I am catching a red-eye flight to Concinnati. Or maybe my eyes are already red of too much blogging. This year, the V-Twin Expo will welcome about 500 exhibitors and thousands of v-twin dealers at the Duke Energy Center. The V-Twin Expo remains the one show to attend for both exhibitors and V-twin dealers. But […]
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On My Way To The Cincinnati V-Twin Expo
Published by January 31st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Cyril Huze Builds A Vintage Motorcycle.
Published by January 31st, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This vintage looking bike was built at the request of I.A.F.F. (International Association Of Fire Fighters) with objective to be auctioned. The proceeds will go to the "Burn Foundation". The bike incorporates a lot of vintage 50’s and 60’s fire fighter apparatus that we restored and adapted to fit this project. Detailed studio pictures on […]
Polaris Industries Inc. said Tuesday fourth-quarter profit increased 16 percent, driven by solid snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle sales. Snowmobile sales surged 30 percent to $80.2 million, while ATV revenue grew 21 percent to $336.8 million. Sales of Victory motorcycles were up 7 percent to $36.1 million and parts, garments and accessories revenue gained 19 percent […]
All Woman Bike Build In Chicago February 8/10
Published by January 29th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.More women are riding (+ 36% in 5 years). More women are building bikes. More events feature women riding and building bikes. To help promote motorcycle safety and rider education among women riders, Allstate will sponsor Gina Woods’ XX Chrome ‘All Woman Bike Build’ at the 27th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show, Feb. 8/10. […]
Jesse James To Debut Air Stream Side Car “At Legend Of The Motorcycle”
Published by January 28th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom bike builder Jesse James has announced that his newest creation, a glistening aluminum-clad motorcycle and sidecar combo for client Airstream will make its first public debut at the Legend of the Motorcycle Concours on May 3rd. James and his welders machined, riveted and hammered 18-gauge steel and razor-thin aluminum into a space-age looking vehicle, […]
OCC Limited Edition Production Bike Line
Published by January 28th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This weekend, during the 2008 Cincinnati V-Twin Expo, OCC will unveil (at booth 2460) the 4 models of their new limited edition production line (they are named Original, Splitback, Web and Greenie). I understand that OCC just added 2 extra models. And of course, OCC is looking for Motorcycle Dealers […]
Spy Shots Of 2 New Viper Motorcycles
Published by January 24th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.They are still in the garage being prepped for their 1st appearance. Here a sneak preview of what Viper Motorcycles will unveil in 10 days at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. Both bikes have the same 152" billet engines (wow) but with short stroke to deliver lower vibrations. Later this year, Viper will offer their […]
New Harley-Davidson Cross Bones. Darker Than Dark
Published by January 23rd, 2008 in Builders and Editorial.I swear that if you had asked me 2 years ago I would have told you that the Mother Factory would probably release, sooner or later, a Softail Bobber. It was so evident. Not only because the retro trend was in full swing, but because nothing screams more Harley than a Bobber. For example, sketch […]
Regarding his DUI Manslaughter case, on January 18th Billy Lane was in Court in Viera, Florida for a hearing about where his blood evidence should be tested. His lawyers argued that the state of Florida cannot dictate where the blood works should be sent. They also claimed full responsibility for the blood evidence once it […]
Motorcycling Memories From Stars Of screen, Sports, Music
Published by January 15th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the country’s premier showcase of motorcycling heritage and history, will spotlight over a hundred of the world’s most recognizable enthusiasts in its new exhibit, "MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles." Scheduled to open in late March 2008, the 8,000-square-foot exhibit will feature many priceless machines, exclusive memorabilia and tales from celebrities’ […]
Anita Kohler Builds A Chopper. Tiki Pretty.
