Good initiative of the Harley-Davidson Museum in partnership with the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) to present a feature exhibit of the history of helmet as function and piece of art. No, it’s not about the controversy of choosing or not to wear a helmet but an exploration of its evolution. Until November 8th […]
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Published by October 25th, 2009 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.Judge Rejects Motion To Have Billy Lane Sentence Reduced.
Published by October 24th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As reported on my post last Tuesday October 20, attorneys for Billy Lane, 39 filed a motion asking Brevard Circuit Judge Robert Burger to give the crash victim’s family another chance to say what kind of punishment they think he should receive and to reduce Lane’s prison sentence. For attorneys Greg Eisenmenger and Robert Berry […]
Buell Motorcycle Company. Is It Really Over?
Published by October 22nd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.When Buell officials thanked the company’s customers, employees and dealers for an unforgettable ride, it meant that it’s was over for the only American sport bikes brand. After Erik Buell made his emotional good-bye speech, President Jon Flickinger said a limited number of motorcycles were available for sale through authorized dealerships and that production will […]
Rinehart Racing And Clearline Industries Partner For Performance Exhaust Manufacturing
Published by October 20th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.A manufacturing arrangement has been signed by Rinehart Racing and Clearline Industries LLC by which Clearline will extend its previous involvement of polishing, finishing & chroming Rinehart Performance Exhaust Systems. The previous manufacturer was Bub Enterprises. Manufacturing of the product line will take place at Clearline’s corporate and manufacturing headquarters in Traer, Iowa as well […]
Breaking News. Sentence Reduced For Billy Lane?
Published by October 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following his August 14, 09 sentencing regarding the vehicular homicide case in connection with a September 4, 2006 crash that left Gerald Morelock dead, Billy Lane is currently serving a 6 years prison time at the Avon Park Work Camp in Florida. Lane’s attorneys Greg Eisenmenger and Robert Berry just filed in 18th Judicial Circuit […]
OCC American Chopper Gets An Encore.
Published by October 19th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Who would have thought 6 years ago that American Chopper, the Teutul saga, would be plebiscited by the public for a 6th season. On Thursday October 22 at at 9pm (ET/PT) a new series will show the struggle of Paul Teutul Sr. running his motorcycle business while Junior and Mikey are no longer working at […]
Victory Motorcycles 3rd Quarter Sales Down 56%
Published by October 19th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It’s the turn of Polaris to announce bad news regarding their 2009 On-Road Division, primarily Victory motorcycles, third quarter results. Sales decreased 56 percent during the third quarter of 2009 when compared to the same period in 2008. Victory retail sales to consumers declined more than the industry wide sales of heavyweight cruiser and touring […]
Biketoberfest 2009. Or How Harley-Davidson Depressed Many.
Published by October 18th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In addition to the overall economy, 2 parameters influence rally attendance. Gas price and weather. The way to know that gas price is no more an issue this year in Daytona is that nobody talk about it anymore. Weather was almost perfect, sunny and extremely warm on Thursday & Friday then with lower much more comfortable […]
Lorenzo Lamas. Eddie Trotta. Day One For An Icon.
Published by October 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.Friday in Daytona started by quick text message exchanges between Lorenzo Lamas, business partner Chad Greulach, Eddie Trotta and myself so that we could resolve our Biketoberfest schedule conflicts for an unveiling of Icon, the 1st limited edition model of the Lorenzo Cycles line. We all ended up on time at Eddie’s big rig on International […]
Willie’s Biketoberfest Chopper Time
Published by October 16th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Show was my 1st pit stop in Daytona. Thousands of others had the same idea. Seems that it is the 1st place to stop by not only to look at bikes but also to take the pulse of the industry and of Biketoberfest. I announced to many the unfortunate news about Buell […]
As you already know, a very emotional and visibly exhausted Erik Buell confirmed this morning Harley-Davidson decision to end Buell Motorcycles (see video). And today I feel a lot for somebody that I admire for pursuing his dream during 26 years. In business, for good or bad reasons, commercial and/or economical, some dreams have to […]
Harley-Davidson Stopping Buell Motorcycles Production, Putting MV Agusta For Sale.
Published by October 15th, 2009 in Builders and Events.This morning, Harley-Davidson announced its 3rd quarter results, and unveiled that production of Buell motorcycles are immediately discontinued and that the company will look for a buyer for MV Augusta. Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc. Wandell stated “Moving forward our strategy is designed to strengthen Harley-Davidson for long-term growth and deliver results through increased […]
Harley-Davidson Art Of Rebellion Exhibition
Published by October 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Want to manage and positively enrich the content of the rebellious image of the Harley-Davidson biker? All marketing people will tell you. It’s easy. Organize an art exhibition tour mixing a display of your gas tanks wildly painted by rock poster artists with some of your “rebel” motorcycles.
