Friday in Daytona started by quick text message exchanges between Lorenzo Lamas, business partner Chad Greulach, Eddie Trotta and myself so that we could resolve our Biketoberfest schedule conflicts for an unveiling of Icon, the 1st limited edition model of the Lorenzo Cycles line. We all ended up on time at Eddie’s big rig on International […]
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Lorenzo Lamas. Eddie Trotta. Day One For An Icon.
Published by October 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.Kick Only Board Track Style Open Belt System
Published by October 16th, 2009 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.New and old board trackers, don’t betray the spirit of board tracking when updating your driveline with a new open belt system. Conceived especially for this type of bikes (although evidently it looks very cool on any old school machine), the Board Track HT Belt Drive Series is as pure and minimalist as it can […]
Willie’s Biketoberfest Chopper Time
Published by October 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Show was my 1st pit stop in Daytona. Thousands of others had the same idea. Seems that it is the 1st place to stop by not only to look at bikes but also to take the pulse of the industry and of Biketoberfest. I announced to many the unfortunate news about Buell […]
Harley-Davidson Art Of Rebellion Exhibition
Published by October 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Want to manage and positively enrich the content of the rebellious image of the Harley-Davidson biker? All marketing people will tell you. It’s easy. Organize an art exhibition tour mixing a display of your gas tanks wildly painted by rock poster artists with some of your “rebel” motorcycles.
Motorcycle Sidecar. Litterarely.
Published by October 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Nowadays, a motorcycle sidecar might not arouse the same ecstasy as it used to, but the latest vehicle by Francois Knorreck is a sidecar with a difference that gives an entirely new definition to sidecars. Dubbed “Snaefell,” the 1000cc Laverda motorcycle has 3 exhausts, and offers a luxury ride in comparison to regular sidecars. The […]
On My Way To Daytona Biketoberfest 2009
Published by October 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.Tomorrow morning at 6 am I will be on my way to Daytona for the 18th edition of Daytona Biketoberfest. And during the 220 miles trip north to my destination I will probably think again of the year 1992, the 1st edition to which I participated. As the event objectives were, every following year we […]
The New California Scooter Co.
Published by October 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.As introduced to you in my Blog articles on October 8th, 09, a short video about the new California Scooters of Steve Seidner. Seems like he has a lot of fun playing with his new scoots.
BUB Enterprises Consolidating Back Into Its California Facilities
Published by October 14th, 2009 in Customs and Exhaust.We all know that business life is made of constant adaptation to economic environment and competition. Because of our deep rooted recession we are also aware that the companies going to emerge much stronger are those positioning themselves with the most efficient organization structure.
Easy Conversion Kits From Belt To Chain
Published by October 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.You may want to convert your bike, stock or custom, from a belt drive to a chain drive for many good reasons. Without any order, because you want added driveline strength, because you made your engine “bigger” or installed a new one, because you are looking for a different final drive ratio, because you need […]
While talking to Don Baumunk, President of Fat Katz, I learned that he was holding tight to a quite interesting collection of Von Dutch memorabilia. Lucky him! I thought you would like to see some of his samples among many, with a short description. 1- Top left: the sign that hung in the 70’s in […]
New Reality TV Show With Detroit Bros
Published by October 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.Producer Tom Beers think that that Detroit’s rusty aesthetic has a large audience appeal and that the city has a lot to be proud of regarding everything on wheels. And I agree. It’s official, the Discovery Channel is going to run a 13-episode series on James and Dave Kaye, the 2 brothers who founded Detroit […]
A drive brake system where you can choose to use your existing belt pulley or chain sprocket, and of course re-plug your brake line. The kit includes the rotor, brake caliper, rotor mount bearings and hardware. Make sure your order the right side (LSD or RSD) and mention your custom wheel hub size (4″). At […]
Lightning Rod Retro Racer Winner
Published by October 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It Happened on September 27-28 in Panama City, Florida during the 9th Annual Thunder Beach Rally, whose reputation is being “The Most Biker Friendly Free Rally In the US”. The 2 Boys of Lightning Rod Motorcycles, Steve Carr and Rick Bonin, brought 4 custom bikes with hope to go back home with maybe one trophy. […]
World’s Fastest Production Electric Motorcycle. 150 MPH.
