California professional and backyard builders have now a new reliable and reasonably priced motor option to make their custom ride C.A.R.B. compliant. Ultima just informed me that their carbureted engines can be sold in the State Of California without you risking big fines… and worse. But I have to mention and underscore that in California […]
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Ultima Motors Now California Legal
Published by July 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Buffalo Chip. A Small City During The Sturgis Rally.
Published by July 8th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.The 69th Sturgis Bike Rally is almost here. The legendary Buffalo Chip is going to turn again into a small city where you can sleep (500 acres of campground) where you can eat ( Stage West Café, Sturgis Rider Café, Domino’s Pizza, Porky’s, The Buffalo Grill, Sandwich Shop, Burger Express, The Greek, […]
Paughco Tapered Legs Springer Front End
Published by July 8th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Paughco recently unveiled an entirely new collection of their tapered leg Springer front ends. They are offered in sizes ranging from stock to 24” over in increments of 3”. You can order either the traditional Wide Glide with or without the factory style shock, or you can choose Paughco’s popular Narrow Glide chopper design. Available […]
Morris and his wife Esther went to the state fair every year, and every year Morris would say “Esther, I’d like to ride in that helicopter.” Esther always replied “’I know Morris, but that helicopter ride is fifty dollars, and fifty dollars is fifty dollars”. One year Esther and Morris went to the fair, and […]
2 New Indian Motorcycles. Chief Bomber And Chief Dark Horse.
Published by July 7th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 15 Indian Motorcycle dealers met on June 22/24th at the Indian’s Kings Mountain, NC headquarter for their 1st annual meeting. Two new models were introduced, The Chief Bomber and The Chief Dark Horse. Both models will be on display at the Sturgis Rally. Inspired by […]
A different look for this mono shock Springer front end with reverse bend legs. Reminiscent of link dirt bike forks from the 60’s and 70’s, these forks are hydraulically dampened and offer more travel than a stock style Springer. They feature a 1″ diameter neck stem, a negative 3-degree trees and are available in stock […]
“Hi Cyril. As you know I’ve been working really hard on releasing my own music project with the help of well known touring and studio musicians here in Nashville who ride motorcycles, are gearheads, and just live for the wide open road. A few months ago, I released my song Ridelicious which is now on […]
Steve Twist studies Visualisation at the Bournemouth University. To get his undergraduate degree, he conceived this animation. I never been a fan of of robot transformers but I must admit his work is amazing. He took him 8 months (about same as a one-off high-end custom bike) to produce this amazing short video.
Harley-Davidson Plans To Sell $700 Million Of Bonds
Published by July 6th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Harley-Davidson plans to sell $700 million of bonds backed by loans for motorcycles and eligible for the Fed’s Term Asset- Backed Securities Loan Facility. Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) is the name of a program created by the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) to support the issuance of asset-backed securities (ABS) collateralized by student […]
For those of you who don’t know, the Goodwood Festival Of Speed or FOS is an annual hill climb featuring historic motor racing vehicles that is held in the grounds of Goodwood House, West Sussex, England. It was started in 1993 by the present Earl of March in order to […]
No denial that the Arlen Ness Big Sucker SS Kit works very well, increasing your horsepower up to 21%. Few other pleated air filters on the market can match its performance. Filter is pre-oiled, ready for installation and can be washed and oiled again and again. It is jacketed in stainless steel mesh offering an […]
1973 “Beetle Trike’ By Ed Roth
Published by July 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.An All-American collection of 80 Icons Of Speed and Style and memorabilia is going to be auctioned September 26 at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles. Particularity for this kind of auctions, all lots are sold without reserve. And even if you don’t intend to bid on this Ed Roth Trike (in very bad shape) jump […]
S&S Cycle has always been known for big,, powerful and reliable engines, but people just don’t think of the company for individual parts like their high performance clutches and single bore tuned induction bore. Michael Scaletta, Director of Business Development and Sales,. think that they are both superior products and decided a price reduction to […]
David Mann Exhibition at Sturgis Monkey Rock
Published by July 5th, 2009 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Sturgis Monkey Rock (formerly Thunder Road) has partnered with Segal Fine Art to bring the David Mann Museum Exhibit to the 69th annual event. The exhibit will feature over 50 David Mann originals, many not previously offered for public viewing, including the world famous “Ghost Rider” featured here. The collection of never before seen paintings […]
Jesse James Is A Dead Man. 6th Episode. Baja 500.
