U.S. sales, higher shipments and improved performance at its finance unit. A profit of $190.6 million, or 81 cents a share, up from $71.2 million, or 30 cents a share, a year earlier. For the year-earlier period, earnings from continuing operations were 59 cents a share. Revenue jumped 18% to $1.34 billion. Motorcycle shipments rose […]
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Harley-Davidson Second Quarter Results Blow Past Estimate.
Published by July 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Italy’s iconic design has emerged into the common phrase “Made in Italy”. And during these last 5 years you probably noticed, like me, that Italian Custom Builders are becoming trendsetters in V-Twin motorcycle design. For example this Street Dragster called “Uno–Nove-Nove” or “1-9-9” because thanks to its aluminum chassis, it weights only 199 kilograms or […]
Sturgis Limpnickie Lot. New Location. New Builders. New Entertainment.
Published by July 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the 71th Sturgis Rally edition there will be 20 custom builders in attendance at the Legendary Buffalo Chip® , new home of the Limpnickie Lot. The foundation of the Limpnickie Lot started five years ago with five builders that originally included Twisted Choppers. After a four year hiatus from the lot, a period they […]
Many Harley- Davidson owners keep their factory “cowbell” shaped horn cover. Beep, beep. Easy to look better with these Ness round ones whose designs are made to match point covers offered by the same company. They fit on 1991 to 2010 Big Twin models. $49.95. Arlen Ness.
V-Twin Trade Show War Boiling For 2012
Published by July 14th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 12th Annual Easyriders V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati, a trade show devoted to everything American V-Twin is setup for February 4-6, 2012. The 2012 Advanstar Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, another trade show encompassing all the powersport industry will open its doors a few days later February 17-19, 2012. But in 2012, in the same Indianapolis […]
Royal Enfield Building New Manufacturing Facility. Doubling Production.
Published by July 14th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield Motors, manufacturer the iconic Bullet motorcycle line and the world’s oldest motorcycle brand, is building a new manufacturing facility spreading across 50 acres in Chennai, India to help the company meet worldwide demand for its iconic motorcycles. The new plant should be completed in 2013 and will be able to more than double Royal […]
Confederate Motorcycle P120 Fighter Crashed During TV Shooting
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.The P120 Fighter model from Confederate was featured yesterday in an episode of White Collar season 3. At first take, the rider crashed the bike in a fence across the street. Well, it happens. The video from a spectator being at the right place at the right time…
Exclusive. Roger Bourget Launches Roger Bourgets Chopper Shop
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Many among you wondered where was and what was up with Custom Builder Roger Bourget. After nearly 20 years of being the very creative lead designer and builder of custom motorcycles for Bourget’s Bike Works (BBW), tired of all the stress of the large shop, Roger and his new wife Emily moved to one of the nation’s […]
Recalls For Indian And Victory Motorcycles
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Polaris Industries has issued 2 recalls on nearly 700 years 2009 to 2011 Indian Chief motorcycles and one recall on 1,688 years 2004 to 2011 Victory motorcycles. One recall on Indian Chief motorcycles involves the body control module which can cause the headlight to turn off in some circumstances. If the headlight switch is slowly […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip 30th Anniversary Custom Motorcycle And Guitar
Published by July 13th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Legendary Buffalo Chip’s will give away one lucky Chip rally attendee a one-of-a-kind motorcycle and a distinctive Sturgis Buffalo Chip® guitar from Epiphone. Registration for the bike and guitar giveaway is free and can be found at Buffalo Chip. Fans can also register at the rally at the Epiphone […]
Indian Motorcycle Kings Mountain Factory Liquidation
Published by July 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Due to the acquisition by Polaris Industries and relocation of Indian Motorcycle in Spirit Lake, Iowa, remaining equipment at the former Kings Mountain, North Carolina factory is being liquidated. Unfortunately, no Indian motorcycle parts, but equipments like Dyno Booth, Rolling Test Booth, Painting Booth, Compressor, Warehouse Carts, Hitachi Invertor, Ladders, Office Desks, Chairs, Tables, File Cabinets, […]
5th Annual Sturgis Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show.
Published by July 12th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Sturgis Bike Week, The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its fifth annual The Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show to Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon. The show will be held Monday, August 8th, 2011 and will feature door prizes and giveaways, a burnout pit, live music and beautiful women. No registration or entry fee. Visitors to […]
7Up and Dollar General Team Up to Give Away Harley Davidson Sportsters
Published by July 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.What about getting a chance to win a free Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight and $1000. 7Up and Dollar General don’t oblige you to buy anything to enter their Sweepstakes. You are just obliged to enter online and to provide a valid email address. You can enter daily through July 24, 2011. You must be a legal […]
Not so odd and quite awesome, I dig this dirt tracker inspired creation. A style inspiring many of today’s young and not so young custom builders. All of a sudden I imagined, “what if Harley-Davidson would release such a beauty for less than $7000 with generation X & Y in mind?” I can dream, you […]
Captain America. The First Avenger. Defending Freedom And Justice On A Harley WLA Motorcycle.
