If you want to know what’s going to happen in the economy, business and investment markets, look at population trends or demographics. If we can’t see the very long term coming, at least we can observe how people are changing their way to spend money. The biggest years for births in the baby-boom generation were […]
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New 2008 Paughco Catalog
Published by February 6th, 2008 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.This is the time of the year when, like all Dealers, I receive my load of new catalogs. A pain to carry, but a joy to read to find new parts (that usually I will modify for my projects) and get some fresh inspiration. To notice this year is the 2008 Paughco catalog. This is […]
Panhead Style Rocker Boxes For Your Twin-Cam
Published by February 6th, 2008 in Editorial and Engines.The Panhead look. Who doesn’t want it? You can keep the comfort of your Twin-Cam bike and add a little bit of Harley nostalgia on your bike. These rocker boxes are a 4-piece set that you can install with hand tools without removing your engine from the frame. Top is in chromed steel with billet […]
While strolling the 3rd floor of the V-Twin expo, I had a chance to spend some time checking out the bikes from Zero Engineering. Designed in Okazaki City, Japan and built in Las Vegas, Nevada, their choppers are the foremost bikes of the custom motorcycle industry in the land of the rising sun. And it’s […]
Crime Scene Choppers just unveiled in Cincinnati a very cool line called “Rapide” (yes, it’s a French word meaning Fast) including a headlight, taillight and air cleaner They all feature raised scallops and grill with art-deco lines that I adore (a style also invented by the French in the 30’s…). […]
Exclusive. American IronHorse Motorcycle Closing Its Doors?
Published by February 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sad news at a time where we are in Cincinnati celebrating our love for the V-Twin industry. American IronHorse was the main competitor of Big Dog Motorcycles in the market segment of "production custom motorcycles". Follow the confirmation I received from one of their employees. " American IronHorse closed its doors officially this past week. Laying […]
First Meeting With Vinnie & Cody
Published by February 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Vinnie DiMartino and Cody Connelly, founders of V-Force Customs, made their 1st public appearance in Cincinnati since leaving the popular television series “American Chopper” with OCC. Hey, I am flattered: they wanted a picture with me and told me that they read my Blog. When they appear at Daytona Bike week February 29, 2008. DiMartino […]
If you are an individual who heard about our V-Twin Dealers Expo who cannot visit it, or a professional of the motorcycle industry from the US or abroad who never attended it, you really wonder how this show can be. During the day, just like all trade shows of any industry: showing, demonstrating and explaining […]
Look at this picture. Even kids can be ticketed because their bike lights are not street legal. Yours should be and Adjure Inc. has a vast selection of lights to see and be seen without being noticed by the cops. At the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo I noticed this brand new, DOT approved and very custom […]
Cincinnati V-Twin Expo Best Tattoo And Haircut.
Published by February 3rd, 2008 in Customs and Editorial.On Saturday evening, after the show closed for the day, Easyriders Magazine gave away his 2008 V-Twin Expo Awards. Me, I have to give 2 non-official awards. One to Randy Connell from "Four Rivers Harley-Davidson", Kentucky who found me in the crowd to show me his new tattoo, my company logo. Thank you so much […]
Today at the Cincinnati Show I stopped by the Kiwi Indian MotorCycle Company display and stumbled on the bike called Rocket that Mike built for the Sturgis Michael Lichter’s exhibition called “One World”. The bike is pretty cool, but noticeable to me was the new leaf spring forks with custom Heim joints on the front […]
One of the hottest trends when customizing a Bagger is to replace the front wheel by a 21” And now there is a FL series front fender to accommodate you new wheel. It is manufactured with wider and longer mounting tabs to accommodate the lower FL front end bolt location. Although fender spacers are required […]
Mike Corbin Unveils New Bagger Setups
Published by February 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The V-Twin Expo just got started. And when you go through the huge entrance doors you immediately bump into the huge and always gorgeous display of Corbin Inc. And there, Mike Corbin is showing off his new proprietary bagger setups for several brands and bike models. For example one for the Rolling Thunder chassis, both […]
New Fork Models From MeanStreet
Published by February 2nd, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Kicking off the week-end of new product announcements for the V-Twin Industry, MeanStreet unveils 3 new hot front ends. A retro styled "Hot Rodder", a futuristic designed "Blade Rider" and a stylish "Linea". They all feature a new sleek smooth triplle clamp, stainless steel steering stem with innovative adjustable nut system, hard chrome steel alloy […]
