pedestal in New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art."

Bikernet.com: The 2006 Softail Standard

"I don’t know if it was the blue pill the doctor gave me, or that red Softail the fleet center loaned Bikernet, but my life hasn’t been the same since. My flaming pile-of-shit-of-a- existence wasn’t heading anywhere. I sold my last bike to help support my music habit. I needed a descant stack to compete on a pro level. But good equipment is no match for unreliable band members. When you sell your soul for something, make sure your fate is in your hands alone, otherwise you will find nothing but disillusionment."

Bikernet.com: 250 Chopper

"The Spyder 250 as the name implies features a 250cc twin cylinder, four stroke power-plant that brings the bike, as Johnny says, “comfortably up to speeding ticket speeds.” While not aimed at breaking land speed records, the custom chopper will cruise all day and sips gas at 65 mpg. Specs include a dry weight of 360 lb. and a 73-inch wheelbase, a Softail-type suspension with an adjustable seat height of 20-23 inches, chromed alloy rims, 21-inch front and 16-inch rear tires, rated load of 1000lbs., and a 4.2 gallon fuel tank. Colors include candy red, blue, silver and black all with silver flames and an all black model."

FastDates.com: Sands Takes Down Rooke in 2006 Discovery Biker Build Off

"Former AMA MotoGP Champion-Turned Master Builder Leans on Racing Expertise to Defeat Jesse Rooke in the Garage and on the Track"

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"ArtBiker" Big Art Opening in Laconia - Motorcycle mania - Jesse James - Exile's 10th Anniversary

2006-06-06T21:47:00.000+02:00

Matthew "ArtBiker" Linton: FREE BEER and exhibition at the Belknap Mill in Laconia

"ArtBiker is having another big show... We will be putting up an exhibition at the Belknap Mill in Laconia, NH. This show will run during Laconia Motorcycle Week and there will be a reception for the artists on Sunday, June 11th. Please stop by to see the show and, if you are there on Sunday, please come by to meet the artists in person. Show Runs from June 10th - 18th and is FREE! Artist Reception Sunday, June 11th from 11-1 Snacks provided and FREE BEER until the keg runs dry! There will be a parade at 1:00 w/ the Budweiser's Clydesdales and vintage bikes... Races from 1:30-4:30. The Gallery will be open until 6pm.

Motorcycle mania - Expo to highlight female riders is first of its kind

"This weekend the Gold Country Fairgrounds will rattle and shake as thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts converge on Auburn for a big-time get together. However, this isn't the same ol' biker gathering. Touted as the first of its kind in the United States, the 2006 Women's Motorcycle Expo will touch down this Saturday and Sunday, featuring bikes, clinics, artists, music, food and much more. Promoters are expecting as many as 15,000 participants during the two-day event that is drawing folks from as far away as Boston, Mass."

Biker News: Chopper Builder Jesse James Opens Health Food Restaurant

"Jesse James, the chopper builder and star of Discovery Channel's "Monster Garage", has opened up a health-conscious, environment-friendly, hamburger joint."

Myspace.com Attila: Exile's 10th Anniversary + Russell's party (70+ pics)

"Don't even attempt this if you're on a dial up. On second thought, go grab a cold one - the load time should be worth it. People flew in from around the country. Pro builders in attendence: Chica, Eddie Trotta, Redneck Engineering, SuperCo Customs, Matt Hotch, Sugar Bear, Arlen & Corey Ness, Jesse Rooke, Todd's Cycle, Central Coast Customs, Blak Flag, Billy Lane, amongst several others no doubt. This was THE place to be. Magazine coverage included Hot Bike, Tattoo Savage, and The Horse: Backstreet Choppers. Look for much better pictures from Hammer in The Horse and consider this a precursor."

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Motorcycling spiritual meaning - Boss Hoss - Buell Ulysses - Ironhorse Texas Chopper - HD Musem - modernmechanix

2006-06-02T14:52:00.000+02:00

StarPress: Motorcycling has spiritual meaning for the Pinkertons

"Becky and Charlie Pinkerton say riding their motorcycle helps them weather the bumps along life's highway. Recently, the couple completed their fifth "Run For the Son" 100-mile ride to raise money for the Christian Motorcyclists Association, an international non-profit ministry.They also are members of Harley Davidson Owners Group. "It's not a social thing," Charlie said about the CMA. "We gather once a month and we have breakfast and prayer.""

rider: Boss Hoss To Cruise The Streets At Americade

"Every Boss Hoss is engineered for total performance, not just speed, and has 3-4 times the power of any production bike in the world. The upgraded line of 2006 bikes and trikes features sleek rounded front and rear fenders. For increased visibility, transmission positioned indicator lights have been added to the dash mounted LED display on all models. LED lighting, known for its durability and long life, will now be used for all bike signal lights, and new models will also include a serpentine belt system for the alternator. For added comfort, the once optional Mustang trike seat has now been made standard on the new 2006 models. Boss Hoss Cycles are easy to handle and feature 2-speed automatic transmissions with a ‘real’ reverse. Boss Hoss bikes and trikes are available in 355 or 502 horsepower."

rider: Buell Ulysses nominated Best New Engineered

"Nominated for transforming the ultra short 52 inch wheelbase of the XB12 Lightning sportbike into an adventure touring bike with real off-highway capabilities. The XB series Buells were already engineering innovations with their massive aluminum frames doubling as fuel tanks, swingarms serving as oil reservoirs and their unique “inside-out” disc brakes. Even the big-can under engine muffl er, once considered a curiosity, has now found vindication as both Yamaha and Suzuki are using similar designs on their latest sportbikes."

rider: Ironhorse Anniversary Texas Chopper Nominted Best New Style Bike for 2006

"American IronHorse Special Edition 10th Anniversary Texas Chopper is nominated Best New Style for 2006 for creating a 125 of a kind killer custom. At $50,000, this bike isn’t going to win any Best Buy awards, but from a purely stylistic viewpoint, this baby is the Pamela Anderson of motorcycles. It’s so sexy that it makes men, women and small children stop and gawk (Exactly what Pam used to do before Tommy Lee). From the S&S 124 engine with diamond cut, black powder coated heads and cylinders, to the chrome V handlebars and matching custom painted billet headlight to the show stopping all chrome frame, this bike has ‘tude to spare."

REUTERS: Harley-Davidson breaks ground on $70 million museum

"MILWAUKEE, June 1 (Reuters) - Harley-Davidson Inc. (HDI.N: Quote, Profile, Research), the U.S. motorcycle maker, broke ground here on Thursday on a new museum that it hopes will become a shrine for its loyal riders -- and a place of conversion for a whole new generation of customers."

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Video: Harley-Davidson Commercial Ad

Don´t miss this. Fun!

modernmechanix: Vintage Ads

Harley Davidson Ad: Fore-wheel brake, Seeks 300 m.p.h. With Motorcycle Powered By Auto Engine and Happy Days are Here Again

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Barnett's Magazine - DBBP.COM: Mike van Lierop's bobber - Muscular Dystrophy Charity Chopper

2006-06-01T17:52:00.000+02:00

Barnett's Magazine: Harley-Davidson's Street-Rod, Dreamcraft Studios, Billy Lane/Choppers, Inc. "Spooky",
H&D Chopper Doctors: "Knuck-O-Lution"

"Harley-Davidson's Street-Rod: A Couple of Degrees Here and There Can Make a Big Difference - Harley-Davidson Street RodWhen the first V-Rod came out four years ago, I loved the new motor and transmission. The bike was turbine smooth, the motor put out tons of real world, useable horsepower and the tranny shifted great. Now in their fourth year, I think most of the country has had the same experience we have had here in El Paso with these bikes: super high durability and pretty much zero trouble. I don’t think we’ve had a V-Rod motor apart for any reason and we’ve sold at least a hundred and fifty of them. The Motor Company hit a home run in both design and assembly with its Revolution motor."

"Dreamcraft Studios of Ontario, CA, the industry's newest premier custom motorcycle design company, is excited to announce that it has entered into a unique agreement with Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, one of the world's largest and most prestigious gambling resorts attended by millions of visitors annually. The agreement appoints Caesars Palace as the exclusive U.S. dealership for Dreamcraft custom commissioned motorcycles."

DBBP.COM: Mike van Lierop's bobber

"This supercool Early Shovel beauty started its life as one of the Rogues' bikes, and was recently given a makeover by my friend Ronnie Breuer of Iron Pit for the new owner Mike. The pinstriping was done by El Cheapo. At the Rogues Choppershow a few weeks ago it took first place, congratulations guys!"

MotorcycleUSA.com: Muscular Dystrophy Charity Chopper

"The one-of-a-kind MDFF Chopper from Orange County Chopper roared to life and echoed throughout the streets of Indianapolis in it's official unveiling memorial Day weekend. The event marked the start of a summer-long campaign that will have the chopper crisscrossing the Midwest and beyond in a fundraiser to support thousands of families who receive assistance from the Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation (MDFF). Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts were on hand to catch their first glimpse and to buy raffle tickets at the downtown Indianapolis Hyatt Friday through Sunday."

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American Motorcycle 1902 Builds Hooters Bike - Buell Motorcycles Sweep ASRA Thunderbike Podium - Odd trike - International Journal of Motorcycle Studies

2006-05-31T17:27:00.000+02:00

Bikernet.com: American Motorcycle 1902 Builds Hooters Bike

"Introducing "The Original" a custom built Ol School Bobber manufactured by American Motorcycle Co. 1902 for the new Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.. This custom built motorcycle will be used in the promotion of this years 2006 Las Vegas BikeFest™. Registration to win this exciting motorcycle will take place at the Casino during the month prior to the event."

Rubbermag: Buell Motorcycles Sweep ASRA Thunderbike Podium
"Bilansky, Bemisderfer and Estok Dominate at Summit Point � West Virginia's Summit Point Raceway was the site of a dominating Memorial Day Weekend performance by Buell riders who swept the podium in the American SportBike Racing Association's (ASRA) Thunderbike class. Hal's H-D/Buell � Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky took the victory on Monday from pole position, with Harley-Davidson/Buell of Frederick's Bryan Bemisderfer and Veatch Motorsports rider Dave Estok filling the final steps on the podium."

Flickr adamrice: Odd trike

International Journal of Motorcycle Studies

"The International Journal of Motorcycle Studies (IJMS) is dedicated to the study and discussion of motorcycling culture in all its forms—from the experience of riding and racing to the history of the machine, the riders and design to the images of motorcycling and motorcyclists in film, advertising and literature. We welcome submissions on all areas related to the cultural phenomenon of motorcycling. We invite contributions from all members of the motorcycling community." Read their articles HERE or try Forty Years Later: Hunter S. Thompson's Hell's Angels, Myth, Reality, and Revenge in Hunter S. Thompson’s Hells Angels or A Brief History of "Outlaw" Motorcycle Clubs. Serious stuff.

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Legend of The Airplane Motorcycle - Panheads Forever - Cool Bike - California Choppers

2006-05-30T20:23:00.000+02:00

Bikernet.com: Legend of The Airplane Motorcycle

"Here’s the deal, stirred up a couple of weeks ago with one shot of the above motorcycle, based on a seven-cylinder Rotec rotary airplane engine. Rumors spread quickly and we received another shot of an inline 8-cylinder airplane-based, rotary- engine motorcycle."

jockeyjournal.com: Panheads Forever

"I took these pics over 15 years ago of two of the coolest pans that have ever run the streets! By far the hottest pair of pans. Wheelie pullin - ape hangin - jockey shifting bikes! - I call stilll see the orange pan pullin a wheelie outside of mrs jays in asbury at 3:00 in the morning right in front of a cop car! Everywhere you went you would see one of these bikes rippin rubber and spillin oil. These bike and the guys that rode them were what bikers were all about then and now. its hard to top these two no bullshit Rides! Enjoy!"

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Cool Bike!

California Choppers

"Home of the Frisco-Style Chopper, our shop is the culmination of 29 years of motorcycle history. Originally started in 1975 on Valencia Street in the Mission District of San Francisco as a small, locals only storefront shop under the name Frisco Choppers it was acquired by the current owners, Wayne Hodges and Ron Aiello who spent a lot of time and effort expanding the shop and services in various ever larger locations on 3rd street and then 10th Street then, finally , a name change to California Choppers and a brand new 8000 sq foot facilty at its current location at 1490 Howard Street. in 1999."

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Harley-Davidson seeks to expand overseas - Are you a biker? - HOG reaches 1 million members - John Deere Trike

2006-05-28T18:26:00.000+02:00

AP: Harley-Davidson seeks to expand overseas

"MILWAUKEE - With its foray into China under way and an eye toward boosting sales overseas, Harley-Davidson is looking to sell its iconic motorcycles in India and Vietnam. Representatives from the company recently traveled to both countries to meet with government officials, said Tim Hoelter, Harley's vice president of government affairs. The Milwaukee-based company is working with U.S. officials to lessen what Harley sees as two major barriers to entering India — stringent emissions standards and tariffs of more than 90 percent. Vietnam recently agreed to end its outright ban on large motorcycles and lessen its tariffs more than 60 percent over the coming years, as part of a trade pact with the United States, he said."

Porkster: Are you a biker?

"Are you a biker? Take this simple test. Choose the answers most appropriate to you. (Burp!) The test exists of 38 questions. At the end of the page you can check your score (only when you answer ALL the questions)."

GazetteExtra: HOG reaches 1 million members

"The Milwaukee-based company formed its owner's group in 1983 to satisfy rider demand. It reached the half million membership mark in late 1999 and surpassed 1 million earlier this year, spokeswoman Leslie Hudson said. The members are spread out in 130 countries in more than 1,400 chapters, which must be affiliated with dealers. Anyone who owns a Harley is eligible for membership, she said. Passengers, often family members, can be associate members."

myrtlebeachonline Biker Blog: John Deere Trike

John Deere again, remember this post? Now we have three of them :-)

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Old School Special: Blings Cycles - Nash Boys - L.A.County Choprods - Santiago Chopper

2006-05-26T12:57:00.000+02:00

Blings Cycles

Cool Old School Bikes made by Bling´s Cycles.

Nash Boys: Libido Bike

"Nash Motorcycle Company was established in the spring of 2003. NMC may be a new business, but has been in the works for years. Founded by three brothers; Trent, Taber and Teddy, who own and operate the shop. These brothers have been refining their skills since they were small boys, tinkering in the garage, working on anything they could get there hands on; bikes, cars, lawnmowers, whatever. NMC specializes in one of a kind ground up built motorcycles. NMC bikes are choppers, bobbers and hot rod bikes, mixing the old with the new. "

L.A.County Choprods

"From Hollywood to Sturgis the streets are buzzing about the rugged art we create at L.A. County Chop Rods. Our custom choppers begin with a biker's dream. From there we set about bringing your vision to life. Through experience and innovation we forge apractical balance between custom and function for a ride that's unique as its rider. If you can stand the attention we've got just the ride you've been dreaming of."

Santiago Chopper: Old Skool Chopper 05

"Santiago Chopper Specialties has a wide variety of custom parts to add to your bikes. ... and remember It's Not A Bike It's a Chopper."

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Ghost Rider- kustomphoto blog - World Championship - BILLY LANE BRANDS EXPANDING - FRED KODLIN

2006-05-26T08:50:00.000+02:00

Ghost Rider

"In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a gogetting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery Ghost Rider, a supernatural agent of vengeance and justice. Mephistopheles charges Johnny with defeating the despicable Blackheart, Mephistopheles's nemesis and son, who plans to displace his father and create a new hell even more terrible than the old one."

kustomphoto blog

"Cool pics. Freelance photography...shooting cars, bikes, people & bands."

AMD: Places Filling Fast For World Championship

"Since entries officially opened last week, fifty bikes have already entered this year's World Championship of Custom Bike Building, which will be held at the Thunderdome, Thunder Road, Sturgis, South Dakota, USA from August 5-7." Visit the AMD Championships Forum with all the news.

