When a few months ago I told you that in 2013 Jesse James will be back on the rally tour, many of you doubted. Well, after years of absence, Jesse James is back in Sturgis with a new line of hand-made parts, fenders and a brand new CFL3 frame for your chopper project. Jesse is […]
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Exclusive. Jesse James Back At The Sturgis Rally With New Custom Parts And Never Seen Before CFL3 Chopper Frame
Published by July 10th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sturgis Rally. Baker Drivetrain Smoke-Down Showdown Is Wednesday August 7, 2013
Published by July 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.BAKER Drivetrain is about to bring again the mayhem to Sturgis with a new head to head burnout in a way only Baker can bring it. This year, the Smoke-Down Showdown will happen at Wednesday August 7th at 8 pm at the Easyriders Saloon on Lazelle street, downtown Sturgis. Emcee extraordinaire Jay Allen will entertain […]
Original 1909 Single Cylinder Indian Motorcycle And 2 Indian Wrenches To Be auctioned This weekend
Published by July 9th, 2013 in Editorial, Engines and Events.On sunday afternoon July 14, 2013 GOULD AUCTIONS, a company specializing in selling antiques, will auction a are and original 1909 Single Cylinder Indian Motorcycle engine by Oscar Hedstrom and 2 wrenches. In 1899, Gifted engineer Oscar Hedstrom built a motorized two-wheeler. George Hendee, bicycle maker and former cycle racer, saw the potential of the […]
Hamsters USA Silent Auction To Benefit Children’s Care Rapid City Is August 5, 2013 In Spearfish During Sturgis Bike Week
Published by July 9th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hamsters USA, the group whose members share fun friendship around a common passion for custom motorcycles, has planned its yearly silent auction dinner for August 5, 2013 in Spearfish, SD. The Monday event is the single largest get-together of Hamsters during the year. The silent auction held that night is to benefit Children’s Care Hospital & […]
Russell Mitchell Releases Today Brand New 50-Page Exile Cycles Parts Catalog
Published by July 7th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You are the first to know. All the parts made by Exile Cycles, including their brand new extensive line of bolt-on parts for a “make-over” of your stock Harley model, are featured in a brand new full 50-page catalog just released today. In it, bike kits, rolling chassis, frames, and all the custom parts you need to […]
Harley-Davidson World Ride Tops 10 Million Miles. Record Mileage Eclipses 2012 Total by 28 Percent. Motorcycle riders from around the world enthusiastically joined members of the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) on June 23 and 24 to shatter last year’s record mileage total for the Harley-Davidson World Ride by collectively logging more than 10 million miles, […]
4th Of July. Victory Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary.
Published by July 4th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It was the 4th of July 1998, 15 years ago, that Victory Motorcycles was born producing its first motorcycle. For 15 years, Victory has been an aggressive, dynamic force in the world of motorcycling, a newcomer who earned respect for overall quality, reliability and performance. Today, Victory offers a full line of cruisers and tourers. […]
Most US Patriotic Brands. Jeep Is First. Harley-Davidson 13th.
Published by July 3rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In time for the 4th of July, a survey of 4,500 consumers selected to represent the US population was conducted by New York-based branding researching firm Brand Keys to know which brands are perceived as “patriotic.” 197 famous brand names in 35 categories were researched. Especially around Independence Day, marketers “waving the US flag” will […]
Photo taken 2 weeks ago during the Chinese HOG Rally (1000 participants). Source Reuter.
German Bike And Music Weekend. Burnouts, Stunts, Burnouts, Stunts, Music.
Published by July 2nd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Bike And Music Weekend in Geiselwind, Germany (18th edition is August 1-4)) is supposed to be the largest “how to burn rubber” event known to man. 4 days of screaming tires, of rubber smoke interrupted only by drag races, wild stunts and live bands. Burnouts as an automotive form of art? (done right, tracing […]
Breaking News. Erik Buell Sells 49.2% Of Erik Buell Racing Inc For 25 Million
Published by July 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It looks like now as it was a very good operation for Erik Buell that 3 years ago Harley-Davidson shut down the former Buell Motorcycle Company. After Harley severed its ties with Erik Buell, he started the Erik Buell Racing inc. firm, launching the EBR’s 1190RS flagship model, a limited-edition high-power sports motorcycle. In a […]
Renewable Fuels Association Releases Key Information on Ethanol Use in Motorcycles
Published by June 29th, 2013 in Editorial, Engines and Events.The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) released a fact sheet specifically for motorcycle owners answering common questions about E15 (85 percent gasoline/15 percent ethanol) and motorcycle engines. The document entitled “E15 and the Motorcycle Industry” makes it clear that E15 is illegal to put into a motorcycle engine, but E10 is approved for use. The fact […]
Second Edition Of Wheels And Waves. Great Images And Beautiful Friendship.
