The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2014 inductees into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame and the Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. The Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame is designed to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. […]
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Published by February 26th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Gas Monkey Garage Harley Sportster Raffle
Published by February 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In each episode of “Fast N’ Loud”, the duo Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufnman of Gas Monkey Garage search for the far flung corners of Texas and surrounding states for forgotten derelict classic cars to buy and restore. But sometimes they re-build a bike, like this 1997 Harley Sportster Evo 1200, now raffled off to […]
Daytona Bike Week. 26th Annual AMA Hall of Fame Fundraising Breakfast. This Year With Craig Vetter.
Published by February 25th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Craig Vetter says: “My career began at Daytona in 1964. Along the way, I met the greats of motorcycling. Most are now in the AMA Hall of Fame. Please join me for Breakfast and story telling. We’ll have a good time” What: Autograph session with Motorcycle Hall of Famers and a silent auction of related items. When: Daytona, Friday, March 14, […]
2014 Daytona Bike week. Huge Presence And Multiple Activities Of Indian Motorcycle.
Published by February 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle parties, demo rides, giveaways, celebrity guests, special events, and much more will take place March 8-15 in Daytona Beach, Florida for all fans of the brand Indian Motorcycle Demo Rides @ Daytona International Speedway (Enter at Gate 70) – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Indian Motorcycle will feature demo rides for the […]
2014 Daytona Bike Week. Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson Store Reopened On Main Street.
Published by February 21st, 2014 in Editorial and Events.After a $150,000 renovation, today February 21, Bruce Rossmeyer reopened The Harley-Davidson Merchandise Store On Daytona Main Street. The store located at 510 Main Street sells Harley-Davidson branded apparel and accessories, but not motorcycles. It is is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Rossmeyer family bought the 1,455-square-foot building […]
Win A 2015 Victory Gunner. Win Again Having It Customized By The Ness Family. Trip For 2 To California Included.
Published by February 20th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Picture this: you and Arlen Ness, hanging out at the shop, having a beer and customizing your brand new 2015 Victory Gunner. Sound like a dream? With the Victory Custom Ness Gunner Sweepstakes, it’s a dream that will become a reality for one lucky winner. Victory is going over the top to celebrate their riders, […]
Which State Has The Highest Percentage Of Motorcycle Ownership? Surprise…
Published by February 19th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Counting the total number of motorcycle registrations in the US is only one way to evaluate ownership (in 2011, DOT stated a total of 8,410,255 registered motorcycles, or about 1 motorcycle for 36 habitants) Ranking each state for its specific number of registrations is also useful for manufacturers and vendors. But if you correlate the […]
S&S Cycle Teaming Up With Jasmine Cain To Promote Her 2014 Tour.
Published by February 19th, 2014 in Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle has announced that they have teamed up with Jasmine Cain, award-winning song writer and performer, to promote her 2014 tour. S&S’ Proven Performance® products are the top of mind solution for Harley-Davidson® owners who want more power, and Jasmine Cain’s powerful musical performances have been a prominent presence at the major motorcycle rallies […]
Steve Menneto Vice President Of Polaris Motorcycles Receives V-Twin Industry Award
Published by February 18th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Steve Menneto, Vice President of the Polaris Motorcycles division overseeing both the Victory Motorcycles and the Indian Motorcycle Brand received an “Industry Leader of the Year” award. Ever since the first V-Twin Expo was held in 2001, V-twin industry leaders have been acknowledged in a special awards ceremony held during the Expo weekend. This year […]
Award Winning Documentary “Why We Ride” Goes Worldwide On iTunes And Amazon
Published by February 18th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Producer/Director Bryan H. Carroll and Producer James Walker are pleased to announce that Why We Ride is now available for audiences worldwide on digital platforms. For the first time, fans from across six continents will be able to share in the documentary that has brought the motorcycle community together in a celebration of what it […]
JJ Sells Powersports To Market Aftermarket Products Worldwide
Published by February 18th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Veteran powersports professional JJ Handfield announced the debut of his company JJ Sells PowerSports, LLC., offering services to increase worldwide sales for aftermarket products. Through firmly established relationships from four decades of success selling to the industry, JJ Sells PowerSports intends to assist companies of both metric and V-Twin American-made products to establish their international […]
