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Chrome Specialties was an American manufacturer and distributor of custom and replacement parts for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.Founded in 1984 by brothers John A. Kuelbs and Gregory G. Kuelbs, Chrome Specialties grew into one of the largest aftermarket motorcycle parts distributors in the world, [1] offering over 12,000 products from a 900-page catalog.
Custom wheels come in many different finishes. The most common custom wheel finishes are Chrome, Polished and Painted. Chrome wheels consist of traditional chrome plating as well as the new process of PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) Chrome. PVD chrome wheels are protected with a clear coat and are now being introduced by several wheel companies.
In 2009, Motorcycle Superstore established a cooperative program with many U.S. motorcycle tire installation shops, called the "Preferred Installer Program," through which customers can purchase tires, exhaust systems or Power Commanders from Motorcycle Superstore and have them shipped to a local motorcycle shop for installation. [7]
Ron Simms is an American custom motorcycle builder, operating his business, Simms Custom Cycles, in Hayward, California. Simms has been building custom motorcycles for over 47 years. He has been featured in Easyriders magazine, [1] and the photo essay book Art of the Chopper, [2] where his work was compared to Arlen Ness as epitomizing the East ...
The California Highway Patrol have paid special attention to the area. In 1986, 240 customers were cited in a single day. [14] In 1989, the CHP established a roadblock to crack down on illegal motorcycle racing near The Rock Store. This two-mile closure led to a temporary 85% drop in business. [11] [15]
The So-Cal Speed Shop is a specialty parts shop for hot rods, specializing in cars built in the 1940s. It offers parts online, as well as a number of retail stores in the western United States and two in Canada. The headquarters is located in Pomona, California.
Roy C. Marks, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, created the first moto bicycle in the United States in 1896 in San Francisco. In 1901 the California Motor Company was created for the purpose of manufacturing the Marks design of motorcycle. Founder were Lewis Bill - President, J. W. Leavitt - Vice President, and J.F. Bill - Secretary and Treasurer.
Chrome's popular bag lines, the Mini-Metro and Citizen Messenger Bag, are recognizable by their signature seatbelt buckle release that doubles as a bottle opener. The company started building their bags in a garage in Colorado using salvaged materials like seatbelt buckles and seatbelt webbing, which they continue to use across their entire ...