Bikernet.com: BILLY LANE BRANDS EXPANDING

"BILLY LANE BRANDS EXPANDING-- As mentioned over past several emails we have had a great deal of great news lately involving Billy Lane's brands. As of now, we are expecting; A. To hear great news from a major network regarding approval a new television series featuring Billy by mid-next week B. Activision is planning to release the Lane Video Game fall '07 C. Harper Collins has just contracted with Mr. Lane to create a book all about him with a Fall 2007 release date D. Billy is filming his 5th Biker Build Off right now in Melbourne E. V-Twin TV, #1 rated show on SPEED Channel on Two-Wheeled Tuesday just aired an episode focused on Lane F. In its 2nd year, Blood Sweat & Gears continues to gain incredible momentum on the road, we have just finished a wildly successful stop in Myrtle Beach G. Billy and I leave June 30 for Germany to visit with the wounded soldiers on their way back to the US from Iraq. The USO reached out to us after hearing about BSG. They are even planning to show the DVD on base while Lane is in country. H. That's just the tip of the iceberg In 2007 we hope to accomplish many, many great things, but most importantly we will focus on three key needle movers; 1. Series on television 2. Blood Sweat & Gears Tour (3rd Year), national presence at major rallies. 3. Choppers Inc relocation a. We are beginning plans for a new building in Melbourne as well as a 2nd retail location in Daytona Beach "

Bikernet.com: CUSTOM CHROME ANNNOUNCES DESIGN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGENDARY EUROPEAN BUILDER FRED KODLIN

"CUSTOM CHROME ANNNOUNCES DESIGN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGENDARY EUROPEAN BUILDER FRED KODLIN-- Custom Chrome, a division of Global Motorsport Group, Inc., has announced a new strategic design partnership with legendry European motorcycle builder Fred Kodlin. Kodlin will join other industry notable designers like Rick Doss and John Reed to create high-quality, innovative new parts and accessories for Twin Cam model motorcycles to be manufactured and distributed by Custom Chrome globally. Fred Kodlin stormed the US market with his unique design and build talents back in 1990 when he came to the US for the first time and won the Rat's Hole Show. From that point on, Fred became what we in the US call a Master Builder and since then has continued to wow bike builders and enthusiasts across the US and globally. Kodlin maintains his motorcycle business in Germany and welcomes visitors from across the world daily. "I am looking forward to the new alliance with Custom Chrome and to developing world class parts for Twin Cam models. This new partnership will set the standard for all things Twin Cam. My first designs will be available in the 2007 Custom Chrome catalog" Kodlin explained. To learn more about Fred Kodlin please visit: www.kodlin.com"

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Hall of Fame announces 2006 inductees - Harley Davidson Ride Atlas of North America - Tomahawk Motorbike

2006-05-25T13:00:00.000+02:00

Clutch and Chrome: Hall of Fame announces 2006 inductees

"The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum today announced nine new members for induction into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, with ceremonies scheduled for Saturday evening, October 7, 2006. Each year, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to motorcycling, including those known for their contributions to road riding, off-road riding and all categories of racing, as well as those who have excelled in business, history, design and engineering."

Biker News Online: Harley Davidson Ride Atlas of North America

"It's packed with definitive maps of secondary roads, road construction information, local motorcycle laws and an expansive mileage directory, into a compact 8.5-inch by 11-inch ride atlas fits snugly into a saddlebag. Wrapped in a black, rubber-like, touche cover are 284 pages of four-color maps, mileage charts, city indexes and descriptions of motorcyclist-tested rides in the United States. The Harley-Davidson Ride Atlas is packed with in-depth descriptions, custom trip maps and essential rider tips for 25 key rides nationwide. The scenic rides take motorcyclists off the beaten path -- to the coves, hollows and water gaps of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway, through the towering oaks and cedars of Texas Hill Country, and past the emerald lakes and swift streams of the Cascade Range in northern California."

bigsword: The Dodge Tomahawk Motorbike

"The Viper-powered Dodge Tomahawk concept vehicle shatters all the barriers of conventional thinking about personal transportation. This four-wheel, single-passenger vehicle is a sleek, rolling sculpture that combines art-deco styling with extreme engineering. The 500 Horsepower Viper V-10 engine powering the dual rear wheels gives this radical vehicle a potential top speed of nearly 400 miles per hour - for anyone who wants to test it. The Tomahawk roared into public view at the North American International Auto Show." via Oliepeil See video HERE

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BUELL RIDERS `BLISSFUL' TOUR

2006-05-24T11:05:00.000+02:00

insidebikes: BUELL RIDERS `BLISSFUL' TOUR

"The word from Buell UK; 10 Capital Cities in 10 days for BLISS Goes Live Sat 27 May 2006 Tom Johnson and Rob Dransfield will be taking on their extreme challenge with the help of two Buell Ulysses XB12X Adventure Sport motorcycles on Saturday 27 May as they leave London to complete their 4,000 mile journey to raise £30,000 for premature baby charity BLISS." ... "For further information, or to pledge your support for Tom and Rob’s journey, please visit www.10in10.co.uk or visit www.bliss.org.uk"

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Harley-Davidson Eyes India - El Segundo - Roland Sands - PEZ Chopper - Billy Lane

2006-05-22T14:19:00.000+02:00

Miles and Smiles: Harley-Davidson Eyes India
"Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the US-based maker of iconic sportster and cruise motorcycles, has set its eyes on the Indian market. Harley-Davidson will look at tapping the Indian market by using the import route. In the first week of this month, the company’s executives were here, making the rounds of the commerce ministry. Their agenda was to find out the government’s intent regarding the emission norms on high-end motorcycles and to seek a reduction in Customs duty on the bikes, says government officials."

threetwochoppers: El Segundo

"Innovation is a very basic concept. You either set the trends, or you follow them."

thekneeslider: Roland Sands Wins 2006 Biker Build Off

"It will be very interesting to see how the rest of the bike builders respond to this change of direction. We may see some drop by the wayside as they find themselves unable to build something that works and there may be a rise of a whole new breed of bike builder, individuals that have taken the time to learn about motorcycle dynamics. I know to most of us around here, this is refreshing, I’m just all smiles!" Roland Sands

BNO and Uncaged Librarian: PEZ Chopper

"Orange County Choppers, Inc., the group behind the American Chopper television show, is constructing this PEZ chopper for display at the PEZ factory. OCC charges $100,000 or more to do a themed motorcycle like this. PEZ is apparently also planning an Orange County Choppers Gift Set that will be "limited" to 250,000 or 300,000 sets. There will be a set of three dispensers, one for each of the stars of the show: Paul Sr., Paul Jr., and Mikey. The release date is supposed to be around October. If this happens, it will represent a departure from PEZ's long-standing rule that no dispensers are made of real people. Dispensers showing "humans" are not prohibited, but dispensers showing a real-life person are -- or were. A Princess Leia dispenser shows a "person", but that person is a character from a movie, not the actress playing the character. The OCC guys may seem a bit cartoonish, but they are real people playing themselves on the show, not actors playing a character."

Myrtle Beach Online: Build legend Billy Lane roars into Myrtle Beach

"Billy Lane and Choppers Inc. pulled into Myrtle Beach this week and parked at the Broken Spoke Saloon. A frequent face on the Discovery Channel, Lane is known as a legend in biker circles. He doesn't just design bikes that leave enthusiasts wanting more, he holds seven patents on motorcycle parts and accessories."

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Harley Flamethrower - Fun - Legends of the motorcycle - Hotbike Features - How Would Harley-Davidson Run the Church?

2006-05-18T13:20:00.000+02:00

Custom Motorcycle Talk: Harley Flamethrower

"While I wouldn’t exactly say I condone this method of dealing with tailgaters, I must admit at times it’s been very tempting. This one’s just too good to pass up, folks. Give it a look see and please rate this post." See the video HERE

KT DID: FIRST HYBRID MOTORCYCLE

"I decided to post this funny for the weekend. I am leaving for another short weekend up north...bike is at Harley getting the bags on.....changing out the pipes....and excited to take it on my next trip outtahere! In the meantime..have a good laugh, OR --- you can say "EEEWWWWWWWWW"!"

Flyin’ Dutchman: Legend of the motorcycle" show...

"Two weeks ago the "Legend of the motorcycle" show was held in Half Moon Bay, California. I stumbled upon a website with a lot of photos from the show, taken by Craig Howell.."

Hotbike Features

Kill(er) Bill(d) The Cool Tutelage of Gordon Chappel, The Big Bear Giant A One-Off From the Man Who Builds Over 100 Bikes a Month, First Build-Off Trike Exile Burns the Midnight Oil, Funculo Rugged Art

How Would Harley-Davidson Run the Church?

"#1 Our passion for this business, for riding, and for relating to and being one with our customers. #2 Our sense of purpose — in other words, our focus on growing demand by offering great products and unique experiences. #3 Operational Excellence — which is the continuous, relentless drive to eliminate waste in all aspects of our operations and to run Harley-Davidson better and more efficiently with each passing day."

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News and Links for 2006-05-17

2006-05-17T13:58:00.000+02:00

Paul Yaffe Originals: Landshark

motorcyclecruiser: The Deadly Dozen: 12 Motorcycle Safety Myths and Misconceptions

"Maybe you know BS when you hear it, but maybe you have heard some myths repeated so often or by people whose expertise you respect that you think they are actually true. Unfortunately, there are a lot of motorcyclists who do believe them. We thought that some of these fallacies should be brought out into the light of day so that riders have the right information upon which to make informed riding-safety decisions. We also hope it will keep more motorcyclists from repeating such misconceptions to riders who turn to them for advice."

insidebikes: lightning 2006

"But the answer for anyone on the `built-for-comfort-not-for-speed’ side, who still wants to own an American made sporting motorcycle, is to buy a Buell Lightning Long. It has fairly high handlebars, decent room on the saddle and a semi-upright riding position. You can go medium fast in the twisty stuff on this bike, but commute in comfort too."

DBBP.com: Robbie's Ironhead

"Robbie has completed the rear frame, mocked up the supercharger, added cool old-school Avon tires, modified the tank etcetera..."

Rubber Mag: Xerox Revs Up Nu-Ness Motorcycle For First Reveal

"Xerox Reveals Eye-Catching Custom Motorcycle Inspired by High-Speed Printing System - Legendary custom bike designer Arlen Ness rides his latest creation - "Nu-Ness" - a black-and-white, chrome-covered motorcycle inspired by the Xerox Nuvera digital production print system. To be seen for the first time at the AIIM/On Demand print industry show, the 9-foot-long bike features eye-catching designs as well as a paint scheme with halftones, fine detailed line work and smooth curves, all to reflect the high image quality of jobs produced on the Xerox Nuvera system."

INQ7: 6,000 km cross-country in 22 days on a motorbike

"THIS is a story of a 6,000-km, 22-day cruise on my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200, across the Philippines from Zamboanga City, and back—via Dapitan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Surigao, Tacloban and Sorsogon cities, Manila, Subic (Zambales), La Union, Vigan City, Pagudpud (Ilocos Norte), Tugueguerao (Cagayan), Banawe (Ifugao), Baguio City, Manila, Puerto Galera (Oriental Mindoro), Kalibo (Aklan) and Dumaguete City."

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News and Links for 2006-05-15

2006-05-15T18:59:00.000+02:00

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Respect ! David Barr

"Here's a biker that deserves respect ! Going on a RTW on a Harley Davidson Sportser is tough. Anyone who rides long distance on a motorcycle will tell you that. But David Barr's challenge was greater than most; he has had his two legs amputated after he drove over a landmine in the military !"

Kneeslider: Harley Davidson Stunt Bike

"Jason Pullen, former supermotard racer, decided to give it a try when his supermotard motor blew at an event in Sacramento. He was checking out the other riders around the place when he saw some stunt riders and said, why not? All he had available at the time was a Harley Davidson FXR so he gave it a shot. He got some attention from his unconventional ride and has since added a Sportster to the lineup."

Riding Sun: Confederate News

"Confederate designers are also working on a third bike, a twin-cylinder machine that is expected to debut in 2008. Chambers says the new model will be a higher-volume bike with a lower price point." Read more

salinasboys: Beautiful Loser for Sale

$ 48.000

walz-hardcore-cycles: Carrera RS Bike

Chad: 101 reasons to own (and ride) a Harley-Davidson

"They're made in North America. Most of their components, anyway. They're loud (or they can be with a little help). They're beautiful. Everyone wants to own one. There are thousands of accessories available, so you can make your Harley uniquely yours. They can be painted outrageous colours, with strange murals, and no one thinks they look terrible or silly. They just look like Harleys. There are more Harley mechanics around than for any other bike." Read all

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News and Links for 2006-05-12

2006-05-12T09:29:00.000+02:00

elcheapokustomworks: Krugger...some work shots...

"Thanx Fred for sending the pics. Really enjoyed doing this handpainted lettering on Fred's latest bike, the Harper. Meanwhile, Fred & the bike have made a european tour, to germany, sweden and France... So if you wanna see and read more about this bike, check all major motorcycle magazines."

Cranston Ritchie: Harley Davidson and racing, not for girls anymore

"So in my head I was thinking of what could be done to make an iron head Sporty into a cool bike that will be light, stop, turn, and if not accelerate at least make cool noises. I could build some sort of Lucifers Hammer type deal. "

TechNudge: Who Needs Orange County Choppers?

"What makes the Dolmette unique in engineering terms is its 24-cylinder 2-stroke power plant. Nothing quite like it has been seen before. The combined power of 24 DOLMAR chainsaw engines is fed into to a 5-speed Harley-Davidson transmission by a series of twelve toothed belts."

ironharley: Sportster a "Girls Bike" ?

"I have to ride a Sportster. My wife girl won't LET me get a bigger bike, she says I've got too much between my legs already"

Flickr pictures

VINTAGE DRAG BIKE'S

BIKER PHOTOS

Motorcycles

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News and Links for 2006-05-11

2006-05-11T17:45:00.001+02:00

Storz XR1200 Conversion Kit

"Storz Performance Celebrates 25th Anniversary with new XR Style Conversion Kits for 2004-06 Sportsters. The love of dirt track racing runs deep at Storz Performance so what better way to celebrate our 25th year in business than by building a new XR style Sportster. Harley introduced the new Sportster in 2004 with a rubber mounted engine and it is easily the best handling Sporty ever produced. So good that we just had to develop an XR style conversion kit that will fit any of the 2004-06 Sportster 883 or 1200 models."

Flyin’ Dutchman’s: Knuckle from Switzerland...!!

"A minute ago Pierre yves from the Cheaters car club from Switzerland sent me these photos of his Knuckle he rides around on, down there in the fuckin' Alps! It doesn't get much better than this.."

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News and Links for 2006-05-10

2006-05-10T09:57:00.000+02:00

Krazy Horse Custom Cycles: Pauls Pan

"Fishtails and Flames 1952 Pan Frame; Harley Davidson wishbone. Front end; 2" under electraglide. Other bits; S&S super B carb, 1.5" primary belt drive. Paint; Pageant."

Flickr: Toni_V

"German Stuntrider Rainer Schwarz with his friends - at the Swiss Loveride 2006 in Dubendorf, Zurich"

Flickr: suzuki_chris

"Brolly Babe(s) from the 2005 NEC bike show."

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News and Links for 2006-05-09

2006-05-09T10:02:00.000+02:00

Rubber Magazine: Buell Voltage Paint Set

"Buell Accessories has released three new accessory items painted to match the bold, red "energy" pattern of the Voltage Custom Paint Set (P/N 95738-05YAD) for Buell Lightning models. The new components include the Voltage Tail Section (P/N 50779-06Y, $169); the Voltage Rider Heel Guards (P/N 50778-06Y, $39.95) and the Voltage Passenger Heel Guards (50777-06Y, $35.95). Each fits 2003-later XB9S and 2004-later XB12S models."

Bikernet.com: A Krugger Classic

"No one has the touch of Krugger and so far this in the Bikernet favorite of the European winners. But I'd like to throw in a thought. When it comes to competitions such as this we seem to be drawn toward bikes that look historic, and the flashy chopper are left behind. In the past we looked at stock classics with distain, tore 'em apart and built candy apple red, stretched monsters. All of a sudden that 40 layers of hand rubbed lacquer, and smooth as-a-baby's-ass sheet metal is frowned upon. I say we divide the classes, so the craftsmanship of both realms is considered."

