Another big European show/expo, this one in the heart of the Netherlands, with 2 full halls of custom bikes and everything about the lifestyle, held during 3 days last weekend Nov. 7-9 at the former Autotron Museum of Rosmalen. 90 bikes competed in a bike show organized by Bigtwin Magazine and I will feature some […]
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Bigtwin Expo Of Netherlands. November 7-9.
Published by November 13th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Victory Recalls Some 2015 Models For Transmission Issue
Published by November 12th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Polaris is recalling some 2015 model year Victory motorcycles because of a problem that can cause the transmission to shift gears or drop into neutral. The motorcycles recalled include the 2015 Cross Country, Cross Country 8-Ball, Cross Country Tour, Gunner, Hammer 8-Ball, High Ball, Magnum, Vegas 8-Ball and Vision Tour, though only 122 units manufactured […]
Indian Motorcycle Unveils Long Beach IMS Plans This Weekend In Long Beach, California
Published by November 11th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its itinerary for the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, Calif., which takes place November 14-16 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Riders in southern California are encouraged to be among the first in the nation to take a demo ride on the very much talked-about new […]
Bonhams London Auction. 1929 Brough Superior 986cc SS100 Alpine Grand Sports And 1950 Vincent 998cc Series C Black Shadow
Published by November 11th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These 2 exciting motorcycles are going to be auctioned in London November 30th at Bonhams headquarters on Bond Street, Estimated at £270,000-320,000, the 1929 Brough Alpine Grand Sports was designed with the legendary peaks of the Alpine Trial in mind. Taking in vast mountain peaks, chilling temperatures, and the twists and turns of Austria, Croatia, […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Accepting Nominations For 2015 Hall of Fame And Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame
Published by November 11th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The Individuals, organizations and businesses considered for induction into the Hall of Fame will have made a positive and significant impact on motorcycling. Individuals considered for the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame will have made a significant impact through their work in grassroots rights efforts. A comprehensive overview of their accomplishments is necessary to make […]
Incredible. Francois Gissy Rides His Rocket Bicycle To A New Land speed Record Of 207 MPH (333 KM/H)
Published by November 10th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Not a motorcycle, but you I know you will enjoy this video showing French Francois Gissy – under different camera angles – ride his hydrogen peroxide rocket bicycle to 207 mph (333 km/h). It took him 5 seconds to go from 0 to 207 mph! Concentrated liquid hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is fed from a storage […]
Postcards From Milano EICMA Motorcycle Exhibition
Published by November 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Eicma Motorcycle Exhibition was held from November 4th to 6th at the Fiera Milano in Milano, Italy. and was celebrating its 100th anniversary and 72th edition with the introduction of 20 different models from the largest brands. And a lot of bikes from “boutique” manufacturers, from custom builders only displaying their latest creations or competing […]
2nd Annual Orlando AIMExpo . Video Recap.
Published by November 8th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.I already reported on the great success of the 2nd annual AIMExpo held last October in Orlando. The show demonstrated strong growth with 18,000 attendees from more than 50 countries and 500 + manufacturers and vendors with entertainment inside the Orange Convention Center and outside. A video recap to show you how it looked.
Mark Mederski Named To Antique Motorcycle Foundation Board of Directors
Published by November 6th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Antique Motorcycle Foundation President Jon Radermacher has announced that Mederski has been appointed to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Radermacher states, “Mederski has compiled a long record of accomplishments in both the current and antique motorcycle communities over a 35-year career, and we are thrilled that he has agreed to bring his talent and experience […]
Custom Builder Kim Suter Is Back And Opens A New Large Shop In The Heart Of Kansas City
Published by November 5th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In 1995, Kim and wifey Cheryl opened a motorcycle shop in the back of a gas station. Over the next 13 years, their passion for building custom motorcycles grew bigger as they were creating better and better custom bikes acknowledged by the industry. Both were very familiar faces on the show tour. Then in 2008, […]
Harley-Davidson Raising Funds To Plant 50 Million Trees
Published by November 5th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is working to preserve the world we live and ride in with a new initiative named Renew the Ride. With the help of The Nature Conservancy, Harley-Davidson is raising funds to plant 50 million trees worldwide by 2025. As part of the Renew the Ride initiative, The Harley-Davidson Foundation has committed to contributing a […]
The New Ducati Scrambler. Destined To Be Very Fashionable With Generation X Crowd.
Published by November 4th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Just one month after Intermot in Cologne, Germany, yesterday Ducati introduced to its Italians fans at the Milano Eicma Motorcycle Exhibition (November 4th to 6th) the 4 new Scrambler models. Just a couple of shots to give you an idea of the way Ducati did the presentation of the 2015 line, with an acrobatic show […]
Mercedes-Benz Is Buying 25% Of Italy’s MV Agusta. Mercedes signed a long-term marketing and distribution partnership together with the stake purchase, the unit of Stuttgart-based Daimler AG and the Italy Varese-based motorcycle maker said in a statement last Friday. The companies didn’t disclose financial terms. This announcement follows luxury-car competitor Audi entry into the motorcycle […]
The Lone Star Rally in Galveston, Texas November 6-9. The Events.
