4 a.m. Just need to yank the bike to break the steering lock. Thanks to the video proof that this Harley-Davidson was really stolen, not hidden, Progressive Insurance sent a check of $13,203.34 to the owner. Motorcycle still not recovered…
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See A Harley-Davidson Being Stolen Under The Watch Of A Surveillance Camera
Published by February 4th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Douglas Guillot is a French movie Director whose work has been featured a couple of times in my website {“Wheels & Waves” And “South Siders”) He sent me his most recent short film about a small shop in southwest France (Biarritz) named Bixente Moto. His objective: to translate in images and sound the authentic atmosphere […]
One-wheel transportation always elicits a primal response. The RYNO Microcycle is not the first offering of small, sleek one-wheel vehicles supposed to make motorized personal transportation enjoyable and practical…if you are not apprehensive at the idea of riding a self-balancing machine. The RYNO keeps you from falling by helping you balance forward and backward, but […]
Watch A Video Of The New Harley-Davidson Street 750 Model Ice Racing At Aspen X Games.
Published by January 23rd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.What a great idea from Harley-Davidson to attract youngsters to the brand and specifically to its new Harley Street model. The Milwaukee company became one of the Aspen X Games new sponsor and is teaming up with ESPN to feature motorcycle ice racing as an exhibition sport. Following Harley-Davidson’s customer-centric approach, fans will help decide […]
How It Is Made. Progressive Suspension Shocks.
Published by January 22nd, 2014 in Editorial, Suspension and Videos.In 1 min 36 s, from concept to completion, Progressive Suspension shows you its manufacturing process. The shock featured is the 440 Series model using a technology dubbed “Frequency Sensing Technology” (FST) for its unique ability to dynamically adjust while you ride.
Glint. A Short Movie To Incite Others To Build And Ride Their Own Unique Motorcycle.
Published by January 21st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.A young shop specialized in custom Sportsters and parts desire a promo short film. Builder Guillaume Drapier from Comete Motorcycles contact his friend Mathieu Maury, a self taught photographer with a passion for images but who never shot a movie. No budget, but the same desire to express the freedom, the magic that you feel, […]
2014 Mission Motorcycles Mission RS. 150 mph. Jay Leno Got The Answers To Your Questions.
Published by January 8th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Mission Motorcycles recently delivered its pre-production limited edition Mission RS sport bike to Jay Leno’s Garage. 40 units only to be delivered summer 2014 with prices from $59,000 to $75,000. 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. 10.50 seconds to run the quarter mile. Top speed 150 mph with a single speed reduction gear liquid-cooled […]
Video Of The Month. Running Ice Truck.
Published by January 3rd, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.I have experienced (fortunately just little bit) Canada’s coldest temperatures. And if you live there, you don’t want to be betrayed by your car or truck battery. So, what do you do when you are a Canadian business trying to convince that the battery you sell, the MotoMaster Eliminator, will still be alive when you […]
India Bike Week 2014 Will Take Place January 17-18
Published by January 2nd, 2014 in Editorial and Videos.Because of the motorcycle business getting so huge in India, I have a growing number of readers and subscribers from this country following my daily news. For them, I announce the 2014 edition of Bike week. Only 3500 riders participated in 2013, but it’s asy to forecast that the crowd is going to increase exponentially […]
Last August, Chris Garee and 7 of his friends went for a trip in the Colorado rockies. 8 guys with 8 bikes (7 Harleys and a brand new Indian Chieftain) riding through sunshine, rain and even snow. Independence Pass to Aspen, Estes Park, Mt. Evans and the highest paved road in North America. Chris sent […]
The Art Of Motorcycles With Chopsticks And Black Ink.
