You love racing, all kinds of racing. What about the way it was in the early 60’s and 70’s. In automobile competition, safety was an after thought. Mechanical failure, lethal track design, and lack of training caused many young drivers to perish on the track, right before fans eyes. Each Grand Prix was the most […]
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Grand Prix. The Killer Years. Tonight Sunday March 4th, 2012 On Discovery Velocity.
Published by March 4th, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.Appeals Board Will Hear Challenge to Sturgis Trademarks. The petition to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the two registered trademarks Sturgis and Black Hills has been accepted and will be heard, and it’s good news for the group “Concerned Citizens for Sturgis” opposing “Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc” (SMRI). Opponents to the trademarks […]
Café Racer Style Seat For Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Published by March 3rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Are you into Café Racers? Do you love to ride your Harley Sportster for short, sharp speed trips from one bar to another like a British Ton-Up of the 70’s counter culture? Mustang released a new and comfort improved seat to make you feel like riding during the Cafe Racer bygone era. 11.5” wide. It […]
There Is No Stereotypical Harley-Davidson Biker
Published by March 3rd, 2012 in Builders and Editorial.It’s what Harley tries to demonstrate in this new commercial. Some real truth about how different from each other can be Harley riders. “E Pluribus Unum”. In Latin, it means “one, out of many…”
Postcards From The Swiss Performance Show
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Did you know that Switzerland is the only country outside the US where Harley-Davidson tops other brands in terms of new sales? In the Swiss Confederation, Harley market share is 20%! A country loving American V-Twins with a yearly show in Zurich called Swiss Performance (Feb. 16-18) where these pictures were taken. Of course, also […]
BAKER Bully Primary Cover For Touring 2007-Up Models
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.An enclosed primary cover is the biggest, most visible piece of motorcycle architecture on the left side of your touring bike and the new one introduced in 2007 by Harley-Davidson on its 6-speed tourer models is particularly bland. Two good reasons to upgrade and replace it. Combining form and function, BAKER”s Bully Primary Cover is […]
Broadcast Of 2011 Live Performances From The Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip Begin This Sunday March 4th on HDNet
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Rod Woodruff, president of The Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip announced the premiere broadcast dates for 4 live concert performances recorded in high definition during the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Called the Sturgis concert series at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. The shows will be broadcast in high definition on HDnet. The first, the LIVE concert performance […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Victory Activities March 10-17.
Published by March 1st, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.March 10-17. Victory Demo Rides at Daytona Motor Speedway. Be one of the first to test ride the 2013 Victory Judge or other Victory models in Datona. Victory will be taking ride photos all week long that you can download and share with online friends. Get your picture on a Victory ride. March 13. Victory […]
Twisted Mind Billet Aluminum Parts
Published by March 1st, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.During the last 5 years, from their 10,000-square-foot Gilbert, Arizona facility Precision Billet has machined some of the fines quality and innovative billet parts, marketed under their own brand name or as signature products for other well known companies. For those in custom billet aluminum custom parts, they released several lines of very twisted parts. […]
Jay Allen To Emcee The Nights Of The Boot Hill Saloon During Daytona Bike Week 2012
Published by March 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.If you are in Daytona Beach for Bike Week looking for some downtown entertainment, walk down Main Street, south side, until you reach the iconic Boot Hill Saloon. The Boot Hill Saloon is the long standing traditional first stop when you arrive at Daytona and the ultimate biker hangout on Main Street. Jay Allen, known […]
Harley Biker With “No Tag” License Plate Gets Tickets For Vehicles He Doesn’t Own
Published by March 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Videos.Kirk Thor is a doctor in Texas who loves using vanity plates on his vehicles, including on his Harley-Davidson. He paid extra to get “No Tag” on his Harley. When writing tickets for cars without license plates.police officers and deputies are writing down “No Tag” in the plate description. So, he receives tickets from all […]
Moto Mucci Urban Vintage Custom Honda CX500
Published by February 29th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Your first custom built may be either your last one or the beginning of a long series. You are looking at the 1st creation of Dave Mucci and I can already tell you that it will not be his last one. Under the influence of a professor teaching him a class in motorcycle design while […]
Daytona Broken Spoke Chopin’ Block Ride-In Bike Show
Published by February 29th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Friday March 16th, 2012, the Broken Spoke Saloon of Daytona organizes a “Chopin’ Block” ride-in bike show. Sign-in is 3 pm to 6 pm with awards (made by Fab Kevin) given away at 7.45 pm. Door prizes and an Evil Engineering belt drive system will be awarded to one of the show entries. Other […]
Strokers Dallas Has 3 Job Openings. Rush To Apply.
