I fell in love at first sight with these motorbikes, modern interpretation of board track racing motorcycles. Evocation of banked wood motordromes, of smell of fuel, of speed, of danger, of checkered flag… Each Derringer cycle is custom built and no two are exactly alike. But all succeed with a design at the intersection of […]
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Published by August 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Cafe Racer TV Season 2 Starts Tonight
Published by August 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Are you all about sleek and naked fast machines? Are you a nostalgic of the English “Cafe Society”, of the rockers reunions and of the early ton-up boys and girls doing burn-ups and racing from cafe to cafe the time of a Gene Vincent song. In the 70’s, in England and in many countries around […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Week-Long 30th Anniversary Party
Published by August 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The party will rock hard from August 5-13 to celebrate 30 years…of Sturgis parties. First, some of the most legendary acts will play the Chip: Stevie Nicks, Toby Keith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, STYX, Poison, Def Leppard, John Fogerty, Alice Cooper, Jeff Bridges and friends, Tesla, Pop Evil, Puddle of Mudd and many more. On August 8th, […]
When Minnesota based Polaris announced they purchased Indian Motorcycle, the acquisition raised a lot of questions regarding the way the OEM manufacturer would design the new models, in what range of prices, how the iconic brand would cohabit with Victory and when the new Polaris/Indian motorcycles would be announced? What we know for sure today is […]
Harlistas, An American Journey. An excellent Movie At Home For 99 Cents.
Published by August 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Do you know that every week, iTunes offers a movie rental for only 99 cents? Well, this week, it’s “Harlistas, An American Journey” and having seen it, it’s well worth your change money. I found the movie extremely touching, transcending the Latino and even the motorcycle lifestyle. It’s all about the universal values of camaraderie, […]
You know… Your Motorcycle Painted Surfaces Get Scuffed And Scratched All The Time.
Published by August 2nd, 2011 in Accessories, Chassis and Editorial.Motorcycle Armor™ is a very innovative and optically clear polyurethane film that is engineered to cover and protect hard bagger lids and other painted surfaces on Harley-Davidson™ Touring and Trike models. All kits are pre-cut to exacting Harley-Davidson™ part specifications and protects the painted surfaces of your Harley™ Touring bike or Trike from scratching, scuffing, road […]
This year’s X-Games added a division called “Women Moto X Enduro”. Female riders? Cool, even more when they take off their helmets and you find out that they are all pretty good looking. But I wonder what’s going on with these women participating to the Enduro with very few of them able to stand on […]
Don’t Buy Any Chinese Products From August 1st To September 1st. 2011. And Beyond…
Published by August 2nd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.I am not sure who originally wrote the text below. It was forwarded to me. What is important is that the numbers mentioned below are correct. And they seem to be, making the argument of not buying Chinese products during at least 1 month, quite powerful. Interested by “fair trade”, jobs creation and US government […]
J&P Cycles Donates $25,000 to Camp Courageous of Iowa
Published by August 2nd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Just outside Monticello, Iowa, a mere 10 miles from J&P Cycles®’ headquarters lies a very special camp for very special people – children and adults with special needs. For more than 30 years, Camp Courageous of Iowa has been a place, where campers can have a great time with others facing the same challenges in […]
Triumph Of Swiss Irrespect
Published by August 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bern, Switzerland capital, ranked among the world’s top ten cities for the best quality of life, the place where Albert Einstein worked out his theory of relativity while employed as a clerk at the patent office and where Danny Schneider from Hardnine Choppers scare old ladies with his 2-wheel creations challenging Switzerland tradition for sobriety, […]
The Flying Eyeball, an iconic image associated with the 50’s and 60’s street rod crowd. It is an interpretation by Kenneth Howard, a.k.a. Von Dutch, of a symbol/image “the eye in the sky knows and see all” whose origin can be traced 5000 years ago in the Macedonian and Egyptian culture. Legend is that Von […]
Captain America – Harley-Davidson Documentary
Published by July 31st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.The movie Captain America, The First Avenger, hit theaters July 22nd. In it, Captain America rides a Harley-Davidson. This short video includes clips of the movie and to celebrate Harley-Davidson gives you a chance to win one-of-a-kind 1200 custom motorcycle. Jump to Free The World Giveaway.
Are Motorcycle Helmets Responsible For Hearing Loss?
Published by July 30th, 2011 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.New twist in the debate regarding motorcycling with or without helmets. Not about freedom of choice, not about health and safety benefits, not about DOT etc… New studies published in The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America warn that if helmets can protect your brain they can also largely contribute to hearing loss. Results show […]
Custom Chrome Sturgis Sweepstakes. Get Lucky, F*cker.