Published by July 10th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.On July 22, two icons of freedom will roll onto the silver screen when Marvel Studios releases Captain America: The First Avenger, who defends freedom and justice for all on a Harley-Davidson® WLA motorcycle. During World War II, Harley-Davidson produced and dispatched almost 70,000 WLA motorcycles overseas to support the war effort. The motorcycle was […]
14th Annual Quail Lodge Vintage Motorcycles Sale
Published by July 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bonhams, one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers of antiques and fine art, is preparing for its 14th annual sale at Quail Lodge in Carmel, California, on Thursday and Friday, August 18-19. Among rare motorcycles to be offered. 1- The very last Brough Superior SS100 to roll off the production line with full factory […]
Resignation Of Terry Nesbitt President Of Viper Motorcycle Co.
Published by July 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, John Silseth CEO of Viper Powersports Inc., announced the resignation and retirement of Terry Nesbitt, veteran employee, President of Viper Motorcycle Company and Director of Viper Powersports, Inc. According to John Silseth, CEO, “Terry is a co-founder and long time valued employee. It’s been a pleasure to work together all these years. I’m sad […]
Of course, if you dumped big dollars to roll on a 30” front wheel, you don’t want to use a cheap fiberglass or plastic fender. Here comes Fat Katz, a custom sheet metal leader, with its new offering, a model called the Tombstone 30, born from a brand new tooling and formed out of 13 […]
Ribbed Parts From Violent Choppers
Published by July 7th, 2011 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.In his small Alabama shop, Michael Lewis from Violent Choppers turned these new parts. First, what he calls “Axle Condoms” ($65), ribbed aluminum spacers originally created for Springer 3/4″ axles like old Springer front ends. Objective is of course to make your legs look prettier by covering the front wheel bearings. They taper down to […]
1913 Excelsior-Henderson Gas Tank By Scott Jacobs
Published by July 6th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Painters.Very rare occurrence in the motorcycle industry. When in 1931 Excelsior-Henderson owner Ignaz Schwinn decided to stop production of all motorcycles, the company orders book was full. He was afraid that the great depression would last too many years and preferred to focus on his core business, bicycle manufacturing. A shame when you think that […]
Harley-Davidson Offers Women The Ultimate Learn-To-Ride Experience
Published by July 6th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ladies, are you looking to break free from your daily routine? Have you always been interested in riding a motorcycle? Do you need a new adventure that will change your life? Have you been a passenger on motorcycles and would like to learn to operate one yourself? Are you entering a new phase of your […]
New Women’s Hi-Vis Vest From Harley-Davidson
Published by July 6th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.When conditions turn dark, wet or dreary, the new women’s yellow Hi-Vis Vest ($70) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line will increase visibility and reflectivity in Adverse Conditions. It’s almost like turning on a light around your torso. It’s made from water-resistant nylon with 3M® Scotchlite® Reflective Material panels and is designed to be worn over […]
During these last years I have seen many American V-Twin Custom Builders crossing over to show their skills using foreign bikes as their platforms, mainly English and sometimes Japanese. More rarely the opposite. Robert Fisher comes from the Japanese Custom Scene where, at a young age, he has already established his name, owning the distinction […]
Exciting New Stage Of The Big Dog Motorcycles Story In Europe. Are You Serious?
Published by July 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I don’t know personally Jos Dewit, boss of of the Legend Motorcycle Group, a european distributor of motorcycles with warehousing based in Belgium. On June 6, 2010 he announced very proudly that his company was chosen by Big Dog Motorcycles to distribute 4 of their models through a network of dealers to be created on […]
Polaris Hiring Marketing Director For Indian Motorcycles
Published by July 4th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You see it here first. A tremendous opportunity offered by Polaris to apply for a dream job to lead the Indian Motorcycle brand marketing efforts. Job Summary: Lead Indian marketing efforts in development and implementation of strategies and plan that meet or exceed retail sales objectives. Key leader in driving Indian Motorcycles to become a […]
Motorcycle ABS Technology Benefits To Be Evaluated Again With In-situation Study.
Published by July 1st, 2011 in Brakes, Builders, Editorial and Events.When braking hard, we all know that locking up motorcycle wheel(s) will create unbalance and will easily put you down. ABS systems, via their sensors, are supposed to detect when a bike’s wheels are about to lock up, rapidly releasing and reapplying braking pressure to allow the motorcycle to slow while the wheels keep turning […]
