The History Channel History.com is running the “On the Road Sweepstakes.” You can enter to win a brand new Indian Chief motorcycle and other awesome motorcycle and History Channel daily prizes, including classic leather jackets, motorcycle gloves and belt buckles, plus American Pickers DVDs and bobbleheads. Enter every day for more chances to win the 2014 […]
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Win The 2014 Indian Chief At History Channel Sweepstakes
Published by July 25th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Nick O’Leary, a Seminoles Tight End, the grandson of golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, was riding his motorcycle down a street in Tallahassee, Florida. A Lexus pulled in front of him. The violent collision propelled O’Leary from the motorcycle and set him sliding some 75-100 feet, narrowly missing the bus from which this recording came. O’Leary […]
Harley-Davidson Second-Quarter Results. Worldwide Retail Motorcycle Sales Increase 5.2%.
Published by July 25th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) second-quarter 2013 diluted earnings per share increased 13.1% on higher motorcycle shipments and continued gains in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. Second-quarter net income was $271.7 million on consolidated revenue of $1.79 billion, compared to net income of $247.3 million on consolidated revenue of $1.73 billion in the year-ago […]
Sturgis Police Contingency Planning During The All-New Indian Launch On August 3rd
Published by July 24th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Sturgis August 3, 2013 at 8 pm mountain time. Probably the most important event in decades for the motorcycle industry. The Worldwide reveal of the all-new Indian Chief at the Sturgis Museum (Main Street & Junction Avenue.) Preparing for such an event requires methodic organization and contingency planning not only by the Indian Motorcycle people […]
Police Biker Clubs. Are They Hurting The Credibility Of Law Enforcement?
Published by July 24th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Zusha Elinson, journalist at the Wall Street Journal, wrote the following article regarding he proliferation of Police Biker Clubs and the incidents in which they have been involved possibly hurting all the law enforcement credibility. Prosecutors are considering criminal charges against four members of the Iron Brotherhood motorcycle club for their roles in a Christmas […]
Polaris Industries Beats Quarterly Estimates
Published by July 24th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday Tuesday July 23rd, Polaris Industries (PII) released the company’s second-quarter earnings results. Although sales of its Victory motorcycles slumped due to an unusually wet spring while snowmobile sales receded with the end of winter, overall sales climbed 12 percent to $845 million, while net income rose $80 million, or $1.13 per share, 2 cents […]
New TV Series “Let It Ride” Featuring Zach Ness To Debut August 14th On National Geographic Channel
Published by July 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.As announced here on April 24, Zach Ness and his crew spent the last months building custom bikes to be featured in a new National Geographic Channel series called “Let It Ride.” In the show, Zach and his boys build bikes on inspiration or when a client comes to them with a specific request, either […]
2013 LA Calendar Bike Building Championship Results
Published by July 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On July 14th, these owners/builders put their names in the list of the LA Calendar Show winners. Best of Show: Sam Baldi, “Lost Angel” Air Ride Monoshock Custom by Jimmy Todorovitch / Profile Cycle, Patrick Racing 113ci V-Twin. Pro Builder: 1. Lenny Meyer – Big Boy Choppers, Buell; 2. Ron Simms Red/Black Custom; 3. Bruce […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration. New Two-Day Tickets.
Published by July 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson is offering something new, a two-day ticket option. The new two-day ticket option was driven by customer feedback as many nationwide reached out requesting more ticketing options. The two-day ticket is $79 plus convenience fees and is now available at Harley-Davidson 110 Tickets. The ticket is good for any two days of the three-day […]
Stupid Motorcycle Accident At Roar The Shore Event
Published by July 22nd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Each July, thousands of bikers and bike enthusiasts descend on the city of Erie (Pennsylvania region) located along the shores of Lake Erie, to enjoy three days of rides, bands, bike contests, custom motorcycle shows and more. The event, called Roar On The Shore, was held last weekend without incident until last Saturday July 20 […]
Indian Dealer Of The Twin Cities To Organize Indian Motorcycle Factory Tour On August 16th.
Published by July 21st, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Indian of the Twin Cities its I.A.R.G (Indian Arrowhead Riders Group) is organizing an Indian Motorcycle Factory Tour on Friday August 18th. The Ride will Leave at 8am, and travel down to Spirit Lake Iowa for the first ever group tour of the assembly line for the all-new Indian Chiefs. All bikers, all brands of […]
1946 Indian Chief Formerly Owned by Steve McQueen To Be Auctioned
Published by July 20th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Auctions America is about to auction in Los Angeles several awesome motorcycles including a 1946 Indian Chief formally owned by “The King of Cool” Steve McQueen, as well as a 1911 Indian Model C. This auction, set for August 1-3 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, will be covered live by NBC sports […]
Sturgis 2013. First Annual Trike Ride.
