Indian Rides Application. Version 2.0.((iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod Touch) has been completely redesigned and introduces many new features and improvements to help you improve your riding experience, riding your favorite routes and encounter new ones along the way. You can grab Indian rides on iTunes or Google Play. With this application, you can […]
Archive for November, 2013
The competition for the small motorcycle market, from 250 to 750 cc, intensifies. Last week at the 2013 Milan EICMA (International Motorcycle Exhibition) Triumph gave to the media a sketch of their upcoming single 250 cc motorcycle which will be manufactured in Indian at the Narasapura plant in Karnataka. For sure it will be sold in […]
Did You Know? The Oldest Continually Operated Harley-Davidson Dealer In The US.
Published by November 12th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Columbus, Ohio A.D. Farrow Harley-Davidson holds the longevity record in the United States, selling Harleys without interruption since 1912, a total of ,ore than 101 years. Alfred D. Farrow and his wife, Lillian, opened the original Harley-Davidson dealership in Nelsonville. By 1924, they moved their operation to Columbus and took over a dealership on N. […]
A Guy stuck his head into a barbershop and asked, ‘How long before I can get a haircut? The barber looked around the shop full of customers and said, ‘About 2 hours.’The guy left. A few days later, the same guy stuck his head in the door and asked, ‘How long before I can get […]
Best Custom At 2013 Swiss Performance Show
Published by November 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Some bike shows reward the most original radical bikes (some will read unrideable.) Others give the gold to the custom project closest to what people want to ride and could possibly build in their garage or request to be done by their local shop. Because your emails always remind me that you want publication of […]
Harley-Davidson Issues A Recall On 2014 Model Year Trikes
Published by November 10th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.All the trikes affected were manufactured between July 24, 2013 and September 2, 2013. The recall is due to an incorrectly machined part which may result in allowing the motorcycle to have an “excessive steering angle” allowing the inner fairing to contact the brake fluid reservoir resulting in a loss of brake fluid.” There is […]
Küryakyn Introduces Expanded “Bahn” Line For Victory Models
Published by November 10th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Electrical.Slowly but surely, the range of after-market parts for Victory models is expanding. Küryakyn introduces a new line of covers and accents named “Bahn” (the German word for road or street.) Initial products in Küryakyn’s Bahn line include left and right side ignition covers, as well as crank and clutch covers with other products in […]
Former Marine Sues Harley-Davidson Dealership For Exploiting His PTSD To Sell Him A New Motorcycle
Published by November 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.A 25 yo former Marine named Brett Smit is alleging that a Harley-Davidson dealership in Irvine, California took advantage of his PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) to sell him with a brand new motorcycle. In a first case ever of this nature, on October 30th the Marine has filed a lawsuit against the dealership. Smith […]
Postcards From Milan EICMA International Motorcycle Show
Published by November 9th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.EICMA is considered the world’s largest motorcycle show totally devoted to two-wheel vehicles. This week, all major manufacturers and vendors descended upon Milan for the show 71st edition. “Motorcyclists have changed” was this year’s slogan, The first 2 days are reserved for media representatives and trade operators , the 3 remaining are consumer days( show […]
Harley Touring Bike Fork Tube Covers By Trask Performance
Published by November 9th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.An easy bolt-on cosmetic improvement for your Harley bagger, these V-Line fork covers are thicker than stock and precision CNC machined out of 6061 T-6 aluminum. They are sold in chrome or black and can be completed with saddlebag latches and floorboards featuring the same V-Line design. MSRP for pair is $389.90. Trask Performance Online or […]
Indian Motorcycle Fall Collection Of Riding Gear And Casual Apparel.
Published by November 8th, 2013 in Builders and Merchandise.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, presents a new fall 2013 collection of motorcycle riding products, casual apparel lines and gift items for fans of Indian Motorcycle and motorcycle enthusiasts for the upcoming holiday season. Each riding product has been carefully designed and developed to meet the high expectation of a modern day motorcyclist including […]
Motion Pro Steering Stem Tool Driver For Most Harley-Davison Motorcycles
Published by November 8th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A new simple stem tool to remove and install tapered roller bearing at the base of steering stem. It fits most Harley Davidson motorcycles with tapered roller bearings at base of steering stem. Durable black oxide finish with laser engraved logo. Compact design to fit within steering stops on lower triple clamp. Removal process requires […]
Intrust Bank Takes Control Of All Big Dog Property. BDM Performance Products Ceased Operation.
