Retail sales In the U.S. Of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Estimated Up 3.7 % Compared To Year-Ago Quarter. According to a research note provided by Wells Fargo Securities analyst Tim Conder after he met with Harley-Davidson Motor Corp. management, dealer/consumer reception to all new models has been exceptional. Cannibalization worries of the Sportster by The Street likely […]
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Harley-Davidson Voluntarily Recalls 2014 Motorcycles To Fix Clutches And Fuel Tanks
Published by September 28th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 105,000 motorcycles from the 2014 model year because their clutches may fail, causing stopped bikes to creep forward and potentially crash. The company knows of 19 low-speed tip-over crashes tied to the problem, with three minor injuries reported. Bikes named in that recall include the Electra Glide Ultra Classic and the […]
Free Concert Featuring “Stray Cats” Lee Rocker At Second Annual Orlando AIMExpo
Published by September 26th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Ace Cafe in conjunction with the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo)have announced that “Stray Cats” bassist Lee Rocker will perform a free concert on Saturday, October 18, just outside of the AIMExpo show floor at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). As the doors close on the third day of AIMExpo 2014, Rocker will take the stage […]
Costco Savings On Polaris Victory Motorcycles, Off-Road And Electric Vehicles
Published by September 26th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Polaris Industries Inc. announced a partnership with the Costco Auto Program (CAP), an auto-buying program specifically for Costco members, for its powersports division. Starting today, Costco members are able to access special pricing and promotional incentives on select Polaris products at participating dealers in the U.S. Products include snowmobiles, off-road vehicles (Sportsman, Ranger and RZR), Victory […]
Sabertooth Motorcycles To Launch Wicked WILDCAT® Trikes In 2015
Published by September 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The wickedest WildCat® trikes, the e and m, will be debuting in the summer of 2015, complete with WildCat’s® newly patented SureTrac® steering and DynaGrip® suspension systems. “We can’t wait for these trikes to debut,” says Sabertooth Motorcycles Founder Ben Daniels, “because we believe they will revolutionize the trike market.” “Up until now, all conventional […]
Stolen Cannonball Antique Motorcycles And Trailer Found In South Seattle
Published by September 25th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Seattle Police say the trailer with the 4 antique motorcycles used in the Cannonball Endurance Run that was stolen from a Tacoma hotel parking lot on Tuesday, was recovered by Seattle police officers in South Seattle Wednesday afternoon. The stolen trailer was spotted by a witness about 12:30 pm in the 2700 block of 7th […]
Cannonball Antique Motorcycles And Support Vehicle Stolen. Help Us Recover Them.
Published by September 23rd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Last night, 4 Motorcycle Cannonball antique bikes and their support truck and trailer were stolen from the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Washington. The bikes were as follows. (Number 54) 1919 Harley Davidson J, (Number 73) 1926 Harley Davidson JD, (Number 76) 1931 Harley Davidson VL, (Number 99) 1928 Harley Davidson JD. The truck is a […]
Cannonball Endurance Run # 3. They Arrived. Full Results.
Published by September 22nd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The brave Cannonballers made it across America on their 1937 motorcycles and arrived in Tacoma, Washington on Sunday afternoon. Winners in each class (I, II & 3) are based on total points (number of miles ridden.) The total mileage and maximum possible score is 3936. Hans Coertse on a 1924 Indian Scout is the overall […]
Harley-Davidson Demo Rides To be Featured At American International Motorcycle Expo
Published by September 20th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced that the Harley-Davidson Demo Fleet will be featured at the 2014 event, offering test rides of the company’s 2015 models. Additionally, Orlando Harley-Davidson becomes the newest exhibitor to join AIMExpo, which will host nearly 500 powersports companies from around the world October 16-19 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention […]
The New Championship Bracelet Of Las Vegas BikeFest “Artistry In Iron” Bike Builders Competition.
Published by September 19th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Las Vegas Bikefest (Oct 2-5) 20 great custom builders are going to display their new creations at the Cashman Center where they are going to compete in the 11th annual ARTISTRY IN IRON, MASTER BUILDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP. The 2014 winner will be selected by his peers and this year, in addition to be invited next […]
Billy Lane Released. Opening Shop In Daytona Beach, Florida.
Published by September 18th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, September 18, 2014, Billy Lane is being released from the Orlando Transition Center and is re-opening his shop in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Please, respect his privacy, no walk-ins.) Because everything has already been said, it is not necessary to come back on the period August 14, 2009 to today during which Billy served his […]
Paul Devine Joins S&S Cycle As Vice President of Sales
Published by September 17th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.S&S Cycle is pleased to announce they have added Paul Devine to their management team as Vice President of Sales. Steve Iggens, President of S&S Cycles says, “Paul brings a wealth of experience and the skill-set required to keep S&S Cycle moving forward and to maintain our leadership position in the v-twin high performance market.” […]
The One And Only Authentic “Captain America” Motorcycle From Pop Culture Easy Rider Movie To Be Auctioned. Going, Gone For $1,000,000.00? More?
