“Rogue” (Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005) followed the legal process since day one and was in Court on Friday August 14 during the sentencing of Billy Lane. Below he expresses his opinion regarding some important facts that he states have been kept aside and consequently influenced negatively Brevard County Circuit Judge Robert Burger sentencing decision. On […]
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Billy Lane Screwed By Brevard County Kangaroo Court System? One Man’s Opinion.
Published by August 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bonneville Speed Trials. Swiss Attack.
Published by August 16th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Bonneville BUB Speed Trials are scheduled August 30th to September 3rd. A crew to watch is Team Swiss Performance with an impressive lineup of riders for the premier motorcycle Land Speed Record event: No less than 6 different motorcycles with 4 riders from Switzerland, accompanied by Leslie Porterfield, the formerly fastest female rider on […]
Not America, but in India, probably the most dangerous place on earth to ride a motorcycle between cars and cows. If you have been there, you know what I mean. On request of his father 3-year old Azeem Khan has been granted a motorcycle license by a panel of Indian judges. Very optimistic and irresponsible […]
LC Fabrications Triumph TT Deluxe
Published by August 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Among the participants in the Free Style Class of the 2009 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building, I like very much this bike and I know why. A somewhat unusual design, a Triumph engine (Bonneville 865 cc) and transmission, a Girder front end, a mini conical drum front brake, Jackshaft mounted drum in the rear, inverted […]
This Sunday August 16 is Utah’s biggest motorcycle event, the annual “Ride 4 Fallen Officers” organised by Dave Tuomisto, owner of Timpanogos Harley-Davidson in Lindon, Utah, Last year ride attracted some 170 law enforcement officers on their motorcycles and 2500 bikers, parading from the impressive Timpanogos HD Shop (75 % recycled from the ruins of […]
Breaking News. Billy Lane Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison.
Published by August 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This morning a 9 a.m. Billy Lane was in court in Viera, Florida to hear sentencing regarding the vehicular homicide case in connection with a September 4, 2006 crash that left Gerald Morelock dead. (The Live Video of the full Court proceedings and sentencing was online in my Blog all morning). As expected, defense lawyer […]
LIVE VIDEO: Billy Lane Addresses The Court And Sentencing.
Published by August 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Live Video Feed of the full Court proceedings was removed at 11.30 am USA EST after Billy Lane sentencing. These 2 videos are the taped segments of: 1- Billy Lane addressing the Court before sentencing (this page). 2- Circuit Judge Robert Burger announcing sentencing (following page after you make the jump by clicking on blue link under 1st […]
Kris Krome Rolling Piece Of Art
Published by August 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Kris Krome Rolling Piece Of Art When you will read that this custom bike built by Kris Krome Customs was rewarded with a 2nd place in “Freestyle Class” and 1st place in “Metric Class” of the AMD World Championship Of Bike Building, I know very well the kind of reactions that some of you are […]
Confederate “Fighter Combat” To Be Auctioned And Raced At Bonneville Speed Trials.
Published by August 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When 3 weeks ago I introduced you to the Confederate “P120 Fighter Combat” I reported that it was scheduled to be unveiled for the first time to the press and public this very weekend Friday, August 14th at the Quail Motorsports Gathering during the 2009 Pebble Beach Car Week, and then be offered for auction […]
Brough Superior Motorcycles Are Back. A Fascinating Tale.
Published by August 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Brough Superior is back with 2 models and will debut August 14-16th at the legendary 2009 Pebble Beach Concours. Their very high quality fabrication, fit and finish gave Brough Superior the deserved titled of “Rolls Royce Of Motorcycles”.
Winner Modified Harley-Davidson Class At AMD World Championship
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With a Harley Panhead, you go either way. A faithful restoration or a radical make over A shop called “Hot Dreams” of Marbella (gorgeous Spanish city in the Malaga region famous for its wines, but it’s another stoty) went the full custom way to compete in Sturgis in the Modified Harley Class, this ear sponsored […]
Lorenzo Lamas And Ralph Randolph Stop Their Collaboration.
Published by August 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I had the insider information on Tuesday of the Sturgis Rally (thank you GS & MB). Ralph just called yesterday evening and asked me to make it official in my Blog. Ralph Randolph, owner of Knockout Motorcycle Company announces his split from Lorenzo Lamas Cycles.
