30-Year Industry Veteran Eric Anderson was tapped to Lead Sales & Marketing at MAG (Motorsport Aftermarket Group.) Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) is a family of leading brands and businesses in the motorsport industry. Companies operating in coordination under MAG include Performance Machine, J&P Cycles, Vance & Hines, Kuryakyn, Progressive Suspension, RSD, Mustang Motorcycle Products and Renthal, among others. In the newly created position, role of Anderson – who previously served as Vice President at Scorpion Sports and more recently worked as a branding and business development consultant – will oversee all of MAG’s marketing, training, branding and sales-related efforts.
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Eric Anderson Named New Vice President of Sales & Marketing At MAG
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Custom Chrome 2011 Dealer Show Update. New Location And One Day Open To Retail Clients.
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Custom Chrome (CCI) today announces that the 2011 Custom Chrome Dealer Show will be March 19th and 20th at a new location at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This Convention Center boasts 302,000 sq. feet of space and will provide Custom Chrome with the facilities and technical requirements needed to continue growing the popular Dealer Show. Past vendor participants and the many new ones coming on board, will find the best facilities available to hold educational seminars and discussions with the hundreds of dealers expected to attend. Along with ample space, the new location will provide Custom Custom the support to continue giving vendors and dealers the fantastic package of great food, great seminars, great after hours fun and the personal touch that Custom Chrome is known for. Continue reading ‘Custom Chrome 2011 Dealer Show Update. New Location And One Day Open To Retail Clients.’
Best Of Show Netherlands Big Twin And Zodiac Dealer Expo
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Held last weekend in Eindhoven, Netherlands the Big Twin Expo and Zodiac Dealer Show (both shows under the same building on one side for professionals, the other side reserved to dealers) had a very nice turnout of competing custom bikes in all styles coming from all over Europe. Continue reading ‘Best Of Show Netherlands Big Twin And Zodiac Dealer Expo’
New Harley-Davidson SE 120R Race Engine
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.
This fully assembled Harley-Davidson Engine named the SE 120R (120 stands for cubic inch and letter R for Race)) is designed only for off-road and racing use.
It is made available to Harley dealers for their racing customers wishing to compete on the racetrack with an affordable high-performance race engine. .The beauty of this SE120R engine is that it is designed to bolt-in directly to a customer’s transmission and chassis with no special fabrication required. It is comprised of a wide variety of Screamin’ Eagle and other components, all manufactured in the USA. Continue reading ‘New Harley-Davidson SE 120R Race Engine’
California Scooter Company To Attempt Scooter Land Speed Record
Published by November 9th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
California Scooter Company will attempt to set the 150cc land speed record on 21 November under the auspices of the Motor Scooter International Land Speed Federation. Sylvain Binau, 22, will pilot California Scooter’s land speed record bike.
California Scooter Company is building a special motorcycle to set the world’s first 150cc land speed record. The land speed record attempt will take place under the auspices of the Motor Scooter International Land Speed Federation (MILSF), the organizing body for motor-scooter-based competition. Sylvain Binau, 22, will pilot California Scooter’s land speed record bike. California Scooter Company motorcycles take their styling cues from the Mustang motorcycle, which was manufactured in Glendale, California, from 1947 to 1962. Continue reading ‘California Scooter Company To Attempt Scooter Land Speed Record’
Not intended by Eric Buell, his motorcycles, at least motor and transmission from Harley, are becoming donors to a plethora of new built custom motorcycles. And this phenomenon can also be observed abroad, especially in Europe. After building the ‘Black & Fast” cruiser featured in this Blog 3 weeks ago, Fred Duban wanted to build something radically different. When he returned from Daytona Bike Week to his shop in France, he convinced a new client that the bike he had in mind was exactly what the client was looking for… Continue reading ‘Giving New Life To A Buell’
Win a Kiss Custom Chopper
Published by November 7th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
A company in Florida called RTC is launching a line of HDTV LED Televisions from 32″ to 55″ ($988 to $1,988) and is using the Kiss Band logo and/or likenesses to sell them.
Good for Kiss members milking their worldwide fame with any company paying them the right price, but I would really like to know who is going to buy a Kiss HDTV Television? As a matter of fact I don’t care and probably most of you don’t. Only particularity of the Kiss Collector LED HD TV is a diamond plated look to the casing. Continue reading ‘Win a Kiss Custom Chopper’
New Arrowhead Black N’ Billet Mirror
Published by November 6th, 2010 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.
The motorcycle parts world is getting darker and darker. Wicked Image is launching the new Arrowhead Black n’ Billet mirror designed and precision machined from lightweight aluminum.
