And you thought that the American Chopper human and legal saga ended with the TV show.. Hey no. The merchandising division of Orange County Choppers (called Hudson Valley Merchandising) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Poughkeepsie last Thursday January 31st. The parent company, Orange County Choppers Holdings, doesn’t belong to the bankruptcy filing. In 2010, […]
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OCC Merchandising Division Files For Bankruptcy
Published by February 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For 2 days, the 13th Annual V-Twin Expo, a trade show, gathers part of the V-Twin Industry in Cincinnati where dealers can see the new 2013 parts and accessories that you may want later to add some “custom” to your ride. I will show you the most interesting ones in upcoming features. A few on-location […]
Owner Of Motorcycle Shop In California Pleads Guilty To 49 Felony Counts
Published by February 3rd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Former Motorcycle Shop Owner Armon Castillo Gevorkian of Santa Clarita, California, who owned County Line Cycles in Simi Valley, pleaded guilty Thursday to each of 49 felony counts alleging he stole more than $1 million from more than 40 people. Armon Castillo Gevorkian, 45, got people to invest in the purchase of motorcycles and motorcycle […]
Italian Motorcycles from the 1950’s And1960’s. Bellissima.
Published by January 31st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.If you rank Italy on a wide range of manufactured products, from fashion to furniture to cars and motorcycles, the country is still ranking number one for artistic design quality. World War II is the reason why Italy became a 2-wheel country and started to produce some of the most beautiful motorcycles. In 1945, Italy’s manufacturing […]
Motus Motorcycles Expects To deliver Its First Production Bikes In The USA This Summer. The Birmingham company said it’s ready for testing and certification and is organizing a promotional tour that will include demonstration rides at dealers. Its 165-horsepower MST-T touring bike was named motorcycle of the year last year by Motorcyclist magazine and is […]
Polaris Reports Record 2012 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results
Published by January 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.All product lines had increased sales and retail market share for the full year 2012.Off-Road Vehicle sales increased 22%, On-Road Vehicle sales increased 36% and PG&A sales increased 17% during the 2012 fourth quarter. Gross profit margins expanded 210 basis points to 28.2% in the fourth quarter due to manufacturing realignment savings, lower product costs […]
Harley-Davidson Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results Show Strong Growth
Published by January 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Today January 29, 2013, pre-market opening, Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced a strong fourth-quarter 2012 capping a year of gains in earnings and new retail motorcycle sales. Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 7.5% in the quarter and 6.2% for the full year, compared to the year-ago periods. For the full year, Harley-Davidson […]
For Their 110th Celebration Harley-Davidson Sponsors Kid Rock’s Rebel Soul Tour From February 2 to August 31
Published by January 29th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Southern rock star Kid Rock has been confirmed as one of three Marcus Amphitheater headliners for Harley-Davidson’s 110th anniversary party on the Summerfest grounds Labor Day weekend 2013. “The first-of-its-kind partnership brings together two legendary American rebels and names Harley-Davidson as a title sponsor of Kid Rock’s Rebel Soul tour, which kicks off Feb. 2, […]
Congratulations to Sangeeta Vinodkumar (I triple checked the spelling.) She is the first woman in India to own and ride a Harley Davidson titled in her name. It’s a metallic blue 883 Sportster offered by her husband as a birthday gift. Waiting list to get one was two months. Her 2 projects. A first bike […]
Harley-Davidson Freedom Jacket Travels Around The Globe For Harley’s 110th Anniversary.
Published by January 27th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In August 2012, Harley-Davidson fans around the world kicked off a year-long celebration of the company’s 110th Anniversary. Over the course of an entire year, millions of fans across 11 countries and six continents are celebrating their shared passion for freedom, self-expression, epic adventure, and the stories that unite them. As part of the year-long […]
1911 Pierce Motorcycle To Be Auctioned In April In New York
Published by January 26th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.You are looking at a 102-year old 100% original motorcycle (except the tires), stated to be perfectly maintained and in running condition. Only a dozen are known to be still in existence. It will hit the auction block April 20, 2013 at the 22nd Annual Antique & Classic Bicycle Auction in Copake, NY. In 1896 […]
Harley-Davidson. Our approach Is The Same In Every Market.