Global Motorsports Group Sells Custom Chrome To Korean Company
Published by February 1st, 2008 in Editorial.I am at the West Palm Beach Airport on my way to Cincinnati, and now that it is official I can upload this post to tell you that Global Motorsports Group (GMG) has sold all its assets including Custom Chrome (CCI) to Korean Dae-II corporation, the RevTech (engines and transmissions) program manufacturer. Global Motorsports Group […]
On My Way To The Cincinnati V-Twin Expo
Published by January 31st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I am catching a red-eye flight to Concinnati. Or maybe my eyes are already red of too much blogging. This year, the V-Twin Expo will welcome about 500 exhibitors and thousands of v-twin dealers at the Duke Energy Center. The V-Twin Expo remains the one show to attend for both exhibitors and V-twin dealers. But […]
Find Your way On Your Bobber Or Chopper
Published by January 31st, 2008 in Accessories and Editorial.Of course, you are not going to install a cumbersome GPS on your chopper or bobber handlebars. Of course, whatever the distance you ride on your bare bone bike, like everybody you get lost. Garmin, a leader in GPS just launched the Forerunner 405, a sexy GPS watch looking like a watch and not like […]
Cyril Huze Builds A Vintage Motorcycle.
Published by January 31st, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This vintage looking bike was built at the request of I.A.F.F. (International Association Of Fire Fighters) with objective to be auctioned. The proceeds will go to the "Burn Foundation". The bike incorporates a lot of vintage 50’s and 60’s fire fighter apparatus that we restored and adapted to fit this project. Detailed studio pictures on […]
When you ride fast or in the rain, pants clips can be very useful. Clips are not new, but these ones seem to work a little bit better at protecting you from wind and water, and also look better. Can it even be a piece of conversation? Your lady may want some too because they are “bikers […]
I have a lot of engraving on some of my customs (see bikes “Miami Nice”, “Deanager”, “Cruising” etc on my website). Talking to my fans, I discovered that many of you would have liked to do the same, but didn’t for 2 main reasons: 1- They didn’t know any engraver. […]
Bruce Springsteen To Rock Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration
Published by January 30th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson’s 105th Anniversary Celebration in late August is shaping up as the music event of 2008 with today’s announcement that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, along with Billboard 200’s top-selling artist Daughtry, will headline separate concerts over the course of the four-day event in Milwaukee. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will […]
Polaris Industries Inc. said Tuesday fourth-quarter profit increased 16 percent, driven by solid snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle sales. Snowmobile sales surged 30 percent to $80.2 million, while ATV revenue grew 21 percent to $336.8 million. Sales of Victory motorcycles were up 7 percent to $36.1 million and parts, garments and accessories revenue gained 19 percent […]
All Woman Bike Build In Chicago February 8/10
Published by January 29th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.More women are riding (+ 36% in 5 years). More women are building bikes. More events feature women riding and building bikes. To help promote motorcycle safety and rider education among women riders, Allstate will sponsor Gina Woods’ XX Chrome ‘All Woman Bike Build’ at the 27th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show, Feb. 8/10. […]
I didn’t want you to miss this one. For now, only a concept vehicle, but automotive spies (the ones with very long camera tele-objectives) think it’s the basis for the new Hummer H4. Full time 4WD, 35 inch tires, an E85 Flex Fuel 3.6 L SIDI V6, removable doors, roof and fender flare, to make […]
Jesse James To Debut Air Stream Side Car “At Legend Of The Motorcycle”
Published by January 28th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom bike builder Jesse James has announced that his newest creation, a glistening aluminum-clad motorcycle and sidecar combo for client Airstream will make its first public debut at the Legend of the Motorcycle Concours on May 3rd. James and his welders machined, riveted and hammered 18-gauge steel and razor-thin aluminum into a space-age looking vehicle, […]
OCC Limited Edition Production Bike Line
Published by January 28th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This weekend, during the 2008 Cincinnati V-Twin Expo, OCC will unveil (at booth 2460) the 4 models of their new limited edition production line (they are named Original, Splitback, Web and Greenie). I understand that OCC just added 2 extra models. And of course, OCC is looking for Motorcycle Dealers […]
