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Spectro Oils Has a Dirty Little Secret

jeff — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:20:17 +0000

How about a dirty little secret… Spectro Oils make hand-crafted lubricants for your Harley-Davidson motorcycle…. Okey, another one… Synthetic oil is a lubricant consisting of chemical compounds that are artificially made (synthesized).

Synthetic lubricants can be manufactured using chemically modified petroleum components rather than whole crude oil, but can also be synthesized from other raw materials. Synthetic oil is used as a substitute for lubricant refined from petroleum when operating in extremes of temperature, because, in general, it provides superior mechanical and chemical properties than those found in traditional mineral oils. Aircraft jet engines, for example, require the use of synthetic oils, whereas aircraft piston engines do not… Want to win a chopper? Go to http://www.winthechopper.com for details.

PODCAST: Interview with Andy Miller of 3Guyz

jeff — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:04:25 +0000

Andy Miller of 3 Guyzr talks about their custom Springer front end and their participation in the 2012 15th Anniversary Giveaway Chopper. Get the latest updates on the Giveaway Chopper.

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Danny Trejo’s Machete Bike

jeff — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:32:29 +0000

Danny Trejo’s Machete Bike. The man himself describes the beautiful paintjob and the specs.
Director/Editor- Nicholas Hernandez
Assistant Director- Ethan Francis
Cameramen- Ivan Oleinik, Pedro Verdin

Meet Chopper Building Legend Ron Finch

jeff — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:16:03 +0000

MyFoxDETROIT.com

Master motorcycle builder Ron Finch has been creating art for about 15 years. But he made his name in the 70s building bikes with his signature touch.

His work has been featured in magazines, television shows and even the DIA.

Detroit FOX 2′s Lee Thomas visited the 73-year-old Detroiters workshop to take a look around and talk to the legend about his passion and an upcoming documentary about his work. Click the video player to watch.

PODCAST: Interview with Jason Ellison of ACCEL

jeff — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:24:14 +0000

For 30 years, ACCEL has been recognized as THE premium brand of electrical components for use on American V-Twin Motorcycles.

Jason Ellison Talks about the latest products from ACCEL.

“ACCEL Self-Learning Modules make fuel injection tuning easy. No Downloads, No Laptops, No Dyno: Just plug in and ride!”
-Jason Ellison

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Get Rid of that Tramp Stamp

jeff — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:35:11 +0000

Tramp Stamp Removal Product

This is an easy product to use and can be applied in the comfort of your own home and office.

Ultra Classic @ 2011 Ultimate Builder: San Mateo

jeff — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:56:28 +0000

2011 San Mateo, Ultimate Builder: Mike Mileham

Okey, Ultra Classic, (check); Custom Green paint with flames, (check); Chrome everything (check); Performance mods, (check); head to Ultimate Builder in San Mateo, (check).

Mike Mileham entered the Modified Harley class in San Mateo, CA. with his 2005 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. To enter, jump to Ultimate Builder – http://www.ultimatebuilderbikeshow.com.

Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show (UBCBS)

The chopper will be entered into the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show to be pitched against the best builders in the country. The UBCBS is an affiliate competition to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Professional and amateur custom builders of choppers, cruisers bobbers, pro street, trikes and sportbikes are invited to enter their bikes into the competition and judge each other’s work. There are 11 individual rounds of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show nationwide.

United States Championship

The United States Championship of custom bike building is held at the Daytona Progressive International Motorcycle Show held during Daytona Bike Week, March 14-16, 2012. This elite competition is for the ultimate builders of custom bikes in the United States and will crown the definitive national champions in their respective classes. The United States Championship is an affiliate competition to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building.

The United States Championship will also include an individual photo shoot by a professional photographer of each bike entered into the competition. Each builder/bike owner will receive a CD of photos taken during the event of themselves and their bikes.

Judged Custom Bike Classes

The following are the 4 classes of the UBCBS.

Free Style: Any motorcycle frame configuration or drivetrain combination. Your imagination is the only restriction. Must run and stop.

Hot Bike Modified Harley: Must have Harley manufactured frame and engine cases. Frame must maintain stock configuration so modifications are limited to smoothing ie; molding welds and joints, welding in filler panels or cutting excess tabs. Swingarm kits and fat tire conversions are acceptable .

Super Streetbike Performance Custom: Race inspired styling with performance enhancing engine modifications. Any motorcycle frame configuration and drivetrain combination. Judging will be focused around drag racing ie; strtched out ‘Busa, Bonneville racers and highly modified sportbikes.

Retro Mod: Any modified bike, with any drive train on any chassis configuration that is 25 years or older. Great class for older Harley’s where the frame was cut to rake or stretch as well as a class for Café Racers from the Ton-Up era.

Get in the game by entering your motorcycle in the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show .

R1 @ 2011 Ultimate Builder: San Mateo

jeff — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:48:35 +0000

2011 San Mateo, Ultimate Builder: Jovan Samonte

Jovan Samonte brought his 2004 Yamaha R1 to San Mateo, CA and entered it into the Performance Class. He has over 20,000 invested with a significant amount of performance work done. A very sano build.

Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show (UBCBS)

The chopper will be entered into the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show to be pitched against the best builders in the country. The UBCBS is an affiliate competition to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Professional and amateur custom builders of choppers, cruisers bobbers, pro street, trikes and sportbikes are invited to enter their bikes into the competition and judge each other’s work. There are 11 individual rounds of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show nationwide.

United States Championship

The United States Championship of custom bike building is held at the Daytona Progressive International Motorcycle Show held during Daytona Bike Week, March 14-16, 2012. This elite competition is for the ultimate builders of custom bikes in the United States and will crown the definitive national champions in their respective classes. The United States Championship is an affiliate competition to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building.