Published by January 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In an interview last week in Mumbai with Hindus And Times, Harley-Davidson President and COO Matthew Levatich and Harley-Davidson India Managing Director Anoop Prakash explained their strategy. Below are some edited excerpts. Since it launched its Indian operations in 2009, Harley-Davidson has sold some 2,000 bikes in the country. Slowing economic growth hasn’t hurt demand […]
Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show Winners At 2013 Verona Bike Expo
Published by January 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend (January 18– 20) was the 2013 edition of the excellent Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy. On the floor, 400 custom bikes from all over Europe from which were nominated 50 to participate in the Custom Chrome Europe Bike Show, part on the CCE International Bike Show Series (other events are set at […]
No-Joke Of The week. Suspect Number One Is A Certain Harley Davidson
Published by January 23rd, 2013 in Editorial and Events.For a change, a true story. Policemen in Brazil in a hunt for a thief are embarrassed after an hilarious case of mistaken identity. They were looking for a man responsible or numerous armed carjackings in the town of Guapo. They found clothing – an emblazoned cap & tee-shirt – at the scene of one […]
New TV Show On Travel Channel Will Feature Custom Builder Ron Finch
Published by January 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Edge Of America” is about an arts and entertainment journalist named Geoff Edgers traveling the country to experience firsthand the events, sports and hobbies that keep America entertained. Because as you know, Americans will do just about anything,including the wonderful, the weird and the crazy to entertain themselves. Going where he doesn’t belong, last September […]
Ducati North America Announced Record Sales For 2012
Published by January 19th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Ducati North America just announced record sales for 2012, the company’s best year in this market with total sales of motorcycles up 21% and a 42% increase in its apparel division. Chief Executive Cristiano Silei thanked passionate Ducati fans (fyi, they are called “Ducatisti”) for the company’s best year in this market and said that […]
Polaris CEO Scott Wine On Indian Motorcycle
Published by January 19th, 2013 in Builders, Events and Videos.Custom Built In 3 Days. Almost…
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This drag racer style bike was built during a 3-day build-off front of the visitors of a large European Bike Show… Well, you know (I hope) that it’s absolutely impossible to build a full custom in a weekend, except when it’s a Build-Off for a TV series and what you watch is of course the […]
French Car Maker Peugeot Unveils RCZ Arlen Ness Edition
Published by January 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The news may surprise many because except the word CUSTOM, there is a world between Peugeot cars and choppers. Peugeot has revealed the first details on a one-off RCZ named after custom motorcycle builder Arlen Ness. It will be unveiled this weekend (January 18-19-20) at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy.
Victory Motorcycles. 15 Years Young and Just Getting Started.
Published by January 17th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A limited edition 15th Anniversary model will be introduced at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City, this weekend Jan. 18-20. It will be unveiled publicly on Friday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. (EST) at the Victory display in the Jacob K. Javits Center. It was 15 years ago that the first Victory motorcycles […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum And Hall of Fame To Receive Award 2013 Silver Spoke Award
Published by January 16th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame will be a recipient of the coveted 2013 Silver Spoke Award presented by the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). The Award is in the “Special Recognition” category and honors the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame for its work in improving the image of motorcycling. The […]
Help Cease The Funding Of Motorcycle Only Checkpoints Through NHTSA And Other Federal Agencies
Published by January 16th, 2013 in Events.State and local governments have begun to implement motorcycle-only checkpoints that unfairly target motorcyclists for inspection by law enforcement officers. Many of these motorcycle-only checkpoints are funded by grants given by the federal government, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This petition calls for the cessation of the NHTSA’s direct and indirect funding […]
For all those interested by motorcycle vendors’ background and history, a summary of the main events of Rivera Primo doing business during 40 years from 1973 to today. 1970 -Mel Magnet re-worked automobile SU Carbs in his garage and sold them at his Rivera TV repair shop in Downey, CA. 1970 – Mel met John […]
Springfield Indian Motorcycle Properties To Be Renovated.
Published by January 15th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 2 historic Indian Motorcycle properties of Springfield, MASS part of the Mason Square neighborhood are going to be renovated as part of a $25 million redevelopment project. Construction is expected to begin in 2014. Indian Motorcycle redevelopment project moving forward
2.6 Million Sold At Bonhams 3rd Annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction
Published by January 13th, 2013 in Events.This past Thursday, Bonhams hosted their 3rd annual motorcycle auction at the Las Vegas Bally’s Hotel & Casino on The Strip front of record breaking standing crowd during the entire sale. The catalog consisted of an incredible assortment of rare and important motorcycles from around the world, including several machines from prominent museums and private […]
City Of Sturgis Will Continue To pay To Use Its Own Name
Published by January 9th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.“The city of Sturgis is knowingly being fleeced and no city officials are doing anything about it” says Jack Hoel, son of Pappy Hoel, who is considered the founder of the Sturgis motorcycle rally. He told the Sturgis City Council and City Manager Daniel Ainslie Monday that it’s a crime the city has to pay […]
