Rick Barret from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirms what I reported on February 9th and gives a little bit more details on the new Erik Buell street bike model expected to be available this spring. It will be a limited edition and S&S Cycles is working with Erik to develop this motorcycle. “The first round […]
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The New Buell Sportbike (Part 2)
Published by February 19th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome 2011 North American Championship
Published by February 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Santa Clara Convention Center, CA Sunday March 20, 2011. For the 1st time the Custom Chrome Dealer Show will be open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM. An opportunity to see exciting new 2011 V-Twin Products from the Custom Chrome Catalog, meet their vendors and admire the custom motorcycles competing in a bike […]
Harley-Davidson Demographics. Update.
Published by February 18th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson has a strategy in place to expand their global presence and reach new demographics in the U.S. and in international markets. Currently, a majority of their customers still reside in the U.S. However, international retail sales have been growing as a percent of total sales. In fact, Harley believes that by 2014 over 40% […]
Sons Of Sons Of Anarchy Star Charlie Hunnam “Jax” Joins The 2011 Easyriders Rodeo Tour & Rally
Published by February 17th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Fans of the hit series Sons Of Anarchy will be happy to learn that Charlie Hunnam “Jax” will be featured for the entire 2011 Easyriders Rodeo Tour & Rally. Charlie will be meeting, signing autographs, and taking pictures with guests on July 8th-10th in Wilson, NC, July 15th-17th in Columbus, TX, August 20th-22nd in Fowlerville, […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by February 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- NFL Motorcycle Helmets. Andy Brogden is persistent. He banged on the doors of the National Football League for three years until he got a five-year, exclusive contract to produce motorcycle and kids’ bicycle helmets (half and three-quarters) emblazoned with the NFL team logos. The NFL promised to order 45,000 units at a time and […]
Daytona Beach Contemplating Banning Temporary Vendors On Main Street
Published by February 15th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.An article published on February 11, 2011 in the Daytona Beach News Journal states that City Commissioner Pam Woods is suggesting to the city’s elected officials ” to outlaw the outdoor salespeople to return the tavern-dominated Main Street to the days when it included a mix of businesses and drew people 365 days a year.”
Harley-Davidson Sponsor Of A Completely Revised Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
Published by February 15th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Company will provide marketing and promotional support for a new 2011 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. The event has been completely changed from last year and from what was initially announced for the 2011 edition. Under Harley-Davidson’s support and guidance the event will begin in Phoenix, Arizona, (no more San Diego) and travel through all […]
Alert. Motorcycle Checkpoints On Your Way To Daytona Bike Week.
Published by February 12th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.From Dan Forrest, State Director of A.B.A.T.E. Georgia. “Motorcycle Checkpoints to begin in March. As many of you know, the State of Georgia received $70,000.00 from the NSTB for Motorcycle ONLY Safety Check Points. They will stop all Motorcycles at these Check Points.
Mubarak Steps Down. Congratulations People Of Egypt.
Published by February 11th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Exclusive. Big Dog Motorcycles Trying The Bike Kit Business.
Published by February 11th, 2011 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Events.As the US economy went into recession, demand for production custom built motorcycles fell with it. Many small producers of custom American V-Twin motorcycles disappeared, while others like Big Dog Motorcycles struggled to stay afloat. After several rounds of reorganization, a failed attempt to find an investor/partner, a test to sell a lower priced chopper at […]
Bean’re. Ex Marine Corp, self employed professional tourist, a nice character and familiar face in all US motorcycle rallies (and some abroad), a long distance rider on his chopped Harley Raod King, is going to taking a Big Plunge. No, not getting married. Him? Just taking a Big Polar Jump into the icy Ohio River […]
2011 Official Daytona Bike Week Drawing
Published by February 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It’s a tradition. Every year The Daytona Beach Community Foundation holds a drawing for the Official Bike Week Motorcycle. Always a beautiful custom motorcycle, this one built by Brass Balls Bobber & Choppers (model 69) and valued at $35,000. Features include: S&S 93” Flat-Side Shovelhead Engine, Polished BAKER Six-Speed Transmission, Delkron Inner Primary Cover, Barnett Scorpion […]
City Of Myrtle Beach Tweaking Its Motorcycle Noise Ordinance
Published by February 10th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Since September 2008 Myrtle Beach had a city ordinance limiting motor vehicles to a level of 89 decibels while the engine is running at idle speed. Such ordinance, among over 15 others, was openly the way mayor John Rhodes intended to eliminate any bike rally inside the city limits. And we know that he was […]
Erik Buell To Launch Street Bike At End Of Year
Published by February 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It was October 15, 2009. Harley-Davidson announced that Buell motorcycles were immediately discontinued. In a press conference the same day, a very emotional Erik Buell confirmed the news. Immediately, in the same city of East Troy, WI Erik founded Erik Buell Racing, a company not affiliated in any way with Buell® or Harley-Davidson, to produce […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by February 9th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.2011 Harley-Davidson Softail Recall. Citing the possibility of a deadly crash, Harley Davidson urges owners of 2011 Softails to check their mail for a recall notice. 6,964 owners are affected by the latest recall regarding their Softail manufactured between June and October 2010 (whose motorcycles feature security system kits accessories) These particular motorcycles feature a […]
Senior Versus Junior TV Series And Lawsuits. Reality Bites When Lights Go Out.
