Nothing Says Tough Like a Harley Fatboy
This next auction is not for the fainthearted. The item is a fully customized Harley-Davidson Fatboy FLSTC motorcycle. This Hog has an insanely powerful 1,340 CC engine, a custom paint job, customized upholstery, auto start, and much more. VIN:1HD1BML16XY044640. The current bid is at $5,900 with only a few days [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 22:33:07
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Trikes The Ultimate Luxury Motor Cycle
A new trend in toys is rolling across America. That trend is to trikes. What are trikes? They are highly customized, top of the line motorcycles with three wheels instead of two. Some are converted from motorcycles, some have Volkswagen engines and some even have the smoother V8 with an automatic transmission. Who buys them? [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 06:04:44
One-Off 1959 Wooden Ariel Custom on eBay
Built with an Ariel Square Four motorcycle engine, a donated Citroen suspension, and a boat builder’s styling sensibility, ... from a period Cadillac and used generic auto store parts for the rest of the simple vehicle. The virtually unpadded seats, pressed steel Citroen wheels, and unadorned engine may be distinctly low tech [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 15:28:40
Radial Rides
"My Cycle's A Circular Motion..."No, not "radical rides", radial rides!I've always been a fan of radial engines ... to the wild blue yonder!Custom motorcycle makers are an inventive bunch, and sooner or later [more...]
Date: 2008-10-03 20:38:00
The Super Sky Cycle! Didn’t Woody Allen Invent This?
A slightly cleaner up to date version of Woody Allen's pedal copter in "A Mid Summer's Night Sex Comedy", but I think he should get some credit ... Custom twin Exhaust & mufflers. The Engine is a Rotax 912ULS 100 HP 4 stroke aircraft engine ... as a three-wheeled motorcycle). The Folding Rotor System. The Super Slider Rotor Head (eliminates [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 01:08:07
whaddayaknow, somebody actually did build the Speedball Special
Ariel Custom, aka the Speedball Special Thanks to Geoff Hacker for pointing this one out to us ... Special,” a wooden-bodied, motorcycle-engined sports car, and wondered if anybody actually followed ... constructed it in 1959 using a 1952 Ariel Square Four motorcycle engine and transmission, Citroen [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 17:28:47
One-Off 1959 Wooden Ariel Custom on eBay
Built with an Ariel Square Four motorcycle engine, a donated Citroen suspension, and a boat builder’s styling sensibility, ... from a period Cadillac and used generic auto store parts for the rest of the simple vehicle [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 15:28:40
Ariel Chopper on eBay
Normally when I think of a custom chopper, I envision something like Wyatt’s Captain America bike or even retro re-creations like the Harley ... built around the engine and transmission from a 1952 Ariel Square 4 motorcycle. ariel52woodcar4 ... accomplished, I’d say! This 'Woody' is powered by a 1952 Ariel Square 4 motorcycle engine [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 02:31:51
When my Pulsar grew up to be a Hayabusa
Suzuki Hayabusa, Yamaha R1, Honda CBR and Ducati Monster are some of the fastest motorcycles in the world ... of Hayabusas, R1s and CBRs in namma Chennai, thanks to some skilful custom motorcycle builders spread ... fuel tank and fairing (a stylish engine shield), which are usually moulds replicated after [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 14:14:37
The Return of Crocker Motorcycles
Crocker Motorcycles? Most people have never heard of them ... if it weren't for an appearance in a 1998 motorcycle exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York ... were essentially custom machines, with cast aluminum fuel tanks and lovingly assembled custom engines [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 17:50:34
Harley Davidson 883 - A Motorcycle Icon
by A R Thompson Since 1957 Harley Davidson have been produced a motorcycle titled the Sporster, ... and $8,390 for one of these. 3. Sportster 883 XL Custom - Yet another great looking motorcycle which ... these bikes stability, this motorcycle company has made improvements to the frame. Now all the engines [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 09:35:28
Street Legal Bumper Cars
Retro Thing reader Jack Szwergold recently sent us a link to a flickr set of what seem to be street legal bumper cars ... built around vintage bumper car bodies, although with a custom frame, leather interior and motorcycle ... , Germany, and Austria. They're powered by Yamaha and Kawasaki engines; the original Harleys shook the cars [more...]
Date: 2008-06-11 20:23:38
On a Lighter Note: The Things they Find me With
I use the WP-stats plugin and Google Analytics. Here are a sampling of some of the search strings people are using in search engines, ... in europe not refrigerating eggs hoenig bmw motorcycle accessories holy crap, that's specific, ed. albanian custom fades: weman as family m my ovaries are burning armin van buuren blog franklin [more...]
