MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” is the latest in a series of award-winning exhibits at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the country’s premier showcase of motorcycling heritage and history, has revealed the names of more than 25 significant personalities and groups to be featured in this upcoming exhibition. It […]
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Motorcycle Hall OF Fame Adds to Celebrity Exhibit
Published by April 19th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today Thursday, Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) warned that it would reduce production, lay off hundreds of workers and report full year earnings well below its forecast. Harley-Davidson is a strong, quality company that used to grow rapidly. Now it’s still a strong, quality company that will grow more slowly. The company expects earnings to fall 15 […]
World’s Largest Biker Pool At Sturgis Broken Spoke Campground
Published by April 17th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.Sturgis Bike Week is in 105 days. Do you know where you are going to sleep? And swim after a long day riding the Black Hills, the Badlands, checking the bikes in bike shows and the girls at the Broken Spoke Saloon? The Broken Spoke Campground at Sturgis County line is back for the 2008 […]
‘There is a Very Bad piece of legislation pending in the Florida Legislature it is Senate Bill 1992. It affects everyone who operates a vehicle not just motorcycle riders. Even if you agree with part of the bill Please examine all of it. This is Not Good For Florida Motorist and Motorcyclist. It is very […]
The Horse Backstreet Choppers Announces Sturgis Bike Show
Published by April 16th, 2008 in Builders, Customs and Events.The Horse Backstreet Chopper Magazine organizes bike shows looking like no others. The reason is that their objective is to encourage, recognize, support and reward the average Joes working day jobs and then burning the midnight oil building bikes in their garages. A lot of creativity without spending a ton of money. It will be […]
Indian Motorcycle News From Outside The Reality Distortion Field
Published by April 15th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Since 2004 Stellican’s acquisition of the Indian Motorcycle brand, and until now, we heard nothing from its executives. No information can lead to widespread rumors and distortion. Add to this the fact that Indian Motorcycle is an iconic brand over charged with a mix of nostalgia and emotion, that most of us have witnessed several […]
Exclusive. Indian Motorcycle Company Chairman Stephen Julius Breaks The Silence.
Published by April 14th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As you all know, I just spent a full day at the new Indian Motorcycle factory. I will start posting tomorrow all what I learned about the company, the executive team, the business plan and the new models. On your behalf, I asked a lot of questions and will publish the answers. I came back […]
You Can Own Leroy-Thompson “La Chicana”
Published by April 14th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Leroy-Thompson is raffling off their Horse Smoke-Out VII entry: “La Chicana” with the proceeds to beneficiate Ohio S.W.A.T Team. As you probably know, S.W.A.T Teams are composed of specialty police officers trained to respond to high-risk situations ranging from hostage negotiations to serving high-risk warrants to terrorist incident. Odds of winning are just 1 in […]
Very Important Florida Motorcycle Legislature Alert
Published by April 13th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.Freedom Fighter Rogue (Member Hall Of Fame) alerts you about Florida Senate Bill 802 and its companion House Bill 137 (which includes confiscation of vehicle for traffic offense). Rogue requests that all concerned motorcycle riders contact Florida Legislators and request that Senate Bill 802 NOT BE ALLOWED TO BECOME LAW. There is also Senate Bill […]
Custom Chrome Europe 2008 Dealer Show.
Published by April 13th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With a powerful and extraordinary Bikes Show, Dealer Show and European Championship of Custom Bike-Building, the 2008 edition of the CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE DEALER SHOW in Germany topped last year’s record results in terms of attending dealers, visitors and number of show competitors. The quality of the motorcycles exhibited blew everybody’s mind as 100 never […]
The soon to be opened Harley-Davidson Museum is creating business opportunities in Milwaukee Tim Dixon of Dixon Development is about to open the industry’s first modern luxury boutique hotel geared toward the segment of motorcycle enthusiasts. Located in downtown Milwaukee, the Iron Horse Hotel will offer a blend of […]
Indian Motorcycle Pre-Launch Press Tour
Published by April 10th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.So, when you will read this, I will be in Kings Mountain, NC ready to meet with the Executive Team of Indian Motorcycle. Thank you for all the comments you made and questions you asked (although some went way off topic) and I will relay your concerns and interrogations. As an introduction to the post(s) I […]
New S&S Engine/Horse Magazine Chopper Show.
