An article published on February 11, 2011 in the Daytona Beach News Journal states that City Commissioner Pam Woods is suggesting to the city’s elected officials ” to outlaw the outdoor salespeople to return the tavern-dominated Main Street to the days when it included a mix of businesses and drew people 365 days a year.”
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Daytona Beach Contemplating Banning Temporary Vendors On Main Street
Published by February 15th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Designed by the trio Meixner, Cockerell and Landgraf, the Megola was produced between 1921 and 1925 in Munich, Germany. The 640 cc rotary engine was mounted within the front wheel and was made of 5 cylinders with side-mounted valves and it displaced 640 cc. The crankshaft was the front axle, which remained stationary while the cylinders […]
Ultima Expands Its Line Of Open Belt Drive Primary Systems
Published by February 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Ultima announces an expanded number of applications for their popular Open Belt Primary Systems. They all offer a 6061-T6 billet aluminum backing plate and the option of four outboard support designs for maximum horsepower transfer. Ultima 3.35″ Belt Drive Kits for Softails & Dynas. These systems will fit both Evo and TwinCam setups. There is […]
Harley-Davidson Sponsor Of A Completely Revised Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
Published by February 15th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Company will provide marketing and promotional support for a new 2011 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. The event has been completely changed from last year and from what was initially announced for the 2011 edition. Under Harley-Davidson’s support and guidance the event will begin in Phoenix, Arizona, (no more San Diego) and travel through all […]
Marc Cluzet. Graphist. Illustrator. Tons Of Talent.
Published by February 15th, 2011 in Customs and Editorial.Looking for a logo, a paint job theme, a tee-shirt graphic, an event poster illustration, etc?.Let’s give a big international professional push to Marc Cluzet. He is based in France, but with internet, he is sitting next to you to satisfy all your creative wants and needs. Marc Cluzet.
Motorcycles never die and when they are revived they are painstakingly restored to look as brand new or re-dressed to look even better than the originals. This 1965 BSA Lightning belongs to the second category and is a very fine example of custom vintage motorcycle work. 3 weeks ago, its builder Jesse Bassett from the […]
They Got The Right Idea. They Still Ride Motorcycles. And It Will Be Us…
Published by February 14th, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.It doesn’t matter that the characters and motorcycles are not American. A lesson about getting on with living. A very inspirational video created by a famous Taiwan Ad Creative Director. Watch…
Latest Technology Carbon Fiber Wheel
Published by February 13th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Met for the 1st time Michael Kamalian from Revolution Cycle Manufacturing during the 2005 V-Twin Expo where he was exhibiting his first custom motorcycle fitted with his own carbon fiber parts, frame, tank, wheels etc. Seven years later we talked again at the same last weekend V-twin Expo and Michael gave me an update on […]
Alert. Motorcycle Checkpoints On Your Way To Daytona Bike Week.
Published by February 12th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.From Dan Forrest, State Director of A.B.A.T.E. Georgia. “Motorcycle Checkpoints to begin in March. As many of you know, the State of Georgia received $70,000.00 from the NSTB for Motorcycle ONLY Safety Check Points. They will stop all Motorcycles at these Check Points.
New RAW 1 Exhaust System By BUB Enterprises
Published by February 12th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.BUB Enterprises teamed up with Holeshot Choppers to design and manufacture this new aggressive look 2-1 exhaust system named the RAW 1. These pipes can be used as a high performance exhaust option for tHarley-Davidson FXR’s (all years Evo), FXST’s (1995-2011) and Dyna’s (forward and mid controls for 1995 to 2005 and 2006 to 2011)
Chrysler. Imported From Detroit. Superb.
Published by February 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.If you belong to the 111 million viewers who watched last weekend Green Bay vs. Pittsburgh Super Bowl XLV you probably saw this Chrysler commercial. Best American car ad I have ever seen. I love it because it’s not only about Chrysler but Detroit. The tag line “Imported From Detroit” is pure creative genius. Worth […]
By definition, high performance, big inch motors run hotter than smaller, stock displacement motors and need more air to reduce their running temperature. A new and simple idea from JIMS USA, in collaboration with Cornerstone Metrology, is to let outside air flow through a nice looking “fin pack” design that you fit into the existing […]
Mubarak Steps Down. Congratulations People Of Egypt.
