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Party With Jay Allen At His New Orleans Broken Spoke Saloon
Published by May 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You may not know, but Jay Allen, owner of the legendary Broken Spoke Saloons spent part of his youth living for cheap in slave quarters on Espanade Street in New Orleans, and was a Lucky Dog Man on Bourbon and Toulouse streets in the French Quarter. Well, a good formation to learn how to party […]
First, I want first to mention that when I publish a Recall it’s never intended to express any negative opinion about any manufacturer. All brands, one day or the other will have to issue recalls. Publication is only about safety concerns regarding my readers. Big Dog Motorcycles is recalling 1257 model year 2005 Ridgeback motorcycles. […]
As you have realized now, the European custom scene is expanding exponentially, reason why the Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show held in Germany is so big and the absolute place to see and to be be seen if you produce anything custom related to the V-Twin industry. Featured here […]
Harley-Davidson Is Talking To Baby Boomers, Young Adults, Women And Minorities…Via The Internet.
Published by May 3rd, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.As always, difficult times provide an opportunity to address excess costs and define new strategies and reevaluate new medias to reach your customers. It’s exactly what Harley-Davidson is doing. Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson’s CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) stated recently “It’s clear that we enjoy a great bond with boomers, but our strategy is to extend age […]
Michael Lichter’s 9th Annual Motorcycles Art Exhibition To Feature “Rebel Rousers”
Published by May 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Every year I wonder what will be the theme of the next Sturgis “Michael Lichter’s Motorcycles As Art Exhibition”. And last week over the phone Michael told me that it is named “Rebel Rousers”, a celebration of all iconic symbols that have defined our motorcycle culture. And these iconic symbols […]
Harley-Davidson Electric Concept Motorcycle
Published by May 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You would have to travel to Paris where it is in exhibition to see this prototype, admire or criticize it. When you are 25 years old, just out of design school, your dreams are very big and very green. French born Nicolas Petit believes that sooner or later all motorcycle brands, including Harley-Davidson will (be […]
A new kind of gasket! Developed to withstand more power per cylinder, higher operating temperatures, and thinner head and block castings. Ideal for both aluminum heads to cast iron blocks and aluminum heads to aluminum blocks. Two viton coated outer embossed spring steel layers with a steel inner layer provide support to the gasket allowing […]
I told you before. All small shops eyeing the “Bobber” or “Chopper” limited edition production market, struggling to list these bikes under $20,000. And the heart of these bikes is almost always the Harley Engine 80”/Baker Transmission Combo. Deep South Choppers in Baton Rouge, LA wants you to know […]
Classic Motorcycles To Debut At The Pebble Beach Concours
Published by May 1st, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Is it a last minute opportunity offered by the “Legend Of Motorcycles” cancellation due to lack of sponsors? For sure it’s the fact that everybody tries to capitalize in the growing interest for vintage motorcycle?. For the first time in its 59-year history, classic motorcycles will be featured alongside cars at the Pebble Beach Concours […]
Sarah Palin To Paul Teutul Sr. Let’s Ride….
Published by May 1st, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Paul Teutul Sr. went to Alaska to research building a bike to honor the State 50-year anniversary of being a State. And his work of investigation took him to the bearskin couch of Governor Sarah Palin for an “historic” meeting with her. I hear they talked about Alaskan weather, snowmobiling and fishing. What else to […]
First, on February 3rd I received by email from one of my sources alarming information regarding Source Interlink, publisher of 75 magazines (including Hot Bike, Street Chopper, Baggers, Motorcycle Cruiser, Motorcyclist, etc). News that the company would probably cease their distribution, was terminating many high level positions within their motorcycle titles, and was already contemplating filling […]
International Female Ride Day Is Tomorrow May 1st
Published by April 30th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.International Female Ride Day was started by Vicki Gray the Motoress, to build awareness of female riders everywhere around the world. All motorcycle brands, individuals, clubs are welcome. The good thing is that no single motorcycle manufacturer is authorized to sponsor this event. It’s only about getting together, emphasizing the many numbers of females who […]
What can I say about an excellent motorcycle engraver? First, that I used him, so I know how good he is. Second, that, as you now, 2 pictures are worth 2000 words. So, I just saved you exactly 1987 words of my writing. You can contact him on my […]
A BBQ Trike! I am afraid that the engine is going to overheat even when the trike is standing still.
The 10th Anniversary “Smoke Out”, and all the next ones will be one week long. The 2009 event will start in Cottonwood, AZ with a two-day blow out launch party starting Friday night May 8th, 2009 and going all day long Saturday 9th. The party will include the usual mayhem with music, vendors, a chop-off, […]
Jim Nasi already offers several Bagger Kits for models 97-08. Now, he is launching a new series for 2009 Harley models. “Cyril, you know that Harley-Davidson changed the frame and a lot of other things with the 2009 models (thanks guys!). So, I created a new kit specifically for these models. I had some customers that absolutely […]
Resignation of AMA Hall Of Fame Museum Director Mark Mederski
Published by April 30th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that Mark Mederski has resigned as executive director of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation (AMHF), which operates the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Mederski was overseeig a number of major exhibits at the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, including “A Century of Indian,” “Heroes of Harley-Davidson,” “Motocross […]
For one-off custom motorcycles, we are beyond the One trend. Beyond the Chopper & Bobber trends. We entered what I call the “Fusion Style”. It doesn’t matter anymore the engine you use, the modern and vintage influence you get, the type of new or old school you belong to, the width of your rims, the […]
Not a joke. OCC is opening a Ducati Dealership called Ducati Hudson Valley in Newburgh, NY. And of course, the Teutuls will be giving the OCC treament to a new custom L-twin-powered Monster 1100 that will be featured on an upcoming episode of American Chopper on TLC. The project will include new elements from Ducati’s […]
Foot Controls For Harley Shovelhead
Published by April 29th, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Black Sunshine Customs are now introducing Foot Controls for 4-speed Shovels with Ratchet Top and/or Baker 6 into 4 Transmissions. These controls are available for foot clutch and jockey shifting. The other option is Foot Clutch and Rear Brake operated by Hand Control. Foot Controls come raw with option of black powder coating or chrome). […]
Back in 1970, a company called “Jammer Cycle Products” was born. Offering a righteous collection of frames, wheels, handlebars, gas tanks, sissy bars, front ends and all the stuff you needed to build a chopper, “Jammer” became known as the place that had the “Cool” stuff. Carrying on the legacy that started 39 years ago, […]
More Than 90 Vintage Motorcycle Logos To Choose From
Published by April 28th, 2009 in Editorial and Merchandise.Are vintage motorcycles your way of life? Don & Peg Miller in PA ride, sponsor, promote, compete in all types of vintage motorcycle events, restore and collect many old brands. Purveyors of motorcycle history, they offer a very wide selection of vintage tee-shirts, jerseys, riding gear and accessories featuring more than 90 logos to choose […]
Leather, vinyl, metal flake vinyl and many other exotic custom styles are since 1972 the specialy of LePera Seats. Hot off the press, Le Pera’s latest catalog is every bit as stylish and well thought out as the company’s legendary seats. The table top quality directory to premium custom seating opens with a tribute to […]
Do Women Really Need A Specially Designed Factory Model?
Published by April 27th, 2009 in Editorial.Is it marketing hype or reality? Since I am doing this business, every year or so I hear about a shop proclaiming that it is building a model to be mass produced just for women. The manufacturer or shop making this claim can be managed by men stating that they have an acute understanding of women riding needs, or a woman managed entity […]
