4 a.m. Just need to yank the bike to break the steering lock. Thanks to the video proof that this Harley-Davidson was really stolen, not hidden, Progressive Insurance sent a check of $13,203.34 to the owner. Motorcycle still not recovered…
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See A Harley-Davidson Being Stolen Under The Watch Of A Surveillance Camera
Published by February 4th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.“The Devils Ride” Season 3 Premieres This Monday February 3, 2014 On Discovery Channel.
Published by February 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Like biker “reality” TV shows? The Devils Ride,” will launch its third season of the controversial, fast-paced action beginning February 3 (10 pm ET/PT) on Discovery Channel. And in the crew, fellow builder and friend of the industry Ralph Randolph (KnockOut Motorcycles) acting as Rockem, the President of the Sinister Mob Syndicate. Storyline of this […]
Postcards From Italy Verona Motor Bike Expo And Show. January 24-26.
Published by February 1st, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Last monday, I showed you the pictures (see them again here) of the top 3 winners of the Custom Chrome Europe Show held during the Italy Verona Motor Bike Expo (January 24-26) To complete the report, a few postcards of the atmosphere, of the ladies and a few of some vip’s (you will recognize them) […]
In 2009, Harley-Davidson President and CEO Keith Wandell decided to drop the Buell Motorcycle company, a very painful and publicized breakup ending up with a liquidation sale of Buell’s machines, equipment, office furniture, tools, parts and even mementos. Nothing had to remain… Because Harley-Davidson removed Erik Buell’s non compete employment clause (at the condition he […]
Victory To Launch 2015 Gunner Model On February 8.
Published by January 31st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It should be a bobber style model and will be powered by the powerful Victory fuel-injected, counter-balanced Freedom® 106/6 V-Twin delivering 110 ft-lb of torque. The most interesting news, until we see the Gunner on February 8, is the fact that Victory Motorcycles has decided to announce a new 2015 model so early in the year. […]
Harley-Davidson Quarterly And Full Year 2013 Results Show Continued Growth.
Published by January 30th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Thursday morning January 30, 2013 Harley-Davidson reported that worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 5.7% in the quarter and 4.4% for the full year, compared to the year-ago periods.For the full year 2013, Harley-Davidson net income was $734.0 million on consolidated revenue of $5.90 billion, compared to full-year 2012 net income of […]
Polaris Reports Record 2013 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results. Sales Growth of 20%. Motorcycle Sales Increased 12%.
Published by January 28th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This morning January 28, 2013 before Wall Street opening, Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) reported record fourth quarter net income of $1.56 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, an increase of 26 percent compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter net income of $1.24 per diluted share. Net income was $108.7 […]
Breaking News. Daytec Frames Closed Its Doors. Owner Phil Day To Join Fat Baggers Inc.
Published by January 27th, 2014 in Chassis, Editorial and Events.Sad news for the custom motorcycle industry. Daytec, one of the leading manufacturers of after market frames for American V-Twin Motorcycles with a state-of- the-art Powder Coating division, has closed its doors. Phil Day created Daytec back in 1974, first building high performance exhaust systems for the boating industry, learning about powder coating and playing around […]
2014 Custom Chrome International Bike Show Series. Italian Championship.
Published by January 27th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Custom Chrome Europe event, part of CCE Bike Show Series, was held during the 2014 Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy (January 24-26.) More than 60 custom motorcycles out of some 400+ exhibited at the Motor Bike Expo were nominated to compete in the Custom Chrome Europe competition. Participants are awarded in 4 different […]
American International Motorcycle Expo To Become A Four-Day Event
Published by January 25th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.In the short time since the launch of AIMExpo, show management has received a significant amount of feedback from the Powersports industry hailing the event as much needed and an overwhelming success. Based on input received, and keeping with AIMExpo’s mission of providing the most effective and efficient platform for B2B and B2C commerce, AIMExpo […]
Amelia Concours D’Elegance. 4 Rare Indian Motorcycles To Be Auctioned.
Published by January 24th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During the 2014 Amelia Concours D’Elegance (March 6-9, RM Auctions will offer 4 rare Indian motorcycles during its auction on March 8 at the Ritz Carlton. A 1909 Indian Light Twin, a 1911 Single Board Track Racer, a 1911 Single Road Model and a 1914 “Hendee Special.” 1909 Indian 5-horsepower Light Twin. Engine # 20A352. […]
Watch A Video Of The New Harley-Davidson Street 750 Model Ice Racing At Aspen X Games.
