Race machines, crazy customs, hot rods and exotics, motorcycles and cars, V-Twins and race bikes, street and off-road, will all be on exhibit at the Second Annual Öhlins USA Suspension Cirkus of Speed, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Saturday, September 28, 2013. For a dynamic treat, this year’s event in Hendersonville features “police […]
Archive for September, 2013
Öhlins Suspension Annual Cirkus Of Speed Is September 28, 2013
Published by September 5th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Suspension.A recent article in the Kentucky Post reported that a woman, Anne Maynard, sued St Luke’s hospital, saying that after her husband had surgery there, he lost all interest in sex. A hospital spokesman replied … “Mr. Maynard was admitted in Ophthalmology. All we did was to correct his eyesight.”
First Annual Motorcycle Film Festival in New York September 26-28th.
Published by September 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Motorcycle Film Festival is an idea whose time has come. We are in the midst of the biggest creative boom centered on motorcycles since the 1970s. Every motorcycle custom builder wants to hire a filmmaker to shoot his work and his rides. The massive, youthful rise of moto-mania has excited big motorcycle manufacturers to […]
Mikuni Classic VM Series Round Slide Carburetors & Parts for Restorations & Retro Bikes
Published by September 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Mikuni Classic VM Round Slide Carburetors began their great reputation as one of the best high performance carburetors (with S&S Cycle) in the sport of motorcycling back in the 1960’s. Since then, Mikuni’s VM Series Round Slide Carburetors have proven themselves for use in any street or off-road application for motorcycles and ATV application, including […]
Hollister Rally Approved For The Next 10 Years
Published by September 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The 2013 Hollister Motorcycle Rally – the city’s signature tradition – was last July the first in five years after shaky finances caused prior cancellations. “The City Council members sent a roaring message to the motorcycle community that officials plan to hold a downtown rally for the next 10 years, even if city politics change” […]
Harley-Davidson Tomorrow. Short Term A 500 cc Model. Long Term, Possibly An e-Harley.
Published by September 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Let’s talk again about the Harley-Davidson Mentality Shift I was describing in my post on August 30th when referring to the Rushmore Project. Last weekend, Matt Levatich – President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company – would have said to a few journalists (was not among them) that a 500 cc model is […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Parade. 5 Miles. 7000 Participants. 35,000 Collective Miles.
Published by September 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary year-long global celebration (11 countries on six continents) ended in Milwaukee during Labor Day weekend with a huge motorcycle parade, probably one of America’s greatest street events. An estimated 7,000 Harley-Davidson owners, dealers and employees from around the world rolled through downtown Milwaukee for a parade route nearly five miles long […]
UK based Shaw Harley-Davidson is in its 11th year as a dealer with its custom division wing3rd called Shaw Speed & Custom now in its 3rd year. Shaw started customization using only genuine after-market Harley bolt-on parts, then as customers required more originality and the crew went more confident, Shaw Speed & Custom went into […]
Harley-Davidson 110Th Anniversary. What The Top Executives Are Saying.
Published by September 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bikers sharing the same passion for the Harley brand came from around the world to Milwaukee for a long weekend of concerts, a parade, and street parties. Harley bikers are not the only ones to be excited. So are all Harley-Davidson top executives. They know that the brand is getting a huge worldwide attention from […]
New England Mustang Seat For Old England Triumph Bonneville
Published by September 1st, 2013 in Customs and Seats.The success of the new Triumph models sold in the US is attracting each year more vendors wishing to get a share of the brand custom parts market . Mustang seats is the latest company adding Triumphs to its family of products. Looking back at Triumph’s classic styling cues and focused on moving ahead with […]