Bikernet.com: A Retro Sporty Makes Top Five

"Fifth place was taken by Krazy Horse Cycles from the UK, with their 'Zeroesque', an Ironhead Sportster homage to the styling that emerged from Shinya Kimura's Zero Engineering in Japan. Other trends now clearly seen through the Official European Championship have been the growing popularity and quality of 'retro' styling, and, conversely, the continuing development of cutting edge suspension, chassis and driveline technology and the use of light weight materials. "

SFC: Pull over Harley, looks like Honda's on your tail

"For nearly 100 years, Harley has dominated the U.S. market -- the company said last year that its motorcycles "are presently in service with some 2,800 law enforcement agencies nationwide. Now, however, Honda, the world's most successful maker of motorcycles, is testing the law enforcement waters here. Honda has the largest share of the U.S. civilian motorcycle market, with 26.9 percent of all new bikes sold in the United States, followed by Harley with 23.7 percent and then a handful of other manufacturers, according to figures for 2004 provided by the Motorcycle Industry Council. " (Thanks to BikerSwag)

Cycle Source: Etched in Time - a Johnny Chop bike

"You could look at a bike that Chop built, even before you saw him with it and know that it was one that he did. His work with this bike was such a great combination of the classic styling and modern functional attributes that it demands credit and deserves nothing less. Little details are where the devil lies for Johnny, and its features like the oil line routing or lifted skirt on the gas tank that defines this as a Johnny Chop bike. For so many people in this industry today the words “Old School” have become a way to sell you something or make you think that their product is cool, but this, this is old school man. "

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News and Links for 2006-05-08

2006-05-08T11:27:00.000+02:00

exile: Bargain Bar Hopper

"We have a brand new Special Construction Bar Hopper for sale. It features wrinkle black powder-coat frame and sheetmetal with brushed satin finish on all other surfaces. It boasts a 121" Total Performance motor and a JIMS 6-speed transmission. We originally intended the bike to be the personal ride for one of our guys, but when he left us we finished the project and toured it on our show trailer for the past few months. Well, we need that spot for our upcoming new 'Biker Build Off' bike so we are prepared to let it go significantly below the $50,000 price we would normally charge! For more information call Brad at 818 255 3330, ext 1."

AskMen.com: 2006 Motorcycles: 6 Cruisers

"Daytona Bike Week is about to mark its 65th anniversary and we’re ready to ride. Okay, that’s just an excuse. Actually, we have a million excuses, each one more justifiable than the last. We can’t help it. We like bikes. We appreciate the ungodly speed of sport bikes and the long-distance comfort of the touring class, but for street cred and relaxing rides on the back roads, it’s tough to beat a cruiser and its La-Z-Boy riding position. We undertook this difficult task and narrowed the field to six cruisers for our 2006 feature. There are dozens of models that deserve mention and warrant a test ride. So consider this an opportunity to whet your appetite for the season."

hotbikeweb: Strange Lucky Devil Triumph

"This one takes the cake. A couple of issues ago, a bizarre character in Texas road-tested the Victory Hammer. It seemed harmless, except we mentioned he built motorcycles and someone said, "The Devil does what?""

sscycle: JOHN DEERE bike

Looks like the little brother of this bike:

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SmartGuy: Rooke Slotard

"Jesse Rooke, one of the egomaniac stars of Discovery channel's "Biker Build Off" series is showing an interesting concept bike far removed from the normal trailer-queen clown chopper he usually designs. No real stats are being released, but it appears it might be running a Evo-style V-twin sans rear cylinder and a supercharger. Or is that just the gearbox moved vertically to compensate for the bizarre swingarm pivot placement? Cool bike!"

Riding Sun: Harley-Davidson Beijing rolling along

"While I was in China, I checked out the new Beijing Harley-Davidson dealership ... It's H-D's first official location in the entire country. Inside, I was able to speak with the sales manager, Jack Luo"

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News and Links for 2006-05-05

2006-05-05T11:52:00.000+02:00

Bikernet.com: European Champion 2006 bikes

"Second place went to custom show newcomer Stellan Egeland of SE Service from near Stockholm in Sweden. Stellan got a huge ovation from the crowd attending the awards ceremony for his remarkable Flathead engined drag-race inspired ‘Esox Lucius’ (Pike). ... Fourth place went to Vaclav Vavra whose ‘Breakin’ the Rules’ backed up his fifth place in the 2005 Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building held in Las Vegas in November last year."

NYC Choppers: Red Knuckle

Confederate: Tom Cruise on Hellcat F131

" Here are a few paparazzi shots of Tom having fun on his Hellcat F131 at the Mission Impossible 3 premiere. More photos coming soon."

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News and Links for 2006-05-05

2006-05-04T20:42:00.000+02:00

BUELL XBRR PRODUCTION BEGINS

"Buell Motorcycle Company announced today that the production of XBRR race bikes, based on the Firebolt XB12R, has begun. A total of 50 XBRRs will be built in the production run. Buell announced last month that XBRR production had been delayed as engineers analyzed and refined components based on what was learned from the XBRR’s AMA Formula Xtreme racing debut at the Daytona 200 in March. Redesigned parts include new driveline components and a new timing trigger wheel, as well as a switch from a high-contact to a coarse-pitch 5th gear, according to Chairman and Chief Technical Officer Erik Buell. A larger oil cooler was also developed for the XBRR."

Record Online: Immortalizing Indian Larry

"The 85-minute film contains interviews with Indian Larry's family and friends. Film clips of Larry as well as photos by celebrity photographer and one of Larry's close friends, Timothy White, bring this documentary film to a personal level. Baker is known for his field cuttings of the Statue of Liberty, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix and Albert Einstein. In the film, he was asked what his next cutting would be and was pretty much sold on jazz legend John Coltrane. But he kept turning back to a photograph of a motorcycle that he had painted and realized that he owed something to the very thing that made him what he was, an artist. He wanted to pay homage to the custom motorcycle business. And what better way than cutting a portrait of the best of the best, a true innovator and trendsetter in the bike-building world, Indian Larry? The film starts with Baker working out the illustration, based on a photo of Indian Larry by White, on a graph. Soon after, the cutting begins by using tractor mowers, push mowers and weed whackers, leading to the final touching flyover for Larry's family and friends in open-cockpit biplanes to view the finished field on the anniversary of Larry's death. There wasn't a dry eye in the theater, including my own."

wheels24.co.za: Big bear venom chopper

"The bike is a Venom machine from Big Bear Choppers in California. Basically, you can call them up and order an unassembled kit. Thing is, you can modify as much as you want with the reassurance that everything fits together with almost no need for hammering, welding or cutting. The guys at East Coast Choppers in Ballito are the authorised Big Bear dealers in South Africa. So what is the Venom? At the back sits a fat 18 by 8.5-inch rear wheel with 250-rear section tyre. Drive is by a 3-inch BDL open belt primary that has been mated to a 6-speed overdrive transmission. Grumbling power is courtesy of a billet-polished Revtech 110 cubic inch (1800cc) Evo twin that produces 90kW. "

DBBP.com: Cool Shovelheads

DBBP.com: Seventies Style

"Do you folks out there remember the seventies? Girder forks, king and queen seats, metalflake paintjobs, wild upswept exhaust systems, high sissy bars...."

Flickr: Mathieu D.'s Bobber pics

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News and Links for 2006-05-03

2006-05-03T13:56:00.000+02:00

Bikernet.com: European 2006 Championship Winners

"GERMAN cruiser specialist Thunderbike of Hamminkeln in Germany was the clear winner of this year's Official European Championship of Custom Bike Building, presented by Custom Chrome Europe at their 2006 Dealer Show at Mainz in Germany. (We will feature the first place winner here, followed by second tomorrow and so on for ten days, if we don't burn out.)"

merrellpublishers: Indian Larry

"Larry Desmedt (1949–2004), genius motorcycle builder/artist, daredevil extraordinaire and introspective philosopher, will forever be known as Indian Larry. He remains the motorcycle world’s most beloved figure, known equally for his wild antics, his gentleness and generosity, and the radical bikes that reflected his carnivalesque character. One of the originators of the hard-core-style custom chopper, he combined ingenious metalwork and inventive engineering in highly collectable chrome sculptures that have garnered worldwide respect and recognition. In Indian Larry renowned photographer Timothy White pays tribute to an intimate friend, a riding companion and his most compelling photographic subject ever.
• The most extensive and personal photographic record of the American legend, his life and his extraordinary motorcycles
• Includes recollections by photographer Timothy White; master builder Paul Cox, Indian Larry’s trusted collaborator and best friend; celebrated builder Billy Lane, author of Billy Lane: Chop Fiction; and artist Matthew Barney, best known for his epic Cremaster Cycle exhibition organized by the Guggenheim Museum, New York
• Exhibitions, promotions and tie-ins in the photography and motorcycle worlds"

whitelinemagazine: Harley Davidson and Philosophy

"We had the privilege to read and review a new book published by Open Court Publishing called "Harley Davidson and Philosophy - Full Throttle Aristotle". The title caught my attention right off the bat. Aristotle is not a name that comes up much while hanging out at the local bike shop, especially not in conjunction with the name Harley Davidson! So I dove right in. And came to a grinding halt! I was faced with one thing I don't find interesting in a story, any story. Statistics and obscure references to books I'm not likely to ever read. Was I doomed to going to the library and come home with saddle bags full of books I would need just to understand this one? That's not fun! But then something happened as I continued reading. I figured I would look up the references later if I had to, and started looking at the underlying ideas and details of the writings. Reading the words and the "story" instead of trying to grasp the various theories and multiple references to philosophy. It was a conscious effort to "suspend disbelief" as the magicians (and Walt Disney) tell us! But it was worth it. "

whitelinemagazine: Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Featuring Billy Lane

"This last March 18, I made my way to the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. The feature bike builder was Billy Lane from Choppers Inc. of Melbourne, Fl. I was trying to understand why all the women were so crazy about this builder. I guess since I am a man I didn't see what the uproar was over this bike builder. I found out that women would make long pilgrimages just to see Billy. I noticed that many of the women had never been on a bike or gone to a bike shop. The Discovery Channel made Mr. Lane known to people who would never have heard of him. Especially the non-riding, television-watching fan."

Daniel T Hart: choppers suck

"every one is a bike bulider, everone on tv and every single person i meet, builds bikes as well. I am to the point where i refuse to tell people i even own a motorcycle, and i really wish that people would take the time to learn what the fuck a chopper actually is before using the term non stop. A chopper means the biek was "chopped" it does note mean it has long forks and a fat rear tire. if your frame has not been cut or welded on, if your gas tank was not streched or beaten to shape, if your fenders were not radiused or cut, than i got news for ya. its nto a chopper. you may have a custom bike but its not a chopper, you dont have to have long forks to be a chopper, you can be a little short bike and still be a choppper, or as people are growing so fond of now callin them a "bobber" I recenty listned to a conversatioin between two guys about a "Chopper" on the street. Now dont get me wrong im all for all the hype on tv, its in many ways good for the whole industry, but in many ways is painful as well. I mean jesse james, billy lane, russel mitchell, these guys are bike builders, these guys build choppers. orange couhnty bolts bikes together, they dont build bikes and there is a huge differance, and just so everyone knows i dont give a fuck what anyone tells you, a bike can not be built in 30 days. ... "

Don´t forget to visit the exile girls

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News and Links for 2006-04-28

2006-04-28T10:35:00.000+02:00

Bikernet.com: J-Bird Studio Of Art Project

"This tale will hit home for builders all over the globe. It’s basically an artist’s efforts to delicately touch the waters of an industry he’s dabbled in for years. Japanese Jay, as I call him, has been around Bikernet for over six years representing various Japanese custom motorcycle magazines from Easyriders of Japan to the current Hard Core Choppers. But this is Jay’s first effort to step forward, manufacture parts, build a bike and show it to the myriad of world class builders he’s help publicize in magazines for almost 10 years. A scary thought for some, including Jay."

Bikernet.com: BILLY LANE'S BLOOD, SWEAT & GEARS TOUR DOCUMENTARY

"Billy Lane, Left Jab Productions, and Director Jason S. Edwards announced today that their highly anticipated documentary, BLOOD, SWEAT & GEARS would officially be ready for the masses on April 14th, 2006. "We're incredibly proud of what we've accomplished. What started out as something to make our involvement in the bike shows more interesting, has turned into a unique, rare tribute to the men and women of our armed forces," reflects Lane during a recent interview. "What makes this special to me is that the fans at the shows were so engaged with what was happening on stage, and what it was all about. I set out to give something back, and am excited that the whole tour is now memorialized in this documentary." "

PYO: Mighty Whitey

"Paul’s latest creation “Mighty Whitey” built for The 2006 Easyrider Centerfold Tour is now offered for sale! This fabulous old school digger has been Paul’s personal ride since he finished it in the beginning of this year. Paul say’s it’s an absolute gas to ride and it’s fast as f*#!. The bike features a hand built 95 cu inch twin cam B drive train with Paul’s special ported heads and S&S gear driven race cams. This bike features tons of one-off parts and is truly one of a kind. Just shot for Easyrider Magazine this totally cool ride is sure to go down in history as one of Paul’s finest. 2006 Paul Yaffe Original “Digger”. $50,000 Available for delivery May 1st 2006."

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News and Links for 2006-04-27

2006-04-27T09:58:00.000+02:00

Clutch and Chrome: Both Harley and Indian get licked

" Both Harley and Indian get licked
By the Newstaff of Clutch and Chrome April 26, 2006 Come early August, 85 million classic American motorcycles will begin to roll out in mint condition on commemorative postage stamps, each guaranteed to make it across the country for just 39 cents. The first of these stamps, along with the actual cycles the stamps are modeled from, will kick-start the 66th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD, Monday, Aug. 7th. The stamps will be available nationwide Tuesday Aug. 8th, the United States Postal Service announced today."

smugsmug: Barber Motorcycle Museum April 2006

"See great pics from Barber Motorcycle Museum April 2006"

BikerSwag.com: MAD KAW conversion

"See the whole work, well done!"

Dice Mag: Issue 9

"...This mental twin carbed Harley Knuckle is pure Rocknfuckinroll and has more style than...well...erm...oh yeah I know, a really, really stylish person who went to school to study stylishness. Yoshi and the boy's at 'Garage Company' in Los Angeles are nailing this together as we speak and they got it more than spot on. Not sure if you guys are ready for this but fuck it, here it is...'The Wildcat Racer'!...."

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News and Links for 2006-04-26

2006-04-26T12:47:00.000+02:00

Clutch and Chrome: Motorcycle Blog Directory

"Welcome to Clutch and Chrome's worldwide directory of Motorcycle Blogs. So many things written by so many different people about the pastime we all enjoy, located here in one convenient place to find them."

Bikernet.com: Hawaiian Kustom Fab Creation

"By: Darren ho Fusion I’m just a biker who found a living in the motorcycle press side of our industry, thanks to the big bastard Bandit. Some call me a writer others a hack, so when a talented builder, craftsman, designer, engineer volunteers to write his own story, I’ll head to the bar and let him have at it. The following was scribed by Darren ho, Roger’s partner of Kustom Fab in Hawaii-- Renegade "

Bikernet.com: Frisco Style Custom

"California Customs has built the fine ride you see on this page. The company has a long history of creating one-off customs. They describe it best on their website. Here’s a brief history to give you an idea what they are all about: CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991 IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS A PERFORMANCE AND CUSTOMIZING SHOP, CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS QUICKLY EXPANDED AND BECAME WELL KNOWN FOR THEIR EXTREMELY HIGH ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE. CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS THEN ADDED A LINE OF four MODELS OF CUSTOM BUILT MOTORCYCLE PLATFORMS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS TO START FROM AND HAVE THEIR OWN CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE BUILT TO THEIR EXACTING SPECS."