Published by December 26th, 2013 in Editorial and Videos.Except picking up rolls of sushi, there is not much I can do with chopsticks (also called “hashi” or “otemoto” in Japanese) Thanks to the sticks tapering to a finely pointed end, Makoto Endo has invented a technique to use them has an utensil for painting. He is a graphic designer, illustrator now based in […]
Burning The Midnight Oil Building Motorcycles
Published by December 24th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.In a push to help new custom builders and to inspire others to pursue their passions, a documentary from aspiring filmmaker Gabriel Priestley currently doing his senior year at the University Of New Mexico, about a young motorcycle builder named Met Haynes (Haynes Custom Iron.) Building bikes makes him a much happier person …
A Harley Motorcycle Rendition Of The Old Holiday Classic, Silent Night…
Published by December 18th, 2013 in Builders and Videos.A Harley playing the notes of the Christmas classic “Silent Night”…
Zero Motorcycles Unveiled The 2014 Line-Up, The High-Powered Zero SR.
Published by December 18th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Accelerating harder and going faster, the Zero SR is the new flagship e-bike of the company. The Zero SR ($16,995) features a larger 660 amp motor controller that provides 24% more power and 56% higher torque, delivering 106 ft-lbs. Going to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. All 2014 models can use an optional $2,495 Z-Force […]
ICON 1000 Iron Lung. A 1991 Custom Harley Road Racer Sportster.
Published by December 13th, 2013 in Builders, Customs and Videos.ICON, the motorcycle riding apparel maker, needed a new custom bike to be featured in its 2014 premium ICON 1000 brand Spring catalog. A bike as “70’s racing culture” as some of its gear. So, they took a 1991 883 Sportster that they began to torture with the addition of a subframe attached via a […]
How It’s Made. Watch How A Baker Drivetrain Transmission Is Being Built.
Published by December 12th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Videos.The Bully. A Custom Buell By Deus Ex Machina
Published by December 6th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A (very) short movie about the latest bespoke Buell built from Woolie’s Workshop. A few cool images to encourage you to start building something…
Harley-Davidson. Exporting Freedom.
Published by December 1st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Probably the best marketing video of Harley-Davidson Motor Company in a very long time. Shot at the York Plant, Pennsylvania (Fabricates, paints and assembles Softail and Touring motorcycles for worldwide distribution. 3,106 employees)
Flashback. 2013 Sturgis Legends Ride Charity Event.
Published by November 26th, 2013 in Events and Videos.Old Empire Motorcycles 1000-Mile Road Trip To Deliver A Custom Bike To A Client
Published by November 24th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.How often a builder rides 1000 miles a newly built custom bike to deliver it to a client? Old Empire Motorcycles built “The Hunter”, a light weight bruiser genre-busting custom Honda CB250 Superdream and decides to ride it from the shop in Suffolk, Britain to the south of France where the client lives for a […]
2013 Triumph Racing Season. Highlights
Published by November 20th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Triumph is aggressively taking strides to reclaim it’s title of “World’s Fastest”. 2013 was another great year for Triumph North America with its race bikes competing in AMA Road Racing, AMA Flat track, FIM Land Speed Racing. A tribute to all the Triumph racers.
Such a treat for all of you that I have decided to replace my usual Monday morning bike feature with this great BBC documentary about the glory days of British motorcycling. From T.E. Lawrence to TT racing, from Ton Up boys to Mods and Rockers. It’s 1 hour long a(fast internet connection requred) and well […]
On Duty Alabama Cop Caught On Video Drag Racing His Harley Police Motorcycle.
Published by November 14th, 2013 in Editorial and Videos.When a cop is caught red handed on a video, it’s usually not for drag racing his police motorcycle while on duty. The Alabama cop in question had to turn in his badge after a biker posted on YouTube a video whose footage show him drag racing the cop on his police Harley. At a […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 500. 3 Street Custom Concepts. (Part 5)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.During the introduction of the new Harley Street 750 and 500 in Milan, 3 Street concept bikes build by 3 Harley-Davidson stylists were also unveiled. These models are not for sale and are used only for the purpose of demonstrating the customization possibilities of the Street using already available genuine Harley parts. Three style: Cafe […]
Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500 Motorcycles. The Street Is Where I live (Part 4)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Harley-Davidson Street 750 And 500 Reveal In Milan. The Video. (Part 3)
Published by November 5th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Yesterday evening November 4, 2013 in Milan, the new Harley-Davidson Street 750 and 500 reveal moment with Mark-Hans Richer, Harley-Davidson Chief Marketing Officer and Frank Savage, Styling Manager, brought the motorcycles into the public eye for the first time.
