Last June, during Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary celebration in Rome, the Milwaukee company gave Pope Francis a brand new Harley. Of course, not expecting the the Pope would ride it around St Peter’s Square. Just doing a superb marketing coup, getting worldwide free media publicity around the world worth millions of dollars. Now this Harley is […]
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Pope Francis Auctioning His Harley-Davidson Gift
Published by October 15th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A little bit more than 2 months ago Polaris unveiled in Sturgis the new Indian Motorcycle lineup, the Indian Chief Classic starting at $18,999, the Indian Chief Vintage at $20,999 and the Indian Chieftain at $22,999. The media, including myself, have been unanimous in stating that this time, Polaris got it right with the Indian […]
2013 Daytona Biketoberfest Bike Shows
Published by October 13th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Willie’s Chopper Time. On October 17, 2013. Same venue in Ormond Beach on Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Shop parking lot for custom choppers’ judgment day. As I always mentioned, the show is more a Happening and Meet Place than a traditional bike show. Backyard builder creations are only half of the event. The other part are people […]
Postcards From The Swiss Performance International Motorshow
Published by October 12th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Events.In the German-speaking portion of Switzerland, the city of Luzern (Lucerne) is this weekend October 12-13 the epicenter of the European custom scene for both cars and motorcycles exhibited at the Swiss Performance International Motorshow. Although Switzerland doesn’t belong to the European Union, an independent status creating some red tape for exhibitors and builders transporting […]
Ural Unveils The Gaucho Rambler Sidecar. Pendleton Blanket And Outdoor Kit Included.
Published by October 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Russian-owned IMZ-Ural is always looking for new themes to propose limited edition of its sidecar models. Welcome the Ural Gaucho Rambler, a nod to the legacy of the old west, of Cowboys and Indians. Painted in Pacific Blue, upholstered in saddlebag “sunburnt” colored canvas. Accessories include a rolled “Journey West” woolen blanket from Pendleton, the […]
Jody Perewitz Enters The Bonneville 201 MPH Club
Published by October 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Prior to the Bonneville BUB Speed Trials in August, the EAM J’Witz Team pilot Jody Perewitz had already achieved a pair of passes at the speed of 202 mph at the Maine Loring Speed event. In Bonneville, out of her last 11 runs, 9 were over 200 mph, with one at 199.99 mph. This year, […]
Not built to wow the judges at the Bike Show. Even not to impress your friends. Just a nice Dyna Lowrider with many custom touches for your own pleasure, an every day ride, freeze, rain or shine. Steve Carr from Samson V-Twin (formerly from Lightning Rod Motorcycles) takes carburated Dyna Lowriders (2001-2003) with low mileage […]
1975 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead with Brian, photographed by Frank Bott
Lehman Trikes Announces The Trinity LLS Trike For Harley-Davidson® FLH® models
Published by October 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The revived Lehman Trikes from Spearfish, South Dakota (Craig L. Arrojo, President), launched The Trinity LLS for FLH Harley-Davidson models. The trike features an independent suspension for a preeminent three-wheel experience for riders and couples. The Dual H-Arm suspension provides the proper geometry for consistent handling and precise control. An optional “Adjustable Lean Control” (ALC) […]
Indian Motorcycle Releases Fall Collection Of Riding Gear And Casual Apparel
Published by October 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company just announced its new fall 2013 collection of motorcycle riding products, casual apparel lines and gift items for fans of Indian Motorcycle and motorcycle enthusiasts for the upcoming holiday season. Indian states that each riding product has been carefully designed and developed to meet the high expectation of a […]
All-New Series “Orange County Choppers” Premiering On CMT November 16.
Published by October 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Paul Teutul Sr. returns to television, this time on CMT for a new “Orange County Choppers” 8-episode series premiering Saturday, November 16 at 9:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT. Content? Same as usual: “Senior” takes on the most challenging bike builds of his careers, navigates tight deadlines, shows lofty ego. All this with the complicity of a team […]
The purpose of this feature is not about giving you a technical explanation on motorcycle turbocharging or supercharging. Let’s just say that when properly setup, a motorcycle equipped with one of these 2 systems is offering one of the zaniest white-knuckle experiences you’ll ever enjoy. If you haven’t ridden one, you need to and you […]
RKB Kustom Speed 2013 Voted “Artistry In Iron” Champion At Las Vegas Bikefest
Published by October 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During this weekend, 20 hot custom bikes were competing in the “Artistry In Iron” championship during Las Vegas Bikefest. Yesterday Saturday October 5, 2013, at 6 pm at the Las Vegas Cashman Center, organizer Mindi Cherry announced the 2013 champion, unanimously voted the winner by his peers competing against him. Rick Bray from California based RKB […]
BUB Seven Streamliner To Challenge Current 376.156 MPH Land Speed World Record
Published by October 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Denis Manning, designer and builder of the BUB Seven Streamliner, is scheduled to attend the Cook Land Speed Shootout October 10th-14th 2013, on Utah’s legendary Bonneville Salt Flats. The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) and AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) sanctioned event will gather the top motorcycle competitors for a battle against the current world record […]
Wayne Pierce Family Collection Of Motorcycles To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas January 9, 2014
Published by October 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It will be the 4th annual Bonhams Las Vegas Auction Of Motorcycles at Bally’s Hotel and Casino. On the block, all offered with no reserve, over 50 motorcycles from the extensive Wayne Pierce family museum collection. Among the machines is a first-year Harley-Davidson Sportster believed to be the 10th XL883 produced in 1957, a 1933 Harley […]
2014 Motus Motorcycles In Motion For Final Validation Test
Published by October 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.The 2014 American motorcycles Motus MST and MSTR are undergoing their final validation in Utah, a State chosen for its range of altitudes, temperatures, surfaces, big-sky roads … and low risk of encounter with road law enforcement. Motus state the testing bikes have 30,000 miles under their tires and that so far it’s all good.