2009 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. The Runners-Up. Number 2 To 6.
Published by August 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Behind each custom motorcycle there is more than 1 man to bring his talent to the machine. But at least, I am able to show you the face of the boss of each 5 runners-up in the “Free Style” Category (there are other classes). From left to right and top to bottom. #2 Kris Krome […]
Steven Tyler Stage Fall At Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Published by August 10th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.I have no comment…except that the stage catwalk is 6 feet high.
AMD World Championship Of Custom Bike Building Top 3 Winners
Published by August 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As I told you this past week, for the 1st time since the inception of the competition in 2004. an American was voted World Champion by his fellow competitors. All along these 2 coming weeks I will introduce you in pictures with the winners in each class category. Here the picture of the 3 top […]
Written by Rogue, Sturgis Freedom Fighters, Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Member 2005 “Steven Tyler made a total ass of himself in Sturgis. Tuesday evening he attended Michael Lichter’s Rebel Rousers VIP Event and had trouble navigating around the room, and to me appeared to be under the influence of something. As he was trying to […]
2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Trike
Published by August 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.2010 Models: FLHXXX Street Glide® Trike Harley-Davidson describes it as a lean, stripped-down, hot-rod styling to the three-wheel category. So, what do you get for a MSRP of $27,000? A frame and associated chassis structure and geometry engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle. A […]
Jesse James Is A Dead Man. His Hydrogen Powered World Record And The VMAX.
Published by August 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.The final show of the season. Shot on location at El Mirage Dry Lake in Southern California where he beat the controversial Hydrogen Powered World Record, Jesse pilots the VMAX on several high speed runs. The VMAX impressed Jesse who has ridden just about everything with big horsepower and wheels. Following his ride on the V […]
Although the rally will officially end this Sunday evening, plenty of bikers had their fun and have already left Western South Dakota for the ride home. The number of participants seems to be about the same than in 2008. As of today Saturday, 6th official day of the event, one biker has died in a […]
2010 Buell 1125CR Modern Cafe Racer
Published by August 8th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It is Erik Buell’s vision of a modern day Cafe Racer to blend class-leading performance with sinister styling and a wicked attitude to push the boundaries of the streetfighter category. In a few words, a stripped down, raw and aggressive package. The Buell 1125CR model combines the 146-hp, liquid-cooled Helicon 1125 cc V-Twin engine with […]
South Dakota summer weather is always unpredictable. And going from 95F with blue skies to hail storm in one hour and back to 95F is not unusual (I experienced hail while riding Custer Park a few years ago.It hurts…). But the 2009 rally has been plagued by more storms than usual.
Sturgis Legends Ride Raises $61,000 for Charities
Published by August 7th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.As I related in a former post “Showbiz On Wheels For Charities”, last Monday August 3rd about 350 bikes and 500 riders took part in the annual Legends Ride hosted by the Legendary Buffalo Chip. A record-breaking $61,600 was raised to benefit a number of Black Hills Charities including the Black Hills Children’s Home and […]
Dave Cook 1st American To Win AMD World Championship Of Bike Building
Published by August 7th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Dave Cook 1st American To Win AMD World Championship Of Bike Building Not bad for somebody who decided to become a full-time Custom Builder only in 2002 (after being a semi=pro during a dozen of years). As soon as the custom bikes were setup under the giant white tent of the 2009 AMD World Championship […]
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was reportedly taken to a hospital on Thursday after falling from stage during a concert at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Tyler, 59 fell while entertaining the crowd by dancing around after the sound system failed during the song ”Love In an Elevator,’ Tyler was on the stage’s catwalk when he tottered […]
For Sale. Evel Knievel’s Ferrari Daytona Spyder
Published by August 5th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.Are you a fan of Evel Knievel? Do you love Ferraris? Do you collect cars? This 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder, chassis number 16835, was formerly owned by famed motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel who, after suffering his famous crash attempting to jump the fountains of Caesar’s Palace, was no longer able to get into […]
2009 Sturgis Rally. Is It Trike Week?
Published by August 5th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the past 2 decades, Harley-Davidson has successfully marketed its bikes to baby-boomers. And you know the problem: boomers are graying. Consequence, some of those older riders quit riding or ride much less and buy less motorcycles. Harley buyers were an average age of 38 in the early 90’s, and now 50! Just observe the […]
