Harley-Davidson would have advised some of its dealers that shipment of the 2013 FXSBE Breakout is being stopped until further notice. A couple of hundred units seem concerned. At this date no official reason has been given to them. It has happened before with all motorcycle manufacturers, often the reason being a problem with a […]
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Harley-Davidson Stopping Delivery Of CVO Breakout
Published by May 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For Sale Now. Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration Concert Tickets.
Published by May 7th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ticketing for the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary music concert series is now open. During the extended Labor Day Weekend party more than 60 acts have been scheduled to perform with Aerosmith, Kid Rock and Toby Keith stated as the headliners. Tickets for event and concerts (starting at $24.50) can be ordered online at: Milwaukee 110th Anniversary Concerts.
Harley-Davidson 5th Annual Women Riders Month
Published by May 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson wants more women to break free and to hit the road on their own Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. This month, the company is celebrating women who dared to turn their dream of riding their own Harley-Davidson® motorcycle into reality. From May 1 to May 15, 2013, bikers are encouraged to share stories about incredible women riders […]
2013 is the last year the new Indian Chief is available. Because very few were assembled and there won’t be any more, is it an instant collectible? Some think so. Time will tell. It is expected that interest for the new generation of Indian will be extremely high, so I hear that some current Indian […]
Harley Davidson To Discontinue 6 Models In 2014 Lineup.
Published by May 2nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.4 Harley-Davidson models not selling as expected, will be discontinued for 2014. They are: the Sportster XR1200X, the Softail Blackline, the Electra Glide Classic FLHTC, the Road King (FLHRC dropped in the US FLRH abandoned outside the US) 2 models are temporarily discontinued because they are going to be completely redesigned and request new tooling. […]
Historic Auction Of Painting “The Enthusiast” By David Uhl.
Published by May 1st, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Painters.On Friday night May 3, 2013, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will be hosting its 20th Annual Black ‘n Blue Ball in Milwaukee. This event is designed to raise money for MDA and features several silent and live auction items. In 2003, David Uhl painted “The Enthusiast” as part of Harley-Davidson’s 100th Anniversary celebration. It graced […]
The 33rd Edition Of The Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show
Published by May 1st, 2013 in Builders and Events.Held last weekend at the Stafford County Show Ground, Staffordshire UK, the Annual Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show is a traditional International Classic Motorcycle Show attracting around 30,000 visitors. A few images from the 33rd edition shot and sent to me by Vincent Montreuil.
Royal Enfield Starts Manufacturing At New Plant In India. Production Capacity To Be 175,000 Motorcycles in 2013. 275,000 in 2014.
Published by May 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Royal Enfield rolled out its first motorcycle from the new Oragadam, India facility, Royal Enfield has witnessed a huge surge in demand in the recent past, recording a growth of over 50% for each of the last two years with demand continuing to outpace supply. Mr Siddhartha Lal, MD & CEO, Eicher Motors Ltd. said: […]
The Terrifying Moment When A Motorcycle Crashes Into Two Cyclists
Published by April 30th, 2013 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Two cyclists are riding on Mulholland Highway in Southern California when a guy on a motorcycle comes around a blind curve. The motorcycle rider crashes into both cyclists.
Big Bike Europe Hosting AMD World Championship Of Bike Building In Essen, Germany May 10-12, 2013
Published by April 30th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Good bye Sturgis. BIG BIKE EUROPE is the new, permanent host event for the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. The organization states that about 200 custom shops and specialist businesses are registered to attend the 3-day Expo event hosting the AMD bike competition. Many European builders used to do the summer trip to […]
The Motorcycle Parts You Buy Online Could Soon Be More Expensive
Published by April 30th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.It has been a long debated issue, almost since internet is available to the public. The internet sales tax law is advancing through Congress and it would require that all online retailers in 45 states and the District Of Columbia collect the sales tax on all purchases. Under current law, when you place an online […]
Harley-Davidson Inc. Declares Dividend
Published by April 28th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Following the release of its 1st quarter 2013 earnings, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.21 per share for the second quarter of 2013. The dividend is payable June 14, 2013 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on May 30, 2013.
10th Indian Rally At Indian Point. May 8-18th, 2013
Published by April 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 10 years, the annual “Indian Rally on Indian Point” (IRIP), has become the largest Indian Motorcycle centered, motorcycle rally in the nation. Indians lead the way at this rally but all makes and models of bikes are welcome. As usual, the 10th edition will be situated in the Ozark hills on Indian Point Branson, […]
DP Custom Cycles Challenge. The 10 Best Designed Concept Motorcycles.
