After 6 decades, Volkswagen is ending the production of the iconic Volkswagen Combi. Baby boomers among you remember its glory days at the time of the Vietnam war protests, when it became a symbol of the hippie community, synonymous of freedom on the road… The Combi was made in Brasil since 1957 and 1,800,000 […]
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Good Bye To The Iconic Volkswagen Combi
Published by October 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.30TH Anniversary Love Ride. October 20, 2013
Published by October 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the Love Ride celebrates 3 decades of great performances to raise money for great causes . The day will begin at Glendale Harley-Davidson (3717 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204) and ends at Castaic Lake Recreation Area (32132 Castaic Lake Dr, Castaic, CA 91384) First, participants will enjoy a concert series with American […]
First Report Card On The Inaugural AIMExpo. October 16-20.
Published by October 1st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Although this post may sound as directed only to the members of the media, I thought it would be of interest for my readers to say a few words about the way motorcycle reporters, journalists, photographers, video crews, etc cover the main motorcycle events, both trade and consumers. Some rallies and trade shows, more than […]
Harley-Davidson Riders Wear Pink to Raise $1 Million For Women With Breast Cancer
Published by October 1st, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.The Harley-Davidson family of riders and fans has a promise for women affected by breast cancer: You’re not alone, because we ride with you. These riders and fans added extra horsepower to that promise by raising more than $1 million for organizations that support and empower women affected by breast cancer through the purchase of […]
Las Vegas Artistry In Iron Custom Builders Championship
Published by September 29th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Events.The 13th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest is coming next weekend October 3-6. Among the many biker events organized in Sin City (see them HERE), one favorite is The Artistry In Iron Championship where 20 builders are going to compete and judged by their peers for the title of 2013 Champion. f you appreciate the artistry […]
A Chinese man rode a motorcycle carrying his three children along the top of a giant dam on Thursday to cut down on travel time. Residents of the Junyue township in Sichuan Province have been crossing the river in this way for over two months now, after floods crushed the only existing bridge in July. […]
Harley-Davidson Museum® Exposes Recently Discovered Company Photography In New Exhibit
Published by September 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On Oct. 18, the Harley-Davidson Museum opened “Exposed! Harley-Davidson’s Lost Photographs, 1915-1916.” This new exhibit features 59 Harley-Davidson company photographs from a collection of more than 400 glass plate negatives. The fragile, five-inch by seven-inch glass plate negatives were discovered last year in storage at the Milwaukee County Historical Society. They were used to produce […]
Morgan Motor Co Unveiled A New 3-Wheeler
Published by September 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Same Morgan philosophy. Bringing fun to personal transportation. True, rode one. The new 3-wheeler didn’t change much. Same design in bullet shape with exposed chassis, a 1983 cc v-twin fuel injected engine from S&S Cycle, a Mazda 5-speed plus reverse transmission, padded leather interior, retro cockpit and a ton of options, in & out. What’s […]
AIMExpo To Offer Outdoors Demo Space To Host Variety Of Events.
Published by September 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The inaugural American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) to be held on October 16-20, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida (Consumer days are October 18-20) announced the details of AIMExpo Outdoors!, the event’s interactive and experiential outdoors space. The nearly 400,000 square-foot area located on the grounds of Orlando’s Orange County Convention […]
The backrests of models Cross Country, Cross Country Touring, Cross Country 8-ball, Cross Country Touring, and Hardball may fail in case it is used with a luggage rack attached to it (NHTSA recall 13E048000.) The backrests are from the “Lock and Ride” accessories line. The model years concerned are 2010 to 2013, for a total of […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. Gets Support From Sturgis Chamber of Commerce
Published by September 26th, 2013 in Events.Officials with the non-profit Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. announced that the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce offers its support of SMRi and its of its ownership and licensing of trademarks pertaining to the Srurgis® Motorcycle Rallyafter the City of Sturgis passed the same resolution to support SMRi. In a written statement from the Sturgis Area […]
2014 Dealer Expo Moves From Indianapolis To Chicago With New Dates In December
Published by September 22nd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.With a long list of justifications sent to the media to support its decision, Advanstar announced that the Dealer Expo 2014 will no more be held in Indianapolis in February , but at the McCormick Place in Chicago December 5-7, 2014. The Dealer Expo is until now the largest business to business powersports annual event […]
Star Bolt Build-Off. Vote For The Best Of 10 Customs.
Published by September 20th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.10 custom builders were invited by Yamaha to customize their 2014 Star Bolt. You can vote for your favorite, go back to the page to see how many votes were given to your preferred Star Bolt. This build-off will winner will be announced at the Star Motorcycles display at the AIMExpo in Orlando this coming […]
Pre-Daytona Biketoberfest. “Hear Me Roar”. A Ladies Weekend Oct 4-6, 2013
Published by September 20th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.You all know that women represent a fast-growing demographic for all motorcycle manufacturers, custom shops, vendors, etc. No surprisingly, women events are popping up everywhere there is a motorcycle rally. “Hear Me Roar” is a new one, with activities created by Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona, Roar Motorcycles, Iron Horse Saloon, all businesses located in Ormond […]
Breaking News. Erik Buell To Unveil New American Sport Bike At AIMExpo In Orlando On October 16.
