The 12th Annual Bikefest is set for September 27-30, 2012 and all those intending to participate can now register and make their hotel reservations. Enthusiasts and fans can purchase Ultimate and Party Passes at early bird prices” says Mindi Cherry, Las Vegas BikeFest organizer. For $30 everything is included: entry all weekend into the Vendor […]
Archive for the 'Builders' Category
Las Vegas Bikefest Opens Registrations and Hotel Reservations
Published by April 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sucker Punch Sallys Rebuilding Its Dealer Network.
Published by April 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sucker Punch Sallys, the Arizona based small custom production motorcycle manufacturer is announcing new dealer appointments in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bristol, Ct., Atlanta, Ga, Tampa, Fl., and Perth, Australia. SPS will increase its production schedule to fulfill the needs of its dealers and their customers.
Ultimate Bike Builder Series US Champion
Published by April 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The final event of the United States “Ultimate Builder Championship” was held March 14-17 in Daytona during the International Motorcycle Show. Jeremy Cupp, 33, from LC Fabrications in Virginia won the championship, received $6000 and a paid trip to the AMD Championship Of Bike Building this August in Sturgis.
WanaRyd Motorcycle Wheels Releasing New Model. The Atomic.
Published by April 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.WanaRyd is launching The Atomic, a unique 7-spoke non-directional 3D wheel that’s part of their Stark-line Series, a new premium line of 3D forged one-piece billet wheels. They are 3D machined, than polished, black powder coated and then re-machined a final time. WanaRyd Motorcycle was started over 9 years ago and has been committed to […]
Arlen Ness KO Raked Triple Trees for 21″ and 23″ Front Wheel Baggers
Published by April 4th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.At the time when custom builders realized that a 21″ or 23″ front wheel installed on a Bagger was considerably improving the look of a tourer, they had no other choice than to cut, stretch and re-weld the frame neck to be able to properly fit these over-stock sizes. Always a risky business if you are […]
Auction Of Big Bear Choppers Remaining Assets
Published by April 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Mid-November 2011, Big Bear Choppers, a small custom motorcycles manufacturer, ceased all activities with several clients not receiving the bikes for which they paid deposit and at least 2 delinquent loans. One from First Mountain Babk and another with the Small Business Loan administration of Bear Lake, CA. Balance owed on these loans was reported […]
First Michigan Motorcycle Mecca Custom Bike Show. June 1 – 3, 2012.
Published by April 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This spring the “Motor City” will be transformed into “Motorcycle City” when it hosts the first ever Michigan Motorcycle Mecca (MMM) Custom Bike Show. Presented by Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, this elite, multi-class custom bike show experience will attract tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, June 1 […]
Daytona Best Of Show Ultra Radical Custom Motorcycle
Published by April 2nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In each bike show, a couple of custom motorcycles being unveiled make you scratch your head. What’s that? How does it work? Is it rideable? Three weeks ago, the judges of the 40th Daytona Rat’s Hole Bike Show were won over by this new creation called “Pipe Dreams” and gave it a Best Of Show […]
Show Me Your Office. Mike Corbin.
Published by April 1st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Seats.From designing an extensive line of motorcycle seats, fiberglass body kits, saddlebags and accessories for which he is known worldwide, to developing electric-powered vehicles before everybody else (remember the V-Twin powered 3-wheel named “the Merlin” and the single-seat enclosed “Sparrow Motorcycle”?), to furniture and even fitness equipment (at the time endorsed by bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger), […]
New Boom Audio High Performance Bagger Speakers For Harley Electra Glide
Published by March 31st, 2012 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Boom! Audio High Performance Bagger Speakers replace original Harley-Davidson equipment speakers for improved volume and clarity. The Fairing Front (P/N 76000256, $159.95) and Tour-Pak Rear (P/N 76000257, $159.95) are high-performance replacements for the stock speakers on 1998-2005 Electra Glide® models. A two-way speaker design with a separate bass and midrange driver and grill-mounted […]
Dusty Jewels. A 70″s Off-Road Motorcycle Exhibition
Published by March 31st, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On April 3, 2012 The Antique Automobile Club of America Museum will open a “motorcycle exhibit named “Dusty Jewels: Off-Road Motorcycles of the 1970s.” featuring more than 20 motorcycles that tell the story of off-road motorcycles of the 1970′s. This period was a high water mark” of interest in motorcycling before the decline in motorcycle […]
Moto Guzzi Cafe Racer. Bella Machina.
Published by March 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Based on the Motto Guzzi Griso 1200 8-valve engine, this custom Cafe Racer creation is the work of Italian Filippo Barbacane following an idea launched by entrepreneur Alessandro Loviselli. A completely new Cafe Racer style bodywork required heavy modification of the stock frame. Gas tank is made out of aluminum, front suspension is from Marzocchi, […]
The American Motorcycle Girl’s Cannonball Diary by Cris Sommer Simmons
Published by March 30th, 2012 in Books, Builders and Editorial.In September 2010, 50 riders participated to an historical 16-day and 3300 mile coast to coast ride on pre-1916 motorcycles. Among them, the only American woman was Cris Sommer Simmons riding “Effie”, her beloved 1915 Harley-Davidson. After a grueling 2-week endurance ride, only 37 riders arrived in Santa Monica and Cris was among them and […]
Buit-It-Yourself Cafe Racer. $5000.
