Jerry W. Cole has been named the Sturgis Rally & Events Director. Mr. Cole was selected after an extensive recruitment and selection process that received interest from many highly qualified and experienced applicants with local, regional, national and even international experience. Mr. Cole’s professional career encompasses both municipal and not-for-profit organizations with an emphasis on events […]
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Jerry W. Cole Named Sturgis Rally & Events Director
Published by December 5th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Renewable Fuel Standard A Risk To Motorcycles
Published by December 4th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Highlights From a PR From AMA. The American Motorcyclist Association reported this week that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements. The new standard mandates widespread availability of higher-ethanol fuel blends, such as E15, which increase the risk of misfueling for motorcycles and all-terrain-vehicles. As you might be […]
Bonham’s Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction. January 7, 2016
Published by December 2nd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Many rare and highly significant motorcycles of international importance have been consigned. These shown below and many more motorcycles from America, Great Britain, Europe and Japan will be offered Thursday, January 7th at Bally’s Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. This auction is expected to be yet another record-making sale with bidders participating […]
Man Loses In Appeal Lawsuit Claiming BMW Motorcycle Gave Him An Extended Erection. Looks like BMW is not the most exciting brand. BMW has triumphed over a lawsuit claiming one of their bikes left a man with a 2 day long erection. The biker in question claimed an acute case of priapism, or painfully prolonged […]
40 Indian Motorcycle Dealers To Compete To Build The Best Custom Scout
Published by December 1st, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The competition is called “Project Scout. Build A Legend” The program gives select dealers a high-profile forum to showcase their passion for Indian Motorcycle and their team’s talent by building a custom Indian® Scout®. There are no rules or restrictions on bike theme, cost or build style, although entrants must utilize a 2016 Indian Scout […]
America’s Queen Of Speed Valerie Thompson To Return To NHRA And Land Speed Racing in 2016
Published by December 1st, 2015 in Editorial and Events.America’s Queen of Speed Valerie Thompson is combining forces with Star Racing and Chris Rivas for 2016 NHRA season. A Seven-time land speed record holder, she plans to compete for a full season of NHRA drag racing next year with a Star Racing built Pro Stock Motorcycle as an independent team owner and driver. Thompson […]
2015-2016 Triumph Bonneville Reborn Tour Schedule
Published by November 26th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.* Denotes an off-site event. All other events will be held at a Triumph dealership.
Super Hooligans Flat Track Race In Las Vegas. Results.
Published by November 24th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Because most of you has shown interest in these Super Hooligans Flat Track Race last Saturday November 21 in Las Vegas in which for the 1st time 5 slightly modified Indian Scouts were on the starting line, below are the results.
Polaris Chairman & CEO Scott Wine Receives IAVA Award For Ongoing Support Of Newest Generation Of Military Veterans
Published by November 24th, 2015 in Events.Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) presented Polaris Chairman and CEO Scott Wine, a U.S. Navy veteran, with the 2015 IAVA Civilian Leadership Award in recognition of Victory Motorcycles’ contributions as a strategic partner to IAVA. Wine, a 1989 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, received the award at the ninth annual IAVA Heroes […]
Sturgis. Judge’s Ruling Clears The Road for Fort Meade Way Construction
Published by November 24th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Yesterday, Circuit Judge Jerome Eckrich denied an application for a Writ of Mandamus filed by a group opposing completion of Fort Meade Way. The Meade County road project offers an alternative route between I-90 Exit 37 and Highways 34 and 79, connecting Fort Meade Veterans Hospital, Bear Butte, and the rally campgrounds and concert venues […]
Reveal Of The RSD-Built Indian Scout Sixty Super Hooligan Racers
Published by November 20th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening November 19 at 7.30 p.m. at the Port Of Los Angeles, in the presence of top Indian executives, of members of the press and of select VIP’s, 5 Roland Sands Design (RSD) built custom Indian Scout Sixty Hooligan bikes were revealed. It was followed by a live demonstration of the 5 Scout Sixty […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by November 20th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Legal.Harley Davidson CEO Wants Net-Zero Greenhouse Emissions By 2050. Many influential CEO’s have already committed to a global goal of net-zero greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 and urged other business leaders to match this ambition by committing to bold long-term targets. Harley-Davidson joined the group of the world’s biggest car and motorcycle makers who promised to make bold […]
Erik Buell Racing Manufacturing Assets Going Back For Auction On December 10, 2015.
