EagleRider, the world’s largest motorcycle rental and tour company, officially launched this week its newest business venture Eusedmotorcycles to meet the growing demand of customers and dealers seeking to purchase certified, pre-owned motorcycles. The new site will enable customers to view hundreds of motorcycles online, and either purchase directly and have the bike shipped, or visit EagleRider motorcycle sales locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale to inspect and test drive first-hand the bike before purchasing it. The site also features an online credit application to qualify buyers to assist them in finding the right motorcycle to fit their lifestyle and budget. Continue reading ‘EagleRider Launches Eusedmotorcycles To Locate And Buy Certified Pre-Owned Motorcycles At the Best Price’
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EagleRider Launches Eusedmotorcycles To Locate And Buy Certified Pre-Owned Motorcycles At the Best Price
Published by July 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Looking For Motorcycle Club Wives, Girlfriends, Bad Ass Ladies For Major Documentary TV Project
Published by July 22nd, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
A television production company (produced American Idol, America’s Got Talent, X Factor, Price is Right, Family Feud, Total Blackout, etc) is currently working on a new project about motorcycle clubs and the women who belong to them. The goal for the show is to authentically and organically document their life as a vital part of the club community.Are you the wife or girlfriend of a member of a badass MC? Do you live on the edge and love being part of a club? Do you refuse to take crap from anyone and always speak your mind? This production company wants to hear from you. Continue reading ‘Looking For Motorcycle Club Wives, Girlfriends, Bad Ass Ladies For Major Documentary TV Project’
Support American Vets In Bidding For This Covingtons Custom Harley Davidson Road Glide
Published by July 22nd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
To raise money to help disabled veterans, Jerry Covington & crew at Covingtons Cycle City is auctioning this gorgeous 2012, 103″ custom Harley Road Glide. The funds raised to win this custom built will help The MobilityWorks Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, with funds going to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to ensure that physically disabled veterans have the freedom that transportation provides so they can live their lives to the fullest. Continue reading ‘Support American Vets In Bidding For This Covingtons Custom Harley Davidson Road Glide’
Paul Teutul Senior To Unveil New Old School Chopper At Sturgis Thunderdome On August 8, 2012
Published by July 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
On Wednesday, August 8th at 7:30 p.m. Paul Teutul, Sr from Orange County Choppers will unveil a custom old school motorcycle at the Sturgis Thunderdome located 12976 SD Highway 34, Sturgis.
The unveil will be filmed for an upcoming episode of American Chopper and of course the Discovery Channel will not let me publish the picture of this new bike in advance. Paul Sr will be joined by Sugar Bear, Michael Lichter and Jay Allen. Be patient OCC fans…
Go Solo. Drag Specialties Mount Kit For Solo Seats. No Welding.
Published by July 21st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.
For all of you who want to avoid hours of tinkering and fiddling around and just ride, this mount kit allows you to mount Drag Specialties® Large or Small Spring Solo Seats with no welding or any modifications to your bike. Continue reading ‘Go Solo. Drag Specialties Mount Kit For Solo Seats. No Welding.’
Although you tell me you enjoy the radical motorcycles I am featuring, you also suggest that I publish more often custom bikes built for the “average” rider. Although I don’t don’t know how to define an average biker, nor do you you mean an average quality bike, I understand that you would like to see bikes that would not cost you 2 years of salary, that a good shop or a skilled individual could build in his garage, maybe with the assistance of a couple of friends. Continue reading ‘Daily Ride Custom Chopper’
Harley-Davidson Activities At 2012 Sturgis Rally
Published by July 20th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
Harley-Davidson riders and motorcycle enthusiasts will revel in one of America’s most unique and exciting cultural events at the 72nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota’s legendary Black Hills region. The Harley-Davidson Road Tour will run from Saturday, August 4 through Saturday, August 11 at the intersection of 3rd and Lazelle streets in downtown Sturgis. All Harley-Davidson activities in Sturgis are free of charge and include the following:
• 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, H-D1 customization and MotorClothes® riding gear and apparel
• Harley-Davidson Custom Ride-In Show, Friday, August 10
• Harley-Davidson Insurance Parts Challenge, photo booth, Roof Top Deck and sweepstakes
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) pin sales and Custom Motorcycle Raffle
• Free Bike Wash
• Willie G. Commemorative Merchandise
• AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building, August 4-8
• Women’s Area including the JUMPSTART rider experience, bike lift and more
Harley-Davidson demo rides for 2012 motorcycles will be available in Sturgis at Hersrud’s Chevrolet Dealership near Interstate 90 at Exit 30 from Saturday, August 4 to Friday, August 11. Riders can enjoy as many bikes as they want, but must have a valid motorcycle license and adhere to riding gear requirements and safety rules. There will also be a 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycle display at this location, including a Fit Shop display for motorcycle customization. Continue reading ‘Harley-Davidson Activities At 2012 Sturgis Rally’
John Nasi Named Central US Factory Representative At Performance Machine
Published by July 20th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
John Nasi (yes, he is the brother of Custom Builder Jim Nasi) is now in charge at Performance of traveling abroad researching and expanding upon a network of dealers that properly represent the Performance Machine line, of developing and maintaining professional relationships with vendors, dealers, and customers, of supporting the company at trade shows exhibitions and national rallies across the country.
