In 2012 the famous Easyriders 2012 Bike Show Tour will begin January 7th in California, then move to the east coast with the final competition for the big awards, as always, in Columbus, Ohio. The Easyriders Show Tour features some of the best builders in the country, pros and amateurs.
Schedule is as follows. January 7th Anaheim, CA. Anaheim Convention Center. January 14th-15th Sacramento, CA. Sacramento Convention Center. January 21st-22nd Charlotte, NC Charlotte Convention Center. February 4th Knoxville, TN Knoxville Convention Center. February 10th-12th Columbus, OH Greater Columbus Convention Center
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.
You will never guess. So, I am telling you. Its an engine built with a year ‘57 Harley Panhead lower end and year ‘66 Shovelhead heads and cylinders…… You need quite an imagination to do this.
And the reason behind this project is that motorcycle restoration professional Roger Squires from Southern California, likes the looks of a generator lower end, likes the way a Shovelhead runs and and loves the way Knuckleheads look. That’s not all, he is making the left side of the heads look like those of a Knucklehead!
This bitchin’ engine is going to turn heads. Two Shucklehead engines and bikes are in progress, at this day about 75% completed. How much? Of course, priceless. Need to know more? Contact Roger Squires at 310-322-8320 or go to Universal Engravers
Constructed of drum-dyed leather with zippered venting on the front and back, the new women’s Juneau Leather Jacket (P/N 98019-12VW, starting at $395) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line provides custom climate control in varying temperatures. The 100 percent poly-twill body lining is complemented by the action back and power-stretch material at the sides for optimal comfort. Pockets at the elbows and shoulders accept accessory body armor for added protection. Vintage orange and cream piping match the embroidered graphics for classic styling. Available in XS – 3W sizes.
I have no idea of the number of bikers playing golf on a regular basis, and how many of them would like to ride their bike to their favorite course if they could carry their clubs.
Now you can ride to the golf course with your golf bag securely attached. Easy to install, the Milwaukee Golf Caddy doesn’t require any tools, any special brackets, any modifications to your Harley.
It can be installed and uninstalled in less than one minute, weighs less than a stock saddlebag, holds any size golf bag, and is stated (to be verified) not affecting handling up to a speed of 95 mph. Made in the USA. MSRP $599. SEMA Show Special $499. Milwaukee Golf Caddy.
S&S Cycle Saved By Wisconsin State Loans. The company was in peril, admit S&S owner George B. Smith and President Steve Iggens. The La Crosse, Wisconsin company was growing very fast in the 90’s and beginning of the 00’s and took loans to finance its expansion. Then, the economic downturn with less orders and high interest borrowing created a severe cash flow issue for the manufacturer of after-market engines and parts. Help to save S&S Cycle came from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority guaranteeing a portion of the refinancing loans required to continue operation and from a Community Grant from the state Department of Commerce. Today S&S Cycle is back on track, has 230 employees with revenues stated at 30% above those of 2009, the company darkest financial year. Continue reading ‘Fast Motorcycle Industry News’
Chuck Frederick, President of Renegade Wheels, said “Lonny brings tremendous V-Twin experience and dealer network knowledge which will greatly complement the current strengths of our organization. He has accomplished great things with other companies in our industry and we are truly excited to have him on our team.” Lonny’s resume includes experience with many industry notables such as Bikers Choice, Custom Chrome, Heartland USA and Pomona Valley Harley-Davidson.
Lonny will be responsible for dealer development and sales for Renegade Wheels. When asked about the move, Lonny said, “I have known and respected Renegade for many years and have used their wheels on projects in the past. I am looking forward to working with them and being an integral part of what continues to make Renegade a forerunner and industry innovator in the development and marketing of motorcycles wheels.”
Renegade Wheels is a top tier Motorcycle Wheel manufacturer. They offer fitments for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and their products are sold around the world. Renegade Wheels.
SUMAX just expanded its extensive range of hard bag options with the introduction of saddlebags and associated brackets for use on ’06 and Up Harley Dyna models. Sumax’s own bags are constructed from composite fiberglass, with the outside finished with a gel coat primer ready for paint, and the inside is finished with a charcoal colored trunk liner. The bag’s lids open from back to front with push button lockable latches and all hardware and hinges are stainless steel. Continue reading ‘Turn You Harley Dyna Into A Bagger’
From Progressive Suspension, America’s premier manufacturer of motorcycle suspension, an interesting offer to help you make a complete suspension improvement at a very reasonable price. During November and December 2011, if you buy a set of 940 or 440 Series touring shocks, you get a free set of fork springs, either in stock or lowered lengths (a $119.95 value). Continue reading ‘Free Fork Springs With Purchase Of A Set Of Touring Rear Shocks’
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…
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is giving people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a custom “30 Years Strong” Epiphone Coronet™ collectible guitar signed by the 2011 Sturgis Buffalo Chip concert lineup. Music-lovers and Chip-goers alike have a special opportunity to make this holiday season truly rock by registering to win this ultimate one-of-a-kind holiday gift online at Buffalo Chip.
