It’s now half a century that Joe Robison is in the MC business. Joe was the original and only local Harley dealer in Daytona from 1962 until 1993 when he sold his dealership to Bruce Rossmeyer and changed his business to Robison’s Motorcycle Sales and Service, that, at one point, comprised a total of five […]
Archive for October, 2012
2012 Daytona Biketoberfest. Robison Open House Party. Friday October 19th.
Published by October 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Mustang Seats For Harley-Davidson Blackline And Slim Softail Models
Published by October 13th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.During a long time, like Ford’s original Model A, most of Mustang’s seats came in any color you wanted… as long as it was black. In a departure from this philosophy, Mustang is now offering distressed brown seats as well as custom diamond stitching options. The latest seats to get the stylish stitching option are […]
The Harley In The Barn. Tales Of Motorcycle Archeology.
Published by October 13th, 2012 in Books and Editorial.If you can’t pass a padlocked garage without wondering if there is a great old bike stashed inside, this is your book. Among all our fantasies – we all have quite a few – collectors put the one of re-discovering an old long-forgotten motorcycle at the top of their list. The Harley in the Barn offers 40-plus […]
Handy New Wheel Chock For Trailer, Garage Or Floor Mount
Published by October 12th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Handy Industries, the well known manufacturer of motorcycle lifts and other shop products, announced the launch of their new Wheel Chock (Part #21400, $195.00). The all-in-one kit includes attachments for trailer mount, garage floor mount or lift mount. The Handy Wheel Chock was designed to keep your motorcycle stable during transport, storage, or performance of […]
Human Motorcycles For 2013 IMS Advertising Campaign
Published by October 12th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.At first glance you see a beautiful woman riding a motorcycle, then you look closely. These motorcycles have been created out of naked men and women and not one piece of clothing is being worn. The rider is not wearing any clothes, she is totally naked and painted. The motorcycle’s wheels, seat, frame and body […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Tickets Now Available. And You Can Win A Free VIP Upgrade Package.
Published by October 12th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Is it too soon to talk about the 2013 Sturgis Rally? Not for those who try, too late, to register to participate to the famous Legends Ride known as the kick-off event to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. So, The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is pleased to announce tickets are now available for the 2013 event to […]
First, mentioning that this creation by French shop DUB Performance is road legal in France and may get very soon the same status all over Europe, should please my American readers always wondering how much they can customize their ride while still getting it titled and insured… On this project, owner Fred Duban collaborated with […]
Can Engine Synthetic Oil Be Switched to Regular Oil? .
Published by October 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Engines.Question: Can Synthetic Oil Be Switched to Regular Oil? Spectro Performance Oils is answering your question. Answer: Yes, synthetic oil can be switched to regular oil in an engine. And vice versa: the oil type can be switched as often as desired. Both synthetic and regular oils lubricate engines internally, providing a barrier that prevents […]
Pledging Allegiance. The Story Of A Painting That Became A Wine Label.
Published by October 11th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Painters.The story as told by artist David Uhl… “Last year we tried several new small weekend rallies and one in particular was off the charts and BLEW ME AWAY!!! This was The Lone Star Rally where there are as many bikes as in all of a Sturgis Rally (half million or so), all packed into one […]
Bell Star Carbon Fiber Helmet Beauty
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Are you ready to drop $650 (+ tax) on a helmet? If yes, no doubt you will look very cool and ride your bike at higher speed with this very aerodynamic/splitting the air and light weight 100% carbon fiber shell helmetl. This Bell Star Carbon black beauty is designed to minimize buffeting and lift. It […]
New Fat Katz 26″ Steel Front Fender For Harley-Davidson FL Models
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.After launching a new bagger gas tank for baggers (model Cool 7), Fat Katz Inc. is now introducing a new 26″ wheel front fender called the Laredo Classic FLC 106 for Harley-Davidson FL models. (picture of prototype) The Laredo Classic is a 13 gauge steel bagger fender that has a round shape ending with the […]
2012 Daytona Biketoberfest. Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show. Thursday October 18.
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Chops, Bobbers, Rats, their builders, the who’s who of the industry present in Daytona and a crowd of admirers, rain or shine, are going to gather on October 18 on the parking lot of Willie’s Tropical Tattoo. Is it a bike show? A happening? Both? Doesn’t matter. You want to be there (I will…), to […]
A man escapes from a prison where he’s been locked up for 15 years. He breaks into a house to look for money and guns. Inside, he finds a young couple in bed. He orders the guy out of bed and ties him to a chair. While tying the homeowner’s wife to the bed, the […]
Exclusive. 4-Way Bike Build-Off Between Jesse James, Paul Jr, Paul Sr And Garage Gas Monkey Shop On Discovery Channel.
