“Rogue” (Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005) followed the legal process since day one and was in Court on Friday August 14 during the sentencing of Billy Lane. Below he expresses his opinion regarding some important facts that he states have been kept aside and consequently influenced negatively Brevard County Circuit Judge Robert Burger sentencing decision. On […]
Archive for August, 2009
Billy Lane Screwed By Brevard County Kangaroo Court System? One Man’s Opinion.
Published by August 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bonneville Speed Trials. Swiss Attack.
Published by August 16th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Bonneville BUB Speed Trials are scheduled August 30th to September 3rd. A crew to watch is Team Swiss Performance with an impressive lineup of riders for the premier motorcycle Land Speed Record event: No less than 6 different motorcycles with 4 riders from Switzerland, accompanied by Leslie Porterfield, the formerly fastest female rider on […]
Not America, but in India, probably the most dangerous place on earth to ride a motorcycle between cars and cows. If you have been there, you know what I mean. On request of his father 3-year old Azeem Khan has been granted a motorcycle license by a panel of Indian judges. Very optimistic and irresponsible […]
Lorenzo Lamas And Eddie Trotta New Team Of Lorenzo Cycles
Published by August 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As I reported on August 11, the decision was made during the first days of Sturgis. Lorenzo Lamas decided to replace Ralph Randolph (who produced only the first 2 bikes, an FXR & a Board Tracker) with Eddie Trotta to build the new limited edition of custom bikes as well as designing a line of parts. The new […]
LC Fabrications Triumph TT Deluxe
Published by August 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Among the participants in the Free Style Class of the 2009 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building, I like very much this bike and I know why. A somewhat unusual design, a Triumph engine (Bonneville 865 cc) and transmission, a Girder front end, a mini conical drum front brake, Jackshaft mounted drum in the rear, inverted […]
This Sunday August 16 is Utah’s biggest motorcycle event, the annual “Ride 4 Fallen Officers” organised by Dave Tuomisto, owner of Timpanogos Harley-Davidson in Lindon, Utah, Last year ride attracted some 170 law enforcement officers on their motorcycles and 2500 bikers, parading from the impressive Timpanogos HD Shop (75 % recycled from the ruins of […]
Cafe Society. Rev-Up For This Documentary Film.
Published by August 14th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.60 minutes of Fast Bikes, Black leather and Rock’n Roll. I know you want to watch this one. As strange as it may sound, “Cafe Society” is the first, full-length documentary film to chronicle the origins, legacy and rebirth of the Cafe Racer subculture. Two years in the making and shot in Europe (mainly England) […]
Breaking News. Billy Lane Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison.
Published by August 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This morning a 9 a.m. Billy Lane was in court in Viera, Florida to hear sentencing regarding the vehicular homicide case in connection with a September 4, 2006 crash that left Gerald Morelock dead. (The Live Video of the full Court proceedings and sentencing was online in my Blog all morning). As expected, defense lawyer […]
LIVE VIDEO: Billy Lane Addresses The Court And Sentencing.
Published by August 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Live Video Feed of the full Court proceedings was removed at 11.30 am USA EST after Billy Lane sentencing. These 2 videos are the taped segments of: 1- Billy Lane addressing the Court before sentencing (this page). 2- Circuit Judge Robert Burger announcing sentencing (following page after you make the jump by clicking on blue link under 1st […]
Russ Wernimont Custom Lower Leg And Axle Covers.
Published by August 13th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.You may have known Russ Wernimont, a long time metal fabricator with 26 years of experience, through his line of fenders that he started to market to our industry in 1992. What you may not know is that Russ also proposes a full line of accessories. He sees his business future in modifying stock Harley-Davidsons […]
Kris Krome Rolling Piece Of Art
Published by August 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Kris Krome Rolling Piece Of Art When you will read that this custom bike built by Kris Krome Customs was rewarded with a 2nd place in “Freestyle Class” and 1st place in “Metric Class” of the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building, I know very well the kind of reactions that some of you are […]
Harley-Davidson Customization For Your Digital Gear
Published by August 13th, 2009 in Accessories, Builders and Customs.To reflect your taste and passion for motorcycles, Harley-Davidson offers you the clothing, the gadgets and now the digital gear skins. Via a company called SkinIt using a state-of-the-art digital printing process you can cover your electronics (phone, laptop, notebook, camera, headphones, etc) with a film skin in patterns suggested by the mother factory. But […]
Confederate “Fighter Combat” To Be Auctioned And Raced At Bonneville Speed Trials.
