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Harley-Davidson Is Recalling 66,421 Touring and CVO Touring Motorcycles 2014 Model Year . Will The Stock Get Punished?
Published by July 10th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A total of 66,421 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year are recalled because their front wheels can lock up without warning. These motorcycles with antilock brake system were built between July 1, 2013, and May 7, 2014. Harley-Davidson says the front brake line can get pinched between the fuel tank and […]
Café Racers: Speed, Style, and Ton-Up Culture. The Absolute Reference Book.
Published by July 9th, 2014 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.If you didn’t visit Paul d’Orleans’ and Michael Lichter’s exhibition in Sturgis last year, and even if you did, the just released hardcover book “Cafe Racers, Speed, Style and Ton Up Culture” is a must own if you like the Café Racers genre. 224 pages of rich photography by Michael Lichter complemented by the writing […]
2015 Harley-Davidson Lineup Will See The Return Of A Fully Updated Road Glide And The Introduction Of A New Trike Model. Absent in the 2014 model year lineup, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide is set to make a return as a 2015 model with important styling revisions. A very popular model with the Street Glide, the […]
Dottie Is Ready To Ride Coast To Coast In The 2014 Cannonball Endurance Run
Published by July 8th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Cannonball Endurance Run has already proven that antique motorcycles can be put to the ultimate test of being ridden coast to coast across the United States. The 2014 edition will start September 5 from Daytona Beach, FL for a 2-week 4150 miles ride arriving September 21 in Tacoma, WA. And, as you can imagine, […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Top Builder Competition In Partnership With Hot Bike Magazine On August 5, 2014
Published by July 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Two bike shows will combine, but only one ultimate winner will emerge. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® and Hot Bike Magazine converge to roll out one big, bad bike show. Finalists from the Buffalo Chip online bike show competition in the “Kinetik Pro Audio” and “Adventure Power” Classes will be part of the Hot Bike Magazine’s Sailor Jerry […]
Outtalimit Bagger. Out Of This World.
Published by July 7th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have known Fred Kodlin since the beginning of the 90’s, competing with him in bike shows, from Daytona to Sturgis. He imposed a custom style that everybody can identify at first glance, making him one of the most recognized builders in Europe, in the USA and beyond. A style characterized by extreme body work […]
Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials Set For August 23-28, 2014
Published by July 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The six-day event during which motorcyclists compete for their place in history with national and world records will be held Aug. 23-28. “The Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials“, also known as the AMA Land Speed Grand Championships, is one of the most unique competition events that they sanction,” said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “Land-speed […]
Harley Street 750 And 500. The Street Is Where I …
Published by July 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Nothing wrong with custom bikes using only bolt-on parts. When these parts are the right ones… Except a small modification of the factory 2.1 gallon fuel tank, it follows the look that nods to chopper custom motorcycles of the 70’s with a touch of Japanese influence (ape hangers from Easyriders Japan, solid chrome wheels, trumpet […]
An Introduction To Harley-Davidson Electric Motorcycle Project By President And COO Matt Levatich
Published by July 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.In New York City, an introduction to the LiveWire electric motorcycle project by Matt Levatich, President & Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Actor Peter Fonda Wants To Recreate Easy Rider Trip On Electric Harley Motorcycle
Published by July 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Peter Fonda, whose Wyatt character in the 1969 movie Easy Rider travelled across America from California to Louisiana. says he is a fan of the new electric Harley and wants to take it on a road trip across the USA. When asked about opposition to an electric engine powered motorcycle from traditional hard-core bikers, his […]
Biker Battleground Phoenix. Sneak Peek Video. Tonight On History At 10E/9C
Published by July 1st, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Videos.Tonight. New “Biker Battleground Phoenix” TV Series To Debut On History Channel.