John was the Director of Marketing and Dealer Development at Big Dog Motorcycles from 1999 to April 2011, time of BDM bankruptcy. Then, he spent 9 months at BDM Performance Parts sourcing parts and accessories for former Big Dog Motorcycle dealers and owners.
Corbin Warbird Treatment On Harley-Davidson Dyna-Glide
Published by July 19th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.
After featuring Corbin’s Warbird Body Kit for the Harley venerable FXR model, it was just a matter of hours before the requests came in for a new version for the Dyna-Glide. Warbird components are designed to work together for a unified look or can be used individually to convert a stock Dyna-Glide into a very nice full custom. Together the components capture the essence of classic Warbirds like the Corsair, Mustang and Thunderbolts for an aggressive stance and smooth aerodynamic line. The Dyna-Glide Kit is comprised of a Warbird Fairing, a Chin Spoiler, a Tail Section and Custom Saddle.
Warbird Fairing takes its lines from the tank and carries them through the front of the machine. Frame mounted design installs independently of the forks and sculpts to the shape of the OEM tank. Warbird fairing stays straight regardless of the handlebar direction so it always looks tight and aggressive. Corbin fairing hides frame tubes and wiring around the triple trees giving a very clean appearance. All mounting hardware and instructions are included.
Chin Spoiler is designed to integrate the lines of the Dyna into the bottom end for a more visually streamlined look. The spoiler flows over the frame downtubes with a large duct built into the design for proper engine cooling. ABS Spoiler is ready for your painter to scuff and primw, or for a little extra can be ordered pre-painted in gloss black and ready for installation right out of the box. Mounting is simple and we include all needed hardware and detailed instructions. Continue reading ‘Corbin Warbird Treatment On Harley-Davidson Dyna-Glide’
Motorcycle Trade Show War. Alliance Between Dealer Expo And International Motorcycle Show To Offer Exhibitors Both B2B And B2C Weekend.
Published by July 19th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
The Advanstar Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, a trade show, and a new Progressive International Motorcycle Show, a consumer event, will be held in parallel in Indianapolis Feb. 15-17, 2013.
During these last years, the Advanstar Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, like the Easyriders V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati (to be held 2 weeks sooner on Feb 2-3, 2013) have been severely challenged by the bad economy and also by internet, a very cheap and efficient media for the industry to instantly announce its new products to the world and to keep in permanent contact with its retailers and clients.
It’s no secret that both trade shows have faced dwindling participation from exhibitors and attendance from dealers. Rivalry between the 2 competing events culminated in 2012 with the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo being qualified by some as being only a get-together between friends of the custom motorcycle industry, and others describing the Indianapolis Dealer Expo as mainly an “agri-asian-scooter” exhibition where the US motorcycle industry is badly represented to a non-qualified audience of buyers. Both shows are challenged on their ability to generate profitable new business. Continue reading ‘Motorcycle Trade Show War. Alliance Between Dealer Expo And International Motorcycle Show To Offer Exhibitors Both B2B And B2C Weekend.’
Free Fuel At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip To Highlight The Benefits of Ethanol
Published by July 19th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is announced their continued partnership with the Legendary Buffalo Chip at the 72nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD, August 6-12. This event is an opportunity to promote the use of ethanol fuel to motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country.
