What is going to happen if you belong to the custom motorcycle industry, take your young son on the road during years, let him wander in rallies to meet with vendors and custom builders who are going to become his new friends? As a teenager, and whatever your status or prestige in the biz, he […]
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Conrad Nicklus Launches Impressive Motorsports
Published by May 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Myrtle Beach Bike Week just ended. Unfortunately, 2 years of efforts by the city of Myrtle Beach to curb the rally have left its toll. Attendance was much lower than last year and the economy is not to blame. Based on complaints of some residents regarding traffic and congestion the city passed ordinances to impose riding with […]
Your Motorcycle Brand Has Never Been On A Ride Like This…
Published by May 17th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Your brand can get media exposure from coast to coast and well beyond. I received this letter from 3-time Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductee Cris Sommer Simmons. “Hi, A few months ago I decided to enter the pre-1916 cross country motorcycle race/ride called the Motorcycle Cannonball. This historic 3,320 mile ride leaves Kitty Hawk, NC […]
Milwaukee Police Department Celebrating 100 Years Of Service On A Harley-Davidson
Published by May 15th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This week Milwaukee Sergeant Mike Edwards took his mounted police department to the Harley-Davidson Museum where it was received by Willie G. and Bill Davidson to celebrate a century of collaboration on 2 wheels. I don’t know if the Milwaukee PD has the longest collaboration with Harley-Davidson, but what I know is that the first […]
Men, what are your dreams? What you would love to do that you never done before? Harley-Davidson is convinced that riding one of their bikes is one of the secret dreams of many men. So they launch a huge campaign to incite all those as young as 18 to 55 to participate in the sport […]
Custom OCC Burgers And Chopped Fried Chicken Coming Near You. Really?
Published by May 12th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Fans of Orange County Choppers are not reading my Blog. Or are they doing it discreetly and remain silent? They must be somewhere or The Learning Channel will not continue to renew the America Chopper Show and Advent Entertainment (a very successful company in the theme restaurant biz) would not have acquired the exclusive international […]
Harley-Davidson Drag Racing. The Book To Get A Nitro Fix.
Published by May 12th, 2010 in Books, Builders, Editorial and Events.You follow or not drag racing events, but you are the type of guy who has a need for speed and would enjoy a nitro fix. Now you can do it outside the track just by reading at home this new book about Harley Drag Racing.
Motorcycle Manufacturers Under Brake Pressure
Published by May 11th, 2010 in Brakes, Builders, Editorial and Events.Expect the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require very soon antilock brakes (ABS) on all new motorcycles, all this under the pressure of insurance companies. Because some motorcycle manufacturers were reluctant to make the systems standard, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (representing insurance companies) ordered a study whose main conclusion is that motorcycles […]
Freaking Motorcycle News. The Teutuls Divorce.
Published by May 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Almost live from the Bench, below are the legal details of the OCC divorce between Paul Senior and Paul Junior. As you can see the humorous arguments (for some) of the American Chopper show have turned into a full fledged legal battle. When OCC was founded in 1999, Senior owned 80% and Junior 20% of […]
Exclusive. The Falcon Krestrel Custom Motorcycle By Ian Barry.
Published by May 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I announced a few days ago on May 6, Ian Barry and Amaryllis Knight, founders of Falcon Motorcycles, went last weekend to Carmel, CA to unveil their new creation at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. The event is a world class international motor sport event building on the success of its Automobile Gathering counterpart. It’s […]
All mothers are working mothers. God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers. It’s not easy being a mother. If it were easy, fathers would do it. A man’s work is from sun to sun, but a mother’s work is never done. A little girl, asked where her home was, replied, “where mother is.” […]
Yesterday in India, Harley-Davidson was inaugurating its India Headquarters. It is widely believed that there is a huge potential to grow the luxury cruisers market in this country although most of the sales are now for sporty bikes. Harley has also launched its merchandise and clothing lines for the Indian consumer and because there is […]
If you avoid police traps, you still can have a good time in Myrtle Beach. But reality is that local businesses and vendors already in town setting up for the event are perfectly aware of a possible new slump in business during the 2010 edition. The reason, much more than the economy, is the standoff […]
Exclusive. Saxon Motorcycles To Collaborate With Custom Builder Jim Nasi.