The Hog Blog: Tailgunner “Rotary Cannon” exhaust

"A company has come out with the Tailgunner Rotary Cannon exhaust system, which is an exhaust pipe that uses exhaust gas flow to actually spin the barrels of a Gatling-gun-like device. It’s meant to look like you have weapons pointing out the back of your motorcycle. My, how clever. "

CrazyHorse Painting: Custom Bikes by Jim Bortles

"Jim has been building custom bikes for most of his life. He was the fabricator for Wyatt Fuller's Razorback Motorworks. But building custom choppers was his real passion. He built the first 12 choppers produced by Thunder Cycle Designs in Florida, while he was their fabricator. Now Jim is continuing that tradition at Click Baldwin's Carolina Harley Davidson of Gastonia, NC. Don't live in the Carolinas? The crew at Carolina HD are the motorcycle shipping experts. They ship all the bikes for the Kyle Petty Ride Across America Run. Carolina HD is a full service Harley Davidson dealership. They also offer Harley Davidson rentals. Carolina HD won best Fabricated Bike at the 2005 Vique Awards at the Easyriders Bikers Ball.They were also voted one of Easyriders magazines Top Ten Bike Builders of 2001."

Harley-Davidson and S&S Cycle Reach Settlement Agreement

"Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc. and S&S Cycle, Inc. announced today that they have resolved litigation between the two companies which had been pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. In March 2005, Harley-Davidson filed a Complaint against S&S alleging various acts of patent and trademark infringement. The companies recently reached an amicable resolution to the litigation that involved re-design by S&S of crankcases and oiling systems and a re-write of S&S product descriptions referencing Harley-Davidson's trademarks."

Yahoo: Shadowland Theatre Presents the World Premiere of ''The Indian Larry Memorial Field Tribute'' Documentary Film by Gary Planken and Roger Baker

"ELLENVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2006--Twenty months to the day after motorcycle legend Indian Larry died in August 2004 from injuries he sustained falling off a moving motorcycle at the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series in North Carolina, Shadowland Theatre in Ellenville, NY, only 40 miles from the sleepy Hudson River town where Indian Larry Desmelt was born, will present the world premiere of "The Indian Larry Memorial Field Tribute", a documentary by filmmaker Gary Planken and artist, illustrator and internationally-acclaimed field cutter Roger Baker, on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 1:00pm."

Wicked Choppers: Ms. Wicked Choppers 2006, Ashley Kimel

"Ladies (I am sure there are a few that are interested) and Gentleman, here is your new Ms. Wicked Choppers 2006, Ashley Kimel. I truly expect you to enjoy these photos from one of Ashley's many shoots. Ashley will be traveling with us across the country to the many shows and rallies that we will be attending. So come see the crew and bikes from the creation of Chris Shoemaker and Wicked Choppers and maybe of you are lucky, Ashley may take a picture with you."

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Bikes n Choppers will be offline for two weeks

2006-04-16T14:56:00.000+02:00

Enjoy your ride and have fun!

News and Links for 2006-04-16

2006-04-16T14:52:00.000+02:00

Barnett's Magazine: Feature Bikes

Aldo Quiero Gianetto: Magnificat and North American Warhorse: Hot Rod V-Rod

Barnett's Magazine: Harley-Davidson's Road King FLHRI

"Billed as Harley-Davidson’s multipurpose bike, the Road King offers buyers the Motor Company’s touring chassis with its superb rubber mounting system in a stripped down and lightened version. The windshield and bags give the rider long distance touring capability and the relative light weight compared to the full dressers, provides around town utility as well. When customers come into Barnett H-D and aren’t able to settle on what type of bike to buy, we often recommend the Road King, the jack of all trades. The edition featured here is actually the Firefighters special edition, a bike available only for firemen and women. Only the color is different from the regular versions. Several years back the touring frame had its seat lowered to 27.3” so just about everyone can now fit this bike. The wide handlebars and well positioned footboards make the riding position all day comfortable. Weighing in at 723 pounds, the Road King Standard is only four pounds heavier than the Heritage Softail, Harley’s Softail model with bags and a windshield."

MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS: Route 66: Historical Harley Davidson

"Take a trip of two hours down the freeway from Chicago and through the suburbs of Milwaukee, and you'll find the Harley Davidson headquarters, just as we did on Thursday. Thanks to the cooperation of Harley Davidson Japan, the Geezer Riders traveling along Route 66 were given a chance Thursday to look at the Harley Davidson Museum, a part of the motorcycle manufacturer's headquarters usually off-limits to outsiders. Harley's headquarters may be hallowed ground for motorbike lovers around the world, but it is located in a fairly surprising spot, not far from shady looking suburbs accessed via downtown Milwaukee."

Perewitz Update (vtwinplus)

"4.14.2006 To give everyone an update on our Open House May 6th we just got The Dan Lawson Band. They will also be playing at the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis. We will be having food, raffles, entertainment, and back by popular demand, burnouts! Don't miss the fun and excitement! Perewitz Cycle Fab will also be doing another Discovery Biker Build-off. The filming will begin in June, with LIVE filming on June 21st at our Bike Night. Come by and show your motorcycle spirit! Check out iTunes in begining of May for a new show Master Builder staring Dave and his crew at Perewitz Cycle Fab. These videos will be How-To customize your stock harley. He goes through every step to making your bike custom! You can learn how to put a PM Phattail Kit to changing the exhaust to raking the frame to lower your bike. Great videos for a guy who wants to do it himself! Check our website www.perewitz.com for more to come!! Have a great weekend! ~The Perewitz's "

Street Chopper: Super Cool From Super Co

"Hidden deep in the big city of Los Angeles is a little-known secret — a cool little custom bike shop called Super Company Customs. This shop is known for taking dead bikes from the past, giving them a new heart, and then bringing them back to life by tricking them out with the true soul of their intended riders. The shop has been around for about 10 years but only started getting serious about bikes five years ago. Owned by Trevelen, the shop originally started out working on mostly Chevy Impalas for the Japanese market but would also build a bike now and then, Far East style."

Two-Bit Choppers

"So where does one come up with the idea of starting a Sportster-only chopper business? Well, despite the assertions of some of my closest friends and family, I can tell you it wasn’t something I dreamt up after having a few too many, nor was it a product of the sleep deprivation experiment I lovingly know as my newborn daughter.
No, I started Two-Bit Choppers because I saw a void in the current American v-twin aftermarket when it came to cool accessories designed specifically to fit the XL/Buell platform. As hundreds of you have set out to transform worn-out, wrecked or otherwise unwanted Buells and Sporties into your dream hardtail bar-hopper, you’ve probably discovered, just like I did, that nearly no one has put any thought or effort into tricking out the venerable XL line, and the parts that they do offer are largely of the token variety.
That’s where we come in. As a Buell owner and enthusiast since 1999, I’m fully addicted to the kind of power the four-cam motor is capable of. Like so many Buell owners though, I became discouraged over time as I watched the value of my bike plummet year after year. Selling my baby for barely what I had invested in the motor alone never seemed viable, and the trade-in values local dealers were offering seemed like a cruel joke. Then by chance I came across the Redneck Engineering Mutant Buell frame, and the rest as they say is history. Three months and a healthy shot of elbow grease later I had a custom bike that turns heads no matter where I go, and I had spent less than the MSRP on a new 883 to build it. "

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News and Links for 2006-04-13

2006-04-13T10:21:00.000+02:00

Kneeslider: BMW V8 Powered Motorcycle

"Harald Geiling runs the Roadrunner Bikeshop over in Mainz, Germany, selling motorcycles and also doing a lot of frame repair. Somehow or another, the idea of building a V8 motorcycle entered Harald’s mind and being more of a doer than a dreamer, that’s what he did."

BNO: Suzuki Diesel Motorcycle

"A guy who goes by the name "Crazy Jerry" converted a 1980 Suzuki GS550L into a diesel thumpin' mosheen. He sells a CD-ROM called "Changzuki Conversion CD" containing diagrams and instructions on how to create your own two-wheeled diesel-powered menace. Crazy Jerry claims his diesel bike averages 115 miles per gallon, and has a top speed between 50mph and 60mph."

Bikernet: Sucker Punch Sally Boss Bike

"Jeff knew he wanted a satin finish on the bike, so he called up the guys at Black Bike and ordered a 21-inch spoker for up front and a 17x7 for the back, both satin polished aluminum. He was sure there was a frame lying around the shop, and there was. A classic, rare, straight-leg frame from ’56 or ’57, but it was just too damn narrow in the back to fit the wide 7-inch rim, so he hacked it apart and spread those shapely legs. He wanted to use a Sucker Punch, H-Bomb oil-bag but had never done one in gloss black. This bike was going to be different."

DBBP.com: Kevin Baas BAAS METAL CRAFT

" Hello again..hope all is well..good here in Minnesota. We recently finished our new build which was shown at the Donnie Smith Invitational. I am proud of the hard work the kids put into this and am excited already for next years build. Here are some pictures, also Billy Lane, Brian Klock, and Dave Perewitz announced that they will let one of my students go to their shops for a couple of days to work with them on the new Discovery Biker Build Off series. Respects Kevin "TEACH" Baas"

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

"Milwaukee, WI (April 12, 3006) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI) today announced record revenue and earnings for its first quarter ended March 26, 3006. Revenue for the quarter was $1.29 billion compared with $1.24 billion in the year-ago quarter, a 4.0 percent increase. Net income for the quarter was $234.6 million compared to $227.2 million, an increase of 3.2 percent over the first quarter of 3005. First quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.86, an 11.7 percent increase compared with last year’s $0.77."

Bigbearchoppers: Build-Off Bike

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News and Links for 2006-04-12

2006-04-12T09:06:00.000+02:00

BUELL XBRR PRODUCTION DELAYED TO ENABLE PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS

"East Troy, Wis. -- (Monday, April 10, 2006) Citing ongoing investigation into the causes of the mechanical failures that forced the early retirement of four first production-run Buell XBRRs from their competition debut at the Daytona 200 in March and the development of upgraded components, Buell Motorcycles announced it will delay full production of its Firebolt XB12R-based race bike until late-April or early May."

4th Annual Paul Yaffe O Bash & Party at the Billet Bar April 2, 2006

"Outrageously Awesome! Are the words that come to mind to describe this annual Arizona Bike Week event. True to form, this is one of the best parties during bike week. We can't even begin to estimate the attendees of this party this year because the line of bikes lined the street from the SR51 to 24th Street. The PYO lot was full of bikes along with the large parking lot across the street and down 21st Street. It's was obvious to those who have been here before that this was the biggest Paul Yaffe Original Bash yet!"

Thunderbike: El Machico... with a black soul!

"Based on our frame kit "Dragster" with H-D engine, in combination with our swingarm "Kreuzfeuer" and the fork "Time Crack". A detailed list with all used parts coming soon."

O School Choppers Hotties

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Now on sale: Bikes n Choppers for Doomiez

2006-04-11T17:33:00.000+02:00

News and Links for 2006-04-11

2006-04-11T09:34:00.000+02:00

Reuters: Harley-Davidson opens first China dealership

"BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc. (HDI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) opened its first authorized dealership in China on Saturday amid hopes its rumbling bikes will strike a chord with wealthy Chinese. But the Wisconsin-based company has acknowledged ownership curbs on motorbikes in most Chinese cities could mean a slow journey in the fast growing nation. "We're taking a long-term market perspective with China," David Foley, who oversees the firm's China operations, told Reuters Television on the sidelines of an opening ceremony. "We're going to be focusing on developing our brand here and continuing to develop the distribution and the dealer network," he said. The new dealership would sell a variety of Harley models, offer training for would-be bikers and organize events, Harley said in a statement. Harley, whose bikes have become an icon in America, first unveiled plans to set up the Beijing dealership last month. The company has said its long-term China strategy is to address riding restrictions over time and to help develop a leisure-oriented motorbike market as consumer buying grows." Read more on Google News and don´t miss Harley-Davidson China web.

Twisting Asphalt: Another Ducati Chopper

"It appears another custom motorcycle company has entered the Ducati turned Chopper market. A company called Leipers Fork Choppers has not only built a new Ducati based chopper but also is selling the parts individually according to their online website store. The whole chopper craze isn’t really my thing, but I still think it’s pretty sweet that someone it thinking a bit beyond the standard Harley or Indian arena. Props to Leipers for that… And they’ve got some sweet photos too…"

Startribune: Lights, camera, Casper

"On the Discovery Channel's Web site for its Biker Build-Off show, it offers biographies of the garage rats who've assembled the custom choppers that are all the rage these days on educational cable television. Most all the bios tell where they're from, how many bikes they produce per year and offer a link to the builder's Web site, though some also list their celebrity clientele. One designer boasts ties to Hulk Hogan and a member of Aerosmith. Another custom built a motorcycle for Brad Pitt, and George Clooney and Shaquille O'Neal own bikes too."

kltv: Harley Cut In Half

"Imagine, Harley lovers, what you would do with a brand new "Hawg," delivered right to your door? More specifically, what would a group of Texas A & M Engineering students do with a brand new Harley-Davidson? They cut in half and that's no Aggie joke. Jamal Moharer of Tyler began the task of cutting this machine right in half. He's helping his son and a group of A & M ... "

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News and Links for 2006-04-10

2006-04-10T12:01:00.000+02:00

The Monitor: Chopper Creations

"If you were to see Eric Flores cruising through Edinburg on his motorcycle, it would be hard to mistake him for someone else. He is probably the only 6-foot, 240-pound rider sporting a custom-painted 2003 Harley Davidson."

VTwinPlus: Mean Green

"Phil’s bike is a custom chopper built off of a modified Gambler frame. Once the frame had been modified and smoothed it was bolted to a Pat Kennedy front-end with a set of Tombstone adjustable trees. A set of Ness Criss Cross wheels were added to make the roller complete. The bikes sheetmetal was custom made by “Jethro” and fits perfectly on the frame. Jethro went a step further by adding some small metal accents to the frame and oilbag to help it all blend into one sleek piece. The rear fender is a strutless piece that looks great and rides nice and low over the Avon 16x 180 tire."

VTwinPlus: E. Penn Biker Motorcycle Showcase - Atlantic City, NJ - 4.2006 - by Greg Guarinello

"Lot´s of pictures"

Confederate Motor Company: test-ride photos from one of our latest 2006 F131 Hellcats

" A few of our test-ride photos from one of our latest 2006 F131 Hellcats are now up for viewing. "

insidebikes.com: Daytona Readings

"Insidebikes.com Editor Alastair Walker watched
Buell Racing make its debut in the Daytona 200 mile, tested a Boss Hoss V8 Chevy engined motorcycle, rode the new Kawasaki ZZR1400, met drag racing champion Rickey Gadson, the Adrenalin Crew stunt team and even found time to loaf about on the beach watching the world rumble by."

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News and Links for 2006-04-09

2006-04-09T11:03:00.000+02:00

Woodward has become the location of one of the hottest cycle customizing businesses in the United States

It’s not just a livelihood, it’s a lifestyle. That’s how Jerry Covington describes his motorcycle customizing business, Covington’s Cycle City. Covington always has loved cars and motorcyles. He built his first motorcycle when he was 18. The wildest designs he has done include a chopper featured on the Discovery Channel and one named “Lucifer” that won the Texas Chop Off.

Michelangelo of the Motorcycle

It's spring now. Bike shows are coming up: Myrtle Beach, Miami. Rafaelle has a dozen cars and 20 bikes waiting for custom paint jobs, chrome, polish or motor customizing. Step in the office, the fluorescent gloom. Eyes adjust. Man, what a mess. Soda machine that's out of most everything, little orange lights blinking. Tires. Bike helmets. Dust. Invoices. Magazines (Super Streetbike, 2 Wheel Tuner). Parts catalogues. A painting of a woman on her hands and knees, one hand on top of a skull. A closed-circuit TV camera keeps an eye on the parking lot outside. Inside the mess is Rafaelle Proctor, owner and proprietor of the garage, which goes by the name of Artistic Creations. Short, curly hair and an ever-smiling face. He's wearing a blue garage uniform, his name stitched on the breast. He's sketching on an artist's pad.

