Mike Garrison is best known as the former owner & senior designer of “Engenuity Motors” which were known for their flawlessly smooth appearance & top of the line quality. Mike has over 30 years experience in all aspects of high performance motor manufacturing. Utilizing decades of knowledge he will continue to channel his expertise to […]
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Mike Garrison Named Midwest Vice-President of Manufacturing.
Published by March 18th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.Indian Motorcycle Expands In France, Monaco, Luxembourg And Belgium
Published by March 17th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle announced the appointment of its first exclusive importer/distributor in Europe. The well known Paul Chedid Automotive Group has formed Indian Motorcycle France to promote the selling of the Indian Chiefs, Indian Motorcycle Accessories and Indian Motorcycle Apparel in France, Monaco, Luxembourg and Belgium. For over twenty years, the Chedid Automotive Group has imported […]
Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day. Today. read my news with a delicious Irish drink in your hand (such as Irish stout, especially Guiness, Irish Whiskey or Irish Cream). But please drink responsibly. Cyril.
New bikes are inspired by the past, and a lot of new custom parts follow the same path… Retro simplicity for this new velocity stack whose body is spun aluminum (proof it’s a new piece) with machined black anodized base and old school brass wire cover. The complete unit is 5” long and you choose the […]
22nd Annual Donnie Smith Bike Show Is March 28/29th
Published by March 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.The Midwest is still freezing. Backyard/garage/pro-builders have been grinding, welding & wrenching all winter. They can’t wait to see how their new creations are going to be received. And the Donnie Smith Bike Show, already in its 22nd edition, is one of the first they can attend to promote their custom sleds. As usual, there […]
Florida motorcyclists interested in the progress of HB-1161 should note the bill received a favorable recommendation by a 17-2 vote in the House Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy Committee on March 11. House Bill 1161, sponsored by Representative Greg Evers (R-Baker), would provide criminal penalties for anyone who commits a moving violation that causes serious bodily […]
Daytona Biker Fusion Raised Over $24,000 for Soldier’s Angels
Published by March 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I guess the only thing missing (maybe not) in my former posts about the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse’s Biker Fusion party during Bike week, was the amount raised. Now you know that more than $24,000 were raised (donated by sponsors, provided by auctions, including a $10,000 donation from Seminole Tribe of Florida leader Max Oceola). The […]
Malcolm Smith Protest To Support Kids Who Love To Ride
Published by March 16th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.As you know by my former post, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 is banning the selling of off-road motorcycles and ATV’s to children younger than 12 because the bikes could contain high levels of lead. Consequently, about 13,000 dealers were required to remove dirt bikes from their show floors, an estimated 100 […]
The most efficient (I guess) commercial for a motorcycle awareness campaign. Produced and run in Australia. Can we do better?
Harley-Davidson Rocker Conversion By Heartland USA
Published by March 16th, 2009 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.I remember the day when I published the first authorized pictures of the new Harley FXCW Rocker. Immediate comments were “I adore” or “I hate it” (mostly because of the seat), with no reaction between these 2 extremes. Somebody commented that it was a good base for aftermarket improvement […]
Ace Trike. Romance And Panache Of A Bygone Era.
