James “The Rocket” Rispoli is pleased to announce sponsorship support from Spectro Performance Oils for the 2010 season. The young gun from Attica , NY turned pro in 2009 and finished 2nd overall in the inaugural AMA Pro Singles Flattrack Championship. He also ran his first select AMA Pro Supersport races achieving a couple of […]
Archive for January, 2010
Spectro Performance Oils New Sponsor Of AMA Pro Flat Track Racer James Rispoli
Published by January 16th, 2010 in Driveline, Editorial, Engines and Events.Rare Original Hildebrand & Wolfmiller Motorcycle To Be Auctioned
Published by January 15th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You are looking at an original circa 1895 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller motorcycle and Bonhams will auction it in Stafford, England on April 25th, 2010. It is one of the first production motorcycles ever made. Manufactured in Munich, Germany, the Hildebrand & Wolfmüller is of the utmost historical significance as the first powered two-wheeler to enter […]
California Scooter Company Launch. A Refreshing Success Story.
Published by January 15th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In these times of too many business and personal financial struggles, nothing more exciting than to have to report about the interest that the new California Scooter Company venture is generating in Shows and Conventions. As I reported in my article of October 8, 09, California Scooter Company (CSC) is an LLC of Pro One […]
Harley-Davidson recalled some workers (number unknown) to the Springettsbury Township operations around the holidays because of the number of people who took an early retirement offer, a representative with the union said. Harley is offering retirement incentives as a way to help cut the workforce at its York assembly operations, which are being restructured to […]
Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Parts Because You Don’t Need To Accelerate The Weight You Don’t Carry.
Published by January 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Hope you noticed that cultural differences are evidenced by the type of bikes that people custom build and ride in different continents and countries.
New Bikers Want A Motorcycle Just Like The One Of Brad Pitt
Published by January 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.We know that among all his bikes in his collection, Brad Pitt has a soft spot for his old school style Japanese custom bikes built by Zero Engineering. Paparazzi pictures of Brad riding or breaking down on a Samurai Chopper having been flashed in all People Magazines around the world made him involuntarily the best […]
Bikers Are Animals. A Children’s Book On Motorcycling
Published by January 14th, 2010 in Books and Editorial.Want to introduce your young children to motorcycling. Here is a new fun book by cartoonist and motorcycle enthusiast Paul Jamiol. The characters in this riding adventure speak to the child by what they do. Their brief little stories tell of what they love, and how motorcycles and riding enhance their lives and their relationships. […]
Battistinis New Handlebar Controls
Published by January 13th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.New elegant handlebar controls with the “drilled holes” visual gimmick you can find on all Battistinis parts line. Rikki Battistini didn’t forget a small important detail overlooked by many manufacturers. He conceived the fluid reservoir with enough clearance to avoid any interference when using larger than 1″ handlebars. These 9/16″ hand controls are machined in […]
Win A Sucker Punch Sallys Custom Bike During The 2010 International Motorcycle Show Tour
Published by January 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Since November Sucker Punch Sallys in conjunction with Progressive Insurance kicked off their 2009-2010 International Motorcycle Shows Tour with an 11-city exhibition. At their booth you can see 2 new Sucker Punch Sallys bikes including Flo’s Flyer, the Progressive Custom Bike built for the Insurance company and register to get a chance to win one […]
Not from the Detroit Auto show going on right now, a one-off Mercedes Benz ordered and owned by an Abu Dhabi oil billionaire. Not in stainless steel (too cheap), but with a white gold plated body! Running on biofuel with the new V10 Quad Turbo producing 1600 HP for a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) […]
S&S Cycles Hot Rod 103″ Shovelhead Engine
Published by January 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Just look in any bike shows or on the street. New Shovelhead engines are extremely popular for looks and speed. The S&S SH 103″ engine is based on the 103″ Sidewinder kit for Shovelhead engines which has been proposed by S&S since 1976! It is only offered in 1970-84 alternator style and is delivered with […]
How To Scotch Brite Your Motorcycle Chrome Parts
Published by January 12th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis and Customs.A lesson in “Scotch Briting” your chrome motorcycle parts for an aged/stainless look, By Dar Holdswoth at Darwin Motorcycles (Brass Balls Bobbers).
Saxon Motorcycles New Corporate Headquarters
Published by January 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A lot of companies are still scaling down or closing. So, it’s always good news when a company invests in its future, for example by relocating to a new larger and more modern facility. New Saxon Motorcycles president Mark Borodkin states that “We needed a new location that was more convenient to our customers. The […]
This Weekend. Bikers Life Bike Show During The Italian Bike Expo
Published by January 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my large audience of European readers, just a reminder that this weekend (January 15-16-17) most of the old continent custom motorcycle industry and its fans (last year there was 69,000 paid entries) will meet at the 16th edition of the Italian Padova Bike Expo.
