This year will be the the 70th anniversary Sturgis Bike Week. And traditionally, all Sturgis 10th year anniversaries attract a bigger crowd. The Broken Spoke Campground just informed me that every cabin and RV location has already been filled! So, Jay Allen has decided to double the campground capacity and ordered his staff to work […]
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Sturgis Broken Spoke Campground Breaking New Ground
Published by April 27th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.European Champion Of Custom Bike Building
Published by April 26th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You are looking at KCosmodrive, probably the most radical custom motorcycle built in 2010. Pushing the technical boundaries of what a custom build is, this bike already won top honors in all bike shows where it was entered and was recently sacred European Champion during the AMD Championship Of Bike Building held one month ago in Germany.
Rebuilding A 1914 Harley-Davidson 10-B For The Cannonball Run
Published by April 24th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.How not to find charm and appeal in these one century old motorcycles getting prepped for the 3300 mile Cannonball coast to coast endurance run. After introducing you to Cris Sommers Simmons, the only American woman participating to this grueling cross country journey, a video of another participant: Bill Rodencal, Harley-Davidson Museum Archives Restorer And Conservator. Introduction […]
Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show 19th Edition
Published by April 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Calendar Show producer and photographer Jim Gianatsis announces that the 19th edition of of his Custom, Sportbike, Performace, Music annual event will return at the beautiful Queen Mary Event Park of Long Beach the weekend of July 17/18th. As usual, thousands of motorcycle fans will find in attendance top name American/Metric/Top Pro Custom Builders, some […]
Today, Polaris reported its 1st quarter 2010 results. Total Company retail sales to consumers in North America grew 9% percent during the first quarter, as Polaris saw strong demand for both their Off-Road vehicles and Victory motorcycles. Specifically, sales of the On-Road division (which primarily consists of Victory motorcycles), increased 83 percent during the first […]
Four Vincent Concept Models To Be Auctioned At Bonhams’ Quail Lodge Motorcycle Auction.
Published by April 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bearing the name of one of greatest brands ever known in the world of motorcycling will be four important and highly collectible pre-production Vincent revival concept bikes taking center stage at Bonhams’ upcoming motorcycle sale in early May. Story of these unique motorcycles is quite interesting. The late California entrepreneur Bernard Li made his fortune […]
Announcing Michael Lichter’s 10th Annual Sturgis Mororcycles Exhibit
Published by April 21st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Every year, several thousands of Sturgis rally goers come to visit Michael Lichter’s exhibition of “Motorcycles As Art“. This year, from August 7th to 13th, the exhibit is named ” “Eternal Combustion- 30 in the Wind” and will focus on the explosion of interest and passion for custom motorcycles over the last thirty years. It […]
First Quarter 2010 Results. Harley-Davidson Tops Wall Street Expectations.
Published by April 20th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During a Conference Call this morning just before Wall Street opening, Harley-Davidson announced its first quarter 2010 financial results. Although Keith Wandell, the company’s President and Chief Executive stated again that market conditions remain challenging, operating profit per share was $0.29 vs $0.22 Wall-Street estimate. This result is helped in big part by re-structuration and […]
Black Hills Rally. Harley-Davidson Leaving Rapid City For Sturgis
Published by April 19th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You remember that during Daytona Bike Week, Harley-Davidson abandoned its traditional corporate presence (new bikes, parts and clothing line) at the Ocean Convention Center and moved to Beach Street. Under new management and refocusing its objectives, Harley-Davidson saved money and at the same time moved closer to its customers. Visiting the new Beach street location […]
Cris Sommers Simmons. Ready To Race Coast To Coast On Her 1915 Harley-Davidson.
Published by April 18th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On September 10, 2010 about 70 colorful bikers from around the world will be gathered in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with their pre-1916 motorcycles. They will participate in the Cannonball Endurance Run, a 3325 miles grueling coast to coast vintage motorcycle race ending 17 days later in Santa Monica, California. And the first and only […]
Become A Harley-Davidson Insider. Price $3000.
Published by April 17th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is looking for 20 enthusiasts or curiosity-seekers who would like to feel like Harley insiders during a 5-day “Fantasy Camp” from June 21 to 25, 2010. The Harley-Davidson Fantasy Camp is a new exclusive behind-the-scenes Harley-Davidson experience allowing you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in Harley-Davidson history, to gain access to the building […]
2010 World Championship Of Custom Bike Building
Published by April 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The prestigious custom motorcycle show event is scheduled from August 8th to 11th at the Sturgis, South Dakota Champions Park. I know very well that some may challenge the relevance of some bike shows, but in any case you must admit that by encouraging the bike building, they support and stimulate all the men and […]
A New Motorcycle Taking Shape. The Confederate C3, X132 Hellcat.
