H&H Classic Auctions is going to auction Old Bill, the personal 1922 racing SS80 of the company’s founder, George Brough on Oct. 4 at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford UK. This extraordinary motorcycle was originally known as ‘Spit & Polish’ (due to its immaculate appearance) and achieved its first victory at the Brooklands circuit, Weybridge, […]
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George Brough’s Personal 1922 Motorcycle To Be auctioned Oct. 4, 2012
Published by August 17th, 2012 in Builders and Events.Drag Specialties 3 1/2″ High-Power LED Spotlight
Published by August 17th, 2012 in Editorial and Electrical.Drag Specialties offers an LED Spotlight that will add safety, reliability and efficiency and that can be applied to a broad spectrum of motorcycle models. With this spotlight, a rider can expect a power savings of up to 85% compared to incandescent and halogen lighting. This high-class thermal dissipation design has twice the efficiency of […]
New Single-Side Swingarm Bag For Harley-Davidson Sportster Models
Published by August 16th, 2012 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Sportster® Single-Sided Swingarm Bag (P/N 90200572 Black Leather, P/N 90200573 Brown Distressed Leather; both at $219.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories® will hold riding essentials a rider might otherwise stuff into pockets or bungee across the passenger pillion. Constructed of heavyweight leather, the bag features a pouch-style flap lid that is secured with […]
Making Money And More During Las Vegas Bikefest September 27-30, 2012
Published by August 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sitting around at home isn’t good for the economy, the motorcycle industry or your psyche. You need to get out and ride! If you haven’t been to Las Vegas BikeFest, this is the year. Organizers planned a series of new activities and competitions with over $30,000 in cash prizes (not products) to be given away. But, you have […]
The best new businesses are born out of frustrations. Sir Richard Branson (Virgin)
Because you flooded me again with emails requesting an update about the 2012 Hoka Hey, below is what I know. The run started from Las Vegas, Nevada on August 5th for a 6000 miles ride to Gowanda, New-York with finish line at a truck stop! (Corporate Harley withdrew its sponsorship) The event was quite different […]
In Post-war era Triumph brand received considerable publicity in the United States when Marlon Brando rode a 1950 Thunderbird 6T in the 1953 motion picture, The Wild One and the US became a huge export market for Triumph. In 1963 all engines were of unit construction (engine & gearbox components sharing a single casing) with […]
New Twin-Cam Cam Cover By Eddie Trotta
Published by August 15th, 2012 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Thunder Cycle Design (Eddie Trotta) released this new Twin-Cam cam cover sold either in chrome 3-D Smooth finish (featured) or chrome Cross Cut or Black Anodizing or black Reverse Ball Milled design. By the way, the Floorboards, brake pedal, tranny covers, pushrod tubes and air cleaner seen here are also sold by Thunder Cycle Design.
Bonneville Speedway Museum Offers Free Camping During 2012 Speed Week, BUB Trials And World Of Speed.
Published by August 15th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Mayor Mike and the City of Wendover have been feverishly working on the Bonneville Speedway Museum site. The BMR Road, Curb and gutter as well as the Sidewalk are done, offering a beautiful 5-acre camping site during all the 2012 Trials and Competitions. Free Camping at the Bonneville Museum Building site available on a first […]
Progressive Suspension Breakthrough Shocks Design With Frequency Sensing Technology.
Published by August 14th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.After more than a decade of ruling the roads with their renowned 440 Series shocks, Progressive Suspension has unveiled another breakthrough design. Dubbed Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) for its unique ability to dynamically adjust damping as you ride. FST is described by their engineering team as like having two sets of shocks on your bike. One […]
The End Of saxon Motorcycles? Mark Borodkin CEO Of Saxon Motorcycles is looking for a new job and posted his resume online on different employment websites. A few months ago Mark advised me that he was looking for a buyer of his company Saxon Motorcycles that he bought in September 2008 when our economic recession […]
EPA Officials Mandate That Consumers Buy At Least 4 Gallons Of Gasoline When Filling Up With Certain Ethanol-Blend Pumps
Published by August 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.On August 1, 2012 the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) received a letter from EPA responding to AMA concerns that E15 — a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume – could be put in motorcycle and ATV fuel tanks inadvertently when consumers use blender pumps. A blender pump dispenses different fuel […]
PainTTLess By Thunderbike Germany Is 2012 AMD World Champion Of Bike Building
Published by August 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The AMD’s World Championship Of Custom Bike Building is an established and respected showcase of innovative motorcycle design and engineering. The 9th edition held last week in Sturgis may have had less participants than last year but all machines, without exception, featured an incredible level of creativity. And to prevent negative critics, let me first […]
Custom Adjustable Pushrod Covers For Shovel, Evo And Twin Cam Motors
Published by August 12th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Dress up your engine with these custom adjustable pushrod covers to fit stock and stroker engines, Shovelhead, Evo or Twin Cam models. Made out of aluminum and sold by set of 4 online at Cycle Kraft.
