Another place to visit while participating to Daytona Bike week is the Progressive International Motorcycle Show where you can see new products, custom built bikes and learn a few new things about motorcycling. The Daytona Motorcycle Show is open to everyone, so bring your riding group, and bring your family because there’s something for every […]
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2012 Daytona Bike Week. Progressive International Motorcycle Show At The Ocean Center.
Published by March 14th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Daytona Bike Week. Arlen Ness, Rick Fairless and Dave Perewitz Each To Unveil Allstate Insurance Custom Motorcycles.
Published by March 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, in partnership with three of the country’s top motorcycle builders, Allstate Insurance Company is unveiling in Daytona four custom motorcycle creations inspired by the company. One of them, an Arlen Ness Custom 2012 Victory Cross Country, will be given away as the grand prize in a national sweepstakes. “These four beautiful and elaborate creations tell a […]
Harley-Davidson Stock Hits New 52-Week High
Published by March 13th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson (HOG) is one of the top performers in the S&P 500. On Monday, shares of Harley-Davidson closed at a 52-week high of $48.11, up 23.77% since January 1, 2012. Retail inventory levels remain lean and retail credit availability has remained stable to slightly improved over the last few months. New models are successful and […]
I n 2000, in Centerville, Indiana, Chris Sullivan opened a small custom shop where he is building Bobbers and Choppers. Logically, he creates a few parts to fit his creations and sell them to others. It includes these plain and flake solo seats that you can custom order with vertical or horizontal or diamond pleat. […]
Daytona Bike Week. RC Takes On ABATE Florida.
Published by March 13th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Although living and working in Florida, I am not a member of ABATE FL. That you belong or not to ABATE, you should watch and listen to RC taking on ABATE Florida. Far from boring, hilarious in many ways and more important so instructive…
Black Widow. Butch Walker’s Custom Triumph T100
Published by March 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Artists usually play well together. I mean they understand, respect the talent of each other without interfering with the other party domain of expertise . This beautiful custom 1966 Triumph T100 (500 cc) is the result of a great collaboration between rocker Butch Walker and Lucas Joyner, owner of The Factory Metal Works, a shop […]
The 71th edition of Daytona Bike Week just got started. Many races are going to be run on different tracks, but not on the beach like it was for the prestigious Daytona 200 from its inception in 1937 until the early 60’s. In 1948, LIFE magazine reported on this high speed , high risk and […]
New ThunderMax “Rider Programming Mode” Without A Computer.
Published by March 11th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.It’s a new feature released for ThunderMax Throttle-by-Wire applications for 2.0 or greater firmware. “Rider Programming Mode” is used to access and adjust basic settings of the ECM without a computer. It allows computer-free use of these features: • The Configuration Library of Stored Base Maps • Idle Speed Selection • Speedometer Calibration • Clearing […]
See The New Motus Motorcycles In Daytona. Dealer Network And Prices To Be Unveiled.
Published by March 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Exactly one year ago in Daytona Motus Motorcycles revealed its fully functioning prototype motorcycles, rode them around town, announced 12 months of rigorous testing around the country and promised to announce the production specs, colors, pricing, accessories, availability, and an initial list of Authorized Motus Dealers during this edition of Bike Week. This time has […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Jasmine Cain Rock N’ Roll Dates.
Published by March 10th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.This coming week Jasmine Cain will be back in Daytona with a new album and her band of rebel rockers to headline several nights of rock n’ roll both at the Broken Spoke Saloon and close by at the Iron Horse Saloon both in Ormond Beach. But unlike the daytime intimate settings you are used to, […]
Daytona Bike Week. Robison’s Motorcycle Sales And Service 50th Anniversary Party On March 16th.
Published by March 9th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Exhaust.I have a favor to ask all of you present in Daytona during Bike Week. To attend on Friday March 16th even for a short time if you are very busy,Robison’s Open House Party (11 am to 6 pm) to pay tribute to the 50th year that Joe Robison is in the motorcycle business. Almost all of […]
New Screamin’ Eagle Muffler Shields In Brushed Nickel Finish
Published by March 9th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The brushed nickel finish used by many custom builders on their exhaust system has arrived at Harley-Davidson. The Milwaukee company is now marketing new Screamin’ Eagle® Muffler Shields to complement he jet-black finish of Screamin’ Eagle Street Performance Mufflers. The warm, brushed finish is obtained by a unique electroless nickel plating. The rear shield features […]
The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one. Oscar Wilde The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary. Donald Kendall Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers When I was young, I observed that nine […]
Daytona Bike Week. First Deadly Crash Involves Well Known Members Of The Custom Motorcycle Industry.
