Precision Billet Products is multiplying its number of releases, all in 2500-pieces limited edition. The company is expanding its Aces Wild, Afterlife, Darkside, Exotic and The Fleur lineup designs with 2 new pieces. A 6061 T6 aluminum turbine air cleaner and a mother of pearl (pick your shell color…) saddlebag latches and gas tank badges. […]
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Published by March 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Vintage Rally At National Motorcycle Museum. June 1-3, 2012
Published by March 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If vintage bikes from around the world gleaming in the sun, piles of parts and fragments of motorcycle history in a swap meet, artifacts from the cult classic “Then Came Bronson”, exciting drag bikes, from the early days of drag racing, bring a smile to your face, plan to attend the Vintage RallyJune 1-3 at […]
During Daytona Bike Week, Motus Motorcycles announced plans for its 2 MST’s models launch. After a year of extensive testing and development the company unveiled availability, pricing, specifications, optional accessories and initial list of authorized dealers. Production will begin during Fall 2012 and Motus started taking reservations for the year 2013 models. Both the MST […]
International Criminal Bilking Bikers With Veteran Theme Custom Motorcycle
Published by March 20th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You and me met him in bike shows showing his crazy 1985 FXST “machine gun motorcycle” customized with fake rockets, rounds of amunition and military-themed paraphernalia and later added a sidecar to it. He called it the “Vietnam Vets Tribute Bike.” Front of his bike a sign requesting $1 to photograph the motorcycle,, $5 to […]
Whatever you think today of electric vehicles they are a work in progress and it’s an easy bet to imagine that your favorite gas powered motorcycles manufacturer, sooner or later, will release e-models. This short feature to tell you that even fans of the old school look of the Morgan are now begging to have […]
In Sturgis in 2010, Spanish Custom Builder Sergio Bayarri, the boss of SBay Motor Company, won the AMD Championship Production Class with a very radical and beautiful creation named “Flying”. Interest of the American public was so high that Sergio saw the opportunity to market such a model in a limited series production run (less than […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Flash News And Postcards.
Published by March 18th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year’s event has been pushed back one week later than normal, meaning hotter temperatures and bikers mingling with Spring Breakers on the beachside. Don’t know for sure how crowds compare to those of these last 2 years, but would bet on somewhat identical. The big difference I noticed all along the week is a […]
Harley-Davidson Styling Chief Willie G. Davidson Retires After 49-Year Career
Published by March 17th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After nearly 50 years as head of styling, Willie G. Davidson is retiring from Harley-Davidson April 30, 2012. He will continue his involvement with the company as an ambassador at motorcycle rallies and events, and through special design projects as Chief Styling Officer Emeritus. Willie G., Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer, is widely […]
Artists Collaborating With Harley-Davidson For Art Of Custom Campaign
Published by March 17th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I like it when Harley-Davidson collaborates with independent artists to find inspiration for new art to appear on bespoke Harley-Davidson gas tanks. The Milwaukee company is teaming up with some of the best world graphic artists and painters to bring to life the spirit of Harley-Davidson. The event was launched in Miami’s acclaimed Wynwood Art […]
Digger Bikes Are Back. Thanks To Arlen Ness.
Published by March 15th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.What is the definition of Digger? Before its definition gets distorted and corrupted (like the one of Chopper and Bobber), let me just say that almost 40 years ago the word Digger was derived from Drag Racing bikes and applied to street custom motorcycles with a long and low rigid goosenecked or straight frame, most […]
Chris Bell was a construction worker in Las Vegas until the real estate crash kept him in his garage wondering what he could do to employ himself. Being a biker with some experience in building custom bikes, and convinced that green machines will become more and more popular, he wondered why most electric motorcycles still […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Progressive International Motorcycle Show At The Ocean Center.
Published by March 14th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Another place to visit while participating to Daytona Bike week is the Progressive International Motorcycle Show where you can see new products, custom built bikes and learn a few new things about motorcycling. The Daytona Motorcycle Show is open to everyone, so bring your riding group, and bring your family because there’s something for every […]
Daytona Bike Week. Arlen Ness, Rick Fairless and Dave Perewitz Each To Unveil Allstate Insurance Custom Motorcycles.
