BAKER, a name known for unapologetically innovating, top-end drivetrain components in the American Big Twin industry, is once again bringing the mayhem, this time to Daytona, in a way ONLY BAKER can bring it! Who knows more about burnouts than the Drivetrain Authority? And being the originators of the drag style head-to-head burnout competition they […]
Archive for March, 2013
Daytona Bike Week 2013. Baker Drivetrain Showdown At The Iron Horse Saloon Wednesday March 13.
Published by March 13th, 2013 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle Showcases New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine With Custom Built “Spirit Of Munro” Streamliner
Published by March 12th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Saturday evening March 8 2013, immediately following the unveiling of the all-new 111-Cubic Inch V-Twin power plant that will equip the 2014 line up, Indian Motorcycle had a big surprise announcement for the crowd gathered at Dirty Harry’s on Daytona Main Street. A one-of-a-Kind vehicle powered by the new Thunder Stroke 111 Engine paying […]
New For 2013. Performance Machine Arrow Vision Mirrors
Published by March 12th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Performance Machine Vision Series of mirrors is offering 5 different design options, the newest one being called the Arrow. Looking very good on many styles of bikes and providing ample vision side to side and behind, they are offered in chrome and Contrast Cut finishes. They mount to PM controls as well as stock Harleys […]
A man appeared before St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. “Have you ever done anything of particular merit?” St. Peter asked. “Well, I can think of one thing,” the man offered. “On a trip to the Big Horn Mountains out in Wyoming I came upon a biker club who were threatening a young woman. I […]
In more than 20 years that I have known Fred Kodlin, I never saw him running amok, mad with uncontrollable rage. But living and working on 2 different continents I don’t see him every day. Will have to check on him again when I travel at the end of March to his native Germany to […]
Breaking News. Indian Motorcycle Just Unveiled The Thunder Stroke 111 To Power The 2014 New Indian Line Up.
Published by March 9th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.A much larger crowd than usual on Daytona Main Street. All bikers gathering in & around the Dirty Harry’s bar for the very exciting unveiling of the new Indian Motorcycle engine to power the upcoming line up. And I must say, for me, my fellow media members and the public present at this event a […]
Tonight The Night. Indian Motorcycle To Reveal Its New Engine At 9.30 ET.
Published by March 9th, 2013 in Engines and Events.It’s the huge story of the 2013 Daytona Bike Week and probably of the year. Those of you attending the Florida Rally will be able to see the introduction of the Indian Motorcycle new engine this evening March9, 2013 at 9:30pm ET at Dirty Harry’s on Main Street. I will be on location and as […]
2013 Daytona Bike Week Bike Shows
Published by March 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.There may be other shows outside Daytona, Some in Deland & Orlando. These 4 are the most attended by the public and show bike owners and builders. 1- Official Harley-Davidson Show. Wednesday March 13. The Motor Company has partnered with American Iron Magazine and Motorcycle Bagger for this bike competition that will take place on […]
Breaking News From Daytona. World-Debut Of New Harley-Davidson Breakout Model.
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This Friday morning March 8, 2013 in Daytona, Harley-Davidson debuted its new Breakout model. For all those present in Daytona, the bike will be displayed at 415 Main Street tonight from 5 to 8 pm in the parking area next to Mikey Luv’s Bar & Grill To learn all about the new motorcycle company executives […]
Breaking News. Is Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. About To Lose All Its Sturgis Trademarks In 30 Days?
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Opponents to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. (SMRI) holding several Sturgis and Black Hills trademarks regarding the Sturgis Rally just got very good news for their cause. Late on Wednesday evening March 6, 2013, John Simko, United States Judge Magistrate, released a “Report & Recommendation” stating the facts in the case on which a Federal Judge […]
Harley-Davidson Daytona Bike Week Raffle
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.To benefit the Motorcycle Dystrophy Association (MDA), Harley-Davidson has built a beefed up, heavily customized Electra Glide bike(not this one) as the main prize for the Daytona Bike Week raffle HD states that the combined value of the accessories to be installed on the Electra Glide bike is around $13,000 (while the estimated market price […]
2013 Daytona Bike Week. Events At Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.MARCH 8 – 17: Hundreds of vendors, food, live entertainment daily in front of Saints & Sinners Pub, 1635 N US 1, Ormond Beach. MARCH 12: Women’s MDA Ride – 10AM – Departing from Riverfront Park, owntown Daytona (In front of Museum Store at Daytona Harley-Davidson) Arriving at Destination Daytona, 1635 N US 1, Ormond […]
Harley-Davidson Expands Its Custom Seat Program For Sportsters And Is Launching New Parts.