First 3D Motorcycle Wheel In Size 30″
Published by January 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Couture Wheels is stating that they were the first to manufacture 3D motorcycle wheels, the first producing a 26″ wheel and new for 2010 also the first to offer a 30″ size for baggers and custom applications. These wheels are precision engineered forged 6061-T6 aluminum. Professionals will see this new 3D design 30″ wheels at the […]
Custom Chrome Retains Revolution Communications
Published by January 11th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.Custom Chrome International, a leader in V-Twin aftermarket parts and accessories distribution, announced the hiring of Revolution Communications as their agency of record. Revolution Communications will coordinate and develop all of Custom Chrome’s communications, media and event strategies including media buying, marketing and public relations. “To handle the current, complex marketing strategies in today’s business […]
Florida Motorcycle Expo And Bike Builders Invitational
Published by January 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Organized by Florida Full Throttle, this annual event held in downtown Clearwater attracts an average 12,000 bikers from Florida and surrounding states. The event starts on Friday evening January 29th with a VIP party open to the public followed by 2 days of action-packed schedule as well as goodies.
Fine Black & Steel Russian Custom Motorcycle
Published by January 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.These Fine Mechanics from Moscow didn’t hesitate to make the trip to Sturgis last Summer to prove you that East meets West when people share the same passion for custom built motorcycles.
New Custom Handlebar Switchbox
Published by January 10th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.A cool small part for all builders hating to have some clunky switches on their handlebars, I guess all builders… Of course you can have none, or go for the sanitary look with this little switch box machined from mild steel and that you can weld (you will chrome bars with box later) or bolt […]
Harley-Davidson Launching Pink Clothing To Support Women Affected By Breast Cancer
Published by January 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.Harley-Davidson released a new line of women pink clothing with a portion of the proceeds helping fund the “YourShoes Support Center”, which helped nearly 50,000 people in 2008 and is staffed by breast cancer survivors. The organization provides 24/7 immediate emotional support to people women affected by breast cancer. Harley-Davidson Pink Label Clothing Collection.
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by January 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Co. said Tuesday that it plans to introduce 12 models to the Indian market in 2010. The models, which include Harley’s Sportster, Nightster and Fat Boy lines, will be available for order starting in April with delivery expected in June. They will be priced from 695,000 rupees ($15,046) to 3,495,000 rupees ($75,666)– Roehr […]
Viper Motorcycle Company Signs Joint Venture With Ilmor Engineering
Published by January 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Viper Motorcycle Company, a subsidiary of Viper Powersports Inc. (OTCBB: VPWI) and Ilmor Engineering, Inc., announced today that they have executed the manufacturing agreement outlined in the letter of intent dated October 6, 2009. Viper Motorcycle Company and Ilmor will partner on the manufacture of an Ilmor designed and developed Viper Motorcycle 152 cubic inch […]
Steve McQueen Limited Edition Helmet Line
Published by January 9th, 2010 in Accessories, Editorial and Merchandise.The Steve McQueen estate is ready to intensify the marketing of the name and image of the late actor/biker and just signed yesterday a three-year licensing partnership with Troy Lee Designs to produce a limited edition helmet line. The Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda Racing Team, which includes Wil Hahn and Cole Seely, […]
Baker Drivetrain To The Rescue Of Baby Boomers. Ready To Launch A 5-Speed Reverse.
Published by January 9th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.During the next 3 weeks I am going to pre-announce some new products to be introduced for the 1st time to the Custom Motorcycle Industry during the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo. New from Baker Drivetrain will be a 5-speed reverse following a popular launch of a 6-speed reverse 2 years ago. The percentage of touring bikes […]
Lee Chapin Leaves Mikuni American Corp.
Published by January 8th, 2010 in Editorial, Engines and Events.After 24 years with the company, Lee Chapin, lately Vice President of the carburetors division of Mikuni American Corp, has accepted an early retirement package and left the company. Lee is interested in securing another position within the motorsports industry. Mikuni provides aftermarket carburetors, related parts and tuning components to manufacturers and distributors in the motorcycle, ATV, watercraft […]
A Little Chopper In Black & Brass Called Re-Cycle.
Published by January 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.From Santiago Chopper, this new custom bike just shot after leaving the lift to join the street for its first spins. Not a “green” bike but kind of a re-cycled one. A 1994 stock Harley-Davidson engine fitted with Edelbrock Heads and a stock 5-speed tranny of the same year are cradled in a Red Neck Engineering […]
