A new promotion from Harley-Davidson to convince you to buy one of their 2010 models. Riders who test ride any new Harley-Davidson motorcycle at a participating dealership between April 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010 will be entered in a drawing to win a Harley-Davidson motorcycle of their choice (EXCLUDES CVO MODELS) and an exclusive […]
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Published by April 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.AMD European Championship Of Bike Building
Published by March 31st, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During last weekend Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show in Mainz, Germany (show 12th edition and company 40th anniversary) 119 custom motorcycles were competing in the AMD European Championship Of Bike Building. Top 3 winners get a free trip to Sturgis to compete in the World Championship. I hope to feature some of these bikes very […]
Arlen Ness Bike Show Is April 17-18.
Published by March 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 4th Annual Arlen Ness Bike Show is scheduled for April 17-18 at the San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo, CA. A show including a Swap Meet Space, a lot of vendors and of course a Bike Show with the best of California custom builders. There will be 42 bike categories covering all styles […]
You asked me what’s going on with the sale of MV Agusta by Harley-Davidson? Well, only rumors that Harley is talking with 2 potential buyers. One would be BMW. The other one would be Paul Berlusconi and a group of investors. Paul is the brother of Silvio Berlusconi, the very controversial Italian Prime Minister involved […]
Harley-Davidson Renews Sponsorship For AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building
Published by March 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Because of environment and legal regulations here in the US and abroad, more custom jobs are done on a Harley-Davidson platform already registered and titled, so street legal (at least before customization). Consequently, more custom Harley-Davidson bikes compete in shows against (or with, if in different classes) with full-blown customs built from the ground up […]
Lorenzo Lamas Gives Money And Offers Discounts To Our US Military Troops
Published by March 24th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lorenzo Lamas and his company Lorenzo Cycles have partnered with Operation Homefront, a non-profit emergency assistance program for our US soldiers, to raise funds by donating $10,000 from the sale of his personal #1 Lorenzo Cycles Icon model to the organization. With this charitable association Lorenzo is also making its premium custom motorcycles more affordable to those […]
Leslie Poterfield Has Made It Into The Guinness World Records Book
Published by March 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since March 12, Leslie Poterfield is now listed as the Fastest Woman in the World on a Motorcycle. She won the honor for reaching 232.522 mph during the last BUB Bonneville Salt Flats trials, riding a 2000 cc turbo-charged Suzuki Hayabusa. It takes time for the FIM (International Federation Of Motorcycling) to officialize a record, […]
The Annual Daytona Biker Fusion Party held at the Dog House during Bike Week is not only an opportunity for the public to mingle with a A list of personalities of the motorcycle industry – custom builders, manufacturers, medias – but also a wonderful fundraising effort orchestrated by Carrie Repp (R&R Promotion) with the help of […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Withdrawing From North Myrtle Beach Rally
Published by March 20th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.As of last week, Harley-Davidson Corporate still didn’t apply for a business license to hold its event during the North Myrtle Beach Rally. City leaders wanted people who live there to understand why there should be a bike rally in their town and issued a flier explaining what’s happening with a proposed bike event and […]
Which part I need? Is it in stock? Does it fit my bike? How to install it? etc. Online shopping is great, but you still have plenty of questions before typing your address and entering your credit card number. Even after sales you may need technical assistance, and you want it right away. So, J&P […]
Royal Enfield New Retro Motorcycles For 2010
Published by March 20th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield, like Triumph, is doing very well in this bad economy. And the reasons are 1- a line-up of models faithful to the simplicity of classic lines of the original 1950’s motorcycles but reworked with today’s technological innovations. 2- Very competitive prices. And 2010 may be another banner year for Royal Enfield Motors with the […]
Of course I am aware of rumors of a potential leverage buyout of Harley-Davidson (HOG) reportedly by private-equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR). True or not, we will know very soon. But in any case, we can wonder about what can be the new strategy for the Milwaukee factory. Will a better economy stop the […]
Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson Pompano, Florida Is Closed.
Published by March 17th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It was well known that Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson in Pompano Beach, Florida was never profitable. Not far from me, on Monday, the doors were locked and all the employees let go. The close-by South Florida Rossmeyer’s dealerships of Fort-Lauderdale and Sunrise are still open.