Published by February 29th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Because so many still have a tough time finding a job corresponding to their qualification, I will make an exception and run again a classified, this time for Strokers Dallas. Rick Fairless is offering 3 full time positions. 1- An experienced Metal Fabricator/Welder. 2- An experienced Motorcycle Technician. 3- An experienced Tattoo Artist. In addition […]
ThunderMax Performance for Harley-Davidson® EFI Trike Models
Published by February 28th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Funny to realize that trike owners erroneously think that what works for 2-wheel motorcycles will not necessarily work on their 3-wheelers…Regarding dramatically improving throttle response and overall performance, ThunderMax with AutoTune for Harley-Davidson® EFI Trike Models replaces the factory ECM with the user-friendly ThunderMax ECM.
Harley-Davidson Sparkling Old-School Metal-Flake Paint Jobs in 12 Color Combinations
Published by February 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.Metal flake, an iconic design element of the ’70s, is back in the 2012 Harley-Davidson Color Shop offering. Twelve sparkling two-tone Hardy Candy Flake Core Series with full paint sets ranging in price from 2,299.95 to $4,399.95. Hardy Candy Flake is created in a multi-step process that begins by laying several passes of silver micro […]
Leading Lady Cris Sommer Simmons By David Uhl
Published by February 28th, 2012 in Books, Editorial, Events and Painters.While in Sturgis, I saw David Uhl still working on this new masterpiece oil painting named “leading Ladies” The idea for this portrait of Cris Sommer-Simmons germinated when David joined both the start and finish of the inaugural Cannonball Run, in which Cris was the only American woman toparticipated. Her impressive 20th place finish paid […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Hall Of Fame 2012 Inductees
Published by February 28th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.It is the time of the year when Christine Paige Diers, Executive Director of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame, announces this year’s inductees to both the Sturgis Hall Of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. Below her press release. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals […]
How come I have forgotten about this cute boardtracker sitting since a long time in my digital files. The kind of bike you imagine could have been discovered in an old barn in the middle of nowhere, then immaculately restored after months of intense labor. As a matter of fact, “Ode To A Legend” was […]
Selling Motorcycles, Parts And Accessories To Generation C
Published by February 26th, 2012 in Editorial.The letter C (as connected, or computer control key) is the one officially chosen by Nielsen to represent the generation born between the launch of the VCR and the commercialization of the Internet. These unique consumers between the age of 18 and 34 are taking very seriously information content and their personal connections with each […]
Daytona Bike Week Harley-Davidson Activities (March 10-17, 2012)
Published by February 26th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During Daytona Bike Week, official Harley-Davidson events will be held again both at the Riverfront Park on Beach Street and at the Daytona International Speedway. Riverfront Park On Beach Street (9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily) H-D1 Factory Customization display. The latest in parts and Accessories. Harley Owners Group (HOG) Commemorative Pin Stop. Women’s area […]
Rivera Primo TransparaGuard For Your Open Belt System
Published by February 25th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.We all know that open belt systems look very cool, but moving parts being exposed can be quite dangerous for your left foot and leg… Moving belts love so much your pants. Yes, injuries happen. Some belt guards and covers minimize this risk, but what they provide in extra security goes against the beautiful appearance […]
Harley-Davidson Modernized York Plant. Exporting The American Dream…
Published by February 25th, 2012 in Builders and Videos.2012 Daytona Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show And Cafe Racer Showdown
Published by February 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Rat’s Hole Show, the Grand Daddy of all custom motorcycles competition will be held on Saturday March 17th, 2012, from 10 am to 5 pm. Same location and formula: great setup at the Daytona Lagoon Waterpark (public entrance on Earl Street next to Parking) and a plethora of custom bikes from Bobbers to Choppers […]
2012 Harley-Davidson New Bike Sales Up About 30%. Inventories Sharply Down.
Published by February 24th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.From January 1st through mid-February 2012, a Harley-Davidson dealerships survey by Wisconsin-based Robert W. Baird, a wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm, reveals that sales of new motorcycles were up about 30% nationwide. A renewed consumer confidence (unemployment at a 4-year low, positive US stock market with Dow Jones Index up […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Jasmine Cain To Rock The World Famous Iron Horse Saloon.
Published by February 24th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Looking for the “music hot spot” in Daytona this year? The World Famous Iron Horse Saloon knows what you want and booked Jasmine Cain to be to take over most of the headlining shows this year. Now you can see the wildly entertaining rock show that you’ve seen in the afternoon sun moving to after […]