Published by May 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Mark Borodkin, new CEO of Saxon Motorcycles just informed me that he intends to revamp his 2011 models line up with a new Bagger. He scrapped the old Bagger designs that were left over from the previous ownership and decided to collaborate with Custom Builder Jim Nasi. Jim has quite an experience with building one-off […]
Big Dog Motorcycles Recall For Potential Electrical Problem
Published by May 5th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Big Dog Motorcycles is recalling certain 2004 Chopper, Bulldog, Ridgeback, Mastiff, Boxer and Pitbull motorcycles. There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller. This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power to various components which can lead to, among other things, a loss […]
Free XTreme Machine Custom Motorcycle Wheel. Can’t Get Any Cheaper Than This.
Published by May 5th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.When was the last time you got a free brand new custom motorcycle wheel? XTreme Machine is launching a sweepstakes, and without any obligation to buy anything from them you can get a free wheel (up to size 21″) in a design that you can choose from their full line-up and in 1 of the […]
The Harley-Davidson Sidecar Used To Chase Revolutionary Leader Pancho Villa
Published by May 5th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.All Americans know about John Pershing (1860-1948), the only person in the history of the United States who was authorized during his lifetime to wear six stars with the rank of General Of The Armies. From his role in suppressing the last uprisings of the Lakota Sioux Indians in 1890 to his military accomplishments during […]
4th Edition Of International Female Ride Day Is this Friday May 7th, 2010
Published by May 5th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.It’s this time of the year when women all over the world are preparing for the global occasion that has women riders everywhere getting out on their motorcycle on this special day. And in 2010 more countries are expected to join in and more women are setting up activities for their fellow female riders. For […]
Victory Salespeople Top Expectations From Motorcycle Shoppers.
Published by May 4th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Independent market research firm Pied Piper just released its Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI), a study now in its fourth year of how dealerships treat motorcycle shoppers. The study was conducted by sending 2,014 “mystery shoppers” to motorcycle dealerships around the country between July 2009 and April 2010 with for objective to rate dealership salespeople on […]
2nd Annual New Orleans Cycle Source Custom Chopper Bike Show
Published by May 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I was there at the inaugural New Orleans Cycle Source Bike Show and it was a success. Even Sylvester Stallone stopped by to check out the bikes while being in town to shoot a movie. The second edition is this coming Saturday May 8th with registration from 9 am to noon at the Broken Spoke Saloon […]
Mötley Crüe To Play The Sturgis Legendary Buffalo Chip
Published by May 3rd, 2010 in Editorial and Events.If you like “glam metal” bands and if you visit Sturgis in August, it’s your chance to see Mötley Crüe live on stage at the Buffalo Chip. The hard core rockers are scheduled to perform on Wednesday, August 11 and it will be their only Summer concert in the US. Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki […]
Harley-Davidson. Moving Plants Out Of Wisconsin?
Published by April 30th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson may leave Wisconsin if costs don’t fall at 2 of its plants. Yesterday, the company warned its employees that it could move its Wisconsin manufacturing operations to another U.S. state if it can’t cut millions of dollars in costs. The Wisconsin plants at risk include:
Hidebrand & Wolfmuller Motorcycle Circa 1894. Sold. $133,000.
Published by April 30th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last Sunday April 25th, Bonhams, the Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers, held an auction during the International Motorcycle Show in Stafford, England. The company states that it was the largest and most successful in many years. And for those who are keeping track of the value of historic, vintage and classic motorcycles, you can go […]
Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell. First Interview.
Published by April 28th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A couple of days after he had announced his company first quarter 2010 financial results, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel did Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell first interview. I have to disclose that Journalist Rick Barrett contacted me on Monday April 26, 2010 to comment about Keith Wandell business management and be part of this interview. Not available […]
Sonny Bridges Inducted in Freedom Fighters Hall Of Fame.
Published by April 28th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame just announced Gordon “Sonny” Bridges as the 2010 Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame Inductee. The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the commitment and sacrifices individuals across the nation, and world, have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists. In their honor the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & […]
