It’s official. China has now taken over Japan as the largest producer of motorcycles in the world. 50 million motorcycles are produced worldwide, and China is stated to manufacture at least 27.5 million of them, or a little more than 50% of the total world production. China has more than 130 motorcycle brands, for now […]
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China Is Now The World’s Largest Motorcycle Producer. Harley-Davidson To Manufacture In China?
Published by December 16th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Reorganization At Kiwi Indian Motorcycles
Published by December 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It never been officially disclosed until now. Ivar Natin, a former customer a long time friend of Mike Tomas at Kiwi Indian Motorcycles and later a technical writer for his Indian Replica components, has taken over the company parts division, now a separate entity under the name of Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Parts Co. The new […]
Long before motorcycle companies declared women the new emerging market, a few of them were relentlessly promoting the sport to their sisters through speaking engagements, writing, reporting and the creation of female rider magazines. Genevieve Schmitt is one of them, and using her television producing background coupled with her passion for riding, she became very […]
Cheapest And Most Unuseful Christmas Gift. The Egg Cuber.
Published by December 16th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Our planet keeps turning round, but is it a new world order where everything has to change and eggs have to be square? Maybe you don’t like curves (which I doubt…) or you just want to impress her (or him) at your first breakfast at home together. Welcome to the Egg Cuber, a device doing […]
BAKER Drivetrain Offering Tech Seminars At Dealerships
Published by December 15th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.BAKER Drivetrain is teaming up with H-D Dealers to offer tech seminars in your city. Bert Baker himself and part of his crew are right now touring the Mid West to bring you the latest information and innovations in the world of motorcycle drivetrain. Hear the BAKER Drivetrain story from Bert BAKER himself and while you’re […]
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it. WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint […]
2010 Yokohama Show. Gas Tank Paint Job Contest.
Published by December 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.I let you find out which art is from a Japanese artist. Easy…(Photography by official Mooneyes photographer Shogo Nakao)
Harley-Davidson From The Point Of View Of The Investor.
Published by December 14th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.Among many data that Wall Street analysts and investors closely track are the various company margins. Gross margin, operating margin and net margin (see definitions at bottom of this post). If they increase or fall, they want to know why. Healthy margins, either constant (expenses and revenues increase by the same percentage) or increasing over time, are […]
From left to right, and top to bottom. Cuba (Moto Guzzi), Costa Rica (Suzuki), China (Honda), Italy (Moto Guzzi), Barbados (Suzuki), Argentina (Moto Guzzi). Soon, more countries.
El Diablo Kustom Street Tracker Kawasaki.
Published by December 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Alex Patrocinio is a faithful reader from Spain who is the publisher of El Diablo Magazine, a publication about our Kustom Kulture. From his headquarters in beautiful Barcelona, he sent me an email, a little bit shy and apprehensive, asking me what I thought about this 1975 Kawasaki KZ 400 that he had built as […]
Hellrazor Handlebar And Control Kits For Your Harley Bagger
Published by December 12th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Hawg Halters (HHI) offers a simple package handlebars + hand controls already preassembled, including a complete internal wiring harness with factory Plug and Play connections. Just bolt-on these bars, connect to the stock Harley-Davidson connectors, run your clutch and front brake (s) lines and you are ready to go. 3 models of bars in 1 […]
Christmas Gift. Converse Meets Schott Leather Biker Jacket
Published by December 12th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Schott NYC Leather Jacket and Converse Chuck Taylor, 2 famous brands with deep roots in American culture. Schott unveiled in 1928 the first leather motorcycle jacket, which became the “Perfecto” in the 1950s, an iconic symbol of rebellion. Since 1908 Converse produces shoes nearly ubiquitous in American life. A collaboration between these 2 companies takes […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger Motorcyclist Of the Year. The AMA Annual Award is given every year to the person who has had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling, for better or worse. Congratulations to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose signature is on a controversial law to regulate motorcycle exhaust systems to address excessive motorcycle […]
Jillian Michaels To All Women. Gear Up And Get Behind The Handlebars.
