The AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2008 pictured here in a moving ceremony on Saturday, October 11. Friends, family and fellow enthusiasts were on hand to celebrate the achievements of the 6 new inductees. Back Row (L to R): Rolf Tibblin, Scot Harden, Vaughn Beals. Middle Row: Terry Poovey, Larry Huffman. […]
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New Inductees At The Motorcycle Hall Of Fame
Published by November 1st, 2008 in Editorial and Events.The “Kings Of Hell” rocked the scene during Daytona Biketoberfest. If you were not at the parties this weekend, here what you missed. Have a asskicking rockabilly weekend!
Friday morning. Although I know all Daytona and Ormond Beach secret roads, there is no way you can escape the traffic jam as soon as you arrive ½ mile away from Rossmeyer’s Destination Harley. Just count 45 minutes (if you arrive no later than mid morning) and you get your secure […]
If you are in Daytona, I urge you to stop by the display/working tent of David Uhl. Not disturbed by the heat (it’s 83 F as I write) and the crowd around him, artist David Uhl is completing a new art piece featured here. Yes, it’s the way cops were taking some people to jail, […]
Biketoberfest. First Raising Money For Our Soldiers
Published by October 17th, 2008 in Builders and Events.The recipe for fast raising money. Invite the best of the industry and all media journalists present in Daytona. Let a US soldier speak about his tours to Iraq. Entertain the crowd with a great band and a selection of very hot girls. Auction some great items like excusive […]
“Cyril, Where are the parties?”. It’s the question I get all day long while I am in Daytona. And I am not even a party guy! But I know…So, here another one organized by local based Renegade Biker Magazine. It will happen Friday October 17 at 163 Carswell Avenue, Daytona Beach. You know the drill: […]
Pro Italia is raffling a new 2009 Ducati M696 to benefit the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. Tickets are $25 each (or buy 5 chances for $100) and limited to 500 total. Tickets are available at their online store or Los Angeles showroom. Tickets are available now until October 24th. The winner will be announced on […]
Victory Motorcycles In Germany
Published by October 10th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During these last 2 years I didn’t stop hearing that Europe was the solution for motorcycle and parts manufacturers trying to compensate for sluggish sales in the US. I always agreed, even sharing advice with some of them. During the Intermot Tradeshow in Cologne, Germany Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris Industries, announced plans to […]
Visit Daytona Biketoberfest Limpnickie Lot
Published by October 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last year it was one of the main attractions during Biketoberfest. And I bet that this year it will be the same. A place to see (and be seen) with a display of the new generation of custom builders bikes and parts, some skate boarding, BMX atmosphere and a lot of improvised and not so […]
Second Daytona “Biker Fusion” Is October 16th
Published by October 8th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse will host a second “Biker Fusion” event during Daytona Biketoberfest. Held for the 1st time during the last Daytona Bike Week “Biker Fusion” helps support our troops and attendees will have a chance to see great bikes from some of the industry’s top builders and mingle with the A-list of the […]
Motorcycle Photojournalist Jeff Bartucci visited the H-D Museum and briefly describes what he saw. “The H-D Museum is filled with extraordinary stories of people, culture, products and history compiled from day one. The museum was built near downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the end of Canal St. In fact the street […]
Branscombe Richmond Plays Las Vegas BikeFest
Published by September 30th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.You already know that Las Vegas BikeFest is October 2 to 5th. Friend Branscombe Richmond and his Renegade All Star Band will play october 3 & 4 at 7.30 PM inside Club Tequila at the “Fiesta Rancho Casino & Hotel”. Special guests will include Steven williams from the hit shows “21 Jump Street” & “X […]
Just got a copy of a letter from Mary D. Nichols, Chairman of CARB (California Air Resources Board) inviting “all interested parties” to participate in a discussion for reducing the global warming impacts of under-inflated tires. The objective is to propose new regulations for drivers/riders with tires with a PSI under what is recommended by […]
Below are the 1st semester 2008 data of ABC (Audit Bureau Of Circulation) comparing the main US motorcycle magazines. Please note that 1- Not all magazines subscribe to ABC, and for those mentioned as unaudited the numbers come from the publisher’s own emails to advertisers or from the publisher’s own printed statements. 2-That some magazines […]
8th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest Is October 2-5.
