Speed & Kolor

The Wall of Death is one of the most entertaining motorcycle attractions you'll ever see. In the case of the Ives Brothers Wall of Death there is a Canadian connection that makes the show extra special for Canadian motorcycle enthusiasts. Kyle and Cody Ives grew up in the circus industry learning how to ride and do motorcycle stunts a very young age. The brothers have had the opportunity to p...

Can you believe Season One of Speed & Kolor is done already? What a ride it's been. What an evolution with so much learning and development. We're ready for Season Two. More interesting guests, more event coverage and more cool custom bikes. We hope you'll be with us as we dig deeper into the custom motorcycle culture, broadening our horizon to bring you more of the two wheel wo...

Why would anyone open a custom motorcycle parts and accessories store in the small town of Stratford, Ontario? Located in Perth County, Stratford is the home of the Stratford Festival featuring Shakespeare productions, and very much a destination for theatre going tourists from around the world.  This is hardly the place I expected to find a wonderful motorcycle shop catering to all kind of enthus...

We're back with Kirt at Dirty Kustomz to take a look at his most recent build, a beautiful Knucklehead chopper Kirt has named Purple Reign. Kirt's artistic side has really come through on this incredible build based on a Santee nostalgia Softail frame with a 46 Knucklehead EL engine and a whole bunch of twisty, swirly, pieces that are both ornamental and functional. The paint on this bui...

The Christmas season is fast approaching. If you're looking for some fresh and unique gift ideas for that special motorcycle enthusiast in your life then Speed & Kolor made this episode just for you. With a wide price range and a variety of products from gear to tools to hardcore equipment for that builder close to you Speed & Kolor has the recommendations and explanations you are loo...

2024 was the first year for the Bad Livin' Roadshow. When Freedom wrapped up in 2022 long time supporter of the show, Lee Sipes knew he wanted to promote a new show for the custom motorcycle community. Being well connected in the industry through his work on a variety of events and as a contributor for a magazine Sipes was passionate, energized and relentless in the pursuit of hosting the Bad...

In all honesty, I don't have a handle on YouTube yet. The original version of this episode fell flat and I really don't understand why. After trying to make some adjustments to the YouTube parameters I decided to make some wholesale changes and try it again. If you have listened to the original video with Brent at PFX, I apologize for not having truly new content for you. You are in a ve...

Every motorcycle community should have a supporter like Steve Grover and his company, Grover Law Firm. The Grover Law Firm influence started in the Calgary area, but now extends across most of the province of Alberta with support for motorcycle related organizations and a variety of motorcycle events. Support is not simply by financial donation. Rather, Grover Law Firm participates in events with...

Are metric choppers really choppers? Of course they are. It's this kind of diversity and inclusion we need to embrace to ensure a future for the culture of choppers. There are many reasons why someone may not be able or willing to enter the chopper scene with a Harley or Triumph, perhaps not even an XS650. If there is acceptance of, and a place for these builders and riders to enjoy their mac...

Bruce and Mac take a look at Mac's 1994 Harley-Davidson Sportster. Mac's goal is to have a clean, narrow, Frisco style lane splitter. This bike needs to carve those corners in the mountains for Mac to get the enjoyment he seeks out of his bike. This is a very different kid of cornering and manoeuvring than one would experience on a sport motorcycle. The riding position is completely diff...

How good must that feel? You decide to build a chopper, you buckle down and get it done in short order. Then you submit your entry for the Ill-Fated Kustoms' Kickstart Show and you get accepted. An achievement all on its own. You're finishing the bike as you load your build in the truck to travel hundreds of miles through the Rocky Mountains to Calgary where the show is on at The Pioneer...

Calgary Harley-Davidson and CHD Customs knock this one out of the park with this 2023 Street Bob with 114 M8 and an old school springer front end. The team at CHD has done a great job of putting together an old school bobber with up to date technology and parts so this bike is covered under warranty and can be financed for purchase. The green denim finish paint along with the black springer, engin...

We visit Calgary Harley-Davidson and CHD customs for the first time since starting the YouTube channel. Yketa tells us how she has managed to get Calgary Harley-Davidson to the number two position for Motorclothes sales in Canada and how she has her sights set on being number one! Kobi and Tom talk with us about what it takes to be the number one Harley dealer in Canada ...  three years in a row....

We're back at Precision Frameworx with Brent to take a look at this beautiful, Jeff Cochran inspired Shovelhead bobber. Brent's customer came to PFX with a clear vision of what he wanted in a custom bobber. Brent goes through the process with me. Together we look at all the details in this exceptional build. If you're looking for a custom build of any kind you should reach out to Pr...

Flat Track Racing is growing in Alberta. As a matter of fact, it seems to be gaining popularity throughout the United States and Canada. While much of the popularity is largely with a more mature group of competitors the younger crowd is coming along. Flat track racing takes place in arenas and on dirt tracks typically used for horse racing as well. This eliminates the expense of sole purpose faci...

Precision Frameworx (PFX) builds some of the finest Cholo style Harleys on the planet. With decades of experience, over 380 custom builds, and unmatched passion for custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Brent Robertson has acquired the knowledge of quality parts and suppliers along with fabrication techniques to build the baddest custom bikes available. Brent's business interests might suggest...

Ten years in, Two Wheel Sunday is still the best and biggest motorcycle event  in Calgary and probably Western Canada. There are some changes for 2024. The founder and long running volunteer organizer of Two Wheel Sunday is stepping away. Bobby Baum has poured his heart and energy into this event and now it's time to take a well deserved break from the work of putting on this great event. Mot...

Liane is one of the busiest people I know. Like most of us Liane needs to earn a paycheque to support her passions so she works full time as a Human Resources Specialist. It's what she manages to do in her personal time that is truly exceptional. She's an accomplished salt flats racer who holds a 150 mph coin as well as being an announcer at Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials when she&ap...

Harrison and Tayler met Luke and Kyle early in the 2023 riding season. The four of them got along instantly. Over the summer they attended events together, worked on their bikes and even purchased a couple of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. This is a common story for motorcycle enthusiasts to meet other riders with similar interests. People become friends, often those friendships last for life. We th...

Speed & Kolor brings you an update on Revolution Magazine.

The Bad Livin' Roadshow has released the Vintage and Custom invitational list for the 2024 show. Check out who made the list!

Harrison and Bruce take a look at Bruce's latest build, his 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster. This is a true garage build with Bruce having completed all the fabrication, paint, electrical and engine modifications himself. There are lots of cool features on the bike and some good stories about how and why they were made. SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in t...

Breaking news that Speed & Kolor has partnered with SMK Helmets to make SMK Helmets the official helmet of Speed & Kolor for 2024. SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find a...

You have to respect people who pour their heart and soul into planning the events we all enjoy attending. Lee Sipes is one of those folks. His passion for choppers, bobbers and all other types of motorcycles has energized him to plan the first annual Bad Livin' Roadshow for July 19 to 21 2024 in Durham, Ontario. Lee believes the community needs a Canadian event that isn't just a one day...

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