“Without music, life would be a mistake” (Friedrich Nietzsche). Bikers roll but they also rock. MIC (motorcycle Industry Council) launched a social networking website (one more…). branded RockMoto connecting young people sharing the same passion for motorcycles and music. Although still in beta test, I loved the site offering cutting-edge internet features to help young […]
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American Motorcycle Riders Don’t Rock! Yes, They Do.
Published by December 24th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It’s catalog season. Parts & motorcycle manufacturers rush to print their new 2009 catalog or brochure. But for economic reasons and because of the “will never stop to grow” power of internet, more and more are choosing to publish an e-catalog. And yes, even online, you can turn the pages, zoom-in or zoom-out. The 2009 […]
Harley-Davidson Short Movie Video Runner Up.
Published by December 24th, 2008 in Editorial and Videos.The videos produced by women participating to the Harley-Davidson contest “Bikes, Camera, Action” are so good that you must also watch this one called “Here Comes The Bride” (2’05).
Weld-On Key Switch Housing
Published by December 23rd, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Electrical.I used to make mine, welding it in the most \surprising and hidden places, having fun with clients trying to find out how to start their bikes. for the 1st time. Now there is a ready made solution, but of course you still have to weld. This weld-on key switch housing includes the mount, aluminum […]
Watch out. If they do it in Europe, it could be done very soon by your local police authorities wherever you live. I am talking about a new wireless tracking system to issue automated tickets for minor traffic infractions. Several pilot projects are underway in Finland, France and Germany. The system is called Radio Frequency […]
Trillium Muir vividly remembers watching the 2005 film “The World’s Fastest Indian” and thinking to herself, as she watched the speed runs of Burt Munro, that she would like one day to try it. Less than a year later, she did. The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah is the most famous location for speed runs […]
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Finale Raises Money and Toys for Children
Published by December 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse made it’s final stop for 2008 at the Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson “Bikers Bash” on Friday, December 12th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The “Bikers Bash” celebration on Friday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino featured an intimate performance by Big Kenny from Big and […]
Stainless Steel Belt Buckles, Etc.
Published by December 22nd, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.In a farm North of Boone, North Carolina, Steve Garn a.k.a B.r.e.w. Dude (B.r.e.w. is acronym for Blue Ridge Electric & Welding) is TIG welding frames, custom building bikes (2008 Easyriders Old School Builder Of The Year), is offering powder coating & ceramic coatings for your exhaust, is designing & manufacturing many trick parts and […]
Just after the frame, the choice of an engine is the most important decision to make when building a bike from the ground up. Power, reliability, warranty…and looks. Regarding this last aspect, most of the engines I use on my customs go through the beauty look process. Polishing, powder coating in part or in full, […]
Good news for those of you who watched the TV series Sons Of Anarchy and for those who missed it. FX has picked up a second season of this show slated to begin in Spring 09. The series stars Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal and Ron Perlman and was created by Kurt Sutter who also serves […]
For a different Christmas gift, what about these new bike deco racks? A biker should love such accessories to hang his jacket and keys. Distributed exclusively by North County Customs, these extremely hang-ups are laser cut from 10 gauge cold rolled steel (jacket) and16 gauge (keys). Available powder coated in your choice of silver, blue, red, […]
The Right Price For A New Bobber
Published by December 20th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Regarding new Bobbers built from the ground up, it seems that a price just under 20 K is the benchmark to attract new buyers. Why? Not only because of our economic recession impacting our wallets, but also because it’s the psychological and financial reference many bikers use when hesitating between a new or used stock Harley to […]
The economy being what it is, I found out the cheapest Christmas gift with a “biker flair”. If your man has to go to the office every day and must wear a shirt, why not give him some new cool collar stays to replace the ones he lost. Collar Ink has a collection of tattoo […]
Happy Holidays To All My Readers Around The world
Published by December 19th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.I have no Christmas story to spread Christmas cheer in all your families. But I am thinking of all of you around the world who are following this Blog and contribute to the joy I get from contributing positively in some way to the motorcycle industry. Materially, most of us have less than last year. But […]