Published by March 29th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.During all these years of economic recession, Builders Ryan Rajewski and Casey Stevenson at California Ryca Motors have found a very profitable niche. Offering a CS-1 Kit costing between $2,600 to $3,000 which converts a Suzuki S40 -aka Suzuki Savage – into a lightweight, reliable, and fuel efficient Cafe Racer. All parts are included and […]
Harley-Davidson Motorclothes Celebrates 100 Years
Published by March 29th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Merchandise and Videos.Harley-Davidson Motorclothes celebrates 100 years of riding gear with a series of 3 videos detailing the relationship between the gear, the motorcycles and the legacy of the brand by mixing historical footage with images and interviews of people who design MotorClothes. This is the 1st one named “Made Of A Hell Of A Lot More […]
Harley-Davidson President and CEO Keith Wandell Financial Compensation. His total compensation in 2011 rose nearly 13 percent to about $7.2 million, compared with $6.4 million in 2010. He opted not to have his base salary increased according to a proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In 2011 Wandell received a salary […]
Judging The New Victory Judge Model And Zach Ness Custom Version
Published by March 28th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The challenge. Not only to road test the 2013 Victory Judge model but also its first custom version. the NessCafe built by Zach Ness. Launched by Polaris with the slogan “The New American Muscle Bike” I wanted to know how much muscle the factory model really got and how much extra excitement Zach’s custom version could bring […]
2012 Daytona Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show Winners
Published by March 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, organizers Ted and Pam Smith squeezed about 180 custom bikes in the beautiful setting of the Daytona Lagoon amusement park to compete in the 40th Annual Daytona Bike Week Rat’s Hole Show. And the top winners in each class are: Best Of Show: Steve Galvin, Wikked Steel. Over 1000 cc Super Radical: 1st. […]
For a change, just a glimpse at a nice custom 1988 GSRX Kawasaki, with frame modified Aztech welding, a 759 H2 motor, carburetor, exhaust by Fast By Gast (Paul Gast built the fastest and most reliable Kawasaki Triples in the world and distributes a wide range of performance/drag racing parts.) Front end, swingarm, wheels and […]
Well known for its vintage styling, no gadget or chrome approach in building rigid custom motorcycles, Zero Engineering style has often been imitated. But now that the company is offering an exclusive multi-link frame offering a rear suspension system, Zero regains a distinct advantage versus its direct “old school” competition. Although I already featured this […]
With Jesse, I start a new series called “Show Me Your Office” Simply because I know that most of you wonder how it looks and feels to be in the office of the movers and shakers of the industry. You will be surprised or not. But if you are, I can tell you for sure […]
2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 Is The 110th Anniversary Limited-Edition model.
Published by March 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This limited edition is a tribute to the iconic Triumph brand born in 1902. Based on the standard T100 model, the 110th Anniversary Bonneville T100 features a special aluminum silver and khaki green paint scheme similar to those on the earliest 60’s Triumph motorcycles. Other special features include a reinterpretation of the original Triumph crest […]
2012 Quail Motorcycle Gathering. May 4-5.
Published by March 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Those in California can indulge in a weekend surrounded by some of the finest motorcycles from around the world at he 4th annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering at Quail Lodge Golf Club. Two iconic motorcycles, Marty Dickerson’s “Blue Bike” and Dan Gurney’s “Alligator Bike,” will be on display at the fourth annual The Quail Motorcycle […]
Custom Motorcycles From The 2012 Daytona Rat’s Hole Bike Show
Published by March 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I don’t have yet the list of all winners in each judged class of the 2012 Daytona Rat’s Hole Show held last Saturday March 17. The bikes featured here are all winners but there are many more. From top to bottom. 1- Best Of Show: Steve Galvin from Wicked Steel. 2- 1st place Cafe Racer […]
5th Annual Daytona Biker Fusion Event Raises $16,000
Published by March 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.One of the most important events of Daytona Bike Week, this 5th edition of Biker Fusion organized by Carrie Repp of R&R Promotions and Ken Conte of Rise Above Consulting attracted more than 600 industry guests and supporters of the motorcycle industry and raised more than $16,000 for Soldiers’ Angels, a volunteer-led non-profit that provides […]
Lehman Trikes Has Suspended Operations
Published by March 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since October 2011 and facing a challenging economic environment Lehman Trikes – calling itself the “Leader Of The Three World” – and specializing in trikes, trike kits and conversions, was looking into various strategic alternatives to save its business. It included finding an investor, a merger or selling the company. On January 5, 2012 the […]