Published by January 23rd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.What a great idea from Harley-Davidson to attract youngsters to the brand and specifically to its new Harley Street model. The Milwaukee company became one of the Aspen X Games new sponsor and is teaming up with ESPN to feature motorcycle ice racing as an exhibition sport. Following Harley-Davidson’s customer-centric approach, fans will help decide […]
Custom 2014 Indian Chief Vintage Motorcycle Sold At Auction $30,000 To Benefit Military Service Members and Their Families
Published by January 21st, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In Partnership With Jack Daniel’s, this donated one-of-a-kind custom Number 7 2014 Chief Vintage motorcycle hit the Barrett-Jackson auction block on Sunday, January 19., and sold for $30,000 (factory list price is $20,990) with the proceeds to support “Operation Ride Home” program for the benefit of U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families. The winning […]
From The Boot Hill Saloon To 48 States To Celebrate the 40th Anniversary Of The Famous Biker Bar And Support Veterans
Published by January 21st, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The Boot Hill Saloon, founded in 1973 across from The Pinewood Cemetery on Main Street Daytona, has been for 40 years a huge part of the motorcycle culture and people from all corners of the globe have made the trek to be a part of its history. For over 70 years men and women alike […]
Hawg Halters Inc Introduces A Builder Kit For The 2014 Harley-Davidson® Touring Motorcycles
Published by January 19th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As you can see from my different posts of the week, the competition for the Big Wheel Bagger parts market (raked neck and triple tree kits, tall wheel and tire combo) is heating up. Under the slogan “Big Wheel Baggers Built Right”, Hawg Halters Inc. (HHI) is launching a Builder Kit for the 2014 model-year Harley-Davidson […]
Intermot Expo Germany Will Host The 2014 AMD World Championship Of Bike Building
Published by January 18th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.After Las Vegas, Sturgis and Essen in Gernany, the AMD World Championship is going to move again in 2014 to Cologne (Köln), Germany where it will be hosted by the respected Intermot Expo (October 1 to 5.) The AMD World Championship will rotate between Intermot and Big Bike Europe (BBE) as alternate-annual expos at the […]
Harley-Davidson Launching The Street 750 At 2014 India Auto Expo. Taking Orders.
Published by January 17th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Both the Street 750 and Street 500 will be produced in India but the latter will be launched in 2015. The reason for launching only the Street 750 in 2014 is because Harley-Davidson doesn’t want to confuse buyers with multiple launches at once. Except the engine, The Street 750 and Street 500 share almost all […]
E15 Fuel Introduction Into The U.S. Marketplace Will Probably Stall For A Year
Published by January 16th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Legal.Access to safe fuels for motorcycles remains a priority. In a news brief on November 15, 2013 from the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), it was revealed that the release of E15 fuel into the US market could be stalled for some time, which is news that should come as a relief to motorcyclists across the […]
IronWorks Magazine Will Cease Publication With March Issue
Published by January 15th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Created in 1989 by Dennis and Marilyn Stemp, bought in 1995 by publisher Hatton Brown, IronWorks will print its last issue in March. Editor Marilyn Stemp is planning a new venture named Iron Trader News. Below is her official statement:. “It is with some sadness that I write to inform you that Hatton Brown, the […]
Indian Chief Vintage-Jack Daniel’s 7th Production Motorcycle To Be Auctioned Sunday January 18th
Published by January 15th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This very special Indian Chief is the 7th production bike made of the 2014 models (the lowest serial number available to the public), in honor of the Jack Daniel’s Old #7. Slightly customized by Klock Werks (pinstriping and leatherwork), it was revealed at the Long Beach International Motorcycle Shows last December and donated to the […]
Martin Jack Rosenblum, The Holy Ranger, Dies At 67.
Published by January 14th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Musician. poet and a diehard Harley enthusiast who worked for Harley-Davidson for much of the ’90s, Martin Jack Rosenblum passed away in his sleep overnight last Friday January 10 at age 67. He was not ill. With more than a dozen CDs of original songs and more than 20 books of poetry, Rosenblum was an […]
Orange County Choppers Is Building a 14 Foot Long Custom Bike For Shaquille O’Neal. On the Orange County Choppers CMT reality show, the crew is building the biggest motorcycles yet for the retired basketball star. Shaq asked that the bike accommodates both his 7 foot tall size and as much as possible…his arthritic hips. Erik […]
Bonhams 4th Annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction Achieves $3.3 Million
Published by January 14th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On January 9th, Bonhams hosted its annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at Bally’s Hotel & Casino to great success, confirming the strength of the international market and reaffirming Bonhams’ position as one of the world’s leading auctioneers of collectors’ motorcycles. To the delight of all in attendance, an historically important 1940 Harley-Davidson EL from the […]
Craig Vetter Will Host Daytona Hall Of Fame Event
Published by January 14th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that motorcycle inventor, designer, racer and Hall of Famer Craig Vetter, will be the featured guest at its annual AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, on Friday, March 14, at 7:00 a.m., at the Daytona 500 Club on the infield at Daytona International Speedway. “Craig […]
Search For A Champion. You Can Vote Now For Those Who Will Receive A Total Of $125,000 In Racing Sponsorship.
Published by January 12th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Who deserves to be a Champion® sponsored rider/driver in 2014? For the 3rd year in a row, Champion Spark Plugs is ready to award $125,000 in racing sponsorships to 15 asphalt, dirt, water or snow racers. 15 Racers will win $5,000 Champion® sponsorships and move on to compete for the Grand Prize sponsorship of $50,000. […]
The Photography Of Josh Kurpius At Harley-Davidson Museum
Published by January 11th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.A new exhibit named “Living Lost” featuring the photographic work of Josh Kurpius will debut at the Harley-Davidson Museum on January 17th. “Josh’s photos embody the freedom and independence that is the very essence of Harley-Davidson,” says Bill Davidson, vice president of the Harley-Davidson Museum. “His photographs give visitors a look into a world of […]