Published by April 26th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.With the help of Local Motors, a crowd-powered automotive design, manufacturing and technology group, the Del Prado brothers (Justin and Jarrod) – the partners of Arizona-based DP Custom Cycless – challenged participants to submit motorcycle concepts based on the 2000-2003 Harley Davidson Sportster. After an intense design review of more than 200 submissions, the winning […]
Looking For Tattoo Artists For Next Season Of TV Reality Show “Best Ink”
Published by April 26th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.“Best Ink” is an American reality competition series on Oxygen. The series premiered on March 27, 2012 and was renewed in 2013. The TV show follows a group of 10 tattoo artists from various cities in the US with the winner of the competition winning a $100,000 cash prize and a cover article in a […]
Harley-Davidson 2013 First-Quarter Earnings Increased 33.8% Versus Last Year
Published by April 25th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Thanks to an ongoing restructuring started in 2009, Harley has been expanding its profitability. Today before Wall Street opening, Harley-Davidson released its 1st quarter 2013 results. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) diluted earnings per share increased 33.8% on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. “With our focus on […]
Polaris Reports Record First Quarter 2013 Results. Net Income Increased 26%.
Published by April 25th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On Wednesday April 24, after the bell, Polaris announced its 1st quarter 2013 results. Net income increased 26% to $75.5 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, with sales increasing 11% to $745.9 million, setting new records for first quarter sales and earnings. By comparison, 2012 first quarter net income was $60.1 million, or $0.85 per […]
Exclusive. The Motorcycle Reality Shows You Will Watch Very Soon. And They Need You…
Published by April 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Zach Ness. Pilgrim Studios, proud home of “Fast N Loud” and “American Chopper”, is producing a new custom motorcycle show featuring Zach Ness doing custom builds (and making mods to people’s motorcycles). Because Zach is busy working on the builds and shooting the show 12-14 hours/day, Pilgrim contacted me to inform my readers that the […]
Harley-Davidson Number One USA Seller Of New street Motorcycles To Young Adults 18-34, Women, African-Americans And Hispanics, Caucasians Over 35.
Published by April 24th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one seller of new street motorcycles (all engine sizes) in the United States to young adults ages 18-34, women, African-Americans and Hispanics, as well as Caucasian men ages 35 plus. The newly available POLK data shows that Harley-Davidson experienced a double-digit market share gain from 2008 […]
Kid Rock Will Headline Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Music Festival August 5, 2013
Published by April 24th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Known for its epic motorcycle and music festival, the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is announcing that legendary rocker and philanthropist Kid Rock will join its growing line up of 2013 concert artists. Kid Rock joins the 2013 Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s 9 day roster of concert performances that already includes Toby Keith, ZZ Top, Brantley Gilbert, Queensrÿche […]
Indian Motorcycle Revealed The New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine In Australia. Launches The “One-Eleven Original” Riders Club..
Published by April 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The all-new Thunder Stroke 111 that will power the new Indian Motorcycle drew great interest from 1000 members of Ulysses, Australia’s largest Motorcycle Club. The Indian engine reveal also coincided with the launch of the exclusive “One-Eleven Original” riders club. The One-Eleven Original riders refer to the first 111 Indian Motorcycles’ to be sold and […]
Stated by the organizers as the largest motorcycle event on the west coast, the 31st edition of the Laughlin River Run starts this Wednesday April 24th and will end Sunday 28th. One of the main attractions for many visitors to this rally will be to see Historic US Route 66 the way it was meant […]
Choice is coming to American motorcycles. Are you of the Harley-Davidson or Indian Motorcycle type? Of both? It is my opinion that the motorcycle industry needs another high profile American motorcycle brand and that the Indian launch will positively disrupt the market, growing our industry, creating a healthy competition primarily with Harley-Davidson and marginally with […]
22nd Annual Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day Is Monday June 17, 2013. The mission is to increase public and governmental awareness about the societally positive values of transportation and utility riding. To reach record-setting numbers of riders to participate, spread the word by every means possible – word of mouth, print ads, web […]
S&S Cycle Celebrates Its 55th Anniversary And You Are Invited.
Published by April 20th, 2013 in Editorial, Engines and Events.On Friday June 21st and Saturday June 22nd, 2013 S&S Cycle will celebrate their 55th anniversary this and they would like like everyone to join them for the celebration party. It will take place at the Oktoberfest grounds in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with a side trip to the S&S factory in Viola for breakfast, plant […]
J&P Cycles 34th Annual Open House Rally Is June 29-30, 2013
Published by April 18th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Each June among the cornfields in Eastern Iowa one of the largest two day motorcycle events in the Midwest takes place. The small town of Anamosa, Iowa with a population of approximately 5,500, home to the J&P Cycles headquarters, hosts the annual J&P Cycles Open House Rally. Last year more than 30,000 motorcyclists and spectators […]