Published by February 11th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Exclusive. Big Dog Motorcycles Trying The Bike Kit Business.
Published by February 11th, 2011 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Events.As the US economy went into recession, demand for production custom built motorcycles fell with it. Many small producers of custom American V-Twin motorcycles disappeared, while others like Big Dog Motorcycles struggled to stay afloat. After several rounds of reorganization, a failed attempt to find an investor/partner, a test to sell a lower priced chopper at […]
Bean’re. Ex Marine Corp, self employed professional tourist, a nice character and familiar face in all US motorcycle rallies (and some abroad), a long distance rider on his chopped Harley Raod King, is going to taking a Big Plunge. No, not getting married. Him? Just taking a Big Polar Jump into the icy Ohio River […]
2011 Official Daytona Bike Week Drawing
Published by February 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s a tradition. Every year The Daytona Beach Community Foundation holds a drawing for the Official Bike Week Motorcycle. Always a beautiful custom motorcycle, this one built by Brass Balls Bobber & Choppers (model 69) and valued at $35,000. Features include: S&S 93” Flat-Side Shovelhead Engine, Polished BAKER Six-Speed Transmission, Delkron Inner Primary Cover, Barnett Scorpion […]
I know many of you dream of a wider choice of brass parts to retro-style your bike. These ones from forged brass construction by reputable motorcycle parts designer Italian Kustom Tech. To affirm your own style their Deluxe risers come in 3 different brass finishes: polished brass, satin brass, raw brass. Chrome and satin chrome […]
City Of Myrtle Beach Tweaking Its Motorcycle Noise Ordinance
Published by February 10th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Since September 2008 Myrtle Beach had a city ordinance limiting motor vehicles to a level of 89 decibels while the engine is running at idle speed. Such ordinance, among over 15 others, was openly the way mayor John Rhodes intended to eliminate any bike rally inside the city limits. And we know that he was […]
Erik Buell To Launch Street Bike At End Of Year
Published by February 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It was October 15, 2009. Harley-Davidson announced that Buell motorcycles were immediately discontinued. In a press conference the same day, a very emotional Erik Buell confirmed the news. Immediately, in the same city of East Troy, WI Erik founded Erik Buell Racing, a company not affiliated in any way with Buell® or Harley-Davidson, to produce […]
Exclusive Preview. New Acme Bobber And Chopper Loop Tail Frames.
Published by February 9th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.You are the 1st to see them. The official launch will be during Daytona Bike Week. Precision crafted by Acme Choppers at their New Hampshire Laconia shop, these new Loop Tail frames are designed to help you build the rigid Bobber or Chopper of your dreams. The Acme crew uses only American-made DOM tubing and […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by February 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.2011 Harley-Davidson Softail Recall. Citing the possibility of a deadly crash, Harley Davidson urges owners of 2011 Softails to check their mail for a recall notice. 6,964 owners are affected by the latest recall regarding their Softail manufactured between June and October 2010 (whose motorcycles feature security system kits accessories) These particular motorcycles feature a […]
Senior Versus Junior TV Series And Lawsuits. Reality Bites When Lights Go Out.
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Your favorite TV motorcycle show to hate, “Senior versus Junior”, an extension of “American Chopper”, drew to a close last Monday evening at 10 pm. Haters, don’t rejoice. Expect 100’s of hours of rerun, here in the US and abroad. Lovers, rejoice for exactly the same reason… The series ended with no closure between father […]
Motorsports Aftermarket Group To Expand In Japan
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), a family of leading brands and businesses in the Motorsport industry, is expanding its sales and marketing efforts in Japan and setting its sights on Asia’s recovering American motorcycle market. The MAG portfolio of brands include distribution and sales of Vance & Hines, Kuryakyn, Renthal, Progressive Suspension, Performance Machine, RSD, and Mustang […]
New Samson Exhaust. The Powerflow Generation 3. Listen To It.
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Who doesn’t want more power and “sound sexiness”? Samson just released a 3rd generation of its Powerflow exhaust systemt. The newly implemented and engineered PowerflowIII gets its power through a series of chambers (owner Kenny Price calls this the “Power Chamber”) which help condense and intensify exhaust flow and results in extremely high horsepower and […]