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Your favorite TV motorcycle show to hate, “Senior versus Junior”, an extension of “American Chopper”, drew to a close last Monday evening at 10 pm. Haters, don’t rejoice. Expect 100’s of hours of rerun, here in the US and abroad. Lovers, rejoice for exactly the same reason… The series ended with no closure between father […]
Motorsports Aftermarket Group To Expand In Japan
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), a family of leading brands and businesses in the Motorsport industry, is expanding its sales and marketing efforts in Japan and setting its sights on Asia’s recovering American motorcycle market. The MAG portfolio of brands include distribution and sales of Vance & Hines, Kuryakyn, Renthal, Progressive Suspension, Performance Machine, RSD, and Mustang […]
2011 V-Twin Expo Award Winners
Published by February 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Each year, the V-Twin Expo offers a reception during which awards are given to some leaders of the industry. Below is the list of the 2011 winners. 2011 Engine of the Year. S&S Cycle KN-Kone Motor. 2011 Wheel Designer of the Year. RC Components Zenith Wheels. 2011 Tech Product of the Year. WISECO Performance Products Fuel Manager Controller. […]
V-Twin Expo. S&S Cycle Showing A 93″ Knucklehead Style Engine.
Published by February 5th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.For the vintage enthusiast, S&S Cycle is showing their new 93 cubic inches KN-Series engine now in production. It is very close in appearance to the Harley Knucklehead but is offering more of today’s features in terms of power and improved reliability. Aside from the much larger 93″ displacement, the main improvement in design is […]
The 11th edition of the V-Twin Expo opened its doors at 10 am this morning. A couple of flash news and a few atmosphere pictures. 1- Surprise. Randy Simpson got a booth because – yes – he is back in business. Why? Because he got bored doing (almost) nothing and he loves doing what he […]
On My Way To The V-Twin Expo. 11th Edition. February 5-7th.
Published by February 4th, 2011 in Customs and Events.Good morning everybody. This post from West Palm Beach Airport. I know very well the good reasons why the V-Twin Expo is held in Cincinnati, but I am still bitching when I have to leave in winter sunny and warm South Florida (today 80-63F) for the frigid temperatures (32-25F) and coming snow of Ohio. Well, I will […]
BAKER Drivetrain 2011 Calendar Bike And Model
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.For the past 10 years BAKER Drivetrain has produced a calendar, built a custom bike to illustrate it and hired a pretty model to make it even more attractive. 2011 is no exception, with this calendar bike for the first time completely built in house by BAKER’s own engineers Chad Berhendt and Andy Friar. And […]
New Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Model With Fattitude And Factory H-D1 Customization Program
Published by February 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson dealers meet in Orlando this weekend, and the mid winter announcements include a new 1200 Custom Sportster and the final details regarding the H-D1 Factory Customization program offering factory-installed options. 1- A New Sportster 1200 Custom. A bolder and updated look with a wide front end and chunky 16-inch tire, new wheels, a pull-back […]
Exclusive. Jesse James Launching Cisco Burger Franchise.
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jesse James just told me that he is officially launching a franchise of his old school, but actually modern, eco-friendly Cisco Burger Long Beach CA, restaurant. The first franchisee will open in one month in Grantville, Pennsylvania and Jesse mentioned to me that his objective is to open 25 more Cisco Burger joints in the next […]
Cyril Huze Blog Reached A New Readership Record.
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Data are in. In January 2011, our readership jumped again to a new absolute record, increasing our leadership and audience gap versus all other direct competitors in our category (digital & print magazines). For the month of January 2011, the Blog had 221,877 visits for 341,422 PageViews (source Google Analytics). Data in our possession shows […]
V-Twin Expo. Dirico Motorcycles To Debut Two 2011 Models
Published by February 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During the V-Twin Expo this weekend (Feb. 5th through 7th), Dirico Motorcycles is set to launch 2 new motorcycles for 2011. The ProStreet Roadster and the HeartBreaker will be displayed at the Metzeler booth with Dirico’s representatives available to discuss these new motorcycles.
