To make me regret not traveling this year to the 16th edition of the Italian Padova Biker Expo, fellow publisher Moreno Persello from Bikers Life Magazine sent me these pictures of local pinup girls shot during his magazine organized Hot Rod Show. Sorry guys. It’s Italy. No blondes…
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Buell Factory Liquidation. Everything Must Go Now.
Published by January 30th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last Thursday January 28th was the first day for the liquidation of all Buell assets and equipments at their East Troy, Wisconsin factory. A couple of friends of mine were there waiting in line with other 350 people for an opportunity to visit the ex-Buell plant and in their case maybe get a few cheap […]
Triumph Motorcycles Old Factory Film
Published by January 30th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Triumphs have a lot of soul…Although this old black & white movie would be better without a quite “cheesy” intro, watch how machining and assembly was done at the old Triumph factory (part 1 of 3).
New Storz Performance Custom Harley-Davidson XR 1200
Published by January 29th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The trade show season starts in a few days with the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo followed by the Indianapolis Dealer Expo. And trade shows bring a lot of show bikes on the show floor. There are no better way for part manufacturers and distributors to show their new products. And Steve Storz from Storz Performance is […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by January 29th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Strong rumors continue to reach my desk about Roger Penske still very interested in buying some (or all?) Rossmeyer’s Harley Dealerships. As a matter of fact, Mr. Penske made an apparition in a couple of dealerships very close to me in South Florida. Sources wishing to remain anonymous tell me that an agreement would have […]
New Solo Seats For Harley-Davidson Sportster And Dyna Models
Published by January 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.New from New York City Choppers for Harley-Davidson Dyna & Sportster models. Will fit 2006 and later Dyna® 2004 to 2006 and 2010 Sportsters. Installation requires separate purchase of the model-specific seat installation kit P/N 54075-10 (Dyna) or 54074-10 (Sportster) also available from New York City Choppers.
Illusion Motorcycles Razorhell Chopper
Published by January 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Illusion Motorsports, a California custom motorcycle shop in Orange County with 30 years of experience, stated to me that as an EPA/CARB certified motorcycle manufacturer they can build for you a custom bike legal in California and all US States. For example, if you like this cool Chopper called “Razorhell”, they can turn it into […]
Will retro American car design influences the design of Japanese scooters?. This stretched concept Yamaha Maxam 3000 is 9-foot long and is supposed to make you feel like riding a 60’s smooth Cadillac Coupe Deville.
Ace Cafe Motorcycle & Custom Show 26th-28th Feb 2010.
Published by January 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my UK readers a good show just around the corner. The Ace Cafe Motorcycle & Custom Show is scheduled February 26th-28th at the Alexandra Palace, an iconic landmark venue in London (with its Palace built in 1873 overlooking England Capital. Been there…). The bike show is affiliated with the AMD European Championship Of Bike […]
The New Victory Vegas Limited Edition
Published by January 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.At the recent and somewhat dull New York Motorcycle Show, Polaris unveiled a new 2010 Victory Vegas Limited Edition, the 1st of the line with a 106″/6 speed setup. Only 100 Vegas LE will be produced this year at a price of $15,999. On this model the Victory’s Freedom V-Twin was fitted with Stage 2 […]
Where Are They Now? Jeff Cochran.
Published by January 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Coming from a 2nd generation family of builders, young Jeff Cochran always built stuff in his garage and logically ended up starting his own custom motorcycle business. Jeff opened Sucker Punch Sally in Cincinnati, OH in 2002 and very fast took as partner Donnie Loos, another local long time builder with who I was intensively […]
RC Components. From Motorcycle Wheels To Exhausts.
Published by January 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Exhaust and Wheels.Since 1989 you have known RC Components as one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle wheels for Harley and Metric bikes. New for 2010 the company is launching a line of exhausts branded udder the name of RCX-haust. As a start, RC Components proposes slip on mufflers for baggers and 6 different billet aluminum cap […]
Stella By Artist David Uhl. A Teaser.
