1- J.D. Power Research. The 13th year study conducted in September and October 2010 confirmed 1- that the average age of new motorcycle buyers is now 49, 1 more year than in 2009, exactly 9 years more than in 2001 when the average age was 40! 2- that the number of problems per 100 new […]
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Christmas Gift. HalGuard Fire Extinguishers.
Published by December 18th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Quite a few fires start in private garages and motorcycle shops. And when it happens you may be better off using an electronically non conductive “clean” fire extinguishing agent that rapidly turns into a gas, so it is safe for parts and wiring, pose no risk of electric shock, and leave no nasty residue to […]
Big Legal Win For Paul Teutul Jr. Against His Father. Can Keep 20% Of OCC.
Published by December 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A decision of December 14th, 2010 by the Appeals Court reversed a Lower Court’s ruling that would have forced Paul Teutul Junior to sell his 20% interest in Orange County Choppers to his father at a price to be determined by the court. For those who are interested to understand the importance of this decision for […]
Never tired of looking at pin-ups… Paintings from David Uhl’s Vintage Pin-up Series are some of the most sought-after pieces of his extensive portfolio. With “Clothing Optional” you can add some glamor to your collection. On this new one, David decided to make a departure and go with a simpler, lighter background which was the popular […]
Circa 1934 Harley-Davidson Koslow
Published by December 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Thought you might be interested to know about this HD Koslow, an obscure and very rare OHV conversion of a Harley Flathead. Koslow? Owner Barry Brown gave me the 411 on his bike. When in 1931 Ignaz Schwinn, the owner of Excelsior/Henderson Motorcycle Company in Chicago, decided to shut down the business, one of his […]
Meet Star Of Sons At Anarchy At Next Easyriders Bike Shows.
Published by December 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just in. The organization of Easyriders Events just informed me that Charlie Hunnam, star of the hit TV series Sons Of Anarchy (5.9 million weekly viewers) accepted to meet with his fans at the next 2 bike shows in California. Charlie Hunnam (who plays the character of Jax Teller son of founder of the Anarchy […]
2011 W&W Catalog. 24,669 After-Market Parts.
Published by December 17th, 2010 in Customs and Editorial.After-market parts catalog season just got started. And the first one I received is the one from W&W Cycles AG in Germany, serving clients all over Europe. Not received by Post Office or UPS, but via my emailbox with a link to their new KLOLOSSAL 2011 online catalog. A total of 24,669 parts to be […]
Miss Harley-Davidson Enthusiast 3-In-1 Jacket
Published by December 16th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.Holidays shopping got started and it’s time for me to help you guys find something that she will like under the Christmas tree. If she is a Miss Harley enthusiast she may want to wear this new casual jacket with a removable, zip-out hooded vest. It provides three-in-one versatility. The 80-percent cotton/20-percent nylon outer jacket […]
China Is Now The World’s Largest Motorcycle Producer. Harley-Davidson To Manufacture In China?
Published by December 16th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It’s official. China has now taken over Japan as the largest producer of motorcycles in the world. 50 million motorcycles are produced worldwide, and China is stated to manufacture at least 27.5 million of them, or a little more than 50% of the total world production. China has more than 130 motorcycle brands, for now […]
Reorganization At Kiwi Indian Motorcycles
Published by December 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It never been officially disclosed until now. Ivar Natin, a former customer a long time friend of Mike Tomas at Kiwi Indian Motorcycles and later a technical writer for his Indian Replica components, has taken over the company parts division, now a separate entity under the name of Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Parts Co. The new […]
Cheapest And Most Unuseful Christmas Gift. The Egg Cuber.
Published by December 16th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Our planet keeps turning round, but is it a new world order where everything has to change and eggs have to be square? Maybe you don’t like curves (which I doubt…) or you just want to impress her (or him) at your first breakfast at home together. Welcome to the Egg Cuber, a device doing […]
BAKER Drivetrain Offering Tech Seminars At Dealerships
Published by December 15th, 2010 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.BAKER Drivetrain is teaming up with H-D Dealers to offer tech seminars in your city. Bert Baker himself and part of his crew are right now touring the Mid West to bring you the latest information and innovations in the world of motorcycle drivetrain. Hear the BAKER Drivetrain story from Bert BAKER himself and while you’re […]
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it. WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint […]
2010 Yokohama Show. Gas Tank Paint Job Contest.
Published by December 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.I let you find out which art is from a Japanese artist. Easy…(Photography by official Mooneyes photographer Shogo Nakao)
Harley-Davidson From The Point Of View Of The Investor.