On My Way To Daytona Biketoberfest 2009
Published by October 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.Tomorrow morning at 6 am I will be on my way to Daytona for the 18th edition of Daytona Biketoberfest. And during the 220 miles trip north to my destination I will probably think again of the year 1992, the 1st edition to which I participated. As the event objectives were, every following year we […]
New Ducati Hypermotard 796. Under $10,000?
Published by October 14th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The latest Ducati street machine will be in dealerships in November. And it seems that it will be priced under $10,000 USD. Not bad for a model of Italian engineering able to keep up with the rest of the pack thanks to a 82 horsepower engine producing 55.7 ft-pounds of torque to move a lightweight […]
New Reality TV Show With Detroit Bros
Published by October 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.Producer Tom Beers think that that Detroit’s rusty aesthetic has a large audience appeal and that the city has a lot to be proud of regarding everything on wheels. And I agree. It’s official, the Discovery Channel is going to run a 13-episode series on James and Dave Kaye, the 2 brothers who founded Detroit […]
Lightning Rod Retro Racer Winner
Published by October 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It Happened on September 27-28 in Panama City, Florida during the 9th Annual Thunder Beach Rally, whose reputation is being “The Most Biker Friendly Free Rally In the US”. The 2 Boys of Lightning Rod Motorcycles, Steve Carr and Rick Bonin, brought 4 custom bikes with hope to go back home with maybe one trophy. […]
Tom Zimberoff About The New Art Of The Chopper Exhibition
Published by October 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today I was in Ocala, FL where I joined Art Of The Chopper books author and museum curator Tom Zimberoff and my friend custom builder Vince Doll from Redneck Engineering, for a press conference to debut the new AOTC Exhibition featuring 30 top of the line custom motorcycles and Tom’s black & white builders’ photography. […]
Love Ride 26, slated for October 25, has been canceled. The announcement was made by Love Ride founder Oliver Shokouh, who cited the weak economy as the reason for the event’s cancellation. In place of the usual event, Glendale Harley, Home of the Love Ride, is sponsoring an autograph session with Peter Fonda and free […]
The Mustang Legend Returns. Steve Seidner Launches California Scooter Co.
Published by October 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.More than ever, I love to hear about a new venture. Today I announce that Steve Seidner, the founder and President of Pro-One has now started California Scooter Co. With three new models, the Classic, Greaser and Babydoll priced at MSRP $4,995. Steve’s scooters take a vintage look into the 21st century and offer the […]
Steve Seidner’s California Scooters And The Mustang Legacy
Published by October 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For those who are too young to know and for those who forgot, below is the story of the Mustang Scooter Company. Steve Seidner and his new venture California Scooter Co. are honored to continue the legacy of the original Mustang Scooter (see article above) and to offer to a new generation the legend that […]
Harley-Davidson Rolls Out Plans In India
Published by October 7th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In addition to those originally planned in Punjab, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, Harley-Davidson is now looking to open dealerships in some more India cities. Harley-Davidson India managing director Anoop Prakash said that all cities making business sense will be studied. You have until November 2nd to submit your application. For now, all 15 […]
Every year there is a study made by Interbrand Agency and published by Fortune Magazine to rank the valuation of the 100 “Best Global Brands” in the world. Interbrand rates the companies that run businesses on at least 3 continents. Because the state of the “word economy” worsened in 2008, the overall value of these […]
Street Chopper Magazine’s 40th Anniversary Feature Bike
Published by October 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.40 years in business! Bring the Bubbly. But not before you finish a 70’s style chopper build. Yes, this October, Street Chopper Magazine 40th anniversary issue will do a cover feature on this bike built with parts coming from the who’s who of the industry. And I must say that if I had to pick […]
Broken Spoke’s Daytona Biketoberfest Party
Published by October 4th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It will be the Broken Spoke Saloon last bash of 2009 and you don’t want to miss it if you participate to Bikertoberfest. Those of you who missed (or loved!) Foghat in Sturgis will have a chance to seem them again on Friday, October 16th.
The New Springfield Museum. Sneak Peek Video.
Published by October 4th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Doors will open saturday October 10th. The brand new Museum Of Springfield History will feature the city’s rich history first automobile (a Rolls Royce built in 1899) to more than two dozen Indian motorcycles. Here is a sneak peak video from the local TV station. Springfield Museum.