Published by March 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, in partnership with three of the country’s top motorcycle builders, Allstate Insurance Company is unveiling in Daytona four custom motorcycle creations inspired by the company. One of them, an Arlen Ness Custom 2012 Victory Cross Country, will be given away as the grand prize in a national sweepstakes. “These four beautiful and elaborate creations tell a […]
Harley-Davidson Stock Hits New 52-Week High
Published by March 13th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson (HOG) is one of the top performers in the S&P 500. On Monday, shares of Harley-Davidson closed at a 52-week high of $48.11, up 23.77% since January 1, 2012. Retail inventory levels remain lean and retail credit availability has remained stable to slightly improved over the last few months. New models are successful and […]
Black Widow. Butch Walker’s Custom Triumph T100
Published by March 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Artists usually play well together. I mean they understand, respect the talent of each other without interfering with the other party domain of expertise . This beautiful custom 1966 Triumph T100 (500 cc) is the result of a great collaboration between rocker Butch Walker and Lucas Joyner, owner of The Factory Metal Works, a shop […]
See The New Motus Motorcycles In Daytona. Dealer Network And Prices To Be Unveiled.
Published by March 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Exactly one year ago in Daytona Motus Motorcycles revealed its fully functioning prototype motorcycles, rode them around town, announced 12 months of rigorous testing around the country and promised to announce the production specs, colors, pricing, accessories, availability, and an initial list of Authorized Motus Dealers during this edition of Bike Week. This time has […]
Daytona Bike Week. Robison’s Motorcycle Sales And Service 50th Anniversary Party On March 16th.
Published by March 9th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Exhaust.I have a favor to ask all of you present in Daytona during Bike Week. To attend on Friday March 16th even for a short time if you are very busy,Robison’s Open House Party (11 am to 6 pm) to pay tribute to the 50th year that Joe Robison is in the motorcycle business. Almost all of […]
Exclusive. Billy Lane Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Bike In Progress.
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.As I reported on January 30, 2012 four builders including Billy Lane are building each a tribute bike for the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder. Each builder was assigned a military theme and the 4 bikes will be unveiled on May 26 in Washington DC before touring the country for everybody to admire. Prison officials […]
How Unknown Choppers Succeeded At Having This Trike Project 100% Financed By Others
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Unknown Choppers, a Texas shop building custom choppers and frames, was looking to fund a new project called Frantom-R, an aggressive looking and sounding enclosed trike intended to provide a driving experience like no other. motorcycle or trike. Its features include a full roll cage, seat with seat belt, touch screen radio, GPS navigation, a […]
Daytona Bike Week. Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time. Thursday March 15, 2012
Published by March 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Thursday March 15, from 12 pm to 4 pm all the usual suspects of the custom motorcycle scene will gather around bitching bikes at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Chopper Time. A major event during Daytona Bike Week, the show/exhibition/happening (call it the way you want) keeps the same informal formula: custom builders, pros and amateurs, showing […]
In the race among all-electric motorcycle manufacturers to produce a bike with enough juice for speed and travel range on a single charge, Zero Motorcycles just launched in North America a new model called the Zero S. The manufacturer claims that this 2012 model is capable of covering up to 114 miles or about 180km […]
Exquisite 1976 Triumph Bonneville T140
Published by March 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I met for the first time bike builder Yuri Shif in 2010 at the Sturgis AMD Championship Of Bike Building while judging his kinetic creation called “The Machine“, the kind of contraption you never forget once you saw it. Working his craft from his native east europe country of Belarus (it’s located south of Russia […]
Appeals Board Will Hear Challenge to Sturgis Trademarks. The petition to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the two registered trademarks Sturgis and Black Hills has been accepted and will be heard, and it’s good news for the group “Concerned Citizens for Sturgis” opposing “Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc” (SMRI). Opponents to the trademarks […]
There Is No Stereotypical Harley-Davidson Biker
Published by March 3rd, 2012 in Builders and Editorial.It’s what Harley tries to demonstrate in this new commercial. Some real truth about how different from each other can be Harley riders. “E Pluribus Unum”. In Latin, it means “one, out of many…”
Postcards From The Swiss Performance Show
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Did you know that Switzerland is the only country outside the US where Harley-Davidson tops other brands in terms of new sales? In the Swiss Confederation, Harley market share is 20%! A country loving American V-Twins with a yearly show in Zurich called Swiss Performance (Feb. 16-18) where these pictures were taken. Of course, also […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Victory Activities March 10-17.
Published by March 1st, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.March 10-17. Victory Demo Rides at Daytona Motor Speedway. Be one of the first to test ride the 2013 Victory Judge or other Victory models in Datona. Victory will be taking ride photos all week long that you can download and share with online friends. Get your picture on a Victory ride. March 13. Victory […]