Published by October 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.San Francisco. In July 2007,The 3 founders of Mission Motors set up offices in a private garage, blocks from the historic Mission Street. They buy the company’s first motorcycle, a 1994 Ducati 900, then began the task of stripping out the engine and converting it to electric drive. Two months later, the 3 founders had turned […]
Celebrating 15 Years Of Rick & Roll!
Published by October 11th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Most in the US custom motorcycle industry know and have used Rick’s Wheels, are aware that he is based in Germany, but very few know him by his full legal name.
Tom Zimberoff About The New Art Of The Chopper Exhibition
Published by October 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today I was in Ocala, FL where I joined Art Of The Chopper books author and museum curator Tom Zimberoff and my friend custom builder Vince Doll from Redneck Engineering, for a press conference to debut the new AOTC Exhibition featuring 30 top of the line custom motorcycles and Tom’s black & white builders’ photography. […]
Very Limited Edition Hoodlum Bobber
Published by October 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Born in Alberta in western Canada, this Hoodlum Bobber built by Miles Brown (a.k.a. Smiley) from E’Ville Twin Motorsickle is featuring all ingredients making a Bobber a Bobber. Miles built it as a one-off, but under pressure of his friends will accept to build 7 of them, but hope that each client will add its […]
The Mustang Legend Returns. Steve Seidner Launches California Scooter Co.
Published by October 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.More than ever, I love to hear about a new venture. Today I announce that Steve Seidner, the founder and President of Pro-One has now started California Scooter Co. With three new models, the Classic, Greaser and Babydoll priced at MSRP $4,995. Steve’s scooters take a vintage look into the 21st century and offer the […]
Steve Seidner’s California Scooters And The Mustang Legacy
Published by October 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For those who are too young to know and for those who forgot, below is the story of the Mustang Scooter Company. Steve Seidner and his new venture California Scooter Co. are honored to continue the legacy of the original Mustang Scooter (see article above) and to offer to a new generation the legend that […]
Fat Katz Gas Tankz And Fenderz Is For Sale
Published by October 7th, 2009 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.I was a little bit in shock when Don Baumunk, Founder and President of Fat Katz sent me this evening the following email. Most of you have a tendency to think that all businesses for sale are the consequence of our economic recession. Not so. A lot of us are close to or reaching retirement age…And like anyone, […]
Sucker Punch Sally’s To Continue Partnership With Progressive Insurance
Published by October 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sucker Punch Sally’s is continuing its partnership with Progressive Insurance, the country’s number-one motorcycle insurer. Highlights of last year’s partnership included building two Progressive Insurance bikes; designing a co-branded giveaway t-shirt; designing a 28-foot trailer featuring both Progressive and SPS; and appearing together at all 11 IMS Cycle World Motorcycle Shows.
Canada based MotoXcycle is already well known in the industry for its production or one-off handcrafted oil tanks. But none were offered copper plated. Observing that a lot of custom builders have entered the “copper age”, Fausto Simoes just produced a new limited edition of its famous deep finned oval oil tank. Sides are CNC […]
Custom Pushrod Covers For Your Engine
Published by October 6th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.A company called Weslin Industries just launched a line of custom Pushrod Wraps to customize your original pushrod covers. I didn’t try them and wonder how good they hold with engine heat. If they stay in place, don’t burn, don’t discolor, maybe they are worth a try on your next project. There is no need […]
Indian motorcycles are alive. As new models produced in Kings Mountain, NC. As restorations in sheds and barns all over the world. As replica models like this 1930’s style Indian Chief built by Mike “Kiwi” Tomas in his Riverside, CA shop. As you all know now Mike devotes his business (and personal) life to reproducing […]
Street Chopper Magazine’s 40th Anniversary Feature Bike
Published by October 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.40 years in business! Bring the Bubbly. But not before you finish a 70’s style chopper build. Yes, this October, Street Chopper Magazine 40th anniversary issue will do a cover feature on this bike built with parts coming from the who’s who of the industry. And I must say that if I had to pick […]
Ridley Motorcycle Company At Idle Speed
Published by October 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.A few days ago, I talked over the phone to Clay Ridley Founder and President since 1995 of the Ridley Motorcycle Company, a manufacturer positioning its bikes on the market as “America’s Automatic Motorcycles”. He stated that his company is still in business but that that he gave licensing to a company called “2 Wheel Ventures” the […]