Published by March 7th, 2013 in Builders, Controls, Editorial, Engines and Seats.Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® has expanded its popular Custom Seat Program to include two saddles for 2004-later Sportster models. Using the Custom Seat website a customer can create a seat in one of more than 1,300 design options, print out the seat design, and bring it to a participating Harley-Davidson dealer. The dealer places the […]
David Uhl’s 2013 Daytona Commemorative Painting
Published by March 7th, 2013 in Editorial and Painters.Using archival black and white imagery of the amazing riders who wowed the crowds on Florida’s beaches in the ’20’s (image below), David Uhl is releasing a new masterpiece named ” Wing and a Prayer.” As with his previous Daytona pieces dating back to 2005, signed and numbered canvas prints are now available for purchase at special Daytona Rally pricing through the […]
Lehman Trikes Just Released 2 New Models
Published by March 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Lehman Trikes USA, a trike industry leader for over 27 years, released their two latest trikes at the Dealer Expo. The two trikes are the newly re-designed Renegade LLS for Harley-Davidson models. and the Monarch II LLS for Honda. (LLS is an acronym for Limited Lean Suspension) The new Lehman Trikes independent suspension features light-weight […]
DP Custom Cycles Enlists 30,000 People To Design Its Next Custom Motorcycle.
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A very interesting and exciting experience for the Del Prado brothers (Justin and Jarrod) the partners of of Arizona-based DP Customs. They enlisted the 30,000 members of Local Motors, a local crowd-powered automotive design, manufacturing and technology group, to design a one-of-a-kind DP Customs bike. In this challenge, participants will submit motorcycle concepts based on […]
Dakota Digital Is Introducing The Next Generation Of Analog/Digital Plug-In Bagger Gauges!
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Named the MVX Series, these Bagger Gauges are offered with 2 bezel options, 4 background choices and 7 lighting colors to choose from, giving you the choice of multiple combinations fitting your taste. With “Personalize”, your gauge appearance is set by programming the pointer, backlight, and LCD Message center colors independently. Whether installing a 6 […]
Victory Motorcycles To Make Its Official Entry In India At end of 2013. India’s burgeoning motorcycle market has already attracted some of the most well-known names, be it Ducati, BMW Motorrad, Aprilia and Harley-Davidson. Victory motorcycles will initially be directly imported as CBUs from USA. with the Victory Vision and the Victory Cross Country Tour being […]
2013 Daytona Bike Week. Indian Motorcycle Activities.
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.1- The All-New Indian Motorcycle Engine Reveal – Saturday, March 9, 9 p.m., Dirty Harry’s Pub, 705 Main St. The long-awaited, completely new Indian Motorcycle engine will make its debut to members of the press and motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. A special unveiling event will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 9 […]
Street Fighter Quarter Fairing For Dual Light Harley-Davidson Dyna Models
Published by March 5th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Illusion Motorcycles is introducing a Street Fighter style quarter fairing for Dynas. Designed specifically for Dual Headlight models, this fairing provides a sleek sinister look while deflecting air flow from the bar area up. The fairing is precision fabricated for a straightforward installation using factory Harley-Davidson brackets. Currently available exclusively from Illusion Motorcycles, it is offered […]
The 10 Rides Recommended By Victory During Daytona Bike Week
Published by March 5th, 2013 in Builders and Events.Although Daytona will never offer the quality of rides offered by and around the Black Hills during Sturgis, there are some interesting routes that many still don’t know and should discover during the upcoming Daytona Bike Week. Victory Motorcycles published their 10 most recommended rides. Of course, some recommendations leads to Victory events. In these […]
An Italian man was leaving a convenience store with his espresso when he noticed a most unusual Italian funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery. A black hearse was followed by a second black hearse about 50 Feet behind the first one. Behind the second hearse was a solitary Italian man walking a dog on a […]
Exclusive. Big Bear Choppers Launching New Titanium Model And Preparing A Line Of Custom Parts For Harley Sportsters
Published by March 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You all know the story of custom motorcycles manufacturer Big Bear Choppers. Going from boom to bust, then restarting a new business life as “Rage Hard Choppers” (Simon Scott), now the new owner and manufacturer of the BBC brand. After resolving all the legal and commercial issues that have heavily weighted on Big Bear Choppers’ image […]
Harley-Davidson Offering 110th Anniversary Commemorative Photo Frame When Purchasing $300 Or More In March
Published by March 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As an added incentive for purchasing new Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories® during this month of March, dealers will offer customers a collectible 110th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Commemorative Photo Frame when you spend $300 The commemorative 110th Anniversary cut-out picture frame holds a 5×7-inch photo in an LED-illuminated acrylic insert and features a cast Bar […]
A short clip for a taste of Roland Sand Designs 2013 apparel line.
Love Your New Victory Motorcycle Or Your Money Refunded.
Published by March 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“We build the best bikes on the planet and we’re excited to introduce the Victory Guarantee as a way to back that up,” said Victory Marketing Manager Josh Fulkerson. “We are the fastest-growing manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles, and we are confident you’ll love your new Victory motorcycle, or we’ll refund your money. That’s the Victory […]
