The actor, 51, got a passion for World War II memorabilia since starring in the 2 blockbuster movies “Fury” and “Inglorious Basterds. And since he’s got a love for motorcycles, he bought a 1942 sidecar for £250,000 ($385,000) used by a German reconnaissance unit in Crete. The German Nazis left Crete in 1945 and the 3-wheeler […]
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Actor Brad Pitt Buys Rare Nazi Sidecar For $385,000
Published by September 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley Racers Grab First And Third Place At Roar On The Shore Flat Track Race
Published by September 22nd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Wrecking Crew rider Kenny Coolbeth Jr. dominated the field and a difficult Delaware Speedway race track to score his second win of the season in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track series. On a night when Coolbeth needed a win to keep his 2015 season championship […]
Sister’s Centennial Motorcycle Ride. Then, 2 Women. Now 100 Women Riding Cross Country.
Published by September 20th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Alisa Clickenger of Motorcycle Adventure Group, LLC announces plans for the Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride, July 4-24, 2016, a cross-country motorcycle ride for women. The event will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Adeline and Augusta Van Buren’s historic ride across the United States from New York to San Francisco. In 1916 Adeline and Augusta Van […]
Count Down To Las Vegas BikeFest Bike Shows October 1- 4, 2015
Published by September 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.All these 4 Bike Shows will be on Fremont East at Rally Central during Las Vegas BikeFest Thursday, October 1. Ride In Bike Show. Registration will be open from 2:30pm-6:00pm with the awards presentation at 7:30pm. $20 Entry Fee. Bike Show Classes: Bagger – Antique – Ladies – Stock – Trike – Chopper / Bobber – Metric – Paint – Custom / Pro […]
Profiles In History, an auctioneer of original Hollywood memorabilia, is offering two of the most iconic film and television used motorcycles in their upcoming September 30th and October 1st 2015 live and online auctions. Evel Knievel’s “Stratocycle” from his only feature film Viva Knievel. Henry Winkler “The Fonz ” Happy Days Television Series used Triumph […]
AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Is October 17 During Orlando AIMExpo
Published by September 16th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The Class of 2015 includes road racing champion John Kocinski, off-road racing champion Rodney Smith, former Harley-Davidson CEO Richard Teerlink, entrepreneur and industry patron John Parham, dirt tracker Alex Jorgensen and longtime Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. race team manager Keith McCarty. The event also will honor three-time road racing World Champion Wayne Rainey as the […]
Best Of Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show At European Bike week In Austria
Published by September 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following a week of great sunny weather, of riding and partying, the Custom Chrome Europe Ride-In Bike Show exceeded all expectations with 62 participants. The CCE show is one of the highlights of European Bike Week at Faak. Craftsmanship and manufacturing quality of all bikes exhibited was outstanding. And the winners are…(Photography @ H. Roesler) […]
Full Throttle Saloon Fire Ruled Accidental. Reason For Absence Of Water Systems Explained.
Published by September 14th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives national response team in Sturgis has completed its investigation and ruled that the cause of the September 8 fire at the Full Throttle Saloon on highway 34 east of Sturgis was accidental. Investigators stated that the fire originated in the main part of […]
After A Two-Year Absence The Harley-Davidson Road Glide Is Back As A 2016 Model
Published by September 11th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Riders with a serious devotion to the road, you can rejoice. Harley-Davidson announced last weekend return of its long-mileage specialist, the 2016 Road Glide® Ultra motorcycle. A two-year absence from the Harley-Davidson Touring line was time well spent infusing the Road Glide Ultra with enhanced style, comfort and performance – the full influence of the […]
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) announced it has acquired the Motorcycle Group business segment from Marketplace Events LLC. The acquisition includes the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), America’s premier motorcycle and powersports show, and the only powersports event in North America that caters to trade, media and consumers all under one roof.AIMExpo’s show personnel, sales […]
Mission Motorcycles Filed For Bankruptcy
Published by September 10th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Mark Seeger, CEO of San Francisco-based electric motorcycle company Mission Motorcycles, Inc. filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy saying in a letter to the court that his company has no more money and can’t afford an attorney…The company was created in 2013 with 2 partners and at the time announced the production of 2 electric race […]
Sturgis Full Throttle Saloon Destroyed By Fire. Owner Michael Ballard Not Ready To Rebuild.
Published by September 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Today Wednesday September 9, Saloon owner Michael Ballard issued the following statement. “Over the last two decades, The Full Throttle Saloon has been the epicenter of my life. Walking the grounds following this tragedy is simply devastating. We created a destination that resonated with working class America, and became over time a landmark for this […]
Remembering John Britten, His Beautiful And Technically Advanced V1000 Race Bike.
Published by September 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On September 5th 20 years ago, John Britten died from cancer at the young age of 45. The handsome and charismatic engineer is remembered for his V1000 race bike still considered today as one of the world’s most beautiful and technically advanced motorcycles. A machine that he designed and built in his private garage in […]
S&S Cycle Grows Its Marketing Department And Hires Patrick Garvin As The New Marketing Manager.