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News and Links for 2006-04-07

2006-04-07T12:56:00.000+02:00

Bikernet.com News From The Week Of April 6, 2006

Don´t miss!

Confederate Motor Company: Photographs of the first 2006 Hellcat F131

Photographs of the first 2006 Hellcat F131 out of new Birmingham, AL factory are now up for viewing. We have setup a small photo listing of the bike's build, leading up to our newest member of the Confederate Family riding off on his new Hellcat.

S&S: Marjorie Smith: A Pioneering Motorcycle Businesswoman

One of the biggest and most respected engine manufacturers in the motorcycle industry, S&S Cycle, may not have existed if it wasn't for Marjorie Smith. "If it wasn't for her willingness to continue the business in 1959 and take over the office responsibilities and financial burden, there probably wouldn't be an S&S," reflects Ken Smith, one of Marjorie's two sons who started working with the company in the 1970s.

NORTON, VON DUTCH, & CO. Exhibition

NORTON, VON DUTCH, & CO. Legendary Motorcycles of the Schoenewald Collection May 7 - Aug 27, 2006 This exhibition features a selection of five legendary Norton Commando motorcycles (1964-73), a Von Dutch corner featuring a 1934 Rudge and a 1941 Condor, and three rarities, a 1973 Triumph Hurricane, 1954 Vincent Black Shadow, and a 1930 Brough Superior (of Lawrence of Arabia fame).

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News and Links for 2006-04-06

2006-04-06T08:23:00.000+02:00

Johnny Chop -- Info as of 5 April 06

Banned Breed: As there has been so much traffic to my blog due to people doing searches on "Johnny Chop", I am including the press release I received today.

same ol' crap.. - Florida Tour 2006...

Well, went from my cousins house down to Melbourne to Choppers Inc.. Home of Billy Lane.. Kinda kewl shop. The merchandise area is seperated from the work area by a half wall, so ya can see them workin and snap pics and all.. just DON"T bug them.....

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Links for 2006-04-05

2006-04-05T08:13:00.000+02:00

Officials in biker mecca opt for mild over wild

The small California city that gave birth to biker culture and inspired The Wild One, the classic motorcycle movie of the genre, is taking down the welcome sign it has long held out for the riders. Bikers say they don't need an invite.

Ducati T-Bob Bobber

Here’s another Ducati powered bobber, it kind of looks like this is getting to be a trend of some sort.

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Update 2006-04-04

2006-04-04T08:43:00.000+02:00
Paper Motorcycle Art

Paper V Twin Engine

Looks good on paper

Super Cool From Super Co Handbuilt Death Traps

Wicked Bros. Synister Four-Year Dream

Review: The World's Fastest Indian

American Motorcycle 1902 is selected to build the Hooters Casino/Las Vegas Bike Week Ol School Bobber.

Artbiker.com / major site update is complete

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Update 2006-04-02

2006-04-03T10:38:00.000+02:00
Fred Krugger is selling the "Speedbowl"

Black Rose fantastic original creation of Carlos Orta, of Orta Motorcycles in Miami.

O School Choppers Project Bike Part Three

Tribute To Johnny Chop His Dazzling Seminole Road House Bike For 2005

April 1st: Forged Crank: Boss Hoss Blower Bike

Orange County Choppers boss now flipping burgers!

How to spot a wannabe biker

Ducati Powered Custom Choppers

Buell Custom Bobber

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AlamoPoker.com Bike / Ex-Rayborn Harley-Davidson Sold / Rapid City Man Competes On 'Biker Buildoff / New Indian Larry Book to Be Released / Exile 10th

2006-03-31T12:06:00.000+02:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Vtwinplus.com: AlamoPoker.com Bike
“I wanted a rugged, western theme to remind everyone of the Old West, but it still had to be rideable. I wanted metal, rust, and wood. I also wanted bullet holes, a saddle, a dynamite keg, a branding iron, poker chips and cards and guns. Good old Colt .45’s, but used in a manner that no one else ever has.”

Rapid City Man Competes On 'Biker Buildoff'
"Ten days...that's how long a Black Hills man has to build a custom made motorcycle that normally takes months. Michael Prugh of Rapid City is competing against another bike designer on the Discovery Channel show "Biker Build-Off". The show is putting the South Dakota designer's skills to the test. Sleek, shiny, and powerful machines, they are the motorcycles Michael Prugh builds. But he's not used to putting a bike together under tight deadlines. "

Exile 10th Anniversary Open House
"It's our birthday, we're ten years old! We are going to celebrate by holding an Open House on April 22nd 2006. Come and join us for some sex and drugs and rock and roll. O.K. so we lied about the first two, but there will be bands playing, beer flowing, and the lovely Purrfect Angelz dancing up a storm. The event will take place from noon to 6pm at our new shop in North Hollywood. "

Thunderbike, Germany, win the 2006 Official European Championship of Custom Bike Building

"GERMAN cruiser specialist Thunderbike of Hamminkeln in Germany was the clear winner of this year's Official European Championship of Custom Bike Building, presented by Custom Chrome Europe at their 2006 Dealer Show at Mainz in Germany."

Harley-Davidson Department

Roadracingworld: Ex-Rayborn Harley-Davidson Sold For $176,000 At Auction

"CAL RAYBORN XRTT SALE PRICE $176,000! Cal Rayborn’s Harley Davidson XRTT road racer broke the record for an American motorcycle consignment auction by selling for a total price of $176,000 including the buyer’s premium at the J. Wood and Company Daytona Motorcycle Auction, held March 10 in Deland, Florida, near Daytona. The bike was well represented as famed Harley Davidson tuner Bill Werner was at the auction to answer questions about the history of the machine."

Pickings Department

motorcycle-usa.com: New Indian Larry Book to Be Released
"Meet Timothy White, award-winning icon-making photographer, as he launches his new book "Indian Larry" at the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) on Friday, April 14, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. during the OMA's world-class exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. "Indian Larry" is a major photographic tribute by White of the noted bike builder, stuntman and innovator in the world of custom motorcycles."

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NICOLAS CHAUVIN - motorcycle art

2006-03-30T12:21:00.000+02:00

"If you're looking for a singular vision of motorcycle art, then, you've come to the right place step inside and have a look Enjoy your visit ! "

"Nicolas Chauvin started down the customizing road at the early age of 14. Having seen the movie, Easy Rider, he turned his attention to his 50cc motorcycle and customized it. Then he customized all of his friend’s bikes. It was obvious to everyone—including his parents—his talent needed to be shaped, and he was directed to art school. At the age of 20 he graduated from The School of Paris Art. Upon graduation, Chauvin entered the advertising agency world doing work as an airbrush illustrator. While creative, the work was not what Nicolas was drawn to, so he stepped into bike building with the passion it deserved. Working from his shop, Nicolas Chauvin Designs, in Neuilly sous Clermont, France, Chauvin has fast made a name for himself in the custom bike world. His bikes are one-of-a-kind, as he calls them, "sculpture on wheels" and very little of the bike is not designed and built by Chauvin. He has been featured in most of the major magazines around the world, participated in the Art of the Harley exhibit throughout Europe and is covered in The Art of the Chopper II by Tom Zimberoff."

"S&S 2006 WORLD BUILDER SHOWCASE - one of Nicolas's creations SATANICO PANDEMONIUM will be on S&S display at major US events:"

Resurection - another one of Nicolas´s bikes:

"Each one-of-a-kind is made with the best combination of original technique and beauty for the ultimate ride on "sculptures on wheels". In 20 years of experiment, Nicolas makes a name by himself by winning many Best of show in Europe and USA (including Best Champion Big Daddy Rat's Hole show Daytona'99) and having his work published in numerous magazines worldwide and prestigious books as "The Art of the Chopper II" (Tom Zimberoff), "The Art of the Harley" (Barbican Art Gallery) and "Bikers Variations" (Bernard de Tournadre) to name a few. His creations are exhibited in Art museum in UK London Barbican Art Gallery, Liverpool Museum and in Sweden at Kulturhuset beside Arlen Ness, Dave Perewitz, Rick Doss etc..."

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Johnny Chop Passes / BLADE: VRSCD NIGHT ROD / HARLEY DAVIDSON AD / Win Big Dog Motorcycles K-9 / DPPC.com Pics

2006-03-30T11:34:00.000+02:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Johnny Chop Passes
vtwinplus: Johnny Chop Passes

" Johnny Chop Passes - 3.29.2006 John Vasko, better known to his legion of fans as Johnny Chop, passed away yesterday from an apparent heart attack. Chop came into prominence on the Discovery Channel’s Biker Build-off series when he was the confidant, interpreter and right-hand man for Chica of Chica’s Cycles. "

Bikerchicks: Johnny Chop- We'll miss you dude.

Bikernet.com: Chance Of A Lifetime

"One lucky winner will take home two dream vehicles: a 2006 Big Dog Motorcycles K-9 and a 2006 Dodge Ram SRT10, a prize package valued at over $80,000 Big Dog Motorcycles, the largest manufacturer of chopper- style motorcycles in the world, announced a new sweepstakes with Dodge for 2006. Incredible, chance of a lifetime. We couldn’t pass up sharing this opportunity with our readers, besides the Bikernet truck is worn out. "

DBBP.com: European Championships in Mainz, Germany pictures
Harley-Davidson Department

SPIKE TV'S "BLADE: THE SERIES" BASED ON MARVEL'S RENOWNED SUPER HERO TO FEATURE HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCD NIGHT ROD MOTORCYCLE
"MILWAUKEE (March 27, 2006) - MILWAUKEE (March 27, 2006) – In the upcoming Spike TV original production “Blade: The Series,” inspired by Marvel’s popular Super Hero, the immortal lead character will ride a motorcycle from Harley-Davidson, one of the world’s most enduring legends. “Blade: The Series” premieres on Spike TV Wednesday, June 28 (10:00 PM – Midnight, ET/PT). “Blade: The Series” stars Kirk “Sticky” Jones (“Over There,” “The Shield”) as the title character who is half-man, half-vampire and employs his extraordinary powers in a crusade to save mankind from the demonic creatures who walk the night. Episodes will feature Jones, as Blade, in action riding the Harley-Davidson VRSCD Night Rod motorcycle. "

Chat Department

coolhunter: HARLEY DAVIDSON AD

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American Performance Cycles 2006 Models / Dayton 2006 / Buell Sport Chopper / Paul Yaffe Projects

2006-03-29T16:30:00.000+02:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Bikernet.com: American Performance Cycles 2006 Models

"American Performance Cycles started in 1996 and soon became a well-known manufacturer of high class, affordable custom production bikes that are approved for sale and use in all 50 states. As APC’s reputation for value and quality spread throughout the motorcycle industry, so did the demand for parts to build them. Early on, APC became concerned with all of their venders and their ability to deliver products in a timely manner so they began buying all of their own equipment and got into the manufacturing of all of their own products. This successful business decision has allowed them to control their own destiny and today, they build bikes as fast as needed. Dealers and customers alike never wait for product. “Mike Sample Jr. stated, “We got tired of waiting for products from outside sources and now manufacture most of our own parts so that we don’t have to rely on anyone.”

In 1998, APC grew out of their original building located in Bullhead City, AZ and moved to their new ultra modern 50,000 square foot facility in Las Vegas, NV. CEO/President Mike Sample stated, “Our business philosophy is to make the very best custom production bikes that are affordable, rideable and reliable. That’s we have five distinct models that are all reasonably priced, but can be built with a variety of options to suit the most discriminating buyer.” Mike sample Jr., Vice President of APC added, “Three out of our five models are available in four different packages, ranging from a 96-inch S&S motor all the way to a show quality polished 124-inch S&S engine.” All APC bikes are easily registered, insured and are financeable through all major banks and lending institutions. "

Kneeslider.com: Buell Sport Chopper

"Here’s another take on the Buell idea, a Buell Sport Chopper. The owner took a Buell XB9S Lightning, removed the front fork, wheel and brakes plus the rear swingarm and wheel along with the Buell engine and built himself a frame that turns it into a sport chopper. It looks pretty decent, though, as even the owner admits, it’s not very comfortable after a while since the forward controls plus the long reach to the bars make for bad ergonomics. If the foot pegs were back under the rider, this might have some possibilities."

Paul Yaffe Projects

Pickings Department

Bikernet.com: Daytona 2006

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2006 European Championship Of Custom Bike Building - First pics

2006-03-27T14:25:00.000+02:00

Last weekend the 2006 European Championship Of Custom Bike Building took place in Germany. Some of my favorites:

My personal nr 1 is Harper from Krugger:

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NYC Choppers / H.O.G. Wild West: Annual Rally / Indian / DEPT. 85 by GARAGE 864 / S&S

2006-03-27T14:16:00.000+02:00

Bikes and Builder Department

DEPT. 85 by GARAGE 864

"DEPT 85 WAS BUILT BY JOE CURTES (GARAGE 864) AND CHUCKY FRYMAN (HUNTINGTON BEACH MOTORCYCLES) FOR LAURENT V. LV IS A LONG TIME BUDDY OF JOE'S AND RUNS BURTON SNOWBOARDS OUT HERE ON THE WEST COAST. HE CAME TO US WITH A VISION FOR HIS RIDE AND WE DELIVERED A BITCHING BIKE."

Bikernet.com: The World’s Most Loved Indian

"It may not be the World’s Fastest Indian, but it might be the World’s Most Loved Indian. Sometime back in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s (I don’t think anyone remembers exactly when) my Uncle Leroy got a call from an old friend who told him; “If you want this thing come get it out of my way.” The thing he was referencing was a 1940 Indian that was being stored in pieces in his barn. When I say in pieces, that’s exactly what I mean."

NYC Choppers Drag Specialties Bobber

"Since opening his doors in 2000, Nick Genender at NYC Choppers has made a specialty out of just this kind of bike, and with lots of NYC Choppers parts already in the FatBook that Manhattan shop was a natural. Nick didn't have to be asked twice. Given the opportunity he ran with it, big time."

Harley-Davidson Department

CLUB H.O.G. Wild West: Annual Rally
"Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) is excited to announce its live entertainment performing at CLUB H.O.G. Wild West: 23rd Annual Rally in Billings, Mont., June 30 through July 1, 2006. The rally will take place at Montana's MetraPark, where entertainment headliners include Sugarland, Shelly Fairchild, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Drew Davis Band and Creedence Clearwater Revisited."

Pickings Department

S&S CYCLE ANNOUNCES NEW SUPER STOCK AND SUPER SIDEWINDER SERVICE MANUAL
"LA CROSSE , WI (March 25, 2006) S&S Cycle announces the release of a new service manual to cover the Super Stock and Super Sidewinder engine families This manual--second in the series--is designed to guide a technician through the intricacies of servicing both the S&S Super Stock and Super Sidewinder engines. Through a proven method of comprehensive instructions, complete specifications, high-quality photography, the manual is the basis for servicing and maintaining an S&S engine. Covered in this version will be the 88ci and 96ci Super Stock engines and the 100ci, 107ci and 113ci Super Sidewinder engines. Considered to be the most popular S&S engine sizes ever sold, the manual has been in high demand since the introduction of the Super Sidewinder Plus version. MSRP for the manual (PN 61-1001) will be $20.95 and it can be purchased at any Authorized S&S Dealer or through the S&S website at ww.sscycle.com ."

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON NAMES DEALER IN CHINA / Chopper king of the road / Louis Vuitton Motorcycle / American Motorcyclist Association / Eyecandy

2006-03-24T09:39:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Chopper king of the road

" OSHAWA -- Sitting atop Mike Yurko's custom-built DeWalt chopper, one almost feels invincible. The bike -- which boasts a 15-inch rear wheel, the biggest tire on the market, and 170-horsepower with a supercharged motor -- rode away with top honours at the 34th annual International Rat's Hole Bike Show in Daytona on March 11, beating 500 other bikes from around the world to win the category, Best of Show."

