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Biker Radio Magazine Has Just Turned One Year Old

Since November of 2007 the small staff of this internet based weekly show has championed motorcycles of all kinds and the sport that is associated with speed, tech, leather, tattoos and all sorts of motorcycle styles. Today, a little over a year later, Biker Radio Magazine has had scores of guests, including myself, and covered […]

Breaking News. Ex Titan Motorcycles Don Proudfoot Shot To Death.

Donald A. Proudfoot, ex-owner of Titan Motorcycles (second era), was shot in the head and killed this Monday morning in his girlfriend’s home near Anthem (north Phoenix), Arizona. His girlfriend Hope Smith was not injured and called 911 at 4.30 AM. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Homicide Unit is still investigating the shooting in the 300 block of West […]

A Message From David Uhl

“Greetings  to all eBay shoppers. I have a VERY special offering that has never been made before…..I have spent the last year and a half building a studio/gallery space in Golden, Colorado  (see image above) . Since we are nearly finished I have before me the arduous task  to organize all my prints. Looking through […]

Harley-Davidson Short Movie Winner.

You remember that Harley-Davidson organized a contest called “Bikes, Camera, Action”. To participate, women had to conceive and produce a 2-minute movie to motivate and encourage other women to get behind the handlebars of their very own motorcycles. Here the “Harley-Davidson commercial” that won this contest. Congratulations to the winner, Victoria Rose Sampson.

Old School Billet Taillight Assemblies

Evil Engineering proposes a complete lie of taillight/license plate assemblies to satisfy any kind of retro taste . Each assembly includes a custom all billet taillight as well as a mounting bracket and license plate holder. They feature LED lights covered with an ultra prismatic lens. License plate holders are available as a horizontal or […]

Custom Chrome Now e-Retailing. Kind Of…

I applaud the new initiative of Custom Chrome because it will benefit both its dealer network and the retail clientele. Via its website the company is now offering retail customers the possibility to shop the Custom Chrome Catalog, and at time of check out, place their orders directly with their local dealer.    Custom Chrome […]

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V-Twin Wines For Christmas

Wine not? Why not? You can save 25% on 6-Bottle Holiday Sampler! These V-Twin Vineyards Holiday “Gold Medal 6-pak sampler” consists of 2 bottles each of: 2005 V-Twin Zin (Gold medal – 2008 Riverside International Wine Competition).  2005 Poker Run Zinfandel. (gold Medal 2008 Orange County Fair). 2005 Bike Week Merlot (Gold Medal 2008 Sonoma […]

In Memoriam Of Bettie Page

Legendary pinup queen Bettie Page died of pneumonia at the age of 85 in a Los Angeles, California. She was an American icon, the “ultimate sex goddess,” and for my personal taste outscored Marilyn Monroe. She had an extraordinary intelligence and personality and was for me a James Dean type of rebel figure. An embodiment […]

New Old School Seat Post Mounted Electric System

Want the retro look? Just ball-mill your aluminum part. It’s what Wire Plus did with their new “Old School”  seat post mounted system. This new state-of-the-art system features a CNC machined old school ball-milled look on its tear drop shaped chromed billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch. Just plug into […]

Barack Obama 2005 Chrysler 300 C HEMI For Sale On eBay

It has nothing to do with motorcycles, but in case you wish to bid… In July 2004, Barack Obama took delivery of this 2005 Chrysler 300c from Park Plaza Dodge in Forest Park, Illinois. In 2007, Obama swapped his Chrysler sedan for a Ford Escape Hybrid at Hawk Ford in Oak Lawn, IL. Hawk Ford […]

Cyril Huze Tribal Work Shirt

Support your favorite builder/blogger!!! by ordering a couple as a Christmas gift for your friends. At work or at play, this Unisex Work Shirt is comfortable to wear, has 2 front pockets, and will last a long time. Even my tribal logo in the back and the small one above the left pocket are included in the […]

Brad Pitt New Ride

Brad Pitt is a spoiled biker. Yes, I can certify he really rides, but incognito, always wearing a full face helmet (except in his movies, of course). His preferences, european motorcycles when staying in his South of France residence, and custom choppers when in the US.  Riding several classic motorcycles in his latest movie “The […]

2 Stroke Engine Built Right Into Front Wheel. In 1935!

Thanks to Art Welch, I discovered this unique streamlined and modified version of the Megola. Started in 1935 by a group of five German engineers from Munich naming themselves themselves ‘Killinger and Freund”, it took 3 years to complete it. And amazingly, this custom motorcycle is a 3- cylinder two-stroke engine built right into the […]

A Beef Against European Motorcycles

The AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) announced today that it is opposing a plan that could double the cost of some European motorcycles imported into the United States. The federal measure is designed as retaliation to the 27-member European Union’s continuing import ban on American beef treated with growth hormones.