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.I am sad to report that Wednesday evening March 7, 2012 around 8.15 pm, Keith and Amber Brinton from Diamond Heads in Las Vegas were involved in an accident in Port-Orange (South Of Daytona Beach) while traveling together northbound on the same motorcycle on Ridgewood Avenue. They were struck from behind by a Lincoln Expedition […]
Exclusive. Billy Lane Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Bike In Progress.
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.As I reported on January 30, 2012 four builders including Billy Lane are building each a tribute bike for the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder. Each builder was assigned a military theme and the 4 bikes will be unveiled on May 26 in Washington DC before touring the country for everybody to admire. Prison officials […]
How Unknown Choppers Succeeded At Having This Trike Project 100% Financed By Others
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Unknown Choppers, a Texas shop building custom choppers and frames, was looking to fund a new project called Frantom-R, an aggressive looking and sounding enclosed trike intended to provide a driving experience like no other. motorcycle or trike. Its features include a full roll cage, seat with seat belt, touch screen radio, GPS navigation, a […]
Hero MotoCorp To Buy Ducati? The Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer is in talks with several banks on raising funds for a potential acquisition of the Italian motorcycle maker Ducati Holding SpA. Private equity firm Investindustrial Holdings SpA, is looking to sell Ducati, and expects €1 billion ($1.32 billion) or 3 times its initial investment, […]
Jims has an excellent proven track record with race engines and based on this experience just released a new 135″ (2.2-liter) monster that you can bolt right into a stock frame. Built around a 4-5/16” Bore x 4-5/8” Stroke, it’s a “thick wall” engine with larger cylinders and increased fin pack for better cooling. Other […]
Marlon Brando Estate And Harley-Davidson Settle Lawsuit About Brando Boots
Published by March 7th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.On May 18, 2011, I reported that Brando Enterprises LP filed a suit against Harley-Davidson Inc. (and Wolverine Worldwide Inc, which makes Harley shoes) and sought financial damages, including profits made as a result of the use without authorization of the Brando name for a pair of Harley Boots. The Brando name had already been licensed to […]
Daytona Bike Week. Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time. Thursday March 15, 2012
Published by March 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Thursday March 15, from 12 pm to 4 pm all the usual suspects of the custom motorcycle scene will gather around bitching bikes at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time. A major event during Daytona Bike Week, the show/exhibition/happening (call it the way you want) keeps the same informal formula: custom builders, pros and amateurs, showing […]
In the race among all-electric motorcycle manufacturers to produce a bike with enough juice for speed and travel range on a single charge, Zero Motorcycles just launched in North America a new model called the Zero S. The manufacturer claims that this 2012 model is capable of covering up to 114 miles or about 180km […]
Ground Effect For Your Harley-Davidson Bagger
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.To visually lower your bagger, these 2.75″ extensions will not giving you more packing volume, but a cool bagger ground effect . They just easily bolt-on to your stock bags and being aluminum made you don’t have to paint them. Fit 1993 and up touring Harleys, except Road King. Available in raw aluminum, with or […]
Solving The Problem Of A Homeless Motorcycle
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Riding back home. No room in the garage to park your motorcycle? This retractable cover and shelter to place on your driveway or along your house may be what you are looking for. Of course it’s waterproof, easy to use, keeping out weather, dust and debris, with the added feature of cross-ventilation preventing any inside […]
Old Motorcycle Magazines. Is Your Motorcycle In It?
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Not to promote anyone in particular on eBay, but just because I know many of you are into collecting old print magazines, this online ad proposes 88 Street Chopper magazines, from 1970 onwards, all new because unread (!) and still in perfect condition. So, if you want to see and remember how bikes were looking […]
Harley-Davidson New FXRG Leather Jacket With Pocket System And Helmet
Published by March 6th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.Reengineered with the newest materials and technology, the new men’s FXRG Leather Jacket with Pocket System (P/N 98040-12VM, starting at $695) is stated to deliver the next generation of riding performance. The waterproof cowhide leather is bonded to a Cocona® membrane with a Cocona-embedded mesh lining for unmatched breathability and ultimate wind- and waterproofing. A […]
Exquisite 1976 Triumph Bonneville T140
Published by March 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I met for the first time bike builder Yuri Shif in 2010 at the Sturgis AMD Championship Of Bike Building while judging his kinetic creation called “The Machine“, the kind of contraption you never forget once you saw it. Working his craft from his native east europe country of Belarus (it’s located south of Russia […]
