60 minutes of Fast Bikes, Black leather and Rock’n Roll. I know you want to watch this one. As strange as it may sound, “Cafe Society” is the first, full-length documentary film to chronicle the origins, legacy and rebirth of the Cafe Racer subculture. Two years in the making and shot in Europe (mainly England) […]
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Cafe Society. Rev-Up For This Documentary Film.
Published by August 14th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Breaking News. Billy Lane Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison.
Published by August 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This morning a 9 a.m. Billy Lane was in court in Viera, Florida to hear sentencing regarding the vehicular homicide case in connection with a September 4, 2006 crash that left Gerald Morelock dead. (The Live Video of the full Court proceedings and sentencing was online in my Blog all morning). As expected, defense lawyer […]
LIVE VIDEO: Billy Lane Addresses The Court And Sentencing.
Published by August 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Live Video Feed of the full Court proceedings was removed at 11.30 am USA EST after Billy Lane sentencing. These 2 videos are the taped segments of: 1- Billy Lane addressing the Court before sentencing (this page). 2- Circuit Judge Robert Burger announcing sentencing (following page after you make the jump by clicking on blue link under 1st […]
Kris Krome Rolling Piece Of Art
Published by August 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Kris Krome Rolling Piece Of Art When you will read that this custom bike built by Kris Krome Customs was rewarded with a 2nd place in “Freestyle Class” and 1st place in “Metric Class” of the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building, I know very well the kind of reactions that some of you are […]
Harley-Davidson Customization For Your Digital Gear
Published by August 13th, 2009 in Accessories, Builders and Customs.To reflect your taste and passion for motorcycles, Harley-Davidson offers you the clothing, the gadgets and now the digital gear skins. Via a company called SkinIt using a state-of-the-art digital printing process you can cover your electronics (phone, laptop, notebook, camera, headphones, etc) with a film skin in patterns suggested by the mother factory. But […]
Confederate “Fighter Combat” To Be Auctioned And Raced At Bonneville Speed Trials.
Published by August 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When 3 weeks ago I introduced you to the Confederate “P120 Fighter Combat” I reported that it was scheduled to be unveiled for the first time to the press and public this very weekend Friday, August 14th at the Quail Motorsports Gathering during the 2009 Pebble Beach Car Week, and then be offered for auction […]
Brough Superior Motorcycles Are Back. A Fascinating Tale.
Published by August 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Brough Superior is back with 2 models and will debut August 14-16th at the legendary 2009 Pebble Beach Concours. Their very high quality fabrication, fit and finish gave Brough Superior the deserved titled of “Rolls Royce Of Motorcycles”.
Harley-Davidson Now Selling The Bobber Look For Your Sportster
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.New from Harley, the Bobber Look ready to bolt-on with no fabrication on your Genuine Sportster. The kit includes a chopped rear fender and distressed brown (I told you before about this new trend) leather solo spring saddle. My first question is, why only a brown seat? I thought that Bobbers and Bobber seats could […]
2009 World Champion Dave Cook Rides His Bike Rambler Before The Competition
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Winner Modified Harley-Davidson Class At AMD World Championship
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With a Harley Panhead, you go either way. A faithful restoration or a radical make over A shop called “Hot Dreams” of Marbella (gorgeous Spanish city in the Malaga region famous for its wines, but it’s another stoty) went the full custom way to compete in Sturgis in the Modified Harley Class, this ear sponsored […]
Lorenzo Lamas And Ralph Randolph Stop Their Collaboration.
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I had the insider information on Tuesday of the Sturgis Rally (thank you GS & MB). Ralph just called yesterday evening and asked me to make it official in my Blog. Ralph Randolph, owner of Knockout Motorcycle Company announces his split from Lorenzo Lamas Cycles.
2009 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Runners-Up. Number 2 To 6.
Published by August 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Behind each custom motorcycle there is more than 1 man to bring his talent to the machine. But at least, I am able to show you the face of the boss of each 5 runners-up in the “Free Style” Category (there are other classes). From left to right and top to bottom. #2 Kris Krome […]
AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building Top 3 Winners
Published by August 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I told you this past week, for the 1st time since the inception of the competition in 2004. an American was voted World Champion by his fellow competitors. All along these 2 coming weeks I will introduce you in pictures with the winners in each class category. Here the picture of the 3 top […]
2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Trike
Published by August 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.2010 Models: FLHXXX Street Glide® Trike Harley-Davidson describes it as a lean, stripped-down, hot-rod styling to the three-wheel category. So, what do you get for a MSRP of $27,000? A frame and associated chassis structure and geometry engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle. A […]
Jesse James Is A Dead Man. His Hydrogen Powered World Record And The VMAX.
