Bill Lerach one the most feared corporate lawyers who started a class action against Harley-Davidson was sentenced to two years in prison, fined $250,000 and barred forever from practicing law. He operated a kick-back scheme that bribed shareholders to act as lead plaintiffs in class-action lawsuits he initiated against by corporations. In 2005, Bill Lerach […]
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Lawyer Of Class Action Against Harley-Davidson Jailed, Fined And Barred.
Published by February 27th, 2008 in Editorial.I know all the jokes you can make just by looking at this very unusual oil tank but very familiar shape. So, I will say nothing more than, yes it’s real oil tank for motorcycle with a capacity of 3.5 quart. Sometimes design inspiration is just around us. I really wonder why it’s called Double […]
Progressive Suspension 812 Series Vintage Looking Shocks
Published by February 26th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You already know that Progressive Suspension is a major player in the suspension industry. As a matter of fact, the company is now the largest aftermarket motorcycle suspension manufacturer in the USA as well as being a supplier of suspension components to many domestic OE manufacturers. For 2008, they released old school looking shocks that […]
Thanks to a faithful reader called "Nicker" who sent me these pictures, you know now how they tow cars in Japan. I guess it’s a way to support their motorcycle industry. I wonder how they tow motorcycles. I guess it can’t be the same way. Do you know?
Renegade Magazine Daytona Bike Week Party
Published by February 25th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Can I make it to all these Daytona Bike Week parties? I will try. One more to put on your calendar. Renegade Magazine has new studios and would like to invite you to their grand opening party. On the menu, old school chops, sport bikes, rat rod bikes & cars, full blown customs, free food […]
This bike was built for himself by Austin Weiss of Streamline Designs and is being displayed during the 17 shows of the Centerfold Easyriders show tour. Ok, I know that the model is hot, but you are more interested by the tech sheet of this sleek ride. Right? The motor is a 120 CI dual […]
Harley-Davidson just took a loss on $486M Loan Securitization and is getting a new $300 million credit line. Harley-Davidson Inc. states that its financial services division has securitized $486 million in retail motorcycle loans for an estimated loss of between $4.1 million and $5.4 million, according to a regulatory filing. Out of a total transaction […]
Are You Going To Daytona Or Orlando or Florida Bike Week?
Published by February 24th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.Orlando Harley-Davidson just completed an interesting new quantitative study to know why bikers are coming to Florida for Bike Week from February 29th to March 9th. Popular belief is that people come to Bike Week to hang out on Main Street in Daytona. Results show that it is simply not the case. In fact, hanging […]
After 2 weeks of intense traveling, I needed to relax before Daytona Bike Week. Took my teen-age son to see the 3D movie "U23D". The best thing close to a live U2 concert (I survived 3). This movie puts viewers within the energy of a live U2 stadium gig. Marrying new innovative digital 3D images technology and […]
Custom Voxan By Genius Philippe Starck
Published by February 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Faithful reader Mike Greenwald just reminded me that I should not forget my roots and should talk a little bit about Voxan, the only French brand of tourism motorcycles. Yep, you don’t see a lot here, and in their native country they are limited by national law to a revolting 100 horsepower limit! But give […]
Harley-Davidson would like very much to use this photo taken by well known Easyriders photographer Michael Lichter during the Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary in Milwaukee in 2003. The print deadline is approaching very fast, and as you know, you can’t print a person picture for commercial purpose without first getting legal authorization. So, Michael is actively […]
Come To Party With Famous Builders At The Daytona Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse.
Published by February 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse is one of the places where to party during Daytona Bike . Rock ‘n roll, tattoo contests, motorcycle art photography by Michael Lichter, charity events and you will meet for sure some famous builders. Daytona Roadhouse will feature 4 premier motorcycle builders: Billy Lane, Paul Cox, Russell Mitchell and the […]
Spy Picture Of A Crazy Over 8 Foot Long Front End
Published by February 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Almost all part manufacturers will accept to make a custom part for you. Maybe not if it’s too crazy. Surely not if you don’t want to pay the price of a one-off. But Russ at Precious Metal Customs had a client who wanted a Springer fork over 8 foot long. The client knew what to […]
Custom Built For One Of Our Special Ops Soldiers In Iraq.