Published by September 16th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.$1,000,000 to $1,200,000 is what somebody will pay for the ownership of one of the world’s most iconic motorcycles, predicts “Profiles in History” ww.profilesinhistory.com, Hollywood leading entertainment auction house. We will see when the bidding war starts this October 17th until October 20th for this Peter Fonda’s famed “Captain America” from the 1969 classic movie […]
Next Big Event. 14th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest October 2-5, 2014
Published by September 14th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Las Vegas, the party town, will get another crazy long weekend of hard core rockin’ good times for bikers from October 2 to 5. The Las Vegas BikeFest Rally features a lot of entertainment, cool bikes everywhere,over $30,000 in cash and prizes to be won, the best aftermarket part vendors in the V-Twin industry, a terrific […]
Cannonball Vintage Motorcycles Endurance Run Update. Rules And Ranking.
Published by September 12th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Today September 12, is Rest Day in Junction City, Kansas for all riders and supporting crew members of the 3rd Cannonball Coast to Coast Endurance Run. Since they left Daytona Beach on September 5, those who completed the first 7 stages have ridden 1585 miles on their pre-1937 antique motorcycles. Still 2353 miles to go […]
The Return Of British Brand Matchless Motorcycles. Model X Reloaded To Be Unveiled November 6, 2014.
Published by September 11th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The British brand Matchless is back in business and released a couple of sketches of the new model to be unveiled at the EICMA Milan show, November 6 to 9. Matchless is one of the oldest brands of British motorcycles, manufactured near London between 1899 and 1966. A wide range of models were produced under […]
Eva Hakansson. World’s Fastest Woman On An Electric Motorcycle.
Published by September 10th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Eva Hakansson set a new record at the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials 2014. She is now the world’s fastest woman on an electric motorcycle with a top speed of 241.901 mph (241.802 mph average on 2-way run) In this category for this type of vehicle, it is the first time in over a century that […]
In Bonneville Jason DiSalvo Will Try This Week To Break The Motorcycle Land Speed Record Of 376.363 mph.
Published by September 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Events.Weather and quality of the salt permitting, pilot Jason DiSalvo will try this week during the Mike Cook’s Bonneville Shootout to break the motorcycle land speed record of 376.363 mph aboard his T twin turbo-charged Triumph Rocket III-powered streamliner. Developed by Matt Markstaller (Hot Rod Conspiracy) and Bob Carpenter (Carpenter Racing), the Triumph Castrol Rocket […]
2014 European Bike Week. Faak See, Austria.
Published by September 9th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Heavy rain perturbed most of the Austrian event, the Harley parade around Lake Faak and Custom Chrome Europe bike show. Scott Sjovall of S&S Cycles (last picture after the jump) checked out for the 1st time the European Bike Week. Based on the Custom Chrome Europe booth, he visited the area around and judged the […]
Cannonball Endurance Run. Racers Briefing And Green Flag (Part 3)
Published by September 5th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening, all Cannonball riders and supporting crews had a social gathering, then received a briefing regarding the Endurance Run rules, the way to read their paper maps (GPS is forbidden) and the security measures they all must follow. Participants get one point given for each mile ridden during each stage. By the way, let […]
In 15 hours at time of this posting, (tomorrow Friday 5th at 8 a.m. ET), 115 riders on their pre-1937 antique motorcycles are going to start their machines for a more than 5000-mile endurance run from Daytona Beach, Florida to Tacoma, Washington. Right now, some participants are still on the parking lot of the Daytona […]
From Daytona Beach. Cannonball Endurance Run Preparations. (Part 1)
Published by September 4th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Tomorrow morning September 5th at 8.30 a.m., 105 riders on their pre-1937 motorcycles participating to the 2014 Cannonball Run are going to leave the sands of Daytona Beach in Florida (front of the Daytona Beach Resort) ready to ride 3936 miles, crossing 12 states in 17 days for Tacoma, Washington where they will arrive on […]
Old School Triumph Bobber. Built By Halls Custom Vintage. Photographed By Frank J, Bott.
Published by September 4th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Tomorrow Friday September 5, 2014 at 11 am, there is a grand opening & ribbon cutting of Frank Bott’s new visual production studio at the Utah Industrial Depot, 225 Iron Street Building 637 North in Tooele, Utah. To get acquainted with me and my readers and to illustrate his photographic work, Bott sent me great […]
The New Lightning LS-218 Becomes World’s Fastest Production Motorcycle. Gas Or Electric.
Published by September 3rd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After 6 years of research and development of E2W’s (electric 2 wheel motorcycles), Lightning Motors Corp. succeeds in designing and producing a Sport Bike sure to change the mind of all those doubting that electric motorcycles can be extremely performant. The company, after setting several speed records and winning many road races, released the specifications […]
Is The American Dream Still Alive? Let’s Find Out While Riding Across The Country.
Published by September 3rd, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.During these last years you heard it many times from your friends, you co-workers, the media. “The American Dream is dead”, “My future is bleak”, “America’s time is over”, “It’s so dangerous out there”, etc. James Marshall, a native from the Uk, and photographer Todd Williams, an American, grew weary of the constant whining and negative attitude […]
Erik Buell Racing. Creating Small And Specialized Motorcycles For The India Market. To Distribute Exclusively Scooters And Small Motorcycles Built In Indian.
Published by August 31st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.What was the intention of New-Dehli, India based Hero-Motocorp when the company bought 49% of Erik Buell Racing (EBR) in 2011 for $25 million? As reported at the time to build a 70,000 sq.ft facility in East Troy, Wisconsin and help Erik Buell Racing produce more efficiently its sport bikes, like the newest model, the […]
