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Archive for January, 2009
2009 Indian Chief Motorcycles Delivered To Dealer Network
Published by January 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.After almost five years of investment, product development, testing, and dealer development, Indian Motorcycle announced that the first shipment of limited production 2009 Indian Chiefs has been shipped to 7 dealerships across the nation. Production of the 2009 Indian Chief is limited to 750 units. The key people responsible for the re-launch of Indian are […]
Looking for an aggressive, in your face styling exhaust for your bagger? Here a “Bag Pipes” 2 in 1 system by Street Walker with 1 7/8” headers funneling into a high performance merge. The 3-inch collector flows seamlessly into a muffler coming standard with a 2 1/4″ x 11 inch perforated baffle wrapped with a […]
“Augusta and Adeline Van Buren (related to President van Buren) grew up as Society Girls who eventually married, raise families, and held jobs. But that’s not the whole story. Raised in New York City, they sound like stereotypes of their time. Except that on July 4, 1916 they left from Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn and […]
Obama Inaugural Parade Harley-Davidson Motorcycles.
Published by January 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.January 20 is inauguration day for President-Elect Barack Obama. The week of festivities will include the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, Inaugural Address and of course the Inaugural Parade. The Frederick, MD Harley-Davidson dealership competed with others across the nation to win the honor to provide the 12 Harleys leading this inaugural parade through the streets of […]
Another Lightning Rod Custom Motorcycle
Published by January 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It has only be seen in Daytona this past Biketoberfest for one day, and it was displayed with the Renegade wheels display at Destination Daytona, personally invited by Chuck Frederick owner of Renegade wheels. It features a rigid US Choppers frame with 35-degree rake, 23” front and rear wheels by Renegade, 113” Ultima engine equipped with […]
Billy Lane Limited Edition Six Gun Ring
Published by January 4th, 2009 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.One was given by Billy Lane to an Iraq Vet during the “Blood, Sweat & Gears Tour”. Many others wanted one, so Billy produced a very limited edition made out of .925 sterling silver. The first 100 sold are numbered. But did you notice? I counted several times and it seems to me that with this six gun […]
Close to 50% of motorcycle accidents happen when a car pulls out in front of an oncoming motorcycle. You know the story. “Officer, I didn’t see it”. What about a system where cars could “see” motorcycles and vice versa. New for 2009, Honda is installing short-range wireless devices on its Goldwing models sold in Europe. […]
Images from the 2008 Motorcycle Land Speed Trials by BUB.
Published by January 2nd, 2009 in Editorial.You saw his photographic work in many magazines here and abroad. And now, “Scooter Grubb” produces a yearly coffee table book of the BUB event on the Salt Flats. The 2008 edition features 260 full color images spread on 120 pages. And for you to keep track of all the speed records and awards issued, […]
Registration Open for Harley-Davidson Daytona Women’s Ride
Published by January 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This event’s objectives are both to raise money for MDA and to celebrate women riders. Last year in Daytona, hundreds of women riders joined together on the Harley-Davidson Daytona Women’s Day Ride and raised $67,000 for MDA. Registration for the 2009 ride on Tuesday, March 3, is now open with a limited 500 female Harley-Davidson […]
Win On Sunday. Sell On Monday. No More…
Published by January 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It used to be that manufacturers justified their big dollar investments in sponsoring and races by the sales that competition was generating. But in one month 2 major manufacturers have pulled their factory teams from the 2009 racing season. This week, Kawasaki is scheduled to make an announcement confirming its withdrawal from Moto GP. Early […]
Harley-Davidson Sold 80 motorcycles Last Year In Romania.
Published by January 1st, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Harley-Davidson reported a 37% decline in third-quarter sales this year, after a generalized sale dive in US market. So, the company continues to intensify its marketing efforts in Europe, taking advantage of a very low dollar versus the euro ($1 = 0. 71 euro) and of a milder recession in the old continent, to prospect […]
They spent years in the motorcycle industry with other companies. Now, they created Coastal Moto and for 2009 released 4 new wheel designs with matching rotors and pulleys for Harley-Davidson, Metric Cruisers and Sport Bikes. They claim that their prices are lower by about $200 per wheel versus the ones offered by the big wheel […]
