Oldies but Goldies. Don’t just admire old bikes. Try one out in Daytona. I am not kidding. Visitors to Daytona Bike Week will get a chance to experience history firsthand, thanks to The Antique Motorcycle Club of America. The AMCA will host a display at the Limpnickie Lot (Stone Edge Skate Park, 1848 S. Ridgewood […]
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A First. 1939 Harley Knucklehead And 1948 Indian Chief Demo Rides
Published by February 25th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle is starting its Show Tour with of course a first stop in Daytona Beach. The traveling crew is on the road and will unload tomorrow at the International Speedway location a show truck packed with 2009 Indian Chiefs and the full line of parts, accessories and brand apparel. You will have the opportunity […]
French builder Frederic Duban of “Dub Performance” is so proud of his new “Bobster” built on a Buell base, than he cannot resist doing a few wheelies. Just for you…Don’t worry about the few French words in this video. In substance it means “F… stock bikes. Buy one of my Bobsters”. Yes, Fred…
By accident I discovered this site called IronWigwam featuring vintage racing pictures, old bike parts posters and illustrations. It’s the website maintained by Rick Dillinger and if you buy some of his collectibles, you help him finance his next trip to the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials (August 30 to September 3, 09) where he will […]
New US Assembled RevTech® 125” Engine
Published by February 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.During the V-Twin expo, Custom Chrome introduced the all-new RevTech 125”. The company states that the RevTech 125” offers upgrades over traditional V-Twins that make it truly one of the “best of the best.” Starting with a clean slate, their engineers incorporated the best features and technology the market has to offer to create a […]
An Art Deco Treasure. 1934 Concept Motorcycle.
Published by February 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have a huge passion for the Art Deco and the “Streamline Moderne” movements, both popular design styles between 1925 and 1939, and yes, invented by a small group of French designers, then exported all over the world. Just look at this 1934 BMW R7 concept motorcycle just restored to its former glory.
Jeff Nicklus To Build 20 Rat Bikes
Published by February 21st, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Not the kind that have fallen apart over time. And anyway they are not built, but aged…and just maintained. Instead, Jeff Nicklus is in the process of building 20 new custom motorcycles for a group named “The Desert Rats Group” made up of American Citizens living and working in Kuwait. It just happened that Jeff […]
nUCLEUS is a conceptual project that will be featured in a book called “Nonobject Design Fiction”. I quote: “We believe that a new breed of alternative fuel vehicles deserves a new level of experience. Why must motorcycles mimic each other DNA. Why motorcycles mirror ferocious animals from the wild? Are we capable of doing it […]
Victory Motorcycles Offering A 5-Year Warranty On Its Entire Product Line
Published by February 19th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.It’s a first. Victory Motorcycles is offering the motorcycle industry a 5-year limited warranty on all new Victory Motorcycles through its national dealer network. For a decade now, low-maintenance, high horsepower and enduring reliability have been the backbone of the Victory Motorcycle brand strategy for a decade.
There is a lot of production Bobbers. But only one winner awarded during the “Excellence Awards” given away by Paisano Publications during the V-Twin Expo. And this year, the winner is Darwin Motorcycles builder of the Brass Balls Bobbers. The award-winning Classic Bobber series comes in a Softail or […]
The Sweet Sound Of A Timeless Motorcycle
Published by February 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Here is a sound bite of a Running Timeless Motorcycle.