Published by November 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.In 2011, after Big Dog Motorcycles went bankrupt, founder Sheldon Coleman started a small company in one of Big Dog’s former warehouse called Big Dog Motorcycle Performance Products (BDM), selling parts to Big Dog owners to maintain their bikes. For his new venture Coleman took new loans from Intrust Bank totaling more than 20 million […]
Brough Superior Unveils A 90th Anniversary SS100 Model For 2014
Published by November 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You read it right. Brough Superior is back. In Milan at the EICMA Show, Brough Superior unveiled a new SS100 high performance luxury motorcycle for year 2014. It’s a 1000 cc V-twin Sport Classic designed as a 90th anniversary of the most famous Brough Superior model in the company’s illustrious history, replete with technical innovations […]
Harley-Davidson Compact Deflector For Sportster Models
Published by November 7th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A stripped-down wind and bug protection for Harley-Davidson Sportster Models. Like a great bikini, the new Compact Sport Wind Deflector (P/N 57400184, $249.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories offers just enough coverage… Shaped to smooth wind flow around the headlamp and handlebar mount gauges, this compact screen sits just above the headlamp and […]
Since I publish this news website – already 7 years – I must have written a dozen of book reviews regarding the art of tattoos. So, why one more? Not because it was released just a few days ago, but because as far as I know, it’s the only one specifically and exclusively dedicated to […]
In a small city of New Zealand, bees on bike create big buzz. Without consideration of brand, why do these bees love so much this motorcycle? This is the time of year – in NZ – when bees are out looking for new hives. They’ll find somewhere to cluster and send scouts out to look […]
Caterham Debuts Its First Ever Motorcycles At 2013 EICMA Show
Published by November 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Catherham is a small Group used to be known for producing a handful of custom Lotus Roadsters each year. Since 2006, the company has diversified, opening several divisions (Caterham F1 Team, Caterham GP2 Racing, Caterham Technology & Innovation, Caterham Composites, Caterham Moto Racing Team Moto2 and Caterham Cars). The company is now entering the motorcycle […]
Carlini Designs Sues Paul Yaffe In Federal Court For Patents Infringement
Published by November 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Events.Carlini Designs, based in Santa Ana, California, specializes since 1969 in high-quality aftermarket parts for Harley Davidson and custom motorcycles. The company filed a federal lawsuit against Paul Yaffe Designs (dba Paul Yaffe Originals & Bagger Nation) based in Phoenix, Arizona, also maker of handlebars, alleging patents infringement for the 2 models “Evil Apes” and “Gangster […]
RoadLok. A Locking System With A Factory Look Permanently Mounted To Your Motorcycle.
Published by November 6th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The RoadLok is a locking system that safely and effectively prevents roll away theft. The system is designed to be permanently mounted on a motorcycle, eliminating the need for storing the lock while riding. Additionally, the system’s permanently mounted design prevents any movement, making it virtually impossible to damage calipers and fenders or injure the […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500. Deliveries Second Quarter Of 2014. (Part 6)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Built for the urban environment of a new generation of riders around the globe, the all-new Revolution X V-Twin engine Street 750 and 500 will be available in the second quarter of 2014 in the US, Italy, Spain, Portugal and India. More countries will come later in 2014 and 2015. Pricing will vary by market […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 500. 3 Street Custom Concepts. (Part 5)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.During the introduction of the new Harley Street 750 and 500 in Milan, 3 Street concept bikes build by 3 Harley-Davidson stylists were also unveiled. These models are not for sale and are used only for the purpose of demonstrating the customization possibilities of the Street using already available genuine Harley parts. Three style: Cafe […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500 Motorcycles. The Street Is Where I live (Part 4)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500 Reveal In Milan. The Video. (Part 3)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Yesterday evening November 4, 2013 in Milan, the new Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 500 reveal moment with Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer and Frank Savage, Styling Manager, brought the motorcycles into the public eye for the first time.
New Harley-Davidson Street 750 And Street 500. First Known Details (Part 2)
Published by November 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These 2 models represent an agressive move, but one that many in the industry, including myself, were expecting. These last years, it became increasingly clear that future motorcycle sales growth will not come from the big, heavy and expensive motorcycles, but from smaller ones to expand the domestic market before the baby boomers are gone, […]
