30-Year Industry Veteran Eric Anderson was tapped to Lead Sales & Marketing at MAG (Motorsport Aftermarket Group.) Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) is a family of leading brands and businesses in the motorsport industry. Companies operating in coordination under MAG include Performance Machine, J&P Cycles, Vance & Hines, […]
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Eric Anderson Named New Vice President of Sales & Marketing At MAG
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome 2011 Dealer Show Update. New Location And One Day Open To Retail Clients.
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome (CCI) today announces that the 2011 Custom Chrome Dealer Show will be March 19th and 20th at a new location at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This Convention Center boasts 302,000 sq. feet of space and will provide Custom Chrome with the facilities and technical requirements needed to continue growing the popular Dealer […]
Best Of Show Netherlands Big Twin And Zodiac Dealer Expo
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Held last weekend in Eindhoven, Netherlands the Big Twin Expo and Zodiac Dealer Show (both shows under the same building on one side for professionals, the other side reserved to dealers) had a very nice turnout of competing custom bikes in all styles coming from all over Europe.
California Scooter Company To Attempt Scooter Land Speed Record
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.California Scooter Company will attempt to set the 150cc land speed record on 21 November under the auspices of the Motor Scooter International Land Speed Federation. Sylvain Binau, 22, will pilot California Scooter’s land speed record bike. California Scooter Company is building a special motorcycle to set the world’s first 150cc land speed record. The […]
Win a Kiss Custom Chopper
Published by November 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A company in Florida called RTC is launching a line of HDTV LED Televisions from 32″ to 55″ ($988 to $1,988) and is using the Kiss Band logo and/or likenesses to sell them. Good for Kiss members milking their worldwide fame with any company paying them the right price, but I would really like to know who […]
World’s Fastest Bagger. 183.1 MPH
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Driveline, Editorial, Engines and Events.At the recent BUB Speed Trial in Bonneville, T.R. Reiser from T-Man Performance nailed a World Record Run at 183.1 mph (2-way average was 179.88 mph). The World’s fastest Bagger Award was originally created following the Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off efforts of Laura Klock of the original World’s Fastest Bagger.
Last Tuesday Harley-Davidson held an analyst meeting in Milwaukee to update investors on the first 18 months of its three-to-five year restructuring plan. Harley-Davidson stated that restructuring plans are firmly in place and that the company is on its way to saving money, being quicker to market with new products and expanding abroad. Management confirmed […]
Saxon Motorcycles Introduce The Crown Model in Europe
Published by November 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 68th Milan Show is going on all weekend, and among the big manufacturers showing their new models and concept bikes, the display of American Saxon Motorcycles (Stand 2P-US-5) trying to convince dealers of the merit of their Crown high neck chopper.
The Lone Star Rally in Galveston, TX is one of the largest ones in the country with organizers claiming to attract 350,000 participants. If you are on your way or already arrived, below a summary of the main festivities not to miss during the long weekend.
2011 Baker Drivetrain Calendar. Model Search.
Published by November 3rd, 2010 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.Ladies. Your chance to be featured in the 2011 Baker Drivetrain Calendar is now. Want to pose on a gorgeous custom motorcycle carefully picked each year by the crew of Baker? (I can tell you it’s going to be a tank shift Panhead.) Want to exhibit yourself on the walls of a lot of guy’s […]
Cycle Source Magazine Best Of 2010 Awards. Digital Voting Booth Is Opened.
Published by November 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Cycle Source January Issue is traditionally the one in each Chief Editor Chris Callen publishes his Best Of The Year Awards. And since print magazines need an average of 2months to prepare a new issue, now is the time for you to go to the digital booth to express your support and preference for the […]
New Ducati Diavel Revealed This Morning
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After months of speculation and spy photography the long wait is over. The very innovative new Ducati Diavel has been unveiled this morning at the Milan Show. The name Diavel is the Bolognese dialect word for “devil” (Ducati factory is in Bologna.) Lightweight and agile (456 lbs or 257 kg) like all Ducatis, the Diavel […]
Harley-Davidson To Assemble Motorcycles In India.