What really sets this anniversary guitar apart and makes it a collectors dream are the signatures on the body of this guitar from famous musicians who performed at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™.
I guess that calling its new model Don Juan, Metalsport Wheels suggest that like the fictional rogue and libertine character who spent his life seducing women, this new wheel will work in your favor with all women seeing you riding your bike. Huh…
At least, some will agree that this new offering is pure 3-D wheels seduction and as sexy as custom wheels come. Chrome plating accentuates every curve of the torqued five-spoke design, right down to where the spoke molds to the radius of the rim.
Seduction comes in 5 sizes: 30″, 26″, 23″, 21″ and 18″. Metalsport Wheels.
Recently, David Uhl recently completely a stunning painting of Chelsea Tyler, (daughter of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler) David says “She and her dad posed for me in early September in Boston. As soon as she climbed up on the bike, I was amazed at the resemblance to her dad.
A lovely scene for a lovely young woman.” As a result of this photo shoot, a separate worldwide charity project with Steven Tyler will be announced soon.
David’s Fine Art Program is offering an exclusive canvas print edition (all signed, numbered with Certificates of Authenticity) of “Chelsea”. Only 89 will be available (she was born in ’89) plus 5 Artist Proofs and 5 House Copies.
The print image size is 18” x 24” and the framed price is $1,250. If you want to add this unique piece to your collection, contact Greg Rhodes 303-913-4840.
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 workshop of a Custom Pro, and has to build/customize the bike himself AND has to be not older than 29 years on March 25th 2012! Continue reading ‘2012 Custom Chrome Europe Rookie Award’
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 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any of their American made drivetrain innovations. The winner will be announced on Black Friday (November 25th) at 12:00am ET on the BAKER Facebook fan page. If you’re not already a BAKER fan be sure to hit the “like” button at the top of the Entry Form so that you can find out if you’ve won.
After introducing you to the shop Rods & Rides and to their “Ol’ 37” custom, another of their bikes that they were showing during Daytona Biketoberfest, Called the “S” bike, S is short for Scwhinn, inspiration for this creation being the famous bicycle company… and, everybody has already noticed, some of the customs produced by custom builder Jesse Rooke.
Frame was not built in house, like for most of the bikes that the shop is building. The frame was purchased through a good friend Mike Simms form MMW. Mike said to Rods and Rides owner T.D Ward “You build some sick stuff, see what you can do with this one”. T.D wanted the bike to be similar to the Rooke design but with less tail section and a true old school Schwinn bicycle look. The bike also had to have a gangster look to make it appealing to him. Continue reading ‘Schwinn Inspired Custom Motorcycle’
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 unconstitutional seizures, such initiatives to control bikers coinciding with or during motorcycle rallies are defended by police as safety measures.
On Thursday, in a case followed nationwide, 4 bikers sued New York State troopers under the argument that the State checkpoints were a mere pretext to look for criminals and that it is de facto an intrusive and unfair practice assimilating all bikers as potential criminals. This week, Judge Gary Sharpe has rejected motorcyclists’ claims under the ruling that these checkpoints followed by the issuance of many tickets were were enacted to promote motorcycle safety, a manifest of public interest. Continue reading ‘Federal Judge Rules That New York State Motorcycle Checkpoints Are Not Unconstitutional’
Not just another Harley book. Not only a larger number of bikes (stock and CVO’s), excellent pictures by photographer David Blattel, but even more important a very well written and informative text by Dain Gingerelli whose background includes the job of editor in no less than 6 motorcycle magazines.
The colorful evolution of Harley-Davidson, its ups and downs during more than a century, is better understood when you know about which bikes were a success, a failure, historic anecdotes, technical details, not only about the most well known models but also those also forgotten. Continue reading ‘The Art Of The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle’
If you dream of a special bespoke motorcycle I am pretty sure you would also love to own a custom car built around the vintage body of your choice car, but updated with a new modern chassis, powertrain, interior, electrical components, etc. This is the specialty of a company created by Jonathan Ward named Icon. His passion is to turn vehicles into modern marvels while keeping the faded paint job and the worn out exterior that you might find in a barn or junkyard. This one is a completely tricked out 1952 Chevy Deluxe Businessman Coupe with an Art Morrison powder-coated chassis, ABS brakes, a 430 hp Camaro 6.2 LS3 engine and inside very exotic interior materials. Which car body is your fancy? John will transform it in a vehicle without peers where custom boundaries can only be limited by your budget. Icon The Derelicts.
