When you think of custom bike building in Europe, post-communist Poland is certainly not one of the countries you think of. Bordered by Germany to the west, and surprisingly the only European country to have avoided the late 2000’s recession, Poland after-market and custom motorcycle industry is extremely influenced by the great German manufacturers and […]
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Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by September 14th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Harley-Davidson Declares Dividend. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.155 per share for the third quarter of 2012. The dividend is payable October 12, 2012 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on September 28, 2012. Supreme Court Upholds Bail Denial In Sturgis […]
Toby Keith Back At Buffalo Chip® During 2013 Sturgis Rally
Published by September 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes home Toby Keith to their annual musical festival on August 2-11, 2013 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Toby Keith, recipient of Billboard magazines Country Artist of The Decade award is one of the Buffalo Chip’s all-time fan favorites. Toby Keith is set to thrill the Buffalo Chip campers and concert […]
The New Indian Motorcycle By Polaris. Moving Away From The Chief To A New Scout Or Bobber Type Model?
Published by September 13th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.When in April 2011 Minnesota based Polaris announced they purchased Indian Motorcycle, the acquisition raised a lot of questions that I summarize. 1- which way the OEM manufacturer would design the new model(s) 2- what would be the range of prices 3- how the iconic brand would cohabit with Victory 4- when the new Polaris/Indian […]
Miss Enthusiast Harley-Davidson Leather Jacket
Published by September 13th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Styled to look like you’ve been wearing it for years… Made from mid-weight distressed cowhide leather, the new women’s Distressed Miss Enthusiast Leather Jacket (P/N 97122-13VW, starting at $375) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line matches convenient features with classic and comfortable style. Two zippered shoulder vents complement two zippered back vents for custom climate control, […]
Advanstar Dealer Expo Will Have 2 Shows in 2013, February & October. Then Will Move Definitively To October.
Published by September 13th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.All people in the motorcycle industry already know about the competition and long rivalry between the the V-Twin Expo by Easyriders and the Dealer Expo by Advanstar, both held in February 2 weeks apart, respectively in Cincinnati & Indianapolis. In 2013, a 3rd new motorcycle show (consumers & dealers) named the American International Motorcycle Expo […]
The Making Of 2012 AMD World Champion Of Custom Bike Building.
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.In Sturgis, the custom bike named “PainTTless” by Thunderbike Germany won the title of 2012 AMD World Champion. Watch the video of the making of this wonderful bike that I already featured HERE. Comments are in German, but it doesn’t matter to understand the superb machining & fabrication jpb done on this one-off very high […]
Precision Billet Products New Releases
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Precision Billet Products, a leading provider of innovative and high-quality motorcycle billet accessories for Harley-Davidson models, just released new additions to its lineup. Design complements their other products: control arms, foot pedals, air cleaners, horn covers, gas caps, hand grips, exhaust tips, clutch covers and more. .. 1- The Cylent Floorboards. (with custom shop partner […]
It Takes Balls To Ride This Motorcycle
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I love the fact that students doing research have no inhibitions and no pre-conceived ideas. And when they imagined what will be tomorrow’s motorcycle students at San Jose State University thought about a rideable electric motorcycle using balls instead of wheels. A new creative concept? Maybe not. Some of these students must remember having seen […]
Head Of Motorcycle Crash Study At Federal Highway Administration Resigns Citing Serious Concerns
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Dr. Samir Ahmed, the researcher and engineer leading the latest motorcycle crash causation study for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has resigned citing “serious reservations about the value of this study”. In an email sent on Tuesday, September 11 2012 he announced the following: “I am writing to let you know that I am no […]
Swiss Performance Show Now Held In Luzern. October 12-14.
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my European readers. Located in the German-speaking portion of Switzerland, the city of Luzern is now home of the Swiss Performance Show And Trade Fair. Luzern is a city of technology, innovation and transport where is located the “Schweizer Verkehrsmuseum“, the Swiss Museum of Transportion. Show promoter and Land Speed Record hunter Ruedi Steck […]
Bluetooth Stereo Headset And Intercom For Motorcycle Half Helmets
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor activities market, just announced the release of its Bluetooth Stereo Headset and Intercom designed especially for half helmets, the SPH10H. The unique ear flap design of the SPH10H yields a wide range of usage with half-helmets for motorcyclists or for other outdoor activities. The […]
Harley-Davidson Calls On Fans To Unleash Their Own Personal Freedom And Independence
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.Harley-Davidson today announces the launch of a second installment in its popular Dark Custom campaign called United By Independents. You remember the Harley-Davidson campaign that I published in my website featuring “Stereotypical” Harley riders The final 60-second spot, featuring 16 real Harley-Davidson riders and Twitter followers from around the world, makes its national advertising debut […]
Postcards From European Bike Week in Faaker See, Austria. September 4-9.
