04-21-17. I am too sad. I will not write or comment further… (photos @ H. Roesler) 04-22-17 Industry Mourns the Death of J&P Cycles Founder John Parham Team members at Motorcycle Aftermarket Group and J&P Cycles mourn the death of J&P Cycles founder John Parham, who lost his battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Thursday, April […]
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Two Motorcycle Legends Left Us. John Parham, Founder J&P Cycles. Alain Sputhe, Founder Of Sputhe Engineering.
Published by April 21st, 2017 in Events.2017 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Get Your Discount Ticket Before May 1st
Published by April 21st, 2017 in Events.The July 7-9 event Includes a Swap meet, Racing, Wall Of Death, Seminars and more… An “Early Bird Ticket Discount” for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is available through May 1. for the event to be held July 7-9 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. AMA members get a $15 ticket discount through June […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Just Announced Cut Of 118 Positions At Its York County facility.
Published by April 20th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The company is moving production of its Softail motorcycles from the plant in Springettsbury Township to Kansas City, Missouri, beginning with the 2018 model year. Harley-Davidson will add 118 positions at its Kansas City plant. The layoffs will begin June 23 and last through late July. Company spokeswoman Bernadette Lauer said employees were already told […]
EPA And Harley-Davidson Over Emissions Violations. EPA is seportedly slow-walking a settlement with Harley-Davidson over emissions violations amid Republican concerns about a clean air project set up by the deal. Harley agreed last August to pay $12 million in civil penalties and $3 million on a pollution mitigation project after EPA found the company had […]
Quarter 1 2017 Harley-Davidson Results. Worldwide Retail Sales Down 4.25%. US Sales Down 5.7%. Reduced Shipments Improved U.S. Dealer Inventory.
Published by April 18th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.First quarter worldwide Harley-Davidson retail motorcycle sales were down 4.2 percent compared to the same period in 2016. In line with the company’s expectations, Harley-Davidson retail motorcycle sales in the U.S. were down 5.7 percent compared to the year-ago quarter, with the overall U.S. industry down for the same period. Harley-Davidson’s U.S. market share for […]
31st Biker Fest. The Italian Bike Week. May 18-21.
Published by April 18th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With 50,000 participants, Biker Fest is Italy’s oldest and largest outdoor motorcycle event. It is held in Northeast Italy in the resort city of Lignano Sabbiadoro, a city looking like a small Daytona Beach. It is also the event where will be judged the best custom bikes in the AMD Italian Motorcycle Championship. But there […]
Breaking News. Just One Day Before 1st Quarter Earnings On April 18, Harley-Davidson Offers Very Rare Incentives To Dealers?
Published by April 17th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.What To Expect From Harley-Davidson On Tuesday morning? Harley-Davidson Inc has taken the rare step of offering rebates on its 2016 motorcycles to U.S. dealers as an incentive for them to shift a backlog that has restricted sales of its latest models, three dealers and two analysts said. Keen to protect its premium-brand image, Harley-Davidson […]
Custom Culture Pavilion At AIMExpo Presented By Nationwide Celebrates The Motorcycle Customizer. Championship of the Americas Competition Returns. Brittney Olsen Named Custom Culture Ambassador.
Published by April 14th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide (AIMExpo) announced the return of the highly popular Custom Culture Pavilion to the 2017 show, taking place this September 21-24 from the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Custom Culture at AIMExpo is designed to attract young enthusiasts and provide an exhibit area for aftermarket manufacturers […]
Surrgis Buffalo Chip Announces Its Biggest Headliner. Ozzy Osboure. August 9, 2017.
Published by April 13th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Videos.There is only one Prince Of Darkness: Ozzy Osbourne, founding member of BLACK SABBATH and OZZFEST, multi-platinum recording artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Known worldwide as THE GODFATHER OF HEAVY METAL is coming this Summer to the Buffalo chip for an exceptional concert August 9. The concert will start just after […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycle Touring And How To Book Your Next Venture
Published by April 13th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The basics of motorcycle touring. The baggage and the clothing, you should take with you on your bike, the route planning and useful tips and tricks for your next venture. You will find them HERE. And if you need to find inspiration for your next motorcycle holiday or tour, just go HERE. From 5 to […]
Triumph Bonneville Lauch. A Record In His English History.
Published by April 11th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Fresh of the announcement of an all-time retail sales record in 2016, Triumph Motorcycles is proud to announce that the Bonneville Bobber is the most successful new model launch in Triumph’s history with more customers taking delivery of the Bobber in the first 30 days than any previous motorcycle. 2017 has seen Triumph add five new […]
Motorcycle Therapy. Third Annual Charity Ride To Sturgis.
Published by April 11th, 2017 in Builders and Events.Indian Motorcycle has again joined forces with the “Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis”, a nine-day riding adventure that provides veterans a chance to use motorcycle therapy as a way to decompress from the challenges of post-war life. Twenty deserving veterans and veteran mentors will join this year’s Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. Additionally, organiszers are […]
Annual J&P Cycles Iowa Rally. Bigger, Bolder And Hosting The National Garage Build-Off Competition.
