Following is a list of the trophy winners at the 25th Annual Boardwalk Classic Bike Show held on Friday, March 14 on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk during 2014’s Bike Week. Best of Show. Christian Rivard, Quebec, Canada; 2010 Artisanal Chopper, “Spartacus” Judge’s Trophy. Joe Palermo, Edgewater, FL; 1960 BMW R50 People’s Choice. First Place: Denny Ritchie, Palmyra, […]
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Daytona Bike Week 25th Annual Boardwalk Classic Bike Show Winners
Published by March 19th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Harley-Davidson And Polaris Opposite Seasonal Revenue Surges
Published by March 19th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.In the US, like in most countries, the revenue of motorcycle/ATV/snowmobile manufacturers is closely related with the riding season. As this chart demonstrates revenue of the 2 US manufacturers surge at different seasons. Harley-Davidson revenues shoot up in spring and summer. But because Polaris produces off-road vehicles and snowmobiles in addition to heavyweight motorcycles, the […]
Seen In Daytona. Vintage Indian Motorcycles.
Published by March 18th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During the 1st annual Indian Motorcycle Bike Show held last week during Daytona Bike Week, I had the opportunity to admire these antique motorcycles. On top, a rare unrestored 1915 Hendee Indian (During the 1910s Indian became the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world.) Then below 2 Indian Scout racers from the 1920’s that raced […]
B-Rocket Concept Motorcycle Video Teaser
Published by March 18th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Videos.UK Shaw Harley-Davidson will unveil the “B-Rocket” at the 2014 Swiss Baselworld Show on Wednesday March 26, 2014. Waiting for the reveal, below is a video teaser.
Donnie Smith Bike Show. March 29-30, 2014.
Published by March 18th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.More than 17,000 biking enthusiasts are expected at the 27th Annual Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show, the premier custom bike show in the Midwest, at Saint Paul RiverCentre on Saturday – Sunday, March 29 – 30. Over 200,000 square feet will showcase more than 200 of the best custom choppers, retro bobbers and unique […]
A Visit To Bling Cycles. Birthing Wicked Mean Bikes. From Choppers To Bobbers To Baggers.
Published by March 17th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.My first Daytona pit stop at the beginning of Bike Week was at Blings Cycles, 726 North Beach Street. Don’t look for a bold typo sign around this 6000 sq. ft warehouse. There is none, by choice… But those in the know will find the door leading to Bill Dodge very large and quite cool […]
At Daytona Bike Week Hawg Halters Introduced A Complete Big Wheel Touring Bike Front End Kit
Published by March 16th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Hawg Halters wants to help you build correctly a big wheel Bagger. During this week 2014 Daytona Bike Week, Hawg Halters introduced the latest component of their expanding Touring Bike Product Line. This new Complete Front End Program delivers a fully assembled bolt on package to HHI’s dealers and custom builders alike. This new assembly […]
Indian Larry Motorcycles About The Metzeler ME888 Tire
Published by March 16th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Wheels.Bob Seeger Jr, from Indian Larry did this testimonial for the ME888 Metzeler tire.
Postcards From Daytona Bike Week. Crazy Baggers (Part 3)
Published by March 15th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Three Bagger only bike shows in 3 days, plus 4 bike shows in which they compete against each other in their own category. Tall wheels up to 32”. To match, brake brake rotors up to 18”. Lots of very fancy graphic or cartoonish paint jobs with a lot of space to tell you a long […]
Building A Bike With A Retro Vibe? Girder Style Front End.
Published by March 14th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.This narrow glide Girder style front end will work well with any classic or new built Chopper or Bobber. It will fit most Harley Big Twins from 1949 to present with 1” neck bearings. Total length is 23” but you can custom order other lengths. Suspension is via a single 350 psi per inch rebound […]
Postcards From Daytona Bike Week (Part 2)
Published by March 14th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.(photography Manfred Graf & Horst Roesler for Cyril Huze)
New Harley-Davidson Helmets With A Retro Vibe. The Black Label Collection.
Published by March 13th, 2014 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.The newest lids from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® Black Label Collection reprise classic 1960s and 1970s style with modern technology. Manufactured by Bell, both the men’s Black Label Black Diamond 3/4 Helmet (P/N: 97274-14VM, $175) and Black Label Slither 3/4 Helmet (P/N: 97273-14VM, $175) feature a fiberglass shell and a fixed, soft inner liner with anti-microbial […]
Judge Rules That Harley-Davidson Can Use “Screamin’ Eagle” Trademark On Clothing In Canada
Published by March 13th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Legal.Despite the ownership and use for 20 years of a “Screaming Eagle” trademark by a Canadian clothing store chain, the Federal Court of Canada ruled on March 11 that Harley-Davidson could continue to use its trademark for clothing in Canada, but exclusively at Harley-Davidson dealerships. “The ruling will be of considerable interest to owners of […]
Not all custom builders play by the same artistic rules. Bandit 9, a Chinese builder like no others in the world is breaking new ground, building one-of-a-kind motorcycles on the edge of kinetic art. Even if you put the Bandit 9 Eve Concept motorcycle in the category of moving sculptures, you can’t not admire the […]
Iconic Brand METZELER And Indian Larry Motorcycles Offer You The Chance To Win A Once In A Lifetime Dream Ride.