Published by November 19th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Erik buell saga continues. After being dropped in 2009 after 10 years spent with Harley-Davidson , Buell Motorcycles founder Erik Buell started his own independent company Erik Buell Racing (EBR) The new company abruptly shut down in April 2015 with reportedly 20.8 million in assets and 20.4 million in payable bills and other liabilities […]
Victory Motorcycles Reveals New Production Engine Based On Project 156. Will Power Upcoming 1200cc New Victory.
Published by November 18th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In Milan, at the EICMA international trade and consumer motorcycle show, Victory Motorcycles today revealed the production version of the engine that powered Project 156 up Pikes Peak this summer, and will power an upcoming 1200cc class motorcycle. The liquid-cooled four-valve engine has a 60-degree vee angle, utilizing double overhead cams that promise to make […]
Indian Motorcycle Unveils The Smaller Displacement Scout Sixty. The Most Powerful Motorcycle In Its Class. Only $8,999.00.
Published by November 18th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.There is no doubt that all over the world there is a rich appetite for dynamic, smaller displacement bikes. The Scout Sixty joins the Indian Scout family with sixty cubic inches of displacement, the most powerful in its class with a peak 78 hp and 65 ft/lbs of torque in North America and offered at […]
Ducati Unveiled The Scrambler Sixty2. The Lowest Capacity And Most Affordable Ducati.
Published by November 17th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At the ongoing EICMA show ((Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori) in Milano Italy, Ducati just unveiled 7 new motorcycles, included the much anticipated Sixty2, the most affordable model of the Ducati lineup. Much of Ducati’s recent resurgence is attributed to the popular Scrambler. In Milano, 2 new Scramblers were unveiled: the Scrambler Flat Track […]
Triumph America Aggressive Marketing Strategy. No Interest Charges And No Payments Until April 2016 On Select New Triumph Models.
Published by November 17th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles America is introducing The “Great Escape” program, offering qualified customers no interest charges and no payments until April 2016 when purchasing select new Triumph motorcycles. This promotional offer is effective immediately and will end on January 31, 2016. Buyers of any new model year 2015 or prior Triumph motorcycle can still enjoy the […]
Triumph’s Bonneville Reborn Tour To Begin In The US November 19.
Published by November 14th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Triumph Motorcycles America announced the launch of the Bonneville Reborn Tour set to begin next week. The tour will stop at unique venues, consumer motorcycle shows and Triumph dealerships across the U.S. and Canada to showcase the iconic new line of Bonneville motorcycles. It all kicks off in downtown Los Angeles, Calif. at The Theatre […]
Netherlands Big Twin Expo Is Benelux Custom Motorcycle Mayhem. Video (Part 2)
Published by November 13th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.35th Sturgis Buffalo Chip Anniversary. American Bad Ass Kid Rock To Perform On The Chip Wolfman Jack Stage.
Published by November 13th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis rally may seem far away, but the Buffalo Chip is already selling campground spots, planning activities and booking your favorite bands to perform next summer. Sturgis Buffalo Chip President Rod (Woody) Woodruff is thrilled to tell you that for the 35th anniversary in 2016, one of the Buffalo Chip’s most requested acts of […]
Netherlands Big Twin Expo Is Benelux Custom Motorcycle Mayhem (Part 1)
Published by November 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.The Benelux – the politico-economic union of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg – has his own big custom motorcycle event held each year in the city of Rosmalen, Netherlands. With the appealing slogan :Anything Goes”, Big Twin Magazine – the only remaining motorcycle magazine written in Dutch language – is able to attract custom builders, […]
Kenny Price, Founder And CEO Of Samson exhaust Has Come Out Of Retirement. Soon after the move to Sturgis, Kenny decided to retire and hand over business operations to the team. In doing so production suffered, and in turn, deliverability, innovation, and new products also suffered. Now he is back at the helm to pump […]
Veterans Rode Victory Motorcycles In The New York City Veterans Day Parade
Published by November 11th, 2015 in Builders and Events.Harley-Davidson and Indian, but also Victory gets associated with celebrating and supporting the US veterans and all our troops. Today November 11, Victory Motorcycles participated in the New York City Veterans Day Parade alongside their partner organization the “Iraq Afghanistan Veterans Association” (IAVA) Some IAVA Members rode Victory Motorcycles in the parade. The IAVA is […]
Indian Motorcycle Announces 2nd Annual Veterans Charity Ride To Sturgis.
Published by November 11th, 2015 in Builders and Events.Today is Veterans Day and Indian Motorcycle takes this celebration to announce its sponsorship and support of the second annual Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. The event is focused on raising awareness and support for America’s severely wounded and injured veterans. The epic ride will depart Los Angeles on July 30, 2016 en route to […]
