Tomorrow Thursday afternoon I am flying to La Crosse, WI to participate to S&S Cycle 55th anniversary celebration to be held at the Oktoberfest Grounds on Friday, June 21st and Saturday 22nd, 2013. Jay will showcase the Military Tribute Bikes on both days in La Crosse but will revealed them the day before on Thursday, […]
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S&S Cycle 55th Anniversary. Jay Allen Will Be Master Of Ceremonies. Display Military Tribute Bikes.
Published by June 19th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.Ethanol Producer Group Describes Motorcycle Lobbying Day Against E15 Fuel An Absurdity
Published by June 19th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Today June 19, the American Motorcycle Association (AMA) is on Capitol Hill to talk about the dangers of E15 for use in motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. The objective of the “Fuel for Thought” lobbying day is to help educate lawmakers about the need to research the possible harmful effects of E15 fuel on motorcycles. The […]
What’s In The Barn. The New TV Series Premieres Tonight Tuesday, June 18 at 10.30 PM ET/PT
Published by June 18th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.What’s In The Barn is a TV Series on Velocity Channel about vintage motorcycles starring Dale Walksler. The show is taking viewers inside the barns and backyards of America on the hunt for exceptional, classic motorcycles. Host Dale Walksler lends his expert eye (Dale is curator of the Wheels Through Time museum) and his enthusiasm […]
Looking Desperately For Paul Teutul Sr. TV Series Partner
Published by June 18th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On May 21st, I announced that that OCC and Paul Teutul Sr. will be soon back on TV with a new sees on CMT. If the producer find the right new partner for Sr… A casting was launched by producer Pilgrim Studios to find the right cast mate able to run OCC’s shop and participate […]
Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary Celebration. Pope Francis Blessed 35,000 Bikers.
Published by June 17th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Last Sunday, 35,000 bikers who descended on Rome to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary were blessed by Pope Francis during the Mass on St. Peter’s Square. 800 lucky winners who were allowed to park their bikes on the road leading to St. Peter’s Square.
Because tomorrow is Father’s Day, I thought it would be appropriate to run this video produced by Robert Pandya. Robert is in charge of Indian Motorcycle public relations and frequently comments in my website to answer your questions. He had a chance to ride with his Dad, Dr. Kirit K. Pandya (An Indian from India) […]
Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson Museum Moving From Daytona Beach Street To Ormond Beach Destination Daytona
Published by June 15th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The original Daytona Rossmeyer Harley-Davidson store at 290 North Beach Street that was turned into a museum after the passing of Bruce Rossmeyer in 2009 in a motorcycle accident is going to close its doors and be moved at the end of 2014 to Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach where it will occupy the second […]
Harley-Davidson Presents Pope Francis Two Motorcycles And A Leather Jacket.
Published by June 14th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During this week 110th Anniversary celebration in Rome, Italy Pope Francis was presented 2 Harleys and a leather jacket. Great publicity for the Milwaukee manufacturer, but what the Pope is going to do with them? I guess auctioning them fto benefit a catholic charity. Maybe the Vatican will send me a press release. All week, Harley-Davidson […]
Todd’s Cycle Closing California Shop. Opening Todd’s Cycles Hawaii. Don’t look anymore for Todd’s Cycles in Huntington Beach, California. Todd Silicato and family with custom bikes and tools are moving this month to even sunnier Kauai, Hawaii. Nothing has changed except a new zip code, a new logo, a currently updated website and Facebook page. […]
Sturgis. First Ultimate Custom Bike Show Presented By J&P Cycles.
Published by June 12th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For the first time ever in Sturgis Biker Pros is producing a standalone Ultimate Builder competition during the Sturgis Rally next to the Harley-Davidson pavilion mid-week on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show presented by J&P Cycles matches some of the best custom bike builders in the country against one another as […]
Picture Of The Month. Babette Marie Mitchell.
Published by June 11th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Events.Yesterday evening, proud parents Russell and Rachel Mitchell showed me the first “biker picture” of their daughter Babette Marie Mitchell born May 11, 2013. Sharing with you. So, so cute. Of course, by far, Russell’s best creation… (photo copyright Lorie Dorman courtesy R. & R Mitchell to Cyril Huze)
Looking For Bikers To Become Mystery Shoppers For Major Motorcycle Manufacturer
Published by June 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Want to make some money evaluating motorcycle dealers in your area? Through its market research company, a major motorcycle manufacturer wants to evaluate its US and Canadian dealers and for this purpose is looking for bikers to be Mystery Shoppers. Mystery shopping is a tool used since the 940’s to measure quality of service, compliance […]
Steve McQueen’s Legendary 1931 Harley-Davidson VL Motorcycle And Truck Up For Auction
Published by June 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Steve McQueen’s 1931 Harley Davidson VL 74 will be sold to the highest bidder at the inaugural Mecum Celebrity Items Auction July 26-27 celebrating the Legendary History of Hollywood on July 26-27, 2013 at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. In addition to the motorcycle, several other rare McQueen items will be auctioned including his […]
Your Chance To Win The New 2014 Indian Chief
Published by June 9th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.You can be one of the first to own the all-new 2014 Indian Chief…without paying for it. Just participate to the Indian sweepstakes. No purchase necessary.(A purchase will not improve your chance of winning.) here are 3 ways to enter it. 1.) Visit Indian Motorcycle Sweepstakesand complete an Official Online Entry form between 12:01am ET […]
David Uhl Creates “Chance Encounter” To Commemorate 110th Anniversary Celebrations In Rome And Vatican City.