The RFA sponsorship will feature one of a kind, free fuel promotions at the Buffalo Chip. These free fuel events are opportunities to promote the use of ethanol fuel to motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country and are only available at the new all access CrossRoads at The Buffalo Chip commercial development.
Buffalo Chip® campers and concert goers will have the opportunity to fuel their motorcycles for free during two special events. The “Free Fuel Happy Hours” will be sponsored by the RFA, Kansas Corn Commission and the South Dakota Corn Growers. This promotion will allow motorcyclists to fill their tank, free of charge. To fill up, riders must have a Buffalo Chip wrist band. No fuel containers allowed. Continue reading ‘Free Fuel At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip To Highlight The Benefits of Ethanol’
New Black-Cut Mercury Grill Style Headlight By Headwinds
Published by July 18th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.
Looks like retro Grill Style headlights are getting as popular as matte black for your bike paint job. This one from Headwinds, one of the leaders in headlight manufacturing, is quite stunning with a black anodized bezel and highly polished shiny vertical bars.
Outside diameter is 7″ with a 2-3/4” long convex front grill to offer a smoother headlight profile. The Black-Cut Mercury will replace your Harley FLST headlight and is easy to install via your stock bracket or any of the custom ones offered by Headwinds.
Made in the USA. Call 626-359-8044 or visit Headwinds.
Conrad Nicklus Funeral Arrangements. A Celebration of the Life of Conrad Nicklus Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2012 starting at 3 pm at the Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemetery at 18000 I-45 South, The Woodlands, Texas 77384 936-273-4922 At the conclusion of the services a reception will be held. For those wishing to attend the memorial service and coming from out of state, Bereavement Travel Program can locate special airfares for you. Please call: 1-800-224-4177 and use the Reference Code: 4922
California Outlaws Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints. Under the pretext of increasing safety and of curbing fatalities New-York was the first state to implement “Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints”. These controls spread to other states like Georgia. Challenged as being unconstitutional, these selective traffic stops have been abandoned where they were conducted. California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a law now banning any motorcycle-only checkpoints in his State.
Audi’s Purchase of Ducati Approved By Antitrust Authorities. Audi has eliminated the final obstacle en route to the start of a shared future with Ducati. During a visit at the Ducati factory in Bologna, Italy Audi President said that “there are many joint opportunities with high-performance engines, lightweight manufacturing and the skilled interplay between the 2 strong brands Audi & Ducati on the global stage. Both companiescan now benefit from being part of one big family, the Volkswagen Group.” He added that his most important message to Ducati workers consists of three words, and you have my guarantee: Ducati remains Ducati.”
UK Battistinis Custom Cycles Is Closing Bike Building Business. Founded in 1990 by Mark Battistini and brothers and based in Bournemoth, south of England, the bike shop was building upscale bikes, making its own custom parts and distributing others, mainly from the US to Europe and also had a tattoo parlor. Mark Battistini has decided to focus his business exclusively on online parts sales and is closing all other activities. Continue reading ‘Fast Motorcycle Industry News’
At The Sturgis Thunder Dome Jay Allen Will Donate Vintage BSA Lightning To The Troops
Published by July 18th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
Jay Allen of Jay Allen’s Road Show has donated a 1967 BSA Lightning motorcycle to be restored and customized by Dar Holdsworth of Darwin Motorcycles. The bike will then be given away live at the Thunder Dome in Sturgis on the evening of August 8th.
“It makes me proud to be a part of a program and to be a friend of such a person who puts so many man hours and money into a project and then gives it away,” said Jay Allen. “Dar does this because it’s the right thing to do and I’m honored to give him the venue to give the bike away and I’m honored that he chose the Thunder Dome to do this fine gesture.” Continue reading ‘At The Sturgis Thunder Dome Jay Allen Will Donate Vintage BSA Lightning To The Troops’
LA Calendar Show Update. Live Musical Performances by Nylon Pink, Rachel McGoye, Marina V
Published by July 18th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
The 2012 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continues its now 21-year tradition on Sunday July 22nd 10am-6pm as the premier outdoor street bike event in America with the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concourse d’ Elegance featuring top Celebrity Builders, World Bike Premiers, live Calendar Girl Music and the 2013 FastDates.com Calendar premier with the Calendar Kittens.
