I am sad to report that Wendell Smith passed away last Saturday February 4, 2012 from a heart attack. Smith was the owner of Rampage Wheels in Fullerton, CA and before that co-founder of Renegade Wheels. He had 35 years of experience in the Automotive and Motorcycle Wheel Manufacturing Industry and was very proud to […]
Author Archive for cyrilhuze
Death Of Wendell Smith Owner Of Rampage Motorcycle Wheels.
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.The Raven. A Brand New Motorcycle Combining Norton, Moto Guzzi, Honda And American Ingenuity.
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Yes, the Raven is a new motorcycle built from the ground up. Built the way motorcycles used to be manufactured, simple, light, fast and easy to handle. No hung decorative piece on this one. True visual pleasure of mechanical parts ready to work…Jeff Gundlach, the man behind this classic and functional creation loves choppers, most […]
2 Motorcycles Worth $1.5 M Stolen From Los Angeles Bel Air Home
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Two home invasion robbers kicked in the front door of a Bel Air Estates home, tied up a husband and threatened his wife, before making off with two rare motorcycles with a combined value of $1.5 million: a very rare 1914 Cyclone, like this one, and a vintage 1952 Honda racer. Police said the incident occurred […]
Jesse authorized me to publish this picture of him taken in 1995, I think the year we met for the 1st time in Daytona during Bike Week. He was 26 yo. Remember this style of bike? Seems to me that Jesse’s fashion was somewhat Seattle Grunge inspired (Kurt Cobain, Nirvana.) Time is flying…
The Revival Of Handy Industries, An American Classic.
Published by February 4th, 2012 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.On August 18, 2010 I announced that Handy Industries. a well-known name in the motorcycle industry for over 40 years, was closing its doors. At the time, a situation created by the economy in a downward spiral and foreign competition at an all-time high. Not willing to let an opportunity slip through their fingers, within […]
It is extremely rare that critics are unanimous in describing a book as absolutely magnificent. And because most of you love Steve McQueen as much as a person than as a film character, riding or not a motorcycle, I had to talk about it. Steve McQueen, The Actor And His Films, tracks his personal journey […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration. Let’s Party In 2013.
Published by February 4th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 2013, in a dozen of cities around the world of course including Milwaukee, Harley-Davidson will celebrate its 110th Anniversary. In Wisconsin, celebrations are set for August 29/September 1, 2013, in Rome Italy June 13-16, 2013 and other dates to be announced. Harley-Davidson also will celebrate globally the 30th anniversary of the Harley Owners Group […]
Corbin Reintroduces The World Famous Gunfighter Seat
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Mike Corbin created this seat in 1982. A timeless design that has been the most recognizable and revolutionary seat design to ever hit the motorcycle industry and probably the most copied. Corbin announced today the re-introduction of the famous Gunfighter, now available for 2006-2012 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna-Glide, Switchback and 2006-2008 Dyna Wide Glide models. Its […]
Japanese Domestic Motorcycle Sales Up 6.7%. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) released the overall domestic motorcycle sales for 2011 on Tuesday, reporting some positive numbers. For the first time in five years, the number of domestic sales from Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, which consist of the Big Four (Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha) and other smaller […]
Confederate X132 Hellcat On The Stand
Published by February 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Videos.The new evil looking Confederate X132 Hellcat has a big-boned drag racing chassis, unitizes engine, transmission, swing arm pigot and frame into a single core, and is powered by a 132″ square engine (4.4″ bore x 4.4″ stroke.) Watch and hear it running on the lift.
Harley Sportster Seventy-Two. Components.
Published by February 2nd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.New Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Harley-Davidson® Seventy-Two™ is a New Narrow Sportster in Sparkling Metal Flake Paint. A Sportster® on a trip back to the days when the cool kids rode a Sting-Ray and the big boys parked choppers in a row on the curb. Those motorcycles were long and lean; candy-apple color and gleaming chrome shimmering in hazy […]
New Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A stripped-down Softail with narrow styling with less chrome and retro details. Pare down a Harley-Davidson® Softail® motorcycle to its essential elements and you have the Slim. From its trimmed front fender to its narrow rear end, the Slim is a a back-to-basics motorcycle. You can call it stripped or old school. What’s left is […]
Coming Soon. New Baker Bully Primary For Touring Models.
