Norton Ltd. purchased the historic Donington Hall, which will serve as its new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Situated on 26 acres of classic English countryside and located within the Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit race complex, the new head office and production facilities are situated less than a mile from Norton’s current manufacturing plant. […]
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Published by March 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The New Indian Thunder Stroke 111 Motor. The Video.
Published by March 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.Introduced March 9th in Daytona Beach, the new Indian Thunder Stroke 111™ motor is using Indian Motorcycle past achievements as inspiration. Company’s objective? A lofty goal: to build the best power plant on the road today. The Thunder Stroke 111™ is true to its heritage and looks, as well as power. Producing over 115 foot […]
Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson Consolidating Its Operations In And Around Daytona. After closing and selling the store in Boca Raton, (2009) dealership in Pompano Beach (2010), then selling the dealership in Fort Lauderdale (December 2012), then regrouping its operations in Sunrise, Rossmeyer’s sold the Sunrise dealership at 201 International Parkway on March 8, 2013 to the Chester […]
Postcards From Custom Bike Show Of Pecqencourt In France.
Published by March 15th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While many of you from all over the world enjoy Daytona Bike Week and the sunny (but this year quite chilly) weather of Florida , 10’s of thousand of European bikers just met in the small village of Pecquencourt (only 6500 permanent residents), north of France, freezing their ass but having as always a very […]
Acclaimed Designer Pierre Terblanche Joins Confederate Motorcycles
Published by March 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From its headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama Confederate Motors, Inc. (OTCBB:CFED) announced that celebrated Italian-based motorcycle designer Pierre Terblanche has joined the company to lead its product development division. The company’s founder and CEO, H. Matthew Chambers, described the former Ducati design chief saying, “Terblanche is a rebel who by nature is dissatisfied with the status […]
Defending National Champions Harley Screamin’ Eagle Drag Team Gear Up For Gainesville
Published by March 14th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The defending national champion Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing team will open a season celebrating the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary at the 44th annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville, Fla., March 14-17. The event is the first for Pro Stock Motorcycles on the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello […]
Star Motorcycles Is Launching The Bolt And Bolt R-Specs. Old School Bobber-Inspired And Affordable.
Published by March 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last Saturday at noon in Daytona at its International Sppedway, Star Motorcycles unveiled the Bolt and Bolt R-Spec models, showing that parent company Yamaha understands that to grow their market share they must offer bikes with attitude that youngsters can afford. Star’s Product Manager Derek Brooks stated “We’ve seen the cruiser market transition through the […]
Indian Motorcycle Showcases New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine With Custom Built “Spirit Of Munro” Streamliner
Published by March 12th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Saturday evening March 8 2013, immediately following the unveiling of the all-new 111-Cubic Inch V-Twin power plant that will equip the 2014 line up, Indian Motorcycle had a big surprise announcement for the crowd gathered at Dirty Harry’s on Daytona Main Street. A one-of-a-Kind vehicle powered by the new Thunder Stroke 111 Engine paying […]
In more than 20 years that I have known Fred Kodlin, I never saw him running amok, mad with uncontrollable rage. But living and working on 2 different continents I don’t see him every day. Will have to check on him again when I travel at the end of March to his native Germany to […]
Breaking News. Indian Motorcycle Just Unveiled The Thunder Stroke 111 To Power The 2014 New Indian Line Up.
Published by March 9th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.A much larger crowd than usual on Daytona Main Street. All bikers gathering in & around the Dirty Harry’s bar for the very exciting unveiling of the new Indian Motorcycle engine to power the upcoming line up. And I must say, for me, my fellow media members and the public present at this event a […]
2013 Daytona Bike Week Bike Shows
Published by March 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.There may be other shows outside Daytona, Some in Deland & Orlando. These 4 are the most attended by the public and show bike owners and builders. 1- Official Harley-Davidson Show. Wednesday March 13. The Motor Company has partnered with American Iron Magazine and Motorcycle Bagger for this bike competition that will take place on […]
Breaking News From Daytona. World-Debut Of New Harley-Davidson Breakout Model.
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This Friday morning March 8, 2013 in Daytona, Harley-Davidson debuted its new Breakout model. For all those present in Daytona, the bike will be displayed at 415 Main Street tonight from 5 to 8 pm in the parking area next to Mikey Luv’s Bar & Grill To learn all about the new motorcycle company executives […]
Harley-Davidson Daytona Bike Week Raffle
Published by March 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.To benefit the Motorcycle Dystrophy Association (MDA), Harley-Davidson has built a beefed up, heavily customized Electra Glide bike(not this one) as the main prize for the Daytona Bike Week raffle HD states that the combined value of the accessories to be installed on the Electra Glide bike is around $13,000 (while the estimated market price […]
Harley-Davidson Expands Its Custom Seat Program For Sportsters And Is Launching New Parts.