Published by June 28th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Two childhood friends share the same passion for motorcycles. They create a successful website with images of classic and custom motorcycles, meet other friends, create the “Southsiders” and organize in 2012 a first group ride called “Wheels & Waves”, destination Biarritz, the French capital of surfing. Why? Because motorcycling and surfing are about freedom… They […]
Looking To Organize The First Harley FXR’s Only Exhibition And Bike Show In Sturgis
Published by June 26th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The FXR with a chassis, where engine is rubber mounted, is still considered by many the best handling motorcycle Harley-Davidson has ever produced. It has also been a long time custom builders favorite. The FXR has gained new found glory over the last couple of years with young motorcycle customizers rebuilding and customizing them, motorcycle […]
NHTSA Petitioned To Mandate Antilock Braking System On All New Motorcycles
Published by June 25th, 2013 in Controls, Editorial and Events.The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) maintain this step would significantly reduce crashes and deaths. They petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require new motorcycles to be equipped with antilock braking systems because they maintain this step would significantly reduce crashes and deaths.
S&S 55th Anniversary Commemorative Black Carburetor Kits. Only 55 Available.
Published by June 25th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.Only 55 special 55th Anniversary commemorative Super E and Super G Shorty carburetor kits are available from S&S Cycle. They feature a specially machined venturi for up to 7% more flow and a distinctive black Enduraguard® coating that not only looks tremendous, but resists chemicals and heat. They come with stock length black manifolds for […]
Ford Kills The Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson. Harley-Davidson fans are disappointed. Although no official reason is given, the special edition Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson is been discontinued. This model was released for the 1st time in 1999 and was the top of the line, most expensive. 2013 model year F-150 is offered at the price of $50,905, […]
To those who there last year, are going to be there this year, this video features some of the 2012 events at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, from the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling to the Legendary and Biker Belles Rides and many other activities offered each year to campers. 2013 full entertainment schedule and camping […]
Indian Motorcycle Will Introduce The All-New 2014 Indian Chiefs In Sturgis August 3. Weeklong Schedule Of Events.
Published by June 24th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It’s probably the most highly anticipated and historic motorcycling event in decades: the reveal of the all-new 2014 Indian® Chief®. Two and a half years in the making, the reveal party will be Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m., 999 Main Street, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame located at the corner of Junction and […]
S&S Cycle Celebrates 55 Years Going Fast. Saying Thank You.
Published by June 24th, 2013 in Customs, Engines and Events.What started as a passion for speed, grew into the best known company name in the V-Twin high performance aftermarket. George Smith Sr. had to build his own parts to make his motorcycle faster. Now the company he founded manufactures the most prestigious line of “go fast” v-twin engine parts in the world. S&S Cycle […]
2013 Sturgis Broken Spoke Campground. Live Concerts With Korn, The Black Crowes, Queens Of The Stone Age, Garry Allan.
Published by June 23rd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Broken Spoke Campground located in Sturgis, South Dakota and Live Nation announced that metal legends KORN will perform live in concert on Tuesday, August 6 as part of the 2013 Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally. KORN comes on the heels of three previously announced concerts that are on sale now including THE BLACK CROWES on Sunday, […]
Postcards From S&S Cycle 55th Anniversary.
Published by June 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Engines and Events.I am in Wisconsin, home state of S&S Cycle, participating to their 55th anniversary celebration both at the Viola manufacturing plant and the La Crosse distribution center. Born in 1958, S&S Cycle has been in the business of conceiving, designing and producing high quality, high performance engine components – now including mufflers – for the […]
Car Manufacturer Lotus To Build Its Own And First Ever Motorcycle.
Published by June 21st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The iconic car manufacturer created Lotus Motorcycles to design and build a first motorcycle to be be named Lotus C-0. It is announced by the company as to become the most impressive appearance on public roads on two wheels. Lotus Motorcycles is a joint project of Kodewa, car designer Daniel Simon and the Holzer Group. The […]
110Th Anniversary. Rockstar Energy Drink Partners With Harley Davidson For Custom Bikes Giveaway.
Published by June 21st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 2 companies have worked together to create four custom bikes being displayed at 110th Anniversary events in Sturgis August 3-10 and in Milwaukee over Labor Day weekend. Fans have three opportunities to win one of the custom Rockstar Harley-Davidson motorcycles throughout the year, including one giveaway dedicated exclusively to Harley Owners Group (HOG) members. […]
The New Indian Motorcycle’s Rumble Is Sweet Music For Bikers Around The World
Published by June 20th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.With online and social media fueling the conversation in the entire motorcycle world, the new Indian Motorcycle’s future is surely the most discussed topic of 2013. Although the brand new 2014 Chief model will not be unveiled until Sturgis Bike Week (August 3rd to 11th), your online comments in my daily magazine, Facebook and Twitter […]
Star Motorcycles Unveil The 2014 Stryker Cruiser Model
Published by June 19th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For those who don’t know, Star Motorcycles is a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, and the brand name under which the company sells their cruiser motorcycles in the USA. Strategy is always to mimic the classic American V-Twin cruiser but at much lower prices. The Stryker gets a 1340 cc 80″ liquid cooled EFI V-Twin […]
