The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has requested comments on a proposed amendment to a safety standard on “lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment to allow the license plate mounting surface on motorcycles to be at an angle of up to 30 degrees beyond vertical” (on horizontal installed plates). According to the agency, the […]
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NHTSA Proposing Change Of Angle Of Motorcycle License Plates
Published by September 11th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.American Pickers’ Frank Fritz To Discuss Collectible And Vintage Motorcycles At American International Motorcycle Expo.
Published by September 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Orlando, FL October 16-20 has announced that Frank Fritz, one half of History’s popular television series “American Pickers” will be appearing at the inaugural event and hosting 2 exclusive presentation (October 18 & 19) and meet & greet sessions. Fritz will be discussing the value of and his […]
Permit Denied For 2 Million Bikers Ride Through Washington DC To Commemorate 9/11. Washington DC has denied a permit for a no-stop ride through Washington DC on Wednesday September 11. Organizers state that bikers want to ride “to remember those who were killed on 911 and honor our armed forces who fought those who precipitated this […]
Las Vegas BikeFest. Less Than 4 Weeks to Go.
Published by September 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If you love Las Vegas, the 13th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest is coming in 22 days, the weekend of October 3 to 6. The party will kick off at the Vendor Village at Cashman Center which opens up at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 10/3. You can pick up your registration package at The Golden Nugget, […]
Erik Buell Filed Patent For Motorcycle With Hybrid Power System
Published by September 8th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Think whatever you want about hybrid and e-bikes, but they are coming in larger numbers. Even Erik Buell is working on them and with 6 others, filed for a patent regarding a motorcycle with hybrid power system. The application describes a motorcycle “with an internal combustion engine, a generator, and a rechargeable battery configured to […]
Spy Picture Of The 500 CC Harley-Davidson
Published by September 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.With minimum camouflage, the upcoming Harley-Davidson 500 cc to be built in India and to be 1st marketed in this same country, is accumulating road test miles. There is a consensus among all big motorcycle manufacturers that they need to offer smaller capacity models at more affordable prices to be able to penetrate emerging markets […]
World’s Fastest Motorcycles Getting Ready To Break 400 MPH
Published by September 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On September 12, the speed warriors of the racing world will convene at the Bonneville Salt Flats for Mike Cook’s Bonneville Shootout, the annual assault on land-speed world records. The Top 1 Oil Ack Attack streamliner, currently the world’s fastest motorcycle with a top one-way speed of 394.084 MPH and a world record speed of 376.4 […]
American Motorcycle Racing Legend Kenny Roberts To Be The Face Of Inaugural AIMExpo In Orlando October 16-20.
Published by September 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group, producer of The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) is announcing that racing legend Kenny Roberts will join in the celebration of the inaugural show October 16-20, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. As “AIMExpo Champion,” Roberts will play a key role in the festivities of the […]
The Victory Vision Tour For those who like the look, it’s the finest Victory luxury touring experience. Under the revolutionary form lies what is probably the most comfortable bike on the road. Features include: Cruise control and linked ABS braking. 29 gallons of lockable storage. Fixed fairing provides maximum wind and weather protection. Push-button powered […]
Wireless Ronin Selected By Indian Motorcycle To Launch Its Digital Marketing Solution Across Dealerships Nationwide
Published by September 6th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle is expanding its dealer representation across major motorcycle markets nationwide and has retained Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. a leading marketing technologies solutions provider, to launch its digital marketing technology across its Indian network in the United States Wireless Ronin received an initial purchase order to provide the necessary hardware, software, content engineering and […]
Feds to Motorcyclists. Pump E-15 Into Your bike And Go To Jail.
Published by September 5th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.From qbPR of The Motorcycle Riders Foundation. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports that according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) using ethanol blends of 15% ethanol in any vehicle that is not a passenger vehicle will be in direct violation of Federal law. The EPA has issued a list of possible plans to mitigate […]
Öhlins Suspension Annual Cirkus Of Speed Is September 28, 2013
Published by September 5th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Suspension.Race machines, crazy customs, hot rods and exotics, motorcycles and cars, V-Twins and race bikes, street and off-road, will all be on exhibit at the Second Annual Öhlins USA Suspension Cirkus of Speed, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Saturday, September 28, 2013. For a dynamic treat, this year’s event in Hendersonville features “police […]
First Annual Motorcycle Film Festival in New York September 26-28th.
