Empty threat? “Harley-Davidson seeks to close large cost gaps in its Milwaukee-area and Tomahawk production operations, and improve flexibility to meet seasonal and other customer-driven production needs,” Harley-Davidson said in a statement. If Harley-Davidson is unable to achieve those objectives through agreement with the unions by mid-September 2010, the company has said it will move […]
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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum To Exhibit John Reed’s 50th Anniversary Rally Custom Motorcycle
Published by July 31st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While you enjoy the 70th Black Hills Rally, you have one more reason to stop by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. The museum got a short-term 3-week loan of a custom motorcycle originally built in 1990 by Custom Chrome Designer John Reed for the 50th anniversary of Rally. The bike was owned […]
Long time reader of my blog Mike Hedberg directed me to an excellent article about Harley’s future published today in the Milwaukee Biz Times. No only a good summary of the challenges that the company is facing (reaching a new audience without compromising its core baby boomer customers, lowering its production costs without sacrifying quality, […]
Got Free Admission Tickets To The 5-Day Sturgis Rock N’ Rev Festival.
Published by July 30th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.What about a free 5-day general admission for 2 persons to all Sturgis concerts played at Monkey Rock August 9-13, 2010? The Rock N’ Rev Festival is giving away five pairs (2) of free pass to my readers to see the performance of the following bands: Godsmack 8/9/10, Creed 8/10/10, Stone Temple Pilots 8/11/10, 3 […]
Where Are They In Sturgis? Zipper’s Performance And Thundermax.
Published by July 30th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Both Zipper’s Performance Products and Thunder Heart Performance Products crews will be located at Black Hills Harley-Davidson from August 9th to 14th. The 2 companies work together to develop the ThunderMax System. Representatives from both companies will be available to discuss the ThunderMax system and will be selling and installing it. They will, also, be […]
Sturgis 3rd Annual Easyriders Old School Ride-In Chopper Show
Published by July 29th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I stopped counting the number of custom bike shows going on this year during the Black Hills Rally. No complaints from the spectators who can jump from places to places for full days of customization lessons, but some competitors will have to make choices because it seems that other interesting bike shows may be going […]
Harley-Davidson 3 New Models for 2011
Published by July 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson introduces the new SuperLow™, the XR1200X and the Road Glide® Ultra models to its line of 2011-model-year motorcycles ( total line-up is 32 models) 1-The new SuperLow 883 Sportster combines revised front end geometry, new wheels and tires with a reshaped seat and handlebars to achieve well-balanced handling and comfort that is supposed to inspire confidence in […]
Battistinis UK 2010 Big Party
Published by July 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The weekend of June 26th & 27th saw Battistinis UK Custom Cycles swing open the doors of the world’s first 9000 sq.ft. Battistinis retail custom centre in Bournemouth, England to the general public and what a success it was! Owner Mark Battistini organises every year an open weekend and thought that it would take a […]
2011 Victory Motorcycles Line-Up. Best Millesim Ever (Part 2)
Published by July 28th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As I mentioned in my former post, all 2011 Victory models are now fitted with the new Freedom 106″ engine, but in 2 different configurations. Stage 1: 92 hp at 109 ft/lbs torque (vision Tourer, Cross Country, Cross Roads, the Cory Ness Signature Cross Country and the Arlen Ness Signature Vision Tourer. Stage 2: 97 […]
2011 Victory Motorcycles Line-Up. Best Millesim Ever (Part 1)
Published by July 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening in Orlando, Polaris unveiled its 2011 year model motorcycles and my opinion is that it’s the best lineup ever for the company. From traditional to futuristic but with coherence of styling and complementarity all models are having now a very distinct personality from their competition. For these reasons the brand may now appeal to a […]
Sturgis Art Exhibit By Michael Lichter
Published by July 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just a reminder that from August 7th to 13th, it will be the 10th Annual “Motorcycles As Art Exhibition” by renewed photographer Micharl Lichter. The new theme is about the explosion of interest and the passion for custom motorcycles seen over the last thirty years and is named “Eternal Combustion- 30 Years In The Wind”.
