Got only the picture without explanation. One-wheel machines are motorcycles. Right? Or Monocycle? Would like the builder to contact me to tell my readers how it works…and how it rides. Waiting for this, you can play with the picture and write your own headline.
Archive for December, 2009
Spectro Oils New sponsor Of AMA National Pro Racer Cory Texter
Published by December 4th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.Spectro Oils (Intercontinental Lubricants Corp) signed a partnership with AMA National #65 Cory Texter for the upcoming 2010 flat track race season. Spectro will be supplying oils, lubricants and more of their quality products in support of what Texter is hoping to be a successful 450 singles program. Since 1966 Spectro offers a full range […]
World’s Fastest Street Bike
Published by December 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just unveiled at the Germany Essen Motor Show this street machine named “Asphaltfighter® Stormbringer” is one that even professional motorcycle racers could only dream of in the past. It starts with a top speed of 320+ km/h (199 mph), accelerates from zero to 300 km/h (186 mph) in just 13.9 seconds! It weights only 195 kg […]
Harley-Davidson And Marisa Miller Salute The Military
Published by December 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Marisa Miller teamed up with Harley-Davidson to show support and appreciation to active & retired military personnel.
For all those working on their bikes, if you don’t have one, buy one right away to avoid a quite frequent annoying mistake while installing a transmission mainsheet case bearing seal. This simple tool let you set the seal perfectly in place at .050” below the case surface. Good bye transmission oil leaks. Machined from […]
Harley-Davidson York Plant Workers Approve New Union Contract
Published by December 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Today, not surprisingly (read why), Harley-Davidson workers have overwhelmingly approved the new 7 year contract proposed to them. The vote was 1,587 for and 193 against. The contract was supported by union leaders. It calls for changes in work rules, a workforce reduction and a very soft commitment by the company to keep the plant […]
New Mega Flake Colors For Biltwell Helmets
Published by December 2nd, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.More retro looking than flake paint is mega flake paint. Now available are 5 new colors for Biltwell, Inc. open face helmets. They include Dark Silver, Gang Green, Pacific Blue, Wine Red and Disco Gold. This next generation of Biltwell helmets is the same lightweight and comfortable shell but with a few upgrades. The flake is […]
A Motorcycle Mechanic In Every House
Published by December 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Videos.The economy sucks and many of you are going through tough times. But there is no way you are going to stop riding. Right? And if you break down, you should not be prevented to ride because you are not in the position to drop $90 an hour to your local dealer. Of course, I support all […]
After my article on the origin of the Mods & Rockers movements, friend of the industry Pepper Massey saw your comments requesting that I write the story of the Sturgis beginnings. Because Pepper is a former Rally Director at the Sturgis Rally Department and Executive Director at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, she jumped at the […]
Christmas Coming. The Beatles Limited Edition USB Collection
Published by December 2nd, 2009 in Editorial.Warning: uploading this article this morning, I am not sure that the limited edition I am talking about will still be available. Read to understand why. As you probably know you can’t legally download digital music from The Beatles, even from iTunes. But for the 1st time The Beatles go digital, but on a USB […]
Defining The Lines Of The Modern Cafe Racer
Published by December 1st, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you wonder why we went back so fast to designing motorcycles looking like motorcycles with for inspiration the lines of the 50’s & 60’s, the answer is evident. We all got tired, to not say fed up, with the overgrown, overworked, difficult to ride Choppers of the late 90’s beginning 00’s.
With some rare exceptions that I can justify, I don’t report about local motorcycle events like Bike Nights because there are too many of them and my readership is international. Sorry, guys. But when a Bike Night becomes one night a year the largest Bike Night in the country, organizers deserve a blurb in my […]
Saddlebag Chaps With Storage Bags for Harley-Davidson FLH
Published by December 1st, 2009 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Didn’t know that you could buy “chaps” for your bagger. They are made to protect your bagger’s saddlebag lids and because of their soft backside they are “gentle” to your paint. They are made to be durable, impervious to weather and prevent boot scuffs to your expensive bags. And if you need just a little […]
Each year on the 24th and 25th of July there is a “Old Indian Never Die Rally” in Pebbleshire, Scotland. The Rally is one of the largest collection of vintage Indian Motocycles. Great images….
