As I posted a few days ago, Indian Motorcycles is releasing 2 brand new 2010 models. The Indian Chief Bomber and the Indian Chief Dark Horse. Both models will be displayed for the 1st time during the Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip. The Indian Chief Bomber, featured below in Military Green and Silver Smole, […]
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Exclusive Close-Up Look At The New Indian Motorcycle Chief Bomber
Published by July 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Randy Simpson Closing Milwaukee Iron
Published by July 11th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.When I started my business in 1992, Randy Simpson was one of the first major professional builders of the time that I met. It was during an Easyriders Bike Show in Charlotte, NC. I was displaying one of my bikes on a “James Dean” theme next to him exhibiting his vintage racing looking custom bikes (it […]
Obama Administration Threatens Harley-Davidson And Other Automotive Companies
Published by July 10th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Companies without a Bank status, but authorized, under their state-issued charters, to collect federally insured deposits, offer credit cards, make loans and process financial transactions are called “Industrial Loan Companies” (ILC). Harley-Davidson, via its lending arm, is one of them. Under their ILC status these companies don’t face as much scrutiny as traditional banks regulated […]
Art Of The Chopper MotoMuseum Rolls Into Sturgis
Published by July 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Tom Zimberoff’s Choppers & Builders Photo Exhibition On Wheels is coming to Sturgis and will be setup at the MonkeyRock during the entire rally. To borrow Tom’s words “come to have a glimpse into a parallel universe populated by the high priests of horsepower, lane-splitting libertarians on the road to perdition […]
Limited Production Aluminum Swingarms
Published by July 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.“We machined some swing arms for a local bike builder that went out of business a few years ago. I am contacting you to see if you or your readers might have any interest in them. I realize that custom bikes are unique pieces of art and these swing arms may not fit all of […]
The New American IronHorse Files For Bankruptcy And Liquidate
Published by July 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.If you feel like you read before the same story in my Blog, you are almost right. Except that the owners are different, and yes it’s a new American IronHorse bankruptcy that I am announcing! And guess what? The press release states, as usual, that after the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing, the company intends (again) […]
Get a good start on your trike with this all fiberglass 1939 Ford inspired body kit. You can use it on any Harley-Davidson Softail trike conversion. Easy to bolt-on. Sold non-painted at MSRP of $1995 (grille is extra). For info call 813-671-9097 or visit Santiago Choppers.
Gallery Of Legends At The Broken Spoke Sturgis County Line
Published by July 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Painters.Fine Art will be everywhere during this coming Sturgis Rally. And it’s a very good thing to see such an expansion of the artistic community (painters, illustrators, photographers etc) exhibiting their works during our motorcycle rallies. Jay Allen is adding a fine art gallery to the Broken Spoke, Sturgis County Line, located on route 79 […]
“Hey Cyril, thought your readers would like to know that Black Bear Casino has purchased a bike from us here at Indian Motorcycle of the Twin Cities, and will be giving it away on Sunday July 19th at Black Bear Casino and Resort in Carlton, Minnesota. If anyone wishes to reserve a room, they are […]
Ultima Motors Now California Legal
Published by July 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.California professional and backyard builders have now a new reliable and reasonably priced motor option to make their custom ride C.A.R.B. compliant. Ultima just informed me that their carbureted engines can be sold in the State Of California without you risking big fines… and worse. But I have to mention and underscore that in California […]
2 New Indian Motorcycles. Chief Bomber And Chief Dark Horse.
Published by July 7th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 15 Indian Motorcycle dealers met on June 22/24th at the Indian’s Kings Mountain, NC headquarter for their 1st annual meeting. Two new models were introduced, The Chief Bomber and The Chief Dark Horse. Both models will be on display at the Sturgis Rally. Inspired by […]
Harley-Davidson Plans To Sell $700 Million Of Bonds
Published by July 6th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Harley-Davidson plans to sell $700 million of bonds backed by loans for motorcycles and eligible for the Fed’s Term Asset- Backed Securities Loan Facility. Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) is the name of a program created by the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) to support the issuance of asset-backed securities (ABS) collateralized by student […]
For those of you who don’t know, the Goodwood Festival Of Speed or FOS is an annual hill climb featuring historic motor racing vehicles that is held in the grounds of Goodwood House, West Sussex, England. It was started in 1993 by the present Earl of March in order to […]
No denial that the Arlen Ness Big Sucker SS Kit works very well, increasing your horsepower up to 21%. Few other pleated air filters on the market can match its performance. Filter is pre-oiled, ready for installation and can be washed and oiled again and again. It is jacketed in stainless steel mesh offering an […]
1973 “Beetle Trike’ By Ed Roth
Published by July 6th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.An All-American collection of 80 Icons Of Speed and Style and memorabilia is going to be auctioned September 26 at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles. Particularity for this kind of auctions, all lots are sold without reserve. And even if you don’t intend to bid on this Ed Roth Trike (in very bad shape) jump […]
Jesse James Is A Dead Man. 6th Episode. Baja 500.
