Something I didn’t mention before is that it seems that all new 2010 Harley-Davidson models exhaust systems are now equipped with a catalytic converter. Only the 2009 models sold in California had them factory installed. EPA is after all manufacturers and Harley-Davidson is anticipating what will be soon, no doubt about it, a requirement in […]
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Harley-Davidson New 2010 Exhaust System
Published by September 5th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Exhaust.You don’t see one very often. Especially as flawless as this one. It’s a 1917 Indian bicycle powered by a Briggs and Stratton motor wheel. Not too much to say except to admire the flawless restoration. . And yes, it’s for sale. If you are interested write to editor@cyrilhuzeblog.com and we will transfer your email […]
Where Are They Now? John Covington.
Published by September 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A very long time, by motorcycle industry standard, that I belong to this industry. And of course a lot of people, custom builders, vendors, manufacturers and show promoters that I have seen come & go. Evidently our US recession has also been a catalyst for this turnover. Sometimes I know what went wrong and where do […]
Saxon Motorcycles Europe introduces The Whip, Its 4th European Model.
Published by September 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Is Europe the new motorcycle Eldorado? Big Dog Motorcycles, Big Bear Choppers and Saxon think so. A devaluated US dollar against the Euro (a 68% devaluation since Euro introduction as a common currency in 2000) helps a lot make American motorcycles desirable on the other side of the big blue pond. At the European Bike […]
Stellan Egeland Custom Bike On The Track
Published by September 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Videos.Stellan Egeland from Sweden made sensation in 2007 when he won the AMD World Champion of Custom Bike Building. This year he ranked 4th in the Freestyle class with a new amazing machine called “Harrier’. This bike was built for use on both street and track because Stellan wanted to develop a hub steering that […]
Chris Carr 1st Run. 355+ MPH And Fire!
Published by September 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.This morning, favorable weather condition. Chris Carr did a first run. Reached 355+ mph between mile 5 & 6 (timing mile), then between mile 6 & 7 engine explosion and fire. Automatic fire extinguisher started from inside. Extinguished when the Bub 7 Streamliner reached end of course at mile 11. No more run this year (to […]
World Land Speed Record. Chris Carr Trying To Be Faster Than Chris Carr.
Published by September 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you meet with Chris Carr, he will tell you that one day he wants to be the 1st man to reach 400 mph. Since September 5th, 2006 he is already the fastest man in the world on 2 wheels with a 2-pass run on the Salts averaging 350.8 mph aboard the Bub’s “Number Seven […]
2009 Bub Speed Trials Postcards
Published by September 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Confederate Fighting Hard For A New Land Speed Record
Published by September 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When on August 12, 09 I introduced you to the Confederate P-120 Fighter Combat, I told you that this new pre-production machine would be on the Salts of Utah looking for a new world record. Myself and a lot of journalists, photographers, film makers spend a lot of time with the Confederate crew around its […]
Bonneville Speed Freak Lady
Published by September 1st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I told you before quite a large number of ladies from 16 years old to…are present on the Salts of Utah. Some just to test their machine because a “White Dyno” will always be more exciting than a shop one and getting a Bonneville time slip is a very precious collectible. Others, like Michelle Mielke […]
Indian Motorcycles Cash For Clunker
Published by September 1st, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Cash For Clunker incentive was a huge success for cars. And it gave inspiration and motivation to Indian Motorcycles to launch a campaign to tell you to bring your trade and your Indian Dealer will give you an additional $3000 towards your new 2009 Indian Chief. Here the rules: your trade must be street […]
Jay Leno Rides The New Brough Superior
Published by August 31st, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.On august 12, I informed you of the return of the Brough Superior with 2 new models presented at the Pebble Beach Concours. Jay Leno was there and didn’t miss to notice the “Rolls Royce Of Motorcycles”. And he is again the lucky guy with the opportunity to ride the new Brough Superior Pendine Racer.
Bub Speed Trials. Sodium Addiction.
Published by August 31st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Ross Kiwi Thomas. Youngest Indian Rider On The Salts Of Utah.