Published by January 14th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Frames.Anita Kohler and Peter Penz are life and business partners at Penz Custombikes in Austria. They specialize in fancy & rock solid frames that I have used on my customs and also sold with success in the United States. One year ago they sent me the 1st pictures of their Tiki […]
V-Force Customs To Unveil First Custom Bike During Daytona Bike Week
Published by January 12th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Vinnie DiMartino and Cody Connelly, founders of V-Force Customs, will introduce their first custom bike since leaving the popular television series “American Chopper” when they appear at Daytona bike week February 29, 2008. DiMartino and Connelly will begin a year-long 12-rally tour when they join Rob Hassay’s ProTour on February 2nd in Cincinnati, Ohio at […]
Bonneville World’s Fastest Motorcycles
Published by January 11th, 2008 in Books, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Based in Germany, chief editor for High Performance, contributor of many US magazines, book author, crossing the Atlantic many times a year to document all 2-wheel events, Horst Roesler is a very hardworking famous photographer “motographer” that I count among my good friends of the industry (he is also the only one to be able […]
Hulster 8-Valve Voted Bike Of The Year By MCM Magazine
Published by January 11th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I In addition to bringing news to its readers and featuring new motorcycle parts, the mission of a magazine is to support custom builders. Without them, no motorcycle magazine is viable. So, MCM Scandinavia, the leading custom bike magazine since 23 years in this part of the world has decided […]
Is it possible? Ask the engineers and designers of BMW. They filed for a patent with series of sketches showing a motorcycle supposed to “correct “ itself in case of imminent crash. How? Apparently, first by building a chassis with a system of multiple pivots where each part can be moved independently. Even the handlebars […]
From a custom motorcycle wheels manufacturer called Sinuous Inc., a new wheel with no sinuous lines at all. It’s called Summer and is a new interpretation of the spoke wheel with a pattern reminiscent of sunrays (huh). It is available, like their other designs, in 18", 21" and 23" diameter. For the rear they go up […]
My Chopper called "Peacemaker" is featured in the current issue of Easyriders Magazine (dated February). I am not going to tell you here the full story of this custom bike and list the tech sheet. Just read Easyriders! The only thing I want you to know is that this bike was built for charity in the memory of Mattie Stepanek the child poet, friend of […]
From Stock Harley To Harley Bobber
Published by January 8th, 2008 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Conversion kits where you know exactly what to buy to go from stock to where you want to go, are quite popular. This one to transform your factory Harley Twin-Cam in a machine with design clues from the past but keeping its modern technology and reliability. Yes, it looks like a Bobber but with a 250 mm […]
I guess that when you are a celebrity, you must, or should, set the example. Jay Leno worked with Mobil and S&S to develop a cruiser bike which meets the tough 2008 California Tier II emissions standards but can still perform almost with the agility of a sport bike. Both legal and practical even on […]
As Harley-Davidson states in its website, only the Motor Company can build the 105th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. Seems very evident to me. And to you? Each one of the 14 different models offered is serialized and numbered. They all come in copper pearl and vivid black paint job, with chrome and copper detailing. And if you buy one before February […]
Sigh Of Relief. Harley Announces Its 105th Anniversary Concert Acts
Published by January 5th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bikers remember Harley-Davidson catastrophic 100th anniversary HOG concert. The event was hyped during months with Harley announcing a secret headliner. The buzz was that the Rolling Stones would be playing and nothing was done by the Milwaukee Factory to stop these rumors. The opening act was country singer Tim McGraw, counting mainly young women as […]
The Way Big Dog Motorcycles Sees It In 2008.
Published by January 5th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It’s a tough time for everybody in the motorcycle industry. The market is hurt by aging demographics, market saturation and the real estate crisis in the US spreading outside our borders through the loss in value of mortgage backed securities. In an interview, Big Dog’s president Nick Messer, explains how his company intends to face the […]
Lot Of News From S&S Cycle
Published by January 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.First, S&S Cycle ® will be presenting several seminars at the 2008 Cincinnati V-Twin Expo (reserved to motorcycle dealers) and an opportunity to meet NHRA Pro-Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith. Seminars will cover their exciting 2008 product line with topics including Flathead Power vintage engines and components, the S&S X-Wedge, S&S EPA Certified Engines, fuel […]
In the industry he is often referred as Kiwi Mike or Indian Mike. His full name is Mike Tomas and he is the President of Kiwi Indian MotorCycle Company. His career with Indian Motorcycles has spanned some 30 years. Mike moved from New Zealand to start Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Company in Riverside CA. His company […]
Kewlmetal Slash Cut Exhaust Tips
Published by January 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.These slash-cut exhaust tips are slightly different because they are made out of aluminum and the way the edge is machined. And for the bolt-on guy…they bolt-on in minutes in 4 rotational orientations. The tips fit all 2 ½” pipes including all the 2-1/2" Vance & Hines Big Shots, Long Shots and Straight Shots exhaust […]
Ducati Desmosedici RR . An Example To Follow.
Published by December 27th, 2007 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It must feel very good. The Ducati Desmosedici RR was officially unveiled in June 2006 with the promise that only 1500 will ever been produced. And guess what? They are all sold and first deliveries will begin in January. Now, there is better than this. A long waiting list of people in a bidding war […]
