Harley-Davidson Will Launch First The Street 750 In India. Not the Street 500. Without any given justification for this decision, Harley-Davidson India mentioned in its Facebook page that the Street 750 will be the first Street model introduced in India. For sure both the 750 and 500 will be manufactured in this country (except those […]
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400 Part Time Jobs Available Right Now At Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations
Published by November 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After reducing its permanent workforce during the years following the 2008 US recession, Harley-Davidson decided to use a more flexible workforce strategy, hiring temporary workers when customer demands require a ramp up in production. Harley-Davidson’s Springettsbury Township Vehicle Operations in York, Pennsylvania is currently starting the hiring of 400 casual workers, part of a seasonal […]
The competition for the small motorcycle market, from 250 to 750 cc, intensifies. Last week at the 2013 Milan EICMA (International Motorcycle Exhibition) Triumph gave to the media a sketch of their upcoming single 250 cc motorcycle which will be manufactured in Indian at the Narasapura plant in Karnataka. For sure it will be sold in […]
Did You Know? The Oldest Continually Operated Harley-Davidson Dealer In The US.
Published by November 12th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Columbus, Ohio A.D. Farrow Harley-Davidson holds the longevity record in the United States, selling Harleys without interruption since 1912, a total of ,ore than 101 years. Alfred D. Farrow and his wife, Lillian, opened the original Harley-Davidson dealership in Nelsonville. By 1924, they moved their operation to Columbus and took over a dealership on N. […]
Harley-Davidson Issues A Recall On 2014 Model Year Trikes
Published by November 10th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.All the trikes affected were manufactured between July 24, 2013 and September 2, 2013. The recall is due to an incorrectly machined part which may result in allowing the motorcycle to have an “excessive steering angle” allowing the inner fairing to contact the brake fluid reservoir resulting in a loss of brake fluid.” There is […]
Former Marine Sues Harley-Davidson Dealership For Exploiting His PTSD To Sell Him A New Motorcycle
Published by November 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.A 25 yo former Marine named Brett Smit is alleging that a Harley-Davidson dealership in Irvine, California took advantage of his PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) to sell him with a brand new motorcycle. In a first case ever of this nature, on October 30th the Marine has filed a lawsuit against the dealership. Smith […]
Postcards From Milan EICMA International Motorcycle Show
Published by November 9th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.EICMA is considered the world’s largest motorcycle show totally devoted to two-wheel vehicles. This week, all major manufacturers and vendors descended upon Milan for the show 71st edition. “Motorcyclists have changed” was this year’s slogan, The first 2 days are reserved for media representatives and trade operators , the 3 remaining are consumer days( show […]
Intrust Bank Takes Control Of All Big Dog Property. BDM Performance Products Ceased Operation.
Published by November 8th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.In 2011, after Big Dog Motorcycles went bankrupt, founder Sheldon Coleman started a small company in one of Big Dog’s former warehouse called Big Dog Motorcycle Performance Products (BDM), selling parts to Big Dog owners to maintain their bikes. For his new venture Coleman took new loans from Intrust Bank totaling more than 20 million […]
Brough Superior Unveils A 90th Anniversary SS100 Model For 2014
Published by November 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You read it right. Brough Superior is back. In Milan at the EICMA Show, Brough Superior unveiled a new SS100 high performance luxury motorcycle for year 2014. It’s a 1000 cc V-twin Sport Classic designed as a 90th anniversary of the most famous Brough Superior model in the company’s illustrious history, replete with technical innovations […]
Caterham Debuts Its First Ever Motorcycles At 2013 EICMA Show
Published by November 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Catherham is a small Group used to be known for producing a handful of custom Lotus Roadsters each year. Since 2006, the company has diversified, opening several divisions (Caterham F1 Team, Caterham GP2 Racing, Caterham Technology & Innovation, Caterham Composites, Caterham Moto Racing Team Moto2 and Caterham Cars). The company is now entering the motorcycle […]
Carlini Designs Sues Paul Yaffe In Federal Court For Patents Infringement
Published by November 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs and Events.Carlini Designs, based in Santa Ana, California, specializes since 1969 in high-quality aftermarket parts for Harley Davidson and custom motorcycles. The company filed a federal lawsuit against Paul Yaffe Designs (dba Paul Yaffe Originals & Bagger Nation) based in Phoenix, Arizona, also maker of handlebars, alleging patents infringement for the 2 models “Evil Apes” and “Gangster […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500. Deliveries Second Quarter Of 2014. (Part 6)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Built for the urban environment of a new generation of riders around the globe, the all-new Revolution X V-Twin engine Street 750 and 500 will be available in the second quarter of 2014 in the US, Italy, Spain, Portugal and India. More countries will come later in 2014 and 2015. Pricing will vary by market […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500 Reveal In Milan. The Video. (Part 3)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Yesterday evening November 4, 2013 in Milan, the new Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 500 reveal moment with Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer and Frank Savage, Styling Manager, brought the motorcycles into the public eye for the first time.
