“Hi Cyril, I wanted to let you know that I just this morning received Nevada DMV certification for the first Online Motorcycle Traffic School in the nation. My company is American Motorcycle Traffic School, LLC. The course took just about 10 months to get it complete an approved by the state. It met all the […]
Archive for May, 2009
Biking, Partying And Showing Off In New Orleans
Published by May 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.CEO (Chief Entertaining Officer) Jay Allen kicked off the Inaugural New Orleans Bike Week with a pre-party in his new Broken Spoke, as usual mixing good bands with pretty girls while Charlie was spinning like a mad man inside his Wall Of Death. Just before, Jay showed me his pride, a 46 Indian (featured here) […]
I was reading a study showing that overall 72% of online shoppers’ claim that they would rather surf online than go to retail store to get information about a product. In addition to ease of finding products online and shopping time reduction, consumers can shop without time limitation with 24-hr access at their convenience because […]
This suspension air system let you control your ride height and rebound on your FLH or FLHT 85-09. It is easily adjusted at the flip of a switch for complete comfort for the rider’s weight with or without passenger, and road conditions. Minimum retracted is 10/11” maximum extended is 12/13”, so letting you do an […]
Limpnickie Lot Rolls Into New Orleans. Me Too.
Published by May 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The 2009 Limpnickie Lot Tour is attending The Inaugural Bike Week New Orleans. May 7th, 8th & 9th. Nash Motorcycles, Bling’s Cycles, Led Sled Customs and Bare Knuckle Choppers will be headlining this leg of the tour and The Broken Spoke Saloon may never be the same again. Check out their latest custom builds, new […]
Wheel 3D Surfacing Technology
Published by May 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.These 2 new wheel models from Pickard USA feature their signature 3D surfacing technology. Each spoke is meticulously designed and 3D-machined with the latest CAD/CAM technology. The company states that both the “High Roller” (left) and “Fat Boy (right)” are priced competitively with other 2D wheels on the market. Fitments available for most HD models […]
Baker Reinvents The Kick Start For All Bikes.
Published by May 5th, 2009 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.New and very interesting. You know that there is an on and off love affair with kick starting a bike. And since a couple of years, with the retro trend it’s torrid love all over again. Kick starting is kind of a ritual reserved to true bikers. Nothing screams “look how cool I am” more […]
Winning A Brass Balls Bobber For $19.95
Published by May 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The base price of this Model I Bobber is $15,995. But Brass Balls Bobbers teamed up with IronWorks Magazine and offers it as a very unique giveaway bike. To get a chance to win it, simply subscribe or renew for $19.95 your subscription to the Magazine. Fill up the IronWorks simple form by jumping HERE.
Tennessee couple, both bona fide rednecks, had 9 children. They went to the doctor to see about getting the husband ‘fixed’. The doctor gladly started the required procedure and asked them what finally made them make the decision. Why after nine children would they choose to do this? The husband replied that they had read […]
From More Manufacturing. Simply Remove and replace your V-Twin engine One Handed!
Party With Jay Allen At His New Orleans Broken Spoke Saloon
Published by May 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You may not know, but Jay Allen, owner of the legendary Broken Spoke Saloons spent part of his youth living for cheap in slave quarters on Espanade Street in New Orleans, and was a Lucky Dog Man on Bourbon and Toulouse streets in the French Quarter. Well, a good formation to learn how to party […]
First, I want first to mention that when I publish a Recall it’s never intended to express any negative opinion about any manufacturer. All brands, one day or the other will have to issue recalls. Publication is only about safety concerns regarding my readers. Big Dog Motorcycles is recalling 1257 model year 2005 Ridgeback motorcycles. […]
As you have realized now, the European custom scene is expanding exponentially, reason why the Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show held in Germany is so big and the absolute place to see and to be be seen if you produce anything custom related to the V-Twin industry. Featured here […]
Harley-Davidson Is Talking To Baby Boomers, Young Adults, Women And Minorities…Via The Internet.
Published by May 3rd, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.As always, difficult times provide an opportunity to address excess costs and define new strategies and reevaluate new medias to reach your customers. It’s exactly what Harley-Davidson is doing. Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson’s CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) stated recently “It’s clear that we enjoy a great bond with boomers, but our strategy is to extend age […]
Michael Lichter’s 9th Annual Motorcycles Art Exhibition To Feature “Rebel Rousers”
Published by May 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Every year I wonder what will be the theme of the next Sturgis “Michael Lichter’s Motorcycles As Art Exhibition”. And last week over the phone Michael told me that it is named “Rebel Rousers”, a celebration of all iconic symbols that have defined our motorcycle culture. And these iconic symbols […]
Harley-Davidson Electric Concept Motorcycle
Published by May 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You would have to travel to Paris where it is in exhibition to see this prototype, admire or criticize it. When you are 25 years old, just out of design school, your dreams are very big and very green. French born Nicolas Petit believes that sooner or later all motorcycle brands, including Harley-Davidson will (be […]
A new kind of gasket! Developed to withstand more power per cylinder, higher operating temperatures, and thinner head and block castings. Ideal for both aluminum heads to cast iron blocks and aluminum heads to aluminum blocks. Two viton coated outer embossed spring steel layers with a steel inner layer provide support to the gasket allowing […]
I told you before. All small shops eyeing the “Bobber” or “Chopper” limited edition production market, struggling to list these bikes under $20,000. And the heart of these bikes is almost always the Harley Engine 80”/Baker Transmission Combo. Deep South Choppers in Baton Rouge, LA wants you to know […]
Classic Motorcycles To Debut At The Pebble Beach Concours
Published by May 1st, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Is it a last minute opportunity offered by the “Legend Of Motorcycles” cancellation due to lack of sponsors? For sure it’s the fact that everybody tries to capitalize in the growing interest for vintage motorcycle?. For the first time in its 59-year history, classic motorcycles will be featured alongside cars at the Pebble Beach Concours […]
Sarah Palin To Paul Teutul Sr. Let’s Ride….
Published by May 1st, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Paul Teutul Sr. went to Alaska to research building a bike to honor the State 50-year anniversary of being a State. And his work of investigation took him to the bearskin couch of Governor Sarah Palin for an “historic” meeting with her. I hear they talked about Alaskan weather, snowmobiling and fishing. What else to […]