Published by October 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Fans of TV build-off series can celebrate. On December 11, 2012 in a 2-hour special on the Discovery Channel Jesse James, Paul Jr, Paul Sr and the 2 guys of Gas Monkey Garage (Richard Rawlings & Aaron Kaufman currently starring in “Fast N’ Loud” on the same channel) will compete with each other in a […]
Rinehart Racing Terminates Distribution Arrangement with Custom Chrome
Published by October 9th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.From a press release of Rinehart Racing. Custom Chrome (CCI) will no longer distribute Rinehart Racing’s premium performance products for Harley-Davidsons. Beginning January 2013, sales of Rinehart Racing products will be handled directly through the sales force at Rinehart Racing. All products will be sold directly by phone, Rinehart’s Internet dealer portal, and via email […]
Motorcycle Thefts Decline 6% In 2011. A total of 46,667 motorcycles were reported stolen in 2011, and 17,199 of them were recovered, according to a report released today by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. That compares to 49,791 stolen bikes in 2010, a decrease of 6 percent. Not surprisingly, the number of thefts increases dramatically […]
Held every 2 years in Kohln (Cologne), Germany, Intermot is supposed to showcase the next 2-wheel trends and markets. Tuesday October 2nd was press day, then the show opened to the public until yesterday. A few pictures taken by correspondent Horst Roesler.
New Men’s Sport Leather Gauntlet Gloves From Harley-Davidson
Published by October 9th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.With the claim of being engineered to stay dry and comfortable in all conditions, Harley-davidson is launching these new men’s Sport Leather Gauntlet Gloves (P/N 97307-13VM, $90) They are constructed from genuine cowhide leather with an anti-slip palm and a waterproof and windproof Aquatex™ liner. Pre-curved fingers are matched by an ergonomic thumb design to […]
You all know that Baggers have never been so hot and logically they are now the big customizing craze. When they don’t compete in their own bike shows, they are shown in the classic big bike show competitions where they excel against their one-off from the ground up built competitor contraptions. Like this radical bagger […]
The online “Bench & Loom”s website features hard-to-find pedigree apparel brands for men. Their motto “offering masculine and trend-resistant clothing inspired by male archetypes like Hemingway and McQueen, quintessential “men” of style and substance.” Their offering is sourced from workshops around the world. Some of them are centuries old while others are legends in the […]
New Leather Solo Spring Seats From Harley-Davidson
Published by October 6th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.These 2 new Solo Spring Saddle (P/N 52000113 White Diamond, P/N 52000114 Black Diamond; $299.95) from Harley-Davidson® feature a nostalgic, low-profile shape that provides a minimalist “bobber” look, with torsion-style springs designed for the optimal balance between suspension and support. The leather cover has a classic diamond-stitched pattern and contrasting piping. The smooth metal seat […]
2012 Del Mar Motorcycle Concours D’Elegance Staged For October 28.
Published by October 6th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 2012 Celebration of the Motorcycle will be held Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Del MAr Race Track Paddock, Del Mar, CA from 10 am to 3 pm (the same car event is on October 21) Now in its third year, the Celebration of the Motorcycle has set the new standard for antique and […]
New And Very Interesting. Rick‘s Adjustable Brake And Clutch Levers
Published by October 5th, 2012 in Brakes, Controls, Customs and Editorial.This is what you may have waited for during a long time… An adjustable hand lever that your hands are going to love for your front brake and clutch. Ergonomics based on the longtime experience of ABM-Fahrzeugtechnik. It is now adapted for use on all Harley-Davidson models. Ergonomics combining superb design and finish with multiple […]
100 Best Global Brands Of 2012. Harley-Davidson Ranks 96. Up 3 Places.
Published by October 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Interbrand just released its famous and very respected annual study ranking the most valuable international brands. In 2012, Harley-Davidson climbed 3 ranks, occupying the 96th position. Most valuable brand in the world is Coca-Cola, followed by Apple, IBM, Google and Microsoft in 5th place.
WIZARDS® Introduces Nano-Technology Spray Wax.
Published by October 5th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.First, what is Wax Nano-Technology? WIZARDS says, one developed to make a wax more compatible with today’s advanced clear coats, performing on all paint types providing an instant bond with incredible gloss and depth after application and sustained water beading, and slickness wash after wash. Application spray also eliminates hazing and white filmy residues. In […]
Belt To Chain Conversion Kit For Harley Sportsters
Published by October 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.You would prefer a chain drive over the stock belt. Conversion is easy and you can keep the same rear ratio while converting to a traditional and timeless 530 rear drive chain setup on all Sportsters 883 and 1200 from 1991 to year 2003. These sprockets work perfectly with your stock rear wheel. Kyle at […]
