Who is not pride of his bike? And some, with or without the help of custom builders, go to the extreme to be certain to come back home with a big trophy and possibly a feature in my website. Below, a non-inclusive list of those bike shows you should visit for great pictures and the […]
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The Bike Shows Of The 2013 Sturgis Rally
Published by July 19th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.After chrome and the now quite classic gloss black powder coat, Wana-Ryd Motorcycle is offering its popular Adrenaline wheel model in matte black finish. This wheel looks great on stock Harleys as well as on full-blown customs. Simple and clean design that will look just as good in 10 years as it does today! Manufactured […]
Feel The Power Of The S&S T124 Engine. S&S Cycle Demo Days At The Sturgis Dragway.
Published by July 19th, 2013 in Editorial.In honor of the S&S T124 engine’s 10-year anniversary, S&S Cycle is holding T124 Demo Days at the Sturgis Dragway. For 2 days only, Tuesday & Wednesday August 6th & 7th, you are invited to “give ‘er the gas” from a rolling start down the Sturgis eighth mile drag strip. You’d better be ready to […]
Sturgis Biker Belles Event. Jessi Combs Building Custom Harley To Be Auctioned For Local Charities
Published by July 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Biker Belles event, known as the Sturgis preeminent celebration of women in motorcycling has joined forces with moto-celebrity Jessi Combs of “All Girls Garage” and “Overhaulin’”tv shows to create a custom based on a Harley Davidson Slim model generously donated by Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson. The 5th annual Biker Belles Celebration, a day of […]
About The Power Of Internet For Your Motorcycle Related Purchase Decisions
Published by July 18th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.GE Capital Retail Bank completed and released the results of their 2nd annual Major Purchase Shopper Study to quantify the importance of online research in 12categories including powersports related purchase such as a motorcycle or related product ($500 or more) . Not surprisingly, empowered by technology, online research has skyrocketed in importance among people preparing […]
Keeping The American Spirit Alive Restoring Vintage Motorcycles
Published by July 18th, 2013 in Editorial and Videos.A new TV reality show about motorcycles is running on the Discovery Channel. “Philly Throttle” is featuring Adam Cramer and his motley mechanics restoring, repairing and flipping old bikes in his shop Liberty Vintage Cycles in the rough neighborhood of Fishtown/Philadelphia, PA. As for the message he hopes people take from the show, he says, […]
Motorized Bicycle Challenge. The Results.
Published by July 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Retro-innovation – pairing classic components with modern technology and contemporary design elements – is a growing trend in consumer products development. Last May Local Motors invited the global community of designers, engineers, fabricators and enthusiasts to design a gas-powered bicycle reminiscent of early 20th Century Board Track Racers and Beach Cruisers offering 130-180 mpg fuel […]
Pat and Cris Simmons Headed To Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary On vintage Mounts
Published by July 17th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.A long motorcycle ride on very old motorcycles is the near future for Doobie Brother guitarist Pat Simmons and his wife, Cris Sommer Simmons. On the August 20th, the pair will depart from the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum in Sturgis, South Dakota, and head 1,000 miles east to the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to help […]
Will The City Of Sturgis Support SMRI, The Organization Whose Sturgis Trademarks Are Currently Court Challenged?
Published by July 17th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.On Monday July 15, 2013 the Sturgis Officials invited residents to a city council to share any concerns they may have with the city taking side with SMRI, the organization currently owner of the Sturgis trademarks, but challenged in court by opponents who allege that these trademarks were fraudulently acquired. Dean Kinney and Ross Lamphere, […]
Invitation To Motus Sport Tourers Launch At Laguna Seca Raceway July 19-21.