Published by December 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When you are a renown fitness trainer, an avid motorcyclist and a spokesperson for the Harley-Davidson Garage Party Month events, I guess the Milwaukee bike model you should choose must have the word Muscle in its name. Recently, 36-year old Jillian Michaels took possession of a brand new Harley V-Rod Muscle customized by the team of […]
A DEA officer stops at a ranch in Texas, and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, “I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.” The rancher says, “Okay , but don’t go in that field over there,” as he points out the location. The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, ” […]
Harley-Davidson Road King Classic Leather Saddlebag Audio System
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Cycle Sounds just introduced a Bagger Audio System specifically conceived for the leather bags of the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic. This new kit is using a revolutionary speaker bezel design enabling 6” x 9” speakers to be integrated with an existing set of leather saddlebags without changing the look of the bike, or adding bulk […]
On Time For The Holidays. David Uhl Biker Apparel
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Merchandise and Painters.When I published a preview of David Uhl Works new line of apparel, most of you were unable to order directly from the website because the first run of shirts was a limited quantity and demand was too high to fill up all orders. Starting today and just on time for the holidays, you can order all […]
Introduction To An All Original 1913 Harley-Davidson
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Great narration to introduce you to 1 of the 3 known all original 1913 Harley-Davidsons.
Best Buy. Any S&S Engine Keychain Or Zipper Pull. $9.95. Free Pin. Free Shipping.
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.No question. They are the best biker gifts for the price. At $9.95 a piece with a free pin for each order and free shipping in the US, you could make a lot of your friends happy without breaking the bank. Motorcycle Dealers, I would a little gift to say thank you to all those […]
Harley-Davidson To Launch New 1200 Custom Model With Associated Factory Customization Program
Published by December 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In February 2011, Harley-Davidson is going to launch a new “1200 Custom Motorcycle”. Although I don’t have any specific info about this new model, nor it seems any Harley dealer at this time, the very interesting part is that in conjunction with this new model, the factory is going to launch a H-D1 customization program […]
In a former post, I already introduced you to “The One”. But since then I got a few more details and pictures with a new paint job, I share now with you. It’s the work of Erbacher a.k.a. Fast Attack AG, in northern Switzerland very close to the German border, a shop specializing in hand-made […]
Since you know that my passion is good design with some irreverent style, what about a 4-wheeled chair that you could “race”, Ben-Hur style, although evidently it’s not its purpose. More a chair to show your guests or clients that you have quite a sense of humor. It works well too for fast trips to the fridge […]
The Secret Life Of Cris Sommer Simmons
Published by December 8th, 2010 in Books, Editorial and Events.New female riders can find inspiration in the accomplishments of many other women who since the beginning of the last century have decided to follow their dreams and dared to live their lives on their own terms around motorcycles. Although all have a different personality they share common attributes, independence, courage and a very special […]
Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip And Legends Ride On TV
Published by December 8th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.A short post to let you know that the Legendary Buffalo Chip and the 2010 Legends Ride will be featured on “Sturgis the Wild Ride” airing on the Travel Channel tomorrow Thursday, December 9th. Check your local listings for times on Travel Channel Website.
Soon it may be difficult to get a polished or chrome wheel! Sinister Wheels add to the very wide choice you already have when choosing a black wheel with its Black Series line. The new model to join the line has a classic/timeless appeal and is called the Image Wheel. Like all the other models […]
Ateliers Ruby. New Custom Helmets. New Distributors. New Flagship Store.
Published by December 7th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Three years ago, I introduced you to Les Ateliers Ruby, a leading brand for exceptional custom and limited edition helmets. Inspired by Steve McQueen, Science Fiction…and the great tradition of French luxury, Ruby has for motto: “Good looks and safety for all the road heroes and heroines”. Helmets are fabricated from carbon fiber, and include chrome […]
