The Rat’s Hole Show used to be a one-day event, the last Saturday of Bike Week. Then it went to 2 bike shows. And now this year, Ted Smith and crew will have 5 events using the Coca Cola Pavillion at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona as the Rat Fest’s headquarters. Saturday February 27th: Part 1 […]
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Daytona Bike Week Rat Fest. A 5-Day Event.
Published by February 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.High End Brass Motorcycle Parts
Published by February 17th, 2010 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Because of their old times and warm feel, brass parts are available everywhere ready to give your bike the sought-after retro look. But none look as refined – or precious – as the ones offered by Italian designer Kustom Tech. These knurled grips are machined from billet brass with a satin finish, fit 1″ handlebars, […]
From Hubless Motorcycle To Hubless Bicycle
Published by February 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Don’t know for sure where these mechanical engineering students got their inspiration, but I can guess and you too… They were 9 working on the project, had one semester to build something original and functioning to deserve to major in their specialty. Much more time and manpower than any builder completing a full blown hubless […]
Joke Of The Week. How to explain What You Do For a living.
Published by February 17th, 2010 in Editorial.When you go to parties, people always ask what you do for a living. When you tell them “direct marketing” they will nod and you will know they are clueless. People don’t really know the difference between the various flavors of marketing & advertising. And book definitions don’t always help. So below is a more pragmatic […]
Big Dog Motorcycles New $21,000 Chopper
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Last Friday I published the unofficial picture taken at the Indianapolis Dealer Expo. Today, Big Dog Motorcycles officially announces the upcoming introduction of its lower price model based on its popular chopper-style platform. Simply called the Big Dog Chopper and available in May, 2010, this new model is marketed as a high-style, high-quality Big Dog […]
Rooster Custom Cycles Acquires Perse Performance
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Controls, Customs, Editorial, Suspension and Wheels.You remember Perse Performance and its line of high end billet aluminum triple trees, front ends, controls and wheels. As a matter of fact I was distributing their parts. Then, a long 5 years silence… So, I was intrigued when I found out at the V-Twin Expo that a company called Rooster Custom Cycles was […]
The Birth Of A New Woman Of Harley
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Editorial, Painters and Videos.As I reported, David Uhl just released “Stella“, his latest painting belonging to the series “Women of Harley” But this time, for your viewing pleasure, David did something a little different. While he was painting he stopped every few minutes to take a picture of his progress. All of these images have been compiled to create a fast-frame […]
Spanish Custom Motorcycle Scene
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Don’t hear much about the Spanish Custom Motorcycle Scene. Two weeks ago was the Iberian Bike Week with local builders competing in the AMD Spain Championship Of Bike Building to win a trip to the World Championship in Sturgis this coming August. Quite a few strange machines among the 60 registered competitors. The big winner, […]
Indian Motorcycle Charlotte Best Exterior Design And Top 100 US Dealer
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Like the V-Twin Expo, the International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis gives every year its share of awards. Congratulations to Mark Moses, owner and general manager of Indian Motorcycle Charlotte of Lowell, NC whose dealership was awarded the prestigious “TOP 100 DEALER” designation by Dealernews magazine.
New Garmin Zumo 220 GPS Device for Motorcycles
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.When it comes to GPS device most people think about cars. As a matter of fact the sales of GPS devices conceived for motorcycle use is getting huge. Of course, bikers have a different set of needs, of course robustness and water resistant. This new Garmin Zumo 220 GPS can even endure fuel splashes and […]
Kilby Deuce Handmade Motorcycle Parts
Published by February 15th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Here is a a very good address for some very cool handmade parts that you will find nowhere else. They are quite original and go from handlebars to license plate mounts, from fittings and bungs to fuel gauges and valves to bolt-on and weld-on risers. Call Marc at: 757 620 9538 Kilby Deuce
Liquid Illusions Motorcycle Art
Published by February 14th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.Long time I didn’t introduce you to a new painter. Darren Williams originally from Boston moved to St Louis in 1990 where he started his career as an illustrator and a part time painter at his stepfather’s body shop. He started Liquid Illusions in 1999 and during these last 2 years has painted a lot of […]
Jay Leno Greens His Big Dog Garage
Published by February 14th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Videos.According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.) Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women. In addition to the United States, Valentine’s Day is […]
Performance Machine New “Platinum Cut” Style Wheel
Published by February 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Roland Sands designed, and of course machined and sold by Performance Machine, this new “Platinum Cut” style is pushing the envelop regarding the level of detailing you can add to a custom motorcycle wheel. You already know about the “Contras Cut” look originally introduced by PM . Now the “Platinum Cut” brings some more refinement […]
Harley-Davidson At 2010 Daytona Bike Week. Austerity.
