Yesterday December 6 at the International Motorcycle Show (IMS) in Long Beach, CA Indian Motorcycle – America’s first motorcycle company, donated the ‘No 7’ serial number of a custom 2014 Indian Chief Vintage to support “Operation Ride Home,” a partnership program between Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA designed to help junior-enlisted service […]
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Operation Ride Home. Indian Motorcycle And Jack Daniel’s Partner To Help Send Armed Services Personnel Home For The Holidays.
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.2014 Dubai Motor Tuning Show
Published by December 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This show info is for all my readers in the Middle East and those of Europe – mostly from Germany – who attended last year’s inaugural edition of this show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2nd edition of the Middle East Motor & Tuning Show (MEMTS) for custom motorcycles and cars will take place […]
Triumph Launched 10 Models In India. Doesn’t Expect To Sell More bikes Than Harley.
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After 2 years of hesitation about launching its brand in India, last Thursday Triumph Motorcycle Ltd officially launched 10 models in this country. Triumph has modest objectives for the next 2 years with a target of 1500 bikes by the end of 2015. Paul Stroud, Triumph’s global director of marketing and sales, confirmed what all […]
Bringing To Market 2 Retro Style Motorized Bicycles
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On July 17th, I reported on the winners of the Motorized Bicycle Challenge, an event organized by Local Motors, a crowd funding operation whose commitment is to “Empower A World Of Vehicle Innovations.” First place winner was Ianis Vasilatos from Romania with a beautiful retro innovation design concept pairing classic components with modern technology and […]
Wayne Pierce Family Museum 50+ Motorcycle Collection To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas On January 8th, 2014
Published by December 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year’s smashing Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at Bally’s Hotel & Casino represented several prestigious private collections, attracted buyers from around the globe, saw a world record made for the 1939 BMW Rennsport 255 Kompressor at nearly a half-million dollars, and achieved more than $2.6-million in total. Following that success, Bonhams is now very pleased […]
Voxan Brand Reborn With The Launch Of An Electric Motorcycle
Published by December 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Voxan is the French motorcycle manufacturer launched by Jacques Gardette whose 1st prototype was shown in 1997 and the first production model released in 1999. The Voxan Roadster, Cafe Racer, Scrambler, Black Magic and Charade Racing (all using a 72-degree 996 cc V-Twin engine) had very little success, and although the company signed its 23rd […]
Tonight. Café Racer TV Features Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycles As Art Exhibition
Published by December 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Footage shot at the Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycles As Art exhibition will air tonight Wednesday, Dec. 4, on Café Racer TV at 10 p.m. ET and again Thursday, Dec. 5 at 1 a.m. ET on Velocity. The Café Racer TV series gives viewers a look into the culture and craft of the Café Racer. In the […]
Harley-Davidson Declares Dividend
Published by December 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.21 per share for the fourth quarter of 2013. The dividend is payable December 27, 2013 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on December 17, 2013. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor […]
Indian Motorcycle Hits The Streets Of Los Angeles And New York And Beyond
Published by December 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its plans for the International Motorcycle Shows in Long Beach, Calif. and New York, NY which run respectively from Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8 at the Long Beach Convention Center and Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. […]
How does BADD (Bikers Against Drunk Drivers) Spends Your Money? An Ongoing Investigation…
Published by November 30th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.In and out of the motorcycle industry, more and more charities bring more than dollars to support a cause, a lot of controversy about how the raised funds are used… For the past three months, WESH 2 News, an NBC-affiliate television station serving Orlando, is Investigating BADD (Bikers Against Drunk Drivers), digging into the charity […]
Custom Harley-Davidson Breakout® To Introduce The New Metzeler 23” ME888 Front Tire
Published by November 29th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A good promo for both the Harley Breakout® model, the new Metzeler 23” 888 front tire and of course for the builder Thunderbike Germany. The factory Breakout, launched by Harley as a “long and low-slung Softail® model with distinctive finishes and specific components”, went through a long list of cosmetic improvements, most of them belonging […]
National Insurance Crime Bureau. New York City Is Motorcycle Theft Capital.
Published by November 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Are you living in a city or state with a very high percentage of motorcycle thefts? It may explain, at least in part, the insurance premium you are paying. The NICB (National Crime Bureau published its statistics for 2012. Highest theft cities? New York, the city where thieves never sleep. Then Las Vegas, where your […]
2013 Netherlands Bigtwin Expo Custom Motorcycle Winners
Published by November 27th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Wheely Shop (Marc de Vriese) 1977 Yamaha XS 650. Dummy oil tank for electric components. Upside down Sachs Roadster front end. Blackmarket Customs. 2001 Buell M2 Cyclone Chopper. One-off Girder front end. Chain conversion. Fat Boy wheels. Internal throttle. Headlight from Citroen 2CV. P&D Custom Bikes (Chris Nichols & Dave Batchelar) 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster with […]
2nd Annual Miami Black Sunday Swap Meet. This Sunday December 1st.