Strokers Dallas Raises $32,000 For Children Hospital

Each time we go through a depressed economy, it’s not only dificult to make money, but even more difficult to raise money for any charity. So, kudos to rick Fairless at Strokers Dallas for succeeding in raising $32,000 for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC). This fund raising is a joint effort by Strokers Dallas and […]

Chrome Cowgirl Guide To The Motorcycle Life

Because of her sweet personality, the way she lives the motorcycle lifestyle, and thanks to her many talents as singer, composer, video producer, motojournalist, scenarist and writer, Sasha Mullins is already a very much loved and respected Biker Lady of our industry.

2008 Motorcycle Shopper Study

This morning at 9 AM, J.D. Power and Associates released the results of its 2008 Motorcycle Shopper Study. This study analyzes the reasons consumers consider a particular motorcycle brand but ultimately purchase a different brand. The inaugural study, finds that 51 percent of new-motorcycle shoppers cite dealer-related issues as a reason for rejecting a motorcycle […]

David Uhl Christmas Gift To Motorcycle Art Lovers

Following the resounding success of “Red Handed”, David Uhl is now offering a special holiday promotion on his motorcycle-related pieces “Something Stinks” (featured here), “Val’s Diner” and “Gimme a Break”. All prints come signed and numbered with Certificates of Authenticity.  The following prices include framing. Paper prints (3 sizes) – small $650, medium $895, large […]

Harley-Davidson Rocker Conversion Kit.

For years Heartland USA had offered conversion kits for stock Harley-Davidson models which are true bolt-on systems where you have nothing to cut, drill or weld for installation. Only paint is required! The latest release is the “E-Z Rock-R Conversion”. Retaining the factory 240 mm rear tire setup, this new kit provides a new more […]

Harley Davidson Recalls Several 2009 Models

The vehicles concerned are: FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, AND FXDL Models. December 6, 2008. These models have a fuel tank vent tube which may have been produced with a defective ultrasonic weld on the anti-slosh valve. If the valve separates and the bike is tipped over, it may leak fuel. Fuel leakage in the presece of an […]

Permanent Price Reductions on Custom Chrome RevTech® Engines and Driveline Components

In an effort to further support their dealer network and their customers, Custom Chrome has announced the permanent price reduction of its RevTech Engines and Driveline Components. These prices are in effect IMMEDIATELY and include both the Euro 3 and EPA Certified Engines. “We felt it was important to give back to those that have […]

Amen Motorcycles To Star In TV Show

For quite a few years Mike Brown, owner of Amen Design and Engineering in TN,  is offering a variety of hands on training classes to teach you the in’s and out’s of completely assembling a custom bike from scratch. In March Brown’s workshop will be converted into a TV studio to begin filming a new […]

Paughco Takes Over The Yankee Engineuity Parts Line

Reorganizations, mergers, joint ventures, distribution deals, licensing, etc. All possible juridical and commercial agreements are tried in order to survive the worst economic recession we will probably live during our lifetime. Another example of what it takes to survive and expand your business is Paughco taking over the line of  “modular” custom parts and accessories […]

Tomorrow Motorcyles. All Shiftless?

Since a few years the industry worries about how to attract young riders. In addition, due to the global recession, big cruiser motorcycle sales, like car sales are in a deep funk. Many suggestions, most revolving around price, have been made to broaden the appeal of riding a motorcycle. But one has been omitted. Making […]

Rock Key’ Roll

  Shopping the world to find creative Christmas gifts at a recession price… What about identifying an important key (for example the one of your bike) without sorting through a bunch of similar keys. You buy the guitar shaped blank, bring it to your favorite keys shop and voila. Order now a few online (to pay for shipping) […]

Aerosmith Steven Tyler’s Redwing Motorcycles Changing Its Name.

At the New England International Auto Show Redwing bikes were exhibited but the name Redwing was no longer on the bikes. During a press conference Steven Tyler himself announced that the new name for the motorcycle line will be Dirico Motorcycles, named after the company lead engineer and Tyler’s brother in law Marc Dirico. It […]



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