Motorcycle Superstore is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Inc. is a family of leading brands and businesses in the powersports industry. The Oregon-based Motorcycle Superstore, Inc. (“Superstore”) joins with J&P Cycles to create the MAG retail group. Superstore founder, Don Becklin, assumes the role of president for […]
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Published by March 27th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.2012 Daytona Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show Winners
Published by March 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year, organizers Ted and Pam Smith squeezed about 180 custom bikes in the beautiful setting of the Daytona Lagoon amusement park to compete in the 40th Annual Daytona Bike Week Rat’s Hole Show. And the top winners in each class are: Best Of Show: Steve Galvin, Wikked Steel. Over 1000 cc Super Radical: 1st. […]
2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 Is The 110th Anniversary Limited-Edition model.
Published by March 24th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This limited edition is a tribute to the iconic Triumph brand born in 1902. Based on the standard T100 model, the 110th Anniversary Bonneville T100 features a special aluminum silver and khaki green paint scheme similar to those on the earliest 60’s Triumph motorcycles. Other special features include a reinterpretation of the original Triumph crest […]
Jay Allen Named Official Emcee of 2012 Arizona Bike Week Cyclefest
Published by March 24th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Born and bred in Arizona, Jay Allen, creator of the World’s Biggest Biker Bar, The Broken Spoke Saloon and consummate emcee at motorcycle events around the country, announces his role as official emcee of Arizona Bike Week 2012 (March 28 – April 1st) Located in and around the Phoenix area, Arizona Bike Week is a […]
Would it be better if we could always avoid annoying ringtones? Of course you can setup your smartphone in “vibrating only”, but with the risk of not feeling the vibrations to alert you. Those wearing tattoos may soon be in luck with a patent filed by Nokia on tattoos that would vibrate when your phone […]
2012 Quail Motorcycle Gathering. May 4-5.
Published by March 23rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Those in California can indulge in a weekend surrounded by some of the finest motorcycles from around the world at he 4th annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering at Quail Lodge Golf Club. Two iconic motorcycles, Marty Dickerson’s “Blue Bike” and Dan Gurney’s “Alligator Bike,” will be on display at the fourth annual The Quail Motorcycle […]
Custom Motorcycles From The 2012 Daytona Rat’s Hole Bike Show
Published by March 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I don’t have yet the list of all winners in each judged class of the 2012 Daytona Rat’s Hole Show held last Saturday March 17. The bikes featured here are all winners but there are many more. From top to bottom. 1- Best Of Show: Steve Galvin from Wicked Steel. 2- 1st place Cafe Racer […]
5th Annual Daytona Biker Fusion Event Raises $16,000
Published by March 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.One of the most important events of Daytona Bike Week, this 5th edition of Biker Fusion organized by Carrie Repp of R&R Promotions and Ken Conte of Rise Above Consulting attracted more than 600 industry guests and supporters of the motorcycle industry and raised more than $16,000 for Soldiers’ Angels, a volunteer-led non-profit that provides […]
Lehman Trikes Has Suspended Operations
Published by March 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since October 2011 and facing a challenging economic environment Lehman Trikes – calling itself the “Leader Of The Three World” – and specializing in trikes, trike kits and conversions, was looking into various strategic alternatives to save its business. It included finding an investor, a merger or selling the company. On January 5, 2012 the […]
Vintage Rally At National Motorcycle Museum. June 1-3, 2012
Published by March 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.If vintage bikes from around the world gleaming in the sun, piles of parts and fragments of motorcycle history in a swap meet, artifacts from the cult classic “Then Came Bronson”, exciting drag bikes, from the early days of drag racing, bring a smile to your face, plan to attend the Vintage RallyJune 1-3 at […]
During Daytona Bike Week, Motus Motorcycles announced plans for its 2 MST’s models launch. After a year of extensive testing and development the company unveiled availability, pricing, specifications, optional accessories and initial list of authorized dealers. Production will begin during Fall 2012 and Motus started taking reservations for the year 2013 models. Both the MST […]
International Criminal Bilking Bikers With Veteran Theme Custom Motorcycle
Published by March 20th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You and me met him in bike shows showing his crazy 1985 FXST “machine gun motorcycle” customized with fake rockets, rounds of amunition and military-themed paraphernalia and later added a sidecar to it. He called it the “Vietnam Vets Tribute Bike.” Front of his bike a sign requesting $1 to photograph the motorcycle,, $5 to […]
Called the greatest motorcycle rally in the southwest, Arizona Bike Week, has 2 distincts parts. The Pre-Rally Days from March 23rd to 27th. Then Cycle Fest at Westworld from March 28th to April 1st with all the rides, concerts and events are in place and this year’s event. Pre-Rally Days include Bike Week Kick-Off Parties […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Flash News And Postcards.
