Click here for more photos 1970 Triumph 650 Gets A New Life Story by Wendy ManningPhotos by Sedrick “Mitch” Mitchell This 1970 Triumph 650 comes to us from Rob and Josh Hartz, of Hartz Bros. Custom Cycle in Watertown, New York. Rob and Josh build all their own bikes and, Josh says, their favorite aspect of this build is,...

Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Simmons pioneered the concept of “rebuilding and “reengineering machine tools critical to rapidly restoring America’s decimated Pacific Fleet. After World War II until the 1980’s they continued to build machine tools for industries such as power generation, ship building, weapons and railway. In 1984, the company’s current Chairman...

 Sportster Becomes Touring Bike in GreeceStory by Wendy ManningPhotos by Costas TsianakasI’m a complainer by nature, and also a letter writer. I’ve usually got some bee in my bonnet about something, and I don’t hesitate to jot off an email of complaint to iTunes, say, about the lack of free iTunes music cards at...

Click here for more photos Pre-1916 Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run 2010, Part 1 Story by Eric Bass Photos by Jackie Bass There are those who would argue that we are witnessing the waking moments of The Great American Dream. Prosperity squandered, moral authority corrupted, and a melting pot fouled and separated. But despite all that we have done to...

Click here for more photos Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – Bikes Part 1 Story and photos by Rodent After 58 years of the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, someone had the brilliant idea to include motorcycles in this show, which has made it the best of its kind on the planet. The addition of course was a welcome improvement. So in 2009,...

Click here for more photos 16th Annual Republic of Texas (ROT) Rally Part 1 Story and Photos by Jack Cofano I guess it’s true what they say, “Everything’s bigger in Texas.” As this was my first time covering this event, I was amazed at the size and scope of this weekend rally. Taking place June 10-13 in Austin, TX at the Travis County Expo Center it was...

Click here for more photos Travertson V4 Story and Photos by Horst Rosler Christian Travertson does it again: 250 horsepower V4 unveiled at Daytona 2010 Remember Christian Travertson? The US-based Frenchman has pulled off several unique motorcycle designs. His helicopter turbine powered Y2K Jet bike was built in limited numbers and his V-Rod powered...

Click here for more photos Len Kodlin’s FXDB Street Bob Story by Mark Barnett and Horst RoslerPhotos by Horst Rosler Model: Johanna – www.pro-vogue.de Custom bike building is well into its second generation, even third with the Ness family. In Europe, one of the most famous builders is Fred Kodlin. We featured a V-Rod Fred...

Cycle Sounds 3 Inch Universal Harley/VTwin Motorcycle Sound System 200w 4405-0015Cycle Sounds Series 3 Premium Motorcycle Speaker System includes a pair of 3″ custom-made bullet speakers, high-powered micro amplifier with wiring harness and mount, handlebar mp3 mount, speaker mounts and all necessary connectors and wires. Designed with a multiple shim mounting system that is...