For its 15th edition, European Bike Week® saw an estimated 80,000 bikers attending with about 25,000 of them parading from Faakerto Finkenstein, Villach and Ossiacher. It’s an estimated 18 miles stretch from first to last on the road!. Lots of vendors occupying Dealer Nile, a big AMD bike show, HOG activities and lots of after […]
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Postcards From European Bike Week in Faaker See, Austria. September 4-9.
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Charity Auction Of The 75th Anniversary SKILSAW Chopper Built By Paul Jr. Designs.
Published by September 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Worm Drive SKILSAW the SKIL Tools Division is auctioning on eBay a custom chopper designed by Paul Jr. Designs and the team at Paul Jr. Designs. With a starting bid of $25,000, the charity auction is underway 4th and will last until the 14th. One hundred percent […]
Harley-Davidson New Motorcycle Sales Would Have Been Down In July and August. Robert W. Baird & Co conducted a new survey of 47 US Harley-Davidson dealers representative of all the network. Results show sales declining from 3 to 5% during the last 2 months. The reason may be the 2013 model-year motorcycles being released one […]
2013 Victory Ness Signature Series
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Victory styling consultants and dealers, Arlen Ness, his son Cory Ness and Cory’s son Zach Ness have all added their personal style to new Victory models, creating the 2013 Ness Signature Series lineup. These unique, numbered, limited-edition models got the added custom touches that make them visual show stoppers the moment they roll out of […]
Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary Year-Long International Calendar Of Events
Published by September 7th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These events will connect millions of Harley-Davidson fans across the globe, united by a common bond and shared passion for freedom, self-expression and epic adventure. They include a bike blessing with Pope Benedict XVI in Rome and a huge Milwaukee homecoming event in September 2013. The events span 11 countries on six continents including North […]
Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes™ Winner Receives Custom Victory Motorcycle and Epiphone Guitar Live at The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
Published by September 6th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® was the site for the annual Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes™ where one lucky winner received a custom Victory Cross Roads motorcycle (named “Kountry Wild” by Klock Werks), an Epiphone Coronet guitar and today won a feature in my website! The one of a kind creation features Renegade wheels, high output Kicker sound […]
Bonneville Flash News. Jay Allen Racing Gets An 18th Land Speed Record.
Published by September 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Jay Allen gets its 18th Land Speed Record during the 2012 Bonneville Bubs Speed Trials 2012. He did both passes at an average speed of 176.758 mph in the M-PF class on his machine sponsored by S&S Cycle, Proto Food and One Source Nutrition. The former land speed record was held since 2009 by Hiro […]
Custom Chrome Europe 10th Anniversary Ride-In-Bike Show During European Bike Week
Published by September 5th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Custom Chrome Europe Ride-In-Bike-Show of Faak is among the top 10 bike shows around the globe. Bikes are judged by a group of 10 professionals in the following categories: Jammer Old School, Rev-Tech Performance, Chopper, Bagger and Sportster-Engine. European Bike Week (september 1-8) offers a continuous program of “infotainment” by the best European part vendors […]
2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Concours d’Elegance. Vintage German Motorcycles.
Published by September 4th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Only the finest machines ever built by man will ever grace the Pebble Beach Fairway, and all entrants of this event are here by invitation because of their machines are of historic significance. Chronologically, you are going to see: 1- 1885 Daimler Reitwagen 0:05. This is the world’s first gasoline-powered motorcycle. Built by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm […]
Baddest Bagger Of Las Vegas. Saturday September 29th, 2012
Published by August 31st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.New this year during Las Vegas Bikefest (September 27-30), the first annual “All Bagger” competition! Don’t miss your chance to claim your share of over $5,000 in cash and prizes plus a chance to have your Bagger featured in Urban Bagger and American Bagger Magazines! Check-in/Register for the Baddest Bagger Contest on Saturday, 8:00am – […]
Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run Defending Champion. Interview.
