Painting
by Alain Panneton
In the last issue of Revolution
Motorcycle Magazine, I started
describing the step-by-step
process for the Blade painting.
Blade is of course this futuristic looking motorcycle
that made its first appearance at the Canada Cup
this January in Toronto. As you’ve read before, I tried
to give the appearance of weathered down metal by
using transparent metallic colours with blues and
greens, and an unusual technique. In this article
I will start the drawings and keep on with the general
process.
As you remember I wanted to give Blade a particular
feel, one of antiquity. I can easily imagine the beast
coming from an era older than ours that could have
served as a sacrificial hotel, and was used to kill vampires
and trap their souls within its entrails – no, my
fantasies are not drug induced!. Old metal, tribal signs,
crosses and trapped souls are all elements I will exploit
in this painting.
Technical
by André Bobinas
Hey! We’re back and this
time it’s all about sound. Oh
yes! The sweet sound of Harley pipes,
that loud crack when you twist the
throttle, oh such a sweet sound to my
ears! The first things that most riders
replace on their scoots are the pipes.
There is an array of different aftermarket
products available, from original stock
replacement to full out custom made that look really good.
Some will give you more horsepower just because they are free
flowing and less restrictive, (more power up to a point that is).
Yet the most outrageous of them are drag pipes that are better
known as straight pipes because they have no
baffles. Originally designed for racing they are better suited for
full throttle operation. Straight pipes compromise mid range
power and they are excessively loud, not that there’s anything
wrong with that! All other types of pipes or exhaust systems
incorporate baffles. Constructed in many different
configurations, their prime objective is to reduce sound, give out
a nice rumble and balance the exhaust track for a smooth and
steady pulling engine. There are a variety of different exhaust
pipe companies out there and for the most part the guys who
run those companies bust their balls to give you the best
products possible. Some offer slip-on mufflers, the kind that lets
you keep your stock headers, and put forward the best economic
value.
Our Readers
Since my youth I’ve always
enjoyed every possible “fun”
vehicle out there, motocrosses,
ATV’s, a snowmobile and yes a
sportbike. Being a fan of performance
and modifications I added
an exhaust and custom handlebars
to the bike, not only to be
different but also for more power.
I first developed my taste for
customizing with my snowmobile
by repainting the shocks, the skis,
the bumpers and by creating new
graphics for the finish.
My V-Rod strategy began in January
of 2007 while I was looking
at a Bike Trader publication. I
noticed a Night Rod Special for
sale and so the following day I
called but unfortunately it was
sold. Two of my friends from Val
d’Or rode V- Rods and that gave
me the craving for a Night Rod
Special. I started my quest the
following week by calling my
Harley dealer but to my disappointment
there wasn’t anymore
2008’s available. I then called all
the other dealerships in Quebec
but without success. I then turned
to Ontario and by my second call
I found...
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Old School
Franco Mantenerla In Famiglia
Franco De Pinto was born in 1942, in the small town
of Bitritto in the province of Bari located on the lower
east coast of Italy. He became an orphan at the age
of three and was raised by his aunt and uncle in this
picturesque town. Franco never knew his parents; his
Father died in the Second World War when he was
only two and sadly his mother passed away a year
later. Schooling for Franco was short lived; he left
after the fifth grade and never looked back. The world was to teach him
much more than what any classroom could provide; he learned from the
school of life. Mr. De Pinto started developing his mechanical skills from
the time he left school. His small hometown bike shop set the stage for
an extensive and successful profession.
Interview
Carrier
Ever since I was very young, crossing the
City of Acton Vale in Estrie, Quebec, meant
that we soon would arrive at our destination.
That is to say the family cottage located
not far from there. Putting good memories
aside, Acton Vale is also the town where
Carrier Harley-Davidson® is located. For
the longest time this fine dealership was
also know as Boileau Moto Service. I say
“for the longest time” because it was in
1975 that Michel and Pierre Boileau founded Boileau Moto Service. The brothers started their company by working
together to create a Kawasaki dealership. Over the years several other
brand names came and went but it was in 1980 that the Boileau brothers
signed up to fly the Harley-Davidson® banner. With an allotment of
fifteen bikes per year, the 1981 models hit the showroom floor. To meet
the demands and assure good customer service, the Boileau’s hired
two employees.
It was only several years later that the brothers decide to dedicate
themselves totally to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company®. Boileau
Moto Service became an exclusive dealership in 1994, a good decision
that was to be confirmed in the following years. The company...