2014 Daytona Bike Week. Harley-Davidson Regrouping All Activities At The International Speedway.
Published by February 16th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is moving all of its Bike Week festivities to one convenient location, the Daytona International Speedway. “After several years with our displays split between Beach Street and Daytona International Speedway, we’re consolidating into one action-packed display at the Speedway to make it easier for our fans to experience everything we have in one easy-to-access […]
S&S Cycle Receives Major Award For Its Engines For Harley-Davidson Baggers
Published by February 15th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.PowerSports Business Magazine has once again honored S&S Cycle with a Nifty 50 award for the new T-Series T2 Long Block engines for 2007 and later Harley-Davidson® baggers. The Nifty 50 award is given to highlight the fifty best new products or services of the year. The competition is pretty stiff for this award, but […]
Lonski And Associates Expands Again With “Industry Icon” Rollin Karoll Newest Team Member For East Coast
Published by February 14th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Lonski and Associates, LLC today announced the addition of former Spectro Oils Sales & Marketing Vice President Rollin Karoll to the firm’s distinguished team roster. A 10-year powersports executive with thirty years in management, Karoll has held key roles in marketing, sales, service, parts and inventory positions with Spectro Oils of America, Mustang Seats, Comcast […]
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. May 17, 2014 In Carmel, California
Published by February 13th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Motorycle event attracts to the Monterey Peninsula California connoisseurs and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the finest examples of modern and vintage motorcycles. The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is a family-friendly event that has something for everyone: exceptional motorcycles displayed on the immaculate green grasses of Quail Lodge & Golf Club, live bands […]
The 2014 Indian Motorcycle Demo Tour is coming to a city near you. It features the all-new Indian® Chief motorcycles, including the Chief® Classic, the Chief® Vintage and the fully-loaded hard bagger, the Chieftain™. Riders must be 18 or older, provide valid motorcycle endorsement and wear proper riding attire. A list of cities is listed at […]
Pecision Billet And Paul Tracy’s Black Label Baggers Team Up To Design Custom Harley-Davidson Parts
Published by February 11th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Precision Billet Product LLC and Paul Tracy of Black Label Baggers announced they have teamed up to design and craft a new line of Harley Davidson Billet accessories to compliment Black Label’s new lineup of custom bags, fenders and side covers. This newly crafted line will consist of floorboards, bag latches, air cleaner, derby covers, […]
Motorcyclepedia To Host Newburgh Motorcycle Swap Meet On April 6, 2014
Published by February 11th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The Motorcyclepedia Museum, located at 250 Lake Street in Newburgh, New York, will host a motorcycle, parts, and accessories swap meet on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Because the meet is an indoor event, it will be held rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor spaces are available and are included in the cost […]
The Victory Gunner. Big Muscle In A Throwback Bobber Style Motorcycle.
Published by February 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In the Bobber category, most motorcycles privilege style over power and handling. To differentiate itself from the competition, Victory Motorcycles created a new offering adding the extremely popular urban retro design to the ride and handling that comes standard in a Victory cruiser, making the 106” Gunner their first Bobber able to outclass others both […]
The 2015 Victory Gunner Unveiled In Chicago And Here Tomorrow Saturday February 8, 2014 At Noon CST
Published by February 7th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In the USA, the motorcycle industry is getting some momentum from an economic tailwind. Polaris, with its Victory and Indian brands and Harley-Davidson are all going to continue to benefit from it all along 2014. During the 4th quarter 2013, Polaris motorcycle division picked up some speed mainly due to the revived Indian brand launch. […]
Pope Francis’ Harley-Davidson Sold For $328,000
Published by February 7th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The 2013 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide Custom given to Pope Francis, by Willie G. Davidson as a gift during the Harley 110th anniversary celebration in Rome, was auctioned yesterday in Paris, France by auction house Bonhams. After a 6-minute bidding war, an unknown european bidder became Francis’s Harley owner for a price of 241,500 euros or […]
Captain America Now Rides A Street 750 Harley Davidson.
Published by February 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Via sponsorship of the X Games Aspen, Harley-Davidson just showcased a pair of ice-racing Street 750 around a frozen lake doing upwards of 100 mph. It’s all part of a campaign to demonstrate that The Street is an entry bike for the youngsters looking for adventure but who can be intimidated by a big cc […]
Harley-Davidson Raises Quarterly Dividend 31% to $0.275 and Authorizes 20 Million Shares Buyback
Published by February 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share, or $1.1 annualized. This is a 31% increase from the prior dividend of $0.21. The dividend will be payable on March 7, 2014, to stockholders of record on February 19, 2014, with an ex-dividend date of February 14, 2014. The annual yield on […]
Harley-Davidson To Bring Back The Road Glide
Published by February 5th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year, when I announced that the 2 Road Glide models (FLTRX Road Glide Custom and FLTRU Road Glide Ultra) would disappear from the 2014 lineup, many among you were surprised and disappointed, and could not understand Harley’s decision. At that time, the Milwaukee executives explained that it was part of the yearly process of discontinuing a […]
The 2014 One Motorcycle Show And 21 Helmets Exhibit. February 7-9.
Published by February 5th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.5 years ago, the event organizers wanted to create an event centered around the idea that the greatest bikes were the ones built, restored, re-worked, re-invented and re-imagined for a reason. The concept: to give give builders, artists, craftsmen a place to tell their story and make some friends with other like-minded folks. A motorcycle show for motorcyclists by […]
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum And Hall Of Fame Now Offering Mobile Audio Tours
Published by February 5th, 2014 in Events.If you carry a mobile phone, and I am pretty sure you do, you are now able to get an audio tour of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. Powered by OnCell, the tour will allow visitors to use their mobile phones to hear additional information about items exhibited in the museum. “For a […]