Published by February 13th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.There will be no official Harley-Davidson events at the Ocean Center this year. New for 2010, Harley-Davidson will hold Daytona Bike Week 2010 events at both the Daytona International Speedway and at a new location in Riverfront Park on Beach Street across from Daytona Harley-Davidson. Harley-Davidson events at the Daytona International Speedway from Saturday, Feb. […]
A Bronze Sculpture To Honor Burt Munro
Published by February 13th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Burt Munro’s enthusiasm, determination, persistence, ingenuity is fascinating and inspiring for all of us. And it is definitely time for his native country of New Zealand to honor him. A larger-than-life bronze sculpture of Burt Munro on his modified Indian motorcycle might soon be gracing the park of the city of Invercargill where he was […]
Big Dog Motorcycles Introducing A $21,000 Chopper Today At The Indianapolis Dealer Expo.
Published by February 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You remember the letter of Sheldon Coleman, CEO of Big Dog Motorcycles, that I published on January 6th. In it, he explained the reasons why Big Dog Motorcycles decided to skip last weekend Cincinnati V-Twin Expo and instead took the decision to exhibit its line up at the Indianapolis Powersports Dealer Expo. Well, the show […]
Paughco Powdercoated 40-Spoke Chrome Wheels
Published by February 12th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Want to sell more spoke wheels? Powdercoat them (rim & hub) in the 2 basic colors than bikers love. Works well on new old school style bikes. Each Paughco rim and outer portion of the hub is powder coated, while spokes and inner hub section are fully chromed. For the front you can order in […]
Gun Comb. To Get Yourself In More Trouble.
Published by February 12th, 2010 in Editorial and Merchandise.Because you just don’t get enough chances already to be arrested, this new gun-shaped grooming accessory will increase your probability to be harassed and eventually be arrested for a violation that only your police officer knows. If he thinks that it’s a real gun he may even shoot you and front of a judge find […]
Myrtle Beach Spring Rally. What’s Going On?
Published by February 12th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Already down during these last years, the 2009 city of Myrtle Beach political maneuvers has lowered even more the Spring rally attendance. And in mid-February nobody knows for sure what’s going to happen for the 2010 edition. Originally a local Harley Dealers event, even Harley-Davidson Motor Company didn’t make a definitive commitment and is still […]
New Avon Storm 2 Ultra Tyres. Wet Weather Capability Included.
Published by February 11th, 2010 in Editorial and Wheels.At the Avon booth during last weekend V-Twin Expo was featured the new Storm 2 Ultra tyres for riders wanting at the same time grip, mileage and wet weather capability. They are conceived to feel as good in the rain than on dry pavement. Thanks to the Tri Compound design along with Avon’s patented Advanced Variable […]
Tonight. Paul Teutul Jr. Says Good Bye And Makes A Life Changing Announcement.
Published by February 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.Matt Chun, digital publicist of the “American Chopper” series, just sent me an email to remind me you that the end has come for the TV show. Tonight, Paul Teutul Junior. gathers the family together (without Dad) and makes a life changing announcement (can you guess?) This Thursday evening February 11th on TLC at 9 pm EST / 8 pm […]
Pieces Of My Heart. Not A Love Story. To Make You Mad, Laugh And Cry.
Published by February 11th, 2010 in Books and Editorial.Why a biography where motorcycles are just in the background and are not the main topic of this book should be mentioned in my Blog? Because some life stories need to be told to as many as possible, and I am proud of helping spread the word about Katy Ishee blistering ride of unwed motherhood, […]
Licks Cycles Custom Hand Pinstriped Biltwell Motorcycle Helmets.
Published by February 10th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Painters.The helmets are from Biltwell. The custom pinstriping or leafing (silver or gold) is hand drawn by some of the best in the business selected by Licks Cycles. They fit the Kustom Kulture lifestyle and you should own at least a couple for yourself and your gal and another couple to decorate your bachelor pad. […]
Michael Lichter Sturgis 2010 Motorcycle Art Exhibition
Published by February 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Saturday at the V-Twin Expo, photographer Michael Lichter announced the theme of his next art exhibition in Sturgis at the Buffalo Chip. The exhibit will focus on the explosion of interest and the passion for custom motorcycles seen over the last 30-years. Named “Eternal Combustion – 30 in the Wind”, it poses the question, […]
