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Archive for March, 2015
Daytona Bike Week. Jim Nasi Unveils A Custom Bagger To Showcase The New Bahn™ Products Line
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Sunday in Daytona, Jim Nasi unveiled a new custom Bagger to promote the new line of Bahn™ bold components. The design philosophy behind the design of these new custom accessories is to complement rather than consume the character of your motorcycle. Vice President of Product Development Pete Amenda explains: “Jim’s style is extremely representative […]
New Burly Mini Version Of The MX Style Foot Pegs
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Billet aluminum is appropriate for big planes and your Dad’s motorcycle. But for many bikers, steel parts are the real deal. The newest Mini MX style pegs from Burly are just that. They took their existing bear trap and narrowed it up a bit for a nice balanced feel. Also makes an excellent passenger peg […]
New Women’s Vented Performance Sportswear And TVS Jacket From Harley-Davidson
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.The sportswear and jacket combination was created to maximize airflow and temperature control. Designed to increase comfort, the performance sportswear maximizes airflow from Triple Venting System™ jackets. The Vented Performance Jacket (P/N 99157-15VW, starting from $89), Vented Performance Tank (P/N 99113-15VW, $50) and Vented Performance Tee (P/N 99109-15VW, starting at $55) are constructed from polyester […]
Daytona Bike Week. Owners Of Vintage And Classic Motorcycles Met At The “True Grit” Event.
Published by March 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For this first Sunday of Daytona Bike Week, the True Grit gathering of vintage and classic motorcycles was the event not to be missed for owners and fans of old iron. Created by Warren Lane with the complicity and support of Bill Dodge, Billy Lane and Dan “Bacon” Carr, the event, whose format is informal […]
2015 Daytona Bike Week. Cold Start. Warming Up With Friends Of The Industry.
Published by March 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Because you never know what kind of weather Daytona Bike week is going to get… All vendors I talked to in person, email or phone had a great feeling about this year’s Bike Week when they setup their displays last week. Weather was gorgeous until Friday March 6th when temperatures started to drop to the […]
In Daytona Beach Victory Motorcycles Just Unveiled The Magnum X-1. The Loudest Bagger Ever.
Published by March 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It’s Victory loudest bike ever. Twist The Throttle And Crack The Volume. On the Magnum X-1, pushing the sound barrier is not just about speed. The Magnum X-1 features 10 speakers blasting 200 watts powered by the 106” Freedom V-Twin Victory engine. With the slogan “Sound Is No Barrier” the Magnum X-1 was introduced this […]
Harley-Davidson Adds New Customer Experiences To 74th Daytona Bike Week Activities.
Published by March 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Company rolls into the 74th Annual Daytona Bike Week with all main activities set from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, March 7-14, at the Daytona International Speedway. The Speedway also serves as the only place to see the 2015 motorcycle line-up, and participate in product riding demos that include the Harley-Davidson® Road Glide®, Harley-Davidson® […]
MoCycl. The World’s Smallest and Lightest Self Balancing Unicycle
Published by March 7th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Have you noticed the many varieties of personal electrical vehicles suddenly hitting the street? Yes, Millenials want sustainable transportation and you can expect an exponential growth of these types of machines from cruisers to bicycles to self balancing unicycles (SBU’s) to get around your everyday city life. This MoCycl is the smallest and lightest to date, […]
Custom Yamaha SR By Gasoline Motorcycles. Simple. To The Point.
Published by March 6th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Yamaha SR is without any doubt one of the most popular motorcycles used around the world for customization. Low price and user-friendly for daily rides. Many of them being turned into Cafe Racer type machines. The simple addition of clip-on handle bars, extended rear suspension, trials tires and a thumped up and heat wrapped […]
New Street-Pro™ Aluminum Swingarms For Harley Dyna Models. Stock Length Or Stretched.
Published by March 6th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Customizing a Harley Dyna? Brock’s Performance, an industry-leading innovator for performance-based products, is offering custom stock length or extended aluminum swingarms. Many customizers will choose the stretched versions available in 0-3” or 2-6” over stock. You can choose 5/8” or 3/4” pivot shaft bushings along with your choice of axle (25mm, 1”, or 28mm). These […]
Daytona Bike Week. Jim Nasi Unveils A New Custom Bagger.
Published by March 6th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sunday March 8th at 1 p.m., Jim Nasi will unveil a new custom bagger using Bahn Products, a new line of bold crafted accessories created by Kuryakyn. At the Crusher truck at Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, FL.
Daytona Duel. The 2015 Daytona Bike Week Commemorative Painting By David Uhl.