Date: 2008-08-08 22:38:10
Sweet Digital Mockups of Fantasy Ferrari Motorcycle
Ferrari_motorcycle_01 Never in a million years will Ferrari build a motorcycle — and with Ducatis being so awesome who needs it to? ... or four-cylinder motorcycle engines, although one guy shoehorned a V6 from the Dino and a V8 from the Ferrari 308 into a pair of custom-built bikes. Glinick’s concept, which is so far just files [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 02:01:25
The Miyamotorcycle
... made: The hand drawn plans for Shigeru Miyamoto’s motorcycle, stolen from the man himself. Do we feel ... Train U) Select/Start (Select OD Setting) & (Start Engine) V) Miyamotorcycle Custom Decal [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 15:57:32
All about Minibikes and Pocketbikes
For those who were too small or too young to grip the handles of a motorcycle, minibikes were a worthy alternative ... . As minibikes progressed, they soon came available with engines, brakes, suspension and headlights ... it into a super pocket bike. All kinds of accessories are available to facilitate this. Think custom saddles [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 16:13:31
Second Tandem Axle Rabbitamino Discovered, They're Breeding [Custom Cars]
Second Tandem Axle Rabbitamino Discovered, They're Breeding While woefully lacking in the mid mounted 500 cubic inch Cadillac engine and scissor ... so you know all we know, still, this would make a kick-ass motorcycle carrier. [more...]
Date: 2008-05-22 14:00:00
What To Consider When Buying Used Motorcycles In Florida
by A R Thompson When it comes to buying a used motorcycle it is important that you as the buyer keep in mind a number of factors before you hand ... to cars and trucks high mileage on a motorcycle is not such a major issue because these engines ... . One of the biggest challenges faced by any would be buyer of a used motorcycle is determine whether it is [more...]
Date: 2008-07-23 17:23:30
What Experienced Riders Say About Conversions VS Designed Trikes
By Carl Davidson If you like antique cars, muscle cars, luxury motorcycles or other toys, this article discusses a new trend in toys - trikes. These three wheeled motorcycles are safer, draw a lot of attention and are great to drive. Learn how to choose your dealer, whether to consider a conversion and how much fun you can have on a trike [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 01:03:02
Chicara Nagata: $1mil Motorcycle
What would you expect after someone spent a long 7,500 hours hand-crafting a motorcycle? Obviously, an unparalleled creation! ... of gratefulness to the people who donated their blood and worked to save his life when he met with a motorcycle ... World Championship in 2006. Other than the antique Harley Davidson engines, the 500 parts used [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 08:35:38
Reading Museum Motorcycle Exhibit
I saw the Captain America! To see the Captain America chopper in person was like meeting Peter Fonda. I was star struck! ... : Adventures In Motorcycle Design. Also on display are motorcycles representing early Brit bikes, race ... G. The red, white and blue paint job rocks and the fact that Diana has a Super Glide makes this [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 02:46:24
All About Motorcycle Classifications
There are many types of motorcycles, with each class having distinct differences. Here are the basics of the different types of motorcycle classes ... to be the most widely customized motorcycles and as such are sometimes referred to as “custom motorcycles”. These custom cruisers, also called “choppers”, which comes from a reference to the frame [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 05:05:36
VIDCAST - Rick Fairless
Brass Balls Bobbers TV - Darwin Motorcycles signed Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas to carry the entire line of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers ... included three full days of live music, beer tub girls, cold beer, bikini bike wash, bikini contest and wet ... on a number of previous occasions but this agreement came together after the two custom bike designe [more...]
Date: 2008-10-29 13:40:59
Buying Used Motorcycles In Florida - Points To Consider
by A R Thompson When it comes to buying a used motorcycle it is important that you as the buyer keep in mind a number of factors before you hand ... and trucks) high mileage on a motorcycle is not such a big issue as in most cases the engines ... challenge you will face when considering buying a used motorcycle is to determine if the price [more...]
