Paper calendars to hang on your wall to read days of the year are getting completely obsolete (acknowledge that you already look at your calendar, pinups and bikes on your computer or mobile device.) Exception? If you want to make your calendar a conversation piece and show to your guests or clients that you are different and love […]
Archive for the 'Editorial' Category
Wanaryd New 3D Motorcycle Wheels Line up
Published by January 14th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.A 9-year old company I didn’t know called WanaRyd Motorcycle (pronounced “Wanna-Ride”) is launching a Shark-Line Series offering 3D forged one-piece billet wheels in six different designs with matching rotors in 3 different styles and sizes, also and matching pulleys (including Cush drives which some other wheel companies don’t offer) Wheels are 3D machine cut, than […]
Harley-Davidson Workers Getting Physical Care at Work. More and more companies are offering fitness programs to their workers. Reason is of course the growing number of older plant workers in their baby boomer years getting injured while performing physical work. By 2018, 24 percent of US workers will be 55 or older. Now factory workers […]
Du Pont Family Historic Motorcycle And Parts Collection Sold For US $1 Million
Published by January 14th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For all those loving, intending to invest in or already collectors of antique motorcycle and parts, the numbers listed below would tend to prove again and again that during recession times historic pieces are even more desirable. During the second annual Las Vegas Bohnams Auction, total sales were 2 million dollars with the entire Du […]
Breaking News. To Support Parent Company Custom Chrome Inc, Custom Chrome Europe Cancels Famous Germany Dealer Show
Published by January 13th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The industry is well aware of the financial difficulties of Custom Chrome Inc. To support CCI in California where re-structuring is taking place with the task of adapting CCI’s US operations to the necessities of the current American market situation, the Custom Chrome Europe headquarters in Germany is about to make official in the next […]
2012 American Motorcycle Rally. A New 7000-Mile Endurance Ride.
Published by January 13th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.While during the last months many pored over the most minute tidbits of information to speculate on the future of the extremely controversial Hoka Hey Challenge (2010-2011), others intend to prove that a motorcycle endurance run 1- can be legal on public roads without any unnecessary endangerment of its riders and of the public, 2- […]
Bellan & Giardina Ltd., owner John Bellan, is a BMW dealer in Veneto, Italy. On their site a beautiful movie about BMW oldies. A lot of emotions through superb images. Italian directing at its best. (Thanks John Adams)
New Chisel Custom Wheels For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by January 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The new Chisel Custom Wheels from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® feature seven narrow-profile split spokes that radiate from a minimalistic hub, and the resulting see-through effect visually lightens the profile of the motorcycle when paired with pedestal-mounted, Chisel Floating Brake Rotors. Offered in 17-inch front and 16-inch rear sizes for Harley-Davidson Touring models, the Chisel […]
India Motorcycle Market. The New World’s Fancy
Published by January 12th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Some updates about our 2 US based brands, Harley-Davidson and Victory, and their strategies in India. Harley-Davidson. Currently about 36% of Harley-Davidson’s sales come from outside the US. Indian is the main focus to increase this percentage to 40% by 2014. So, Harley is ramping up its operation 1- by assembling more models locally (at […]
3rd Annual Buffalo Chip Challenge Is Launched
Published by January 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Getting students more involved with the motorcycle industry, giving them a real-world experience while promoting economic development in the state of South Dakota are the objectives of the Buffalo Chip Challenge. This year, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, along with leading industry businesses, including Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Terry Components and Hot Leathers, is challenging Western Dakota […]
After almost 1 year of work, Darwin Motorcycles a.k.a. Brass Ball Cycles is finishing a new project named The Rockeeter F3 using ultra custom aluminum sheet metal for gas/oil tanks and rear fender. Sam Wills at Racing Innovations is the man in charge of all sheet metal fabrication and welding, from the 36-degree rake gooseneck frame […]
Evolution Industries 30 Tooth Motor Sprocket
Published by January 11th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Evolution Industries has been at the forefront of the high performance aftermarket manufacturing industry for over 30 years, and as a matter of fact is the provider for many driveline parts for major brands. It is the original manufacturer of the 30-tooth sprocket kit raising RPM To achieve maximum performance while eliminating lugging of motor. […]
Second Annual Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction On January 12, 2012
Published by January 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.For this auction Bonhams has assembled about 100 motorcycles of diverse makes and models from all eras of motoring and nearly 50 motorcycles from the esteemed American family du Pont and a pair of rare Benelli racers – including an ex-works GP bike. Even more than the recently consigned 1937 Brough Superior SS100, one motorcycle […]
Kelly, Powell Elected To AMF Board of Directors
Published by January 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Tracey Powell and Kenneth Kelly have been elected to the Antique Motorcycle Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors to fill seats vacated recently by Brenda Teel-Lash and Peter Gagan. Powell has also been elected an officer of the Board in the position of Secretary. Both have been elected to three-year terms. Kenneth Kelly, from Long Valley, […]
Lehman Trikes’ Founder John Lehman Passed Away
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The management of Lehman Trikes officially announced the passing of the company founder and director John Lehman. John was 60 years old. He is survived by his wife Linda, one son – Quinten, one daughter – Leann, three surviving sisters – Gladys, Linda, Carol, and three grandchildren. The suspected cause of death is a heart […]
New Zepto Signals. Smaller. Brighter. Waterproof. Made In The USA.
