Archive for the 'Events' Category
Fantasizing Of Becoming Bonneville New Rollie Free (Part 1)
Published by May 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I was there in 2009 when French custom builder Laurent Dutruel raced for the 1st time the Salts of Bonneville. And as all those who went to participate in any LSR (Land Speed Record) will tell you, Salts are addictive. So, since 2 years Laurent (Zen Motorcycles) works on a new crazy machine that he […]
Third Annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering Is May 14, 2011
Published by May 4th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Quail Motorcycle Gathering offers a spectacular display of new custom, restored classic sports and racing bikes lined up on the pristine lawn of the Driving Range at Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club in Carmel, CA on Saturday, May 14. To debut during the event the new motorcycle built by Ian Barry at Falcon Motorcycles and […]
Born Free Vintage Chopper And Classic Cycle Show
Published by May 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I mention this show because it’s becoming one of the west coast biggest one day free events celebrating the love of old motorcycles. It will be held June 25th, 2011 at Oak Canyon Ranch in Orange County, California. Open to all makes and styles, but is heavily geared toward vintage bikes that can be stock, […]
Jesse James American Outlaw Book Released Today. What’s In It?
Published by May 3rd, 2011 in Books, Builders, Editorial and Events.Jesse is hitting the radio and TV talk show tour to promote his new book. In it Jesse tells it all about what he calls “a crazy life, a wild ride, from a volatile upbringing to becoming a successful motorcycle builder, then a TV personality, his 3 failed marriages and eventually finding salvation in the […]
Victory Motorcycle Brand Maintains Top Ranking In 2011 Prospect Satisfaction Index
Published by May 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the second year in a row, the Victory Motorcycle brand is the top-ranking motorcycle maker in prospect satisfaction in the new Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI). The study measured how effectively each brand’s dealership helped motorcycle shoppers become motorcycle buyers. Harley-Davidson finished second, while Ducati and Triumph tied for third, followed by BMW […]
2011 Sturgis Black Hills Rally Tees Already For Sale
Published by May 3rd, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.You go or don’t go to the 71st anniversary of the Sturgis Black Hills Rally, but you can already stock on the official 2011 rally merchandise. I counted 15 different tee-shirt designs, all 100% heavyweight cotton with quality screen print on front & back. Save time & money while in Sturgis… Sold at a discount […]
Harley-Davidson Annual Shareholders Meeting. Many More Changes Coming.
Published by May 1st, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday Saturday April 30, 2011 Harley executives stated their objectives, answered questions of shareholders with their voting on some resolutions. I summarize the main important points of this annual shareholders meeting whose theme could have been “Times are changing. The past way to do business is fading. A new Harley way is coming”. 1- HarleyDavidson executives re-affirmed their objectives to pursue […]
Flash News. Harley-Davidson Increases Cash Dividend.
Published by April 30th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Today April 30, 2011, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.125 per share for the second quarter of 2011. The dividend is payable June 17, 2011 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on June 2, 2011. The second quarter 2011 dividend represents […]
Biker Belles. A Sturgis Celebration Of Women Riders.
Published by April 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Wednesday August 10th, The Legendary Buffalo Chip will salute Women Riders, their passion, diversity and spirit during the 71st annual Sturgis Rally with a First Annual Biker Belles (TM) Celebration. Women from across the globe will hit the road to celebrate women’s role in shaping the culture, history and sport of motorcycling. The inaugural […]
1- Global Market for E-Scooters and E-Motorcycles to Surge. The global market for electric motorcycles and scooters is expected to surge, with the number of vehicles projected to jump from 17 million in 2011 to more than 138 million by 2017. The two-wheel electric vehicles, which are already popular across Asia, will become increasingly common […]
Motus Closed Course Testing
Published by April 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.The heart of the new Motus MST and MST-R motorcycles (Motus means motion in Latin) is the The KMV4, the world’s first direct injected V4 motorcycle engine. The Motus DI system uses a 2,000psi pump to inject digitally atomized fuel into each combustion chamber and is considered an improvement over port fuel injection in terms […]
Good News. 1st Quarter 2011 Motorcycles Sales Up 7%.
