If you see these project bikes it’s because in 2006 Harley-Davidson decided not to go ahead with production. Code named “Penster” these 2 projects were conceived quite a few years ago by genius car & bike designer John Buttera. Via a unique suspension system, these trikes are supposed to lean when you turn with leaning […]
Archive for August, 2011
Harley-Davidson Trikes That You Could Have Ridden
Published by August 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.What goes Inside A Motorcycle Shock…
Published by August 23rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Much more than what you think. The precision inner workings of Progressive Suspension. A short video.
On top, the famous Gold Yamaha as it was when Custom Builder, and later Custom Chrome Int. Parts Designer, John Reed completed it in 1982. Bottom, the same bike in 2011 competing in Sturgis in the AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building. I can tell you that today the bike and the man are as wild […]
Re-legalization of dirtbikes, ATVs and snowmobiles intended primarily for kids 12 and under. Congress in early August approved legislation exempting powersports vehicles from the lead ban provisions of the CPSIA. With President Obama expected to sign legislation ending the lead ban that began two-and-a-half years ago, dealers can look forward to a huge sales promotion […]
Fuller Hot Rods Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer
Published by August 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Cafe Racers. At least 3 years that I am telling you that you are going to see more and more of them being born or re-born in the best custom shops around the world. The reason? The convergence of an affinity for the retro style with the desire to handle a very maneuverable bike both […]
Your Dream Job? Polaris Recruiting A Marketing Director For Indian Motorcycles.
Published by August 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Job Title: Director, Marketing Indian Motorcycles Profession: Marketing Department Head. Status Full-time. Job summary description: lead Indian marketing efforts in development and implementation of strategies and plan that meet or exceed retail sales objectives. Key leader in driving Indian Motorcycles to become a Global Motorcycle Brand. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Marketing/Brand Strategies and Plan Development. […]
New Harley-Davidson Detachable Ventilator Winshields
Published by August 21st, 2011 in Accessories, Chassis and Editorial.After the Mid-Frame Air Deflector for Softail® model that I featured a few days ago, and always preoccupied by your riding comfort, Harley-Davidson is now launching windshields with adjustable vents. These new Ventilator Detachable Windshields ($424.95 to $474.95) feature clear, injection-molded vents that allow the rider to adjust the airflow to match the riding conditions.
How Custom Motorcycle Builders Do Promote Themselves?
Published by August 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.How Custom Builders do promote themselves? Magazines, social medias, blogs, bike shows, TV if possible and videos. An interesting promo video to boost notoriety of Christian De Kant & his shop DK Motorrad in Switzerland. What do you think? (It’s not a paid commercial. Christian doesn’t know I am running his video. )
Monster Motorcycle Tires For Monster Wheels
Published by August 20th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Those new to the very tall and very wide wheels don’t seem to know where to find the corresponding tires. Metalsport Wheels is distributing the Vee Rubber tires (yes it’s a Thai company) to fit the today’s wildest size wheels, the 26″ & 30″ in front, the 310 mm & 360 mm tires in rear. […]
Sturgis Inaugural American Thunder Music Festival. Stevie Nicks, John Fogerty And Jeff Bridges Performed For The Troops.
Published by August 20th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.On Saturday August 13, 2011 at the Buffalo Chip, it was the first major benefit concert in the 71-year history of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The concert was to raise money for the Bob Woodruff Foundation and featured Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac) performing in the midst of a howling thundering wind storm and tornado warnings […]
Auction Of Moby Dick, The Fastest Production Motorcycle Of the 1920’s
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Suitable for road use,this 1929 Brough Superior SS100 known as Moby Dick, was considered at a maximum speed of 106 mph, the fastest privately owned motorcycle in the world. Later, in 1931, it was tuned up and was eventually able to reach 115 mph in top (third) gear and 109 mph in second. For the […]
Lorenzo Lamas Cycles Second Rumble For The Heartland Ride Is September 2, 2011 In Nashville
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The inaugural “Rumble For The Heartland”, a charity ride organized by Lorenzo Lamas Cycles raising money to benefit Operation Homefront and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, happened during the Sturgis Rally. The second edition will take place on Sept. 2, staging at Appleton Harley-Davidson in Clarksville, TN at 2PM. The ride will be in […]
Last week at the Rapid City airport, met with Custom Builder Kenji Nagai from Ken’s Factory. Between a last cigarette before a TSA security check (Japanese & French are the only ones still to smoke…), small talk about the Sturgis rally we were returning from, my Blog, his latest creation, and his parts sold in the US via […]
If you were living in 1919 and came upon the following poster…then met with one of these women. I mean, seriously. Wouldn’t you just keep drinking? Cyril
New 2012 Pink Label Special Edition Biker Jacket
Published by August 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.With an expanded line of more than 50 iconic items, the 2012 Pink Label Collection from the Harley-Davidson MotorClothes line offers a purchase with the purpose to empower and support people affected by breast cancer. A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Pink Label item helps fund the YourShoes™ 24/7 Support Center, part […]
Escape Extreme Summer Heat. Air Deflector For Harley-Davidson Softail Models.