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As expected, Harley-Davidson is launching operations in India to assemble motorcycles for the Indian market from component kits supplied by its U.S. plants. The Company expects the CKD (complete knock-down) assembly facility to be operational in the first half of 2011. For Harley-Davidson, assembling motorcycles in India is to avoid paying steep tariffs and taxes […]
Nominations Sought For Sturgis Museum And Hall Of Fame
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their lives to improving, promoting and advancing our great sport and lifestyle. The Museum encourages you to help recognize these exceptional and deserving people by sending in a nomination on their behalf. Individuals, organizations and businesses considered […]
Baker Drivetrain Countdown To Black Friday Sweepstakes.
Published by November 1st, 2010 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.Black Friday, the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, is traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. From today to Black Friday 26th Baker Drivetrain wants to give you a chance to win the biggest shopping spree they have ever offered, a $1000 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any of […]
Michael Lichter To Exhibit His Photography At The Lone Star Rally
Published by October 31st, 2010 in Editorial and Events.The Lone Star Rally in Galveston, Texas is gearing up for this Thursday November 4th to Sunday 7th. In addition to the usual and unusual entertainment, bike shows and a special celebration of the past & present military, a must stop by and see will be the Michael Lichter Photography Exhibition. At the invitation of […]
World’s Fastest Street Bike. 278.6 MPH.
Published by October 30th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Monday at the Annual Texas Mile, a 1299 cc Wild Brothers turbocharged Racing Susuki Hayabusa piloted by Bill Warner reached a street bike world record of 278.6 mph, 5 mph over the former highest speed reach last March of this year. The Texas Mile is a 3-day festival of speed held in Goliad with 76 […]
World’s First Production Motorcycle To Headline Bonhams Las Vegas Sale
Published by October 30th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bonhams is very proud to make the uncommon announcement that a complete 1894/95 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller has been consigned and will be offered at the firm’s first annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction in January. Hildebrand & Wolfmüller is World’s First Production Motorcycle and the first 2-wheeler to which the name “motorcycle” (motorrad in German) was […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by October 29th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Europe. Motorcycle Self-Customization Prohibited In 2017? Politicians love to look into and impose as many laws as possible. And when they lack inspiration they look abroad. So watch out for the most stupid project that the European Commission is looking into for 2017. One day it can be imported here in the US. The […]
Custom Chrome Europe 2010 Dealer Show
Published by October 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Europe, the other big continent for motorcycle customization, is getting ready for the top winter bike shows. And of course it includes the Annual Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show to happen March 27, 2011 in Germany at the Rhie’s Phoenix-Hall. It’s where the 2011 European Champion will be crowned. This year’s edition had more than […]
Bud Ekins Collection To Be Offered At Bonhams & Butterfields Auction
Published by October 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With a long history of representing the legends of Hollywood at its annual Classic California Auction, Bonhams & Butterfields Auction is proud to offer the collection of famed racer, stuntman and Triumph dealer Bud Ekins on November 13th at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Highlights from Ekins’ collection include cars, motorcycles, personal never-before-seen photographs, trophies, posters, […]
Jesse James Bidding Good Bye To His Personal Custom Mac Tool Box
Published by October 26th, 2010 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.West Coast Choppers is closing and Jesse James is selling his Bad Customized Mac Tool Box. At 6 foot tall, 12 foot long and 27″ deep this baby can store all what you will ever need to build a custom, either full blown custom motorcycle or car, but doesn’t necessarily help you become a good […]
Chopper Dave And Buddies Riding New York Streets At High Speed
Published by October 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Events and Videos.Brooklyn Invitational 2010. Chopper Dave and Mark Nelson with guys from White Knights riding at high speed through the streets of Brooklyn …
Thug Glide. Best Of Show Biketoberfest Rat’s Hole Show.
Published by October 25th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you visit quite a few bike shows like I do, you noticed that the number of participants competing in the Bagger Class is getting bigger and bigger. To the point that in some of them the number of ultra customized baggers is larger than the number of Bobbers… After more than 20 years where […]
Motorcycle Sales Down 18.3% For Year 2010 Until September.
Published by October 25th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.According to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) USA total motorcycle sales (all segments) is down 18.3% from January to September 2010 versus same period last year. The quarterly sales data claims 555,440 total units sold year to date, compared to 679,806 units from the same time last year. On-highway motorcycles sales, the largest motorcycle, is […]
Biketoberfest 2010. Flash Back Video.
Published by October 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.Biketoberfest 2010. A 9 minutes video to make you regret of not being there. . The bikes, the girls, the reverse gear burnout by Bert Baker at the Broken Spoke Saloon, etc…(Produced by Jack Mcintyre at Bikerpics)