Calendar Girl Music live performances this year features the sexy all-Japanese girl rock band Nylon Pink, six beautiful and highly talent Kittens. Singer songwriters Rachel McGoye and Marina V (premiering her new CD album ‘INNER SUPERHERO’) will be changing it up between Nylon Pink’s sets for exciting musical entertainment all afternoon long on the tree shaded grass lawn during the Calendar Motorcycle Show. Continue reading ‘LA Calendar Show Update. Live Musical Performances by Nylon Pink, Rachel McGoye, Marina V’
2012 World Championship Of Custom Bike Building In Sturgis
Published by July 17th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
A must visit while you participate to the 2012 Sturgis Rally is to the World Championship Of Custom Bike Building organized by AMD. This high level exhibition of custom motorcycles competing for the title of World Champion is staged at Lazelle Street and 3rd in Sturgis (under the big white tent just behind the Official Harley-Davidson display) and is open to the public Monday August 6 and Tuesday August 7 from from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday August 8 from 9 a.m. to 3.00 p.m, time of the awards ceremony.
Judging is by ‘peer-group-review’, meaning competitors choose the winners, but obviously you can’t vote for their own bike(s), Each competitor is asked to select his 12 favorite bikes on a ‘whatever floats your boat’ basis, then place them in rank order one through twelve. Harley-Davidson is again sponsoring the Modified Harley-Davidson World Championship class. Wi-Fi permitting, as I did during the 2010 and 2011 editions, I may do a live broadcast of the awards ceremony on August 8 starting at 3 p.m. local time. Continue reading ‘2012 World Championship Of Custom Bike Building In Sturgis’
Victory Motorcycles To Reveal The 2013 Victory Boardwalk Model on July 30, 2012. Teaser Video
Published by July 17th, 2012 in Builders, Events and Videos.While In Sturgis Win A Collector’s Edition Buffalo Chip-Themed Epiphone Guitar
Published by July 17th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
For the 2012 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® has expanded its partnership with Epiphone Guitars. Epiphone will give away a collector’s edition Buffalo Chip-themed Coronet guitar every night between August 5 to 10 live on the on the main stage of the Buffalo Chip at the end of each night’s headlining concert. The lucky winners of the collector’s edition Buffalo Chip-themed Epiphone Coronet guitars will have an authentic rock star moment at the Buffalo Chip when they receive on stage their commemorative prize. Continue reading ‘While In Sturgis Win A Collector’s Edition Buffalo Chip-Themed Epiphone Guitar’
Medallion Premium 5” Console Gauges
Published by July 17th, 2012 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.
For those who want to get at all times a maximum of info about their bikes, these Medallion Premium 5” Console Gauges have all the features you wished: a large digital ribbon tachometer, gear position 1 to 6, programmable shift telltale, 1-time programmable odometer, 2 trip odometers, low fuel/low voltage/cruise/security/check engine and ABS telltales. Dash pod, wiring harness and instructions are included. The gauges fit FLHRC models from 04-12 and Softail (FLST) models from 04-10 and FXDC, FXDWG and FXDF models from 04-11. Available in a variety of designs. At your Custom Chrome dealer.
Tragic Death Of Conrad Nicklus Son Of Custom Builder Jeff Nicklus.
Published by July 16th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
“Cyril. It is with extreme heartbreak and disbelief that I let you know that our beloved son Conrad, passed away last night in a tragic incident. He was only 25 years old.
Cindy and I are struggling to cope with it right now. We are totally lost, I don’t know what we are going to do without him! We cannot stress enough that you hold your loved ones close and never let them go. Make them understand that no matter what their life is, it is more precious than any problem and nothing is insurmountable.
We have many decisions to make as this is nothing we ever imagined possible. We have received a vast number requests regarding what can be done. Your thoughts and prayers will be greatly appreciated. I will update everyone once funeral arrangements have been finalized. May God watch over our son” Jeff Nicklus. Continue reading ‘Tragic Death Of Conrad Nicklus Son Of Custom Builder Jeff Nicklus.’
If you are wondering why the Harley-Davidson Blackline model is becoming a favorite for customization by both professional custom builders and individuals, the reason is twofold: 1- it’s the cheapest and most pared to the bone new Softail offered by the factory. Less parts (that you already paid) to throw away… 2- of course, its Bobber look heritage. The Blackline, even in its showroom dress, already combines visual elements of the raw, hand-hewn style embraced by the young generation. And it doesn’t take many stock parts to be removed and not too many after-market parts to add to create a beautiful and extremely rideable custom bike that you can easily insure, because still a “legal” titled Harley-Davidson. Continue reading ‘Custom Harley Blackline Beauty’
Should You Dismiss Anti-Lock Braking System When You Buy A New Motorcycle?
