Triumph Motorcycles To Move HQ Near Atlanta Airport. Following Porsche, it’s now the turn of British motorcycles manufacturer Triumph to move to the Hartsfield Centre office complex near the Atlanta airport. Triumph will be relocating about 50 jobs to and hiring dozens more employees in the next five years. Company executives said the new site […]
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Discovery Channel Build-Off. Chopper Live – The Revenge. And The Winner Is Team Paul Jr.
Published by December 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.This Build-Off competition proves again that it is mainly about popularity and not necessarily about the bikes. Paul Jr, this year, like last, demonstrates that he owns the TV audience regardless of how unpractical and sometimes goofy his bikes may look. You don’t have a 10-year show on a major network without being extremely popular. […]
Discovery Build-Off. Chopper Live – The Revenge. Winner Announced Tonight At 9e/8c PM.
Published by December 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Should Jesse James be disqualified for taking more time to complete his bike? Senior too…The show is called Chopper Live. But only #teamfastnloud built a chopper. Should #teamsenior, #teamjunior & #teamjesse be eliminated because they didn’t build a chopper? I can’t vote from my phone. Texting to 97979 doesn’t work for me! We didn’t see […]
Annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip Sweepstakes. A Cory Ness Customized Victory And Epiphone Guitar As Prizes.
Published by December 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend at The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®, International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, known as The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™, announced the opening of the annual Sturgis Rider® Sweepstakes with the official unveiling of the customized sweepstakes bike and matching guitar prize package. The Sturgis Rider® Sweepstakes awards one […]
Discovery Build-Off. Chopper Live. The Revenge. Where Did You Place Your Bet?
Published by December 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.After wondering during the last 48 hours if he would make it on time for the Build-Off (read the story here), Jesse James is still on his way to Vegas (just 2 hours away at time of publishing), so about to meet the deadline to participate in tonight’s Discovery TV show. Competitors, Paul Jr;, Paul […]
Discovery Build-Off Chopper Live – The Revenge. Jesse James Pre-Show Building Drama.
Published by December 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since a few days the rumor was that Jesse James might not have his “Chopper Live – The Revenge” custom bike done in time for the Discovery TV 4-way Build-Off this Monday & Tuesday. A couple of weeks ago, thanks to a crazy design, Jesse’s project already didn’t make the deadline requested by the Discovery […]
This weekend only, the original Munro Special is on display at the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach at the Indian booth in Long Beach. She’s a beauty and it was fired up to the cheers of the crowd…
Indian Motorcycle Unveils The 2013 Indian Chief Vintage Final Edition
Published by December 8th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening at the LA International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, executives of Polaris/Indian unveiled to the press the very limited edition 2013 Indian Chief Vintage FE (for Final Edition.) It is the last version of the Kings Mountain era Indian Chiefs before the release of the brand new Polaris/Indian model in 2013 during Sturgis […]
Best Shopping Ideas For The Holidays
Published by December 8th, 2012 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.He lives and breathes everything Apple, or he got a passion for photography or movie making and want to be the next Scorcese, or is in hunting, guns and knives. Awesome gift ideas at this website. This Pak. Thank me for all the money you are going to spend…
The New Indian Motorcycle Engine Sound. Listen To It Here.
Published by December 7th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.High energy this Friday at the the 32nd annual Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach where more than 150 manufacturers of motorcycles, parts, accessories and apparel are expecting 55,000 visitors during this weekend. There was great anticipation on the Indian Motorcycle display where the engine sound of the brand new Indian model by Polaris (expected […]
New York Federal Appeals Court Upholds Motorcycle Roadblocks
Published by December 7th, 2012 in Events.The Court of Appeals for the New York Second Circuit backs roadblocks for the purpose of issuing citations. In 2007, the New York State Police began using federal taxpayer grant money to target these motorcyclists with the stated objective “to detect motorcycle safety violations and ensure proper registration and operator compliance with New York State’s […]
Only Known To Exist 1905 Leo Motorcycle To Be Auctioned At Bonhams Las Vegas
Published by December 6th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The exciting discovery in New England brings to light an obscure California-made motorcycle once thought extinct. Thought to be the sole surviving example of a marque lost to time is a recently discovered, complete and original, 1905 Leo Two-Cycle made by the L.A. Mitchell Manufacturing Company of Oakland, California.It will be another headliner at the third […]
Harley-Davidson 4Q Sales Rebounding From Summer Slowdown. According to a BMO Capital Markets Corp. analyst Harley-Davidson Inc. motorcycle sales have revved up after a late summer slowdown, and the Milwaukee manufacturer is on pace to achieve 9 percent retail unit sales growth worldwide in the fourth quarter. Dealer feedback and recent sales and registration data […]
With $5.00 You Can Win This David Man Chopper Fest Custom Guitar
Published by December 5th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Events.The world of Custom Guitars & Custom Motorcycles has collided with the 1st ever David Mann Chopper Fest Custom Guitar! PERRI INK Guitars has combined forces with Taber Nash of NASH Motorcycle Co to create something truly stunning. Spencer Getty of SpaGetty’s Garage supplied the guitar’s beautiful motorcycle paint scheme, and the guitar is rounded out with a set of TV Jones pickups […]
Ural Limited Edition Yamal Sidecar Motorcycle. Paddle Included.