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Harley-Davidson released a new Mid-Frame Air Deflector for Softail® models designed to improve rider comfort during the summer season in extreme temperatures. Intended for severe duty and extreme temperature applications, these inconspicuous black deflectors attach to the frame and surround the top of the rear cylinder head. The scoop shape captures the moving air and […]
Renegade Wheels Exhibit And Party At Anaheim Garden Walk.
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Harley-Davidson summer dealer gathering was held during 3 days at the Anaheim Convention Center, California. So, with great marketing acumen, Chuck Frederick, President of Renegade Wheels hosted a 3-day exhibition/party a few blocks away and adjacent Tom Scott’s Harley-Davidson of Anaheim satellite store. On the party menu, 50 trend-setting custom wheel models in all styles, […]
Royal Enfield To launch Classic 500cc Desert Storm
Published by August 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Gulf War (August, 1990 – February, 1991), commonly referred as Desert Storm, in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of the State of Kuwait, is the inspiration behind this new model by Royal Enfield to be launched first in India. It’s just a cosmetic variation of the Classic 500 cc with the same 5-speed […]
Italian Motorcycling Legend Claudio Castiglioni Passes At Age 64.
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The man who personally elevated the Italian motorcycle industry to its current role as world leader and the businessman who excelled with MV Agusta, Cagiva, Ducati and Husqvarna brands has left us. Claudio Castiglioni, the charismatic president of MV Agusta, died this morning Auugust 17, 2011 in Varese, Italy, after fighting a long illness. He […]
Electric Lightning Motorcycle Strikes At 206.079 MPH
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Green is in and electric motorcycles are converging to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to show the world what speed they can reach. Last Sunday a Lightning Motorcycle averaged 206.079 mph on 2 passes, with one pass at 208.38 mph easily beating last year’s 173.388 mph electric bike land speed record. Lightning Motorcycles is […]
It was in 2004 that Victory debuted the first Arlen Ness Signature Series model. It was a custom painted Vegas dressed with Ness accessories. Today, 3 generations of Ness, Arlen, Cory & Zach collaborate with the Minnesota manufacturer to each offer numbered, limited edition custom Victory models. For 2012, Arlen worked on the Vision, a […]
Most people people don’t know the rights passengers have, both as riders in a car and on a motorcycle. Even when you are not the person operating a car or motorcycle you still have protection under the law. In case of injury as a passenger you may be worried at the idea of filing a […]
From Associated Press. 1- Traffic counts into and out of Sturgis by the State Department of Transportation were down nearly 12 percent through Thursday. Attendance at last year’s rally was estimated at 466,769, up from 442,163 in 2009. The 60th rally in 2000 drew the biggest crowd so far, an estimated 633,0002 2- Young adults […]
Motorcycle. The Best Way To Distance Yourself From The World And To get Closer To Nature.
Published by August 16th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Always hard to capture the pleasure of riding on film. You climb on your bike just before the sun comes up. Then, it’s magic. A beautiful film for Ducati called “Escaping” by Barry Munsterteiger. Escaping? “The state of having wandering and imaginative thoughts in order to remove one’s self from reality.”
Ed Hardy Limited Edition Motorcycle Leather Jackets
Published by August 16th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Although some think that there are too many non-bikers wearing Ed Hardy branded clothing, most of them don’t know who was the man. He is a famous, now half retired, American Tattoo Artist who spent many years in Japan studying with Japanese classical tattoo master Horihide to who he was introduced by his mentor Sailor […]
Darwin Motorcycles RLX American Muscle Bike
Published by August 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Wednesday August 10, 2011. Location Lazelle Street in Sturgis. At 3.45 pm Dar Holdsworth is called on the stage of the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building to receive his trophy for winning First Place in the Production Manufacturer Class for the bike featured here. During the last 9 months, Dar emailed and texted […]