The United States Championship will also include an individual photo shoot by a professional photographer of each bike entered into the competition. Each builder/bike owner will receive a CD of photos taken during the event of themselves and their bikes.

Judged Custom Bike Classes

The following are the 4 classes of the UBCBS.

Free Style: Any motorcycle frame configuration or drivetrain combination. Your imagination is the only restriction. Must run and stop.

Hot Bike Modified Harley: Must have Harley manufactured frame and engine cases. Frame must maintain stock configuration so modifications are limited to smoothing ie; molding welds and joints, welding in filler panels or cutting excess tabs. Swingarm kits and fat tire conversions are acceptable .

Super Streetbike Performance Custom: Race inspired styling with performance enhancing engine modifications. Any motorcycle frame configuration and drivetrain combination. Judging will be focused around drag racing ie; strtched out ‘Busa, Bonneville racers and highly modified sportbikes.

Retro Mod: Any modified bike, with any drive train on any chassis configuration that is 25 years or older. Great class for older Harley’s where the frame was cut to rake or stretch as well as a class for Café Racers from the Ton-Up era.

Get in the game by entering your motorcycle in the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show .

1961 Topper @ 2011 Ultimate Builder: San Mateo

jeff — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:37:19 +0000

1961 Harley-Davidson

This Topper is a 10 cu in (164 cc) 2-stroke single cylinder engine delivering 9 hp. The Topper had a continuously variable transmission, like most modern scooters. You don’t need a button to start her up, just grab the lawnmover-style handle and pull.

The front body, front fender and floorboards of the Topper were made of stamped steel, the engine cover and body are made of chopper gun-sprayed fiberglass. Enthusiasts can enter their bike at Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show at http://ultimatebuilderbikeshow.com.

Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show (UBCBS)

The chopper will be entered into the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show to be pitched against the best builders in the country. The UBCBS is an affiliate competition to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Professional and amateur custom builders of choppers, cruisers bobbers, pro street, trikes and sportbikes are invited to enter their bikes into the competition and judge each other’s work. There are 11 individual rounds of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show nationwide.

United States Championship

The United States Championship of custom bike building is held at the Daytona Progressive International Motorcycle Show held during Daytona Bike Week, March 14-16, 2012. This elite competition is for the ultimate builders of custom bikes in the United States and will crown the definitive national champions in their respective classes. The United States Championship is an affiliate competition to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building.

The United States Championship will also include an individual photo shoot by a professional photographer of each bike entered into the competition. Each builder/bike owner will receive a CD of photos taken during the event of themselves and their bikes.

Judged Custom Bike Classes

The following are the 4 classes of the UBCBS.

Free Style: Any motorcycle frame configuration or drivetrain combination. Your imagination is the only restriction. Must run and stop.

Hot Bike Modified Harley: Must have Harley manufactured frame and engine cases. Frame must maintain stock configuration so modifications are limited to smoothing ie; molding welds and joints, welding in filler panels or cutting excess tabs. Swingarm kits and fat tire conversions are acceptable .

Super Streetbike Performance Custom: Race inspired styling with performance enhancing engine modifications. Any motorcycle frame configuration and drivetrain combination. Judging will be focused around drag racing ie; strtched out ‘Busa, Bonneville racers and highly modified sportbikes.

Retro Mod: Any modified bike, with any drive train on any chassis configuration that is 25 years or older. Great class for older Harley’s where the frame was cut to rake or stretch as well as a class for Café Racers from the Ton-Up era.

Get in the game by entering your motorcycle in the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show .

Dan Stern Presents @ 2011 Ultimate Builder

jeff — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:15:35 +0000

What does an ex-Custom Chrome Exec do after ejecting from distribution? If you’re Dan Stern you run one of the most successful dealerships in California, the House of Thunder Harley-Davidson in Morgan Hill, CA 95037 – (408) 776-1900… This is his customer custom bike that was entered in the Modified Harley-Davidson class at the San Mateo Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show.

Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show (UBCBS)

The chopper will be entered into the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show to be pitched against the best builders in the country. The UBCBS is an affiliate competition to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Professional and amateur custom builders of choppers, cruisers bobbers, pro street, trikes and sportbikes are invited to enter their bikes into the competition and judge each other’s work. There are 11 individual rounds of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show nationwide.

United States Championship

The United States Championship of custom bike building is held at the Daytona Progressive International Motorcycle Show held during Daytona Bike Week, March 14-16, 2012. This elite competition is for the ultimate builders of custom bikes in the United States and will crown the definitive national champions in their respective classes. The United States Championship is an affiliate competition to the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building.

The United States Championship will also include an individual photo shoot by a professional photographer of each bike entered into the competition. Each builder/bike owner will receive a CD of photos taken during the event of themselves and their bikes.

Judged Custom Bike Classes

The following are the 4 classes of the UBCBS.

Free Style: Any motorcycle frame configuration or drivetrain combination. Your imagination is the only restriction. Must run and stop.

Hot Bike Modified Harley: Must have Harley manufactured frame and engine cases. Frame must maintain stock configuration so modifications are limited to smoothing ie; molding welds and joints, welding in filler panels or cutting excess tabs. Swingarm kits and fat tire conversions are acceptable .

Super Streetbike Performance Custom: Race inspired styling with performance enhancing engine modifications. Any motorcycle frame configuration and drivetrain combination. Judging will be focused around drag racing ie; strtched out ‘Busa, Bonneville racers and highly modified sportbikes.

Retro Mod: Any modified bike, with any drive train on any chassis configuration that is 25 years or older. Great class for older Harley’s where the frame was cut to rake or stretch as well as a class for Café Racers from the Ton-Up era.

Get in the game by entering your motorcycle in the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show .