An interesting initiative coming from Europe. To honor the next Generation of Customizers and living up to the 2012 CCE Dealer Show slogan “Face the Future”, Custom Chrome Europe is looking for the Young Customizer 2012! The rules of participation are simple: he may work in his own garage, at an apprenticeship or in the […]
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2012 Custom Chrome Europe Rookie Award
Published by November 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Baker Drivetrain Black Friday Giveaway
Published by November 22nd, 2011 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.Before you spend some money on Black Friday, you could make some. For example, a $1000 gift certificate from BAKER. The leader in drivetrain components gives you a chance to win a shopping spree Enter the BAKER Drivetrain Black Friday Sweepstakes. It starts today and ends November 24th for your chance to win a $1,000 BAKER […]
Federal Judge Rules That New York State Motorcycle Checkpoints Are Not Unconstitutional
Published by November 21st, 2011 in Editorial and Events.In several US states, motorcyclists have claimed and sued their governments, claiming that their constitutional rights are violated during police or troopers highway checkpoints. Their argument is that these checkpoints unfairly and unconstitutionally are systematically targeting bikers under suspicion of wrongdoing. If checkpoints from “a general interest in crime control” without suspicion always amount to […]
2012 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Kicks Off Nationwide Tour On November 18
Published by November 19th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.IMS is the US’s largest and longest-running powersports national show tour and the 12-city it tour will kick off Friday, November 18-20 in San Mateo, California. With nearly 70,000 square feet of exhibit space, visitors will find hundreds of new bikes from leading manufacturers including Harley-Davidson, Erik Buell, Ducati, Norton, Triumph, MV Agusta, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, […]
US Harley-Davidson Dealer Inventories Too Low? The investment firm Robert W. Baird & Co. reports that new Harley-Davidson motorcycles inventory has never been so low in 10 years. Protecting Harley brand value was one of the objectives announced and repeated by Harley-Davidson President. The survey was made among 50 dealers with 86% of them stating […]
Work Hard, Play Well, Cultivate Your Friendships, Eat Well, Protest, Repeat.
Published by November 18th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Some of you email to ask me where I am in Europe, what I do, etc. I will not bore you with all details of my trip, but having a few minutes available, this post from Bordeaux (southwest of France), capital of the best wines in the world (red and white, 14,000 producers, 700 million […]
Breaking News. Holger Mohr Resigns As President And CEO Of Custom Chrome International.
Published by November 17th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Holger Mohr just resigned as President and CEO of DAE –IL USA, Inc. dba Custom Chrome effective immediately. KC Cho will assume the position of CEO in the interim. Since he was named President of Custom Chrome International Holger Mohr was credited as the man who refreshed the products portfolio, redesigned the catalog, improved customer fill rates and […]
Scooters. Size Doesn’t Always Matter Exhibit.
Published by November 17th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Sales of Scooters from the major manufacturers (Vespa, Honda, Piaggo and Yamaha) are up close to 30% from last year, an increase the envy of all heavy bikes motorcycle manufacturers. The growing popularity of scooters in America (they have always been extremely popular in Europe since WWII) incited the Petersen Automotive Museum to create an […]
Motorcycling Europe In 1953. The Way It Was.
Published by November 16th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Told by his son through a family album, this the story of an Englishman, Geoffrey Gander, and of his friends going on a motorcycling holiday around Europe, in France, Germany, Austria, Italy & Switzerland. At the time, it was probably quite an adventurous trip to take. Enjoy all pictures… “We think of old bikes as […]
Indianapolis American V-Twin Show To Host First Ever Ultimate Dealer Bike Show
Published by November 16th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Ultimate Dealer Bike Show to showcase the building talent of motorcycle dealers will take place at the inaugural American V-Twin Dealer Show, co-located with the 2012 Dealer Expo at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis February 17-19, 2012. Interested dealers are encouraged to enter to have their prized custom bike displayed prominently at the […]
Marilyn Stemp Back As Editor Of IronWorks Magazine
Published by November 15th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Effective immediately, Marilyn Stemp occupies again her post as Editor of IronWorks Magazine that she created in 1989 with her late husband Dennis Stemp. In addition her 22-years old son Vincent is joining the magazine as a Tech & Trends Editor, something his father would be very proud. Marilyn, known as one the hardest working […]
St. Paul Harley Sues Harley-Davidson Over Prohibition Of Online International Sales
Published by November 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A few months ago, you remember that I reported that Harley-Davidson was informing and reminding its dealers that online sales were forbidden outside their dealership territories. Main targets were those dealers selling parts and accessories through 3rd party independent dealers (brick & mortar and online shops usually reselling Harley genuine parts at a discount) and […]
After landing in fog, weather cleared for a perfect winter weather with blue sky and temperatures in the 65 F. Happy…
American Chopper Live Build-Off Between Jesse James, Paul Senior And Paul Junior. Who Should Win?