Published by July 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Jesse James new challenge is to participate…and finish the Baja 500, one of the most famous and dangerous off-road race in the Mexico desert. The race is run May 30/June 1st every year and is 441 miles long with a time limit of 20 hours. Jesse competes in the “Trophy Truck” class and trains in […]
Motorcycle Exhaust Sound. Will The Government Hear?
Published by July 4th, 2009 in Editorial and Exhaust.What is the reliable way to measure motorcycle exhaust sound to make the test agreeable both by the motorcycle industry and law enforcement? Ed Moreland, AMA vice president states that the MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council) and the SAE (Society Of Automotive Engineers) were able to establish for the first time a very simple decibels test. […]
I don’t ask you to turn Vegan, but watch what you eat during this 4th of July weekend. Who said that motorcycles are dangerous?!?…
American Chopper’s Paul Teutul Jr. Leaves OCC TV Reality Show For His Own Business
Published by July 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.These days, Paul Teutul Jr, helped by his girlfriend Rachel, is mostly working out of his house, launching his new business JR Designs. Yes, he is still making appearances on American Chopper, but mostly is trying to transition to industrial design with Coleman Stoves as 1st client of his new venture. I belong to the […]
Motorcycle Vertical Tag Legal Again In Florida.
Published by July 3rd, 2009 in Accessories, Editorial and Electrical.Since October 2008 vertical license plate were illegal in the State of Florida. The first fine to violate the law was a whopping $1000… Abate of Florida reports that governor Charlie Crist signed an amended bill restoring the legality of the use of a vertical tag for motorcycles and scooters if it cannot be adjusted or […]
New Wave Of Layoffs At Big Dog Motorcycles
Published by July 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today Wednesday July 2nd, Big Dog Motorcycles laid off over 20 employees. The company is blaming the economy, practically the shrinking of consumer discretionary spending and the lack of retail financing available. Laid-off workers received a severance package. Big Dog Motorcycles, like many other manufacturers, is focusing its efforts to exporting to Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. […]
Michael Jackson Riding A Harley-Davidson! Almost.
Published by July 2nd, 2009 in Editorial and Videos.Michael Jackson owned a 2001 Harley, but was not a biker. In this not very well known video a young Michael Jackson plays the speed demon, rides a bicycle, then a Harley. Sort of…
Ultima Old School 2” Belt Drive System
Published by July 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.If you go open belt drive on an old school bike, a narrow belt is an aesthetic must. A narrow belt drive will not only look good but will give you more turn ground clearance and give your bike a more centered weight distribution, obviously improving the balance of your bike. This Ultima belt drive system […]
Long 4th of July weekend or preparing for a cross-country ride to the Sturgis Rally, traveling solo or duo, packing what you need and only what you need is an exercise where a lot of you are failing. So I thought you would be interested by this website offering to generate a perfect packing list depending of how […]
Until a couple months ago, I didn’t know who was Dr. Laura (Schlessinger). Then, on the administration side of my Blog I noticed a big boost of incoming web traffic after she mentioned my Blog in her radio show (8.5 million listeners weekly). Evidently, it helps to be mentioned by her! So, it’s the way I found out who she […]
BMC Choppers Looking For Equity Partner
Published by July 1st, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.BMC Motorcycle Company is seeking a majority equity partner or merger/acquisition party iable to finance domestic, European and Canadian market expansion. Information can be found on Business Broker under the heading: Manufacturing: Auto and Transportation. With a ten year history and a very recognizable brand. BMC President Greg Rouse tells me that BMC is a […]
Metzeler Keeping Cuban Harley-Davidson Riders Rolling
Published by July 1st, 2009 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.Metzeler Tyres took a very interesting and admirable initiative. Gifting enough tires to help all members of MOCLA (the Cuban Club Of Classical Motorbikes composed of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts) enough tires in all sizes so that they continue to ride around the Island. Since the Cuban revolution and the 1962 American […]
