Sportster. Not only one of the hottest selling new models from Harley-Davidson, but also one of the most sought-after used bikes, especially by generation X & Y looking for an affordable base to build their dream bike. And often, they would like to turn this very respectable model into an even more classic bike via […]
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My Harley Sportster Is A Kicker
Published by January 27th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Videos.Come In. Rent A Lift And Tools. Repair Your Motorcycle.
Published by January 26th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.During these past 3 years I wrote a few articles about “Self-Repair” shops offering individuals the option to come in, reserve a lift, rent tools and machines and do their own fabrication/repair jobs with or without the supervision and help of on location expert technicians. The only negative, at least in the sue-happy US society, is […]
The 2013 Victory Judge. The New American Muscle Bike (Part 2)
Published by January 20th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Videos.Bellan & Giardina Ltd., owner John Bellan, is a BMW dealer in Veneto, Italy. On their site a beautiful movie about BMW oldies. A lot of emotions through superb images. Italian directing at its best. (Thanks John Adams)
Comedian Mike DeStefano was still on the rise as a comedian when he died of a heart attack at 44 in March 2011. He wasn’t always the funniest, but there was something direct and heartfelt about him and you could feel the weight of his personal life experiences . At the Comedy Arts Festival in […]
Riding On Ice A Harley Panhead And A Shovel
Published by December 24th, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.For the season, something chilled… 9 minutes of 2 guys ice riding Canada between Tuktoyaktuk and Inuvik on an original kick only 1948 Harley Panhead and a “new” 2006 Shovelhead. Tires are studded and outside temperature is minus 20 F (windchill minus 25 F for the riders) Music? Of course, Giacchino Rossini, the famous score also […]
An upcoming Kustom Kulture documentary taking a sneak peak into the world of “Flake & Flames”is currently being produced. It features well known artists like Dirty Donny, COOP, The Pizz, Von Franco, Dan Collins, Bob Spina, Frank Kozik, Robert Kruse, Big P, Pekka Wizz, Blaster, Empire 32, Nefarious and more… A DVD will be elease […]
His name is Jorian Ponomareff. He started working on his drifting skills when he was 14 years old. He is available for entertainment during your next event.
The New Victory Motorcycle Coming December 9, 2011. Teaser.
Published by December 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.The new Victory Motorcycle will be unveiled during the Long Beach, CA edition of the International Motorcycle Show, friday december 9, 2011 at 5.00 pm Pacific Time. A Teaser video.
The Wall Of Death. A Film By Benedict Campbell.
Published by November 30th, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.London based photographer, digital artist and film maker Benedict Campbell sent me his just completed awesome film about the Ken Fox Troupe, the last remaining traditional family of daredevil wall riders to travel Europe and the British Isles. (14 min)
Volkswagen Trying To Convince You Than A Jetta Is Better Than A Motorcycle!
Published by November 27th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.I find this 75-second campaign for Volkswagen South Africa to sell Jettas somewhat dumb. Advertising USP (or Unique Selling Proposition) made by the German manufacturer? If you want to taste freedom and to look super cool, a Jetta is much better than your motorcycle. Why, they argue? Of course because you will not have to […]
Now that Triumph is making a big come back in Europe and in the US, it’s time to watch again this original B/W film about the machining, assembly, the use of Triumphs by police in Paris and London and of course some racing.
James Against Teutuls Live American Chopper Build-Off. Jesse James Interview.
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.The Discovery live bike-building battle between Jesse James, Paul Teutul Senior and Paul Teutul Jr at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas will air Dec. 5-6 at 9 pm ET. A Jesse James interview…
This short movie clip by independent filmmaker Scott Toepfer was chosen by corporate Harley-Davidson as example of the Harley culture in the 21st century. From Los Angeles to Reno, through Yosemite to San Francisco, and then south back home on the Pacific Coast Highway, and between stopping by ghost towns (the one featured is Bodie) […]
Big Bear Choppers Looking For Business Advice On Bloomberg Television
Published by November 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.“Bloomberg The Mentor” is a new program on Bloomberg Television starting November 4th at 9 PM. In this financial TV show small businesses entrepreneurs get help from CEOs of some of the best-known companies in the nation. Top corporate executives come to the rescue, offering advice and a new strategy. Motorcycle manufacturer Big Bear Choppers […]
The Story Of An American Patriot Who Can Ride Again.
Published by October 20th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Friend of the industry Pete G from Chopper Design in Orlando has been developing and manufacturing for the last 2 years a Motorcycle Stabilization System called ‘LegUp LandinGear” . This computerized system has helped those who need just some help with their heavy bikes. The system stabilizes your bike as you come to a stop, keep […]
My Time To Ride. A Harley-Davidson Video Series About 4 Women Breaking Free And Hitting The Road.
Published by October 9th, 2011 in Videos.“My Time To Ride” is an interesting Harley-Davidson video series featuring 4 women in their journey to fulfill their desire to ride a motorcycle. Katie, Roshani, Gabriella and Laurie were relatively ordinary women with relatively ordinary lives. For diverse personal reasons they want to break free and hit the road on their own Harley-Davidson®. Claudia […]
Harley-Davidson Culture. Tomscat Barbershop.
Published by October 5th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Harley-Davidson has just launched The Ridebook, a curated selection of editorial submissions from independent filmmakers, writers and photographers. Together they form an interactive introduction to the culture of Harley-Davidson in the 21st century, for new and existing riders alike. Tomcats Barbershop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY. American hairstyles meet American motorcycles. Tomcats is known for his […]
Carlsberg, the famous Danish brewing company, produced this excellent beer commercial. In it 148 bikers fill almost all seats in a movie theater. Some innocent couples hesitate to take a seat among this not-so friendly crowd of bad boys… What’s going to happen? Watch (sent by Rogue)
Motorcycles Greener Than Cars. Myth Or Reality?
Published by September 28th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.In a new TV episode of “Mythbusters” this evening Wednesday September 28, 2011 on the Discovery Channel at 9 pm (ET), the 2 show hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman are testing the myth that a motorcycle is a greener and a cleaner machine than a car. Is it always true? I don’t know the methodology […]
Motorcyclist Rescued From Under Car Impatient To Ride Again
Published by September 16th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Yesterday, at the suburban Salt Lake City hospital where he was recovering, Brandon Wright, the biker who was pulled from beneath a burning car lifted by bystanders, thanked his rescuers that he called heroes, stated that he is crying his burned motorcycle and that he would not give up riding. “I rode that thing 95 […]