Be “Cooler” With New Triple Vent System Jackets From Harley-Davidson
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Harley-Davidson® is introducing the all-new Triple Vent System (TVS) air management strategy that delivers an all-new level of touring comfort. “When riders asked us for an abrasion-resistant motorcycle jacket that delivered more body cooling venting, our MotorClothes® team went to the ultimate place to engineer maximum airflow: the wind tunnel,” said Christian Walters, Director General Merchandise. “It […]
Good Bye To The Iconic Volkswagen Combi
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After 6 decades, Volkswagen is ending the production of the iconic Volkswagen Combi. Baby boomers among you remember its glory days at the time of the Vietnam war protests, when it became a symbol of the hippie community, synonymous of freedom on the road… The Combi was made in Brasil since 1957 and 1,800,000 […]
Jesse James Re-Introducing The AllState Tires In The US. West Coast Choppers Is Exclusive Distributor..
Published by October 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.This morning, Jesse James informed me that he just became the exclusive seller in the US of all AllState motorcycle tires. For the youngsters among you who never heard about ALLState, the brand was very popular in the 1940’s and 50’s for cars, bicycles and motorcycles and was distributed by Sear & Roebuck. The AllState […]
30TH Anniversary Love Ride. October 20, 2013
Published by October 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the Love Ride celebrates 3 decades of great performances to raise money for great causes . The day will begin at Glendale Harley-Davidson (3717 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204) and ends at Castaic Lake Recreation Area (32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384) First, participants will enjoy a concert series with American […]
From Johnny V. September 29, 2013 at 10.14 p.m. “Billy Lane is a changed man. He lives with regret every day but has made peace with the family of the deceased and is in touch with them daily. He has made peace with God and has become a deeply religious and ethical man. Hardest of […]
Custom Sportster Forty Eight Built The Right Way Down Under
Published by September 30th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Warwick Lyon is an Australian garage builder who wanted to build a modern interpretation of a Cafe Racer with elements of a hard-boiled Street-Fighter. For help with design and fabrication that he could not handle in his home workshop, he turned to Brisbane based Ellaspede Custom Motorcycles. With the help of duo Steve and Leo […]
Las Vegas Artistry In Iron Custom Builders Championship
Published by September 29th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Events.The 13th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest is coming next weekend October 3-6. Among the many biker events organized in Sin City (see them HERE), one favorite is The Artistry In Iron Championship where 20 builders are going to compete and judged by their peers for the title of 2013 Champion. f you appreciate the artistry […]
Harley-Davidson Museum® Exposes Recently Discovered Company Photography In New Exhibit
Published by September 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On Oct. 18, the Harley-Davidson Museum opened “Exposed! Harley-Davidson’s Lost Photographs, 1915-1916.” This new exhibit features 59 Harley-Davidson company photographs from a collection of more than 400 glass plate negatives. The fragile, five-inch by seven-inch glass plate negatives were discovered last year in storage at the Milwaukee County Historical Society. They were used to produce […]
Morgan Motor Co Unveiled A New 3-Wheeler
Published by September 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Same Morgan philosophy. Bringing fun to personal transportation. True, rode one. The new 3-wheeler didn’t change much. Same design in bullet shape with exposed chassis, a 1983 cc v-twin fuel injected engine from S&S Cycle, a Mazda 5-speed plus reverse transmission, padded leather interior, retro cockpit and a ton of options, in & out. What’s […]
AIMExpo To Offer Outdoors Demo Space To Host Variety Of Events.
Published by September 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The inaugural American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) to be held on October 16-20, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida (Consumer days are October 18-20) announced the details of AIMExpo Outdoors!, the event’s interactive and experiential outdoors space. The nearly 400,000 square-foot area located on the grounds of Orlando’s Orange County Convention […]