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.For 2012 Baker Drivetrain is launching the Bully Primary to work with Harley FLT’s 2007 and later touring models. The mechanically potent design combines with a new removable inspection cover will allow for the use of a manual chain adjuster, also coming soon from BAKER. You get a sneak peek of the product. Stay tuned. […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Unveils Two New Custom Motorcycles. The Sportster Seventy Two And The Softail Slim.
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I pre-announced at beginning of the week, Harley-Davidson unveiled two new custom motorcycles. The Harley-Davidson® Seventy-Two™ and the Harley-Davidson Softail Slim. The Harley Sportster Seventy-Two™ is described by Harley as “a metal flake dream machine, a Sportster® on a trip back to the days when the cool kids rode a Sting-Ray and the big […]
Update About The Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Custom Build
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Yesterday Monday January 30, 2012, Billy Lane received a pile of parts for the Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary commemorative build. Steve Broyles of The Horse Backstreet Choppers Magazine had his first meeting with Billy to go over what else is needed for the build of a lifetime. The prison officials gave a tour to The […]
Harley Sportster New Cafe Racer Style Parts By Steve Storz
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Coming from the business of racing in the 70’s, Steve Storz passion for Harley Sportster racing & performance parts never weakened. Today, Storz Performance has developed a new line of Café Racer style accessories for use on 2004 to current model Harley–Davidson Sportsters.The bike featured here, the Storz SP1200RR, has been constructed to serve as […]
Crossroads At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip™. A New New Free-Access Vending, Entertainment and Dining Destination.
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®, the legendary campground, concert and entertainment venue that has for more than 30 years been a focal point of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, today announced development of a new commercial and entertainment area named the “Crossroads at the Buffalo Chip™”. The Crossroads development at the Buffalo Chip, located three miles outside […]
Zach Ness Explains What Inspired Him To Create His Custom Victory Judge
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders and Customs.Performance Machine Launches Its Biggest Catalog Ever. Promotes Kelli Murrow As Director Of Sales & Marketing
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Brakes, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.For more the 40 years, Performance Machine has been rolling along as the industry leader in brakes, wheels and performance accessories because of passion synonymous with the brand. “Our well-oiled operation is known for both its innovation and attention to details. a direct result of the top-notch people behind the brand” says company President Mark […]
Harley-Davidson Would Release 2 New 2012 Models. The Sportster Seventy Two And The Softail Slim.
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.I don’t publish rumors, but will (almost) always publish leaked information. Problem is that when this leak seems to come from Harley-Davidson headquarters it’s evidently impossible to get anyone to confirm in writing my information. But pictures just began to circulate on the web…During its February Winter Dealers Meeting, Harley-Davidson would announce 2 new 2012 […]
Sudco Advertising Campaign. Treated Well Whatever The Size Of Your Order.
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Jim Gianatsis, Creative Director and Photographer at Gianatsis Design Design Associates is proud to have produced this new 2012 marketing campaign for his client Sudco. And he should be because it is the proof that sometimes not showing the products you sell may be a better marketing strategy to clearly deliver your “unique selling proposition” […]
The New Fat Daddy Ridewright Wheels
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.None of our current wheel manufacturers has re-invented the wheel, but little by little many of them bring their small improvements. Ridewright Wheels (notice that the brand name is now 1 word instead of 2), is pushing to the next level of quality, of compatibility and of customization in introducing by Spring a new concept. […]
SMRi Opposes Attempt By “Concerned Citizen” To Seize Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Goodwill
Published by January 30th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.This press release was sent to me by the press person of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. (SMRI) I publish it as is, mentioning, if necessary, that the statements of opinion it contains are of course those of SMRI, not mine. Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. (SMRi), a non-profit with the mission of enhancing and growing the […]
The Best Of Italy Verona’s Motor Bike Expo
Published by January 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Italy Verona’s Motor Bike Expo (January 20-22) is always showcasing a very large contingent of some of the best custom motorcycles in the world. Usually, brand new creations coming from all over Europe and the rest of the world that later you will be able to admire in other US bike shows and print […]