Published by July 1st, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The 9-episode new TV reality series aims to take viewers inside the world of custom bike building with 5 shops in the Valley Of The Sun (Phoenix) in a build-off competition for the most radical/badass Bagger. The 5 builders are: John Shope (Dirty Birds Concepts), Len Edmonson who moved from Canada to Phoenix to be […]
Victory Motorcycles to Contribute To Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Of America for Every New Motorcycle Sold Until July 6th
Published by July 1st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles is celebrating the Fourth of July, a special date in Victory brand’s history, and honoring the men and women of the armed forces by making a donation to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) for every new Victory motorcycle sold between June 30-July 6, 2014. Victory will contribute $50 for each […]
The Yamaha SR400, launched in 1978 and still produced today, is a legendary classic that never failed to keep its retro 1970’s styling. Today, this timeless big single remains one of the best performing 399 cc air-cooled engines. A great donor bike to celebrate the art of Cafe Racer via a relatively small customization budget. […]
Postcards From The 13th Edition Of Germany Magic Show In Ruedesheim
Published by June 28th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The time of a long weekend, the Germany Ruedesheim Magic Show in the Rhine Valley looks a lot like our Laconia event. In this city, there are memories of Elvis Presley who was stationed not too far away in Frieberg and who shot several scenes of the “GI Blues movie in Ruedeshelm.” A parade, vendors, […]
Las Vegas BikeFest Announces Participants For The 11th Annual Artistry In Iron Master Builders Championship.
Published by June 27th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Annual Artistry In Iron Master Builders Championship is a major highlight of Las Vegas Bike Fest (October 2-5) For the 11th edition of this bike show competition, 22 award winning builders have been selected and were invited to participate. Artistry in Iron participants include builders that have shaped the industry and who are participating […]
Harley-Davidson Reinventing Itself With The LiveWire Project.
Published by June 26th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.June 24 in New York, Harley-Davidson started its 30 cities tour to solicit your reactions to its environmentally friendly LiveWire electric concept motorcycle. Depending on the feedback, Harley said that its R&D will improve it with mass production on the horizon or simply trash it. Whatever you think of automotive electric technology, Harley-Davidson, like all […]
Indian Motorcycle To Rev Things Up At 74th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally With All-New Model Year 2015 Lineup
Published by June 25th, 2014 in Builders and Events.Without any doubt one of the most important events of the upcoming rally will be again Indian Motorcycle revealing its new 2015 models. So many expectations… For now, what we know for sure is Indian’s calendar of activities from August 4th to 10th in Sturgis with demo rides, product demonstrations, apparel sales, live music, and more. […]
Thunderbike Germany Knows How To Throw A Party…
Published by June 24th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Are we going to observe a resurgence of the sidecar? Until the 1950’s sidecars were quite popular because they provided a cheap alternative to passenger cars. Sidecars are generally aftermarket products manufactured by companies independent of those producing the driving motorcycle. So, this type of 3-wheeler vehicle may become a new source of inspiration for […]
Racing A Vintage Indian Scout For The 1st Time. The Story Of Gary Gray, Indian Motorcycles Product Manager.
Published by June 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You like vintage motorcycles. You would love the experience of racing one. You can. Just like Gary Gray, Indian Motorcycles Product Manager, did it. Take the time to read his story. Soon, it may be yours… “Placing 6 th on a 1930’s hand shift Indian Sport Scout Bonneville at the 2014 FIM National Championships isn’t […]
Sound Of Harley-Davidson Electric Motorcycle Has Been Improved
Published by June 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Thanks to your feedback, in just a couple of days, Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle sound has been improved. At least in this video…
Daytona Beach Police Department Makes the Switch. Will Use Victory Police Motorcycles Starting This Fall.
Published by June 21st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.When you will arrive in Daytona for this upcoming Biketoberfest, the Daytona Beach Police Department will be patrolling on Victory® Motorcycles. The Daytona Beach City Commission voted unanimously in May to support the recommendation of Police Chief Michael Chitwood and approve the switch to Victory Police Motorcycles starting Oct. 1, 2014. The police department’s motor […]
Charge Station For Harley-Davidson Electric Motorcycles
Published by June 20th, 2014 in Builders, Electrical and Events.Paul Jamiol, famous cartoonist, avid motorcycle rider and faithful reader of my daily news, gifted me with this toon about Harley-Davidson foray into electric motorcycles. Enjoy.