Published by April 7th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The J&P Cycles’ Anamosa, Iowa location becomes the largest motorcycle aftermarket store in the world during the weekend of June 24-25, 2017, and that’s only part of the excitement. The J&P Cycles Iowa Rally celebrates its 38th anniversary by becoming the site of Hot Bike Magazine’s National Garage Build-Off for custom motorcycles. The competition is […]
AMA Supermoto Racing At Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Moto Stampede
Published by April 6th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.This coming august, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip will become the epicenter of rally racing. AMA Supermoto, a high-energy race hybrid, will bring Sturgis Buffalo Chip® campers face to face with the ultimate “through-the-streets” style racing on Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12. Spectators watching in both the amphitheater and at surrounding campsites will be able to […]
Indian Motorcycle Announces The 2017 Chieftain Limited And Elite
Published by April 4th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Chieftain Limited. Indian’s new Chieftain Limited represents a bold evolution of the Chieftain line and paves the way for even more legendary rides. Indian Motorcycle’s designers have added just the right amount of style to give the Chieftain a sleeker look than ever before. “Our goal was to evolve the award-winning Chieftain platform with […]
Indian Motorcycle Wins Third Straight In Harley-Davidson Charlotte Half-Mile
Published by April 2nd, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.Yesterday evening, April st 2017, defending American Flat Track Grand National Champion Bryan Smith scored his first victory of the season in the AFT Twins class presented by Vance & Hines on Saturday evening at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was a dominant win for Smith (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle backed by […]
Kuryakyn And The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Debut Signature Build At Donnie Smith Bike And Show
Published by March 31st, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Kuryakyn® and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® kicked off the Midwest’s biggest bike show with a bang, debuting the 2017 Rock, Rumble & Rebellion signature build in front of a packed house at the 30th annual Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show. Representing seven days of electrifying racing in August at the Buffalo Chip Moto Stampede™, […]
The Wild Gypsy Tour Festival. An Event For Women By Women At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Published by March 30th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The Gypsy Tour Festival is a women’s only festival during The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the legendary Buffalo Chip. Experience the first-ever all-women’s camping and motorcycle festival kicking off the 77th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 4-7, 2017 in South Dakota. Women from all over the world will gather in the mecca for motorcyclists […]
Sturgis Museum Names 2017 Hall Of Fame Special Award Recipients
Published by March 29th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will honor Willie G. Davidson with its Lifetime Achievement Award and Buffalo Chip’s Rod Woodruff with its J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award during this year’s rally. The museum also will induct Colleen Barnett-Taylor and Mike Taylor, Cory Ness, Mark Shadley, Jim Thiessen, Terry Vance and Woodruff into the 2017 Hall of Fame. […]
Ace Cafe Orlando To Open spring 2017
Published by March 29th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Construction of Ace Cafe Orlando Rolls Toward Spring 2017 Opening. It’s the first North American outpost of the world’s most celebrated London-based motor-diner. The new destination in Central Florida Will Feature full-Service restaurant, bars, live music Stages, retail Stores, dealership, gallery and more…Construction workers are in high gear completing the 35,000-square-foot parcel bringing more than 175 new […]
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering On May 6 Announces Kenny Roberts As 2017 Legend Of the Sport
Published by March 28th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Each year The Quail Motorcycle Gathering selects a Legend of the Sport in recognition of achievements in racing and contributions to the sport of motorcycling. The Quail Motorcycle Gathering has announced two-time AMA Grand National Champion and three-time World 500 Grand Prix Champion Kenny Roberts as its “Legend of the Sport” for the 2017 event. […]
Atlanta Flat Track Racing. A three-Way Indian Motorcycle Podium.
Published by March 26th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.One week after giving Indian Motorcycle its historic first victory in American Flat Track competition at Daytona International Speedway, Jared Mees on his Indian Scout FTR750 made it two in a row Saturday evening March 25, 2017 with his win at the Atlanta Short Track presented by Indian Motorcycle. The three-time Grand National Champion was […]
2017 Daytona Bike Week. Spike In Number Of Motorcycle Related Trauma Admissions.
Published by March 25th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.A high number of intensive care patients were admitted during this year’s Bike Week, making it one of the most dangerous Bike Weeks that Daytona Beach has seen in years. During the 10-day event (March 8-19), 69 motorcycle related trauma patients were received by the only trauma hospital for Flagler and Volusia counties, the Halifax […]
Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich 2016 Base Salary Up 15%. His salary is $1,041,660, 15% lower than former CEO Keith Wandell when he left the company. Securities filings describe his salary in 2016 as based on “his individual performance, accomplishment of key initiatives and positioning his salary in relation to similar companies.” Levatich’s total compensation also […]
This motorcycle Accident As A New Reminder To Always Check That Blind Spot
Published by March 23rd, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Shot on March 15, 2017 on the I-880 southbound in Milpitasin California, this terrifying accident is a reminder to all automobilists to check your blind spot before attempting any maneuver. Even more true when lane splitting is authorized like in California. The biker survived. But, please be always aware of your surroundings.
The Three Winners Of The Dealer “Project Chieftain” Custom Bagger Contest
Published by March 22nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Daytona Bike week Indian Motorcycle® announced the three winners of its Project Chieftain custom motorcycle contest. Hollister Powersports in Hollister, CA “Tequila Sunset” claimed top honors (top picture), with “America Proud” from Coastal Indian Motorcycle in Murrels Inlet, SC (middle picture) and “Barnstorm” from Indian Motorcycle of Central Massachusetts in Worcester, MA (bottom picture) […]
