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Win a 2005 Harley Night Train

Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 07:09 PM
posted by Canyon Carver

Score big with newly launched Harley SuperStore!

The Harley SuperStore, is giving-away a FREE certified Harley to a lucky participant during their big opening celebration. All you have to do is sign-up at www.harley-superstore.com and you’ll automatically have a chance to score a 2005 HD FXSTB/FXSTBI Night Train!

Offering a large selection of certified pre-owned Harleys, HSS has huge purchasing power and big opportunities to buy and sell Harley Davidson bikes at a discount.

Merging cutting-edge internet technology with old-fashioned dealer service, the Harley SuperStore features an easy-to-use digital storefront with unique search tools which make shopping for a Harley quick, easy and convenient. HSS also has traditional dealer departments – parts, finance, insurance and the like – with electronic look-up tools in addition to real people who are eager to offer their assistance from HSS’s brick-n-mortar headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Curious? Give yourself a chance to score big. Go to www.harley-superstore.com and quickly register to win the 2005 HD FXSTB/FXSTBI Night Train!

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Pee-Wee Herman Selects Winning Schwinn Bike At Sturgis

Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 07:09 PM
posted by Canyon Carver

Remaining One-Of-A-Kind Collectible Bikes will Benefit The Kids & Chrome Foundation

In addition to kicking off The Legendary Buffalo Chip during the 70th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Pee-wee Herman participated in a contest in which top motorcycle and bicycle designers made-over his iconic 1947 Schwinn bicycle. The winning bicycle design, with an “Easy Rider” theme, belonged to Steve “Brewdude” Garn of BREW Bikes from Northwest North Carolina.

Pee-wee Herman inaugurated the bike as Captain of the Buffalo Chip’s Annual Legends Charity Ride. Both the winning bicycle, and the bicycle built by Brian Schimke of TPJ Customs were auctioned on the spot for The Kids & Chrome Foundation, who support The Black Hills Children’s Home Society and The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. Scwhinn also generously donated 60 new bicycles and helmets to the Black Hills Children Home Society, giving each child a new bike to ride. The remaining two bikes from builders John Quinlin of Recycled Cycles and Jesse Hansen Mountain Sports will soon be available for purchase at an online auction.

Sponsored by Schwinn, the fundraising contest brought together a mix of nationally renowned and local South Dakota motorcycle and bicycle builders to creatively redesign and fabricate a ‘new’ TRANSIT 3-Speed Electric bicycle. With only five weeks to transform the electric bicycles into unique, custom designed works of art that capture the essence of Pee-wee Herman, the designers displayed their bicycles at The Legendary Buffalo Chip’s Event Center on Sunday August 8th as Pee-wee Herman himself chose the winning design.

Dubbed the “Pee-wee Rider”, the winning bicycle was complete with a red frame, American flag paint job on the top tube of the frame, satchel bag and blanket on the pannier rack, a skull mounted on the head tube in between the front forks for a bit of an edge, and many other extraordinarily detailed designs.

“The whole experience was 100% positive,” enthusiastically explains Steve Garn, owner of BREW Bikes. “Being there and being a part of this project was amazing. We got to meet Pee-wee Herman who was very friendly and had a lot of nice things to say about the bike. At BREW we work on both bicycles and motorcycles, so it was a really nice tie-in for us.”

Garn goes on to say, “My own son grew up watching Pee-wee’s Playhouse, so we had Pee-wee sign a picture of my son when he was a boy in his Pee-wee Herman pajamas. We also got to be in a photo shoot with the bike and Pee-wee. This whole experience was just incredible!”

The Legendary Buffalo Chip, Sturgis’ premier entertainment venue and motorcycle travel destination witnessed an interesting array of leather, chrome, bikers, and Pee-wee Herman fans during Sturgis Rally Week 2010. In addition to “Pee-wee’s Big Sturgis Adventure”, the Legendary Buffalo Chip offered guests the largest and most prestigious motorcycle music festival of its kind as well as an array of accommodations, food, vendors and entertainment. Offering guests the true Sturgis experience for nearly 30 years, the Chip is the epicenter of Sturgis Rally festivities. Visit www.buffalochip.com now and make your reservations for Sturgis Rally Week 2011 at the best party anywhere!

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Burly Slammer Shocks

Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:09 AM
posted by Canyon Carver

10.5 inches of Pure Suspension Love

Made famous by the Burly Slammer Kits, the stubby Burly shocks are now available on their own! Measuring in at only 10.5” eye to eye, they live up to their name and are available in black or chrome for most Sporties and Dynas.

Burly Slammer Shocks may be short, but they are well thought out and are travel limited to prevent tire/fender contact. Five position preload adjusters allow for fine tuning to rider weight for optimum feel. Fitment for 1988 and newer Sportsters as well as 1991 and newer Dynas and an MSRP of only $199.95. Check them out at your local dealer or the Burly web site.

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You Can Transform That Cruiser Into A Shredder

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 05:09 PM
posted by Canyon Carver


Motorcycle Wheelie

There’s a new generation of Harley riders among us. Many have matured and crossed over from the world of sport bikes and motocross to American iron. However, their riding habits haven’t changed and neither has their need for speed. The fusion of high-tech components with air-cooled v-twins is becoming more and more prevalent. We’re now seeing a new breed of Harleys with the ability to maneuver, accelerate and brake just as well as some of the best hooligan bikes out there.