Published by July 15th, 2012 in Brakes, Editorial and Events.
A new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HDLI), an organization doing scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting from the ownership and operation of different types of vehicles and supported by auto insurers, shows that anti-lock brakes, despite their unpopularity, reduce motorcycle crashes.
The study demonstrates the benefit of ABS for bikers of every level of experience, but much more for inexperienced bikers. HDLI states that beginners riding bikes with ABS are 30 percent less likely to file an accident insurance claim within the crucial first 90 days of ridership and 19 percent less after that. Continue reading ‘Should You Dismiss Anti-Lock Braking System When You Buy A New Motorcycle?’
Bean’re Motorcycle Nomad. The Real Meaning Of Being Free.
Published by July 15th, 2012 in Books and Editorial.
Bean’re is a well known character in the motorcycle industry and beyond. If you still don’t know him, don’t count among his many friends around the world, here is your opportunity to discover the man before you meet him in one of the many motorcycle events he attends all year long (just look for his signature top hat and the flashy suit he wears during biker parties)
We all talk a lot about pure freedom, but how much do we know about it, live it? If anyone in this world is free, truly free, that someone is Bean’re. Free from the 40+ hour grind, from the credit card and mortgage payments that dog most of us…Motorcycle Nomad, his just released book (in print this week and shipped beginning of August to coincide with the Sturgis Rally)), written with the help of moto journalist and books author Timothy Remus, is the non-fictive story of the life-long adventure he has chosen to pursue, without a regular job or a permanent address, riding an old chopped Road King all other the country. Money? Bean’re earns enough working as a carpenter when needed or as the paid emcee at a Sturgis roadhouse to keep gas in the tank and decent tires on his very unique purple motorcycle. Poor? Of course not. Rich of pure freedom, of so many friendships around the world and much more. Continue reading ‘Bean’re Motorcycle Nomad. The Real Meaning Of Being Free.’
Custom Triumph 650 Built For Actor Ryan Reynolds.
Published by July 14th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
This 1964 Triumph 650 named ‘The Nine O’Clock Gun’ was built over the past six months by Founder/Builder Lucas Joyner of The Factory Metal Works (TFMW) for his client actor Ryan Reynolds (appeared in films such as National Lampoon’s Van Wilder, Just Friends, Definitely, Maybe, The Proposal, The Change-Up, and Safe House.) Reynolds is scheduled to pick up the motorcycle at The Factory Metal Works in Concord, North Carolina in early August. He already owns a Triumph Bonneville and a Ducati. Continue reading ‘Custom Triumph 650 Built For Actor Ryan Reynolds.’
EagleRider 20th Anniversary Celebration. July 19-21, 2012
Published by July 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
Today, EagleRider is the world’s largest motorcycle tourism company specializing in rentals of Motorcycles (Harley, BMW, Honda, etc), ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Scooters (Vespa, Piaggo), Snowmobile, and Watercraft, and is also offering international guided or semi-guided motorcycle tours. 20 years ago the company was started with only 4 bikes in a tiny garage in Los Angeles and now is the time to celebrate all their successes. Continue reading ‘EagleRider 20th Anniversary Celebration. July 19-21, 2012’
Sturgis Easyriders Saloon And Steakhouse Dispute. Details Of The Lawsuit.
Published by July 13th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.
On June 26, 2012 I reported on the dispute between Paisano Publications, owner of the Easyriders mark, and KSLB&D Inc. exploiting until recently under license of Paisano the Easyriders Saloon & Steakhouse on Lazelle Street in Sturgis, South Dakota. On June 22, 2012 Paisano filed a complaint against KSLB&D in Superior Court Of Los Angeles alleging breach of contract regarding different licensing agreements. Among them: Covering the Easyriders signs in and around the Saloon. Discontinuing the sale of Easyriders merchandise and clothing. Changing the bar & restaurant name name from Easyriders Saloon & Steakhouse to The Saloon & Steakhouse. Continue reading ‘Sturgis Easyriders Saloon And Steakhouse Dispute. Details Of The Lawsuit.’