Published by September 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Motorcycle Film Festival is an idea whose time has come. We are in the midst of the biggest creative boom centered on motorcycles since the 1970s. Every motorcycle custom builder wants to hire a filmmaker to shoot his work and his rides. The massive, youthful rise of moto-mania has excited big motorcycle manufacturers to […]
Hollister Rally Approved For The Next 10 Years
Published by September 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The 2013 Hollister Motorcycle Rally – the city’s signature tradition – was last July the first in five years after shaky finances caused prior cancellations. “The City Council members sent a roaring message to the motorcycle community that officials plan to hold a downtown rally for the next 10 years, even if city politics change” […]
Harley-Davidson Tomorrow. Short Term A 500 cc Model. Long Term, Possibly An e-Harley.
Published by September 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Let’s talk again about the Harley-Davidson Mentality Shift I was describing in my post on August 30th when referring to the Rushmore Project. Last weekend, Matt Levatich – President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company – would have said to a few journalists (was not among them) that a 500 cc model is […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Parade. 5 Miles. 7000 Participants. 35,000 Collective Miles.
Published by September 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary year-long global celebration (11 countries on six continents) ended in Milwaukee during Labor Day weekend with a huge motorcycle parade, probably one of America’s greatest street events. An estimated 7,000 Harley-Davidson owners, dealers and employees from around the world rolled through downtown Milwaukee for a parade route nearly five miles long […]
Harley-Davidson 110Th Anniversary. What The Top Executives Are Saying.
Published by September 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Bikers sharing the same passion for the Harley brand came from around the world to Milwaukee for a long weekend of concerts, a parade, and street parties. Harley bikers are not the only ones to be excited. So are all Harley-Davidson top executives. They know that the brand is getting a huge worldwide attention from […]
Because of frequent windy weather and sometimes too wet salt, this year was not the most favorable to racers to set as many land speed records as previous years. I was expecting to report on the outright world land speed record battle between the BUB No. 7 piloted by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and […]
One-Armed Motorcycle Rider Makes History In TT At Isle Of Man. 42-year-old Chris Mitchell from the Isle of Man rode a specially adapted Suzuki machine and managed to complete a race around the island’s TT course, finishing in 11th place out of 20 riders at the Manx Grand Prix Newcomer’s B race on Wednesday August […]
The 2014 Triumph Bonneville, Thruxton and Scrambler
Published by August 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.2014 is for Triumph the year of only cosmetic changes on all 3 of its classic models. The Triumph Bonneville keeps its 865 cc parallel-twin, but got a new exhaust for a better growl. Front wheel is no 17″ with lower seat position and a grab rail. Chain guard is now standard. Paint schemes include […]
Milwaukee Police Department. Did You Know?
Published by August 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.From now until the end of the 110th anniversary celebration over Labor Day Weekend, the Milwaukee Motorcycle Police Department is helping direct the traffic of tens of thousand motorcycles converging to downtown Milwaukee. Of course, the Milwaukee PD has a very long history of riding Harleys. It’s not long after the inception of Harley-Davidson in […]
During the introduction of the 2014 Cruisers to its dealer network, the theme developed by Steve Menneto, Vice President for Polaris Motorcycles, was “offering more bike for the money than ever before.” New lower price points, added features and increased options characterize the 2014 line-up. Still 6 different models: HIGH-BALL®, JACKPOT, VICTORY JUDGE®, BOARDWALK™, HAMMER […]
Blind And Racing His Motorcycle On The Bonneville Salts
Published by August 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In Bonneville, Dan Parker is making history by being the 1st ever blind person to race a motorcycle on the Salts of Utah. 43-year old Parker, a race car pilot, lost his sight 17 months ago in an accident. With no intention to go faster than other participants, he spent last weekend getting a feel […]
Vegas rocks. With hot spots and loose slots, great food, glitzy hotels, fabulous entertainment, and a Sin City reputation that makes Las Vegas Bikefest the bikers party town from October 3rd to 6th. Not to forget, beyond the city limits, some of the most unforgettable rides in the country – to the Grand Canyon, Lake […]
Breaking News. Bourget Bike Works. Complete Shop Liquidation.
Published by August 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Bourget Bike Works has retained K.D. Auctions for an online only auction of its rolling chassis, CNC machines, tooling, parts and accessories. An inspection preview is organized at Bourget Bike Works 21407 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix, AZ 85024 on Tuesday September 17, 2013 from 9 am to 4 pm (PT). Over 400 lots are […]