Published by March 5th, 2015 in Editorial and Painters.As you read this, artist David Uhl is on his way to Daytona Beach where he will introduce his new commemorative painting to those attending the 74th edition of the Florida rally. “Daytona Duel” is Uhl’s 11th painting he has created to celebrate and remember Daytona Bike Week. He told me that the visuals of […]
The Entire E.J. Cole Collection Of More Than 220 Motorcycles To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas March 20-21, 2015
Published by March 5th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The E.J. Cole Collection is considered by many to be the finest, most diverse single collection of American-made machines. It includes 220 motorcycles collected over a period of 50 years. Among them, 2 of Cole’s personal favorites, his 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank and his 1910 Flying Merkel Twin Racer, both in original and unrestored condition […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls LED Bullet Turn Signal Kit
Published by March 5th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is recalling 2,476 LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits manufactured between May 31, 2011 and December 16, 2014, sold for installation on 2012 and later Dynas and 2011 and later Softail models. The turn signals may not flash brightly enough to comply with federal guidelines. If the turn signals do not flash brightly enough, other […]
Breaking News. Rinehart Racing Bought By Its Current CEO Judd Hollifield.
Published by March 4th, 2015 in Customs, Events and Exhaust.Rinehart Racing®, a leading aftermarket manufacturer of high performance exhaust products for Harley-Davidson®, today announced the purchase of the company by current CEO, Judd Hollifield. With the ownership change, company founder Gerald Rinehart will retire from an active role within the company with Mr. Hollifield remaining as CEO and sole owner. “I’ve been in the […]
“Roll Your Own”. The New Harley-Davidson Campaign To Break The Stereotype Of Who Rides A Harley-Davidson
Published by March 4th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Today, Harley-Davidson Motor Company debuts “Roll Your Own,” an integrated marketing campaign that evolves the company’s efforts to break the stereotype of who rides Harley-Davidson motorcycles and how they ride them. “The new work shows there is no one way to ride a Harley,” said Dino Bernacchi, U.S. Marketing Director at Harley-Davidson. “The new creative […]
From John Grant, the “Heavyweight Champ Of Hardtail Frame Casting”, a new “loop tail” style axle plate with double axle adjusters. It is cast from mild steel, will fit 1” size tubes on frames using a 3/4” rear axle. Available only from Hardtail Choppers. Email John Grant on my behalf John@hardtailchoppers.com or call 360-750-6780
Classic Footwear. Chippewa Engineer Boots Are Back.
Published by March 4th, 2015 in Editorial and Merchandise.Did you notice? The American Chippewa top quality rugged boots and shoes are back in force and adopted again by those riding not only vintage and classic motorcycles, but also by those riding retro mod bikes. Good for Chippewa, an American company – one of the oldest outdoor footwear brand in the world – who […]
LegUp LandinGear System. Generation II.
Published by March 4th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.It was 6 years ago that I reported on the the original LegUp™ LandinGear System introduced by Orlando based Chopper Design. for all those riders needing help in stabilizing their bikes at slow speeds and when stopping. Yes, many aging baby boomers and others, for whatever reasons, are concerned of being unable to hold up […]
For 2015 RC Components Launch 2 New Wheel Designs In The Patriot Series Wheels
Published by March 3rd, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.RC Components released the Patriot Series to commemorate the services of our military men and women. In their honor RC Components has made a commitment to contribute up to $25,000 to select Veterans Service Organizations within the next 12 months. The Patriot Series wheel lineup now features 5 clean and unique wheel designs for a […]
Ski Racing Behind Motorcycles. The 2015 Red Bull Twitch ‘n’ Ride.
Published by March 3rd, 2015 in Editorial and Videos.It’s called skijoring. A winter sport where a person on skis is pulled by a horse, a dog or a motor vehicle. Who has more fun? This time, I say the skier.
Harley Davidson Exports From India To Europe To Be Scaled Up In 2015. Harley Davidson India, produces Street 750 and Street 500 at their manufacturing facelift in Bawal, Haryana. Of the 2 Street models, only the Street 750 is sold in India, while the Street 500 is not yet launched in India. As of now, […]
Paul Langley Named S&S Cycle New President
Published by March 2nd, 2015 in Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle Inc. welcomes a new company President, Paul Langley. Paul’s sterling qualifications include a wealth of leadership experience in the power sports industry, having held executive positions with industry mainstays, Dynojet, SuperTrapp, and Vance & Hines. He comes to S&S directly from the Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), where he served as the Vice President […]
From personalization to full customization, European official Harley-Davidson dealers seem more inclined than their USA counterparts to satisfy their clientele with one-off or limited edition modified brand new Harleys. Is the reason the fact that the USA is more prone to litigation with dealers scared away by the weight of liability when modifying the models […]
Cyril Huze/Victory Magnum Sweepstakes Winner Announced In Daytona Beach Monday March 9th At 3.30 p.m.
Published by March 1st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Cyril Huze will announce the name of the winner of the Cyril Huze Post-Victory Magnum Sweepstakes and will hand him (her) over the keys at the Daytona Indian Motorcycle Dealership 290 North Beach Street, Monday March 9 at 3.30 p.m. Photo opportunity and autograph signing afterwards. Live music at the dealership by “Beau & The Burners” […]