Published by November 4th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.It’s the USA largest 4-day motorcycle rally in beautiful historic Galveston, TX. This year with more bike shows, all new truck, jeep & classic car shows and more free concerts on two stages. Special VIP packages are available for meet & greet autograph signings with Sons of Anarchy Stars Tommy “Chibs” Flanagan, Mark “Bobby” Boone […]
2 Harley Flathead VL’S To Win At “Wheels Through Time” Museum Raffle
Published by November 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Time for the for the 12th Annual Wheels Through Time Raffle offered by the Wheels Through Time Museum, home to the world’s premier collection of rare & historic American Vintage Motorcycles (300 of America’s rarest and most historic classic motorcycles, with over 24 marques). The museum is giving away not one, but two genuine Harley-Davidson […]
Biker Who Defied California Highway Police Officer On GoPro Video Busted For Pot
Published by November 2nd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Shooting a video of yourself committing something illegal, posting it on YouTube, talking and bragging about it in social media is the best way to get busted by police (video of the incident that I published last week was removed from YouTube) Guruardas Singh Khalsa, 32, is learning his lesson. With a group of friends […]
A cabbie picks up a Nun. She gets into the cab, and notices that the VERY handsome cab driver won’t stop staring at her. She asks him why he is staring. He replies: “I have a question to ask you but I don’t want to offend you.” She answers, “My son, you cannot offend me. […]
Picture Of The Week. 1913 Indian E 7HP Twin.
Published by October 29th, 2014 in Builders and Events.Will be offered by Bonhams Auction House at Las Vegas Motorcycle auction January 8, 2015 at Bally’s Hotel And Casino.
Victory Motorcycles And Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America Combine Forces in New York City On Veteran’s Day November 11, 2014
Published by October 29th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) will continue their partnership supporting the men and women of the armed forces by joining together at America’s Parade in New York City on November 11. This nationally televised parade is the largest Veteran’s Day event in the nation. The theme for this year’s Parade […]
Wheels Of Liberty. A Non-Profit Group To Help Mobility-Challenged individuals in America Attain Or Regain Motorcycle Freedom.
Published by October 28th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Davis Zien, former Senator for Wisconsin and member of Motorcycle Hall of Fame since 2000 – and Marc Anthomy – both amputated above the knee have created “Wheels Of Liberty” a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the mobility-challenged individuals use motorcycles as a unique therapy tool to empower them, live better with their disability and […]
Brammo Electric Motorcycles Turns To Crowdsourcing To raise US$ 3 Million
Published by October 28th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Brammo Inc. has selected a Miami-based crowdsourcing site to raise $3 million in convertible debt as a prelude to a larger funding round. The electric motorcycle manufacturer has raised more than $70 million to date with investors such as Polaris, Team Industries, Best Buy and Chrysalix. The funding round is open to accredited investors only […]
Polaris 3rd Quarter Earnings Jump 26% On Strong Sales Gains Due In Part To Its Indian Motorcycle Line
Published by October 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Early this Wednesday morning, Polaris (NYSE:PII) roared ahead of third-quarter earnings estimates due in part to its reinvigorated Indian motorcycle line. Earnings per share minus items climbed 26% to $2.06 on an 18% rise in revenue to $1.3 billion. Polaris has beaten quarterly earnings estimates for more than two years in a row. Wall Street […]
Harley-Davidson Pink Label Program To Fight Against Breast Cancer
Published by October 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.Pink is more than a color. For many brands, including Harley-Davidson, it’s an ongoing pledge to those affected by breast cancer. For Harley, its family of riders, dealers and enthusiasts, the pink label program is a way, through clothing sales, to help those women affected by breast cancer, making sure that nobody rides alone through […]
With more bike shows, all new truck, jeep & classic car shows and, more free concerts on two stages. The Lone Star Rally is jam packed with entertainment for all ages, day and night, all weekend long. For up to the minute information and special offers, download the FREE, official Lone Star Rally smartphone App from […]
Dennis Hopper, From His grave, Is Telling You. “That Ain’t The Captain America’ bike.”
Published by October 21st, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Veteran actor Michael Madsen, a pal of Dennis Hopper that he met while making the Quentin Tarantino-produced biker movie ‘Hell Ride, was so outraged when he read the LA Times story about the sale for 1.35 million (1.62 million with auction fees) of the reportedly authentic Captain America motorcycle used in the “Easy Rider” movie, […]
First Indian Roadmaster Trike By Roadsmith
Published by October 21st, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following on the heels of Roadsmith’s already popular Indian Chieftain trike, the Minneapolis company unveils the new Indian Roadmaster trike with the addition of its large trunk, passenger backrest, adjustable floorboards and heated seat, promising the larger storage capacity and passenger comfort necessary for serious two-up trike touring. Known for their many original innovations in […]
