“Above the Law” is the 8th of David Uhl‘s Daytona Commemorative Paintings. “I saw this black and white photo a number of years ago and thought it was very entertaining. I then found out it was one of the most popular photos on the Internet and felt that many people must feel the same as I […]
Archive for February, 2012
Above the Law. 2012 Daytona Commemorative By David Uhl
Published by February 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Painters.Worn To Be Wild. The Black Leather Jacket Exhibit At Harley-Davidson Museum.
Published by February 10th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.This summer (June 16 through Sept. 3) the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee will tell the story of the black leather jacket through its special exhibit, Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket. From pilots to bikers, rock stars to stunt men, rebellious youth to the fashion-forward, this iconic piece of clothing has long served […]
Riding Your Motorcycle With A Child Passenger
Published by February 10th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The issue of motorcycle passenger safety, specifically where it concerns children and the regulations regarding helmet use and passenger age requirements, is always a hot topic. To reignate the debate, last weekend, a Tampa, Florida dad was charged with felony child neglect for riding with his 3-year old held front of him. In Florida, like […]
New BAKER Website. Driveline Options And Decisions Made Much Easier.
Published by February 10th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.For years the BAKER Drivetrain people realized that their website was lacking some of the real meat and potatoes kind of technical information that the real Gearheads are craving for. So they assembled a team of the strongest technical and artistic minds in their company, and built an all new website that they are positive […]
Engine Oil For Antique Motorcycles. Spectro Oils Answer.
Published by February 9th, 2012 in Editorial.Question: I own five motorcycles (2 antiques) and only use Spectro oils (I picked up a case this morning). On many of these bikes I only put perhaps 1,000 miles on them or less annually. People tell me I should change the oil before putting them to bed for the winter but I don’t want […]
Another company named LITO, this one based in Quebec, Canada is investing in a new generation of electric motorcycle and launched the SORA, a quite sleek state-of-the-art Superbike offering some interesting features. It features a Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT) allowing you to reach a top speed of 200 km/h (about 125 miles per hour) without […]
Harley-Davidson, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Keith E. Wandell Named Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. “Keith is a transcendent leader who has done an outstanding job of guiding Harley-Davidson in a period of extraordinary challenge and transformation,” said Barry K. Allen, who has served as the Company’s non-executive Chairman since 2009.”nHe added […]
A surgeon went to check on his patient after an operation. She was awake, so he examined her. “You’ll be fine,” he said. She asked, “How long will it be before I am able to have a normal sex life again doctor?” The surgeon seemed to pause, which alarmed the girl…..”What’s the matter Doctor? I […]
Harley-Davidson 70’s Chopper Attitude New Parts
Published by February 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.It was expected that with the launch of the Sportster Seventy-Two, Harley-Davidson would release a bunch of new XL custom parts to “help” owners go in the 70’s mood and attitude. Among them, 2 of the most “stereotyped” parts of this era are a metal flake seat and a single-sided swing arm bag. The Solo […]
Although Thug Custom Cycles’ maestro Tom Keller calls his latest creation a Bobber, I will continue to call it a Chopper. Semantic aside, this new 23″ front wheel creation can be categorized as “new school” which is today’s definition of what is being currently created keeping some genes from the past but using the latest […]
2012 Michael Lichter Sturgis Exhibition. Come Together, The Spirit Of Born-Free
Published by February 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Always a prominent event during Sturgis Bike Week, the annual Michael Lichter’s “Motorcycle As Art” event will return in 2012 to the Buffalo Chip’s® 7,000 square foot Exhibition Center with an all new exhibit titled “Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free” It will celebrate freedom of expression, contemporary motorcycle design and the vision of today’s […]
Motorcycle Related Discretionary Spending Is Back
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.All numbers, including a higher measure of consumer confidence, a lower percentage of credit card debt, a lower unemployment number and Wall Street positive results, have already translated in a big rebound in discretionary spending. Even if you consider motorcycles as ultra discretionary spending, major manufacturers are already benefiting. Just look at their financial reports […]
New Brembo Master Cylinder And Brake Caliper
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Brakes, Editorial and Wheels.In 2 weeks, Brembo will release a series of new braking products. For motorcycle dealers only, the company will host a press conference at the 2012 Dealer Expo in Indianapolis. The press conference is to introduce several new products for Custom Bikes, includingg a new Brembo caliper and master cylinder, as well as a new Marchesini wheel. February […]
In Memoriam Of Walter Davidson (1876-1942)
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Today, February 7th, 2012, it will be exactly seventy years that died Walter Davidson, one of the four founders of Harley-Davidson. One of my fans from Holland named Victor Willense publishes a Dutch Blog called Bikermaniac and offered me the English version of a story he wrote about Walter Davidson. “The Davidsons’ grandparents emigrated in […]
Police Car Against 2 Motorcycles. Drifting Chase.
