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Sir Richard Branson - Mr. Two Wheels - As well known for his flamboyance as he is for his entrepreneurial spirit, Branson is constantly pushing boundaries, and promoting himself. He once donned a wedding dress to promote Virgin Bride wedding stores. Continued »

Thunder Bob heads up the Bikernet TV crew stationed in Bonneville to cover the 2007 BUB International Motorcycle Speed Trials. Continued »

After 660 miles and 12 hours on the road from Metric Thunder, we finally arrived on the hallowed grounds of the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah on Labor Day, September 3rd.

The long journey was more than worth the speeding ticket I earned along the way! Continued »

Thunder Bob is packing up his custom sleds and heading to the the International Motorcycle Speed Trials by BUB. He plans on entering Thunder Bike 2, the 125 cubic inch Vulcan Muscle Cruiser, in the Run What You Brung class. Continued »

At Metric Thunder, we know: The more positions, the better the ride. And we like customizing cruisers for both comfort and style. Continued »

Metric Thunder Product Overview - Kuryakan Hypercharger

So you’ve been drooling over the Kuryakan Hypercharger for your ride and we know why. Because they are cool and the Hypercharger is a poor mans Ram Air System and that means performance, baby! Continued »

In the Bourne Ultimatum super-spy Jason Bourne questions his way through some of the best action scenes in cinema today. He eludes capture, cracks skulls and creates a couple of the best chase scenes since Bullet. Continued »

Metric Thunder has Motorcycle Luggage

Everyone needs storage. And Kuryakyn has developed a set that is just about perfect for every motorcycle cruiser. It doesn’t matter how you roll, these bags look good and work as advertised. Continued »

Metric Thunder - YouTube Tuesday

Why do we watch racing? For the crashes! We want to see a spectacular fireball and the racer walk away without a smudge. Continued »

TICKETS TO TROY LEE DESIGN’S - DUEL AT THE DOCS at the QUEEN MARY

The next Metric Thunder promotion is all about the new professional sport of Supermoto racing at the last race of the season in Long Beach. It’s got the Stars, the Bikes and the Umbrella Girls! Continued »

Bonneville Smackdown - In one corner is the #1160 D&D / Custom Chrome V-Bike and in the other is the defending champ and soon to be dethroned, #691 Fatbook Flyer. D&D Performance Enterprises is throwing down the gauntlet for supremacy and ultimate record in the 2000-M-PF class at the Speed Trials By BUB located at the Bonneville Salt Flats on September second through sixth. Continued »

Teddy Bear Toting Olympic Wining Teen - All Grown Up - We take you behind the photo shoot of this Red Bull Olympic athlete that likes bikes! Amanda Beard is a two-time Olympic gold medalist with golds at both the 1996 Atlanta and 2004 Athens Games. She also has four silver medals and a bronze to her credit. Amanda posed for the July 2007 issue of Playboy. Continued »

Metric Thunder Report - New Upgrades and a New, Slammed Hardtail Look for the Harley-Davidson Softail Platform

The Harley-Davidson Softail family grows in a new direction for 2008 with the introduction of the FXCW Rocker and FXCWC Rocker C. Continued »

Found this little gem on eBay. It’s got history and probably needs a pile of work. But it is an interesting little project!
- Mouser

2.5 V6 Alfa Romeo engined motorcycle the “Alfabeast”, all aluminum overhead cam V6 shoe horned into a Kraftek frame with a 4-speed Harley transmission driven from a one off Continued »

Conceptually similar to the Morgan three-wheelers, the TRIKING combines modern technical features and vintage styling. The TRIKING is an open two-seater three wheel sports car, front engined and rear wheel drive. Triking Cyclecars are building kits and completed units with a Moto Guzzi engine. Continued »

The world’s first rechargeable plug-in motorcycle, called the Enertia, will be available next year.