Published by November 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.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 pm to vote and see the winner), the Discovery Channel wants to know who SHOULD win this 3-way build-off. My opinion, and yours that I know […]
2011 Lone Star Rally. 10 Years and Nearly a Half Million Strong.
Published by November 11th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In the US where everything is shrinking except the size of our national debt, the November 3-6 Lone Star Rally in Galveston Texas gathered a crowd close to half a million bikers. An outstanding attendance ranking the 4-day event the 3rd largest in the country, almost on par with the Sturgis and Daytona Rallies! At a […]
I just arrived in Paris for a one week stay in France (half private, half business) and during this time I will be traveling to each corner of the Hexagon (the name natives call France because of the country’s hexagonal shape). As always, Gods of Wi-Fi permitting, I will continue to update you on time with the latest motorcycle news and maybe, […]
Auction Of Lee Roy Hartung Collection Generates Almost $4 Million In Sales
Published by November 10th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.When I ran the video showing part of the Lee Hartung amazing vintage vehicles collection, you were impatient to know what it would bring during last weekend Glenview, IL auction organized by RM Auctions America. There was 1600 individual lots, all of which were sold at ‘no reserve’ front of a packed house (in which […]
Harley-Davidson Pushing Consumer-Led Marketing And Advertising
Published by November 9th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year, Harley-Davidson fired its advertising agency, and began sourcing advertising ideas directly from Harley-Davidson’s fans found on internet. The technique, known as “Crowdsourcing”, is the act of sourcing tasks traditionally performed by specific individuals (in this case, Harley marketing people and ad agency) to a group of people or community (crowd) through an open […]
A new Italian work of art Supersport, the newMV Agusta Brutale 675 will be a big attraction this week at the 2011 EICMA Milan Show. Branded as the new MV Austa for Everyone, it features a naked futuristic body and super bike level performance. Built on a brand new ultra-technological chassis (steel tubing and aluminum and is […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Appoints Chris McGee’s RevComm As Agency Of Record
Published by November 9th, 2011 in Editorial and Events.Led by motorcycle industry veteran Chris McGee, Revolution Communication, known as RevComm, is a full service advertising, marketing, media solutions and public relations agency with a focus on brand development within the motorsports industry. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, known as the premier entertainment, camping and vending destination of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, “I feel this […]
No Major Motorcycle Manufacturer Can Really Expand Staying Out Of India. A few numbers: India’s economy has surged 8% a year over the past decade, the second-fastest rate of growth in the world after China. At that pace, it could become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030. Over the past 20 years, the population in […]
Motor Bike Expo Italy Announces Access USA.
Published by November 8th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Of interest to all US companies wishing an opportunity to show their motorcycles, parts and accessories to the European public, distributors and media representatives, the Motor Bike Expo of Verona, Italy (January 20-22, 2012), one of the largest motorcycle shows in the world attracting over 120,000 visitors, offers for the 1st time turnkey booth packages […]
Postcards From 2011 Big Twin Bike Show & Zodiac Dealer Expo In Netherlands
Published by November 6th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This post to show you that our American Custom Motorcycle Industry is hard at work beyond our US Borders. This weekend (Nov. 4-6) European parts distributor Zodiac, in association with Dutch magazine Big Twin was running its dealer show near Eindhoven, Netherlands. An American presence with many American manufacturers, most of them now on their way […]
On October 25th, I announced the annual Wheels Through Time Museum Raffle with the winner receiving this November 12 a gorgeous restored 1936 Harley-davidson EL 61 c.i. Knucklehead. It’s still time to buy tickets by jumping HERE. And the extra good news is that the winner will receive a print of his bike from this […]
Lehman Trikes Looking For Investment, Strategic Merger Or Selling The Company.
Published by November 4th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Lehman Trikes Inc., calling itself the “Leader Of The Three World” and specializing in trikes, trike kits and conversions, issued a press release to investors signed by its President Kennon D. Hines, in which the company announces that it is looking for strategies to enhance shareholder value. Options include the possibility of selling, a strategic business […]
Cycle Source Magazine Best of 2011 Awards
Published by November 4th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Ever noticed Hollywood uses any excuse to pat each other on the back with awards? Well guess what, Cycle Source Magazine is doing it again, but their awards are for the “real deals”, the hard-working everyday enthusiasts that make our industry the “exciting, wouldn’t miss it for nothing” world that it is today. So here […]
