Show the world that you are a Motor Head by accessorizing your body like you do for your ride! Yes, these are Piston Rings manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel and CNC machined in house by a company called BikeDesignz. The underside of the ring is comfort notched which holds the piston design in place. Men’s […]
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It seems that off-road machines (made in China?) contain lead at a level greater than 600 parts per million (whatever it means!). Because there is a national limit of lead acceptable in children’s products, since last week there is a ban on selling off-road motorcycles to children younger than 12. Consequently, all dealers are required […]
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Events During Daytona Bike Week 2009
Published by February 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will return to the Doghouse Bar and Grill on Main Street in Daytona. In keeping with The Doghouses’ reputation as “the place to party in Daytona,” this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse line-up will feature some of the industry’s best custom bikes, builders, and special events. In addition the Doghouse […]
Change Your Harley Backrest Without Changing It
Published by February 16th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.I am pretty sure that you are not crazy about the stock triangle found on the detachable backrests of Road Kings, Street Glides, Road Glides and Electra Glides. Harley-Davidson must know because they propose an after-market upgrade backrest plate, but it is still a boring triangle. Ironspirit offers an extended line […]
Your Bike Deserves A Fix
Published by February 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.What if for the price of 1 oil change or 2 you could fix or improve the look and performance of your bike? Fix My Hog® Inc. is the creator of three critically acclaimed do-it-yourself Harley-Davidson® motorcycle maintenance DVDs which gained rave reviews from the public and critics alike. In it, following the explanations of […]
Most of you know that I have an advertising background. So, I keep a sharp eye for all clever advertising campaigns. Like this one orchestrated by Harley-Davidson in Switzerland. In Zurich, to announce the new Harley models arrival, motorcycle grips are mounted inside subways and buses. Passengers hold on them. One handle says “The new Harleys […]
This film short is about supporting female motorcyclists. In it, industry good friend Sasha Mullins, our “chromelady”, sings her passion for motorcycles. Produced in one day with no $$$ by Sasha and Lisa DeAngelo. Pretty roarrring…
Called “Over-Under” Series these new designs fit 86 to 09 Softail and Dyna Harley-Davidson models and Customs. For the “non-yellowing pipes’ conscious bikers, they all feature large full length shields. For the “noise level and anti-pollution” abiding citizens they are equipped with (removable) baffles and 02 sensor bungs. Available in chrome or black. They also […]
Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas New Website
Published by February 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In Cincinnati, fellow builder Rick Fairless reminded me about his new digital space. Coding, programming and updating a website being as time and money consuming as building a high end full ground up custom motorcycle, I guess he deserves a plug in my Blog. Especially because he made the effort to publish more than 6500 […]
Harley-Davidson Chopping Its Dividend By 70%
Published by February 13th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.From individuals to big corporations, everybody trying to save and boost the cash flow. As slumping sales sap profit, Harley-Davidson Inc. announced yesterday that it slashed its quarterly dividend by 70 percent, the first cut since 1993. Immediately the stock lost more than 8%. The new dividend will be 10 cents a share, a reduction from […]
2010 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition
Published by February 13th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ford’s 14th Harley-branded F-150 truck was just unveiled in Chicago. called by many the “Look At Me, I Am A Badass With Money” pickup truck, you can’t deny the success of these limited edition series. Since their introduction in 2000, 74000 customers (bikers or not) have opted for the Harley-badged trucks.
New Motorcycles Like New Cars Should Be Included In Stimulus Plan.
Published by February 13th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.You know now that the stimulus package includes a sales tax credit for buyers of brand new cars and trucks (the provision for tax deduction of loan interest has been removed at the last minute). Logically AMA is asking lawmakers to add motorcycles in this stimulus plan. And of course I agree. Not only because […]
You all know that the percentage of women riders has significantly increased. Harley-Davidson states that during the last 20 years the number of women purchases has tripled and now represents 12% of its sales. The woman market is the most courted segment of the whole motorcycle industry, hence special events at the dealership, during rallies […]
Renegade Wheels. New President And New Models
Published by February 12th, 2009 in Editorial and Wheels.During the V-Twin Expo, Renegade Wheels, Inc. announced a strategic change in company ownership and management. As of February 6, 2009, Chuck Frederick will carry on as President while Wendell Smith moves on to pursue alternative business ventures. As founding partners, Smith and Frederick built and established Renegade Wheels into a respected brand and V-Twin […]
While I was at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati I was a little bit surprised to hear from many of my faithful readers that they didn’t know how to get a a daily subscription to my Blog. Easy. Just look at the top right of this page, enter your email and immediately look at your […]
2009 V-Twin Expo “Excellence in Motorcycling” Award Winners
Published by February 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You asked for it over and over. Below is the list of the 2009 Leaders Of The Industry who received their trophies from Dave Nichols, Chief Editor of Easyriders Magazine (thank you Ben for refreshing my memory shot during the Grand Ballroom ceremony after a couple of “Cuba Libre”*). Motor of the Year: S&S Cycle KN Motor. […]
Hairdo For Cats And Kittens On JapBrittHarleys.