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For its 15th edition, European Bike Week® saw an estimated 80,000 bikers attending with about 25,000 of them parading from Faakerto Finkenstein, Villach and Ossiacher. It’s an estimated 18 miles stretch from first to last on the road!. Lots of vendors occupying Dealer Nile, a big AMD bike show, HOG activities and lots of after […]
Knuckle 46. Both Current And Nostalgic.
Published by September 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Another Italian custom motorcycle won top honors in the Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. This one was built in Italy’s northeast region of Veneto (yes, it’s where Venice is located) and brought a huge “Modified Harley-Davidson” 1st place trophy to its builder, Lorenzo “Boccin” from Boccin Custom Cycles. Via photography I knew this […]
Mixing high-tech design with old world charm, Japanese Custom Builder Ken Nagai proposes these cool “Neo-Fusion” marker lights. Polished with brass or polished ring, or black with brass or black ring. Sold each $119. In the US online at Cycle Kraft.
Las Vegas Master Builders Championship. Artistry In Iron Competition Is September 28-30 2012
Published by September 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.One major event among all those proposed during Las Vegas BikeFest, and for me one of the most interesting, is Artistry In Iron, a bike display and competition between some of the best well known custom builders and those soon to be. The bike show is setup inside the Cashman Center in a pleasant air […]
Firewall Plate For Touring Models
Published by September 9th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.For those obessed with custom details, Covington introduces their new billet Firewall Plates. Fits 09 and Later Touring Models. CNC machined from billet aluminum. Available in chrome, black with machined edges, or black with diamond cut edges. Made in USA. For more information on these and the rest of Covington’s parts line go to Cobington […]
Charity Auction Of The 75th Anniversary SKILSAW Chopper Built By Paul Jr. Designs.
Published by September 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Worm Drive SKILSAW the SKIL Tools Division is auctioning on eBay a custom chopper designed by Paul Jr. Designs and the team at Paul Jr. Designs. With a starting bid of $25,000, the charity auction is underway 4th and will last until the 14th. One hundred percent […]
Harley-Davidson New Motorcycle Sales Would Have Been Down In July and August. Robert W. Baird & Co conducted a new survey of 47 US Harley-Davidson dealers representative of all the network. Results show sales declining from 3 to 5% during the last 2 months. The reason may be the 2013 model-year motorcycles being released one […]
New Harley-Davidson Road Zeppelin Seat Pads
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.The new Road Zeppelin® Seat Pads (P/N 52000084 Rider, P/N 52400060 Passenger Pillion; $119.95 each) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories are equipped with an air bladder system that distributes weight evenly across the entire seating surface, removing pressure points while also providing shock absorption which reduces vibration. The mesh cover allows air circulation, reducing the […]
2013 Victory Ness Signature Series
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Victory styling consultants and dealers, Arlen Ness, his son Cory Ness and Cory’s son Zach Ness have all added their personal style to new Victory models, creating the 2013 Ness Signature Series lineup. These unique, numbered, limited-edition models got the added custom touches that make them visual show stoppers the moment they roll out of […]
Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary Year-Long International Calendar Of Events
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These events will connect millions of Harley-Davidson fans across the globe, united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, self-expression and epic adventure. They include a bike blessing with Pope Benedict XVI in Rome and a huge Milwaukee homecoming event in September 2013. The events span 11 countries on six continents including North […]
Footboards By Rick Fairless. They Will Fit Your Shoes!
Published by September 6th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Under the slogan “Custom Parts Made In Texas By Rednecks”, Rick Fairless is releasing these footboards. They come in brilliant chrome or in black powder coat. Knurled rubber is providing a great grip They can be installed on Harley-Davidson factory floorboards. MSRP $320.99 pair. At Strokers Dallas 214-357-0707
Half the bike. Twice the fun? RYNO Motors has designed a multiple use, self-balancing, one wheel, electric scooter that’s adaptable to wide range of uses including urban individuals, government, and industrial customers. A video on the early days of RYNO Motors up to the end of 2011. See their latest creation pre-production show bike at […]
Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes™ Winner Receives Custom Victory Motorcycle and Epiphone Guitar Live at The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
Published by September 6th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® was the site for the annual Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes™ where one lucky winner received a custom Victory Cross Roads motorcycle (named “Kountry Wild” by Klock Werks), an Epiphone Coronet guitar and today won a feature in my website! The one of a kind creation features Renegade wheels, high output Kicker sound […]