Published by August 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.The final show of the season. Shot on location at El Mirage Dry Lake in Southern California where he beat the controversial Hydrogen Powered World Record, Jesse pilots the VMAX on several high speed runs. The VMAX impressed Jesse who has ridden just about everything with big horsepower and wheels. Following his ride on the V […]
2010 Buell 1125CR Modern Cafe Racer
Published by August 8th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It is Erik Buell’s vision of a modern day Cafe Racer to blend class-leading performance with sinister styling and a wicked attitude to push the boundaries of the streetfighter category. In a few words, a stripped down, raw and aggressive package. The Buell 1125CR model combines the 146-hp, liquid-cooled Helicon 1125 cc V-Twin engine with […]
Dave Cook 1st American To Win AMD World Championship Of Bike Building
Published by August 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Dave Cook 1st American To Win AMD World Championship Of Bike Building Not bad for somebody who decided to become a full-time Custom Builder only in 2002 (after being a semi=pro during a dozen of years). As soon as the custom bikes were setup under the giant white tent of the 2009 AMD World Championship […]
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was reportedly taken to a hospital on Thursday after falling from stage during a concert at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Tyler, 59 fell while entertaining the crowd by dancing around after the sound system failed during the song ”Love In an Elevator,’ Tyler was on the stage’s catwalk when he tottered […]
Arlen Ness Retro Floorboards
Published by August 5th, 2009 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.These Ness Retro Floorboards are styled to match the Arlen Ness Retro line. Constructed from chrome plated billet aluminum with full length rubber inserts offering excellent grip and comfort. Designed to fit 80-09 FLT/FLHT/FLHR and 00-09 FLST models. Matching passenger boards are designed for 93-09 FLT models. $399.95 at Arlen Ness Online Store.
2009 Sturgis Rally. Is It Trike Week?
Published by August 5th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the past 2 decades, Harley-Davidson has successfully marketed its bikes to baby-boomers. And you know the problem: boomers are graying. Consequence, some of those older riders quit riding or ride much less and buy less motorcycles. Harley buyers were an average age of 38 in the early 90’s, and now 50! Just observe the […]
Harley-Davidson Launches Fit Shop Program
Published by August 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s very rare that a factory bike will fit you the 1st time you straddle it on the show floor. Not to lose any sales over a 1st negative impressions, Harley-Davidson vision is that by spending one-on-one time with a trained Fit Shop specialist, their potential buyers, whether they’re a long-time or new rider, will feel […]
2010 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Published by August 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As the new king of the Harley-Davidson Touring line, the Electra Glide® Ultra Limited model delivers the performance upgrade of a Twin Cam 103™ engine, and features standard equipment items previously offered only as accessories on regular-production Harley-Davidson Touring models. This top of the line custom touring machine features a new flamed paint scheme, new […]
Yesterday In Sturgis Hamsters USA Raised $291,000 for Rapid City Children
Published by August 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Every Sturgis rally, Hamsters USA, a group of people of the custom motorcycle industry, organizes a dinner with silent auction and raffle to raise funds for “Children’s Care” of Rapid City which serves children with special needs. Yesterday Monday, the organization shattered their own record, raising $285,000. Hamsters raised funds through of an Arlen Ness […]
S&S High Performance Air Cleaner Kit For Honda® Fury™ Chopper
Published by August 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.I know that some of you own a Honda Fury Chopper. S&S Cycle knows too. So, they now propose a performance teardrop air cleaner kit conceived specifically for this mode. As you all know, getting more power out of an engine boils down to getting more air into it.
Indian Motorcycles Riding In Sturgis For Tribal Hope Foundation
Published by August 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I reported in a previous post, Indian Motorcycle’s entire 2010 Indian Chief motorcycle lineup is on display in Sturgis for the 69th annual motorcycle rally. The company is displaying the new 2010 Chief Bomber and Dark Horse (featured here again) to the public for the first time. […]
10-seat Harley-Davidson Heading To Sturgis Rally
Published by August 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A Wisconsin man will stand out at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. Steve “Doc” Hopkins is riding his custom-made 10-seat Harley-Davidson 900 miles to the South Dakota Rally. The 24-foot-long very custom bike features seven different engines, some of which date back 100 years. “It’s like a rolling history of Harley Davidson’s […]
