Many of you have watched and re-watched the 1971 movie “On any Sunday” directed by Bruce Brown, the hearfelt stories of real-life riders. Four decades after this movie scored a very well deserved Academy Award Nomination, “On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter” directed by Dana Brown, Bruce’s son, captures again on film what it means […]
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On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter. In Theaters November 7, 2014.
Published by November 5th, 2014 in Editorial and Videos.Harley-Davidson Raising Funds To Plant 50 Million Trees
Published by November 5th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is working to preserve the world we live and ride in with a new initiative named Renew the Ride. With the help of The Nature Conservancy, Harley-Davidson is raising funds to plant 50 million trees worldwide by 2025. As part of the Renew the Ride initiative, The Harley-Davidson Foundation has committed to contributing a […]
The New Ducati Scrambler. Destined To Be Very Fashionable With Generation X Crowd.
Published by November 4th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Just one month after Intermot in Cologne, Germany, yesterday Ducati introduced to its Italians fans at the Milano Eicma Motorcycle Exhibition (November 4th to 6th) the 4 new Scrambler models. Just a couple of shots to give you an idea of the way Ducati did the presentation of the 2015 line, with an acrobatic show […]
Gift Your Bike With Extra Performance
Published by November 4th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Holidays season is not too far away. If you are into performance, you could gift yourself with one of Zipper’s Performance products or put it on your wish list. Guaranteed you will not re-gift it Black S&S® E & G Carb Kits with ThunderJet®. A Zipper’s exclusive. Zipper’s new black-finish S&S® E/G carburetors, with or […]
Mercedes-Benz Is Buying 25% Of Italy’s MV Agusta. Mercedes signed a long-term marketing and distribution partnership together with the stake purchase, the unit of Stuttgart-based Daimler AG and the Italy Varese-based motorcycle maker said in a statement last Friday. The companies didn’t disclose financial terms. This announcement follows luxury-car competitor Audi entry into the motorcycle […]
The Lone Star Rally in Galveston, Texas November 6-9. The Events.
Published by November 4th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.It’s the USA largest 4-day motorcycle rally in beautiful historic Galveston, TX. This year with more bike shows, all new truck, jeep & classic car shows and more free concerts on two stages. Special VIP packages are available for meet & greet autograph signings with Sons of Anarchy Stars Tommy “Chibs” Flanagan, Mark “Bobby” Boone […]
Harley Standard Softail Makeover.
Published by November 3rd, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.After typing the headline of this bike feature, I wondered if I used the right word. Is it a Makeover – a term applied to changing appearance usually through cosmetic details? Or a Makeunder, based on the opposite principle consisting in removing enhancements to give a more ‘natural’ look? Probably both terms apply in successive […]
2 Harley Flathead VL’S To Win At “Wheels Through Time” Museum Raffle
Published by November 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Time for the for the 12th Annual Wheels Through Time Raffle offered by the Wheels Through Time Museum, home to the world’s premier collection of rare & historic American Vintage Motorcycles (300 of America’s rarest and most historic classic motorcycles, with over 24 marques). The museum is giving away not one, but two genuine Harley-Davidson […]
Biker Who Defied California Highway Police Officer On GoPro Video Busted For Pot
Published by November 2nd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Shooting a video of yourself committing something illegal, posting it on YouTube, talking and bragging about it in social media is the best way to get busted by police (video of the incident that I published last week was removed from YouTube) Guruardas Singh Khalsa, 32, is learning his lesson. With a group of friends […]
Wind Splitter Windshields For 2015 Harley Road Glide. 12 And 15 Inch.
Published by November 1st, 2014 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The customer-led effort Harley-Davidson calls Project RUSHMORE was pivotal in the development of a line of touring motorcycles conceived to redefine the experience of long-haul riders and passengers. In addition to their base features, Harley is releasing new genuine accessories like this new Wind Splitter Windshield for 2015 Road Glide® motorcycles, offered in two heights; […]
“Why We Ride” Partners With Progressive International Motorcycle Shows To Offer Discounted DVDs At Shows
Published by November 1st, 2014 in Editorial.The creators of Why We Ride have partnered with the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows to offer a special DVD combo deal for show attendees purchasing a single day ticket to any of the 2014 International Motorcycle Shows. Show attendees can purchase a DVD copy of Why We Ride for $6 ($7 for the New York […]
These new forward controls are available for Harley-Davidson Softail models (1986-1999) Top left and right, the Caliber model in black & brass and polished and brass. They are available with or without kickstand mount. Pegs have the same knurl pattern as grips, throttle housings and mirrors from the same company. Bottom, the Spiral model in […]
A cabbie picks up a Nun. She gets into the cab, and notices that the VERY handsome cab driver won’t stop staring at her. She asks him why he is staring. He replies: “I have a question to ask you but I don’t want to offend you.” She answers, “My son, you cannot offend me. […]
Polaris CEO Scott Wine About Polaris Growth Here And In India
Published by October 31st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.On the TV show “Bloomberg Surveillance”, Scott Wine, chairman and chief executive officer at Polaris Industries, discusses the impact of oil prices on motorcycle and off road vehicles and growth from the market in India.