Published by July 30th, 2011 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.When I introduced you to the Custom Chrome Lucky F*cker custom body kit (custom gas tank, tank adapter kit, solo seat pan, rigid style rear fender and fender struts) for stock Harley-Davidson, you loved it. Me too, because it is, as far as I know, the simplest, easiest, most affordable, fastest to install and best […]
New For 2012. Victory Cross Country Tour.
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.When a couple days ago I introduced you to the brand new Victory Cross Country Tour, most of you had an immediate positive reaction with with several commenting that they ready to order one. Because of your interest and because this model sets a new high standard for hard baggers, I have decided to give […]
California Court Sides With Bikers Burned by Their Twin Cam Harleys
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.Four bikers can move forward with a class action that claims Harley Davidson manufactured defective motorcycles that burn drivers’ legs, a federal judge ruled. the four bikers alleged that since 1999, Twin Cam engines in Harley motorcycles were prone to overheating and caused burn injuries to their legs. Transmissions on models manufactured since 2006 also […]
Sturgis And Black Hills. Riding Low And Riding High With ThunderMax Auto-Tune.
Published by July 29th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.If you are a faithful to the Sturgis rally, you know that ambient conditions in the Black Hills vary an extraordinary amount. During the same day riding altitudes can vary from 3500 to over 6500 feet, creating rich conditions that are unnecessary and waste a lot of fuel. Reason why the Thundermax and Zipper’s Performance […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip® iPhone Application
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.Using an iPhone and almost on your way to Sturgis? Just on time, the Buffalo Chip launches its own application with which, among other things, you can check the concert schedules, bands profile, buy tickets, leave comments about the shows, get daily updates about events going on, make campground reservations, buy additional camping amenities and […]
S&S Cycle Inc. just announced the hiring of Stephen K. Iggens as company President. The duties of President have been handled by Executive Chairman and CEO George B. Smith since late 2008 (after the deparure of son Brett Smith as President). Iggens first official day on the job will be August 8, 2011 and he […]
Sturgis Rally Trademark War. Problem Solved. Sort Of.
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.Any unforeseen event is always a good pretext to sell more tee-shirts. You just have to be opportunist and very fast. A company called Zazzle tries to cash in on the Sturgis Rally trademark controversy by selling this official/unofficial 2011 Sturgis Rally tee shirt. You could ask for any print you want in the front. […]
1901-2011. Celebrating In Sturgis Indian Motorcycle 110th Anniversary.
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 1900, bicycle racer George M. Hendee and engineering wizard Carl Oscar Hedstrom partnered and unveiled the following year their first creation, the 1901 Single. The trade name chosen for their innovative machine would intended to express “a wholly American product in pioneering tradition”. Indian Motorcycle created Anerica’s first love story with motorcycles. In 2011, […]
For all of you professional photographers from the US and abroad participating to the 71Annual Black Hills Rally. Black Hills State University in Spearfish South Dakota has recently opened a 2000 square foot photography studio, which is available for rent. The studio can be rented with lighting equipment ($100.00 pr. hour) or without ($80.00 pr. […]
New Performance Eyewear With Exclusive ForceFlex™ Technology From Harley-Davidson®
Published by July 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Lenses are constructed from a multi-injection molding process that produces a bendable soft rubber frame that flexes to fit nearly any size face and inside a helmet, and are backed by a lifetime warranty. They are scratch-resistant, filter out 100% of UV radiation and meet or exceed all safety standards.
Artist Scott Jacobs Tribute To Cris Sommer Simmons Beloved 1915 Harley-Davidson
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Painters.On September 10, 2010, Chris Sommer Simmons was one of the 65 bikers in Kitty Hawk, NC on the starting line of a 3325 miles grueling coast to coast vintage motorcycle ride ending 17 days later in Santa Monica. She was the only American lady to participate and to complete this cross country Cannonball Endurance […]
2012 Victory Motorcycles Line Up. Breaking New Boundaries.
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Victory Dealer Meeting is still going on until this evening Wednesday July 27th, but today Wednesday July 27, 2011 the complete 2012 line up becomes public. The new model year is more evolution than revolution. In addition to the High Ball, a new Bobber styling offering great value, already launched in January, Victory introduces the Cross […]
New This Year In Sturgis. The Easyriders Saloon.
Published by July 27th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Located at the intersection of Junction Avenue and Lazelle Street, the new 25,000 sq. ft Easyriders Saloon bar and steakhouse will be ready just on time for the 71th Sturgis Rally. The steakhouse is located on the 1st floor with a seating up to 100 people, with a bar and dance floor in the back. […]