Components commonly found on sport bikes, dirt bikes, flat trackers and café racers are now being used to unleash the full potential of v-twin motorcycles. If you don’t have the means to acquire a custom frame and swingarm, FXR’s, Sportsters, and Dynas are nice platforms to begin building upon. They are light and already handle very well straight out of the factory. Equipped with mid-foot controls and a chassis that allows for an aggressive yet comfortable upright riding position makes them perfect candidates to transform into urban assault vehicles.

Shredded Motorcycle

Performance-wise, as the old saying goes, “there’s no replacement for displacement.” However, bigger isn’t necessarily better. A stock motor with a high-flow air cleaner and 2-into-1 pipe will supply more than enough torque to rip wheelies and blast around town.

Shedding dead weight can be a cheap performance-enhancing modification. If a part doesn’t make the bike go faster, handle better or stop quicker, the consensus is to lose it completely. On the other hand, when you start replacing parts that are needed with lighter versions, things can get expensive.

There’s really no way to push any bike to the limit without beefing up the suspension and brakes. Better handling heavy-duty products are available to upgrade stock shocks and springs. When changing suspension parts, many riders choose longer components for more travel and ground clearance. This allows for more abuse — and abuse equals fun. Some take it to the next level by replacing their entire front end with something like an inverted road-racing unit complete with dual radial-mount calipers and 320mm floating discs for increased stopping power.

Guys like Todd Silicato and Roland Sands use these types of parts on everything from Sportsters to Baggers and are worth checking out for some ideas. Companies like Confederate Motorcycles and Ecosse Moto Works build state-of-the art, ground-up v-twins that most of us would have to sell our homes to afford. However, they are very cool to check out for inspiration. When the time comes and you decide to start such a project, don’t take the easy way out and just strip down a Buell. Open your mind, bust out some tools and transform that cruiser into a shredder.

Written By: Bud Milza

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Handle Bar Top Clamp

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 01:09 PM
posted by Canyon Carver

This nifty milled handlebar clamp is made of billet aluminum and is designed to fit all Harley Davidson and Buell motorcycles using 1 inch handlebars. It replaces the upper part of the original handlebar clamping and enables a form-fitting installation of the Motoscope Mini.

The clamp features 4 integrated LEDs as indicator lights (red, yellow, blue, green) and a connecting cable of approx. 55 cm length. Comes with 4 fastening screws (stainless steel) for the handlebar clamp, two fastening screws for the instrument and an installation manual. Motoscope Mini is NOT included and must be ordered separately. Available in black or polished to match the Motoscope Mini.

For more, see your local dealer or visit www.customchrome.com
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Davenport Is The Spot For Vintage Motorcycle Racing At It’s Best

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:08 PM
posted by Canyon Carver
The Chief Blackhawk chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America is hosting one of Iowa’s biggest antique motorcycle swap meets and vintage flat track races Sept.2-5 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa. This is one of the largest events of the year for the AMCA, and it takes place smack dab in the middle of the country, making it easier for enthusiasts to attend from both coasts and everywhere in between. Highlighting the event is a motorcycle parts swap meet, a concourse full of beautifully restored motorcycles, technical classes on many different subjects, and a dirt track for bar-to-bar vintage racing. There’s going to be vendors, a banquet, a craft fair and shuttles to area malls, gambling boats and other activities. And as long as you’re in the area, you might as well make the short trip to Anamosa, Iowa, to visit the National Motorcycle Museum at its new location. Get details and directions at www.nationalmcmuseum.org . For more information on this incredible event, visit www.chiefblackhawk.org or call (309) 788-2025.

Written By: Kody Wisner
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Falcon Kestrel

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 07:08 PM
posted by Canyon Carver

This has got to be one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever built. And it even runs! Bikernet would like to see more custom bikes of this vein.

If you are working deep inside an old garage on a cool project like this one, let us know what you’re up to…

Pay a visit to Falcon Motorcycles‘ unique website and find out more about this shop.

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Neo-Fusion Lights

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 01:08 PM
posted by Canyon Carver

Here’s something really rad, now available from your Custom Chrome dealer. Neo-Fusion Billet Headlights, Tail Lights and Marker Lights are CNC-Machined by Cycle Kraft, from 6061-T6 billet aluminum.

All these items are available in a polished or black finish with a matching or brass trim ring. They are a perfect match for the complete Cycle Kraft line of parts and accessories; you should check them all out.


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Killer New Flat & Duo Tone Biltwell Helmet Colors

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:08 AM
posted by Canyon Carver

Lowbrow Customs now has eight new Biltwell, Inc. helmet colors available. They include four new Flat colors: Primer Red, Flat Copper, Flat Denim, and Flat Sea Foam. In addition to these neoteric colors are a Gloss White helmet and Bubble Gum Pink Megaflake helmet, as well as two new Duo Tone helmets which are a traditional Megalflake Biltwell helmet with a custom painted fade. Galaxy Duo Tone is a Dark Silver flake with a black translucent fade, and Sunset Duo Tone is a Sunburst Orange flake with rootbeer translucent fade.

Flat & Gloss Helmets $77, Megaflake $114, and Duo Tone Helmets $139, while supplies last. For top-shelf customer service, secure ordering and world-wide shipping, order now 24/7 at www.lowbrowcustoms.com.

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