As I stated before in several posts, Europe seems to be the most promising motorcycle market for US companies for the next few years. Helped by a low dollar losing 60% of its value against the Euro since the introduction of the Euro in 2000, US companies in and out of industry consider the old […]
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Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties To Open In Europe
Published by August 26th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.The World´s Greatest Motorcycle Rides On A Saxon Motorcycle
Published by August 26th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Saxon Motorcycles was chosen by the Travel Channel for their new TV Show “The World’s Greatest Rides”. The series is about riding the most scenic routes of the USA and Europe. In the first two episodes Henry Cole makes his rides through the American deserts on a Saxon Firestorm. Saxon Motorcycles presents summaries of the […]
No Excuse. Take Her With You.
Published by August 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Of course you noticed. Most custom motorcycles are conceived for a solo rider. Big Bear Choppers has decided to take 2 of their models, the “Devil’s Advocate” and the “Venom Pro Street” and to configure them with a 2-up design. Evidently strong struts are used to support the rear fender and the seats include a […]
For Dallas Cowboys Fans And For Charity
Published by August 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.Strokers Dallas is organizing a raffle of this Dallas Cowboys themed custom Softail Harley-Davidson. The bike was purchased by Miller Lite and customized by Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas.
Custom Frame. You Think It. Rolling Thunder Makes It Right.
Published by August 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Events and Frames.Like me you have seen (hope not experienced) too many beautiful bad/dangerous custom motorcycle frames. Too often, very good ideas turn into disasters because frame integrity is sacrificed for creativity. You don’t improvise yourself motorcycle frame manufacturer. Bring your ideas, but let the pros produce them. A few years ago, when frame expert Rolling Thunder […]
40 customers, including non US clients based in New Zealand, say they paid Mid West Choppers from Illinois and its owner Chip Miyler a total of US $1.2 million for custom bikes but did not receive them before the company went bankrupt in October 2005. The indictment is also about Miyler applying for a bank loan […]
Harley-Davidson is Recalling About 47500 2008 Motorcycles
Published by August 20th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling 2008 FLTR. FLHR, FLHP, FLHX. FLHPE, FLHRC, FLHRSE4, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE3, FLHTP models. The recall is due to a problem with the cracking of the fuel filter shell. It may creates a loss of fuel pressure which could make the motorcycle fail to start or to stall in traffic when […]
Update From The New Crocker Motorcycle Company.
Published by August 20th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.“Hi Cyril, Sorry I have not been in touch more but have had my hands full getting Crocker back on track. Crocker Motorcycle Company has now moved past the “shareholders fight” and is in the process of relocating to it’s new home in Los Angeles, about 10 miles from the original factory on Venice Blvd […]
Winners Of Sturgis Metzeler Custom Bike Contest
Published by August 20th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.Dozens of radical customs took the stage, showing off new trends and wild designs from coast to coast. The Best of Show prize winner was Todd Silicato of Todds Cycle, Huntington Beach, California. Todd’s win has earned him: inclusion in the Metzeler Master Builder poster series and 2009 Metzeler Ad Campaign, a three-day apprenticeship with […]
Las Vegas being Las Vegas, a lot of entertainment, concerts and parties are scheduled during BikeFest (October 2 to 5). Many of these have discounted tickets/entry fees or free entry for Las Vegas BikeFest registrants, so be sure you get registered soon by going HERE.
Sturgis Rally 2008. Record Custom Motorcycle Sales?