New Harley-Davidson Street 750 And Street 500. First Known Details (Part 2)
Published by November 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These 2 models represent an agressive move, but one that many in the industry, including myself, were expecting. These last years, it became increasingly clear that future motorcycle sales growth will not come from the big, heavy and expensive motorcycles, but from smaller ones to expand the domestic market before the baby boomers are gone, […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Reveals The Street 750 And Street 500 On An All-New Platform (Part 1)
Published by November 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A few minutes ago, in Milan, Italy on the eve of the EIMCA Show opening, Harley-Davidson revealed 2 new Dark Custom™ motorcycles designed for young urban riders around the world. The Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 and Street™ 500 motorcycles – the first all-new platform from Harley-Davidson in 13 years – are built for urban environments with […]
Custom Chrome Europe To Move In 2014 To New Headquarters With Ultra Modern Parts Warehouse
Published by November 3rd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.While Custom Chrome USA remains discreet, Custom Chrome Europe, the European market leader for the distribution of aftermarket custom parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson, continues its expansion by building near Bingen, Germany new headquarters and a much larger warehouse to offer better logistics to its clientele. The idea and concept behind the new corporate structure […]
US Motorcycle Sales Sharply Up in September. Only 1% For Year To Date. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) September on-highway motorcycle sales jumped 16.1% versus same month last year for a total of 26,110 units. Year to date (September 30), motorcycle sales are up only 1% for a total of 274,578 sold units. […]
Breaking News. Intrust Bank Files For foreclosure On Remaining Big Dog Motorcycles Property And Sheldon Coleman Jr. Personally.
Published by October 31st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Intrust Bank started foreclosure proceedings on Sheldon Coleman Jr, personally and several of his corporate entities including the buildings where Big Dog Motorcycles was housed until its closure in 2011 and the building where BDM Performance Products, the company founded after the demise of Big Dog Motorcycles, was doing e-commerce of custom parts and gear […]
Rossmeyer’s Closing Beach Street Daytona Museum, Store And Diner
Published by October 31st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Today Thursday october 31, 2013 at 5 p.m., the Rossmeyer’s family is closing its store/museum/diner location at 290 North Beach Street in Daytona. In 1994, the building became the site of the original official Rossmeyer’s Of Daytona Harley-Davidson dealership until 2011 when it became only a Bruce Rossmeyer/Harley-Davidson museum/merchandise store with diner. The museum is […]
Painting by Rosson Crow.
New Norton Motorcycles Shipped To The U.S.A. First Time In 30+ Years.
Published by October 30th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A first contingent of new Norton Commando 961 models has been shipped to the US, marking the return of the UK brand in the country after 30+ years of absence. Norton proposes three 961 models: Commando SF, Cafe Racer and Sport. To get started Norton Motorcycles USA CEO Dan Van Epps has already selected 9 US […]
Why We Ride. A Documentary Film Playing At Your Local Theater.
Published by October 30th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Videos.On October 2, 2013, I published the trailer of “Why We Ride” the new acclaimed documentary about the passion of all riders and the soul of their machines. The filmmakers just announced a creative concept in order to get the movie in the hands of the riders without the normal restrictions of Hollywood. The screening program, […]
Harley-Davidson, Polaris, Arctic Cat. Which Company To Invest In?
Published by October 27th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Talking with my friends about the future of the motorcycle industry, very often the conversation slides to which recreational vehicle company is going to perform the best? It continues to surprise many that in this economic environment, both Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG), Polaris (NYSE: PII) and Arctic Cat also selling snowmobiles, ATV’s & UTV’s (NASDAQ: ACAT) […]
Metzeler To Premiere New Tires At The Metzeler Legendary Knight Event In Italy
Published by October 25th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Events.The world premiere of the new SPORTEC™ M7 RR supersport tires and of the custom touring ME 888 MARATHON™ Ultra in a Whitewall version and new 23 inch front size will take place at the Metzeler Legendary Knight, a free open bar event that will also feature two special guest stars to launch the new products, both of whom are avid […]
More Bands, More Builders, More Stars, More Action At The Lone Star Rally! Oct 31 -Nov 3.
Published by October 25th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For the 2013 Lone Star Rally tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts will roll again into Historic Galveston for 4 days of free concerts and to shop amonghundreds of vendors selling everything from the hottest new accessories and bike enhancements to leatherwear and jewelry. Rally goers will enjoy some of the coolest paint and tricked […]
Picture Of The Week. Winter Arrived In Sturgis.
Published by October 25th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.South Dakota already got its winter share of snow and of storms with high winds up to 60 mph. For those who are familiar with Sturgis Lazelle Street, a recent picture of some damage at the Easyriders Saloon extension to the the ex-Broken Spoke Saloon.