Published by July 20th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Roadsmith Trikes has joined forces with the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® for the first Annual Trike Owners United Ride (T.O.U.R.) set to take place on Wednesday, August 7th at 3:30 PM during the Sturgis rally. The T.O.U.R. all-trike ride will begin in historic Hill City, SD for the start of a scenic 50 mile ride that […]
The Bike Shows Of The 2013 Sturgis Rally
Published by July 19th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Who is not pride of his bike? And some, with or without the help of custom builders, go to the extreme to be certain to come back home with a big trophy and possibly a feature in my website. Below, a non-inclusive list of those bike shows you should visit for great pictures and the […]
Sturgis Biker Belles Event. Jessi Combs Building Custom Harley To Be Auctioned For Local Charities
Published by July 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Biker Belles event, known as the Sturgis preeminent celebration of women in motorcycling has joined forces with moto-celebrity Jessi Combs of “All Girls Garage” and “Overhaulin’”tv shows to create a custom based on a Harley Davidson Slim model generously donated by Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson. The 5th annual Biker Belles Celebration, a day of […]
About The Power Of Internet For Your Motorcycle Related Purchase Decisions
Published by July 18th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.GE Capital Retail Bank completed and released the results of their 2nd annual Major Purchase Shopper Study to quantify the importance of online research in 12categories including powersports related purchase such as a motorcycle or related product ($500 or more) . Not surprisingly, empowered by technology, online research has skyrocketed in importance among people preparing […]
Los Angeles area based Arch Motorcycle Company, the venture between veteran motorcycle builder Gard Holinger and actor Keanu Reeves\,) is looking for an experienced fabricator. Below the expected required qualifications. Expert level fabrication skills applicable to the motorcycle industry including, chassis, sheet metal, exhaust, etc… Expert welder, GTAW (Tig) with a broad range of material […]
Motorized Bicycle Challenge. The Results.
Published by July 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Retro-innovation – pairing classic components with modern technology and contemporary design elements – is a growing trend in consumer products development. Last May Local Motors invited the global community of designers, engineers, fabricators and enthusiasts to design a gas-powered bicycle reminiscent of early 20th Century Board Track Racers and Beach Cruisers offering 130-180 mpg fuel […]
Pat and Cris Simmons Headed To Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary On vintage Mounts
Published by July 17th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.A long motorcycle ride on very old motorcycles is the near future for Doobie Brother guitarist Pat Simmons and his wife, Cris Sommer Simmons. On the August 20th, the pair will depart from the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum in Sturgis, South Dakota, and head 1,000 miles east to the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to help […]
Will The City Of Sturgis Support SMRI, The Organization Whose Sturgis Trademarks Are Currently Court Challenged?
Published by July 17th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.On Monday July 15, 2013 the Sturgis Officials invited residents to a city council to share any concerns they may have with the city taking side with SMRI, the organization currently owner of the Sturgis trademarks, but challenged in court by opponents who allege that these trademarks were fraudulently acquired. Dean Kinney and Ross Lamphere, […]
Invitation To Motus Sport Tourers Launch At Laguna Seca Raceway July 19-21.
Published by July 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Long time we didn’t hear about Motus, the small company from Alabama committed to building American high-performance V4 sport-touring motorcycles that combine heart-racing performance with uncompromising comfort. It’s been a long adventure from concept to prototype to testing/development to production machines. But Motus is almost there. The company states that initial production of their 2 […]
Born-Free 5 Bike Show Winners
Published by July 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 5th edition of the California one-day Vintage Chopper And Classic Cycle Show was held on June 29. Bike show winners were: Builder’s Choice Award (top). Yaniv “Neevo” Evan from Powerplant Choppers with a custom built Harley Panhead engine cradle in a beautiful hand-made chassis. Best Of Show (left): Scott “T-Bone” Jones from Noise Cycles. […]
Potential AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers are considered in eight categories, each focused on a specific area of achievement: Ambassadors & Industry, Design & Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership & Motorcycle Rights, Motocross & Supercross, Off-Road, Roadracing and Specialty Competition. Voting for the 2013 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2013 has been completed and […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Brings Star Power To The 6th Annual Legends Ride
Published by July 13th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Legends Ride, the, today announced an all-star roster of film, television and motorcycle celebrities ready to meet participants as part of the most anticipated and widely popular events of the annual Sturgis Rally. The Legends Ride, invites all motorcycle riders and enthusiasts to join R. Lee “The Gunny” Ermey celebrating Victory Motorcycles 15th anniversary, […]
All-New Indian Chief Launch. The Clock Is Ticking. What You Need To Know Before The Reveal In Sturgis.
Published by July 12th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 3 weeks, on August 3rd, the All-New Indian Chief will be unveiled in Sturgis. Before this eagerly anticipated motorcycle event, I summarized a few essential facts you should know. Orders. Officially, Indian dealers will take orders just after Sturgis or in September although we know that some dealers have already taken many deposits for upcoming […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by July 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Samson Exhaust Has Relocated In Sturgis. Just on time for the 2013 Black Hills Rally, Samson Exhaust has completed its relocation from California to Sturgis. If you want to visit the new plant, the address is Industrial Park at 1151 Industry Road, Sturgis, SD 57785. “Over eight years ago I had my first conversations with […]