Viper Motorcycles Obtains EPA Approval
Published by December 19th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Viper Motorcycles Company, a public company (VPWS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Viper Powersports Inc., announced yesterday that it is now EPA approved. John Silseth II, Viper Powersports CEO, stated, “We have received our EPA certificate and have successfully completed our CARB testing for approval in all 50 states. During testing, we knew the Viper […]
How J&P Cycles Changed The American Motorcycle Industry
Published by December 19th, 2008 in Books, Editorial and Events.30 years in business in the motorcycle industry is a huge milestone that very few companies have accomplished. And 2009 is the 30th Anniversary of J&P Cycles. To celebrate, a huge party and open house will be offered by John & Jill Parham on June 27/28 at their Anamosa, Iowa headquarter. But more interesting to me is the […]
Bill Clinton Presidential Center Hosts “Art of the Chopper”
Published by December 19th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.Through Feb. 8, the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Ark hosts “Art of the Chopper” an exhibit of 30 gleaming handcrafted motorcycles from around the country. Clinton center director Terri Garner says “Just as Bill Clinton defines the end of the 20th century, so does the chopper”. These custom motorcycles (with portraits of the builders) […]
Worn Free T-Shirts mission is simple. To resurrect the coolest T-Shirts of all times. Meaning the ones that rock stars wore. From John Lennon to Kurt Cobain to Frank Zappa to Iggy Pop and many others. Not cheap ($50 with free shipping) but extremely cool, hundreds of officially licensed replica t-shirts are offered and sold with a […]
Biker Productions. A Biker Meeting Place Under A Digital Roof.
Published by December 18th, 2008 in Builders and Customs.Even if you don’t know him, you probably saw him in all motorcycle events around the country. You can identify Jack Mcintyre by the fact he is always walking in sync with his beautiful models who, of course, never carry his heavy digital equipment but are ready, via poses and attitude, to turn your pure […]
Fat Katz Replacement Gas Tank For Wild West Motorcycles
Published by December 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Did you know that the Wild West Motorcycle Company “Gunfire” model had a plastic gas tank!?! Wild West has closed and left a lot of customers without a way to update their bikes. Fortunately, Fat Katz has in stock replacement steel tanks and, as a bonus, they come with an installed/welded pop up gas cap. […]
Customer Satisfaction With Motorcycles Reaches Record High Levels
Published by December 18th, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.J.D. Power and Associates just released the results of its 2008 Motorcycle Competitive Information Study. Despite higher owner reported motorcycle prices, satisfaction increases in 2008 for a sixth consecutive year to a record-high level. Now in its 11th year, the study measures owner satisfaction with new motorcycles by examining five major components of the overall […]
Steve Carr & partner Rick Bonin at Lightning Rod Motorcycles out of Tampa only use Buell or Harley-Davidson motors for reliability. They build simple custom bikes but fancy enough to look like factory concept motorcycles with a reasonable sticker price. The ones you really want in your garage […]
Fuel Sling For 10 Extra Miles On The Road
Published by December 17th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Tired of running out of fuel with nothing left but your legs to get you where you need to go? Nash Motorcycle Company New fuel Sling holds an extra quarter gallon of fuel to give you that extra boost in desperate riding situations. The 33 fl.oz. fuel bottle will give you an average of 10 […]
Café Racer Magazine Launches Custom Motorcycle Corral Shows
Published by December 17th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In conjunction with Advanstar, the first ever café racer custom motorcycle corral will be on display at three upcoming Cycle World International motorcycle Shows sponsored by Toyota. Café Racer magazine, the home of high-performance, naked bikes, is inviting readers and high-performance motorcycle enthusiasts to wheel out their wares with the first judged event taking place […]
Harley-Davidson President And CEO James Ziemer To Retire In 2009
Published by December 16th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer James L. Ziemer has informed the Board of Directors that he intends to retire in 2009, capping a 40-year career with the Company. The Board of Directors has formed a search committee to review both internal and external candidates. Ziemer will remain in his current role […]
In September, I was the 1st one to show you these Kicker pedals originally custom made for a friend of Joe McGlynn at Crime Scene choppers. They became so popular that Crime Scene Choppers has put them into production and gave them the name of Nor-Cal Star Kickers. You can choose either polished brass, polished […]