Published by August 31st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.In one week, Bradford Wilmarth will be on the starting line of the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run with his 1913 Excelsior Model 7 Twin Cylinder (only one gear.) Having won the first edition of the Cannonball in 2010, his machine will carry the number 1. The defending champion, a professional antique motorcycle restorer near Richmond VA, […]
California based manufacturer of custom motorcycles Big Bear Choppers got its assets and trademarks (name and model designs) bought a few months ago by Simon Scott from Rage Hard Choppers. Simon Scott is an international businessman with interests in the USA, and Indonesia. The new company, now in San Bernadino, CA continues to manufacture Big […]
ZZ Top Is First Band Announced to Perform At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2013 Music Festival
Published by August 30th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The 2013 Sturgis Rally is so far away… But not for Buffalo Chip® owner Rod Woodruff who is already planning major acts to perform during his Sturgis annual musical festival set for August 2 -11, 2013. The Buffalo Chip® welcomes the legendary band ZZ Top as the first act confirming their appearance the Rally. Rock […]
2013 Victory offerings thave been broken down into three categories, Victory Cruisers, Baggers, and Touring models. The Victory Baggers line is made of 4 different models. The Cross Country (with A Zach Ness version), the Cross Roads Classic and the Hard-Ball. The all feature: A strong two-piece, sand-cast, hollow aluminum frame that runs along the […]
Tax Revenue From Sturgis Rally Is Up. Overall tax revenue from this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is up 4.9 percent compared to this time last year. Total revenue from the sales tax and tourism tax collected so far during the rally period is $1,183,042, compared to $1,127,552 a year ago. The South Dakota Revenue Department […]
2012 Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run
Published by August 28th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This year, participants to the coast to coast Cannonball Endurance Run are going to prove the capabilities of pre-1930s motorcycles that laid silent for decades. They are going to re-affirm the pioneering spirit of America by traveling across the country as they did nearly a century ago. The endurance run will begin September 7 in Newburgh, […]
Confederate Returns to Bonneville Armed With X132 Hellcat Combat Prototype
Published by August 25th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This X132 Hellcat Combat prototype was commissioned by and handcrafted for James Hoegh of Sunbury, Pennsylvania.. Hoegh will pilot this machine in his quest to set a land speed record this weekend in the APF 3000 category at the 2012 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials on the Bonneville Salt Flats. The prototype X132 Hellcat Combat is […]
Antique Motorcycle Club of America and Antique Motorcycle Foundation Come Together to Support Education
Published by August 25th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Antique Motorcycle Club of America Inc. (AMCA) and the Antique Motorcycle Foundation Inc. (AMF) have announced the establishment of the Old Iron Grant Program to promote the preservation of antique motorcycles. The AMCA will administer the grant approval process, while the AMF will provide funding of up to $5,000 per year. The program is […]
New 2013 CVO Road King. First Road King With Factory-Installed Audio System.
Published by August 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The CVO™ Road King® combines the largest displacement V-Twin engine offered by Harley-Davidson (Twin Cam 110″) with the innovative Vented Wind Splitter windshield and the first audiosystem offered on a Road King® model, for unmatched touring performance, comfort and custom exclusivity. Production will be limited to approximately 3,650 units assembled at the Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations […]
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Paint Scheme And Commemorative Badges
Published by August 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.To continue a tradition of commemorating the history of the Motor Company and to celebrate 110 years of classic motorcycles and as a rolling tribute to this milestone, Harley-Davidson is producing a limited run of 110th Anniversary Editions of select 2013 models. Each 110th Anniversary Edition model Harley-Davidson is serialized and feature the exclusive paint […]
Harley-Davidson’s Holiness In The Motorcycle World. The company’ announced Monday that Pope Benedict XVI will bless its bikes at the Vatican next June as part of the Milwaukee manufacturer’s 110th anniversary. Amen. Less Harley-Davidson Anniversary Motorcycles To Celebrate 110th Anniversary. The number of limited 110th Anniversary edition bikes is about half what it was for the 105th […]
Harley-Davidson Artist Scott Jacobs To Run The 2012 Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run
Published by August 23rd, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Officially-licensed artist Scott Jacobs will be participating to the 2012 Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Race on his fully-restored 1926 Harley-Davidson J. He will join over 70 other riders of pre-1930 motorcycles from 22 states and 10 foreign countries to Attempt the 3956-Mile run that begins in Newburgh, NY on Friday, September 7, 2012 and finishes in […]
2013 Harley-Davidson Street Bob®. Restyled As A Bobber. Kind Of …
Published by August 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Based on the Harley-Davidson® Dyna® platform, the 2013 Street Bob® is a stripped-down and restyled rowdy bobber meant to express the pure essence of motorcycling. A brawny bike with essential equipment and not much more. The Street Bob also serves as a great starting point for the rider intent on personal customization, which is now […]
Custom Bike Show Weekend At The Harley-Davidson Museum. August 30th – September 3rd, 2012.
Published by August 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Calling all builders for an all-new first annual AMD ProShow being staged at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. This Custom Bike Show Weekend is open to all bikes, all configurations and all designs. The two-day AMD ProShow features 4 classes: Modified Harley-Davidson, FreeStyle, Performance Custom and Retro-Mod classes, and a total cash prize fund of […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Camp Resort And Music Festival. Largest Attendance In its 31-Year History During The Rally.
Published by August 22nd, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Overall attendance at the 72nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was up, with some venues struggling and others like the Buffalo Chip® earning honors from rally attendees as their top destination during the Rally with more onsite campers, more concert goers and more visitors than ever before. Statistics provided by the Buffalo Chip show visitors from all […]
Harley-Davidson Dealers And Staff From Across The Globe Converge On Milwaukee For 2013 Model Year Motorcycles Unveiling
Published by August 21st, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This week, 4,500 Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) dealers and staff from all over the world are converging on Milwaukee. For the first time in a decade, Harley-Davidson Motor Company brings its Annual Dealer Meeting to Milwaukee, playing host to dealers and staff from more than 60 countries for the four-day private event. In addition to unveiling […]