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Another company I didn’t know stating to design, machine and assemble in the USA (near Boston) motorcycle signals brighter than virtually everything else out there. Zepto lights are the latest in small size, high quality, ultra bright (over 300 lumens) lighting from HighTechSpeed. You can order them in dual-intensity red for brake and running lights, […]
Royal Enfield Unveils The Thunderbird 500. To Compete In India With The Harley Sportster?
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.India. the 2nd fastest growing motorcycle market in the world. Competition intensifies and local brand leader Royal Enfield knows that it will have to compete with Harley-Davidson (15 models) and Triumph (just arriving in India with 7 models). So, Royal Enfield introduced to the media (official launch at the end of 2012) the Thunderbird 500, […]
Screaming Eagle Nightstick Touring Muflers
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The Harley touring motorcycle market getting bigger by the day, expect to see more offerings of this type. These long and lean diffusion disc mufflers produce a pleasing, raspy tone and provide enhanced air flow and back pressure to boost performance. Available in chrome or jet-black ceramic finish, they are designed for easy installation on […]
On the first day, God created the dog and said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.” The dog said, “That’s a long time to be barking. How about only ten […]
Five Michael Jordan Motorsports Competition Motorcycles To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas
Published by January 9th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These motorcycles dominated some of the toughest races in the Superstock and Superbike classes and some enthusiasts will appreciate their racing provenance and condition. Founded by NBA legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan in 2004, MJM is a respected competitor among factory-owned teams nationwide, having enjoyed significant success and numerous podium finishes. Leading the […]
If you ask me what is and will remain the next 3-year trend in custom bike building I will probably answer one mixing several influences from the past, both classic and vintage, rejuvenated with modern technology parts inspired and “borrowed” from very different purpose motorcycles like drag, race and cruise. Because nobody yet has coined […]
S&S Cycle Pushing Online Retail Sales With New Internet Policy.
Published by January 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.It’s mind-boggling to think that up until 2 decades ago, the Internet was almost non-existent and that most of you thought that you would never give up shopping in stores. Today, companies are selling products, publishing, and broadcasting online like crazy and you spend much more time on your digital devices shopping and buying online […]
First Electric Self-Balanced Motorcycle
Published by January 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Both motorcycle and car, fully electric, enclosed and able to stand by itself, the C1 is described by Lit Motors (out of San Francisco) lead by Daniel Kim as the first 2-seat vehicle combining the efficiency and freedom of a motorcycle with the safety of a car. “We’re trying to open up safety to a huge market […]
Sucker Punch Sallys Back In Business. JP Barbeau New Vice President And General Manager.
Published by January 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In September 2011, when learning of the sudden death of Christian Clayton, co-owner with his father Geri of limited edition manufacturer Sucker Punch Sallys, not many in the industry thought that the company would be able to survive. At the time, Christian’s family contacted me to state their firm intention to continue the business. Then, […]
2011 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials Digital Yearbook. Only $9.99.
Published by January 7th, 2012 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.A very high quality BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials photographic yearbook containing 300 action pictures of the fastest motorcycles on our planet. Ready to download on your computer, tablet, smart phone for only $9.99. What a gift. This is the first time that “Master Of The Long Lens” Scooter Grubb makes this yearly book is available […]
Harley-Davidson Now Assembles A Total Of 5 models in India.
Published by January 6th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At the 2012 Auto-Expo in India Harley-Davidson just announced that it is now assembling l;ocally 2 new models for this market , the FXDB Street Bob and FXDC Super Glide Custom. With the introduction of two more motorcycles in its CKD line-up (Complete Knock Down assembled locally from parts), the company now assembles five models out […]