Published by September 13th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.I love this show (it’s Las Vegas, Baby), participated to it and I will try to be present at this 8th edition, at least as a visitor for a change (to celebrate my birthday?). The official Las Vegas Website has a ton of useful info to help you prepare your visit. With very reasonable hotel rates […]
New Interesting Concept. Trike Rentals.
Published by September 13th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As far as I know nobody specializes in trike rentals. Think about it. You want to ride a trike for a few days to see how it feels. Or you just want to ride one during your far-away vacation because it is what you ride back home. Or your companion/partner/wife told you she would feel […]
Myrtle Beach City Council Passes 15 ordinances To Limit Bikers
Published by September 11th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.From Freedom Fighter Rogue, I received the following info. “Myrtle Beach City Council passed 15 city-wide ordinances that they hope will limit bike rallies. These ordinances will apply year-round, but are aimed to limit May’s bike rallies. The ordinances that were passed ranged from a 1 a.m. curfew for underage teenagers to requiring photo identification […]
Indian Motorcycle Flagship Dealership Grand Opening
Published by September 8th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I had the opportunity to see the Indian Charlotte Flagship Dealership while it was still in construction. Great location and superb building that I want to see again now that it’s completed. The Grand Opening Celebration is October 4 and the program includes factory tours (Indian headquarter is close by) starting at 11 AM, a ride […]
Shares Of Harley-Davidson Tumble
Published by September 8th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Stock market analysts state that Harley-Davidson’s sales have slowed in the first two months of the third quarter. The company could post a sales decline percentage for July and August in the “mid-teens,” which would follow an 8.7 percent drop in the second quarter. Of course it is due to a weak consumer environment, which […]
Cliff Gullett Killed At The Bonneville Salt Flats
Published by September 5th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.Cliff Gullett, rider of the Costella-Gullett Motorcycle Streamliner was killed Wednesday afternoon at the Bonneville Salt Flats, after completing his return run. Cliff had 2 runs which qualified for the record in the 500 cc class, but the record will have to be ratified by the governing racing bodies for the event. Cliff Gullett died […]
Harley-Davidson Doing Social Networking On Facebook
Published by September 4th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Facebook, the famous social networking website founded in 2004 has more than 90 million active users worldwide. And of course, Harley-Davidson noticed. The Harley Facebook pages will be updated frequently with exclusive content and official news directly from Harley-Davidson. Visitors can check out national events like Harley-Davidson’s 105th Anniversary Celebration. They can also get the […]
Mid-Evil Motorcycle By Sick Bastard Choppers
Published by September 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.I know, I know. This beast is not to the taste of most. But why it would have to be? Each builder builds what he likes and since it’s the 1st creation by a new shop called “Sick Bastard Choppers” out of North Miami, why not encourage them by a push in my Blog. The […]
While ten of thousands motorcyclists from all over the country and around the world take part in Milwaukee to the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary celebration, CEO Jim Ziemer is showing off his tattoo. Now, I think I know the answer, but can anyone confirm is this tattoo is real or fake? Email me at editor@cyrilhuzeblog.com
Sturgis Broken Spoke Was Rocking With Legend Steven Tyler
Published by August 29th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.The legendary Broken Spoke Campground, home of the World’s Largest Biker Pool, was one of the hottest spots to be during Sturgis Bike Week. If you weren’t at the Broken Spoke Campground then you missed out on a ton of fun, from the free concerts every day and night, to free beer hour daily, and […]
Jesse James is taking the role of a modern-day daredevil in a new Spike TV Series premiering in February 2009. In this series, each week viewers will get to experience Jesse James taking on death-defying physical challenges. With CGI effects, viewers get a taste of the enormity of the stunt preparation, of the stunt itself revealing […]
The Secret Weapon Of Chopper Dave. Killer.
Published by August 27th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Among the custom bikes built to celebrate S&S 50th Anniversary, at least 5 that I would have liked to build. One of them is Chopper Dave’s Secret Weapon that I am featuring here. Dave, as all custom builders, leans toward a certain style of bikes. In his case, as many already know, his preference is […]