Sturgis First Annual Big Bagger Show.
Published by August 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On thursday August 9th, about 50 extreme custom baggers participated to the 1st Annual Big Bagger Show organized by Eddie Trotta from Thunder Cycle Designs and by John Shope from Sinister Industries. Taking advantage of a prime location on Lazelle Street & 4th street the show attracted a big crowd of admirers, amazed by the […]
Sturgis Name. A Valid Trademark? Or Belonging To All?
Published by August 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Not surprisingly, as the Sturgis Rally got started on August 6, public relation campaigns were launched by both parties opposing each other about the legal right and stated benefits to have or not the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and variations of the name registered as trademarks. On one side, SMRI, owner of several of these trademarks […]
The Biker Belles Of Sturgis. And Of Everywhere There Is A Road.
Published by August 10th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Yesterday, I spent time at the Lodge in Deadwood with the Biker Belles, the ladies who are celebrating the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. They gathered for a day of real women, real stories and real fun at the 2nd annual Biker Belles ™ celebration sponsored by […]
New Women’s Performance Outwear From Harley-Davidson Keeps You Dry and Protected From The Sun
Published by August 10th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.Designed with performance fabric for optimal comfort, the new women’s Performance L/S Henley (P/N 99136-12VW, starting at $55) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is great as a first layer and as functional outerwear. It’s constructed from 100 percent cotton 2×2 ribbing that wicks moisture away from the skin to keep you cool, dry and comfortable. […]
2012 Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. Final Results.
Published by August 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Nights Of Sturgis. Baker Drivetrain Burnout.
Published by August 9th, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.So many things to do in the Black Hills at night. And if you wonder where I was last night (among other places…), it was at the Baker Drivetrain burnout at Sickies Garage on Lazelle Street in Sturgis. Jay Allen was the Master Of Burnout Competition between many well known professionals of the industry. Patrick […]
Hamsters USA Motorcycle Group Raises Over $200,000 In One Evening For Children’s Care Of Rapid City
Published by August 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During their annual meeting and dinner on Monday August 6th in Spearfish, SD, the International motorcycle group Hamsters raised these funds through a silent auction. Proceeds will provide physical, occupational and speech therapies, plus special educational and psychological services to children in Western South Dakota, plus parts of Wyoming, through Children’s Care Of Rapid City.
2012 Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Top 3 Winners.
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.All photography copyright and courtesy Onno “Berserk” Wieringa for Cyril Huze 2012 World Champion: Shop: Thunderbike in Hammiken, Germany. Name Of The Bike: PainTTless Builder: Andreas Bergerforth & Crew Engine: 1984 Sportster Iron Transmission: HD WLA 750 2nd Place: Shop: LC Fabrications in Crawford, Virginia USA Name Of The Bike: Old Black Builder: Jeremy Cupp Engine: […]
Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Winners Announced Here Today At 6 P.M. Eastern Time
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As a teaser, a few close ups of some of the custom bikes from all over the world competing in the AMD World Championship. I will post a picture of the top 3 winners as soon as they are called on stage (schedule is 5.30/6 p.m. eastern time) to receive their trophies, then the full […]
Open Letter From Mark Carstensen, Mayor City Of Sturgis.
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.This morning, Mark Carstensen, Mayor Of The City Of Sturgis sent me by email the letter below regarding future plans for the development of his city. “I write this in the hopes of shedding more light on the intentions of the City of Sturgis and many others who care to produce a viable plan to […]
2012 Michael Lichter Sturgis Exhibition. Come Together, The Spirit Of Born-Free.
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Always a prominent event during the Sturgis Rally, the annual Michael Lichter’s “Motorcycle As Art” event returned to the Buffalo Chip’s® 7,000 square foot Exhibition Center with an all new exhibit titled “Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free” celebrating freedom of expression, contemporary motorcycle design and the vision of today’s most innovative artists and custom […]