Published by September 19th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Erik Buell Racing (EBR) just confirmed that a new sport bike will be unveiled October 16 at the American International Motorcycle Exposition (AIMExpo) in Orlando, Fla. on October 16. I will be on location at Erik Buell’s booth and report. The new, street-legal high performance motorcycle carries EBR’s model designation 1190RX and is a direct […]
This Weekend. Annual Brooklyn Invitational And Indian Larry Grease Monkey Block party.
Published by September 19th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A lot to do and see this weekend in Brooklyn, NY. The 5th Annual Brooklyn Invitational starts this coming Saturday September 21st at 3 pm until midnight at the Root Studios 131 North 14th street with live music and custom bikes (see list of invited custom builders after the jump. A Dice Magazine party is […]
The New Ducati 899 Panigale. Road Or Track. $15,000.
Published by September 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ducati has a new ambassador for the “Made In Italy Motorcycle.” The Ducati 899 Panigale (pronounced “Pan-ee-gah-lee”) is arriving in October in the US. And I have no doubt that at a price starting at $15,000 it will sell well. The Panifale replaces the 848 Superbike and is intended to be the Ducati new flagship […]
Help Jasmine Cain Finish Her 2013 Rock N’ Roll Tour
Published by September 17th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Friend of the industry Jasmine Cain and her band need a new reliable vehicle to finish their 2013 rock n’ roll tour. Watch the video and go to funding at. Jasmine Cain Kickstarter.
UK Finest Custom Builders At This Weekend Bike Street Heroes Magazine Extreme Bike Show.
Published by September 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For all my readers in the United Kingdom, a reminder that this coming weekend September 21-22nd, Back Street Heroes Magazine is holding its 1st BSH Xtreme at the internationally-renowned Donington Park raceway in the heart of England. Some of the finest builders with their most extreme motorcycles have accepted to participate. The weekend activities will […]
Ducati To Add Premium Bikes To Attract High-End Buyers. While most motorcycle manufacturers are conceiving smaller engine size and more affordable bikes, Ducati Motor Holding SpA, now owned by Volkswagen AG, will roll out 4 new motorcycles next year to attract more high-end buyers. The new bikes will be “premium products as we’re not looking […]
American International Expo (AIMExpo) Announces 350th Exhibitor.
Published by September 14th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.With 35 days until the inaugural American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) commences in Orlando, Fla., event producer Marketplace Events has announced that it has signed its 350th exhibitor for the October 16-20 show. AIMExpo is the US first combined consumer, trade, and media expo. “It wasn’t that long ago that we were announcing our 250th […]
Next Spring, A New Harley-Davidson Marvel Film. “Captain America. The Winter Soldier”
Published by September 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Next Spring, on April 4, 2014, a new movie “Captain America. The Winter Soldier” will be released by Marvel Studios. In the upcoming film, Steve Rogers’ character will be riding Harley-Davidson’s newest Softail® motorcycle, the Breakout. “Captain America and Harley-Davidson have had a long association dating back to the introduction of the character in 1939,” […]
Triumph Rocket III Motor Trike Sets A World Land Speed Record At Bonneville BUB Speed Trials
Published by September 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A Triumph Rocket III Touring bike fitted with a Motor Trike conversion body and equipped with a Carpenter Racing motor kit, posted a 136 mph top speed and FIM World Record (pending ratification by FIM) “The Carpenter Racing team turned this radical trike into a 250 horsepower full blown hot rod,” states Brian Klock who […]
Biker Belles® Charity Event Featured On Velocity “All Girls Garage” TV Show
Published by September 13th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Biker Belles® event and auction to raise money for charity held on Aug. 6, 2013 at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® featured a custom built motorcycle by moto-celebrity Jessi Combs and donated by Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley Davidson. The highest bidder twas Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers who gifted the custom bike to his wife […]
Royal Enfield Producing The New Continental GT 535
Published by September 12th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Continental GT 535 is retro motorcycle maker Royal Enfield’s latest product and is now in production at the new factory in Oragadam, near Chennai, India. The GT535 was launched in the UK yesterday, after which it could be launched in India. No word about an introduction date in the US, but end of the […]
9/11 Anniversary. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Billy Joel, Paul Teutul Jr. On Motorcycle Ride To Ground Zero
Published by September 11th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Billy Joel and Paul Teutul, Jr. joined firefighters for a tribute motorcycle ride to commemorate the 12th anniversary of 9/11. They left Rescue 1 Firehouse on West 43rd St. to ground zero early Wednesday. (photo @ Marcus Santos New York Daily News)