Published by July 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Long time we didn’t hear about Motus, the small company from Alabama committed to building American high-performance V4 sport-touring motorcycles that combine heart-racing performance with uncompromising comfort. It’s been a long adventure from concept to prototype to testing/development to production machines. But Motus is almost there. The company states that initial production of their 2 […]
Born-Free 5 Bike Show Winners
Published by July 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 5th edition of the California one-day Vintage Chopper And Classic Cycle Show was held on June 29. Bike show winners were: Builder’s Choice Award (top). Yaniv “Neevo” Evan from Powerplant Choppers with a custom built Harley Panhead engine cradle in a beautiful hand-made chassis. Best Of Show (left): Scott “T-Bone” Jones from Noise Cycles. […]
Potential AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers are considered in eight categories, each focused on a specific area of achievement: Ambassadors & Industry, Design & Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership & Motorcycle Rights, Motocross & Supercross, Off-Road, Roadracing and Specialty Competition. Voting for the 2013 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2013 has been completed and […]
A guy walks into a bar with a monkey. The monkey grabbed some olives off the bar and ate them. Then he grabbed some sliced limes and ate them. He then jumped onto the pool table and grabbed one of the balls. To everyone’s amazement, he stuck it in his mouth and somehow swallowed it […]
I wish that many more US official Harley Dealers produce as many customs as their European counterparts do. Can you believe that this feature is again about a creation out of the workshop of German Harley Dealer Thunderbike. This time, the chosen platform was the FCWC Harley Rocker, since day one a very controversial model […]
Performance Machine Introducing 30″ Forged Wheels
Published by July 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Although Performance Machine is not the first wheel company to offer a 30″wheel, you can bet that if they do it’s because they are convinced that they can sell quite a few to custom builders hoping that many will follow the very tall wheel trend. Some will get inspired for their new projects, excited to […]
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Harley-Davidson 110th Commemorative Painting. “Origins” by David Uhl
Published by July 13th, 2013 in Editorial and Painters.David Uhl recently put the finishing touches on “Origins”, his tribute to The Motor Company’s 110th Anniversary in Milwaukee later this summer. As a backdrop of this painting Uhl used the Harley-Davidson museum. “Origins” is now available as a hand-signed, numbered canvas Fine Art print. It will be offered in 3 sizes and will be […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Brings Star Power To The 6th Annual Legends Ride
Published by July 13th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Legends Ride, the, today announced an all-star roster of film, television and motorcycle celebrities ready to meet participants as part of the most anticipated and widely popular events of the annual Sturgis Rally. The Legends Ride, invites all motorcycle riders and enthusiasts to join R. Lee “The Gunny” Ermey celebrating Victory Motorcycles 15th anniversary, […]
All-New Indian Chief Launch. The Clock Is Ticking. What You Need To Know Before The Reveal In Sturgis.
Published by July 12th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 3 weeks, on August 3rd, the All-New Indian Chief will be unveiled in Sturgis. Before this eagerly anticipated motorcycle event, I summarized a few essential facts you should know. Orders. Officially, Indian dealers will take orders just after Sturgis or in September although we know that some dealers have already taken many deposits for upcoming […]
Details, Details. The Black Gasket For Those Using A Black Primary.
Published by July 12th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.For the detail-oriented riders. Now you can eliminate the silver shadow line visible between a black engine and a black inner primary cover when a standard gasket kit is used. It can be installed any time the primary has been removed for engine service or installation of other accessories. The black gasket is composed of the […]
Patton Cafe Racer. Those Were The Days…
Published by July 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The days when in post WWII UK, race-track like arterial roads and transport cafes were built around cities. The days when British motorcycle engineering was about to reach its engineering peak and American music and films had a huge influence on the youth. The Teddy Boys inspired a new subculture of Rockers, Leather Boys, Ton-Up […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by July 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Samson Exhaust Has Relocated In Sturgis. Just on time for the 2013 Black Hills Rally, Samson Exhaust has completed its relocation from California to Sturgis. If you want to visit the new plant, the address is Industrial Park at 1151 Industry Road, Sturgis, SD 57785. “Over eight years ago I had my first conversations with […]
Exclusive. Jesse James Back At The Sturgis Rally With New Custom Parts And Never Seen Before CFL3 Chopper Frame
Published by July 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When a few months ago I told you that in 2013 Jesse James will be back on the rally tour, many of you doubted. Well, after years of absence, Jesse James is back in Sturgis with a new line of hand-made parts, fenders and a brand new CFL3 frame for your chopper project. Jesse is […]
Got Premium Luggages. Will Travel…
Published by July 10th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The new Premium Touring Luggage System (P/N 93300003, $299.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features the Touring Bag and an compact Day Bag in a combination that serves the needs of weekend travelers and daily commuters. The 2,400 cubic inch capacity Touring Bag features three zippered exterior pockets and one zippered mesh interior pocket, and […]
Sturgis Rally. Baker Drivetrain Smoke-Down Showdown Is Wednesday August 7, 2013
Published by July 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.BAKER Drivetrain is about to bring again the mayhem to Sturgis with a new head to head burnout in a way only Baker can bring it. This year, the Smoke-Down Showdown will happen at Wednesday August 7th at 8 pm at the Easyriders Saloon on Lazelle street, downtown Sturgis. Emcee extraordinaire Jay Allen will entertain […]
Original 1909 Single Cylinder Indian Motorcycle And 2 Indian Wrenches To Be auctioned This weekend
Published by July 9th, 2013 in Editorial, Engines and Events.On sunday afternoon July 14, 2013 GOULD AUCTIONS, a company specializing in selling antiques, will auction a are and original 1909 Single Cylinder Indian Motorcycle engine by Oscar Hedstrom and 2 wrenches. In 1899, Gifted engineer Oscar Hedstrom built a motorized two-wheeler. George Hendee, bicycle maker and former cycle racer, saw the potential of the […]
