Indian Motorcycle® announced that the entire production run of the Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s® Indian® Springfield™ and Indian® Chief® Vintage motorcycle models was sold in just one day. The individually numbered motorcycles – the first-ever production vehicles to feature Jack Daniel’s livery – became available for purchase on March 4. Created to commemorate the 150th […]
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Indian Motorcycle’s Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Springfield And Chief Vintage Sold Out In A Single Day
Published by March 8th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Daytona 2016 Commemorative Paintings By David Uhl.
Published by March 8th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Since 2005, David has offered a special piece for Daytona Bike Week each year. Here are David Uhl’s 75th Anniversary Daytona Commemorative 2 new paintings. On top “Love Triangle”, bottom “75th and Main”. You can view the entire collection HERE. Signed and numbered canvas prints are now available for purchase at special Rally pricing through […]
Victory As Presenting Sponsor For 75th Daytona 200 On Saturday March 12. Parade Lap For Victory Owners.
Published by March 8th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.The Daytona 200 is a 200 miles, 57 laps race featuring 600 cc sport bikes on the 3.51 mile Daytona Speedway course. The Victory Octane will be the official pace bike prior to the start with Victory being the official presenting sponsor. As part of their presenting sponsorship of the DAYTONA 200, the motorcycle manufacturer […]
Rollfast Indian Scout By Bill Dodge
Published by March 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Since its spectacular introduction spinning on the “Wall Of Death” during the 2014 Sturgis rally, the new Indian Scout – now in 2 engine configurations – keeps being the talk of bikers here in the US and abroad. At time of launch, and whatever were the expectations of each of you, most agreed that the […]
Kraus Sport Performance Inverted Front End Kits For Harley Davidson Dyna, FXR, Sportster And Softail Models
Published by March 5th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.The demand for quality suspension products is growing and aftermarket inverted front ends are now popular for Harleys. Builder Satya Kraus wants to lead the way with new kits offering improvements in performance function, safety, and aesthetics and easy to install on Harleys. The Kraus Sport Performance bolt-on kit takes the guesswork out of inverted front […]
A farmer has 200 hens, but no rooster, and he wants chicks. So, he goes down the road to the next farmer and asks if he has a rooster which he would sell. The other farmer says, “Yeah, I’ve got this great rooster, named Randy. He’ll service every chicken you got, no problem.” Well, Randy […]
Breakable Boardtracker By Dutch Custom Builder Piet Smits
Published by March 4th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.In my 2016 custom motorcycle trend predictions published in January I was mentioning what I call “The Heritage Revival Movement” where new built custom motorcycles are modeled after the bikes that filled our grandparents “good old days” or drawing inspiration from the bikes legends rode to victory in major races. New motorcycles using at least […]
Daytona Bike Week. Change Of Venue For Custom Scout Dealer Contest Judging And Hooligans Races.
Published by March 4th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I just have been advised of a change of venue for 2 major Indian events. The Hooligans Races have been moved, for reason of a revoked permit, from the Ocean Center parking lot in Daytona to the Volusia County Speedway Tuesday March 8th. Races start at 3.30 pm The Project Scout Dealer Contest (judging and […]
New 2016 Indian Springfield. The Most Essential Features For Touring Comfort And Urban Versatility.
Published by March 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced the new 2016 Indian Springfield™. Named after the birthplace of Indian Motorcycle and designed for a pure riding experience, the Indian Springfield is a soulful and versatile new addition to the 2016 lineup. It features true, authentic American craftsmanship, superior refinement and only the most essential touring […]
75th Daytona Bike Week. What Police Officers Will Be Watching For.
Published by March 3rd, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Legal.Officially, Daytona Bike Week starts Friday March 4th. Bikers will be all over the Volusia & Flagler counties with police departments enforcing Florida motorcycle-related laws. In addition to careless or reckless riding, excessive speed, racing on the streets or highways, driving under the influence, etc some Florida motorcycle statutes dictate what is legal or illegal. […]
2016 Daytona Bike Week. First Annual Biltwell Bash Is Friday March 11.
Published by March 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The inaugural event is set all day long March 11th at Robison Cycles, 508 International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona, The event will feature: a swap meet from 9 a.m. to noon. with free coffee and donuts. Free lunch from noon to 2 p.m (catfish & grits) for the first 200 participants, then $7.00 plate. All day […]
Barnett Scorpion Clear Derby Cover Series For 1998-2016 Harley Big Twins
Published by March 2nd, 2016 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The Barnett Scorpion Series of Clear Derby Covers is designed to fit OEM primary covers on 1998 & up Harley Davidson Big Twins and feature a quarter inch thick, clear polycarbonate window to your clutch! The scratch and discoloration resistant window is firmly secured and sealed with an O-ring gasket. The outer cover area is […]
USA Harley Dealerships Battling For Ultimate Bragging Rights in 2016 Sportster Motorcycle Customization Contest
Published by March 2nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Out to prove that custom truly is king, Harley-Davidson invited dealers to showcase their individuality in the Custom Kings Customization Contest. Dealers from all over the country turned a Sportster® motorcycle into a “Custom of One” work of art – earlier today the top 64 creations were revealed for fans to help choose the ‘king’ […]
Motorcycling Or Boating This Weekend? The 1960’s Solution.
