Alan Bernard of Santiago Choppers and myself share something in common. We are both baby boomers raised in Europe and consequently heavily exposed to the 60’s counterculture of the Rockers, Ton Up Clubs and Café Racers. Thanks largely to the increased interest in vintage motorcycles in general, classic Café Racers are back in our streets and on the […]
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Cafe Racer, Rockers And Rock’ N ’Roll
Published by October 12th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.New Harley-Davidson Spokesmodel For The V-Rod Muscle
Published by October 10th, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.Starting today Harley-Davidson is launching an ad campaign featuring Marisa Miller, 30, to promote the new V-Rod Muscle motorcycle. It is a sporty, sleek bike that targets a younger, urban and affluent demographic. So, I guess the casting was about finding the girl that V-Rod Muscle riders would like to date.
Victory Motorcycles In Germany
Published by October 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During these last 2 years I didn’t stop hearing that Europe was the solution for motorcycle and parts manufacturers trying to compensate for sluggish sales in the US. I always agreed, even sharing advice with some of them. During the Intermot Tradeshow in Cologne, Germany Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris Industries, announced plans to […]
Play Texas Lottery. Win A Custom Motorcycle.
Published by October 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Must be a first in the industry. Custom Builder Grandeur Cycle was commissioned by the Texas Lottery’s Texas Ranger Scratch Off game to build 7 Texas-Theme Silver Edition custom motorcycles. The first model has already been the focus of attention at many promotional events throughout Texas and recently was on display at Southfork Ranch (Dallas […]
We love riding our “naked” bikes. But still, we need to carry stuff like a jacket, rain gear, a set of tools etc. Yes, you can ride with a backpack, but it’s not comfortable and quite annoying if you have a passenger.
Visit Daytona Biketoberfest Limpnickie Lot
Published by October 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last year it was one of the main attractions during Biketoberfest. And I bet that this year it will be the same. A place to see (and be seen) with a display of the new generation of custom builders bikes and parts, some skate boarding, BMX atmosphere and a lot of improvised and not so […]
Second Daytona “Biker Fusion” Is October 16th
Published by October 8th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will host a second “Biker Fusion” event during Daytona Biketoberfest. Held for the 1st time during the last Daytona Bike Week “Biker Fusion” helps support our troops and attendees will have a chance to see great bikes from some of the industry’s top builders and mingle with the A-list of the […]
Hey Cyril: “I just got done with a bike that I am chancing off for the American Red Cross Armed Forces Disaster relief Fund. We are only selling 500 tickets at 100.00 dollars a ticket so someone actually has a good chance to win. We are trying to get the American Red Cross and our […]
Motorcycle Photojournalist Jeff Bartucci visited the H-D Museum and briefly describes what he saw. “The H-D Museum is filled with extraordinary stories of people, culture, products and history compiled from day one. The museum was built near downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the end of Canal St. In fact the street […]
“The Chopper Challenge” Is On Tour
Published by October 7th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In previous posts I introduced you to “The Chopper Challenge”, the reality TV series airing on CMT network. Throughout the episodes you saw 9 motorcycle builders provided with a set of parts and having 30 days to complete a theme motorcycle, the theme being dictated by the brand sponsoring each episode. “The Chopper Challenge Experience” […]
Hi Cyril, ‘I’ve been reading your blog for quite some time now. I really enjoy seeing the new parts that are becoming available because I love motorcycles. But after seeing the Ferrari concept, I felt it was time to show you mine. I design, fabricate and finish my bikes myself.
Thousands Turn Out For Indian Motorcycle Flagship Dealer Grand Opening
Published by October 5th, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.The staff at Indian Motorcycle didn’t know what to expect before this weekend. But the opportunity to visit the Indian Motorcycle plant in Kings Point, NC and the chance to ride with Chairman Stephen Julius from the headquarter to the new Charlotte Dealership attracted thousand of bikers.