Published by April 15th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.Today at the New York International Auto Show Confederate Motors is announcing the launch of the new C3, X132 Hellcat.Confederate Motors state that the new C3 X 132 will be the lightest, fastest, toughest, smoothest, most beautiful Hellcat ever produced. The company is already selling a 1st version of the Hellcat and 2 other models, […]
Antique Motorcycle Club Of America Welcoming Young Riders In His New Created Custom Culture Class
Published by April 15th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The vocation of the The Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA) is to gather people who are having fun with old motorcycles, preserving, restoring and riding them. Every year fellow club members are rubbing elbows, shopping swap meets and showing their Old Irons in 9 national events around the country. And starting in 2010, the […]
Good Times Again For Bikers In New Orleans
Published by April 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.First, let me anticipate your remarks. Yes, it’s called New Orleans Bike Week although it doesn’t last exactly one week. But it will soon…Second, I was present during last year’s inaugural event and I can tell you that the place is as safe as any major city, even safer due to the organization. This being […]
Michelin Launches The Lightest Sports Motorcycle Tires Ever
Published by April 13th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Michelin, the French giant motorcycle tires manufacturer just announced the world premiere of its “Power Pure” series, described by the company as the lightest sports motorcycle tires in its category. As a result of the decreased weight, Michelin says the Power Pure tires offer “unmatched handling with greater responsiveness and enhanced riding pleasure.” They are […]
Robbie Maddison Jumps Motorcycle Over 279-Foot Wide Canal
Published by April 12th, 2010 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Last year the Australian freestyle motocross star performed a back-flip over the Thames River in London using an open Tower Bridge drawbridge as a launching and landing platform.The year before Maddison leaped upward 100 feet onto the Arc de Triumph in front of the Las Vegas Paris hotel. Thursday in Greece Robbie cleared the 279-foot-wide […]
TT Motorcycle Races Black Isle Helmet.
Published by April 11th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Events.More than 100 years on and thrill seekers still venture to the Isle of Man every summer for the same reason the gentlemen of 1907 did, the Tourist Trophy, more commonly known as the Isle of Man TT. Current lap record on the roads of the Britain island is a staggering 131.578 mph… To honor […]
Motorcycle Speeder Charged With Felony For Posting Traffic Stop Video on YouTube.
Published by April 10th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.A Maryland man now faces up to five years in prison after he recorded his traffic stop last month in Harford County. Graber was speeding with his motorcycle with a camera attached to his helmet recording his ride. A State trooper in an unmarked car pulled over Graber for reckless driving. The trooper is seen in this […]
Riding Fun In The Carolinas. 2nd Annual Big Mountain Run May 19/23rd
Published by April 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sponsored by Cycle Source Magazine and the Limpnickie Collective, a new Big Mountain Run is scheduled for May 19th through the 23rd, 2010. Organizers are keeping last year’s Gypsy run almost exactly the same. Wednesday May 19th participants will meet at Tilley’s Harley-Davidson in Statesville, NC from where we they will leave at noon for a two-day tour through […]
Myrtle Beach Rally. The number of vendor permits was down last year from previous years, dropping from 394 in 2008 to 146 in 2009. For 2010 expectations are again much lower for permit applications and attendance is predicted to be about 50% lower. Attendance started to drop in 2009 after the first year for strict noise […]
Design A Car, Truck & Motorcycle Logo. Win $500 In Motorcycle Books.
Published by April 7th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Motorbooks is looking for a new logo for their 30th anniversary “Wheels and Wings” Car, truck and Motorcycle Show to be held on september 11th in Wisconsin. winning design will be printed on dash plaques, and t-shirts, and in a variety of web and print ads. Design work must easily adaptable to suit these purposes. […]
Yesterday Monday April 5, 2010, Harley-Davidson stock (HOG) settled the day up $2.99 to $31.37, its highest level in almost 2 1/2 years. Volume was unusually high (3 times the daily average) and several Wall-Street analysts raised Harley stock target price in the $36 range. Is Harley-Davidson close to a rebound with anticipation that spring […]
Harley-Davidson Casting Call. Damn You Are Looking Very Good.
Published by April 6th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davidson MotorClothes casting crew is looking for honest-to-goodness motorcycle enthusiasts for their upcoming photo shoot. You do not need to show up dressed like a biker…just the way you are. It ill happen Saturday April 10th from 10am to 3 pm in Los Angeles at the HD of Anaheim Fullerton. Fullerton HD, Baldwin Park […]
I love This beautiful chopper named “Walton”, one of the last weekend’s top 5 winners in the “Freestyle Class” Of the AMD European Championship Of Bike Building in Mainz.
The Return Of Indian Motorcycle Company On The West Coast
Published by April 4th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On April 17 & 18th, it will be a west coast premiere for Indian Motorcycle Company. Its return to California with the Indian Motorcycle Los Angeles grand opening. The new dealership is located under the same roof as California Harley-Davidson at 1521 Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City. Using a “team built” concept (the same […]