Published by January 26th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Painters.It’s been two years since famous David Uhls painting named “Evelyn” has been released. And now David adds “Stella” to his Women Of Harley collection. He describes Stella as “not a seasoned rider but more of a rebel immersed in the changing attitudes from the Victorian Era to the Roaring ’20’s”. Harley-Davidson was a catalyst […]
New 2010 Harley-Davidson CVO™ Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Published by January 25th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, Harley-davidson is releasing a new CVO serialized edition (999 units at a suggested U.S. retail price of $36,499) of its luxurious Ultra classic Electra Glide Model. And as you can see, Harley continues to lean to the dark side by trading the shine of chrome for a fade to black. The CVO Ultra is […]
Sure to turn everyone’s head, this Flyin’ trike built by Art In Motion is a good representation of 3-wheel Zen design. It was built in 09,and to arrive to this naked look, shop owner Tom Knapp conceived the frame on CAD and asked Rolling Thunder Manufacturing frame experts to produce it as a Softail with […]
Westbury Handcrafted Motorcycles
Published by January 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Greg Westbury at Westbury Handcrafted Motorcycles wants you to know that he has a new website featuring not only his past and current projects but also his hot rod chassis fabrication and of course his proprietary motorcycle parts. Westbury Motorcycles was founded by Greg and his father Bob Westbury in 1989. Hot Rods have always […]
Hadar Gorgeous Metal Designs
Published by January 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Let me tell you right away. John Hadar is the kind of collaborator that maby custom motorcycle builders would want in their shops. How not to resect a man who is self taught and tells you that “The bikes seem to want to be built and the specific building methods seem to unfold as the development evolves. Like watching a […]
Yesterday Friday January 22, 2010, Harley-Davidson reported a wider than expected loss for the 4th quarter of 2009. Sales in the US dropped by a whopping 27.9%. Looking ahead to 2010, the company will reduce its shipments of motorcycles by 5% to 10% to a level of 201,000 to 212,000 bikes – At the same […]
Breaking News. Former Mid-West Choppers Owner Chip Miyler To spend 3 1/2 Years In Prison
Published by January 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In August 2008 Mid-West Choppers owner Chip Miyler of Illinois was accused by about 40 customers, including non US clients based in New Zealand, to have received a total of US $1.2 million of down payments for custom bikes that were never built before the company went bankrupt in October 2005. Chip Miyler and his […]
New Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Model. A True City Brawler.
Published by January 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Because of media obligations, sometimes it’s quite difficult for me to keep my keyboard silent when I am aware of big news like the launch of a new Harley-Davidson model. Now that yesterday evening at the Ace Hotel in New-York City, Willie G. Davidson (with Harley-Davidson styling team members Casey Ketterhagen, Frank Savage, Ray Drea, […]
AMCA Winner 18-Year Old Ryan Mackey First Motorcycle Built
Published by January 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From Aberdeen, South Dakota these 2 pictures taken by a temperature of 36F below! where you can see 18-year old Ryan Mackey (between Carl & Matt Olsen), the winner of the AMCA Youth Program Give Away Bike, posing front of the Harley WLA bike he fabricated and built. The bike is entirely made up of […]
Some throw away their old cans. Some keep them to resell them for a few cents. Some just put them in the “recycle bin” at trash removal day. Some create automotive art…Works with all brands and all drinks. Artist unknown (thanks Troy)
Riding A Jaguar Motorcycle
Published by January 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.I dislike motorcycles looking like animals. But at least I respect this fabrication work, but just as art. By Massow Concept Cycles in London, UK.
Supporting Your Local Motorcycle Shop
Published by January 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Jim Konzal, owner Of Customs By Jim, Inc in Spokane, WA, wanted to express his feelings about motorcycle parts sold online at a discount by non-shop owners. Here are his thoughts. “There you are, sitting in your living room on a cold winter evening, thinking about the next riding season. Soon your thoughts turn to […]
Buell Motorcycle Company Liquidation Starts January 28, 2010
Published by January 18th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Now that Buell, a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, has ceased manufacturing motorcycles, begins the process of the liquidation sale of vehicles and factory equipment from the State-of-the-Art facility. This liquidation sale will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for Buell riders and fans to view the inside of the factory and purchase the equipment used […]
Indian Larry Special Commemorative Edition By Chris Callen
Published by January 18th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since he left us in 2004 many articles and books have been published to honor the life and work of Indian Larry. As good as they may be, none of them contains such a deep investigative work to help understand a very complex and talented man as this Special Commemorative Issue written by Chris Callen, […]