Published by August 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jeff Nicklus, President of Jeff Nicklus Customs (Desperado) gave me his feed back on the 2008 edition of the Sturgis Rally. “Cyril, just bringing you up to speed from my standpoint. Hope all is well with you and yours. The crowds were indeed down from 30-50% over 2 years ago, however, I believe that worked […]
As you already know through my Blog, Roger Goldammer won for the 3rd time the title of AMD World Champion. He will tell you that the reason he won again the 3rd edition is probably because his new awesome custom is ALSO a motorcycle that you can race on the Bonneville Salts. This picture is 1 […]
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Options To Curtail Rallies
Published by August 16th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.Fast news from Myrtle Beach where the City Council has been given 33 pages of options to curtail motorcycle rallies. As a reminder the city raised property taxes to finance several studies on the consequences of getting rid of the Spring rally and the Atlantic Bikefest during the weekend of Memorial day. The Sun News […]
Another contest organized by Harley-Davidson to promote female riding. The factory is searching for female film makers who can capture in a short film the sense of empowerment, freedom and adventure that is inherent when women get behind the handlebars of their very own Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. The film of no longer than 2 minutes must […]
Russian Suzuki ATX For Super Computing
Published by August 14th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Don’t worry. You will never see this brightly glowing motorcycle coming down the street. But it’s quite an attention-grabbing piece when the objective was to participate in a competition to build the most original super computer case mod. I like the fact that a motorcycle sparks creativity and inspires individuals designing the most advanced technology. […]
John McCain And Barack Obama About American Motorcycles
Published by August 13th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.I am not sure I want to get political in my Blog, but when both presidential candidates start talking motorcycles, I think it’s worth a post. A new Obama radio ad in Wisconsin, Harley-Davidson home state, is attacking McCain over his statement to bikers in Sturgis. McCain stated: “Not long ago a couple of hundred thousand Berliners […]
The 1st annual ride for Africa to give the poor a working chance will happen in Boston on Sunday, August 24th. The inaugural Rock Ride Boston is the first of a series that will include later Rock Ride Phoenix. Join Steven Tyler of Redwing Motorcycles, and legendary lead of Aerosmith, for a 15 mile escorted […]
Seattle Cop Held In Hells Angels Shooting In Sturgis Bar.
Published by August 11th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.The shooting occurred about 1 a.m. Saturday at “Loud American Roadhouse Bar” on Main Street in Sturgis after a confrontation between members of the Hells Angels and the Iron Pigs, a motorcycle group composed of police officers. An off-duty Seattle police officer who has been detained after a member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club […]
Sturgis Breast Cancer Ride To Benefit Brenda Fox.
Published by August 11th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.“Hello Cyril. What a trip! (In more ways than words express!). Wish you had been there so I could have had the opportunity to thank you in person and I bet down the road I will have that opportunity. I’ll be going to a “wellness center” and undergoing medical treatment, so I wanted to be […]
When you are downtown Sturgis you are watched…by remote controlled video surveillance cameras installed on top of several light poles. Poll done by Rapid City Journal. “What you would have liked John McCain do while visiting the rally”. 1- Cruise down main street on a Harley 47%. 2- Do shots at Gunners 19%. 3- Bunjee jump […]
Another Success For Sturgis 3rd Annual Builders Breakfast
Published by August 7th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On August 5th at the Sturgis Broken Spoke Saloon over 20 renowned motorcycle Builders joined forces to raise money for South Dakota Make A Wish Foundation. Because of an anticipated lighter crowd at Sturgis this year, the Builders Breakfast was not sure what to expect from an attendance perspective. But with a “can-do” state of […]
You read first it in my Blog in May. Residents of Myrtle Beach got fed up with incidents during the spring rally and wanted the city to shut it down. Myrtle Beach even approved a property tax increase earlier this year to fund efforts aimed at eliminating the rallies. But the city council just proposed […]
Crowds attending this year’s event are way down. The consensus is from 30% to 50%, which make it a better rally for participants to be able to move around…but not good for vendors. Only McCain & Kiss were able to create huge traffic jams on Monday evening.
Bikes, babes, beer and famous builders all under one roof. During the Sturgis rally Thunder Road is one of the best places to go to watch and be seen. This year’s combines all the Sturgis essentials: Sunday August 3rd – Trike Wars: The Battle of Three Trike and Sidecar Show. Monday August 4th – 2ndAnnual […]
Indian Motorcycle Rolls Off Its First 2009 Chief Vintage
Published by August 4th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It happened the 3rd week of July. The Kings Mountain Indian Motorcycle plant rolled off its 1st 2009 production Chief Vintage. And this picture of Chairman Stephen Julius sitting on the number one with all his factory team behind him immortalizes a new historic step of the Indian Motorcycle saga.
Harley-Davidson In Rapid City. What’s Going On?
Published by August 3rd, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The main events organized by Harley-Davidson in Rapid City include: 1- The Harley-Davidson New Product Show (Aug. 2 from noon – 5 p.m., Aug. 3-9 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) inside the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center will feature new 2009 Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles, Genuine Motor Accessories and Motor Clothes merchandise, Muscular Dystrophy Association […]
