SMRi, owner of the Sturgis Rally federal trademarks, donated $50,000 to Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation with the proceeds then to be donated to local organizations. The donation is in conjunction with SMRi’s overall goal to give back to the Black Hills, a community that gave birth to and has supported the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for […]
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. Donates $50,000 For Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation.
Published by December 17th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.URAL Sidecar And Solo 70th Anniversary Special Edition
Published by December 16th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In 1941, the Ural Sidecar was created through reverse engineering of the BMW R 75, with for objective to suit the needs of the Russian Red Army fighting in harsh Russian climate and terrain. The first built sidecars were sent to the front lines in February of 1942 and were used by the troops in […]
Round Trip To Germany Custom Magazine Trade And Bike Show
Published by December 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.German company Huber Verlag publishes several european magazines, the most well known being Custombike, Dream Machines and Biker News. Each year the publisher organizes a huge trade and bike show with on-site build-off competition, an event spreading on 4 halls at the “Messe Bad Salzuflen” Although the overall european economy started to slow down, the […]
Myrtle Beach Bike Week West? Sonny Copeland of Sonny Productions, a 3-decade organizer of events for Myrtle Beach Bike Week, is working on starting another bike event at the Florence Civic Center dubbed “Myrtle Beach Bike Week West.” The Motorcycle Expo, set for March 2-3 at the Florence Civic Center, is expected to attract about […]
Harley-Davidson New Models Will Be More Accessible, Financially And Physically.
Published by December 13th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It is the way Harley Davidson Inc’s chief operating officer Matt Levatich describes the company next models during a Reuters Global Manufacturing and Transportation Summit. Levatich said the company may consider manufacturing smaller (does not mean scooter size) and less expensive motorcycles. The least expensive bike Harley-Davidson is currently offering is a Sportster priced at […]
Valerie Thompson Named Co-Recipient Of 2011 American Woman Riders Community Hero Award
Published by December 12th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Famous Bonneville Salt-Flats motorcycle racer and team owner Valerie Thompson has been named the co-recipient of the 2011 American Woman Riders Community Hero Award by the American Woman Riders Association. Thompson’s racing accomplishments and community support of the HopeKids children’s charity were key criteria for award selection. Tammy Wiley from Harker Heights Texas was the […]
Big Bear Choppers Out Of Business. Update.
Published by December 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Thursday December 8, I received a call from Mona Alsop, not intending, as I requested 10 days ago, to give me a full statement on the Big Bear Choppers situation, but asking that we remove her phone number listed in “comments” by a person who could be an ex collaborator. Of course, during this […]
Death Of Tom Monahan Creator Of The Official Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Logo Since 1986
Published by December 11th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Tom Monahan, owner of Tom’s T’s in Sturgis and designer of the official Sturgis logo, passed away yesterday morning at the Rapid City hospital from complications after heart surgery on Thursday. Tom was a both a hero, mentor, father, grandfather, friend and a pillar of the Sturgis community. Successively high school teacher, former co-owner at […]
The New Victory Hard-Ball. Is it A Cruiser Or A Tourer? Both.
Published by December 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Doesn’t matter to me and to most of you the label you put on on the brand new Victory Hard-Ball model. Just make it both your bass ass cruiser and tourer. Hit the street, the road or the highway with the long (65.7 wheelbase), low platform (26.5″) that let you either carve sharp corners or […]
The New Victory Motorcycle Unveiled Here Tonight At 8 PM ET
Published by December 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Exactly at the same time the Victory Motorcycle executives unveil their brand new 2012 model today Friday December 9, 2011 at 5 pm Pacific time at the Long Beach, CA International Motorcycle Show, I will upload the pictures and specifications. So come back here at 8 pm ET (5 pm PT) to see what Polaris […]
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Will Cease Operations At Its Australian Subsidiary Producer Wheels and Wheel Hubs. The facility of ” “New Castalloy” produces the majority of cast wheels for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and has a workforce of 212, including 183 employees and 29 contract worker.The decision to close comes as part of an overall strategy Harley-Davidson embarked on […]
Jesse James, Paul Jr, Paul Sr In A Live TV Bike Build-Off. Any Positive Side Effect On The Industry?
Published by December 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Since 2000, the start of major TV shows devoted to the building of custom motorcycles , It has been the question that everybody working or having any interest in the motorcycle industry has asked himself, to his peers, collaborators, clients and friends? Overall, do we benefit? Evidently, there is no doubt that those whose work […]
After the Classic, Greaser, Baby Doll and Military models, California Scooter Company is about to launch this Spring a trike scooter kit. All models are inspired by the Mustang motorcycle built in Glendale, California in the 1940s, 50s, and early 60s and brought back to life with 21st technology by the California Scooter Company. The […]
Paul Teutul Jr. Wins American Chopper Three-Way Build-Off. Fair Or Shame?
