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Harley-Davidson Offers Women The Ultimate Learn-To-Ride Experience
Published by July 6th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Exciting New Stage Of The Big Dog Motorcycles Story In Europe. Are You Serious?
Published by July 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I don’t know personally Jos Dewit, boss of of the Legend Motorcycle Group, a european distributor of motorcycles with warehousing based in Belgium. On June 6, 2010 he announced very proudly that his company was chosen by Big Dog Motorcycles to distribute 4 of their models through a network of dealers to be created on […]
Polaris Hiring Marketing Director For Indian Motorcycles
Published by July 4th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You see it here first. A tremendous opportunity offered by Polaris to apply for a dream job to lead the Indian Motorcycle brand marketing efforts. Job Summary: Lead Indian marketing efforts in development and implementation of strategies and plan that meet or exceed retail sales objectives. Key leader in driving Indian Motorcycles to become a […]
New-York Helmetless Biker Killed In Ride Protesting Helmet Laws
Published by July 4th, 2011 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.Many among you forwarded to me the story of the motorcyclist participating on Saturday in a protest ride against helmet laws in upstate New York who died after he flipped over the bike’s handlebars and hit his head on the pavement. Apparently, the motorcyclist hit the brakes, causing the bike to fishtail and spin out […]
Sturgis Bike Week. The Limpnickie Lot Set Up At The Buffalo Chip.
Published by July 3rd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Last year, The Limpnickie Lot, a cooperative representing “the next generation of bike builders”, was set up at The Broken Spoke Campground. This year, the group will showcase their custom motorcycles and parts at The Buffalo Chip near the West Gate (where the large Buffalo Sculpture is located) in the free area. Builders will be creating […]
Judge Rules That Mongols Logo And Trademark Can’t Be Seized By The Government
Published by July 3rd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Background story: Following a 2008 raid and indictment of 79 Mongols, a judge issued a preliminary injunction that ordered members to forfeit all clothing and motorcycles that bear the organization’s logo. Members were barred from selling, distributing or wearing any of the insignia. The indictment claimed that the Mongols were tied to the 2005 shooting […]
Independence Day. Fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. The first week of July is also typically one of the busiest American travel periods of the year, as many people […]
Motorcycle ABS Technology Benefits To Be Evaluated Again With In-situation Study.
Published by July 1st, 2011 in Brakes, Builders, Editorial and Events.When braking hard, we all know that locking up motorcycle wheel(s) will create unbalance and will easily put you down. ABS systems, via their sensors, are supposed to detect when a bike’s wheels are about to lock up, rapidly releasing and reapplying braking pressure to allow the motorcycle to slow while the wheels keep turning […]
Sturgis Museum Day Is August 5, 2011
Published by July 1st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, The Charlie Brechtel Band with special guest Dan Lawson will be rocking the Wolfman Jack Stage to draw attention to a custom motorcycle raffle to benefit the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. “Last year, when I was at the Hall of Fame Breakfast I heard the museum was […]
Michigan Senate Repeals Helmet law. Bill Going To The House.
Published by June 30th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.As expected, with a vote 25-14 mostly along party lines a law passed by the Michigan State Senate would be repealed for bikers 21 and older if the rider would also have to have been licensed to ride a motorcycle for at least two years or have completed a motorcycle safety course. In exchange those […]
New 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster, Touring, And Trike.