Published by March 18th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This year’s event has been pushed back one week later than normal, meaning hotter temperatures and bikers mingling with Spring Breakers on the beachside. Don’t know for sure how crowds compare to those of these last 2 years, but would bet on somewhat identical. The big difference I noticed all along the week is a […]
Harley-Davidson Styling Chief Willie G. Davidson Retires After 49-Year Career
Published by March 17th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After nearly 50 years as head of styling, Willie G. Davidson is retiring from Harley-Davidson April 30, 2012. He will continue his involvement with the company as an ambassador at motorcycle rallies and events, and through special design projects as Chief Styling Officer Emeritus. Willie G., Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer, is widely […]
Artists Collaborating With Harley-Davidson For Art Of Custom Campaign
Published by March 17th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I like it when Harley-Davidson collaborates with independent artists to find inspiration for new art to appear on bespoke Harley-Davidson gas tanks. The Milwaukee company is teaming up with some of the best world graphic artists and painters to bring to life the spirit of Harley-Davidson. The event was launched in Miami’s acclaimed Wynwood Art […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Progressive International Motorcycle Show At The Ocean Center.
Published by March 14th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Another place to visit while participating to Daytona Bike week is the Progressive International Motorcycle Show where you can see new products, custom built bikes and learn a few new things about motorcycling. The Daytona Motorcycle Show is open to everyone, so bring your riding group, and bring your family because there’s something for every […]
Daytona Bike Week. Arlen Ness, Rick Fairless and Dave Perewitz Each To Unveil Allstate Insurance Custom Motorcycles.
Published by March 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Today, in partnership with three of the country’s top motorcycle builders, Allstate Insurance Company is unveiling in Daytona four custom motorcycle creations inspired by the company. One of them, an Arlen Ness Custom 2012 Victory Cross Country, will be given away as the grand prize in a national sweepstakes. “These four beautiful and elaborate creations tell a […]
Harley-Davidson Stock Hits New 52-Week High
Published by March 13th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson (HOG) is one of the top performers in the S&P 500. On Monday, shares of Harley-Davidson closed at a 52-week high of $48.11, up 23.77% since January 1, 2012. Retail inventory levels remain lean and retail credit availability has remained stable to slightly improved over the last few months. New models are successful and […]
Daytona Bike Week. RC Takes On ABATE Florida.
Published by March 13th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Although living and working in Florida, I am not a member of ABATE FL. That you belong or not to ABATE, you should watch and listen to RC taking on ABATE Florida. Far from boring, hilarious in many ways and more important so instructive…
The 71th edition of Daytona Bike Week just got started. Many races are going to be run on different tracks, but not on the beach like it was for the prestigious Daytona 200 from its inception in 1937 until the early 60’s. In 1948, LIFE magazine reported on this high speed , high risk and […]
See The New Motus Motorcycles In Daytona. Dealer Network And Prices To Be Unveiled.
Published by March 10th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Exactly one year ago in Daytona Motus Motorcycles revealed its fully functioning prototype motorcycles, rode them around town, announced 12 months of rigorous testing around the country and promised to announce the production specs, colors, pricing, accessories, availability, and an initial list of Authorized Motus Dealers during this edition of Bike Week. This time has […]
2012 Daytona Bike Week. Jasmine Cain Rock N’ Roll Dates.
Published by March 10th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.This coming week Jasmine Cain will be back in Daytona with a new album and her band of rebel rockers to headline several nights of rock n’ roll both at the Broken Spoke Saloon and close by at the Iron Horse Saloon both in Ormond Beach. But unlike the daytime intimate settings you are used to, […]
Daytona Bike Week. First Deadly Crash Involves Well Known Members Of The Custom Motorcycle Industry.
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.I am sad to report that Wednesday evening March 7, 2012 around 8.15 pm, Keith and Amber Brinton from Diamond Heads in Las Vegas were involved in an accident in Port-Orange (South Of Daytona Beach) while traveling together northbound on the same motorcycle on Ridgewood Avenue. They were struck from behind by a Lincoln Expedition […]
Exclusive. Billy Lane Rolling Thunder 25th Anniversary Bike In Progress.
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.As I reported on January 30, 2012 four builders including Billy Lane are building each a tribute bike for the 25th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder. Each builder was assigned a military theme and the 4 bikes will be unveiled on May 26 in Washington DC before touring the country for everybody to admire. Prison officials […]
How Unknown Choppers Succeeded At Having This Trike Project 100% Financed By Others
Published by March 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Unknown Choppers, a Texas shop building custom choppers and frames, was looking to fund a new project called Frantom-R, an aggressive looking and sounding enclosed trike intended to provide a driving experience like no other. motorcycle or trike. Its features include a full roll cage, seat with seat belt, touch screen radio, GPS navigation, a […]
