Custom Bikes

The Master of Machine-Age Motorcycles

17 Dec 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by Wall Street Journal; Hits: 385

Most motorcycles come with an owner's manual. Ed Jacobs's bikes ought to come with a syllabus.

The design chief for Confederate Motorcycles—a boutique manufacturer of what might be called high-art drag bikes—includes among his inspirations Arjuna, the silver-bright and unconquerable charioteer in the Mahabharata; Sun Tzu's military strategy of "yielding and resisting"; the "intentionality" of Japanese architect Tadao Ando; and the exploded-view functionalism of Pompidou Center. Read On: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203518404577094512121949928.html?

Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Winners Take Home $7,000 at Long Beach Motorcycle Show

15 Dec 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by Motorcyclist; Hits: 1478

Long Beach, Calif. (December 14, 2011) - The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows announced the third round winners of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show, an elite-level custom motorcycle builder competition, in Long Beach, Calif. Cash prizes and trophies were awarded to several local builders who took home top honors this past weekend.

Chris Richardson, a previous 2010 Modified Harley winner, came back this year with an outstanding custom to take home Top Street Chopper Freestyle and $3,000 in cash.

Confederate X132 Hellcat Motorcycle

07 Dec 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by Stupid Dope; Hits: 290

In its third generation of production, the X132 Hellcat Motorcycle by Confederate Motorcycles takes its mark from the F6F Hellcat Fighter Plane of World War II lore. The cycle that blends an artistic aesthetic with power is definitely a show piece but also includes high quality components and craftsmanship that will send you rocketing wherever you choose to ride it. Read On & watch the video: http://stupiddope.com/2011/12/06/confederate-x132-hellcat-motorcycle/

Titan Motorcycle hosting the 2012 International “Kickstart” Conference

07 Dec 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by BeTheBoss; Hits: 310

Dec 9th-11th 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Titan Motorcycle Co ® (established in 1994) has emerged as the world’s largest and fastest growing custom motorcycle manufacturer (OEM – Tier 2). This upcoming week they are proud to announce that not only are they introducing their new 2012 line of motorcycles but are also hosting their annual Kickstart dealer & distributor conference at their facility in Phoenix. Read On: http://www.betheboss.ca/franchise_news_december_2011/Titan-Motorcycles-Kickstart-Conference687.cfm

Insight: Bare-bones bikes help Harley slay Geezer Glide image

05 Dec 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by Reuters; Hits: 393

(Reuters) - For Harley-Davidson, Michael Adams is a godsend.

When the 22-year-old college senior showed up for a $25 rider training class at a community college last year in Michigan, his aspiration was to someday buy his ultimate American icon: a Harley.

But he quickly found he was in enemy territory.

"Everyone my age was talking about buying a 'crotch rocket'" Adams said. "They wanted a Ducati or Yamaha or some other kind of import; but I never heard any other talk about a Harley." Read On: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/04/us-harleydavidson-idUSTRE7B30QV20111204