Published by February 11th, 2009 in Editorial and Merchandise.Do you ride a Honda CB550F, BSA, Triumph, Knuckle. Pan, Shovel, or a Japbrittharley? At least, do you own a Gen-X-certified iron? Hipsters, Honey Boys, Lunch box girls and other D-list glitterati would not ride without a Biltwell even in territories with no helmet laws. Biltwell helmets feature a soft open-cell foam liner and no […]
Hey, long trip riders, you are going to love this huge capacity (a whopping 3200 cubic inch) Deluxe Tail Bag that Saddlemen will introduce in a few days at the V-Twin Expo. It has a unique cool design, is easy to mount and is full of very interesting features. A universal quick-detach mounting system quickly […]
Just a reminder to tell you that “360 Brake” being one of the sponsors of my Blog, you get free shipping on your order until March 1st when you mention my name. And trust me, they look very cool on New, Old and No Skool custom bikes. You can order the 5″ standard or the 6″ big brake and […]
Forget the airbrushed perfection of the pinups adorning our sled gas tanks, or the cold flat chested models competing with the beauty of our custom motorcycles in magazine double spreads. This gorgeous hard cover book called “Suicide Girls” was created to demonstrate that beauty comes in many forms, not a single cookie cutter shape & […]
Best Valentine’s Day Gift For Her?
Published by February 10th, 2009 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.Of course, you know that in addition to heart-shaped/doves/winged cupid filled love notes, candles (always more than one), flowers, living plants and Godiva chocolate are the top list of what men give to women. But a rapid poll around me with my lady friends convinced me that Sexy Lingerie should be at the top of […]
Sucker Punch Sally’s Unveils 5 New Custom Bikes
Published by February 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Cincinnati. Another pole of attraction (I mean during the trade show, not after hours) was the Sucker Punch Sally’s display where 5 new bikes were unveiled. One, dubbed “The Workingman”, is similar to “The Traditional” but with a DNA Springer, Ultima transmission and solid color paint for $18995 and $1000 with a $1000 […]
Billy Lane Attorney And Prosecutor Set April 7th As Plea Date
Published by February 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As I reported last week plea negotiations are going on between the State Of Florida and Billy Lane’s lawyer Greg Eisenmenger. For this reason the Judge has canceled the trial initially scheduled to start today February 9th. A tentative plea date of April 7th has been set as negotiations continue. “We’re in agreement on all […]
Late 1930’s Indian Motorcycle Replica
Published by February 9th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Today, stopped by the V-Twin Expo Kiwi Indian (booth # 9) where Big Chief Mike Tomas was very proud (as he should be) to show me this new bike that he designed and built replicating the late 1930’s Indian Motorcycle era, but of course using all new Kiwi components that they manufacture in house: rigid frame, […]
Evil Engineering Unveils Its New Kicker/Kickstein Belt Drive
Published by February 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.New for 2009 and just unveiled in Cincinnati is this new Open Belt Drive System. Evil Engineering’s HT belt drive technology is now available for your generator/alternator case kicker motorcycle. This 2” all Billet Kicker/Kickstein belt drive utilizes the H.O.T belts giving you three-tooth engagement, as opposed to a standard straight single-tooth engagement belt. Benefit? […]
Good surprise this morning for the V-Twin Expo grand opening. Unusual warm emperature for Ohio in winter. The last displays, bikes & parts were unloaded whithout risking to slip on ice. Nothing more depressing than to see 1 year of labor destroyed in 1 minute, and I have seen it before. Motorcycle dealers from all over the […]