Published by August 30th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.He is only 15 1/2 years old… He got his motorcycle endorsement 3 days before Sturgis. For initiation, he rode 500 miles to the Rally. During the event, he learned the skills of swerving and braking on the canyon roads of the Black Hills.
Bub Speed Trials Atmosphere
Published by August 29th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Yes, I had to fly from Florida to Utah, with a beautiful view of the Grand Canyon before landing in Salt Lake City. 2- Driving along a sea of salt from Salt Lake City to Wendover. 3- Welcome to Wendover sign. 4- It was a day for Scruteenering by officials. Racing starts tomorrow morning Sunday. To […]
The New Bronze Masterpiece Of Jeff Decker
Published by August 29th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Merchandise.Honoring the American Speedway, expressing its spirit, freezing in time an instant of 2 racers in full drift fighting wheel to wheel, it is what this new dynamic piece of artwork from artist Jeff Decker is all about. Can you hear engines screaming? Did you identify the 2 bikes? A 1934 Single Cylinder Crocker racing […]
On My Way To The Bonneville Salt Flats For Some Land Speed Racing Action
Published by August 28th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just finished packing up. Flight at 6 am to Salt Lake City, then a 90 minutes drive to Wendover the closest city at 5 miles from the Salts. No, I am not racing (next year?). Just learning more about the world’s fastest machines (motorcycles, cars, rocket powered vehicles, and anything rolling…) and supporting friends challenging […]
A Harley-Davidson Under Each Indian
Published by August 28th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.I was the 1st one to publicly give you the info (see article). Harley-Davidson is starting its conquest of India, the 2nd largest consumers market in the world (1,198,003,000) and the 4th in purchasing power). A local Harley plant is also in the works. A Harley New Dehli tee-shirt is going to be worth a lot of rupees […]
The Picasso of Sport Bikes Goes To Daytona
Published by August 28th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Starting September 15, Nick Anglada, a.k.a. “The Picasso of Sports Bikes, will be operating out of Cycle World of Daytona, the newest destination for sport bike and metric riders.
Roland Sands Design Black Beauty
Published by August 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You are looking at a radically modified 2003 Softail Harley-davidson rebuilt by Roland Sands Design. Is it something you could do yourself to your stock bike? Roland Sands thinks so. or pretty close. Of course, there is some RSD bodywork fabrication and modification involved in this customization, but most of the parts can be bought […]
Battistinis USA. On The Road Again.
Published by August 27th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Are we coming back to the old days, when your rep. was visiting you business to show you his ware. Irreplaceable human contact with the opportunity to touch, evaluate and ask questions about the part you didn’t know it was the perfect one to move your next project forward. Rikki Battistini from Battistinis USA is […]
Open Letter From Bruce Arnold To Bill Davidson
Published by August 27th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.This open letter is about corporate social responsibility of Harley-Davidson to fallen riders. It was written by Bruce Arnold (LDR Long Distance Rider) to Bill Davidson, Vice President Of Core Customer Marketing of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Dear Bill, A kind assessment of your response to my letter of June 6 entitled “Why Should Motorcyclists Support […]
Big Dog Motorcycles Export Strategy
Published by August 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Big Dog Motorcycles just received a U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Certificate. This certificate is for businesses that have benefited from the Department Of Commerce services to enter foreign markets. Big Dog Motorcycles started shipping motorcycles in June to its first 2 Canadian Dealers, in Montreal and Calgary and will announce 2 new Dealers very […]
Adam Canni. Master Automotive Industrial Designer.
Published by August 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Without any doubt Adam Canni is one of the most talented and creative industrial automotive designers of his generation, and I should know a little bit about design…As a matter of fact he is behind the design and/or paint job of many famous motorcycles and custom parts that you know.
Mingling With The Top Swiss Bonneville Racers
Published by August 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This weekend, for a change, it will be nice for me to mingle with racers on the Salts, although they are all, of course, also custom builders and evidently more expert at engine tuning that most of us are….
Pantera Custom Motorcycle
Published by August 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You probably noticed. In parallel to the vintage restoration and the new old school style trends, and in addition to the return of Jap and Brit motors used in custom motorcycles, there is a style of bikes getting a new attention from custom builders. The sport bike/dragster look. And not only for one-off creations, but […]