Published by June 9th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Harley-Davidson revealed exclusive artwork by officially licensed artist David Uhl in coordination with the Vatican to mark the brand’s 110th anniversary event in Rome June 12 to 16. David will make an appearance at the event in Rome and will present one of the canvas Giclee prints to the Vatican “Chance Encounter” depicts a Vatican official […]
Harley-Davidson Lineup For 110th Anniversary Celebration. Rock To Rap and Everything In Between
Published by June 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.An eclectic mix of talent ranging from emerging stars to legendary bands will rock the Milwaukee Lakefront with Harley-Davidson during the culmination of the company’s year-long, global 110th Anniversary Celebration. More than 60 bands will take to the stages of Milwaukee’s Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) Thursday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Sept.1, 2013. The […]
Two Important Antique Motorcycle Auctions In The Next 2 weeks
Published by June 6th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.First, Domi Racer Distributors Auction is June 11 in Cincinnati, OH. It includes $10+ million of vintage and NOS European Motorcycle Parts, 10+ bikes, and a great collection of motorcycle memorabilia collected by Bob Schanz. Second, Melvin Motorcycle Museum Auction is June 19 in Oscoda, MI. It includes a Massive collection of Memorabilia from The […]
Ultimate Fighting Champions At Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary
Published by June 5th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The legendary Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Octagon® is set to ride into Milwaukee for Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary celebration, giving fans of the two all-American heavyweight brands an opportunity to witness one of the hardest-hitting live fights of the year – the UFC® 164 Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown. Pre-Sale tickets for UFC® 164 available to Harley-Davidson 110th […]
Dodge City, Kansas May Restart Historic 1914 Motorcycle Race
Published by June 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In July 2014, Dodge City in Kansas will celebrate the centennial of the historic 1914 motorcycle race and is hoping to organize it again during a week-long celebration. The Dodge City 300 motorcycle race was kind of an “Indianapolis Of Motorcycles” attracting 17,000 people to Dodge City in 1914 and more than 20,000 in 1921. […]
2013 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show On July 14th Will Feature Top Custom Builders
Published by June 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, the 22th edition of the Los Angeles Calendar Motorcycle Show is returning to the Queen Mary’s Seawalk Village, Long Beach, CA on Sunday July 14th. Some well known top custom builders will be displaying their new creations with some of them competing in the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d’ Elegance. The […]
Arlen Ness Honored By The Petersen Auto Museum
Published by May 31st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Los Angeles museum is hosting a summer-long exhibit called “Arlen Ness, Art on Two Wheels” which will feature a variety of Arlen’s builds (as well as builds by his son Cory and grandson Zach) running from July 13-Sept. 8. To launch the exhibit, The Petersen Auto Museum is organizing a motorcycle cruise-in on Saturday, […]
Victory Motorcycles Summer Tour Schedule. 80 Stops In 3 Months!
Published by May 30th, 2013 in Builders and Events.All big motorcycle brands have a busy schedule displaying their new models and organizing demo rides in major rallies and events. But this year, Victory Motorcycles is hitting more roads, participating to more rallies than ever before. Their national demo tour includes no less than 80 stops in 3 months! “This summer we’ll connect with […]
Polaris Donating 10 Off-Road Vehicles to The Salvation Army for Oklahoma Disaster Relief
Published by May 30th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.To enhance The Salvation Army’s ability to transport food, water and other critical supplies to tornado survivors in Moore, Oklahoma,.Polaris Industries Inc. announced the company is donating 10 military, off-road vehicles with a combination of Run-Flat and Non-Pneumatic Tires (NPT), The units will be delivered from Polaris’ Osceola, Wis. plant, free of charge, thanks to […]
2013 Annual “Motorcycle As Art” Sturgis Exhibition Is ‘Ton Up! Speed, Style and Cafe Racer Culture”
Published by May 29th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This summer, “Motorcycle As Art”, the flagship annual exhibit curated by Michael Lichter at the legendary Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Rally, will be focusing on the origins and renewed popularity of the Café Racer movement. As I wrote many times, shades of the 50’s and 60’s are everywhere in our motorcycle industry with a […]
A proposal To Make Nevada The First State In The nation To Legalize Motorcycle Lane Splitting Has died In the State Senate. The bill would have allowed motorcycles to drive between cars as long as traffic was stopped and the motorcycle did not go faster than 10 mph. Proponents said the legislation would make it […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd To Perform At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Motorcycle and Music Festival
Published by May 29th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Beyond the tragedy, the history, the raging guitars and the killer songs, ultimately, Lynyrd Skynyrd is about an indomitable will. About survival of spirit: unbowed, uniquely American.The world’s most renowned Southern Rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, returns to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s® Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ Thursday Aug 8, joining a large and still growing […]
