Words: JAY RANSOME Pics: GARRY STUART What’s a ‘neo-traditionalist chopper’ when it’s at home, then? Well, well, well, where do I begin? I sold my old Shovelhead chopper and began the hunt for a new donor and this involved, as most Shovelhead chopper stories do, a trip to Weatherleys Motorcycles (www.weatherleys motorcycles.co.uk) to see what they…
Here’s a fictional treat from the pen of Jim Fogg that was first aired when BSH was a newborn publication, but it still packs a powerful punch. Illustrations by Louise Limb. It’d been 18, maybe 19 years, since I’d ridden the high border country, and I’d almost forgotten how bare and cold it was on…
Editor Nik Samson road tests the new Niken three-wheeled motorcycle. Looks weird (the bike, that is) but Nik seems impressed. See the video by clicking the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE_DBnkGPNo&feature=youtu.be
Recommended! These Weise Outlast Memphis trousers are made from strong polyester, and have a waterproof, windproof and breathable lining, a removable quilted thermal liner, a high waist to keep draughts out, removable knee armour, ankle zips to fit them over your boots, and stretch panels in the waist and knees for on-bike comfort. And they…
Recommended! This high spec all-seasons jacket is designed for long days in the saddle, and has a tough outer, a removable thermal liner, a removable waterproof, windproof and breathable lining, and all the features that a properly considered winter jacket should, including flaps with Velcro and poppers to keep the weather out, and removable KNOX…
If you’ve been with us from the start, you’ll know Back Street Heroes was lovingly conceived in 1983… the love child of outstanding engineering genius and creative, imaginative styling. And so the baby grew: raised by a kindly readership, nurtured by the hand of enthusiastic writers and photographers, guided by the alternative lifestyle and given…
This new bargain price action cam shoots 720p high definition or interpolated 1080p Full HD video at 30 frames per second, and its built-in two-inch (5cm) colour display allows you to perfectly frame, set up and play back recordings, while the 140-degree wide angle view and photo resolution options of up to 16MP ensure everybody…
Quick vid of the Back Street Heroes Custom Xtreme stand at Motorcycle Live at the NEC: Some of the best custom bikes in the country are on display until Sunday, November 25!
Don’t miss out on the latest special festive goodies from our very own Louise Limb. Well known for her motorcycle illustration work, Louise has a new 2019 calendar with a selection of classic images and a few new pieces too. Retailing at £17.50 (including UK postage/packing, each A4-sized calendar comes in a board-backed envelope, and…
Join BSH at Motorcycle Live at the NEC from tomorrow (Saturday, November 17) until Sunday, November 25 for custom bike creations galore! The five category winners of the Back Street Heroes Custom Bike Champs 2018 will be on display among the exclusive and elite 18 starring on the stand at Custom Xtreme. Get more details…