Date: 2008-07-20 12:18:14
Back to the Future
Crocker Motorcycles. Who? Exactly. Most people have never heard of these American pre-war two-wheeled hot rods, ... languished until a new Crocker Motorcycle Company began to produce replacement parts for the old machines ... of which less than 100 were ever built. An appearance in a 1998 motorcycle exhibition [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 13:51:21
Video: Lazereth Custom Bikes from Vin Diesel’s Babylon A.D. Film
Babylon A.D. is the latest sci-fi movie that Vin Diesel has starred in and although the reviews have been negative we here at DUB can’t help but ... as a video of these machines in action. They bikes were built by Lazareth, a French custom and high ... engines, single-sided forks and swingarms and the on-board computers. These bikes are sure [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 05:32:02
Cool Computer Case Mods
I've seen a lot of amazing technology design and sorts of art blend together with technology. So, here it is, one of it. Just take a glance and you might be trigger to start one. Engines of all sorts seem ... : More bike mods: "Liquid-cooled Motorcycle" from awesome TopMods: Or even sporting wheels [more...]
Date: 2008-07-11 02:20:17
Harley Davidson Bike Or Customized Bike - What Is Your Choice
Bikes are two wheelers which are associated with high speed. Riding a motorcycle in high speed satiates the enthusiast driver ... with the production of these bikes like the most famous Harley Davidson, APC, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki etc. Harley Davidson motorcycle for sale have completed more than 100 years. You have a galore of models produced [more...]
Date: 2008-11-28 05:28:17
How to Choose the Right Type of Motorcycle
So you want to buy a motorcycle? Believe it or not, you have a lot of decisions to make before you are ready to make a purchase ... you will use on paved roads. Most people who are in the market for a motorcycle will choose ... want their motorcycle to be a means of transportation, dual-sport bikes are probably the best option [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 12:45:58
I Just Test Drove The Triumph Rocket III And It Was Incredible!
My brother was visiting me this past week as he took his vacation time and got out of Michigan to enjoy North and South Carolina ... about and seen the Triumph Rocket III motorcycle on the internet and I was incredibly curious about this beast. They boast that this bike is the largest, most powerful mass production motorcycle in the world [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 23:00:44
Are You Ready To Outsource SEO?
So, you are the marketing manager of your firm, and you’ve finally decided to pull the trigger and hire the search engine optimization company that you’ve been talking to for months. The budget has been cleared, the SEO firm is ready to start, and it should be just a matter of time before you start seeing a huge uptick in business. Right? [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 00:15:15
Chicara Nagata’s million dollar motrocycles are worth the money
What would you expect after someone spent a long 7,500 hours hand-crafting a motorcycle? ... Davidson engines, the 500 parts used in his every motorcycle are handcrafted. These amazing works of art ... -futuristic motorcycles are an upshot of a marriage between vintage parts and modern design. Chicara’ [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 13:27:49
Awesome New Automatic Motorcycles !
Ridley Automatic Motorcycle Automatic motorcycles are certainly worth a look if you are thinking about getting a motorcycle. Whether it will be your very first motorcycle, or if you are a seasoned rider ... to get a motorcycle, but think that learning how to shift gears and use the clutch is not worth it. Also, some folks [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 14:05:15
Motorcycle Buying Guide: The Five Types of Bike
For someone who’d never actually owned a motorcycle, I’ve spent some time on them. Several of my friends own bikes and I know the owner of a small motorcycle dealership through ... to get a bike, you’ll probably have to go to a riding school first before you can get your motorcycle [more...]
Date: 2008-08-22 21:07:31
Sudamérica
(Download image-enhanced .pdf) Agua Dulce, Agua Sala (South America 2008) Commencing transposition of barely legible scrawl in a small black notebook, I begin committing this entry from an internet café overlooking the local plaza of Aguas Calientes, portal town to the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, deep within the Peruvian Andes [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 17:32:18
NORTLEY FARTSTER
And now for something completely different... I recently made the acquaintance of Buck Pilkenton, who built this tongue-in-cheek cafe racer, ... . One was availability, as Norton engines seemed to have even more vices than their contemporaries [more...]
Date: 2008-07-10 22:26:25
Bikers, Start your Engines!
MotoExpo San Diego will take place this weekend at the Del Mar Fairgrounds ... motorcycle stunt riders, and the personal appearance of wrestling superstar GOLDBERG, star of Spike TV’s “Bullrun,” and an avid motorcycle enthusiast and collector. Highlights of the show [more...]