Published by April 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reports a 7.2% increase for sales for the first quarter of 2011. It may be that the new motorcycle market has already bottomed out. These Q1 sales results are the first to be positive in more than 2 years and these sales numbers may be the confirmation tar the market has […]
Painted Lady Contest To Debut at 2011 Smoke Motorcycle Rally
Published by April 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 12th Annual Smoke Out Motorcycle Rally will be held on June 24-25, 2011 in the small city of Rockingham, North Carolina (between Charlotte and Fayetteville.) Always a fun event to observe some of those being the core of the chopper world, from pro-builders to bloody-knuckled guys and ladies burning the midnight oil in a […]
Laughlin River Run. Did You Know?
Published by April 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 29th Annual Laughlin River Run, the largest motorcycle event on the west coast, just got started (April 27th – May 1st, 2011.) An opportunity for many to see the historic US Route 66 the way it was meant to be seen, to turn back time as you ride the hills from Kingman to Oatman, […]
2011 Sturgis Rally Dirico Raffle Bike
Published by April 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally bike will pay tribute to the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department and all the heroes who rushed to help those in need after the terrorist attacks on that fateful day of 9/11. For the second year in a row, Dirico Motorcycles will donate the official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally bike […]
Vintage Bike Show Set for June 4, 2011 At National Motorcycle Museum.
Published by April 27th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The rally and bike show season is in full swing. And there is a new bike show reserved to 1985 and earlier American, British, Japanese and European motorcycles, scooters and minis, racing, street and custom bikes. It will happen June 4, 2011 at the new National Motorcycle Museum of Anamosa, Iowa. So, if you’ve got […]
71th Sturgis Rally Buffalo Chip Give-Away Bike
Published by April 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Legendary Buffalo Chip has teamed up with GEICO for a special “30 Years Strong – Sturgis Buffalo Chip” bike give-away during this year’s 71st annual Sturgis Rally. Victory Motorcycles, another one of The Chip’s official sponsors, provided one of their classic, Kingpin 8-Ball cruisers for customization to Klock Werks Kustom Cycle.To get a […]
It Happened in Vegas. Compliment Of The Month.
Published by April 26th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.I don’t brag. Every month I receive lots of emails congratulating me for my work with this Blog. Sometimes, the compliment comes in unexpected ways, like this story reported to me by the one and only builder, reader, commentator of my posts and Texan Jeff Nicklus. Read it, and continue to send me your stories (of […]
Polaris Industries On A Shopping Spree. After Indian, Acquiring Global Electric Motocars
Published by April 26th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The low-emission small vehicle market has a huge growth potential. And of course Polaris Industries want its market share. The company just announced an agreement to acquire Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned Fargo, N.D. based subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC and manufacturer of premium electric-powered vehicles. GEM is the recognized leader within […]
American Chopper Senior vs. Junior Returns Tonight April 25th
Published by April 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Events and Videos.The announcement of Polaris Industries buying Indian Motorcycle Limited from the UK based Stellican private equity firm was quite a surprise to many. But the fact that Indian Motorcycle would go for sale was not unexpected by most industry insiders. Not because they thought that the Kings Mountain company was in financial trouble but simply because Stellican […]
Knuckle Shuffle. A Fun Ride To Raise Money For The Kennedy High School Chopper Class
Published by April 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Kevin “teach” Bass is the high school metal teacher whose life is dedicated to offer his students a better and richer education through motorcycle building. Every year Kevin relies on the generosity of the custom motorcycle industry to help him keep his class alive and welcomes any support that can be provided under the form […]
Steve McQueen Collection Of Racing Trophies To Be auctioned.
Published by April 22nd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.In addition to Steve McQueen’s well-documented 1971 Husqvarna 400 motorcycle, Bonhams will be auctioning the iconic actor’s collection of racing trophies in Carmel, California, on May 14th. The nearly two-dozen pieces in the King of Cool’ collection will be sold individually and with no reserve. Spanning a period from the late 1950s to the mid-70s, […]