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.Drifting battle on closed circuit with police car chasing 2 motorcycles. Not like in real life… Shot for commercial purpose (sponsored by Icon brand), but still 8 minutes of pure entertainment.
Death Of Wendell Smith Owner Of Rampage Motorcycle Wheels.
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.I am sad to report that Wendell Smith passed away last Saturday February 4, 2012 from a heart attack. Smith was the owner of Rampage Wheels in Fullerton, CA and before that co-founder of Renegade Wheels. He had 35 years of experience in the Automotive and Motorcycle Wheel Manufacturing Industry and was very proud to […]
The Raven. A Brand New Motorcycle Combining Norton, Moto Guzzi, Honda And American Ingenuity.
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Yes, the Raven is a new motorcycle built from the ground up. Built the way motorcycles used to be manufactured, simple, light, fast and easy to handle. No hung decorative piece on this one. True visual pleasure of mechanical parts ready to work…Jeff Gundlach, the man behind this classic and functional creation loves choppers, most […]
2 Motorcycles Worth $1.5 M Stolen From Los Angeles Bel Air Home
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Two home invasion robbers kicked in the front door of a Bel Air Estates home, tied up a husband and threatened his wife, before making off with two rare motorcycles with a combined value of $1.5 million: a very rare 1914 Cyclone, like this one, and a vintage 1952 Honda racer. Police said the incident occurred […]
Jesse authorized me to publish this picture of him taken in 1995, I think the year we met for the 1st time in Daytona during Bike Week. He was 26 yo. Remember this style of bike? Seems to me that Jesse’s fashion was somewhat Seattle Grunge inspired (Kurt Cobain, Nirvana.) Time is flying…
The Revival Of Handy Industries, An American Classic.
Published by February 4th, 2012 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.On August 18, 2010 I announced that Handy Industries. a well-known name in the motorcycle industry for over 40 years, was closing its doors. At the time, a situation created by the economy in a downward spiral and foreign competition at an all-time high. Not willing to let an opportunity slip through their fingers, within […]
It is extremely rare that critics are unanimous in describing a book as absolutely magnificent. And because most of you love Steve McQueen as much as a person than as a film character, riding or not a motorcycle, I had to talk about it. Steve McQueen, The Actor And His Films, tracks his personal journey […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration. Let’s Party In 2013.
Published by February 4th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 2013, in a dozen of cities around the world of course including Milwaukee, Harley-Davidson will celebrate its 110th Anniversary. In Wisconsin, celebrations are set for August 29/September 1, 2013, in Rome Italy June 13-16, 2013 and other dates to be announced. Harley-Davidson also will celebrate globally the 30th anniversary of the Harley Owners Group […]
Corbin Reintroduces The World Famous Gunfighter Seat
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Mike Corbin created this seat in 1982. A timeless design that has been the most recognizable and revolutionary seat design to ever hit the motorcycle industry and probably the most copied. Corbin announced today the re-introduction of the famous Gunfighter, now available for 2006-2012 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna-Glide, Switchback and 2006-2008 Dyna Wide Glide models. Its […]
Japanese Domestic Motorcycle Sales Up 6.7%. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) released the overall domestic motorcycle sales for 2011 on Tuesday, reporting some positive numbers. For the first time in five years, the number of domestic sales from Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, which consist of the Big Four (Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha) and other smaller […]
Confederate X132 Hellcat On The Stand
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Videos.The new evil looking Confederate X132 Hellcat has a big-boned drag racing chassis, unitizes engine, transmission, swing arm pigot and frame into a single core, and is powered by a 132″ square engine (4.4″ bore x 4.4″ stroke.) Watch and hear it running on the lift.
