Corrected 10/20/12 at 8.45 p.m. ET. The Board Of Directors of The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum And Hall Of Fame has nominated Kenny Price, founder and CEO of Samson Motorcycle Products Inc, as a new Board Member. “The Godfather Of Pipes”, is the inventor and leading innovator of numerous patented and high-performance exhaust systems for Harley […]
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Kenny Price Voted Board Member Of The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum And Hall Of Fame
Published by October 20th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Daytona Biketoberfest. 2 Nights Of Sexy At Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson.
Published by October 20th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Don’t ask me to explain what the show is all about and what are the judges criteria to elect the most beautiful women in Halloween costume, bathing suit & lingerie… The most “interesting” part for me was that Emcee of the event Jay Allen let me spend time with Billy Lane’s US Air Force custom […]
Direct Bolt-On Harley Replacement Teardrop Boards
Published by October 19th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.They are a direct bolt-on replacementson all Harley-Davidson models equipped with OEM floorboards. CNC crafted from 6061-T6 aluminum and hand inlaid with a “Posi-Grip” pyramid anti-slip high density rubber to provide a comfort and look. These Teardrop boards are available in both a mid-size (14″ x 7.5) and full size lengths (16″ x 7.5″) for […]
Daytona Biketoberfest. Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Time Show.
Published by October 19th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Who is in Daytona for Biketoberfest? Most of those participating and the usual “suspects” of the industry (builders, opinion leaders, press) gathered at Willie’s Tattoo Chop for 5 hours of old school bike building exhibition. The show is as much about the audience than about the bikes and the “Willie’s Happening” happened again. The only […]
A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel schedules, so the husband left Minnesota and flew to Florida on Thursday, with […]
New Harley-Davidson Pink Label Gear To Support Those Facing Breast Cancer
Published by October 18th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.The new and expanded Pink Label Collection from the Harley-Davidson MotorClothes line offers more than 60 iitems for riders intent to wear their heart on their sleeves. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Pink Label item is donated to organizations that support people affected by breast cancer, including the National Breast […]
Although the Harley-Davidson reputation under ownership of AMF got tarnished during the period 1969-1981 (bikes were of so low quality that Harleys were mocked as “Hardly Ableson”, “Hardly Driveable,” and “Hogly Ferguson”), all models of this era are good donors for custom projects. It’s what Freddie Arnold did, using a 1978 FXS Lowrider to turn […]
Daytona Biketoberfest Organizers Would Like To Extend The Rally Beyond 4 Days. The convention and visitors bureau is trying to invigorate the entire off-season because they should be no “off-season” in the Daytona Beach area where weather is always great when compared to the northern states. Biketoberfest is a very important off-season boost to retailers. […]
The 20th edition of Biketoberfest starts this Thursday (October 18-21) just at the time the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan released its monthly Consumer Index reaching 83.1, the highest level since September 2007, from 78.3 the prior month. The gauge was projected to fall to 78. The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index measures Americans’ perceptions on three […]
Call For Nominations Into the 2013 Sturgis Motorcycle And Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Published by October 16th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2013 Hall of Fame and the 2013 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. Individuals, organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling. Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of […]
New Xtreme Machine Horn Covers
Published by October 16th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.From XTreme Machine, a company & brand now part of the Performance Machine gGoup, a new line of “Xcessories”, like these horn covers, that will look even better if you match their designs to the ones of the current X-Treme Wheels lineup. Available to match all ten XM wheel designs these CNC machined custom covers […]
A Custom Indian Tribute Bike…To Harley-Davidson Board Track Racers
Published by October 15th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Most custom building creations are deviant works violating the social norms of what are formally-enacted rules of the way a motorcycle should look and work. You all know that Mike Tomas specializes in building new Indian motorcycles, mixing heritage with reliable modern engineering. It doesn’t exclude his admiration for the early 20’s board track racer […]
2012 Daytona Biketoberfest. Robison Open House Party. Friday October 19th.
Published by October 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.It’s now half a century that Joe Robison is in the MC business. Joe was the original and only local Harley dealer in Daytona from 1962 until 1993 when he sold his dealership to Bruce Rossmeyer and changed his business to Robison’s Motorcycle Sales and Service, that, at one point, comprised a total of five […]
Mustang Seats For Harley-Davidson Blackline And Slim Softail Models
Published by October 13th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.During a long time, like Ford’s original Model A, most of Mustang’s seats came in any color you wanted… as long as it was black. In a departure from this philosophy, Mustang is now offering distressed brown seats as well as custom diamond stitching options. The latest seats to get the stylish stitching option are […]
The Harley In The Barn. Tales Of Motorcycle Archeology.
