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Coca-Cola® And Custom Chrome Ultimate Sturgis Road Trip Sweepstakes
Published by July 14th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Lorenzo Lamas Cycles And Pegram Racing Ducati To Launch Premium Sport Bikes And Products
Published by July 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lorenzo Lamas Cycles, the lifestyle brand founded by international celebrity and motorsports enthusiast, Lorenzo Lamas. and Foremost Insurance/Pegram Racing Ducati today announced a strategic partnership to develop and release signature custom motorcycles and aftermarket performance parts, apparel and other premium products to premium sportbike collectors and enthusiasts. According to Lorenzo Cycles founder, Lorenzo Lamas, “There’s […]
From Harley Rocker To Harley Chopper By An Official Harley-Davidson Dealer
Published by July 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Most of you will not build a bike from the ground up, just customize their stock Harley (although some projects need you to strip down the bike to bare frame…). And me I love to be aware of a nice custom Harley built by an official Harley-Davidson dealer. Less and less frequent in the US. […]
Sturgis Glencoe Camp Resort. Rock N’ Roll Festival Confirmed.
Published by July 13th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Rumors were running that the Glencoe Camp Resort had canceled all band performances during the Sturgis Rally. Owner Sean Clark denied all these rumors this morning in an interview with the Rapid City Journal. “A change in stage configuration for two headlining bands during a show on the Friday night of the rally and a […]
Opening Of The First India Harley-Davidson Dealership
Published by July 13th, 2010 in Builders and Events.Last Friday Harley-Davidson opened its first outlet in India. Though the company has identified dealers in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bangalore, the new outlet in Hyderabad “Banjara Harley-Davidson” became the first to start operations. The Harleys sold in India are for now made in the USA and shipped there assembled. It seems that Harley-Davidson has […]
Rock On! Vintage Microphone Taillight
Published by July 13th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Pure vintage-class rock’ n roll, this microphone taillight is dual function strong LED’s (running & brake light) It comes with a 2.5″ x 7/8″ (1/4″ thick) stamped stainless steel mounting bracket, a stainless steel button-head cap screw with a stainless locking nut and a special locking screw/nut which attaches the microphone to the bracket. Casing […]
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. Oglala Sioux Tribe Denies Any Relation With Organization.
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Editorial.Monday, July 13TH, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: HOKA HEY! A CHALLENGE OR A SCAM? For More Information Contact: Loretta Afraid Of Bear~Cook, OST Public Relations Ofc: (605) 867-5074 • Fax: (605) 867-6076 SD Cell: (605) 441-5692 • NE Cell: (308) 207-5732 Email: Loretta@oglala.org Website: http://www.oglalalakotanation.org/ So. DAKOTA, Pine Ridge – President Two Bulls: The […]
Must Be Motorcycle Industry Employment Week! Movers And Shakers. See Posts Below.
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Hope that it means that the motorcycle industry has bottomed out! Time to congratulate your friends of the industry mentioned in the 3 press releases below… Custom Chrome Inc., Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame, Big Dog Motorcycles. Who is next?
In the company’s constant effort to improve each key department with the best talent available, Custom Chrome today announces several new hirings and one international transfer to the Morgan Hill headquarters. 1- Gunnar Heinemeyer – Known to many Custom Chrome vendors and dealers as Gunnar is transferring his talents and expertise from the Custom Chrome […]
Joe Distefano Appointed Marketing and Sales Director Of Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Editorial.Joe Distefano will fill this newly-created position of Marketing and Membership Coordinator at the museum. The objective of the museum is to promote motorcycling and preserve its great history. “Joe brings over 30 years motorcycle industry experience to the table. In addition to a vast list of industry contacts and working relationships. He has the fundamental […]
Big Dog Motorcycles Reorganizes Its Management.
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.To better serve its customer base of over 70 U.S. dealers, and its expansion in international markets, Big Dog’s CEO Sheldon Coleman announced this morning 3 internal management promotions. 1- Matt Moore has been promoted to the new position of Director of Sales. He started with Big Dog Motorcycles in 2005 as an outside Sales Representative. His […]
I know that your eyes immediately focused on this very unusual gas tank. I bet, a crowd pleaser… Don’t know how each of the 4 bombs was fabricated, but yes each contain gas with the reserve in the front and a fuel pump to help the bike do its sparking and ticking.
Internet Domain Name Chop Magazine Is For Sale
Published by July 12th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.“Cyril…. I know you don’t normally post things for sale, but I am hopeful that someone in your community would be excited to acquire the internet domain name Chop Magazine for their interests. I have received a lot of emails about selling in the past and until now, have not been interested.