Luxist: Louis Vuitton Motorcycle

"We've seen a Louis Vuitton car, how about a LV-logoed motorcycle? How do you get people to check out your chic Los Angeles boutique? How about a $130,000 Louis Vuitton Von Dutch Kustom Cycle. This cycle was created for Mary J. Blige will be on display at Terra, a store on Third Street between The Grove and The Beverly Center through April. Terra offers complimentary cappuccino/espresso and private label bottled water, gift wrapping, concierge service, alterations and special order services. Preparing for the celebs, they also have electronically secured entry and paparazzi/privacy blinds."

Harley-Davidson Department

HARLEY-DAVIDSON NAMES DEALER IN CHINA
"MILWAUKEE (March 23, 2006) - Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HDI) today announced the next step in its market entry into mainland China, with the appointment of Beijing Feng Huo Lun (FHL) as the first authorized Harley-Davidson dealer there. Operating as Beijing Harley-Davidson, the dealership will offer Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, related products and after-sales service."

Pickings Department

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
"The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Government Relations team met with federal Environmental Protection Agency officials in February to discuss motorcycle-emissions regulations. AMA Vice President for Government Relations Edward Moreland, AMA Washington Legislative Assistant Peter Nonis and AMA Legislative Affairs Specialist Imre Szauter met with EPA technical officials at the agency's headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan seeking clarification on current EPA regulations related to "kit" and "custom" motorcycles."

Chat Department

Eyecandy

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VON DUTCH KUSTOM CYCLES / Bikers take a turn at philosophy / Monowheel Action

2006-03-23T13:32:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

VON DUTCH KUSTOM CYCLES CHOSEN TO BUILD OFFICIAL CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE OF THE 2006 STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RA

"Von Dutch Kustom Cycles, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, (www.vondutchkustomcycles.com) has been unanimously selected by the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce to build the official custom bike for the 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Von Dutch Kustom Cycles, with it’s winning bike design, the Cruelworld Softail Chopper, was awarded this prestigious honor, beating out numerous motorcycle companies, manufacturers, OEM’s and custom builders. The bike, which has been built for the 66th Annual Sturgis Rally, will be raffled off for charity through the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation and Sturgis Rally Charities."

Pickings Department

Bikers take a turn at philosophy
"Harley-Davidson and Philosophy is an anthology of 14 articles by 12 authors; most are professors, some are philosophers. All seem to be motorcycle enthusiasts. In the book's foreword, R.K. Stratman states, "I am not a philosopher ... After reading several of the essays I felt intimidated." "

Jalopnik: Monowheel Action

"We’ve been aware of Kerry McLean’s Monowheels since he set a record in one at Bonneville back in 2001. The Freep did a bit on the mad inventor, who also has a hot rod piano and a Milner-esque coupe. Plus, it’s in full-motion streaming video, so y’all can bask in the raucous glory of the of the built Briggs & Stratton’s put-put. We so want one — we just wanna know where dude gets tires for the thing. [Thanks to Justin for the tip.]"

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Black Bart Returns / New Harper from Krugger

2006-03-22T11:52:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Bikernet.com: Black Bart Returns

"The Carlini Heritage: The Carlini name took hold in 1969 in Detroit when Tony had a small shop and worked his ass off to build a wild name in the industry. The crazed psychedelic Italian from the tough motor city streets made a name for himself quick. He became a Hamster, moved to Laguna Beach, California, designed the Carlini Torque Arm, tank/paint savers and dealt in exotic cars. A work-alcoholic he pushed his son, T.J., to keep up from the moment he was able to push a broom. "

dbbp.com: Harper from Krugger

"The latest bike by Fred Krugger, built as a promotion for the new "Racer" frame, will be introduced at the European Championships in Mainz next weekend. Fred can make this frame for any engine/gearbox combination and for fat or narrow rear tires. In this case the rear wheel is an 18" with a 240 Metzeler tire."

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Dyna Wide Glide / SCREAMIN’ EAGLE/VANCE & HINES TEAM / Harley-Davidson F-150 / Bikernet.com: Podcasts

2006-03-21T10:02:00.000+01:00

Harley-Davidson Department

MotorcycleCruiser: 2006 Harley-Davidson FXDWGI Dyna Wide Glide Motorcycle Road Test

"With a new six-speed powertrain, standard fuel injection and other upgrades for 2006, Harley-Davidson's chopper-style Dyna model, the FXDWGI Wide Glide, is living wide on the Hog. Just don't expect the deluxe treatment in concert with this much attitude."

SCREAMIN’ EAGLE/VANCE & HINES TEAM OPENS THE 2006 NHRA SEASON WITH A SEMIFINAL FINISH FOR HINES
"GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 20, 2006) - Two-time defending NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Andrew Hines rode his Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines V-Rod to a semifinal round finish Sunday at the 37th annual ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. It was what the team considered to be the lone highlight at a track that has normally been the site of so many momentum-building performances in the past. Fans at Gainesville Raceway have seen the first Harley-Davidson victory (2004) and the first six-second run (2005), just to name a couple of historic moments. "

NYT: 2006 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150: This Harley's Not a Hog, but It Is a Ham

"The Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is a case in point. To create it, Ford dressed up an F-150 SuperCab pickup with a billet-style grille meant to evoke chopper brightwork, 22-inch forged aluminum wheels and plenty of Harley badges inside and out. It's the only F-150 that offers full-time all-wheel drive."

Pickings Department

Bikernet.com: Podcasts

Easyriders Magazine - Dave Nichols
"Dave Nichols is one of the most influential men in the V-Twin business. He runs Easyriders and V-Twin magazines and was the point person to put together V-Twin TV."

Jim Nasi Customs (JNC)
"Branscombe Richmond catches up with Jim Nasi at V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, OH. Jim talks about building, builders and the Phoenix weather."

Roadbike Magazine
"Jessica Prokup, Editor of RoadBike magazine is interviewed by Thunder Bob. She gives us the 411 on Daytona Bike Week. The April edition of her magazine is chock full of metric-related happenings as well as a comprehensive checklist of spring prep steps to help you get your sled ready for the riding season ahead.
"
Chat Department

Love Hawg
"I love my Harley. I hate whiners."
Give it a try, worth reading. Probably killing the neighbor's dog ...
"Last Sunday, I started giving her little bits of antifreeze, because I hear they say that's real bad for dogs and cats."

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Suzuki M109R / Marine theme chopper / Daytona Visit / O School Choppers Allen bike / Mark Brandon

2006-03-20T13:50:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

MotorcycleUSA.com: 2006 Suzuki M109R - First Ride

"In the same style as all press launches, we were introduced to the new machine before our ride, and for me it was the first time I had seen the newest Boulevard in person. Kicked back on the sidestand in the meeting room, the M109R has a striking presence, with its long, low, solid appearance. It is also very wide, and with its butch inverted front fork, massive 240-section rear tire and swooping bodywork, there is no doubt Suzuki has come up with their own unique version of what a power cruiser should be."

HOTBIKE: The Best Atlanta Has to Offer

"It's no wonder when his itch for a traditional classic chopper began to burn, he visited James Vadner and Earl Small's. Their minds met on the concept of a paneled-enhanced classic Atlas rigid with a red, white, and blue, Marine-related theme."

2005 O School Choppers Allen bike

"2005 O School Choppers - ready for Laughlin River Run, custom rigid, 80" Evo, 6 speed, powder coat frame and wheels black, 2000 sporty 4 gal tank, drags and controls, custom OSC seat, drag pipes, registered in Nevada. Green paint with orange flames, amazing cond. "

Pickings Department

Mark Brandon

""Never Plead Guilty" I am Mark Brandon Read, but most characters like to call me "Chopper." There are a few obscure theories as to how I got my nickname, some reckon it is from an old cartoon, some say it is because I use to cut off the toes of others, while there are those that say it is because I had someone cut my ears off in jail. Maybe they are all right! Maybe they are all wrong! Who really cares. For the record, it is because someone cut my ears off when I was in Melbourne's elite bluestone college - more commonly known as Pentridge. For some insane reason, some upstanding members of that institution were out to hurt me. I summoned all my manners to politely suggest to the screws that I be transfered from H division. They declined and said there was no way I would be getting a transfer, so I made the simple decision that ears off = transfer. Believe me, it works."

Chat Department

Coming from Laurence Biker Diaries: Daytona Visit

"DAY ONE - It's sad to say that over twenty four hours after getting back, dismounting and throwing the cover over my faithful steed, life seems to be falling back into normal. Was it only four days ago that I set out on my first real motorcycle adventure to visit the legendary Daytona Bike Week?"

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Harley swerves to avoid demographic wall / Tribal Motorworks Schoolyard Motorworks bike / Chopper Drawing / Eyecandy / An Alfa Six in a Hog?

2006-03-16T10:49:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

MotorcycleUSA.com: Tribal Motorworks Charity Bike Raffle

"After more than a year of coaching, Tribal Motorworks proudly announces the completion of the student-built Schoolyard Motorworks bike. Tribal Motorworks sponsored the revolutionary educational partnership with a local school district. Students at Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District's Career-Tech Center (CTC) in Traverse City, Michigan collaborated with Tribal Motorworks to design, build and market the professional-quality candy red and black bobber."

Harley-Davidson Department

Reuters: Uneasy Rider: Harley swerves to avoid demographic wall
"By James B. Kelleher. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Harley-Davidson, the U.S. motorcycle maker, insists it isn't nervous. But analysts and others who watch the company say it's in the middle of a coming-of-age drama that might be called "Uneasy Rider." As the Baby Boomers who transformed Harley's rumbling, lumbering bikes from countercultural totems into American icons enter their senior years -- the leading edge of the generation is turning 60 this year -- they're increasingly in the market for knee and hip replacements, not Harley's notoriously bone-shaking bikes. That's forcing the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company to scramble to find new customers among women, blacks and Hispanics -- groups that have not been traditional Harley-Davidson riders. The quest has involved the development and rollout of new products, like the 883 Sportster Low, built for smaller, lighter riders, and new marketing efforts, like Harley's TV ad campaign during the NCAA tournament this spring."

Pickings Department

Bikernet.com: Chopper Drawing by Chris Kallas

"Next, I drew up a more finalized draft," Chis said while at his drawing table. "I got lucky cause he liked it without changes. Usually I don't take the art this far without client pre-approval to save me from redos. At this stage we discussed other colors and metal finishes that he'd like to see in the final art. I then printed copies of the black and white art and hand colored them with the two paint schemes. Besides the paint and wheels, I colored the exhaust and oil tank different on each version since he wasn't sure which way he wanted to go. The coloring could have been done on the computer, but I decided to hand paint them."

Jalopnik: An Alfa Six in a Hog?

Jalopnik: Sweet Mother of Merlin! V-Twin Aero-Engine Bike

Chat Department

Rubbermag: Eyecandy

"LA Calendar Motorcycle Show - July 15,16th 2006. The Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show Weekend takes place every 3rd weekend in July at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach / Los Angeles"

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Arlen Ness To Create Xerox Nuvera Promotion Chopper / DBBP.COM: Cadbike 35, NEW school

2006-03-14T17:13:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Arlen Ness To Create Xerox Nuvera Promotion Chopper

"Xerox Corporation rev up the excitement around its high-quality monochrome Xerox Nuvera(TM) Digital Production System with a marketing program that pairs it with a high-speed custom motorcycle built by California-based bike designer Arlen Ness."

DBBP.COM: Cadbike 35, NEW school

"I loooove old school, but when everybody starts doing it I get the sudden uncontrollable urge to try something different!"

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Felt International Bicycle Cruiser

2006-03-13T13:42:00.000+01:00
Felt International

These bikes are really cool.
"Five years down the line, Felt has gone from strength to strength, going from just 6 models and a blanket sell-out in the U.S. to over 140 models across 27 countries. Bill, Michael and Jim have brought together some of the finest skill sets and experience in the industry. They created a niche group of highly skilled and dedicated people who work together to create bicycles that consistently exceed their riders’ expectations by providing a sense of individuality, inspiration and pride in ownership. We are not governed by our competitors’ measurements of success - the desire to push beyond the limits of technology never allows us to rest on our laurels. As our universal mission statement suggests, Felt’s reason for existing is: To design, develop, and deliver the best bicycles in the world. Period."

DOWNLOAD CATAOLG.

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O School Choppers Project Bike Update / New Harley Model Rumored for Spring / Tire Rings

2006-03-13T10:03:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

O School Choppers Project Bike Update Part 3

"So now we are at the point where the bike is starting to look like it need a tranny and oil tank next. . The transmission will be a 6 speed and the oil pan will be round. Once that is on, the next area of business is mounting the tank and fender. One of the things I like about O School Choppers is they manufacture a lot of small (nice touch) products themselves. These are products you don't normally see on other bike. Yet, that is. Take in point the spacers for the rear fender,. They are made from aluminum and are in the shape of dice. Nice touch guys."

Harley-Davidson Department

Coming from: rec.motorcycles.harley: New Harley Model Rumored for Spring

"Before I get flamed for rumor monguering, I want to preface this post by saying this rumor is in the April 2006 issue of IronWorks. In an article written by Sam Kamish, he revealed that on April 1, Harley will roll out 2 special edition Harleys. In honor of the 1936 Knucklehead and the July 4, 1947 incident at Hollister, HD will intorduce a new motorcycle model and accessory line that will commemorate the introduction of the Knucklehead motor and Hollister. "According to the rumor mill the new engine is a sleeved-down Big Twin displacing 1200 cc, or 74 cubic inches, just like the Big Twins that rolled into Hollister...."The other engine is even smaller, displacing 1000 cc, or 61 cubic inches, same as the original EL of '36." "Sources close to the project say the smaller of the two engines will be known as a Little Twin, while the 74 checks in as the Bigger Little Twin....they will be known as Pinheads...There's also an optional Grease Spot Black paint scheme the paint crew is working on to give the bikes a true retro appearance." According to the article, they are also gong to bring out a whole line of biker-era clothing and gear to match the new bikes. "Of coarse, dealers are going to deny everything I've just told you because the news embargo lasts until March 30." The above quotes are straight from the article. Go to your local magazine rack, pick up IronWorks, turn to page 19 and start reading. Davïd Greenville, NC"

Pickings Department

Tire Rings

"With increasingly busy lifestyles and responsibilities that can consume you it is important not to lose your identity. Get yourself a reminder that you have a passion. .. The motorcycle tire rings are stylized representations designed to compliment some common elements used by a variety of tire manufacturers. To the true enthusiast it sends a wave of intrigue and excitement."
They don´t look to bad ... Want to have one :-)

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Bandit 2006 Sturgis Shovel / Sonny Barger Homepage and Beer

2006-03-12T11:13:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Bandit 2006 Sturgis Shovel

" I just did the Old School bit and rode this bike to Sturgis on our Bikernet.com 2005 run from the West Coast. I cottoned to the pure machine marquee. I didn’t plan to paint it at all, unless absolutely necessary. I wanted to leave most components unblemished metals and incorporate as many iron types (for color) into the mix as possible. I wanted this mess to contain brass, copper, aluminum, steel, and stainless. Of course the steel corrosion dilemma dictated that we use some powder coating for a protective seal. The front end came in black to avoid chrome, so I supplemented the bike with a few additional black pieces, but the frame and some others were powdered to mimic a copper patina. Some aluminum parts were clear coated to prevent complete dulling and afford an acceptable pin striping surface. Some brushwork was applied. "

Pickings Department

Sonny Barger Home
(Thanks for finding and greetings to BNO)

"Sonny's Lean and Mean Lager is a Premium American beer made with the country's finest hops and barley malt. The beer is light, smooth and built for the long haul. Sonny's iscurrently available in 12 pack bottles. Check our Get The Beer section for information on where you can purchase Sonny’s Mean and Lean Lager."

Hmm. Not sure about this. Nevertheless, there are a lot of interesting things on the website. Try this: Sonny Speaks, many pics and a lot of stuff to buy.

