As time has gone on, I think we’d all agree – Trikes have become more numerous on the road for a whole host of reasons both demographic and engineering based. There are both a lot more people considering trikes as an option when two-wheels are not, for a whole host of reasons – and there [...]
Viper super cruiser motorcycles are designed and manufactured for the affluent enthusiasts seeking uncompromising performance and cutting edge 21st century technology. Over 80% of a Viper is created with proprietary parts designed and manufactured by Viper. Most of a Viper’s component parts are billet aluminum, using distinctive patented technology: Viper engine – 152 cubic inches, [...]
I was thinking Florida and sun shine when I packed, and now wishing I had brought my leather pants- reading 43 degree temperature on the Banks sign, heading to my motel on Ridgewood Ave. But come Saturday morning it had warmed up to almost 60 degrees. I was really excited about my Big Dog/Bull Dog [...]
I have to admit that I have been using half helmets for 35 plus years now. I figured if they were good enough for motorcycle cops then they were good enough for me. I still use them for normal everyday riding but once in awhile I like to have something else to wear. Like on [...]
The Panhead was arguably the most popular powerplant that Harley has produced in it’s long history. From 1948 until 1965 the 61 c.i. EL and 74 c.i. FL and FLHs left their mark both literally and figuratively on the motorcycling world. They started with a springer and ended with an electric starter and got rear [...]
It seems unbelievable but the December issue of IronWorks is about to hit the news stands already. In this issue, besides his words of wisdom, Dain takes us along for the ride on one of Deep South’s Choppers. Marilyn takes us onto the Limpnickie Lot to profile a couple of the masters who do their [...]
In every issue of IronWorks Margie Siegal brings us either a great looking masterpiece of antique machinery or a super informative article about some bit of motorcycling history. This issue she delves into the history of one of my favorite types of Harleys, the Knucklehead. Margie reviews the development of the “Knucklehead“, the first commercial [...]
It’s almost time for the August issue of IronWorks to be released to the news stands. In this issue readers will find a throw-down test session between a Victory Vision and a Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail. A sort of a future style versus the blast from the past styling. Speaking of blasts from the past, Eddie [...]