Like burgers and ketchup Bikes and Diners mix very well with each other. This motorcycle was created by Garrison as a theme bike for a television show called “DINERS” which will air Sunday, October 5th at 6pm on Connecticut Public Television (CPTV). “DINERS” captures the joy of being on a motorcycle and finding those out-of-the-way […]
Here the plan. Bring a Buell Thunderbolt (or it will be provided). Guilty Customs will use most of the components of the donor bike, install them on a Twisted Choppers frame, fab in-house all other components, convert the new bike to a chain drive, and as a result you get a very reasonably priced and […]
Step by step Indian Motorcycle is following its business plan and as announced in this Blog several months ago will open its flagship Charlotte Dealership on Saturday October 4. (110 Indian Walk, Lowell, NC. Take I-85 at Exit 22). The celebration includes tours beginning at 11 am at the nearby […]
Cyril Huze Blog Is 2 Years Old.
Published by September 30th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.On September 30th 2006, I was publishing my 1st Post titled “See You Next Post”. This new post is the 1421 eme published after 2 years of Blogging. Wow! Cyril Huze Blog is since 1 year the most visited, most read, most commented “Custom Motorcycle News” Blog in the world dedicated to the Custom Oriented […]
After the Servi-Car (introduced in 1932) and the launch of the new Tri-Glide Ultra Classic for 2009, rumor is that Harley-Davidson is about to launch a new trike with 2 wheels upfront and pivoting on an independent parallelogram to help the bike lean like a motorcycle. It has to be confirmed (Harley didn’t comment) but […]
Big Dog Introduces The 2009 Bulldog Bagger
Published by September 28th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.During the recent Dealers Meeting at their Wichita, KS headquarters Big Dog Motorcycles introduced the 2009 Big Dog Bulldog. For any motorcycle manufacturer having a bagger in its line is a must. So no surprise here. The question is how to differentiate your model(s) to conquer a market share dominated by Harley-Davidson. Evidently by proposing […]
Big Hog Daddy Is The Biggest Harley.
Published by September 27th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Clients of the F-Series Super Duty Ford truck buy it for work. What about the 2009 F-450 Harley-Davidson model edition named the “Big Hog Daddy”? I will say work, play, and show-off a lot. As usual the “motorcycle version” of this Ford truck has plenty of Harley-Davidson badges on the outside and the Harley-Davidson script […]
The Goblin. A Little Monster For $15,000.
Published by September 26th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.America is struggling trying to manage its debts. But you still want to ride something else than a factory bike. The boys at Savage Cycles have a solution that would be approved by FED Chairman Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Paulson because both of them want you to live and ride within or under your means. […]
I have seen a couple of Ferrari theme motorcycles. But none using Ferrari modern and vintage best lines, technology and engine. This is a V4 engine based on the Ferrari Enzo Block shape.
American IronHorse Motorcycles Company Releases New Plans.
Published by September 24th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new American IronHorse has a new website, soon 2 new models and wants to demonstrate its commitment to customers, dealers in reestablishing the tarnished brand. I publish below highlights of their press release. “Since acquiring American IronHorse (“AIH”) three months ago, Scott Meyers has led the Fort Worth based motorcycle company through substantial changes […]
Do you know about the contribution of African Americans to motorcycle culture? Most of you don’t. Under the name of “Black Chrome”, the Los Angeles African American Museum organizes an exhibition intending to repair this injustice. Through photos, interviews, objects and motorcycles that range from choppers to drag bikes, this California focused retrospective spotlights the […]
Please let me know where I should sit. Oh, I see. You have to stand up behind the wheel. Weirder Than Weird. EPA and CARB are actively looking for its owner for a big fine. In exchange, he can keep the machine exactly the way it is now, even on the roads of California…
Open Belt Assembly With Top fuel Look
Published by September 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Belt Drives Limited is now offering their 3” Belt Drive assembly with the look of their strictly business Top Fuel system. The company’s 8MM open drive, which has become the standard for many top builders, provides maximum shaft support for superior performance and reliability. The new EVO-950 goes a step further with it’s pure attitude […]
Jesse James’ Airstream Sidecar
Published by September 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.“See More. Do More. Live More”. Could be the motto of a biker but it is the slogan of Airstream Trailers. “Adventure is all around you, just waiting to be found. It haunts the streets of old ghost towns, chases the sun down coastal highways, and lies in ambush around the next bend, and the […]
