Since last year, confronted with the most dramatic contraction in consumer spending in decades, Harley-Davidson and its competitors in the heavyweight bike market are bracing for a decline of 2009 sales. In the US, for the 1st 2 months of the year, U.S. dealers sold 9.4% fewer motorcycles than they did during the same period […]
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Daytona Bike Week Boardwalk Bike Show Winners
Published by March 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Following is a list of winners at the 18th Annual Boardwalk Classic Bike Show sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine, the Boardwalk Merchants and Coca-cola.: Best Of Show: 1st place: Steve Galvin, St. Petersburg, FL; ’08 Dragon. 2nd place: Kenny Williams, Angien, NC; 2009 KW Custom Air Ride. 3rd Place Lalancette Remy, Quebec; Chapeur Artisimal
Daytona Bike Week Flash News 5
Published by March 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Can the weather be more perfect for a major Bike Show? 80 F, solid blue sky, light breeze. Big traffic jam Saturday at 10 am around the Daytona Lagoon Water Park where all parking spots (at $10 if you can get one) are already full from visitors to the […]
More News About The Daytona Biker Fusion Party
Published by March 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You already know by my former post that an All-Star list of custom motorcycle builders, industry leaders, and media traditionally meet together at the Dog House on Thursday of each Bike week. In addition to the festivities (girls, girls, girls…) the main objective is to raise money for a good cause. Proceeds from this year’s […]
Daytona Bike Week Flash News 4
Published by March 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Perfect weather helping, many Floridians decided to head to Daytona to enjoy the last weekend of Bike Week. It should boost the numbers that most expect to be down from last year. In what percentage? We will never know for sure…
Big atttendance this morning at the Daytona Hilton where with other AMA 300 guests I went to listen to Flat-Track Legends Scott Parker and Jay Springsteen. This Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Museum fundraising event was celebrating the 2 Harley-Davidson factory stars who are both considered to be some of the best AMA Grand National flat-track racers of all […]
Daytona Bike Week Fusion Party. Hotter Than Ever.
Published by March 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Thanks to the hard work of promotion expert Carrie Repp, the Daytona Biker Fusion is still by far the best party during Bike Week. As usual, it is fun, it rocks and it is for a very good cause. It’s full of custom bikes and of […]
Willie’s Custom Bike Show. The Place To See And To Be Seen
Published by March 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hot bikes and hot rods celebrating the technology of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Hot girls because chicks dig these bikes. Tattoos and rockabilly because…I don’t have to explain. Willie’s Tattoo Chop Bike Show located on US 1 in Ormond Beach is on every Thursday of Bike Week the place to see (bikes, girls, […]
After 3 days of cold winds under a solid blue sky, on Wednesday temperatures started to rise. Florida looks again like Florida. Had breakfast this morning with several members of the American & European press. Italian reporters are here in big numbers. Good, they came with their beautiful wives and girlfriends. Attendance is growing by […]
They are in Daytona this week, and in case you miss them there or don’t go to Bike week, you can check them out right now in this video. They are both the work of sculptor Kim Brandell of Brandell Studios in Key Largo, Florida.
Blogging Days & Nights. What Time Is It?
Published by March 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.How is it to cover Bike week? Bloggers and reporters from all over the world find themselves working together late at night or very soon in the morning in improvised press rooms looking like hotel lobbies, bars or like here private homes. Tonight, while wild parties are going on in the bars of Daytona Main […]
Seen in Daytona. New Hayabusa Body Kit
Published by March 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Here a new body restyling kit called “Menace” inspired by the lines of the Lamborghini Gallardo. It will transform any 1999-2007 Hayabusa in a sleeker European 2-wheel work of art. It is made out of high quality fiberglass and conceived to be a perfect fit bolt-on. The kit is […]
Renegade Magazine Daytona Party Is March 6th.