Published by September 9th, 2015 in Editorial, Engines and Events.Garvin comes to S&S with a wealth of marketing and social media experience and a lifetime passion for motorcycles. During his tenure at J&P Cycles, he served in the e-commerce department, managed the events program and transformed their social media presence through innovative content. “Patrick brings the kind of experience and instincts we need to […]
Overnight Fire Fully Destroyed The Sturgis Full Throttle Saloon
Published by September 8th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.This morning Tuesday September 8, the Sturgis Throttle Saloon is a burned out shell. Around midnight the main building was on fire and then extended to the northwest corner where is located the Sloonshine Distillery where 500 gallon of grain alcohol were kept. Because there are no fire hydrants or any water supply on the […]
Watch Live Streaming Of The legendary AMA Pro Flat Track Springfield Mile. This Sunday September 6.
Published by September 5th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Because the collective motorcycling consciousness has turned its attention to the past in an effort to honor the heritage of motorcycling, there is a resurgence in the attention paid to dirt track racing. AMA Pro Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of […]
2015 Milwaukee Rally This Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 4-7)
Published by September 5th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 15th annual Milwaukee Rally is underway, which began with a massive event at the Harley-Davidson museum with events happening at the 5 area dealers. Activities include: • H-D® Demo rides and Factory Tours at the Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations • Project LiveWire™ Experience at the H-D Museum® • H.O.G.® Pin Stop at the H-D […]
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Unveiled Plans For Major Expansion. Last year, Guinness World Records named the museum as the world’s largest collection of vintage and contemporary motorcycles, with 1,398 unique exhibits. The 144,000-square-foot museum, which opened in 2003 at Barber Motorsports Park, will grow by an additional 85,000 square feet. All five stories will be […]
Polaris Offering Exclusive Member Benefits To Costco Members
Published by September 3rd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The benefits are on a selection of new Polaris brands for all model years. The Costco promotion runs from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30, 2015. The offer features Polaris Victory Motorcycles, side-by-sides (excluding the RZR XP Turbo EPS), all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles (excluding the Indy 120) and GEM electric vehicles. Costco members must register for […]
Harley-Davidson Crowns First USA Custom King For Customization Of Street 750 Motorcycle
Published by September 2nd, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Harley Dealer Customization Contest for the best tricked-out Street 750 Motorcycle has ended and The Custom king has been crowned. Alex Stewart, of Yellowstone Harley-Davidson® in Belgrade, Montana earned bragging rights and a new motorcycle-customization royalty designation – the first-ever U.S. Custom King. Stewart and his dealership’s build team assembled the winning “Next Generation Board […]
Triumph Motorcycles Fined $2.9 Million for Failure-To-Report Case On Steering Defect
Published by September 1st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it investigated after the company recalled more than 1,300 motorcycles for a defect that could reduce steering capability, and the company filed a late response to a NHTSA Special Order. Yesterday August 31, 2015 the NHTSA imposed a $2.9 million civil penalty against Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. […]
2015 American International Expo In Orlando (October 15-18) My Interview With V-Twin Director Bob Kay.
Published by August 30th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.There is no doubt that just after a couple of years, The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has changed the way The Powersports Industry does business with dealers and consumers. As a matter of fact, in 2015, it’s now the only B2B and B2C North American Powersports Trade Show. For its anticipated return to the […]
Harley-Davidson And The Dark Custom Movement. Iron 883, The Forty-Eight, The Street 750 And 500.
Published by August 28th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Stirring the rebel soul in all of us, especially the youngsters is a Harley philosophy. The Harley-Davidson Dark Custom movement strips a motorcycle to its mechanical essence and the motorcycling experience to its rebellious core – the quest for freedom and self-expression. For 2016, Harley-Davidson asserts Dark Custom attitude with the new Iron 883™, Forty-Eight®, […]
15th Anniversary Las Vegas BikeFest. October 1-4, 2015
Published by August 27th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For its 15th edition, Las Vegas BikeFest has a new home in the heart of downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street East between 7th and 10th street. As usual, a ton of Activities, about hundred vendors, demo rides, several bike Shows, the Artistry in Iron competition, celebrity Appearances, a $10,000 poker run, lots of entertainment […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls 10,580 Street 500 and Street 750 Due To Faulty Fuel Pump
Published by August 25th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The affected Street motorcycles were manufactured between January 20, 2014 and June 24, 2015, (Street 500) between May 12, 2014 and June 24, 2015 Street 750) The fuel-pump issue is in regard of a a poor seal at the inlet that can cause an interruption of fuel supply. It it occurs, it creates an hesitation […]
Bonhams Auction Of 60 Incredible Motorcycles
Published by August 25th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An incredible single-owner collection of 60 rare motorcycles will be offered at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale, UK taking place October 17-18, 2015. The Lonati Collection consists of mostly American machines, including examples from motorcycle greats Harley-Davidson, Indian, Pierce and Excelsior. The collection is offered from the family of the late Tiberio Lonati, Italy based CEO […]
