Joe Distefano will fill this newly-created position of Marketing and Membership Coordinator at the museum. The objective of the museum is to promote motorcycling and preserve its great history. “Joe brings over 30 years motorcycle industry experience to the table. In addition to a vast list of industry contacts and working relationships. He has the fundamental […]
Archive for July, 2010
Joe Distefano Appointed Marketing and Sales Director Of Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Editorial.Big Dog Motorcycles Reorganizes Its Management.
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.To better serve its customer base of over 70 U.S. dealers, and its expansion in international markets, Big Dog’s CEO Sheldon Coleman announced this morning 3 internal management promotions. 1- Matt Moore has been promoted to the new position of Director of Sales. He started with Big Dog Motorcycles in 2005 as an outside Sales Representative. His […]
I know that your eyes immediately focused on this very unusual gas tank. I bet, a crowd pleaser… Don’t know how each of the 4 bombs was fabricated, but yes each contain gas with the reserve in the front and a fuel pump to help the bike do its sparking and ticking.
Internet Domain Name Chop Magazine Is For Sale
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.“Cyril…. I know you don’t normally post things for sale, but I am hopeful that someone in your community would be excited to acquire the internet domain name Chop Magazine for their interests. I have received a lot of emails about selling in the past and until now, have not been interested.
David Uhl’s 70th Sturgis Rally Commemorative Painting
Published by July 11th, 2010 in Editorial and Painters.You all know that this year is the 70th edition of the Black Hills Rally commonly called Sturgis Bike Week. In 1936, Clarence “Pappy” Hoel started an Indian dealership in Sturgis and formed the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club. Two years later, the City of Sturgis joined forces with the Jackpine Gypsies to hold the first “rally” […]
Exclusive. An Open Letter To My Readers From John White, CEO Of Hoka Hey Motor Company
Published by July 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening July 10, 2010, John White, who is a reader of my Blog, posted a very long comment (more of an open letter) below my morning post “Hoka Hey Challenge. The Questions Asked To Jim Red Cloud Durham“. I immediately informed John that I will re- publish as is his writing as a formal post so that none […]
New Triumph Motorcycles Teaser Marketing Campaign
Published by July 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles announced that the company will launch 2 brand new “Adventure Models” before the end of the year. And to build awareness, make all of us speculate of what it can be, how it will look, they built a website made to make you want to know more without telling you anything! I love […]
Solo Rider Best Friend. Hide Away Passenger Pegs.
Published by July 10th, 2010 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Yes, a motorcycle (with the exception of touring bikes) always looks better with a solo seat and no passenger pegs. But there are some people we want to give a ride to (or feel obliged to!) Resolving the issue of keeping a pretty bike without compromising your very important social life, here come the hide-away […]
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. The Questions Asked To Big Jim “Red Cloud” Durham.
Published by July 10th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Again, congratulations to all participants of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. No doubt that it has been an up lifting experience for many, if not all. Still many, participants. family, friends and observers have charged since before the start in Key West that this event was a scam and that the winner may never be […]
PR from Advanstar Communications. Advanstar is ceasing publication of its consumer custom sport bike magazine, 2Wheel Tuner. The September 2010 issue will be the final print edition of the magazine. The issue will be on-sale in early August. “We realized we needed to find a better way to give instant response and timely content to […]
How To Build A Cheap Chopper With A XS-650 Yamaha Engine
Published by July 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You loved the cool small chopper built using a Yamaha Xs-650 donor bike that I have featured during this last month. XS-650’s are widely available on eBay and elsewhere, are still relatively cheap and have the same minimalistic cool vibe that you get from the old Triumphs and BSA’s. So, are you ready to build […]
All brands and trademarks need to be protected and watched over. So, The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the most significant motorcycle event brand and two-wheel gathering in the world, is now defended by a new official non-profit organization formed on June 30, 2010.