J&P Cycles® Donates $15,000 to Camp Courageous of Iowa
Published by July 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since 2002 during their Annual Open House festivities J&P Cycles® incorporates an Industry Golf Outing. In total, 44 representatives from 30 of J&P Cycles® exhibitors and industry media participated in the tournament. This year, the Golf Outing, the Annual Poker Run (held earlier in June) and water donations during the Open House raised a total […]
Harley-Davidson To Celebrate 25th Anniversary Of Spin Magazine
Published by July 25th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An interesting event for those living around New-York City and one susceptible to attract young riders to the Harley-Davidson Dark Custom Series. Tomorrow July 26, 25 Harley-Davidson VIP riders in addition to New-York personality Wass Stevens and artist Wes Lang will make a grand entrance on brand new Dark Custom motorcycles to the SPIN Magazine […]
August 11th Is Triumph Night At Sturgis Broken Spoke Campground
Published by July 24th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During these last 12 months,” The Win A Triumph” Sweepstakes has hit the Broken Spoke Saloon in Daytona, New Orleans, Myrtle Beach and Laconia, and will culminate in Sturgis with a biker bash and a brand new Triumph Thundebird prize giveaway at the Broken Spoke Campground. People have entered the sweepstakes to win a Triumph Thunderbird […]
Sturgis Rat’s Hole Show Is Thursday August 12th
Published by July 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Rat’s Hole will be putting on it’s custom bike show on Thursday August 12th. This world famous show will be the 22nd annual edition held in Sturgis, and this year (and the next 5 years) bikes will compete on the grounds of the Buffalo Chip. There will be the usual class trophies (20 […]
Where Are They In Sturgis? Baker Drivetrain.
Published by July 23rd, 2010 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.Big move this year for Baker Drivetrain! They go from downtown Sturgis at Lazelle Street and 5th to the same address but on the other side of the street on the Community Center Parking lot (because girls are always prettier on the other side of the street) Bert and Lisa Baker and all their tribe will be […]
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge Update July 23, 2010
Published by July 23rd, 2010 in Editorial and Events.This morning July 23rd, 2010 Jim Durham, organizer of the very controversial Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, announced in the Rapid City Journal that the grand prize of $500,000 will be given at the Broken Spoke Saloon at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 in Sturgis. Your remember that Frank Kelly from South Carolina and William Barclay from […]
Buffalo Chip Free Gazette Guide To Sturgis Entertaiment
Published by July 23rd, 2010 in Editorial and Events.It will be the 29th year that the Sturgis Buffalo Chip publishes its free Gazette, and for some coming to the rally every year, it is kept as a precious souvenir. A guide to Sturgis? Not exactly, but still very useful to know all the events, bands playing at the music festival, activities, charities going […]
You are looking at Scott Jacobs’ “My Way Or The Highway” new painting that officially commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Sturgis Rally and Races. The painting was done from a photography of Scott’s daughter Alexa posing front of the landmark vintage gas station Tower Conoco in Texas which has been in existence since 1938.
Sturgis 2010 World Championship Of Custom Bike Building
Published by July 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The dates are from August 8th to 11th, 2010 at Champion Park located at Lazelle and 3rd Street in Sturgis. Please, note that the organizer has limited capacity at this facility and may close entries at any time without notice. Entries will only be guaranteed up to and including Monday August 2nd. Any entry submitted […]
Where Are They In Sturgis? Custom Chrome.
Published by July 22nd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In the series ” Where Are They In Sturgis”, this post to let you know that Custom Chrome will be the anchor vendor at the J&P Cycles lot on Lazelle street between 8th & 9th. What can you expect? First, Custom Motorcycles. A display on display of the 2 one-off custom bikes celebrating the 40th Anniversary […]
Beezerker BSA. Off-Center Motorcycle Design.
Published by July 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.11 months in the making and a Best Of Show trophy last weekend at the LA Calendar Show for Chris Flechtner of Speed Chop Design. For many who saw it, a strange, skinny and innovative machine based on a fully rebuilt 1965 BSA A65 motor. Look attentively and you will find out that the down tube […]
This Sunday Russell Mitchell Is Doing Donuts. And Wheelies?
Published by July 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For sure donuts and coffee for an open house at his corporate headquarters of North Hollywood, CA. An opportunity for you to look at his industrial looking almost raw metal creations. Then join Russ and his gang on an easy 18 mile ride up Highway 101 to the legendary biker hangout, the Rockstore on Mulholland Highway […]
Hamsters USA Sturgis Raffle To Benefit Rapid City Children’s Hospital
Published by July 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yes, during this coming Sturgis Bike Week members of the Hamsters MC group will parade again down main street in their yellow shirts, will go to a lot of private parties on “Spearfish Hamsters Hill”, but more importantly will raise money for “Children’s Care Hospital And School” of Rapid City, a center helping children with special needs. Last year […]
Guns N’ Roses To Play At Sturgis Rock N’ Rev Festival. First Concert In 4 Years.
Published by July 20th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.To Cyril Huze. “I am promoting the Rock N’ Rev Festival at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Rock N’ Rev Festival (see video) is a five day concert venue on August 9-13 at Monkey Rock USA Amphitheatre with over 20 rock bands including, Godsmack, Creed, Stone Temple Pilots, 3 Doors Down and Alice in Chains. […]
Flash News. Shares of Harley-Davidson Soar about 12% On Tuesday July 20, 2010
Published by July 20th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.After Harley-Davidson posted better-than-expected earnings, boosted by a rebound in its finance unit, the company posted a profit from continuing operations of $139.3 million, or 59 cents a share, beating the 41 cents expected by analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters. Retail sales fell during the quarter, but declines slowed from the prior four quarters. Operating […]