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Hardcore Custom Choppers / Harley-Davidson new web experience section / Bikernet.com / OCC / Chopper Computer / For the boyz

2006-03-10T07:52:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Hardcore Custom Choppers

"At Hardcore Custom Choppers we're guys who have been riding bikes all our lives. Yeah, we've seen some bumps in the road, but it's made us appreciate that sometimes your dreams are big and your wallet is small - been there, done that. Make your hard earned dollar get the maximum mileage...bring your projects down to Hardcore Custom Choppers!"

Harley-Davidson Department

WWW.HARLEY-DAVIDSON.COM ADDS NEW EXPERIENCE SECTION TO WEB SITE
"MILWAUKEE, Wis. (March 9, 2006) - Harley-Davidson recently introduced the new Experience section to its Web site as a one-stop location for planning motorcycle travel. The site now offers practical resources that help enthusiasts plan their next riding adventure, book hotel accommodations and air travel, and even arrange to rent or ship motorcycles. The new Experience section gives enthusiasts the choice to book lodging for their next ride or event through a convenient online reservation center or by speaking directly with a travel specialist."

Pickings Department

Coming from Bikernet.com:

Try this: HARLEY'S 2000 AND 2450CC NEW V-TWIN ENGINES
"EPA documents show design basics and performance info a 2450cc V-twin, but they also raise a few questions. Is Harley about to join the displacement race? That topic has been buzzing around the internet with the discovery of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) documents mentioning a 2450cc V-twin engine. With Harley now running at the bottom of the big-twin displacement class, it's only a matter of time before Harley, which was once distinguished by having the largest motorcycle engines on the road, produces a bigger V-twin. The EPA emissions document in question (scroll down to the last three pages, 8 through 10, of this PDF) shows testing results for liquid-cooled 2450cc and 2000cc Harley-Davidson V-twin engines. Power for the 2450cc version is listed as 98 kilowatts (131 horsepower) at 5000 rpm with 133 newton-meters (98 foot-pounds) of torque at 3500 rpm. The weight (presumably the GVWR) is listed at 1260 pounds. Since the fuel-tank material is listed as nylon, it would presumably be an under-seat style. The fuel-injected engine uses air injection and catalyst to reduce exhaust emissions."

and BIKERNET RADIO INTERVIEWS THE EDITOR OF EASYRIDERS.

Read about Michael´s visit at Orange County Choppers.

Some more about The First Chopper Computer

I like that pic. I assume my boss would not allow me to have that at work.

"By combining the use of a gas tank for the water reservoir, the oil pan for the power supply, and a radiator for enhanced cooling we can take advantage of the combination of the two arts to create the most beautiful, most efficient, and most powerful open-air, liquid cooled bad ass computer modification ever created.
Can I design my own? Absolutely! At this phase we are prepared to ramp up production but we need to estimate the consumer demand first. So, we are taking orders and we definitely want to hear from people, but lead time to production of the first order may be up to six weeks due to production queues getting ramped up. It is estimated that future models will have only a two week lead time from the initial order to shipping of your new Chopper Computer. "

Chat Department

For the boyz ... Harley Girls

... or DOWNLOAD directly ...

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Neander / The Hog Blog / Perfect Day / Chopper-style computer

2006-03-09T18:30:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Neander Diesel Bike

Read more about Diesel Bikes on Gizmag.
Read more about Diesel Bikes on Wikipedia:
"German Neander 1400 TurboDiesel by Neander Motors. The Neander uses a revolutionary new twin cylinder engine with two crankshafts ... the Neander is going to produce incredible 100HP. ... The future will be exciting!"

Pickings Department

A new blog on the scene: The Hog Blog - Welcome!

Coming via Hog Blog and Gizmodo: chopper-style computer

and “Perfect Day” UK motorcycle safety video from THINK! road safety website.

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Storz XR-1200 / Michael Lichter Photography

2006-03-08T11:31:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Coming from motorcyclistonline: Storz XR-1200
"Steve Storz has been spinning wrenches on Harley-Davidson dirt-trackers for a long time. How long? “I remember buying beer for Jay Springsteen when he was underage,” he laughs."

"It’s been a quarter-century since Storz quit his job as a mechanic on the Harley-Davidson factory race team and moved from his native Nebraska to Southern California to found Storz Performance. Originally, he specialized in building XR750 motors for racers, but his business evolved to the point that today his 44-page catalog is bursting with performance parts for Harleys and Buells. Along the way, he combined his passion for dirt-tracking with a little business common sense and started offering kits to convert Sportsters into street-legal dirt-trackers."

Pickings Department

Michael Lichter Photography
"Over the last few years, Michael has contributed work to many books on motorcycling including images that were requested by Willy G. Davidson for his 100th anniversary book on Harley. More recently, a coffee table book was published of his Sturgis work titled Sturgis, the Photography of Michael Lichter and two more books are scheduled for release in 2004 including Choppers, Heavy Metal Art and Billy Lane. Michael has also returned to exhibiting his photography in public institutions. Since 2000, he has had solo exhibitions of his work at more than 15 galleries and museums. Michael’s reputation as a motorcycling photographer has led to Michael being featured in a number of television shows and in magazine articles in photography, motorcycling and general interest publications."
Starting points for you to discover Michael´s works: motorcycle photography and Builder & Celebrities photography. There is little chance that you haven´t seen his pictures before! See some examples:

If you like, you may DOWNLOAD free wallpaper from Michael Lichter.

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2006 Calendar Shoot / HD News / HD Museum / Bobbers / Aad´s DBBP bike

2006-03-07T16:26:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Coming from Bikernet.com and Big Dog Motorcycles: 2006 Calendar Shoot

"Editor’s Note: The day after our reporter turned in this story he quit. “It was worse than boot camp,” Snake said, “I was surrounded by the best custom manufactured bikes in the industry and the hottest women Wichita could muster then drug from location to location by the mad dog of motorcycle photography, Michael Lichter.”"

There is not much to add. See the pics.
You want it all? DOWNLOAD all pics here.

Coming from DBBP.com: Aad´s bike Cadbike 31

"Aad's motor has been stripped down, cylinders are powdercoated black, valve covers and nosecone have been matt-chromed ( took almost 3 months before we got them back), all tolerances have been checked and everything that needed fixing has been fixed. Special thanks to Ronnie Breuer at Iron Pit for helping Aad with the engine rebuild and Marcel at Bike Hospital for help with parts."

See the real build here.
Harley-Davidson Department

THOMAS BERGMANN SELECTED AS HARLEY-DAVIDSON CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
"Milwaukee, WIS. (March 6, 2006) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that Thomas E. Bergmann has been selected as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Bergmann, 39, was most recently Chief Executive Officer of USF Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, a publicly-traded $2.5 billion transportation and logistics company which was acquired by YRC Worldwide Inc. in May, 2005. Bergmann joined USF in 2004 as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer."

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SEEKS DRAG AND FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2006
"MILWAUKEE (March 6, 2006) - Harley-Davidson has bolstered its motorsports racing programs and will continue its long-standing support of flat track and drag racing in 2006. Professional, factory-backed drag racing and dirt track teams will again race under the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts brand seeking championships in the nation's greatest motorcycle racing programs."

Harley-Davidson Museum

"In March of 2005, the city of Milwaukee and Harley-Davidson Motor Company signed formal agreements related to Harley-Davidson's purchase of the Museum site at Sixth and Canal Streets near downtown Milwaukee. ... Our vision is that the Museum will draw visitors locally and from throughout the world to experience the people, products, culture and history of Harley-Davidson. The Harley-Davidson Museum will celebrate the rich history of the Company, the passion of the riders, the stories of the employees, dealers, suppliers, company leaders, and community members and much more. The experience will extend to outdoor space where visitors from near and far can meet, share stories and enjoy the green spaces adjacent to the edge of the Menomonee River."

Pickings Department

AMA DaytonaDirect - Bobbers are the new choppers

"On the streets and parking lots of Bike Week, the machines drawing the most stares aren't the choppers--those are soooo 2005. No, it's the stripped down, old-school bobbers, a style of custom motorcycle that was popular in the 1950s but has now been updated for the new millenium, that wind up with knots of people around them. Characterized by a look that is designed to look shorter that the super-stretched customs of recent years, bobbers take their name from the bobbed rear fender that originally defined the genre. Modern bobbers take the style in new directions, though defining exactly what a bobber really is can be tough"

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Cobra Knuckster / HDs / Buells / Victory Vision 800 / Confederate Motorcycles / Loud Pipes

2006-03-05T17:10:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Cobra USA: The Cobra Knuckster The spirit of a '32 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster is alive and well in Cobra's new Knuck-ster show bike for 2005. This masterpiece of craftsmanship could only come alive from the minds of Denny Berg and Ken Boyko, Cobra's Special Projects Division visionaries. Making its debut at the 2005 Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, this work of art is sure to excite the minds of both editors and enthusiasts alike.
Harley-Davidson Department

Coming from motorcyclistonline: Harley-Davidson Road King Custom, Sportster and the Thruxton, Harley-Davidson FLHTI Electra Glide Standard and some more about load pipes:
"Industry concern over the problem of loud exhaust pipes is nothing new. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has long warned riders that attitudes shaped by complaints about loud pipes frequently compromise the AMA's efforts to battle anti-motorcycling legislation and regulation."

Coming from wheels24: Dark ride on the Night Rod
Pickings Department

Last weekend I surfed in online magazines:

Wheels24

Wheels24 "the pre-eminent motoring news resource on South Africa on the World Wide Web". Aside the car stuff they have a large motorcycle section. I found some interesting articles: Buell Lightning CityS XB9SX, Buell XB12X Ulysses tested or Twist 'n go - Victory Vision 800. Have a look and find even more ...

motorcyclistonline.com

Read about Confederate’s F124 Hellcat the Bimota of the bayous, Confederate Motorcycles radical new Wraith, 2006 Buell Lightning XB12Ss,

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Harley Wheelie / Paul Yaffe Old School New Teacher / Biker Parking Only

2006-03-03T13:10:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Paul Yaffe Old School New Teacher

98cu inch twin cam "B" engine
5 Speed HD Tranny
200 rear tire
PM Contour Primary
Exile Sprocket Rotor
PM Mid Controls
Custom Tank
Custom Seat
Pickings Department

Harley Davidson Bagger Wheelie
See video here!

Chat Department

Biker Parking Only

On my last visit in Ireland I found this parking sign. Not one of those standard signs ... stylish :-)

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Viper / History of Chopper / Message from HD / Easyriders V-Twin Bike Show Tour

2006-03-02T12:37:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Coming from Bikernet.com: Viper Acquires New Manufacturing Facility and launches Proprietary Engine And 2006 Models

" Viper Powersports has entered into a binding agreement to purchase a 32,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility on 4 acres located in Monticello, Mn. The facility meets Viper’s current manufacturing needs and is zoned for expansion as Viper continues to expand and grow. Viper Motorcycle Company will introduce its second model, the Diablo Power Cruiser (PC) at the V-Twin Expo by Easyriders in Cincinnati on February 4th – 6th. Viper will also introduce its own line of proprietary engines ranging from 115 to 152 cubic inches. "

History of the Chopper
"Jesse James will explore the true essence of a chopper. He profiles the pioneers of the chopper movement, the unsung heroes whose ingenuity and creativity inspired him. Jesse will restore the bird bike -- an old 1969 bike he bought off a pick up truck."

Harley-Davidson Department

Something we never want to lose.
Read the message posted on the Harley-Davidson website, CEO Jim McCaslin

"Then you have a very important individual decision to make. We all do. No one expects everyone to change out their straight pipes overnight. But we all must consider changing out our thinking. We need to think about the consequences our actions have on others, before others take action against us. "

Pickings Department

Loud Pipes' Cost: Harley-Davidson Tries to Quiet Motorcycle Noise
Read article in MotorcycleCruiser.com
"In a message posted on the Harley-Davidson website, CEO Jim McCaslin asks riders to recognize and consider the consequences of loud exhaust pipes. With this step, Harley returns to the forefront in addressing the issue of motorcycle noise. By Art Friedman."
Chat Department

Coming from whitelinemagazine.com: Easyriders V-Twin Bike Show Tour

"Charlotte, N.C.- February 11. The Easyriders V-Twin Bike Show Tour came to the Queens' City on a very cold day. I t was as cold as six feet up a well digger's behind. The rain started coming down around four o'clock in the morning. When I arrived at the convention center, it was still raining and cold. It sure felt good to go inside the warm convention center. The only motorcycles that I saw that day was inside of Charlotte Convention Center. Everyone was talking about when the bike show comes to Charlotte it usually snows. For the last three years the snow storms hit about the same time as the bike show was scheduled. I had to leave my motorcycle at home. I decided I had to make the trip in my warm pick-up truck. I might be a die-hard biker but when the weathermen call for snow and freezing rain, I always head for my truck and turn on the heat. This was another road trip that got buried in the snow."

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Ironhead project / Radical Cycle / BUELL XBRR / Crazy Horse / Michael Lichter / Bikernet Radio

2006-03-01T07:54:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

DBBP features Robbie´s Ironhead

"Robbie is building this really cool Ironhead, the frame and girder forks he made himself ( rear of the frame is not finished yet) Robbie is fitting a modified Eaton m45 Supercharger, as fitted to Mini's and Bmw's , he plans on driving it from end of the crank using a chain and a open primary case and is also adapting a japanese sportbike alternator to fit."

Article from desmoinesregister.com: Radical Care Specialist - Radical Cycle

"Kent Croskey's day job plays out in quiet hospital operating rooms, but his second career centers on heavy metal thunder, the roar of powerful engines on head-turning, custom-built motorcycles. ... Croskey, a former motorcycle racer, has moved Radical Cycle into a newly remodeled showroom, service department and bike-building shop. He has become a dealer for two national brands of factory-built custom motorcycles — Bourget and Hellbound Steel. He's built up an inventory of used Harley-Davidsons and stocked up on motorcycle accessories such as sweat shirts and leather jackets and pants."

Harley-Davidson Department

Article from from Superbikeplanet.com: BUELL XBRR TO MAKE COMPETITION DEBUT IN DAYTONA 200

"This just in from Buell Motor regarding their preperations for the Daytona 200. But one wonders, with all of the rumored legal challenges being prepared regarding the legality of the Buell for the FX class, will it even make the '200?"
including the full press release.
Pickings Department

See Crazy Horse realistic fire flame paint!

Joann from Crazy Horse does not only terrific custom paintings, but she is also a blogger! And she has written two books about custom painting. See her webpage for more details about Crazy Horse.

Coming from Jalopnik: The MGB Harley-Davidson Edition

"When reader Terry had a heart attack over a quarter-century ago, he was worried that he wouldn’t be able to ride his beloved Hog again. So he built this. MGB body, Harley front end, 1.6L VW engine with appropriate transmission, and a McLaren F1-style seating arrangement. Weird, but cool. Thanks for sending it in, Terry."

Chat Department

Bikernet.com Updates

Read the Michael Lichter report or listen to the new Bikernet Radio! and lot of stuff more ... !

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Stripper / Moonshine Express / CruiserKing

2006-02-28T11:12:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Stripper from HellBound Steel

"Do you have what it takes? We sold our souls so you don't have to, for the secret to building killer rides with earth shaking, gut wrentching, rip your arms off power. There's no other motorcycle like it. If you can hang on long enough, you'll see what we're talking about. If you can't hang, get out of our way."

Moonshine Express from Blue Star Choppers - Old School Choppers, Ft. Lauderdale

"This bike has been named "Moonshine Express". In the old days, smugglers used to run moonshine with bad-ass hot rod muscle cars. This bike was built to emmulate an old era muscle car. It has the attitude of an old muscle car! It is meant for the true biker. It wasn't built for those people that watch "American Chopper" and think getting paid $150,000 to build a bike for a TrimSpa diet pill is cool because dad and son "argue" in front of the camera! If you want to argue just give me a call and I will be more than happy to yell at you for free! OK enough of the BS...Here is the skinny on this ride!!"

