For this auction Bonhams has assembled about 100 motorcycles of diverse makes and models from all eras of motoring and nearly 50 motorcycles from the esteemed American family du Pont and a pair of rare Benelli racers – including an ex-works GP bike. Even more than the recently consigned 1937 Brough Superior SS100, one motorcycle […]
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Second Annual Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction On January 12, 2012
Published by January 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Kelly, Powell Elected To AMF Board of Directors
Published by January 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Tracey Powell and Kenneth Kelly have been elected to the Antique Motorcycle Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors to fill seats vacated recently by Brenda Teel-Lash and Peter Gagan. Powell has also been elected an officer of the Board in the position of Secretary. Both have been elected to three-year terms. Kenneth Kelly, from Long Valley, […]
Lehman Trikes’ Founder John Lehman Passed Away
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The management of Lehman Trikes officially announced the passing of the company founder and director John Lehman. John was 60 years old. He is survived by his wife Linda, one son – Quinten, one daughter – Leann, three surviving sisters – Gladys, Linda, Carol, and three grandchildren. The suspected cause of death is a heart […]
Royal Enfield Unveils The Thunderbird 500. To Compete In India With The Harley Sportster?
Published by January 10th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.India. the 2nd fastest growing motorcycle market in the world. Competition intensifies and local brand leader Royal Enfield knows that it will have to compete with Harley-Davidson (15 models) and Triumph (just arriving in India with 7 models). So, Royal Enfield introduced to the media (official launch at the end of 2012) the Thunderbird 500, […]
Five Michael Jordan Motorsports Competition Motorcycles To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas
Published by January 9th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.These motorcycles dominated some of the toughest races in the Superstock and Superbike classes and some enthusiasts will appreciate their racing provenance and condition. Founded by NBA legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan in 2004, MJM is a respected competitor among factory-owned teams nationwide, having enjoyed significant success and numerous podium finishes. Leading the […]
S&S Cycle Pushing Online Retail Sales With New Internet Policy.
Published by January 8th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.It’s mind-boggling to think that up until 2 decades ago, the Internet was almost non-existent and that most of you thought that you would never give up shopping in stores. Today, companies are selling products, publishing, and broadcasting online like crazy and you spend much more time on your digital devices shopping and buying online […]
First Electric Self-Balanced Motorcycle
Published by January 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Both motorcycle and car, fully electric, enclosed and able to stand by itself, the C1 is described by Lit Motors (out of San Francisco) lead by Daniel Kim as the first 2-seat vehicle combining the efficiency and freedom of a motorcycle with the safety of a car. “We’re trying to open up safety to a huge market […]
Sucker Punch Sallys Back In Business. JP Barbeau New Vice President And General Manager.
Published by January 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In September 2011, when learning of the sudden death of Christian Clayton, co-owner with his father Geri of limited edition manufacturer Sucker Punch Sallys, not many in the industry thought that the company would be able to survive. At the time, Christian’s family contacted me to state their firm intention to continue the business. Then, […]
Harley-Davidson Now Assembles A Total Of 5 models in India.
Published by January 6th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At the 2012 Auto-Expo in India Harley-Davidson just announced that it is now assembling l;ocally 2 new models for this market , the FXDB Street Bob and FXDC Super Glide Custom. With the introduction of two more motorcycles in its CKD line-up (Complete Knock Down assembled locally from parts), the company now assembles five models out […]
Harley-Davidson Launches Global Tour Programs
Published by January 6th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson partnered with 11 independent multi-national tour operators to create more than 150 tour experiences in 10 different languages in North America, Europe, Africa and Australia. These tours are organized with participants choosing to ride individually or as a group and picking the experience that fit them the most: guided, semi-guided and self-guided tours. The […]
Honda Unveils 2012 Fury Chopper Motorcycle
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Fury must be a special bike to many because Honda still makes it almost 3 years after its launch. At the time, not many gave it a chance to succeed against American style choppers. Must be because of its good value, offering a liquid cooled 1312 cc V-Twin 52º engine for a very reasonable […]
Worth mentioning to illustrate again the generosity of bikers helping other bikers. “Diva Dawn” Santucci, actress, model and old school biker raised donations for 7-year-old Aidan Jack Seeger by plunging in the freezing Atlantic, as promised in only tassels and a thong if she reached the $5,000 goal which was achieved on New Years Eve! […]
Its Now Legal For Motorcycles To Run Red Lights In Illinois. Sometimes, sensors installed in many intersections to trigger light changes are not sensitive enough to detect the weight of motorcycles. So, the Illinois legislature passed bill HB S860 which allows motorcycles stopped at a red light to go through the light if it doesn’t […]
Jet Reaction 400 MPH Target Speed
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.British Richard Brown who has already achieved a one way 2 wheel World Land Speed fastest pass at Bonneville Salt Flats is getting ready to break the current world record of 376 mph by the bullet like Ack Attack streamliner. Target speed : two way average in excess of 400mph with peak speed approaching 450mph. […]
New Year Resolution. +1 Google Button Under All Cyril Huze News.
