San Diego & Peoria AZ custom motorcycles - riders & lovers of custom choppers

First Harley Ride

First Harley Ride – What Could Go Wrong?

Lol! A couple of things. First, you have to learn to ride a bike before you actually ride one. Second, if your a first time rider, NEVER buy a new bike, or even a pricey used one. Buy a decent beater. Because, as you can see, you will dump it. Most new riders dump their first bike. Hopefully there wasn’t too much damage.

When riding a bike for the first time A: be on grass to soften the inevitable crash B: aim for a nearby bush so that crash will happen at a lower speed C: repeat as necessary. (more…)

By biker1, ago

Harley Davidson motor problems

Harley Davidson motor problems

Do it yourself Harley motor repair.

Working on a 31 year old Harley-Davidson Evo motor. San Diego motorcycle builder talks about what he thought would be a relatively minor motor repair, that turned into a major, expensive (just parts only) repair. (more…)

By biker1, ago

Biggest Harley Motor

Biggest Harley Motor

Biggest & Most Powerful Harley Motor Ever

Here is what Harley-Davidson says about their new motor:

It’s the biggest, most powerful street-compliant performance engine Harley-Davidson has ever created. Built from the bottom up in Milwaukee, this street-tuned 131-cubic-inch Screamin’ Eagle® Crate Engine is designed to run with a wide-open throttle at high engine speeds and provide instant passing power from cruising speed. (more…)

By biker1, ago

California Lane Splitting Rage

Car Driver Blocks Motorcycle  California Lane Splitting

Motorcycle rider says: Before you rip me… I’M NOT WEARING EAR BUDS! I’m wearing ear plugs (motorcycle approved 29db) to prevent hearing loss. I can hear this jerk talking, but I just can’t understand him (or care what he has to say). The music sounds loud because my goPro microphone is inside my helmet right next to the Sena Bluetooth speaker. I can hear horns, sirens, motors, etc. no problem. I can hear better than when I’m in my car with the windows rolled up for example. CVC 27400 section D if you want to look it up.

In 2015,  a study from the University of California, Berkeley showed that lane splitting is safe for motorcycle riders, and in fact is often safer than waiting in traffic! (more…)

By biker1, ago

San Diego custom chopper builder

San Diego custom chopper builder

Steve’s second build. I tape the first start-up.

In my personal experience of over 40 years in the motorcycle community, I would venture to say that it’s extremely rare to find an individual like Steve who can put together their own bike. Yes Steve is one of those extremely talented individuals, who went into retirement not looking to plant a vegetable garden, but, to build custom motorcycles! (more…)

By biker1, ago

Air Ride Chopper

Ground Pounder Air Ride Chopper

NBC Ground Pounder Air Ride Chopper with a 360 rear tire, grilles, led, Ultima 113, 6 speed, Braille battery, Yaffe crack Pipes, internal lines and throttle, trotta death grips and much much more.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Over the last decade or so air suspension has become popular in the custom automobile culture: street rods, trucks, cars, and even motorcycles may have air springs. They are used in these applications to provide an adjustable suspension which allows vehicles to sit extremely low, yet be able rise to a level high enough to maneuver over obstacles and inconsistencies on paved surfaces. (more…)

By biker1, ago

Chopper Motorcycles Halloween

Chopper Motorcycles Halloween

2019 Cajon Classic Cruise last show of the season. The show is an annual event for Hot-Rods and motorcycles that runs from mid-April until the last week in October.

All the festivities are on East Main Street between Magnolia and Claydelle Avenues, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Prescott Promenade in El Cajon. (more…)

By Oakley, ago