Harley-Davidson Department

Screamin' Eagle NHRA Nitro Harley-Davidson Exhibition Tour Continues
"GLENDORA, CA - Feb. 25, 2006: NHRA announced the continuation of the Screamin' Eagle NHRA Nitro Harley-Davidson exhibition tour to be held at three national events in conjunction with the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The three NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series events in 2006 that will showcase the NHRA Screamin' Eagle Nitro Harley-Davidson exhibitions will be the Checker Schuck's Kragen NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway near Phoenix (Feb. 24-26), the O'Reilly Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals at Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway (April 28-30) and the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park near Richmond, Va. (Oct. 6-8)."

Pickings Department

Kneeslider found a Boss Hoss worth mentioning and reminded me on a Boss Hoss recent article on motorcycleusa.com. SmartGuy found a 48 cylinder Kawasaki. weird. In case you are fan of the Easy Rider Movie, have a look here. An article about custom motorcycle painter Glen “Slim” Olson showed up from Union-Tribune Publishing.
Chat Department

Last week Bikes n Choppers had many visitors from Germany. CruiserKing mentioned BnC in his custom bicylce weblog. Don´t miss this - very phat ! (respect to CruiserKing!).

It´s kind of crossover between bike and bike :-) ... Goldammer, Krugger, Rooke you will find their motives ...

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HD Museum / HD Destroyer / Bobber Culture / Huri / HD Street Glide

2006-02-27T14:11:00.000+01:00

Bikes and Builder Department

Huri from ThreeTwoCoppers
"Innovation is a very basic concept. You either set the trends, or you follow them. Rarely is there room for interpretation of this most basic of concepts, especially when it comes to the motorcycle industry. You are either willing to take the risks associated in defining your own sense of style and design, setting yourself apart from the pack...or you become one of those guys you see hunting for his bike in a sea of thousands of other cookie-cutter bikes at ROT"

Harley-Davidson Department

HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS DESIGN FOR MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT
"MILWAUKEE (February 24, 2006) - Harley-Davidson today unveiled designs for the Harley-Davidson Museum development on 20 acres at the corner of Sixth and Canal Streets near downtown Milwaukee. “The design plan for the Harley-Davidson Museum and its site incorporates striking urban design elements and engages the surrounding water and green spaces,” said Museum Director Stacey Watson. “It also unites the city center with the Menomonee Valley and reflects the industrial heritage of the area and of Harley-Davidson.”"

H-D’s Street Glide redefines highway style. Coming from AMA
Photo by Bill Andrews “Boy, did I score.”

"That’s what I keep thinking as the four of us on the Ride Guide crew (see page 28) point our bikes up the interstate on-ramp, with more than 500 freeway miles ahead of us. See, I had thought this through. And when we divvied up the loaner bikes for our first travel day on the road from Pennsylvania to the North Carolina mountains, I made sure I claimed Harley-Davidson’s Street Glide first."

Harley-Davidson drag motorcycle cruises into Great Falls
By MARC STERGIONIS For the Tribune
"When Tom Cruise and his buddies in the film "Top Gun" cried out "I feel the need for speed!" they had F-14's to fulfill the rush. ... The Destroyer is "the first out-of-the-box drag motorcycle by any manufacturer," Morgan said. "The only thing we do is put on the wheels and wheelie bar," a rolling structure attached to the back of the bike that keeps the front wheel down during hard acceleration."

Pickings Department

The Revolution of the Bobber Kulture
By Alex Mardikian Coming from Von Dutch

"A Rebellious Revolution historically manifested after the Depression in a resistance of early America, enhanced the way freedom is enjoyed today through the Kulture developed by the Bobber. Neither promises nor speeches, commanded by any elected official or representative could amend this revolution, opposing the expression of warfare and political conflict and setting the way for the future course of American defiance. "

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Barnett´s Magazine Online: Check out

2006-02-23T14:05:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Barnett´s Magazine

Interviews Department: A Pleasant Chat With Senior

Bike News Department: Exile Cycles

Hellbound Steel 2006 Lineup

Road Tests Department: Harley-Davidson Dyna 35th Anniversary Super Glide FXD135

Events Department: Indian Larry Grease Monkey Block Party

Features Department: Northeast Chop Shop "Red Old School"

Read more.

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Cyril Huze: Peacemaker and Kiss My Wheels

2006-02-23T08:44:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Cyril Huze

"Cyril’s a lucky guy: not only he makes a living doing what he loves the most, but from time to time, his work can beneficiate a great cause like raising money to find a cure to muscular dystrophy. The Lynn Jones foundation contacted him to build a bike in memory of Mattie Stepanek, the child poet whose message of peace & hope was spread around the world through his prime time TV appearances and several poetry books. The bike will be auctioned in September during the Jerry Lewis Telethon, with the proceeds going to the Mattie Fund. The funds will help MDA continue seeking additional treatments & cures for childhood neuromuscular diseases."

"Who never fell in love with a Truck Stop Girl? These lyrics from The Byrds inspired Cyril to build this new bike. “Taillight flickering as he pulled up to a truck stop. He was on a ten cities run, in love with a Truck Stop Girl. Her hair piled up high and she had a look in her eyes that would turn any good man’s blood to wine. He was so young and on a 10 cities run, just in love with a Truck Stop Girl”."

Read more about Peacemaker and Kiss My Wheels.

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Bandit.com: Exile Bike By Brad

2006-02-23T08:41:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Bikernet.com

" I interviewed Brad, the Exile employee who built this bike, and my mind was torn in a flurry of misdirected thoughts. I rode to Harold’s Bar and stumbled through the door into the dank biker saloon. “Sheila, I’m becalmed is a sea of treachery,” I slurred. “I need a pot of rum to fill my sails.” ... He handled all aspects of the build this bike including welding, but not the sheet metal fabrication. “Dylan is the master,” Brad said. With Russell’s input they powder coated all the sheet metal and the frame black chrome with a satin clear finish. It took him 50 hours to complete the bike working week days after work until midnight and half-days on Saturday. That Saturday afternoon it fired to life and so did Brad."

Read more.

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Custom Bike - 1937 Indian Chief

2006-02-23T08:34:00.000+01:00
Coming from: American V UK

"The 'Speedy Burner' has been around as a customised bike for a long time, although not Tony's first Indian to be saved from a mundane life on the reservation, the bare bones of the 'Burner' were completely rebuilt in 1996 into a pretty close semblance of the latest `98 version, sans the Suzuki inverted front-end and a few other refinements. Probably more than anything else, it's the upside-down GSX-R1100 front fork of the latest reincarnation that gives the bike its avant guarde aspect of being slowly dragged headfirst from the 40s into the 90s. ... "

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Exile 10th Anniversary Open House on April 22nd 2006

2006-02-22T16:52:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Exile Cycles

"It's our birthday, we're ten years old! We are going to celebrate by holding an Open House on April 22nd 2006. Come and join us for some sex and drugs and rock and roll. O.K. so we lied about the first two, but there will be bands playing, beer flowing, and the lovely Purrfect Angelz dancing up a storm. The event will take place from noon to 6pm at our new shop in North Hollywood. "

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Harley to unveil museum design Friday

2006-02-22T08:03:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Bizjournals.com

"Harley-Davidson Inc. plans to unveil the design of its Harley-Davidson Museum in a press conference Friday morning. The company will build the museum in the Menomonee Valley. Friday's announcement will come more than two years after the Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer announced plans to build the long-planned museum near the intersection of South Sixth and West Canal streets. The unveiling will take place at 9 a.m. at the motorcycle manufacturer's headquarters at 3700 W. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee. "

Read more.

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Artbiker.com - show is going up in Daytona

2006-02-22T07:44:00.000+01:00
Matthew from ArtBiker.com dropped me a note that his show is going up in Daytona next month. Don´t miss to visit him there!
"If you plan to attend Daytona Bike Week, please stop in and see the show, The Art of Chrome and Leather III, at the DeLand Museum of Art. The museum is about 20 minutes inland from Daytona proper and will have it's own rally festivities on Saturday the 4th. The exhibition will open with a big party on Friday, March 3rd and everyone is invited. More info is available on my website as well as the website for the DeLand Museum."

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Get your motor running . . . A visit at Harley-Davidson factory in York

2006-02-22T07:30:00.000+01:00
Coming from: CourierPostOnline.com

"Dressel, who was visiting from California, and his 13-year-old granddaughter, Heather Schenk of Union Beach, Monmouth County, recently toured the Harley-Davidson factory in York, Pa. Each year, about 60,000 people get a glimpse into how the motorcycle giant builds its touring models at the sprawling south central Pennsylvania plant. "It's up close," said Amy Warner, who manages the tour center. "You're right on the factory floor.""
Included are pics and interesting links. Worth reading.

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Flyrite Choppers Open House Invitation

2006-02-21T19:09:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Flyrite Choppers

FRC's 4th 'SAME OLE Open House' April 2, 2006 1-5 PM This year it's a luau, with a roasted pig, surf music, kustom kulture art, bikes & hotrods

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LUCKY SEVEN LOWRIDER

2006-02-21T19:07:00.000+01:00
Coming from: insidebikes.com

" Words and pics by Alastair Walker

This sleek lowrider, named `Lucky Seven,’ was produced by Polar Cycles of Yorkshire for Kev Beardsley and is a fine example of a `from-the-ground-up’ custom motorcycle. ... As Stez - owner of Polar Cycles - explained over a brew, there are two basic approaches to custom biking; one is to tweak and personalise a stock metric cruiser, or Harley-Davidson, using a meaty parts catalogue, whilst the second option is to start with a blank beer mat down the pub one night and then try and finance the construction of something totally unique.

Lucky Seven started life as a modified Twin Cam 1450cc, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, after Kev had a fair amount of work done to his motorcycle to make it look - and ride – differently; Ness Wide Glide forks, Zodiac rear end, RST wheels and brakes etc. "

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Choppers, Inc. - Billy Lane @ Daytona Bike Week

2006-02-21T08:14:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Choppers, Inc

March 4-11 BLOOD SWEAT & GEARS TOUR -Daytona Bike Week
Main Street, across from The Wreck. Choppers INC booth open all week long. BSGT times: Sun 3/5 12p-2p, Fri 3/10 12p-2p, Sat 3/11 12p-2p. Billy will stick around after the shows for autographs.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON DAYTONA 2006 BIKE WEEK EVENTS OFFER FULL SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

2006-02-21T08:10:00.000+01:00
Coming from: HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Milwaukee (February 20, 2006) - MILWAUKEE (February 20, 2006) - The official Harley-Davidson schedule of events for the 65th annual Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla., includes activities for the wide variety of motorcycle enthusiasts and visitors expected to attend.

New this year is Harley-Davidson’s participation at three different locations (Ocean Center, Daytona International Speedway and Destination Daytona), events at the Ocean Center early in the week and new activities in the Ocean Center indoor show.

Official Harley-Davidson events at the Ocean Center Arena will run from March 6-11. Highlights include the Harley-Davidson and Buell indoor show (March 7-10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), the annual Ride-In Show Contest (March 8), the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Live Auction (March 10) and MDA Bike Raffle (March 11). There will also be a H.O.G. and BRAG new product reception on March 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and H.O.G. and BRAG hospitality areas during regular show hours.

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Harley Intros Interactive Tool for Your Favorite Roads.

2006-02-21T08:07:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Harley-Davidson

Interactive Service Allows Enthusiasts to Rate and Review Their Favorite Roads

MILWAUKEE (February 20, 2006) - Harley-Davidson Motor Company announces its new Great Roads interactive web tool now live in the Experience section of www.harley-davidson.com. The Great Roads tool encourages riders to explore the country on their motorcycles, and enables enthusiasts to rate and review 20 of the nation's scenic byways. Riders have the capability to expand their motorcycle experiences with the aid of the Great Roads web tool by finding new routes and reading personal reviews from fellow enthusiasts who have ridden and rated the areas. Each Great Road listing includes types of scenery and road characteristics - whether the roads are twisty, or if the area is flat or mountainous. It also provides essential travel information for motorcyclists, such as whether there are adequate gas stops, how much traffic to expect and the best time of year to ride the route.

Maps of the Great Roads can be customized for a rider's individual needs using a convenient link to the Harley-Davidson Ride Planner. Great Roads included in the web tool also offer details on local Harley-Davidson dealers in that area, and several offer suggestions for lodging that can be booked through a travel specialist. The Great Roads web tool provides links to other enthusiast services including Authorized Rentals and Tours and Harley-Davidson Shipping. These services help riders overcome constraints such as time and weather to expand their riding and touring opportunities. To rate and review a Great Road, enthusiasts need to create a Harley-Davidson user profile at www.harley-davidson.com , and then link to Great Roads page under the Experience section.

For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harley-davidson.com.

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Rooke and Mitchell: X-1

2006-02-20T13:15:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Rooke Customs

"BUILT FOR THE 2005 BUILD or BUST SHOW. MAKE/MODEL: ROOKE CUSTOMS "KALI KRUISER", FABRICATION: JESSE ROOKE/RUSSELL MITCHEL, ASSEMBLY: JESSE ROOKE/RUSSELL MITCHEL"

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BBC Screamin Demon

2006-02-20T12:43:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Big Bear Choppers

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Biker boots - Link to video (fun)

2006-02-20T10:49:00.000+01:00
Coming from: HAWT

See this free video with surprising end ...

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Marcus Walz choosen for Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off

2006-02-20T08:23:00.000+01:00
Coming from: Marcus Walz Hardcore Cycles

"As the first in Europe living bike builder, Marcus Walz, owner of WALZ HARDCORE CYCLES Germany, was choosed to be part of Discovery Channels successful TV-show "The great Biker Build-Off 5 ". Marcus is the first non American bike builder (with exception of Russ Mitchel who lives in California) who was invited to this show by the producer Hugh King himself.Marcus "rival" in this show will be Mike Prugh of Legend Air-Rides. As with the previous "Biker Build-Offs," each builder will be given two weeks to create a custom motorcycle, from the ground up. Although aesthetics are crucial to all the builds, the contest also requires the bikes to work; the builders must ride them as far as 1,000 miles to major bike events, where attendees vote for their favorite."

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Bobber BIKE

2006-02-18T16:59:00.000+01:00
Coming from: CRUISERKING

That´s a Bobber type of BIKE :-)

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SuckerPunch Sallys - Dont´t miss

2006-02-18T16:54:00.000+01:00
Coming from: SuckerPunch Sallys

I love their web presence. Low tech, different and VERY cool. Don´t miss this.

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2006 Victory Kingpin Deluxe - MotorcycleUSA.com

2006-02-18T16:49:00.000+01:00
2006 Victory Kingpin Deluxe - MotorcycleUSA.com: "2006 Victory Kingpin Deluxe
2/13/2006
By Kevin Duke

'Yeah, I figured it would be a good idea to ride up to Canada for the weekend,' I said to the crew at Victory. 'So how about I take one of those Kingpins I enjoyed on our little ride here in Minnesota?'

And so it happened that I rode a Kingpin Deluxe to my family home up in Canada last fall - and nobody knew I was coming.

But that's just the back-story to what is an evaluation of a substantial, high-style cruiser that proves to be charismatic and surprisingly versatile."

O School Choppers Da Blue Collar Ride

2006-02-18T16:42:00.000+01:00
Coming from: O School Choppers

Includes: O School Choppers Wide Drive 180/200 Frame and MSO's. 80” blonde EVO motors w/6 speed transmissions and MSO's Complete wide glide front end includes polished forks, chrome tree’s bearings, cups & dust covers, 5 ¾ headlight, risers & bars. (this picture optional spring front end) Your choice: drags or 12” ape hangers.
21” x 2.15 Chrome front wheel – your choice white or black wall 16”x 5.5 Chrome rear wheel white or black wall. O School Choppers Chopper Tank, oil tank and brackets, & drag pipes Polished O School Choppers SS rotors, Billet forward controls

Front and rear brakes discs.

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O School Choppers Project Bike Update

2006-02-18T16:40:00.000+01:00
Coming from: O School Choppers

Part 2 = Paint, wheels, tires.. Roller! Well the frame went off to the painter along with the tank. Dwight from Purcell's Customs has applied the paint according to my color taste. I had chosen a burnt orange / bourbon metallic for its old school look.

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