Custom Chrome Europe Dealer Show Is March 27-28th
Published by March 17th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since 2010 is also Custom Chrome 40th Anniversary, expect special festivities and a bigger Custom Chrome Europe Show in Mainz, Germany. Both March 27th and 28th are Dealer Days for registered authorized CCE dealers. Only on Sunday the 28th, the show is open to the general public. Major builders present at the show are Cory Ness, Cole […]
Rockers Versus Mods In Dallas, Texas
Published by March 16th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 4th edition of “Rockers Versus Mods” is scheduled March 26-28th in Dallas, Texas There is enough of a rivalry between the scoots and the bikes to be fun, but there are no fights. Just taking the piss out of each other and talking a bunch of trash. Last year’s event drew 150 wild scooters, […]
Lorenzo Lamas Cycles Unveils The Badlander
Published by March 15th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Daytona Bike Week, the team of Lorenzo Cycles (Lorenzo Lamas/Eddie Trotta) unveiled a new Bagger named The Badlander. It’s the first time Eddie Trotta ventures into the custom Bagger world, and this model is the second one after the release of the Icon Chopper during Daytona Biketoberfest 2009.
Custom Chrome. Dealer Show And 40th Anniversary (Part2)
Published by March 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday, got a private tour of the new Custom Chrome facility in Morgan Hill, CA. As expected in the Silicon Valley, a beautiful high tech glass and steal building housing 80 collaborators belonging to the purchasing, marketing, tele-marketing (inbound and outbounds calls), international (Japan, Australia, South America), technical support and warranty & repair departments. Got […]
During his first 8 months on the new job as Harley-Davidson new CEO, Keith E. Wandell’s pay package was $6.4 million. It included a base salary of $650,025 from his start day of May 1 through the end of 2009, a bonus of $780,030 and stock and option awards valued at $4.9 million. During the […]
Custom Chrome. Dealer Show And 1970-2010 Anniversary. A Short Retrospective (Part 1)
Published by March 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This weekend, Custom Chrome Inc. CEO Holger Mohr and Marketing Director Steve Vieltri are welcoming about 250 motorcycle dealers, VIP’s and industry friends at the historic Dolce Hayes Mansion of San Jose, CA for the return of the legendary Custom Chrome Dealer Show and to celebrate with them the company 40th Anniversary. We are in […]
Paul Teutul Sr Lawsuit Against Paul Teutul Jr. Judge Gives Them 60 Days To Settle Out Of Court.
Published by March 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Regarding the lawsuit opposing father & son, Justice Lewis Lubell gave yesterday both parties 60 days to resolve themselves all conflicting issues out of court. He asked them “if they want to continue draining money on lawyers or work out their differences like gentlemen?” Paul Teutul Junior was fired by his father and the agreement signed […]
“Hi Cyril – First, I want to thank you for helping put the word out about Ironspirit backrest plates over the past few years. Great blog! Unfortunately, with the current economic climate, we find running two businesses difficult at best. Therefore, after 5 years, we have closed Ironspirit. To all our customers and friends in […]
Annual Donnie Smith Custom Bike Show
Published by March 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 23rd annual Donnie Smith Bike Show is scheduled for March 27-28th at the St Paul Minnesota River Centre. This show is the largest custom-bike show in the mid-west and is drawing some of the big guns in the biker world. Fellow builder Donnie Smith, a Minnesota native, is a well-respected Hall of Fame Master Builder […]
Custom Chrome 40th Anniversary Dealer Show. March 12-14, 2010
Published by March 9th, 2010 in Controls, Editorial and Events.One of the Custom Industry main events this year is the 2010 Custom Chrome Dealer Show. Not only because motorcycle dealers can meet with top part manufacturers from all over the world to see the latest and hottest parts in the V-Twin Industry, but also because this year CCI celebrates its 40th Anniversary, meaning a […]
To conclude my reports on Daytona Bike Week, a jump into the past. From its inception in 1937 until the early ’60s, the Daytona 200 was run on the Florida beaten. In 1948, LIFE covered the 12th annual races and reported in its April 19 issue. Now, with unpublished and rarely seen photos from the […]
Daytona Bike Week 2010. Reinventing Itself.
Published by March 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Daytona party ended yesterday on a warmer note. Not only because of the weather but also because of the lesson learned from this 69th edition. Yes, for financial reasons, many bikers could not make it to Daytona. Same for many friends of the custom motorcycle industry. Some new bikers come and go, some motorcycle […]
Breaking News. 360 Brake Closing Its Doors. Looking For Strategic Alliance.
Published by March 7th, 2010 in Brakes, Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.“Hello Cyril. I have attached a letter from me to the industry that will be going on to my website in a day or two, and if appropriate you can post on your blog. As importantly, I wanted you to know where we are, as you have always been a friend. Best of luck this […]