Published by March 2nd, 2016 in Editorial and Videos.Harley-Davidson Has Signed Multi-Year Extension With The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Harley-Davidson has been a top partner of the UFC since 2007. The extension will include viewing parties at the brand’s dealerships and a joint program aimed at benefiting the US military. UFC, the world’s largest mixed martial arts organisation, currently holds strategic partnerships with […]
Breaking News. Erik Buell Racing Is Back In Business. Inviting Press & Enthusiasts To Celebrate With The Team.
Published by March 1st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Before he was a successful engineer/motorcycle designer/motorcycle manufacturer, Erik Buell was a motorcycle racer. And like any good racer, when you get knocked down, you get right back up… Get ready to throw AGAIN a leg over the ‘American Sport Bike,’ turn the key, and twist the throttle! EBR Motorcycles resumes production beginning March 1 […]
Harley-Davidson Activities At 75th Daytona Bike Week.
Published by March 1st, 2016 in Editorial and Events.For complete information on Harley-Davidson activities and events during Daytona Bike Week visit Harley-Davidson Daytona and download the H-D Daytona mobile app. (top photo @ H. Roesler) Harley Headquarters At The Speedway. Harley-Davidson is setting up Bike Week camp at a new location just off International Speedway Blvd. on the recently remodeled grounds of Daytona International […]
Kuryakyn Spark Plug Fillers For 2006-2016 Victory Motorcycles
Published by March 1st, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The all-new Spark Plug Fillers from Kuryakyn® eliminate the visible void on the left side of all Victory® 100- and 106-cubic-inch powerplants. Named to Powersports Business magazine’s 2016 list of “Nifty 50” award winners, the Spark Plug Fillers pick up where the factory left off by converting the upper cylinder heads into clean, completely finned […]
Long-Awaited I-90 Access Road to Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Under Construction
Published by March 1st, 2016 in Editorial.In a historic moment for which many have waited years, or even decades, Zandstra Construction has made a 1.5-mile first cut of the new road that connects the northern and southern dead ends of Fort Meade Way. Once completed this road will give new meaning to the phrase “take the scenic route,” as it will […]
Those who have attended the 75th Sturgis rally and who visited the Michael Lichter’s “Naked Truth” exhibition got a chance to see up close this chopper beauty stripped down to its mechanical essence. Modeled after the 70’s choppers, it features some new “classic” modern parts that builder Ken Nagai is currently introducing as part of […]
2016 Daytona Bike Week. The Main Bike Shows And Custom Bike Exhibitions.
Published by February 28th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sunday March 6, 2016. True Grit. Exhibition of pre-1970 motorcycles. At Jester Live Pavilion at Bruce Rossmeyer Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach. Sunday March 6, 2016. Indian Customer Appreciation Bike Show. At Indian Motorcycle parking lot. 290 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. FL. Wednesday March 9. Harley-Davidson Bike Show. Editor choice at Broken Spoke. 1151 North […]
Stretched Stainless Steel Saddlebags And Side Covers By Misfit Industries
Published by February 28th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Misfit Industries is the first company offering 304 20 gauge U.S. stainless steel Harley OEM replacement stretched saddlebags and side covers. For many builders, steel is the real thing because paint on steel, unlike on fiberglass or plastic, will not be affected by intense sun heat.
Victory Motorcycles At 75th Daytona Bike Week. The New Victory Octane. Demo rides. Performance Demonstrations. Daytona 200 Race. Tours. Parties.
Published by February 27th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“Bike Week kicks off the riding season and serves as the perfect place to showcase our modern American muscle with the all-new Victory Octane – the lightest, most powerful and quickest Victory Motorcycle ever produced,” said Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries. “Victory’s goal this year is to highlight the outstanding performance of […]
Motorcycle USA Closing Digital Publication
Published by February 26th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Effective today February 26, 2016, Motorcycle USA, with offices in Medford, Oregon and Irvine, California is winding down operations for the digital publication. The process commences with today being the last day of production and employment of all team members associated with the business. The magazine states that “digital publishing has faced growing obstacles in […]
New For 2016. Up To 240 mm Tire On Rubber Mounted Harley Sportsters.
Published by February 26th, 2016 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Are wide tires dead? Not yet. Mostly in Europe where bikers have a strong drag DNA, but also in the USA, you still see quite a large number of bikes featuring massive rubber. Even on Sportsters! It may surprise you, but at the opposite of the skinny naked look, there is a Sportster compact and […]