Published by April 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Up to 200 bikes will compete in this new bike show on June 28 in the middle o the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration held at the Oktoberfest Grounds in La Crosse, Wisconsin June 27-29. The show will be held at the La Crosse Speedway and unusually, but logically in this case, there will be no […]
Artistry In Iron Master Builders Championship
Published by April 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.One of the highlights of Las Vegas Bike Fest (October 2-5th), is a bike show called “Artistry In Iron”. This show is not like the other shows you know because it’s one of the very few competitions in the world where 25 “Master Builders” are selected and invited to show only one custom bike, then […]
Hot. A New Sturgis Broken Spoke Saloon Campground With Swimsuit Required.
Published by April 7th, 2008 in Editorial and Events.The internationally famous Sturgis Bar and The Target Companies (who have built camps all over the globe) teamed up to create the greatest biker campground with the world’s largest biker pool! During the next rally you will be able to stay in a world class campground featuring all the amenities needed to make your trip […]
On My Way To The New Indian Motorcycle Factory
Published by April 7th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Thursday April 10, I am flying to Charlotte then will be picked up at the airport and travel 30 minutes away to Kings Mountain, the home of the new Indian Motorcycle Company. There, I will meet with Chairman Stephen Julius and all his team, listen to their business […]
Meet With The Next Master Builders Of Motorcycles
Published by April 4th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend was the Donnie Smith Bike Show in St-Paul, Minnesota. A great show by itself, but during this event there was another competition called the Chopper Class Challenge: high school students from 6 different schools were competing with custom bikes that they designed, fabricated and built during […]
What Did You Think About The Pinks TV Show?
Published by April 3rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hope that last evening you watched the TV show Pinks on Speed. Adam Chandler from Chandler Originals racing Mike Beland from A1 Cycles. Mike won the bragging rights…and Adam’s bike. But what matters is that they had a great time shooting the show, that they proved that custom builders […]
On The Scene First Pictures Of “Open Mind”
Published by April 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.They are not of professional quality, but these first pictures taken during the AMD European Championship in Germany give you an idea of what this bike is all about. Built by Thunderbike Germany. Almost everything is one-off. But I notice (my original pics are much bigger) 2 American parts: a "Rapid" Headlight and Taillight from Crime Scene […]
Bike Sketch Of 2008 AMD European Championship Winner
Published by April 1st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I promise. I will publish as soon as available the picture of “Open Mind”, the custom bike built by Thunderbike Germany (Andreas Bergerforth & crew). So, as a teaser, I show you the initial sketch, a fusion of old and new style, a style being very popular right now. And trust me, it looks very […]
Harley-Davidson Museum Will Open In July
Published by April 1st, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davidson Museum is set to open in July and announced a new membership program and ticket pricing for the museum. Harley-Davidson Inc. is offering museum membership starting as low as $40 a year and those who join by June 1 will be invited to a pre-grand opening preview of the museum, subject to capacity […]
Laughlin River Run Set For April 23-27
Published by April 1st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The event brings about 60,000 people and nearly as many motorcycles to the Colorado River valley area to enjoy the concerts, events and attractions that have made the Laughlin event the largest ride-in motorcycle rally in the West. This year’s Laughlin River Run will include a custom bike show and competition, a poker run, the […]
TV Show Pinks. Lose The Race. Lose Your Bike.
Published by March 31st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You have watched the Pinks TV show on the Speed Channel and you know the gig. Usually 2 hot cars (but now 2 motorcycles), 2 proud owners competing against one another in high stakes drag races. The races are real. Emotions run high. And the loser walks home after giving his drive (ride) to the […]
Something New For The 3rd Sturgis Builders Breakfast.
Published by March 29th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 3rd Annual Sturgis Builders Breakfast will take place 10AM Tuesday, August 5th 2008 at the Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle Street. The event will include a live auction and will benefit Make A Wish, South Dakota. Tickets are for sale online beginning April 1st at Baker Drivetrain. But […]
Have you ever seen 500 women riding together? Only if you watched the March parade going from Atlanta to Daytona and led by Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of one of the Harley-Davidson company’s founders. The event had for objective to raise money for MDA (muscular Dystrophy Association) and these women riders we able to get $67,000 […]
A Master Link To Sell US Parts Abroad
Published by March 27th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Events.This post directed to professionals, dealers, manufacturers, custom builders who wish to sell their unique custom motorcycle parts abroad. The idea comes from Colleen Swartz that a lot of us know from her career as a professional motorcycle photographer and writer. She created "MasterLink International", a business model to create an international market for custom […]