Published by March 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Hey Cyril, I just wanted catch you up on what’s going on with Renegade Biker Magazine. First off we have changed our name to simply Renegade! So from this point on Renegade Biker will now be known as Renegade Magazine. The main reason for the name change is so we can expand our coverage, with […]
Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona has a huge line-up of entertainment scheduled, making Destination Daytona one of the places to rock during Bike Week 2009. The concerts are at the Coca-Cola Pavillion. Here is the high decibels listing. Gregg Allman kicked things off at Bike Week last Saturday. On Wednesday, March 4 Destination Daytona will be throwing […]
Elvis Presley In Daytona Thanks To Master Bronze Artist Jeff Decker
Published by March 3rd, 2009 in Editorial and Events.The 1st big artistic event of this 29th Daytona Bike Week was the unveiling of the bronze casting of Elvis Presley with his famous 1956 KHK Harley-Davidson, one of the most indelible images of motorcycling. This magnificent art piece is the work of super talented Jeff Decker who makes not only motorcycle bronzes (his most […]
It can surprise you, but this year Daytona Bike Week features new just opened permanent shops all over the Volusia County. Among them, at Destination Daytona, Des Hockley a Canadian from Toronto opened “The Ultimate Seats Co” and there is also a new shop called “Dino’s Motorcycle Detailing”. In the area, a shop called “Roar […]
Daytona Bike Week. The Limpnickie Lot Is Hot.
Published by March 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The Next Generation is at it again. Back in Daytona for Bike Week, the Limpnickie Lot builders have a whole week of events planned. From paintball wars and a Honda Bash to one of the maddest new chopper shows in Daytona. Tuesday, March 3rd – Motorcycle rights seminar with Rogue, Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member. […]
Just a few things you can do. Of course, there is much more… Monday March 2nd 11 a.m, an industry press private party offered by Freeway Magazine and I can’t tell you where (sorry) if you are not invited. Tuesday March 3rd Limp Nickie Night at the Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Dog House at 7 p.m. […]
Transform Your Stock Harley Softail In A Tough Exile Machine.
Published by February 28th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Didn’t have much time in Cincinnati to talk to Russell Mitchell, himself also very busy showing his new wares at the V-Twin Expo. But he told me he would send me the info about his new line of parts conceived to transform a stock Harley Softail into a tough Exile machine. In a few words, […]
Daytona Bike Week Harley-Davidson Events
Published by February 28th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The official Harley-Davidson schedule of events for the 68th Annual Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla., presents a choice activities running from February 28 to March 7. Highlights include: 1- Harley-Davidson New Product Show (Feb. 28 – March 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). 2- Women’s MDA Ride and Women’s Day activities (Tuesday, March 3). […]
When you are no more in the garage tinkering with your bike, you can still show to your friends that you are a true gear head. Inspired by traditional gears, these well- crafted gear coasters will cost you less than a derby cover ($55 for the set of 4). Can also be used as trivets […]
Daytona Bike Week Flash News 1
Published by February 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Getting updates coming from Daytona (I will arrive Monday morning). I hear that arrivals yesterday and this morning are a little bit slow. But it’s only Friday. Is it going to be Bike Weak? (no, it’s not a typo) – Billy lane called me. His mind is full of new projects. I admire him for this. […]
About to leave for Daytona Bike Week, something I know for sure is that I am going to see more stock & custom trikes. And you guessed it, the trend is Retrooooooo! As an example of what you can build is this nostalgia body kit offered by Santiago Chopper out of Tampa, FL. where you can […]
Grand Opening Of Indian Motorcycle Of The Twin Cities
Published by February 26th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.D Day for Art Welch, a long time Cyril Huze Parts Dealer and faithful reader of this Blog. This Saturday February 28th he is opening Indian Motorcycle Of The Twin Cities, Minnesota, Midwest largest Indian Motorcycle dealer. Quite an accomplishment for him from his humble beginnings in the business as Twin City Custom Cycles in a 800 sq. foot shop. […]
All men know at least one Barbie Doll (huh!). And Barbie is celebrating its 50th anniversary from the “pink floor” of Mattel in Los Angeles (the second floor of the building dedicated to all Barbie’s makeovers). She has the age of a lot of Harley riders but she still looks pretty good to me with no wrinles […]
A Video Message From Bruce Rossmeyer Destination Daytona
Published by February 25th, 2009 in Builders and Events.If you intend to go to the 68th Daytona Bike Week (February 27th to March 8th) Shelly, daughter and spokesperson of Bruce Rossmeyer, has a video message for you. Follow this link. Destination Daytona Video Message