Interesting new Harley-Davidson Air Pump Compact Air Compressor with Light that you plug into a motorcycle battery charging harness.
It features a built-in, 0-160 psi pressure gauge and bright LED work light. The 11-inch air hose and six-foot, fuse-protected power cord easily reach the front and rear wheels, and are stored in convenient compartments when not in use.
The lightweight pump features durable, impact-resistant construction, and is small enough to fit easily in a saddlebag or strap-on luggage. Kit includes pump, valve stem extension, and nylon carry bag. A good gift idea for this holiday season (P/N 12700020, 39.95) At your Harley-Davidson dealer
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, Suzuki, Yamaha, etc as well as the latest aftermarket parts and accessories from manufacturers. Exciting features coming to the San Mateo Motorcycle Show:
Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Competition – Returning to the series, the world’s largest motorcycle builder competition will showcase elite-level custom motorcycles competing for a piece of a $90,000 cash purse prize and a chance to compete in the United States Championship, at the Daytona Progressive International Motorcycle Show in March. In affiliation with the AMD World Championship, this competition will feature four classes of competition, a “people’s choice” winner and the chance for attendees to meet the artists who create these custom designs. Continue reading ‘2012 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Kicks Off Nationwide Tour On November 18’
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 that new models supply is too low or about right. A low inventory supports prices and often makes a Harley more desirable to a potential buyer who may accelerate his buying decision.
Riding With Your Dog Is Animal Cruelty? During 6 1/2 years a certain biker in new Jersey named Szatmari used to ride with his dog Bosco placed front of him. Not amused, police stopped him and took him to court for animal cruelty! Bosco the dog learned to ride this way on tractor trailers and was comfortable riding any motorcycle in this position. After taking a lawyer, the litigation was settled and Szatmari is now working on a fixture to carry 3 dogs on the back seat. Because transporting a dog behind you is not animal cruelty but in front it is? Continue reading ‘Fast Motorcycle Industry News’
Since 1902, Triumph has been producing distinctive motorcycles celebrated for their style and engineering. Through the 50’s and 60’s, names such as Steve McQueen and Marlon Brando cemented the Triumph legend. In 1991, Triumph was reborn remaining true to its heritage. And because the Steve McQueen’s name continues to sell motorcycles, Triumph is releasing a Special Edition limited to just 1100 bikes carrying his name. Each of them will be delivered (price to be announced) in matt khaki Green paint job, Steve McQueen’s signature on the side covers, a solo seat, blacked out headlamp, luggage rack, wheel rims, hubs, handlebars, rear springs, mirrors, and mudguard supports, and arrived individually numbered, with a plaque on the handlebar clamp and a certificate of authenticity. Triumph Motorcycles.
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 bottles annually) A city where I have very good friends, 2 of them being some of the very best in their respective businesses and who just gave me a very special welcome back treatment.
First, Dominique Mariaulle, simply known as Dom, owner of a beautiful and very busy shop named V-Twin Garage, and who is probably (just after me…) the greatest supporter of everything American. Dom has not only an impressive motorcycling experience, but has extensively rode both his Harley or Victory ot Custom in exactly 38 US States. Particularity, his shop, from main door to rest room, is exclusively decorated with beautiful Diner furniture, memorabilia, signs, pin ball and pop corn machines included, imported after each of his trip across the Atlantic. You will never meet in France, or in the US when he visits us (he will be in Cincinnati for the 2012 V-Twin Expo), somebody with a larger smile, dealer experience and sense of friendship…Dom organized for me in his shop a TV interview in which he also mentioned that he is about to launch his own designed Chopper & Bobber models line up already approved to be road legal on all streets and highways of Europe. Continue reading ‘Work Hard, Play Well, Cultivate Your Friendships, Eat Well, Protest, Repeat.’
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 satisfaction, reintroducing the company as a worldwide leading distributor of after-market Harley-Davidson parts and accessories.
He also embarked on a new IT transformation strategy to implement CCI enterprise cost management and supply chain.
He was awarded the 2010 Easyriders Industry Leader of the Year Award. The award is given to the company who, in the eyes of Paisano Publications staff, is the industry eader having shown unparalleled vision, strategy and dynamic business sense over the past year. (picture copyright Cyril Huze)
In 2012 the famous Easyriders 2012 Bike Show Tour will begin January 7th in California, then move to the east coast with the final competition for the big awards, as always, in Columbus, Ohio. The Easyriders Show Tour features some of the best builders in the country, pros and amateurs.
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