Published by December 14th, 2010 in Builders and Editorial.Among many data that Wall Street analysts and investors closely track are the various company margins. Gross margin, operating margin and net margin (see definitions at bottom of this post). If they increase or fall, they want to know why. Healthy margins, either constant (expenses and revenues increase by the same percentage) or increasing over time, are […]
From left to right, and top to bottom. Cuba (Moto Guzzi), Costa Rica (Suzuki), China (Honda), Italy (Moto Guzzi), Barbados (Suzuki), Argentina (Moto Guzzi). Soon, more countries.
El Diablo Kustom Street Tracker Kawasaki.
Published by December 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Alex Patrocinio is a faithful reader from Spain who is the publisher of El Diablo Magazine, a publication about our Kustom Kulture. From his headquarters in beautiful Barcelona, he sent me an email, a little bit shy and apprehensive, asking me what I thought about this 1975 Kawasaki KZ 400 that he had built as […]
Hellrazor Handlebar And Control Kits For Your Harley Bagger
Published by December 12th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Hawg Halters (HHI) offers a simple package handlebars + hand controls already preassembled, including a complete internal wiring harness with factory Plug and Play connections. Just bolt-on these bars, connect to the stock Harley-Davidson connectors, run your clutch and front brake (s) lines and you are ready to go. 3 models of bars in 1 […]
Christmas Gift. Converse Meets Schott Leather Biker Jacket
Published by December 12th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Schott NYC Leather Jacket and Converse Chuck Taylor, 2 famous brands with deep roots in American culture. Schott unveiled in 1928 the first leather motorcycle jacket, which became the “Perfecto” in the 1950s, an iconic symbol of rebellion. Since 1908 Converse produces shoes nearly ubiquitous in American life. A collaboration between these 2 companies takes […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger Motorcyclist Of the Year. The AMA Annual Award is given every year to the person who has had the most profound impact on the world of motorcycling, for better or worse. Congratulations to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose signature is on a controversial law to regulate motorcycle exhaust systems to address excessive motorcycle […]
Jillian Michaels To All Women. Gear Up And Get Behind The Handlebars.
Published by December 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.When you are a renown fitness trainer, an avid motorcyclist and a spokesperson for the Harley-Davidson Garage Party Month events, I guess the Milwaukee bike model you should choose must have the word Muscle in its name. Recently, 36-year old Jillian Michaels took possession of a brand new Harley V-Rod Muscle customized by the team of […]
A DEA officer stops at a ranch in Texas, and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, “I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.” The rancher says, “Okay , but don’t go in that field over there,” as he points out the location. The DEA officer verbally explodes saying, ” […]
Harley-Davidson Road King Classic Leather Saddlebag Audio System
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Cycle Sounds just introduced a Bagger Audio System specifically conceived for the leather bags of the Harley-Davidson Road King Classic. This new kit is using a revolutionary speaker bezel design enabling 6” x 9” speakers to be integrated with an existing set of leather saddlebags without changing the look of the bike, or adding bulk […]
On Time For The Holidays. David Uhl Biker Apparel
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Merchandise and Painters.When I published a preview of David Uhl Works new line of apparel, most of you were unable to order directly from the website because the first run of shirts was a limited quantity and demand was too high to fill up all orders. Starting today and just on time for the holidays, you can order all […]
Introduction To An All Original 1913 Harley-Davidson
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Great narration to introduce you to 1 of the 3 known all original 1913 Harley-Davidsons.
Best Buy. Any S&S Engine Keychain Or Zipper Pull. $9.95. Free Pin. Free Shipping.
Published by December 10th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.No question. They are the best biker gifts for the price. At $9.95 a piece with a free pin for each order and free shipping in the US, you could make a lot of your friends happy without breaking the bank. Motorcycle Dealers, I would a little gift to say thank you to all those […]
