In this video, builder Ian Barry explains his new creation the “Black Falcon” (see former post). The third in a series of 10, the Black Falcon by Falcon Motorcycles is based on a 1952 Vincent Black Shadow engine with almost all other parts being handmade and “re-thought.”
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The Black Falcon. A Modern Vincent Bike With Pedigree (Part 2)
Published by May 17th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Exclusive. Discovery Channel 3-Way Biker Build-Off Between Jesse James, Paul Sr. And Paul Jr.
Published by May 15th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Events and Videos.You read it here first long before it becomes official. Fans of Jesse James, of Paul Teutul Senior & Paul Teutul Junior (usually not the same…) you can rejoice. This summer on The Discovery Channel (programmation dates to be announced), a 3-way Biker Build-Off series in which the builders will be pitting their teams and expertise […]
5 riders (Victor, Jocelyn, Stephan, Clare and Tyler), 50 States from Anchorage to Hawaii, 25,000 miles on Harley-Davidson motorcycles (rumored to be the main sponsor) for a pan-America journey in search of themselves and a country they only think they know. A once in a lifetime adventure and opportunity for personal growth that will ultimately […]
The World’s First Zero-Emissions Grand Prix On Isle Of Man.
Published by May 5th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.CHARGE is a new movie following several teams to the world’s first zero-emissions grand prix on the Isle of Man in 2009 and on their return in 2010. Racing without the sound and fury of internal combustion engines? Are these racers visionaries defining the future of motorcycling? Is it history or blasphemy? I let you […]
Build Life Skills. Build Confidence. Build Motorcycles.
Published by May 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Six teams of local Milwaukee high school students and their bike-building mentors are 2 months into restoration of vintage motorcycles through a moto-mentor program. Founded this year by The Iron Horse Hotel and giving students the opportunity to learn vintage bike restoration while developing important life skills, the nation’s only high-end boutique hotel catering to motorcycle enthusiasts […]
Motus Closed Course Testing
Published by April 28th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.The heart of the new Motus MST and MST-R motorcycles (Motus means motion in Latin) is the The KMV4, the world’s first direct injected V4 motorcycle engine. The Motus DI system uses a 2,000psi pump to inject digitally atomized fuel into each combustion chamber and is considered an improvement over port fuel injection in terms […]
American Chopper Senior vs. Junior Returns Tonight April 25th
Published by April 25th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Events and Videos.Jesse James To Produce How-To and Extreme Motorsports Entertainment Series.
Published by April 24th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Most of the TV shows in which Jesse James was starring (History of The Chopper, Iraq Confidential, Jesse James: Blacksmith, Jesse James is a Dead Man, etc) were produced by his own production company named Payupsucker Productions (like the tattoo in the palm of his hand) that he created in 2004. Jesse James’ Payupsucker Productions […]
Harley-Davidson Celebrating Latino Motorcycle Culture
Published by April 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.La Banda Films announced the release of the documentary film, Harlistas: An American Journey, premiering April 2011. The film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Alfredo de Villa and follows the emotional journeys of real-life Harlistas – Harley riders of Latino heritage – as they seek adventure, camaraderie and achievement of the American Dream. The documentary […]
Vintage Racing. Killed Myself When I Was Young
Published by April 14th, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.I don’t know what it is, but humans just love watch race crashes. And when an announcer says it’s a big crash, a big crash, we are all fascinated by the spectacle of destruction. Amazingly in this video compilation of old cars racing many drivers are able to walk away after being ejected from their […]
Victory Motorcycles Test Ride $100 Challenge
Published by April 12th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Polaris just launched an original and interesting promotion to prove you than nobody can beat a Victory motorcycle for performance, style & comfort. You schedule a test ride at a Victory Dealership to test the model of your choice, then take a competitor bike for a spin. “You buy a Victory, you get the best. You […]
Watch Instantly Sons Of Anarchy On Netflix
Published by April 9th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Multichannel News is stating that an expanded deal with Twentieth Century Fox adds more content to the service including Sons of Anarchy. Sons of Anarchy airing on FX explores a notorious outlaw motorcycle club’s desire to protect its livelihood while ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming, California remains exactly that. More Fox movie […]
Victory High-Ball. Roland Sands Style.
Published by April 7th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Videos.A video about Roland Sands customizing the new High-Ball. With the Ol’ Vic, Roland is just reinforcing the old look the designers of Victory were after. Minimum modifications (engine & transmission are untouched), hand shifting and retro cosmetic touches through accessories and paint color.
Tonight at 11pm Fox Sport Net To Air New 60 Minute Weekly Series Called The Great Ride
Published by March 29th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Tonight March 29, 2011 at 11 pm eastern (10 central) on Fox Sports Net starts the 1st episode of “The Great Ride” , an entertaining new motor sports driven television series that explores what excites, inspires and drives Americans. Produced by Natural 9 Entertainment, the new series is all about adventure, new inventions, must have […]
Product placement or embedded marketing. A form of “branded entertainment” with the vast majority of that (80%) in commercial TV programming and movies. A strategy for linking a brand to a relevant content to create an emotional connection with a specific target. This police chase scene is in fact a Ducati paid product placement from […]
Cicero deGuzman of Godspeed 45/06 sent me this video he shot of Tim Vander from the Death Science Blog riding in Brooklyn.his 1949 Panhead in a 1936 frame. Of course in B&W…
Daytona Bike Week. Clip From Video Clips
Published by March 16th, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.For a daily video report Rally TV was covering each corner of Daytona Bike Week 2011. Impossible not to bump on Chris Callen, Sara Liberte and the crew all along the week. Made just for you my readers, I was sent this short clip of all clips they produced .
How Royal Enfield Is Marketing Itself In India
Published by March 7th, 2011 in Builders, Customs and Videos.In 1956 Enfield of India started assembling Bullet motorcycles under licence from UK components, and by 1962 were manufacturing complete bikes. Enfield of India bought the rights to use the Royal Enfield name in 1995. Royal Enfield production, based in Chennai, continues and Royal Enfield is now the oldest motorcycle brand in the world still […]
Dave Grohl From Foo Fighters Talks About His Harleys.
Published by February 28th, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.I like the music of band The Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl, lead singer (also guitar & drums) talks about his passion for Harley-Davidson and makes a good case to promote the Mother Factory.
The African-American Motorcycle Experience
Published by February 24th, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.Those close to me know that I am not prejudiced against any national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, brand of motorcycle, etc. When Ben Harris, executive publisher of Rides Magazine showed me this video, I thought that it was time for me to show a side of urban bike culture that most people don’t get […]
70th Daytona Bike Week At Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson
Published by February 22nd, 2011 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Making Of Kestrel Motorcycle
Published by February 21st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A very well produced video of some highlights of the fabrication of the Kestrel (a re-engineered 1970 Triumph Bonneville) by Falcon Motorcycles.
This is the Handicap Trike that Dennis Goodson (from Goodson Air Cleaners) built for a buddy who was hit and paralyzed, restricted to a wheelchair. Unfortunately, his friend passed away and Dennis now has the bike back – and it’s for sale. A video to help sell it to someone who could use it. Dennis […]
Harley-Davidson H-D1 Factory Customization. New Video.
Published by February 16th, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.They Got The Right Idea. They Still Ride Motorcycles. And It Will Be Us…
Published by February 14th, 2011 in Editorial and Videos.It doesn’t matter that the characters and motorcycles are not American. A lesson about getting on with living. A very inspirational video created by a famous Taiwan Ad Creative Director. Watch…