Published by December 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The heavy duty Ural sidecar motorcycles were originally designed for the many places in Russia where poor roads, or an altogether lack of roads, made horses and motorcycles necessary to transport gear. For this limited edition model, Ural took its inspiration from the Yamal, a Russian vessel icebreaker used in the frozen Arctic Ocean, just […]
Jesse James Custom Chevy Wagon To Be Auctioned This December 7 At The Mecum’s Kanas City Sale.
Published by December 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This 1957 Chevy 210 “Handy Man” Station Wagon was custom built by Jesse James as a promotional vehicle for West Coast Choppers. It was on display for several years at the National Motorcycle Museum and now is going to be auctioned during the Mecum’s Kansas City, Missouri Sale. (December 6 to 8 2012). The car […]
Indian Motorcycle To Make Major Announcements At International Motorcycle Show In Long Beach On December 7th
Published by December 4th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle will participate in the show Media Day on December 7th at the Long Beach Convention Center with senior managers from parent company Polaris Industries in attendance. On an all new special “Indian Motorcycle Experience” display, the company is going 1- to feature a custom-built sound booth where, for the first time ever, attendees […]
Chopper Live. The Build-Off Revenge. Get Your Free Ticket Now For The Las Vegas Event.
Published by December 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I received many requests of ticket info from those who want to be present in Las Vegas at the Hard Hard Rock Cafe and Casino to be part of the Live Build-Off event between Jesse James, the Teutuls, Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman. I have you covered. The Chopper Live, The Revenge tickets are available […]
Victory Motorcycles To Introduce Factory Custom Painted Cross Country And Buffalo Chip Custom Bagger At Long Beach IMS On December 7.
Published by December 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.At this weekend Long Beach International Motorcycle Show (Dec. 7-9) Victory Motorcycles will be very busy celebrating baggers and introducing a Factory Custom Painted Cross Country, debuting a Buffalo Chip Custom Bagger styled by Cory Ness, offering Victory demo rides and organizing autograph sessions featuring Playboy Playmates and “The Gunny” (actor R. Lee Ermey), offering […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip® To Be Featured On The Travel Channel In 3 Hour Long Specials
Published by November 30th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®, legendary mega camping resort and world class entertainment complex, will be featured in 3 new hour long specials premiering on the Travel Channel over the next three weeks beginning this Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 9:00PM Eastern Standard. During the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally the Buffalo Chip hosts the majority of […]
US Government Report. Motorcycle Death And Injuries Cost $16 Billion. But Helmet Laws Dropped From The List On 10 Most Wanted Safety Improvements.
Published by November 29th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.While 439,678 motorcycles were sold in the U.S. 2010, the report states there were 82,000 injuries and 4,502 deaths. The average cost for a fatal crash was estimated at $1.2 million, while the cost for injuries ranged from $2,500 to $1.4 million depending upon the severity ( In 2011, approximately 440,899 motorcycles and scooters were […]
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Unveiling Extension Concept Drawings
Published by November 29th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is excited about the initial response to concept drawings of an expanded museum that were released at a public meeting in Sturgis on Monday. The concept drawings were created by Forefront Design, a Rapid City firm hired by the City of Sturgis, the Sturgis Area Chamber of […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration Tickets
Published by November 29th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 110th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is set for August 29-Sept 1, 2013 and tickets are for sale on Monday December 17, 2012 beginning at 8 a.m. Central time. HOG Members can get their tickets early Monday December 10, 2012 at 8 a.m. also Central Time. Events include fan-organized rides to Milwaukee, a parade, […]
In India Harley-Davidson Launches Its Locally Assembled Fat Bob Model. It’s the 6th Harley model assembled in Indian under the completely knockdown (CKD) program. Bikes are imported in parts and assembled in India at the company’s facility at Bawal province of State of Haryana. This method of importation with local assembly allows for a more […]
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Student Build Challenge Kicks Off It’s 4th Annual Motorcycle Build Educational Program.
Published by November 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Student Build Challenge™ kicked off it’s 4th annual motorcycle build educational at Brown High School in Sturgis South Dakota. As part of the program, students will transform a 2012 Harley-Davison® Road King donated by Black Hills-Harley Davidson, into a one of a kind, show quality custom bike. The new custom bagger will […]
Actor Larry Hagman, who created one of television’s iconic villains with the treacherous J.R. Ewing of “Dallas,” died Friday November 24. He was 81. Larry was back in his beloved Dallas series, re-enacting the iconic role of J.R. Ewing he loved most. Hagman died at a Dallas hospital of complications from cancer.. Larry loved motorcycles, reason […]