Published by March 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Cycle Car is the name that Europeans used for Trike and they were very popular in England, France, Italy. Germaby & Austria between 1910 and the late 1930’s. As a matter of fact they offered a big tax advantage – reduced registration and annual license versus small cars or “voiturettes” of the time – propelling […]
“Cyril, I just got back from Daytona. Today, it is minus 10 F in South Dakota. It is hard to believe that there can be a 100- degree difference between two spots in our country. It’s too bad that we didn’t get to meet up in Daytona, but there is always next year. Have a […]
Gas Tank. Do It Yourself With A Little Help From Paughco
Published by March 14th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Most of purchased after-market steel gas tanks are modified to fit your frame and/or your style. So, why to pay for a full finished and welded gas tank when your 1st task will be to cut, reshape and re-weld it. Paughco is now offering a number of their gas tanks in kit form. You can purchase […]
A Letter From Jesse James To My Readers
Published by March 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“In an effort to focus 100% of our talent, facilities and resources on manufacturing the worlds finest motorcycles. Effective immediately West Coast Choppers will no longer sell parts to the public. Effective 3/13/09 all orders and Po’s will be canceled. With exception to orders that were prepaid. These will be filled in a timely fashion. […]
Myrtle Beach Rally Has A New Home. New Bern, North Carolina
Published by March 13th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.The Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association announced that the 69th Annual Spring Rally will be held in New Bern, North Carolina on May 15 & 16. The rally site is the New Bern Fairgrounds, a 40 plus acre site located at 3700 East US 70 Highway in New Bern. The Association said it had given the […]
Wire Plus Powersports Electronics just released their new, state-of-the-art “Classic Black Face” Round Digital Instrument Panels. These new line of round digital instruments includes a vast array of functions: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, all indicator light functions and new flat panel construction that measures 2.5” round with all electronics onboard. (No external brain box) The […]
Willie G. Davidson To Receive Eyes On Design Award.
Published by March 12th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.Willie G. Davidson, Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company and grandson of Harley-Davidson founder will receive this year’s EyesOn Design Award presented by the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology. Regarded as the most prestigious award in automotive design, each year’s EyesOn Design Award winner is chosen by the industry’s top designers […]
West Coast Choppers Bear Trap II Floorboards
Published by March 12th, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.What you are looking at is a complete revamp of the original West Coast Choppers FTW Bear Trap style that I introduced to you 1 year ago. Second version features full front boards and new matching iron for the passenger. The new boards feature billet steel frame and unmistakable Bear Trap lip. The highly polished […]
I don’t care what you ride if you ride and what you build if you build. And it would be a mistake to think that in Daytona this year all the bikes were in the category of vintage or new and old school style. High tech aggressive sleds are still being built as I found out […]
Video Of The Old Indian Motorcycle Factory In Springfield
Published by March 11th, 2009 in Editorial.Thanks Melissa, Vintage Indian Motorcycle Advertisement
A Visit To The Indian Motorcycle Flagship Dealership
Published by March 11th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Last Spring I visited the site of the future Indian Motorcycle Flagship Dealership while it was still in construction 20 miles west of Charlotte, NC, located directly along I-85 at exit 22. Then, there was a grand opening on October 4 and the Charlotte dealer became the world’s 1st New Indian Motorcycle dealer. Mark Moses, […]
Genevieve Schmitt Launches 2 Online Magazines For Scooters And Trikes.
Published by March 11th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.I guess you know. The 2 fastest growing segments of the powersports industry (although not dominant) are scooters and trikes. So Genevieve Schmitt, an award-winning motorcycle magazine editor with more than 20 years of experience working in both the television and print mediums just launched Scooter Riders Now and Trike Riders Now. The “scootering” and […]
First Annual New Orleans Bike Week Is May 7th To 10th
Published by March 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Slowly, the good life is back in New Orleans. “The Big Easy” will have its 1st Bike Week from May 7th to 10th and the “center stage” will be the 26,000 square foot of the Broken Spoke Saloon with the French Quarter as playground and starting point for scenic riverfront and plantation […]
Biltwell co-founder Chris Collins created his seat pans to be both functional and comfortable. The shape and curvature of the company solo seat was hand hammered to include a narrow profile, a short, supportive nose, gently sloping sides and a subtle rear kick to keep you from sliding off your ride. […]
Intro clip on the Fix My Hog DVD Series. 20 year Harley Davidson certified master mechanic Bob LaRosa shows you some of the DVDs that Fix My Hog has to offer on Harley-Davidson maintenance and performance. More info at Fix My Hog.
Annual Ride For Autism With Grand Marshall Brenda Fox
Published by March 9th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.Los Angeles TV Motorcyclist & Journalist Brenda Fox will lead the 6th Annual Ride For Autism. Event is March 27 to 29th. Please, support this ride to help raise awareness for Autism and helping those with Autism. Project Independence is an organization founded on the premise that parents of an autistic child (or any special-needs […]