The Enertia’s range is about 45 miles, and Continued »

Jaxon Fyffe of Wild Card Customs took a stock 2006 Yamaha Road Liner and with a hammer and chisel sculpted the Speedliner. It’s low, svelte and stuffed full of technology. Continued »

Who doesn’t want a HEMI? Revolution Performance Motors provides high quality 4=valve engines and head sets for your V-Twin needs. Continued »

2008 will mark the 50th Anniversary of S&S Cycle Inc. To celebrate this monumental event, S&S has put together the most exciting celebration the motorcycle industry has ever seen. The 50-year celebration will feature 50 builders using 50 special S&S engines to build 50 custom bikes and compete for the $50,000 Grand Prize. Continued »

Metric Thunder Report - Radical Rockertail Rear End Swaggers with Slammed, Hard Tail Styling

Harley-Davidson takes its Softail design in a radical direction with the introduction of the 2008 FXCW Rocker and FXCWC Rocker C, new models designed to appeal to two totally different riders. Continued »

Metric Thunder Report - Details on the Latest Hogs for 2008

Harley-Davidson takes factory-custom motorcycle design to a new extreme with the introduction of three radically styled new models. Continued »

Metric Thunder files this report: Company Marks 25 Years of Building American Sport Motorcycles with the new Buell 1125R Superbike

Two Milestones: 1 New Bike / 25 years of Service
Two major milestones will mark the 2008 model year for the Buell Motorcycle Company. Continued »

Thunder Bob asked me to cover the latest Smoke Out East this past weekend in Salisbury NC. It’s put on by The Horse Backstreet Choppers Magazine and it is just a helluva good time for any red blooded American Male. Continued »

You roll over in bed. Who’s bed, you wonder. Then you open your eyes and get a gander at Friday night’s hot-little-number sleeping on the pillow next door. You remember. Yeah, it was fun. But bikers roam free, and you ain’t got time to be a gentleman. You’re ready to ride a country mile, wind in the face, Thin Lizzy in your ears… Continued »

We Thank our Loyal Customers

After 4 years in our Batavia location, Metric Thunder has relocated its showroom, warehouse and office facilities effective June 18, 2007.

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This pair looks like they were rejected American Idol contestants!!

There’s a great little biker friendly bar/hangout deep in the heart of the Santa Monica mountains about 10 miles inland from Malibu Beach. Continued »

Have a jones for Kuryakyn? Our warehouse bulges with gear. Check out our selection of Turn Signal Mirrors. Continued »

Get an orgasmic shine with Glare Professional Polish

You’re ride’s beaudacious, curvaceous, and voluptuous, but maybe just a little dull. Ready to buff her up for a night out on the town? Continued »

More Positions - The Better the Ride

At Metric Thunder, we know: The more positions, the better the ride. And we like customizing cruisers for both Continued »

Tattoo Contest - Just in from The Dane - Phoenix In Fire tattoo. Continued »

She says, “Hit the road, Jack, and don’t you come back no more.” Well, that’s OK with you because, not only do you have a pair of dynamite wheels, you’ve got some awesome Kuryakyn Gran-ThrowOver Bags to pack your stuff in. Continued »

Running Honda - Suzuki - Ace - Star - Kawasaki - Life is in the details, and at Metric Thunder, we believe its details like the Widow Footpeg that will distinguish your bike from all the others.

Sporting an original, venomous spider design from Kuryakyn, the Widow Footpeg is Continued »

Some guys are followers. Some guys are wannabes. You’re definitively neither. No, you’re strong, decisive…powerful.

And on a bike with a Rinehart 2-1, there will be no questions (and no back talk) Continued »

Swing a leg over a bike with a Rinehart-flush exhaust, and you’re in for one hell of trip, brother. Second to none in both torque and overall horsepower, the Rinehart-flush boasts Continued »

Hey Thunder Bob!

I got the seat today… It looks AWESOME… Man did you all do good work on it!
Paul Sedley

Our Thunder Saddle Contest, sponsored by Saddlemen, for May is on! Continued »

The 2007 Laughlin River Run Mark’s its 25th Anniversary

The weather was great and the bikes came out in numbers to enjoy this year’s run. Continued »

Metric Thunder’s Thunder Saddle Contest is a Hit - To date Metric Thunder has handed out $3,245 worth of custom saddles! And your turn could be next. Just send us a pic of your tattoo. Details below… Continued »