Published by October 13th, 2012 in Books and Editorial.If you can’t pass a padlocked garage without wondering if there is a great old bike stashed inside, this is your book. Among all our fantasies – we all have quite a few – collectors put the one of re-discovering an old long-forgotten motorcycle at the top of their list. The Harley in the Barn offers 40-plus […]
Handy New Wheel Chock For Trailer, Garage Or Floor Mount
Published by October 12th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Handy Industries, the well known manufacturer of motorcycle lifts and other shop products, announced the launch of their new Wheel Chock (Part #21400, $195.00). The all-in-one kit includes attachments for trailer mount, garage floor mount or lift mount. The Handy Wheel Chock was designed to keep your motorcycle stable during transport, storage, or performance of […]
Human Motorcycles For 2013 IMS Advertising Campaign
Published by October 12th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.At first glance you see a beautiful woman riding a motorcycle, then you look closely. These motorcycles have been created out of naked men and women and not one piece of clothing is being worn. The rider is not wearing any clothes, she is totally naked and painted. The motorcycle’s wheels, seat, frame and body […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Tickets Now Available. And You Can Win A Free VIP Upgrade Package.
Published by October 12th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Is it too soon to talk about the 2013 Sturgis Rally? Not for those who try, too late, to register to participate to the famous Legends Ride known as the kick-off event to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. So, The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is pleased to announce tickets are now available for the 2013 event to […]
First, mentioning that this creation by French shop DUB Performance is road legal in France and may get very soon the same status all over Europe, should please my American readers always wondering how much they can customize their ride while still getting it titled and insured… On this project, owner Fred Duban collaborated with […]
Can Engine Synthetic Oil Be Switched to Regular Oil? .
Published by October 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Engines.Question: Can Synthetic Oil Be Switched to Regular Oil? Spectro Performance Oils is answering your question. Answer: Yes, synthetic oil can be switched to regular oil in an engine. And vice versa: the oil type can be switched as often as desired. Both synthetic and regular oils lubricate engines internally, providing a barrier that prevents […]
Pledging Allegiance. The Story Of A Painting That Became A Wine Label.
Published by October 11th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Painters.The story as told by artist David Uhl… “Last year we tried several new small weekend rallies and one in particular was off the charts and BLEW ME AWAY!!! This was The Lone Star Rally where there are as many bikes as in all of a Sturgis Rally (half million or so), all packed into one […]
Bell Star Carbon Fiber Helmet Beauty
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Are you ready to drop $650 (+ tax) on a helmet? If yes, no doubt you will look very cool and ride your bike at higher speed with this very aerodynamic/splitting the air and light weight 100% carbon fiber shell helmetl. This Bell Star Carbon black beauty is designed to minimize buffeting and lift. It […]
New Fat Katz 26″ Steel Front Fender For Harley-Davidson FL Models
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.After launching a new bagger gas tank for baggers (model Cool 7), Fat Katz Inc. is now introducing a new 26″ wheel front fender called the Laredo Classic FLC 106 for Harley-Davidson FL models. (picture of prototype) The Laredo Classic is a 13 gauge steel bagger fender that has a round shape ending with the […]
2012 Daytona Biketoberfest. Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show. Thursday October 18.
Published by October 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Chops, Bobbers, Rats, their builders, the who’s who of the industry present in Daytona and a crowd of admirers, rain or shine, are going to gather on October 18 on the parking lot of Willie’s Tropical Tattoo. Is it a bike show? A happening? Both? Doesn’t matter. You want to be there (I will…), to […]
A man escapes from a prison where he’s been locked up for 15 years. He breaks into a house to look for money and guns. Inside, he finds a young couple in bed. He orders the guy out of bed and ties him to a chair. While tying the homeowner’s wife to the bed, the […]