Published by February 21st, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Ash Spurlin is a Special Ops Squad Leader with the US Army fighting in Iraq and when one of his mission is completed, he debriefs his superiors, eats and logs onto his Yahoo account with the intent of finding from friends in the industry who they would recommend […]
David Uhl New Daytona Historical Painting
Published by February 21st, 2008 in Editorial and Painters.As you know, artist David Uhl paints motorcycle history. For the last 4 years he has done commemorative Daytona work. And this year, it is called "Babe" who was the 1941 winner of the Daytona 200. Here he is unloading his bike the morning of the race. David’s new painting will be exhibited during Bike […]
Avon Venom-R tires were extremely popular. But the company wanted to improve maneuverability at both high and low speeds, dismissing the common belief that wide tires are unable to corner proficiently. With a rapidly evolving performance cruiser market, and heavier motorcycles, Avon looked for a new tire with handling, durability and aesthetics at the top […]
Leroy-Thompson Pro Charged Trendkill Custom Bike
Published by February 20th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.More and more custom builders collaborate with parts manufacturers and vice versa. The result? Usually a very cool bike featuring top of the line new parts. As an example, Scott Webster of Leroy-Thompson Choppers and ProCharger collaborated on a brand new bike named "Trendkill" which was recently unveiled to a packed house at the V-Twin […]
Cycle Source Magazine Daytona Bike Show For And With Generation X And Y
Published by February 20th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Chris Callen (he is generation X), publisher of Cycle Source Magazine proved me wrong. There is something to do specifically designed for Generation X and Y during Daytona Bike Week. Baby boomers like me (sometimes I feel like an X or even a Y) will also stop by and enjoy the event. Below is his […]
Global Motorsport Group In Bankruptcy Court Of Delaware
Published by February 20th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.Today, GMS lawyers sent me the Notice Of Auction And Sales Hearing in the US Bankruptcy Court For The district Of Delaware. On January 31st, 2008 Global Motorsport Group Inc. and Custom Chrome Europe Ltd (together the seller) filed with the bankruptcy court their motion for order approving asset purchase agreement and authorizing the sale […]
Attracting New Bikers By Word Of Mouse
Published by February 19th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It is conventional wisdom that the motorcycle industry is worried about the demographic shift of the oldest baby boomers (born in 1946) hitting the United States legal retirement age of 65. As boomers or boomies retire, their older children called Generation X (born 1965 to 1980) and younger ones called Generation Y (born 1980 to […]
Replacement Engine Parts From Flathead Power By S&S Cycle.
Published by February 19th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Two weeks ago I told you that S&S was about to release FHP components to complete new vinage engines. S&S knows that the demand for quality replacement parts for vintage restorations is at an all time high, reason why last year they bought Flathead Power. The list of new products from Flathead Power by S&S […]
Here what I already know. This year, nine full days of racing are set for Feb. 29 to March 8 at the International Speedway. In Ormond Beach, benefiting from the attraction of Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Harley (you can also say Destination Daytona),

new biker bars have opened, including a second location of Daytona Beach’s infamous Boot […]
Primary Covers To Match Or Complement Your Wheels Design
Published by February 18th, 2008 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Wheels.For a final touch on your primary covers the Canadian boys of Concept & Design Cycle created several sets of covers. Fancier than most of what is available from most after-market vendors, they have the merit to nicely complement the design of many designer billet wheels. And if it […]
Performance Machine Contrast Cut Contour Belt Drive
Published by February 18th, 2008 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.As promised, I feature the new version of Performance Machine Contour Belt Drive that I admired this weekend at the Indianapolis Dealers Expo . Many “one-off” Contrast Cut versions of the PM primary have been featured on PM custom bikes in the past couple years. So, by popular demand, PM has decided to offer a […]
Half Harley. Half Hayabusa. It’s A Barley.
Published by February 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.I admire people trying “crazy” new stuff, like fusing together the framework of a Harley-Davidson with the world-renowned styling of a Suzuki Hayabusa. The concept of this bike was to develop a motorcycle that was Harley Evo motor based but with the functionality and style of a Suzuki Hayabusa. Never thought about this one. And […]
Can a highly artful motorcycle perform as well or even better than a factory motorcycle? My answer is yes. Can a limited edition custom motorcycle be as reliable and comfortable than the same factory motorcycle? Again, my answer is yes. It’s the challenge we face and must win when building custom machines. Resolving the apparent […]