Published by March 7th, 2013 in Builders, Controls, Editorial, Engines and Seats.Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® has expanded its popular Custom Seat Program to include two saddles for 2004-later Sportster models. Using the Custom Seat website a customer can create a seat in one of more than 1,300 design options, print out the seat design, and bring it to a participating Harley-Davidson dealer. The dealer places the […]
Lehman Trikes Just Released 2 New Models
Published by March 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Lehman Trikes USA, a trike industry leader for over 27 years, released their two latest trikes at the Dealer Expo. The two trikes are the newly re-designed Renegade LLS for Harley-Davidson models. and the Monarch II LLS for Honda. (LLS is an acronym for Limited Lean Suspension) The new Lehman Trikes independent suspension features light-weight […]
DP Custom Cycles Enlists 30,000 People To Design Its Next Custom Motorcycle.
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A very interesting and exciting experience for the Del Prado brothers (Justin and Jarrod) the partners of of Arizona-based DP Customs. They enlisted the 30,000 members of Local Motors, a local crowd-powered automotive design, manufacturing and technology group, to design a one-of-a-kind DP Customs bike. In this challenge, participants will submit motorcycle concepts based on […]
Victory Motorcycles To Make Its Official Entry In India At end of 2013. India’s burgeoning motorcycle market has already attracted some of the most well-known names, be it Ducati, BMW Motorrad, Aprilia and Harley-Davidson. Victory motorcycles will initially be directly imported as CBUs from USA. with the Victory Vision and the Victory Cross Country Tour being […]
2013 Daytona Bike Week. Indian Motorcycle Activities.
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.1- The All-New Indian Motorcycle Engine Reveal – Saturday, March 9, 9 p.m., Dirty Harry’s Pub, 705 Main St. The long-awaited, completely new Indian Motorcycle engine will make its debut to members of the press and motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. A special unveiling event will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 9 […]
The 10 Rides Recommended By Victory During Daytona Bike Week
Published by March 5th, 2013 in Builders and Events.Although Daytona will never offer the quality of rides offered by and around the Black Hills during Sturgis, there are some interesting routes that many still don’t know and should discover during the upcoming Daytona Bike Week. Victory Motorcycles published their 10 most recommended rides. Of course, some recommendations leads to Victory events. In these […]
Exclusive. Big Bear Choppers Launching New Titanium Model And Preparing A Line Of Custom Parts For Harley Sportsters
Published by March 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You all know the story of custom motorcycles manufacturer Big Bear Choppers. Going from boom to bust, then restarting a new business life as “Rage Hard Choppers” (Simon Scott), now the new owner and manufacturer of the BBC brand. After resolving all the legal and commercial issues that have heavily weighted on Big Bear Choppers’ image […]
Harley-Davidson Offering 110th Anniversary Commemorative Photo Frame When Purchasing $300 Or More In March
Published by March 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As an added incentive for purchasing new Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories® during this month of March, dealers will offer customers a collectible 110th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Commemorative Photo Frame when you spend $300 The commemorative 110th Anniversary cut-out picture frame holds a 5×7-inch photo in an LED-illuminated acrylic insert and features a cast Bar […]
A short clip for a taste of Roland Sand Designs 2013 apparel line.
Love Your New Victory Motorcycle Or Your Money Refunded.
Published by March 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“We build the best bikes on the planet and we’re excited to introduce the Victory Guarantee as a way to back that up,” said Victory Marketing Manager Josh Fulkerson. “We are the fastest-growing manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles, and we are confident you’ll love your new Victory motorcycle, or we’ll refund your money. That’s the Victory […]
New Mens Milestone And Women Enthusiast Harley-Davidson Helmets
Published by March 2nd, 2013 in Accessories, Builders and Editorial.et the comfort and versatility of pull-down sun visor with the new men’s Milestone Half Helmet with Retractable SunShield (P/N 97336-13VM, $155) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line. Built upon a lightweight polycarbonate shell, the Milestone helmet features dual front and back vents for maximum airflow plus a removable, washable liner. It accepts the optional H-D […]
Harley-Davidson Won The Vehicle Brand Of The Year Dealer News Award During The Top 100 Dealer Gala Feb. 15 In Indianapolis. The Vehicle Brand of the Year is presented to the manufacturer with the most number of franchised dealerships in the Top 100. Six of the top 10 dealers in the competition this year are […]
Harley Sportster Trike Conversion Kits
Published by March 1st, 2013 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Why would you want to turn a Sportster into a trike? Because you own one, loves it, getting older? and would enjoy all the benefits that having a third wheel can provide… Paughco is offering Sportster trike conversion kits that have been packaged so that they can be assembled in one shot or in stages […]