Published by November 27th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Consider Black Sunday 2 the vintage motorcycle lover’s Black Friday. Instead of roaming aisles looking for this year’s electronic device, you’ll be surrounded by enough V-twins, thumpers and straight-fours to rev anyone’s engine. Black Sunday 2 roars onto the Miami scene for vintage motorcycle enthusiasts to meet up, trade parts and give their bikes some […]
Flashback. 2013 Sturgis Legends Ride Charity Event.
Published by November 26th, 2013 in Events and Videos.Last Chance To Win This One-Off Ness Custom Victory
Published by November 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Time is running out for your chance to win and help support the National Motorcycle Museum and get a chance to win a one-of-a-kind Victory Cross Country motorcycle. Arlen Ness, one of America’s first motorcycle customizers, has produced some great and truly unique Victory Motorcycles. Here’s your last chance to win a one-off 2013 Victory, a bike […]
Influential Artist Of The Kustom Kulture Sonny DePalma Left Us
Published by November 22nd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.It is with sadness that I report the passing yesterday of Sonny DePalma, one the most influential and inspiring artists of our generation. Sonny’s work, a combination of airbrush and paintbrush resulting in murals and graphics with a unique, crisp and clear 3-D style, is adorning many of the most acclaimed motorcycles and cars of […]
Florida’s Premier Vintage Motorcycle, Cafe Racer And Scooter Show. Is December 7, 2013.
Published by November 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you are not far from Central Florida on December 7th, I recommend this on-day event where past will meet present, Cafe Racers and Scooters will share the streets of Orlando and the bike show parking lot, where the Mods will pacifically meet the Rockers, with pin-ups on stage and live music to entertain the […]
Harley-Davidson Offers 5 Reasons You Could Hate Yourself Next Spring
Published by November 21st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Advice from Harley….If you want to ride in April, take care of storage chores today. It just snowed in Sturgis. This means the motorcycling season will soon be over in much of the country. If off-season motorcycle storage is inevitable in your neighborhood, the service gurus at Harley-Davidson® remind you to do the job right. […]
Royal Enfield Announces Motorcycle Sales Up 60% During 3rd Quarter 2013
Published by November 20th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield, a motorcycle division of Eicher Motors, announced a better than expected 60% sales increase during 3rd quarter 2013 versus year-ago quarter. Volume growth over the last five quarters has been in the 45-60% range. These positive results come from a better product mix and great success of its 500 cc bikes. Given the six-month […]
Harley-Davidson Adding 260 More Temporary Workers At Menomonee Falls And Tomahawk Plants
Published by November 19th, 2013 in Builders and Events.After announcing last week that 400 part time workers were recruited at its York Vehicle Operations in Pennsylvania, Harley-Davidson is now announcing the hiring of 260 more temporary workers at its Menomonee Falls, and Tomahawk plants, both in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer has already hired 100 temporary production workers who will start in January […]
Prestigious Ducati Collection To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas January 9, 2014
Published by November 19th, 2013 in Builders and Events.Following the recent news of the Pierce Museum collection of Harley-Davidsons headlining January’s Las Vegas motorcycle auction, Bonhams is very pleased to announce the addition of another truly impressive collection, that of Silverman Museum Racing. Comprised of Italian thoroughbreds, the Silverman collection is renowned for having the best of the best. Like the world-famous Silverman […]
How ‘I Love Lucy’ Inspired ‘American Chopper’
Published by November 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Pilgrim Studios produces a ton of programming for a bunch of networks like Discovery, HISTORY, Syfy, Lifetime, OWN, Animal Planet, WE TV and National Geographic Channel. From concept development to network delivery, they do it all. Dina Gahchman, contributor at Forbes, interviewed Pilgrim Studios’ owner Piligian about reality shows and the new Orange County Choppers […]
Another Steve McQueen Motorcycle On The Auction Block.
Published by November 15th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This one it’s a 1938 Harley-Davidson WLD Solo Sport wearing original paint from the factory with odometer showing 21,000 miles. McQueen’s ownership is fully documented and goes with motorcycle, including: original bill of sale from estate sale, odometer statement from estate sale, original auction catalog from estate sale and 1984 Certificate of Authenticity. Also includes […]
Why We Ride. Playing At A Theater New You.
Published by November 15th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.“Why We Ride”, the beautiful and I must add intelligent documentary (see the trailer HERE) about the passion of the riders and the soul of their machines, is coming to a theater near you. Tell your friends, riding buddies and others to come out and see this film. Theatrical Release Update with the location, time […]