Date: 2008-09-27 05:52:07
6 Badass Motorcycles (anyone would want to own)
I was just browsing Popsci and Popular Mechanics and got an idea to do a round-up post of the most bad-ass bikes. Without further a due: 1. Uno motorcycle Now this is something I would consider buying. The great thing about this motorcycle is that it doesn’t release emissions [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 15:49:08
Check Your Custom Built Scooter Before Buying
Scooter or motor cycles are two wheeler vehicles which are motorized for speed and control. You can ride these vehicles along with a pillion rider ... engines. These Ducati motorcycle for sale are also used by racers as these Ducati motorcycles ... who like to buy custom built motorcycle for sale. This custom built motorcycle denotes motorcycles which [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 05:27:38
The 50 Most Famous Cars Of All Time
Whether they were notable for their superior performance, or for the superior performers who drove them, RideLust’s list of the 50 Most Famous Cars pays homage to all the truly iconic automobiles of our time So without further ado, and in no particular order: 1 [more...]
Date: 2008-08-05 20:17:45
John McCain and Sarah Palin get special biker offer
MEDIA, Pa. -- When Sen. John McCain campaigned at a motorcycle rally last month in Sturgis, S.D ... squabbling stars of Orange County Choppers, a custom motorcycle company based in central New York ... , McCain offered to pack his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, onto a custom chopper and drive [more...]
Date: 2008-09-23 04:23:19
my friendsmy friendsmy friendsmy friendsmy friendsmy friends|Anecdote of the Moment
"'I am a mystic,' once said to me at a faculty party when there wasn't much to talk about ... to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" view comments EMBEDDED OBJECT: http ... shine 'til you get into building and playing custom levels. It was funny seeing them deal [more...]
Date: 2008-11-01 07:22:52
Deutz Diesel Engine, Deutz Engine Parts, Deutz Par
Deutz Diesel Engine, Deutz Engine Parts, Deutz Par Leading Exporters from India for Deutz FL912 engines and spare parts, tractor, tractor parts, ... are custom grille inserts that you can put over or replace the grille on your vehicle. The most commonly ... plastic. But it doesn?t really matter because the grilles are still stronger then other custom add [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 19:00:08
Joe the Plumber Is Provided $1,000 in Relief
Joe The Plumber Gets $1,000 in Relief Middle Class Motorcycle Consumers Can Find Relief With a 40+ mpg Custom Bobbers Darwin Motorcycles, ... on a custom-production motorcycle,” explained Dar Holdsworth, Capo, Darwin Motorcycles. “Our program ... runs through December 31, 2008. - Call 405.285.0808 for more details. The Oklahoma-based custom [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 16:01:58
Point/Counterpoint: Harley-Davidson
Two of our Car Lust contributors, Rob the SVX Guy and David Drucker, have a difference of opinion on the lustworthiness of Harley-Davidsons, and so we're convening this point/counterpoint to debate the relative merits of their cases. Rob is a Harley cynic, while David is a Harley true-believer [more...]
Date: 2008-07-29 22:56:10
2 Seats Not Enough On A Motorcycle? Want 5? No Problem
2 Seats Not Enough On A Motorcycle? Want 5? No Problem Posted 08:39:31 Filed under Entertainment Harley-Davidson Author: Mike Werner | Location: ... have used one {link} 5 Seat 4 engines Harley-Davidson motorcycle A Harley-Davidson dealer in the US has solved that problem. He custom made a Harley, with 4 engines and 5 seats! He used four [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 06:39:31
Long Island Auto Show Brings Excitement to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Concept Cars, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Custom Choppers, Special Appearances and More autoshow.jpg (Uniondale, N.Y.) ... out all of the latest vehicles in a non-selling environment, sit behind the wheels, inspect engines [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 17:39:31
Why The Harley 883?
by A R Thompson Since 1957 Harley Davidson have been produced a motorcycle titled the Sporster, ... inexpensive of all the models that this motorcycle now produce. Currently there are 8 different types ... Sportster 883 Custom - Of all the bikes that are in the 883 Sportster category this is the most expensive [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 17:38:27
Foo Fighters and ZZ Top Co-Headline
GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ — The world famous LOVE RIDE, the largest 1-day motorcycle fundraising event ... at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA, will include a barbecue lunch, motorcycle trade show and vendor village, stunts [more...]
Date: 2008-08-04 16:38:17
BMW introduces LO Rider motorcycle concept
BMW introduces LO Rider motorcycle concept By BlueFox at 4 November, 2008, 10:35 am ,BMW introduces LO Rider motorcycle concept UPDATE: ... Guzzi Griso, Suzuki B-King and the latest Yamaha VMax prove that there is a revival ... | Concept Cars | Motorcycles make money online « Older Entries Archives November [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 10:35:41