Published by August 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When 3 weeks ago I introduced you to the Confederate “P120 Fighter Combat” I reported that it was scheduled to be unveiled for the first time to the press and public this very weekend Friday, August 14th at the Quail Motorsports Gathering during the 2009 Pebble Beach Car Week, and then be offered for auction […]
Brough Superior Motorcycles Are Back. A Fascinating Tale.
Published by August 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Brough Superior is back with 2 models and will debut August 14-16th at the legendary 2009 Pebble Beach Concours. Their very high quality fabrication, fit and finish gave Brough Superior the deserved titled of “Rolls Royce Of Motorcycles”.
2009 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Runners-Up. Number 7 To 10.
Published by August 12th, 2009 in Editorial.I wish I could mention all the 82 competitors and their bikes, but I can’t. So after mentioning a couple days ago the top 6 of the Free Style Class, here a shot of the runners-up 7 to 10. From left to right and top to bottom. #7- Christian Dotson from Dotson Design (USA). #8 Mike […]
Harley-Davidson Now Selling The Bobber Look For Your Sportster
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.New from Harley, the Bobber Look ready to bolt-on with no fabrication on your Genuine Sportster. The kit includes a chopped rear fender and distressed brown (I told you before about this new trend) leather solo spring saddle. My first question is, why only a brown seat? I thought that Bobbers and Bobber seats could […]
2009 World Champion Dave Cook Rides His Bike Rambler Before The Competition
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Winner Modified Harley-Davidson Class At AMD World Championship
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With a Harley Panhead, you go either way. A faithful restoration or a radical make over A shop called “Hot Dreams” of Marbella (gorgeous Spanish city in the Malaga region famous for its wines, but it’s another stoty) went the full custom way to compete in Sturgis in the Modified Harley Class, this ear sponsored […]
Lorenzo Lamas And Ralph Randolph Stop Their Collaboration.
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I had the insider information on Tuesday of the Sturgis Rally (thank you GS & MB). Ralph just called yesterday evening and asked me to make it official in my Blog. Ralph Randolph, owner of Knockout Motorcycle Company announces his split from Lorenzo Lamas Cycles.
2009 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Runners-Up. Number 2 To 6.
Published by August 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Behind each custom motorcycle there is more than 1 man to bring his talent to the machine. But at least, I am able to show you the face of the boss of each 5 runners-up in the “Free Style” Category (there are other classes). From left to right and top to bottom. #2 Kris Krome […]
Bikers. It’s Official. Distressed Leather Look Is Back.
Published by August 10th, 2009 in Editorial and Seats.What is dictating what we wear when we ride? Of course the weather and the distance to be ridden. But also the type of motorcycle we ride. After the big chopper/beanie craze, and because most of what goes on the road has a retro feel, welcome to the Bobber/Brown “Distressed Leather” fashion statement.
Steven Tyler Stage Fall At Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by August 10th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.I have no comment…except that the stage catwalk is 6 feet high.
AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building Top 3 Winners
Published by August 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I told you this past week, for the 1st time since the inception of the competition in 2004. an American was voted World Champion by his fellow competitors. All along these 2 coming weeks I will introduce you in pictures with the winners in each class category. Here the picture of the 3 top […]
Written by Rogue, Sturgis Freedom Fighters, Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005 “Steven Tyler made a total ass of himself in Sturgis. Tuesday evening he attended Michael Lichter’s Rebel Rousers VIP Event and had trouble navigating around the room, and to me appeared to be under the influence of something. As he was trying to […]
2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Trike
Published by August 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.2010 Models: FLHXXX Street Glide® Trike Harley-Davidson describes it as a lean, stripped-down, hot-rod styling to the three-wheel category. So, what do you get for a MSRP of $27,000? A frame and associated chassis structure and geometry engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle. A […]
Jesse James Is A Dead Man. His Hydrogen Powered World Record And The VMAX.
Published by August 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.The final show of the season. Shot on location at El Mirage Dry Lake in Southern California where he beat the controversial Hydrogen Powered World Record, Jesse pilots the VMAX on several high speed runs. The VMAX impressed Jesse who has ridden just about everything with big horsepower and wheels. Following his ride on the V […]