New High Tech Girder Front End
Published by July 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Which style of front end are you going to pick for your next custom? Glide, Hydraulic, Springer or Girder? The first 3 styles are so popular that they can get quite boring to the eye. Designed properly a Girder offers a interesting appearance and good performance. Depending of your project you can go vintage style […]
1- Jesse James WCC Long Beach facility. Got several emails asking me if West Coast Choppers was closing or closed. Contacted Jesse. He immediately replied to me: “That is just people talking smack! We have to much work to close. Wishful thoughts by our competition!” End of the rumor 2- Honda to sharply cut motorcycle prices. […]
New Harley-Davidson Airstrike Wheel For Touring Models
Published by July 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Designed with wide open slots for visual lightness when this wheel is teamed with a low-profile front tire and polished brake rotors. Add some shimmer to a 2009-later Harley-Davidson Touring model but requires separate purchase of model-specific Wheel Installation Kits (See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.) Offered in high quality “Mirror Chrome” (P/N […]
Sexy Custom Bikes And Hot Running Models
Published by July 8th, 2010 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Is it too soon to buy a 2011 calendar? No, and for at least 2 reasons. First these 2 calendars feature a full 16-months starting in September preceding the cover year. Second, it’s never too soon to “rejuvenate” your office or garage with sexy pictures of the top custom winning v-twin motorcycles of the year […]
Big Dog Motorcycles® Announces European Distribution Of 4 Of Its Models
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Legends Motorcycle Group GCV, with headquarters and warehousing in Belgium, will be distributing four of Big Dog’s models in Europe: the chopper-styled K-9; the long-and-low Wolf; the stylized Pitbull; and the high-style Coyote. For a US motorcycles manufacturer it’s not easy and it takes quite a long time to go through the European legislation maze […]
Ultra Clean Old School Style Chopper
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In the new old school of today, difficult to build cleaner than this, except the cable hanging low below the frame (horrible and dangerous). Of course such a sanitary look is due to the absence of oil tank – the frame tubes playing reservoir instead -and the no front brake choice.
Sturgis Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Sturgis Bike Week The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its 4th annual Bike Show to Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon on Monday, August 9th. This is a completely free show with no registration or entry fee. The Horse’s mission is to recognize all hard-core and garage-built backstreet choppers to enter this competition.
The Garage Motorcycle Wheel Crate Workstand Reinvented
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Controls and Editorial.You tinker with your bike, perform your own basic maintenance, don’t have much available room in your garage and no budget for a professional lift. You can make your own crate workstand with a piece of wood and 2 dairy crates, or use a pre-made one offering sturdiness, stability and versability. This “professional” Wheel Crate […]
Small Bike. Small Budget. Big Result.
Published by July 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Contact me to tell me that you customized a Yamaha and that it’s called “Chicken Salad” and the probability to be featured in my Blog will be extremely low….until I see the bike and like it very much! Teased by the fact that this custom 1979 XS650 Yamaha was customized by Jeremy Cupp whose work […]
Exclusive. Custom Motorcycle Tires In Your Color And Size.
Published by July 6th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.You could not find from any brand a white wall motorcycle tire sold in all popular sizes. Neither could you choose the wall size. And of course your thought of getting a custom color tire to make your bike stand out was only a wish. For the 1st time you are now able to have […]
Joint Book Signing By Cris Sommer Simmons And Scott Jacobs During Sturgis Rally
Published by July 6th, 2010 in Books, Editorial and Events.Motorcycle personalities Cris Sommer Simmons and Scott Jacobs will hold a joint book signing at Borders Books in Rapid City, South Dakota between 10:00 am and noon on Tuesday August 10rh during the 70th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Cris Sommer Simmons is no novice to the written word. As co-founder of Harley Women, the first women’s motorcycle magazine, and […]
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. No Winner Announced In Alaska. Legal Complaint Filed With Attorney General. Organizer Challenged To Prove He Is Who He Pretends To Be.
Published by July 5th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.First, let me be clear. Admiration and respect to all riders/challengers/warriors who participated to the Hoka Hey Challenge, reaching or not the finish line in Homer, Alaska. They have exceptional memories to share for the rest of their lifetime. Prayers for the family who lost one of theirs (at least 2 fatalities have been announced) and for […]
Jeff Decker’s New Sweetheart. A Very Sexy Vincent Black Lightning
Published by July 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.British manufacturer Vincent Motorcycles (1928-1955) produced some of the world’s fastest production motorcycles. The 1952 Vincent Black Lightning featured here was the racing version of the Black Shadow with every part on it that could be remade refabricated in aluminum for lighter weight (380 lbs or 170kg) powered with a 998 cc air cooled twin cylinder pushrod […]
Metalsport Inc. is proud to announce that they have acquired the rights to distribute the Vee Rubber line of Monster motorcycle tires. Vee Rubber long known for their unique sizes such as the 300mm, 360mm wide rears to the 26” and the NEW 30” tall fronts. Vee Rubber tired bikes have been on many of […]