Published by July 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Jesse James new challenge is to participate…and finish the Baja 500, one of the most famous and dangerous off-road race in the Mexico desert. The race is run May 30/June 1st every year and is 441 miles long with a time limit of 20 hours. Jesse competes in the “Trophy Truck” class and trains in […]
American Chopper’s Paul Teutul Jr. Leaves OCC TV Reality Show For His Own Business
Published by July 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.These days, Paul Teutul Jr, helped by his girlfriend Rachel, is mostly working out of his house, launching his new business JR Designs. Yes, he is still making appearances on American Chopper, but mostly is trying to transition to industrial design with Coleman Stoves as 1st client of his new venture. I belong to the […]
New Wave Of Layoffs At Big Dog Motorcycles
Published by July 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today Wednesday July 2nd, Big Dog Motorcycles laid off over 20 employees. The company is blaming the economy, practically the shrinking of consumer discretionary spending and the lack of retail financing available. Laid-off workers received a severance package. Big Dog Motorcycles, like many other manufacturers, is focusing its efforts to exporting to Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. […]
Ultima Old School 2” Belt Drive System
Published by July 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.If you go open belt drive on an old school bike, a narrow belt is an aesthetic must. A narrow belt drive will not only look good but will give you more turn ground clearance and give your bike a more centered weight distribution, obviously improving the balance of your bike. This Ultima belt drive system […]
BMC Choppers Looking For Equity Partner
Published by July 1st, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.BMC Motorcycle Company is seeking a majority equity partner or merger/acquisition party iable to finance domestic, European and Canadian market expansion. Information can be found on Business Broker under the heading: Manufacturing: Auto and Transportation. With a ten year history and a very recognizable brand. BMC President Greg Rouse tells me that BMC is a […]
B-MAC Mini Air Control For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by July 1st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.More and more products for the comfort of the rider, and specifically more suspension items for the bagger market. Custom Cycle Control Systems adds a new item to its line of chassis suspension. Because accessing and adjusting the rear suspension on an Harley touring bike used to be a difficult task this B-MAC Bagger Mini […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls 11,000 Bikes
Published by June 30th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is recalling a total of 11,005 motorcycles..The models concerned are: 2008-2009 FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones, 2008 FXSTSSE2 Screamin’ Eagle Softails, and 2009 FXSTSSE3 CVO Softail Springers. There is a defect with a acorn stud at the brake reaction link and the stud could fall out, with for possible consequence that the front brake/front fender […]
J&P Cycles Open House Debrief
Published by June 30th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The J&P Cycles Open House celebrating the company 30th Anniversary was a huge success with very conservative final numbers putting the attendance at 22,000 bikers. “We are extremely satisfied with the results of the weekend, both in terms of visitors and sales. We are sure that this will send an important message to the entire […]
Upgrading With The Correct Clutch For An Easy Pull
Published by June 30th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.I had the issue several times and I know you too. You try to upgrade a stock Harley clutch and you end up with a very heavy clutch pull, making your riding experience very uncomfortable, even painful in long traffic wait and go situations. The reasonyou’re your trouble? The multiplicity of clutch spring combinations confusing […]
Women Wear High Heels. Men Ride Choppers. Same Thing.
Published by June 29th, 2009 in Books, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Announcing the first annual Tom Zimberoff’s Art Of The Chopper Photography Exhibition during the Sturgis Rally. As you all know Tom is the man and the lens behind the 2 best-selling hard cover books Art Of The Chopper # 1 and # 2, each featuring about 30 custom choppers from the high priests of custom […]
Usually, Lemon Law applies when there is a vehicle defect or condition, which substantially impairs its use, value or safety, and when this condition can’t be repaired after 3 attempts by an authorized manufacturer’s dealership. This nonconformity must first occur within the first 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. Last weekend I was […]