A Visit To Warren Lane. Artist, Custom Bike Builder And Metalsmith Extraordinaire.
Published by October 30th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have met for the first time Warren Lane and brother Billy exactly 18 years ago. At that time, they did a job for me, widening a rigid frame to accept one of the first 200 mm rear tires wrapped on their own deep dish spoke wheel. A few months later, both started to make […]
New Harley Touring Rear End Package Kit By Pickard USA
Published by October 30th, 2014 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The newest custom saddlebags and rear fender package for Harley Davidson motorcycles and baggers are called The Swag Bags and are available now from Pickard USA. The Swag Bag Rear End Package is a kit consisting of stretched bags, side covers and a replacement rear fender with integrated license plate frame. These Harley saddlebags are […]
Picture Of The Week. 1913 Indian E 7HP Twin.
Published by October 29th, 2014 in Builders and Events.Will be offered by Bonhams Auction House at Las Vegas Motorcycle auction January 8, 2015 at Bally’s Hotel And Casino.
Did You Know? The Story Of The Harley-Davidson Softail Frame.
Published by October 29th, 2014 in Editorial and Frames.Introduced in June 1983 as the 1984 Harley-Davidson FXST Softail, the Softail frame was not designed by the Milwaukee factory. It is the creation of Bill Davis, a Harley enthusiast and engineer from St Louis, Missouri. In 1974 and 1975 Davis worked in his garage on the concept of a rear suspension frame where a […]
Single And Multi-Function Torpedo L.E.D. Lights
Published by October 29th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Küryakyn just released these all-new Torpedo L.E.D. Indicator and Run-Turn-Brake Lights for all universal 12v Applications. The streamlined torpedo-shaped housing measures in at 2.75 (L)” x 1.75” (D) (70mm x 45mm), and comes in two versions. Single-function amber versions are designed to serve as turn-signal indicators either up front or on the rear. Multi-function versions […]
Victory Motorcycles And Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America Combine Forces in New York City On Veteran’s Day November 11, 2014
Published by October 29th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) will continue their partnership supporting the men and women of the armed forces by joining together at America’s Parade in New York City on November 11. This nationally televised parade is the largest Veteran’s Day event in the nation. The theme for this year’s Parade […]
TÜV Approved 6-piston Brakes And 300 MM Discs.
Published by October 28th, 2014 in Brakes, Builders and Editorial.This past Monday, I featured the “Chica Bonita” built by by German Müller Motorcycles. I mention their own 6-piston calipers without mentioning that braking gear is this company their forte. So, let me mention, especially for my European readers, that Müller Motorcycles is also offering 6-piston brakes for their own 300 mm semi-floating discs. Bigger […]
Wheels Of Liberty. A Non-Profit Group To Help Mobility-Challenged individuals in America Attain Or Regain Motorcycle Freedom.
Published by October 28th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Davis Zien, former Senator for Wisconsin and member of Motorcycle Hall of Fame since 2000 – and Marc Anthomy – both amputated above the knee have created “Wheels Of Liberty” a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the mobility-challenged individuals use motorcycles as a unique therapy tool to empower them, live better with their disability and […]
Brammo Electric Motorcycles Turns To Crowdsourcing To raise US$ 3 Million
Published by October 28th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Brammo Inc. has selected a Miami-based crowdsourcing site to raise $3 million in convertible debt as a prelude to a larger funding round. The electric motorcycle manufacturer has raised more than $70 million to date with investors such as Polaris, Team Industries, Best Buy and Chrysalix. The funding round is open to accredited investors only […]
Tribute To The Board Tracker Style
Published by October 27th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Julian von Oheimb from German shop One Way Machine is an Applied Sciences Engineer brought up by his father around Harley Flatheads, Knuckeleheads and Pahneads. From him he learned to always respect the past, to honor the old fabrication techniques and was encouraged to build bikes not only cool to look at but also correct […]
First 2015 Harley Road Glide 26 Inch Conversion
Published by October 26th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Only two days after receiving the first 2015 Harley Road Glide (model FLTRXS) at his Harley-Davidson Baden-Baden/Germany dealership (aka Rick’s Motorcycles), the team had the bike in pieces and the frame modified with their 2014 TÜV approved 26/30-Inch front wheel conversion. As far as I know, the result seen here is the first 2015 26” […]
Year-Long Study Seems To Conclude That Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Is Safe When Correctly Executed
Published by October 26th, 2014 in Editorial and Legal.“Lane splitting” – when a motorcycle rides between two cars – is legal (or more precisely an accepted practice) in California and has always been a controversial issue opposing bikers and car drivers. The “California Office Of Traffic Safety” and the “Safe Transportation Research And Education Center of University Of California in Berkeley conducted a […]