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Long time we should have done it. Too busy, but it’s never too late. For year 2012 we added the +1 Button under each of my articles. For those who don’t know, +1 gets your conversations going, giving some kind of public stamp of approval to your friends, contacts and the rest of the web. […]
Most-Read And Commented Motorcycle Stories Of 2011 In Cyril Huze Post
Published by December 31st, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Daily, my website back end administration tracks lots of data. Among them, who reads what, how many times, for how long, number of comments posted etc. Although there is no exact correlation between the number of readers of each of my articles and the number of comments posted under them, it just happened that in 2011, the […]
Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Encouraging Reports On Alleged Multiple Frauds By Big Bear Choppers’ Kevin And Mona Alsop.
Published by December 28th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since my 2 reports on Big Bear Choppers Suspending Operations in early November followed by an Update On The Event, close to total of 550 comments were posted by my readers regarding motorcycles ordered, paid in full or in part, some 1 year ago, some 1 month before the Alsops disappeared from their facility in Big Bear Lake, CA. […]
Motorcycle Thefts Down 24 Percent Since 2007
Published by December 28th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.We are all targeted. But some good news regarding your chances to lose your bike, not to your lender, but to ‘who knows”. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports that during year 2007, 65,678 motorcycles were stolen. In 2010, this number dropped 24% to 49,791. The most stolen brands? Hondas (12260) then Yamaha followed by […]
Unrestored 105-year Old Indian Camelback Motorbike
Published by December 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Antique motorcycles have always more value when unrestored. At most, you can “oil rag” them, wiping them down with some oil, just keeping rust but postponing somewhat its destructive effect. This 1906 Indian Camelback motorbike fits the profile of what collectors are looking for: less than 1700 were produced and one of a handful known […]
Harley-Davidson Museum Exhibit Of Watercolors By Willie G.
Published by December 27th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.You all know about Willie G. Davidson motorcycling lineage. Grandson of co-founder William A. Davidson, joining the company in 1963 as a designer, his first motorcycle design being the FX Super Glide, promoted in 1969 vice president of styling, then being part of a group of 13 executives who helped save the company from bankruptcy […]
Daytona Bike Week Trademarks Canceled. Sturgis Rally Trademarks Challenged And Donations Questioned.
Published by December 23rd, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Daytona Bike Week Trademarks. Last year, a New York-based holding company under the name of Mettemp Inc. registered the trademark Daytona Bike Week and began legal action against vendors using these terms. Immediately the regional Daytona Bike Week Chamber Of Commerce and “Good sports Of Daytona” took together a legal action to prevent this company […]
2011 J.D. Power Report. Bikers Spending Much More. More Satisfied With Their Motorcycle Purchase.
Published by December 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The annual J.D. Power and Associates Competitive Information Study is based on responses of bike owners who purchased their new motorcycle between September 2010 and May 2011. The study was fielded between September and October 2011. In it, a lot of pretty good news: 1- Average price of a new motorcycle purchase: a nearly $2000 […]
Freeway Magazine 20th Anniversary.
Published by December 21st, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Events.At a time when so many in the motorcycle industry are struggling, and unfortunately it also includes print magazines, let’s congratulate a magazine in France (of course, no bias…) exclusively dedicated to the American V-Twin Motorcycle, right now celebrating (all types of local wines included in the party) its 20th anniversary. Freeway Magazine was launched […]
In ABS Light Case, Woman Sues And Loses Her Case Against Harley-Davidson
Published by December 20th, 2011 in Brakes, Editorial and Events.It was an interesting legal case because jury decision could have affected production for many motorcycle manufacturers. Background: In 2009 Judy Wilson, 50, was riding on the back of her husband 2008 Road Glide when he crashed and she suffered severe brain damage. She joined her now estranged husband in a lawsuit against Harley-Davidson where […]
Harley-Davidson Offering Voluntary Layoffs
Published by December 19th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.To reduce staff at three plants in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area by about 26 percent or about 250 workers, Harley-Davidson Inc. is offering voluntary layoffs to hourly workers. giving itself flexibility to hire seasonal workers. The deadline is December 23, 2011 after which date involuntary layoffs will be implemented. The layoffs was first announced in […]
A New Custom Chrome Inc. For 2012: After the resignation of its President & CEO Holher Mohr, CCI owner DAE-IL has reduced CCI’s workforce by about 25 jobs. It includes reduction of collaborators in its road sales force as well as employees based at its headquarters in Morgan Hill, California. Gerry Bruce is the new […]