It seems that off-road machines (made in China?) contain lead at a level greater than 600 parts per million (whatever it means!). Because there is a national limit of lead acceptable in children’s products, since last week there is a ban on selling off-road motorcycles to children younger than 12. Consequently, all dealers are required […]
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Events During Daytona Bike Week 2009
Published by February 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will return to the Doghouse Bar and Grill on Main Street in Daytona. In keeping with The Doghouses’ reputation as “the place to party in Daytona,” this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse line-up will feature some of the industry’s best custom bikes, builders, and special events. In addition the Doghouse […]
Your Bike Deserves A Fix
Published by February 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.What if for the price of 1 oil change or 2 you could fix or improve the look and performance of your bike? Fix My Hog® Inc. is the creator of three critically acclaimed do-it-yourself Harley-Davidson® motorcycle maintenance DVDs which gained rave reviews from the public and critics alike. In it, following the explanations of […]
As you know now, during the 9th annual V-Twin Expo, Big Dog Motorcycles® received the Bike of the Year Award from Paisano Publications for its new 09 model called “Wolf”. It’s quite a pretty cruiser style bike showing beautiful lines and a lot of muscle from any angle you look at it. Exactly what a […]
Most of you know that I have an advertising background. So, I keep a sharp eye for all clever advertising campaigns. Like this one orchestrated by Harley-Davidson in Switzerland. In Zurich, to announce the new Harley models arrival, motorcycle grips are mounted inside subways and buses. Passengers hold on them. One handle says “The new Harleys […]
Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas New Website
Published by February 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In Cincinnati, fellow builder Rick Fairless reminded me about his new digital space. Coding, programming and updating a website being as time and money consuming as building a high end full ground up custom motorcycle, I guess he deserves a plug in my Blog. Especially because he made the effort to publish more than 6500 […]
Harley-Davidson Chopping Its Dividend By 70%
Published by February 13th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.From individuals to big corporations, everybody trying to save and boost the cash flow. As slumping sales sap profit, Harley-Davidson Inc. announced yesterday that it slashed its quarterly dividend by 70 percent, the first cut since 1993. Immediately the stock lost more than 8%. The new dividend will be 10 cents a share, a reduction from […]
2010 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition
Published by February 13th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ford’s 14th Harley-branded F-150 truck was just unveiled in Chicago. called by many the “Look At Me, I Am A Badass With Money” pickup truck, you can’t deny the success of these limited edition series. Since their introduction in 2000, 74000 customers (bikers or not) have opted for the Harley-badged trucks.
New Motorcycles Like New Cars Should Be Included In Stimulus Plan.
Published by February 13th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.You know now that the stimulus package includes a sales tax credit for buyers of brand new cars and trucks (the provision for tax deduction of loan interest has been removed at the last minute). Logically AMA is asking lawmakers to add motorcycles in this stimulus plan. And of course I agree. Not only because […]
2009 V-Twin Expo “Excellence in Motorcycling” Award Winners
Published by February 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You asked for it over and over. Below is the list of the 2009 Leaders Of The Industry who received their trophies from Dave Nichols, Chief Editor of Easyriders Magazine (thank you Ben for refreshing my memory shot during the Grand Ballroom ceremony after a couple of “Cuba Libre”*). Motor of the Year: S&S Cycle KN Motor. […]
Hey, long trip riders, you are going to love this huge capacity (a whopping 3200 cubic inch) Deluxe Tail Bag that Saddlemen will introduce in a few days at the V-Twin Expo. It has a unique cool design, is easy to mount and is full of very interesting features. A universal quick-detach mounting system quickly […]
Sucker Punch Sally’s Unveils 5 New Custom Bikes
Published by February 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Cincinnati. Another pole of attraction (I mean during the trade show, not after hours) was the Sucker Punch Sally’s display where 5 new bikes were unveiled. One, dubbed “The Workingman”, is similar to “The Traditional” but with a DNA Springer, Ultima transmission and solid color paint for $18995 and $1000 with a $1000 […]
Billy Lane Attorney And Prosecutor Set April 7th As Plea Date
Published by February 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As I reported last week plea negotiations are going on between the State Of Florida and Billy Lane’s lawyer Greg Eisenmenger. For this reason the Judge has canceled the trial initially scheduled to start today February 9th. A tentative plea date of April 7th has been set as negotiations continue. “We’re in agreement on all […]
V-Twin Expo. Business Is Back Belonging To The Pros.
Published by February 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.So just like it wasn’t the case that everybody in the country was making a mint flipping houses a few years ago, it also isn’t the case that everybody is doing bad in the motorcycle industry. We certainly can’t deny that unemployment is rising and earnings are hurting, but this daily drumbeat of negative […]
First, “Ride Wright Wheels” is a company building all their wheels in-house. Second, they have a large choice of spoke wheels in any powder coating color combination. Third, their wheels are available to fit all the latest 2009 models and of course all custom sizes from 16” to 23”. Fourth, their prices […]