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders and Events.Harley-Davidson has begun delivery of all 15 models in the 2012 Touring, Trike (North America only) and Sportster lines to its dealers in the U.S. and Europe. These motorcycles will be available for sale immediately, giving customers an opportunity to get on a 2012-model Harley-Davidson with much of the riding season still available. Shipment of […]
Bricks For Sale From A Famous Motorcycle Factory In Milwaukee
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Liquid Asset Partmers, an auction house that I mentioned very often because involved in the liquidation of many motorcycle companies’ parts and equipments, is now in charge of selling all these bricks whose provenance is a famous 1918 Milwaukee motorcycles factory. The auctioneer is not authorized to be more specific, but still mentions that bricks […]
Harley-Davidson To Continue To Benefit From Supply Disruption At Japanese Competitors
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders and Events.At least, it’s the advice of several Wall Street analysts. Harley’s two largest competitors in heavyweight motorcycles, Honda and Yamaha, still try to resolve important supply chain disruptions resulting from the tragic Japanese tsunami. In addition, Financing and overall demand seems to continue to improve and US dealers seems to be encouraged by higher prices […]
11th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Organizers of Las Vegas BikeFest tell me that they will offer set of activities and entertainment for their 11th annual edition (Sep. 29, Oct 2, 2011.) Number of vendors and hotel reservations are already 100% ahead of last year, a very good sign for the event but also showing that our industry is bottoming out. […]
A journalist named Hugh Curran from the Sun Sentinel , a newspaper in Florida, wrote the article below. Difficult to be more ignorant than him about motorcycles. If I reproduce part of it it’s because he deserves to hear from you and know your feelings. You can do it in comments below. In your comments, please be respectful. Just educate […]
Ride With Lorenzo Lamas To Support Active Duty & Vets
Published by June 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Lorenzo Lamas Cycles, a lifestyle brand that promotes the freedom of the ride, the art of custom motorcycles and the spirit of community service through charitable events, and Walk With Heroes have announced a signature motorcycle charity tour to benefit active duty and veterans. At each stop on the signature Rumble For The Heartland tour, […]
Tomorrow June 27, 2011 Is Million Mile Monday. What Is Your Excuse?
Published by June 26th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Organized by H.O.G., the Harley-Davidson Group, but open to all brands of motorcycles to join in the ride, the objective is to show the world what it means “to live life to its fullest”, share your passion with others and log millions of miles in one day. So tomorrow Monday June 27, ride to work, to […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Presents Michael Lichter’s 11th Annual Motorcycles as Art Exhibit
Published by June 26th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Michael Lichter’s 2011 “Motorcycle As Art Exhibition” is called “Slant Artist-An Eccentric View on Motorcycles and Art” and will focus on avant-garde bronze artist Jeff Decker. A large majority of the display will consist of Jeff’s personal collection including ten beautiful bronze sculptures. There will also be an eclectic display of motorcycles and wall art […]
Polaris, Victory, Indian, Ducati Motorcycles Focusing On Sales In India. All market srudies confirm a growing demand for premium vehicles in India. So, all major motorcycle brands consider this country the new Eldorado. Polaris will be delivering completely built units of ATVs and Rangers to the country through a wholly-owned subsidiary by August or September. The […]
2011 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show, Saturday July 16th. Update.
Published by June 24th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 20th annual Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show of customs, cruisers, performance and sportbikes returns to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA on Saturday July 16, 2011. This year, the show got a new location, a new show day and a lower admission price. The Calendar Show moves from the Queen Mary Event Park […]
Jay Leno Settles Legal Dispute Over One million Dollars Duesenberg
Published by June 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Saw it when I visited Jay Leno’s Garage. A 1931 Model J Drensenberg impeccably restored that Jay Leno bought rusted in 2005 in an auction for $180,000. When Mr Leno bought the car, it had languished in a leaky Manhattan garage for decades, and needed a lot of work. After he bought it the owner’s […]
Harley-Davidson Water-Cooled Heads Patent
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.The next 3 years are going to be very interesting. How Harley-Davidson, and other brands, are going to adjust to the very stringent US EPA emission regulations to kick in in 2013? A liquid cooled engine? Almost certain. When? Harley 2012 new bikes about to be unveiled seem to keep the V-Twin air-cooled engine with […]
2011 Easyriders Rodeo Tour About To Begin
Published by June 21st, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Events.The Easyriders American Motorcycle Rodeo Action is about to begin. A lot of mud filled sliding and pulling, bar stool racing, trophy girl / wet t shirt contests, dyno drags, used parts corral, motorcycle exhibits, ride-in bike show, unlimited food and beer, and of course all this in a party atmosphere with live music from […]
Harley-Davidson 2012 Models. 2 New. 3 Discontinued. 103″ Engine.
Published by June 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.We will have to wait a little bit more to get all details and see the full line-up of the 2012 Harley models. But the California Environmental Protection Agency/Air Resources Board is already listing online all the Harley models that the Agency approved. You can see the list of the 2012 Harley bikes with engine […]
1- Cycle World For Quick Sale Or To Shut Down? It’s no secret that things are quite bleak for almost all motorcycle print magazines. They continue to lose readers and to bleed subscribers. Most even ceased to publish any readership numbers, too afraid to scare away their remaining advertisers. Most have failed to recognize on […]