Published by March 11th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Videos and Wheels.METZELER, the first name in quality motorcycle tires since 1892 is kicking off the 2014 riding season in partnership with legendary custom bike shop Indian Larry Motorcycles. The two iconic brands have come together to build a priceless custom motorcycle, uniquely built with input from motorcycle fans via the METZELER USA Facebook® page. The entire […]
Win “Old Black” By Jeremy Cupp.
Published by March 11th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Not all good custom builders are professional builders in the sense that they don’t make enough money to practice their art full time in their own business. It’s the case of Jeremy Cupp from LC Fabrications. Jeremy’s dream is to have enough money to put a down payment to buy a humble little building known […]
Shaw Speed And Customs XL1200 Cross
Published by March 10th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.For those living in the US, it’s quite surprising to learn that Shaw Speed And Custom , the custom wing of UK based Shaw Harley-Davidson, has built over 80 modified Harley-Davidson bikes since opening its doors only five years ago. And I am not talking about fast “decorative bolt-on” jobs, but full customized Harleys requiring […]
Daytona Bike Week. Indian Motorcycle Welcome Party. Creation Of an Indian Riders Club.
Published by March 9th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Saturday evening March 8, Indian Motorcycle invited all owners, past, current and future, to be the first to hear an exclusive announcement from Mike Wolfe, star of “American Pickers” at the Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach Kick-Start Party hosted by the Full Moon Saloon on Main Street. Owners of any Indian Motorcycle (they had to show […]
73rd Annual Daytona Bike Week Custom Bike Shows
Published by March 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Ride-In Bike Show. To be held Wednesday March 12 at the Speedway. Registration is 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a $15 MDA donation. Trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m. in eight classes. Victory Custom 5th Annuak Bike Show. To be held Wednesday, March 12 at Volusia Motorsports at 1701 State Road 44, […]
Daytona Bike Week. Allstate Insurance Just Unveiled A New Custom Motorcycle By Rick Fairless. And You Can Win It!
Published by March 7th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This morning Friday, March 7, Allstate Insurance Company and motorcycle builder Rick Fairless unveiled to the crowds at Daytona Bike Week a new custom creation named “Sweeps”, a re-imagined Victory Vegas 8-Ball. This custom-built motorcycle is part of this year’s grand prize for the Allstate Motorcycle Sweepstakes and feature interesting design ideas by Rick Fairless. […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Unveils 2 More New Models To The Harley-Davidson 2014 Line-Up. The SuperLow 1200T and the Low Rider.
Published by March 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Fresh off the unveiling of the new Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 and the launch of Project RUSHMORE, the company unleashed today two new motorcycles that expand its diverse line-up of street bikes, and put more models for more riders on the showroom floor of each Harley-Davidson dealer. The mid-year release of the retro-cool Low Rider® and […]
Harley-Davidson Looking To Put Japan On Trikes
Published by March 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.There are 80 million people in Japan with a car driver’s license. And since you just need a car driver’s license to ride a trike (categorized as a car), it’s a huge potential market for any 3-wheel manufacturer. Japan is already Harley’s second largest market (5 million people hold a motorcycle license), but thanks to […]
An Indian Motorcycle Crew Member And Rider’s Permanent Commitment
Published by March 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Lonnie Hannah, Sr. Layout Designer for Indian Motorcyclei is part of the Polaris team that built the all-new 2014 Indian® Chief® from the ground up. Although he is a very long time Harley-Davidson rider, he mentioned to the Indian crew that he wanted to get an Indian logo tattooed on his arm to show his […]
Will Bad Girls Wear White? Women’s Spring Brook Leather Jacket From Harley-Davidson.
Published by March 5th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Will bad girls adopt the white-hot look? The new Spring Brook Leather Jacket (P/N: 97002-14VW, starting at $350) from Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® is constructed from lightweight goatskin leather with polyester twill lining and features pre-curved sleeves plus padded back waist and shoulders for extra comfort.
Victory Motorcycles At Daytona Bike Week With New Display, Demo Rides, Appearances by Gunny, the Nesses & More…
Published by March 5th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles has advice for riders heading to Daytona Bike Week: Get some sleep in advance and keep your fuel tank full. Victory has a busy week of activities planned for all motorcyclists who plan to kick off the new riding season at Daytona Beach from March 7-15. And if you’re a Victory rider, you’ll […]
Did You Know. Who Invented The Word Motorcycle?
Published by March 4th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.Edward Joel Pennington from Indiana (1858-1911) is often credited with having invented the word “motorcycle”, using it for the 1st time in 1893. Inventor of many things – ignition systems, balloon tires, airship, etc – he basically was the first person to invent a gas-powered motorcycle, demonstrating his original motorcycle design in Milwaukee in 1895. […]