Published by December 6th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A Lot Going On At Long Beach International Motorcycle Show Dec 9-11, 2011
Published by December 6th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The event will start Friday December 9 with a media day from 11:30 a.m to 4 p.m., with opening to the public after 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Major brands like Victory, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Yamaha and more are set to unveil new bikes. Victory Motorcycles at 12.45 p.m. – Actor and motorcycle […]
American Chopper Live Bike Build-Off Between Jesse James, Paul Jr. And Paul Sr. And The Winner Is…
Published by December 5th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Paul Junior Paul Senior Jesse James
American Chopper Live Buid-Off. Tonight And Tomorrow At 9 pm ET.
Published by December 5th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Just a reminder that it’s tonight Monday December 5, 2011 at 9.00 pm ET on the Discovery Channel’s American Chopper TV show, that Jesse James, Paul Teutul Jr and Sr. will unveil their custom bikes. You will have the opportunity to vote for your favorite nike just after the show ends. Just log on to […]
Confederate Motorcycles Unveils Third Generation Hellcat
Published by December 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Confederate Motors, Inc. (OTCBB:CFED), makers of handcrafted heirloom motorcycles, unveiled yesterday their third generation Hellcat. Drawing on the first and second generations’ distinctive drag race architecture, the company’s new X132 Hellcat advances that architecture with innovative engineering and avant-garde design. The company’s founder and CEO, H. Matthew Chambers, describes the new Hellcat by saying, “This […]
Exclusive Jesse James Interview About His American Chopper Three-Way Build-Off With the Teutuls
Published by December 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jesse James, Paul Junior and Senior duel in the ultimate TV build-off on the Discovery Channel and you are about to decide who is the best builder. In advance of the 2-day TV event (Episode “Chopper Finale” December 5 at 9 pm when the 3 customs will be revealed, Episode “Chopper Live” December 6 at 9 […]
Triumph Motorcycles Reports Record Profits
Published by December 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Huge come back for Triumph Motorcycles. Yesterday the company announced that its earnings were up 48% for the 1st semester of 2011 with total income up 11%. Triumph sold 48,684 machines, up 7% for the last 12-month period while the worldwide market for large motorcycles was down 7% (down 50% from the peak of four […]
Did Big Bear Choppers Suspend Operations?
Published by November 30th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.All last week rumors spread again that employees had been laid off at Big Bear Choppers, that the company suspended operations and would not reopen this week. On Monday November 28, 2011, a local newspaper stated there was no sign of activity at the Big Bear Choppers facility. It’s not the first time, especially during the last […]
Custom Chrome Names Gerry Bruce Vice President of Operations
Published by November 29th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.If you wonder what is going on at Custom Chrome since the resignation of President and CEO Holger Mohr, at least one news I can report. DAE IL-USA Inc DBA Custom Chrome, today announces that Gerry Bruce has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Operations. In this new role Gerry will report […]
Bonneville Speedway Museum Begins To Take Shape
Published by November 27th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.First time I visited Bonneville, I was surprised that there was no museum commemorating all those pioneers who raced the Salts of Utah. To be more precise, there was a small one now defunct since 12 years. Last year, Wendover, Utah, Mayor Mike Crawford and local Bonneville enthusiast John House announced that they had secured […]
2012 Easyriders Bike Show Tour Schedule
Published by November 26th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In 2012 the famous Easyriders 2012 Bike Show Tour will begin January 7th in California, then move to the east coast with the final competition for the big awards, as always, in Columbus, Ohio. The Easyriders Show Tour features some of the best builders in the country, pros and amateurs. Schedule is as follows. January […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by November 24th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle Saved By Wisconsin State Loans. The company was in peril, admit S&S owner George B. Smith and President Steve Iggens. The La Crosse, Wisconsin company was growing very fast in the 90’s and beginning of the 00’s and took loans to finance its expansion. Then, the economic downturn with less orders and high interest borrowing created […]
Renegade Wheels Appoints V-Twin Industry Veteran Lonny Spiva As Responsible Sales And Dealer Development.
Published by November 24th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Chuck Frederick, President of Renegade Wheels, said “Lonny brings tremendous V-Twin experience and dealer network knowledge which will greatly complement the current strengths of our organization. He has accomplished great things with other companies in our industry and we are truly excited to have him on our team.” Lonny’s resume includes experience with many industry […]