David Uhl’s 70th Sturgis Rally Commemorative Painting
Published by July 11th, 2010 in Editorial and Painters.You all know that this year is the 70th edition of the Black Hills Rally commonly called Sturgis Bike Week. In 1936, Clarence “Pappy” Hoel started an Indian dealership in Sturgis and formed the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club. Two years later, the City of Sturgis joined forces with the Jackpine Gypsies to hold the first “rally” […]
Exclusive. An Open Letter To My Readers From John White, CEO Of Hoka Hey Motor Company
Published by July 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening July 10, 2010, John White, who is a reader of my Blog, posted a very long comment (more of an open letter) below my morning post “Hoka Hey Challenge. The Questions Asked To Jim Red Cloud Durham“. I immediately informed John that I will re- publish as is his writing as a formal post so that none […]
New Triumph Motorcycles Teaser Marketing Campaign
Published by July 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles announced that the company will launch 2 brand new “Adventure Models” before the end of the year. And to build awareness, make all of us speculate of what it can be, how it will look, they built a website made to make you want to know more without telling you anything! I love […]
Solo Rider Best Friend. Hide Away Passenger Pegs.
Published by July 10th, 2010 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Yes, a motorcycle (with the exception of touring bikes) always looks better with a solo seat and no passenger pegs. But there are some people we want to give a ride to (or feel obliged to!) Resolving the issue of keeping a pretty bike without compromising your very important social life, here come the hide-away […]
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. The Questions Asked To Big Jim “Red Cloud” Durham.
Published by July 10th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Again, congratulations to all participants of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. No doubt that it has been an up lifting experience for many, if not all. Still many, participants. family, friends and observers have charged since before the start in Key West that this event was a scam and that the winner may never be […]
PR from Advanstar Communications. Advanstar is ceasing publication of its consumer custom sport bike magazine, 2Wheel Tuner. The September 2010 issue will be the final print edition of the magazine. The issue will be on-sale in early August. “We realized we needed to find a better way to give instant response and timely content to […]
How To Build A Cheap Chopper With A XS-650 Yamaha Engine
Published by July 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You loved the cool small chopper built using a Yamaha Xs-650 donor bike that I have featured during this last month. XS-650’s are widely available on eBay and elsewhere, are still relatively cheap and have the same minimalistic cool vibe that you get from the old Triumphs and BSA’s. So, are you ready to build […]
All brands and trademarks need to be protected and watched over. So, The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the most significant motorcycle event brand and two-wheel gathering in the world, is now defended by a new official non-profit organization formed on June 30, 2010.
New High Tech Girder Front End
Published by July 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Which style of front end are you going to pick for your next custom? Glide, Hydraulic, Springer or Girder? The first 3 styles are so popular that they can get quite boring to the eye. Designed properly a Girder offers a interesting appearance and good performance. Depending of your project you can go vintage style […]
1- Jesse James WCC Long Beach facility. Got several emails asking me if West Coast Choppers was closing or closed. Contacted Jesse. He immediately replied to me: “That is just people talking smack! We have to much work to close. Wishful thoughts by our competition!” End of the rumor 2- Honda to sharply cut motorcycle prices. […]
New Harley-Davidson Airstrike Wheel For Touring Models
Published by July 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Designed with wide open slots for visual lightness when this wheel is teamed with a low-profile front tire and polished brake rotors. Add some shimmer to a 2009-later Harley-Davidson Touring model but requires separate purchase of model-specific Wheel Installation Kits (See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.) Offered in high quality “Mirror Chrome” (P/N […]
Sexy Custom Bikes And Hot Running Models
Published by July 8th, 2010 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Is it too soon to buy a 2011 calendar? No, and for at least 2 reasons. First these 2 calendars feature a full 16-months starting in September preceding the cover year. Second, it’s never too soon to “rejuvenate” your office or garage with sexy pictures of the top custom winning v-twin motorcycles of the year […]
Big Dog Motorcycles® Announces European Distribution Of 4 Of Its Models
Published by July 7th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Legends Motorcycle Group GCV, with headquarters and warehousing in Belgium, will be distributing four of Big Dog’s models in Europe: the chopper-styled K-9; the long-and-low Wolf; the stylized Pitbull; and the high-style Coyote. For a US motorcycles manufacturer it’s not easy and it takes quite a long time to go through the European legislation maze […]