I guess the craftsmen at Wicked Image spent long hours in the design room to find out how to polish such sharp lines. Tell me if I am wrong but I think that they are among the very few on the market to offer on a motorcycle mirror the Black n’ Billet look so popular on other custom parts. The company states that their attach system guaranty to never loosen with wind and vibrations. Made in California. Retail for $99.00/unit. Call 951-894-2929. Online at Wicked Image.
Morgan To Launch The Super Sports Threewheeler
Published by November 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
The legendary English company Morgan Motor Co., well-known for keeping the faith of traditional sport cars construction, is about to launch in 2011 a Super Sports Threewheeler powered by a V-Twin motorcycle engine hanging off its nose just like the Cycle Cars that it manufactured between 1911 to 1952.
The machine is getting a 1,800 cc Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle engine that will churn 100 hp and a five-speed transmission from Mazda. The Morgan Super Sports, will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and have a top speed of 115 mph. Continue reading ‘Morgan To Launch The Super Sports Threewheeler’
Looxcie Wearable Camera. Awesome Motorcycle Live Action Videos.
Published by November 6th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Videos.
Wish I had known about this tiny wearable camcorder before the Cannonball Endurance Run departure. Some riders could have carried one on the side of their head or helmet and record all their cross country ride.
Light (weighs less than 1 oz), small, this smart camera shoots HGVA footage anytime it’s on. No push button to hold. The earloop let you adjust the camera so it points where you look. Continue reading ‘Looxcie Wearable Camera. Awesome Motorcycle Live Action Videos.’
Give A Chin To Your Harley Sportster
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Builders, Chassis and Editorial.
For 2011 Harley-Davidson offers no less than 6 different Sportster models: 883 Low, 883 N Iron, 1200 Low, 1200 Nighster, XL Forty-Eight and XR1200X. Sportsters also represent the segment with the largest number of units sold. All models begging for custom after-market components. Something that Doug Wozney noticed. Hence this new Pro-Tour “S” Chin Fairing bolting on rigid or rubber mounted Sportsters without any drilling necessary. Sold in paint-ready gelcoat, including a black powder coated mounting bracket. Retail price $139.50. Made in Wisconsin. Dougz Custom Paint & Fabrication.
Easy Rider Movie Famous Freedom Quotes In Superb Typography Video
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Ryan Grassley a.k.a. Half Throttle sincerely loves Harley-Davidson motorcycles but also like to conceive and produce parodies and satires making fun of the brand. You’ve got a few video samples in my Blog. Exception with this only typography video using some of the most famous freedom quotes of the 1969 Easy Rider Movie. Harley-Davidson was at the top of its game in the coolness department. Watch, listen and at the end admire the freedom scene building into the Harley-Davidson logo. Superbly executed…
Vintage Motorcycle Leather Jacket
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.
You don’t need to own a vintage motorcycle or run the Cannonball Endurance Run to wear this leather jacket. But at least you must ride something looking as old as it looks. If you didn’t keep your first leather jacket or are too young to have one as distressed, you will appreciate its look made to fit Indiana Jones better than Wyatt in Easy Rider. Continue reading ‘Vintage Motorcycle Leather Jacket’World’s Fastest Bagger. 183.1 MPH
Published by November 5th, 2010 in Driveline, Editorial, Engines and Events.
At the recent BUB Speed Trial in Bonneville, T.R. Reiser from T-Man Performance nailed a World Record Run at 183.1 mph (2-way average was 179.88 mph). The World’s fastest Bagger Award was originally created following the Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off efforts of Laura Klock of the original World’s Fastest Bagger. Continue reading ‘World’s Fastest Bagger. 183.1 MPH’
Last Tuesday Harley-Davidson held an analyst meeting in Milwaukee to update investors on the first 18 months of its three-to-five year restructuring plan. Harley-Davidson stated that restructuring plans are firmly in place and that the company is on its way to saving money, being quicker to market with new products and expanding abroad. Management confirmed that the company’s turnaround plan calls for achieving $300 million in cost savings by 2013 and driving efficiencies at production plants and in the way products are brought to market. Harley plans to continue expanding internationally and to add between 100 and 150 new dealers through 2014 in more than 30 countries. Continue reading ‘Harley-Davidson 3-Year Plan’
Saxon Motorcycles Introduce The Crown Model in Europe
Published by November 4th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
The 68th Milan Show is going on all weekend, and among the big manufacturers showing their new models and concept bikes, the display of American Saxon Motorcycles (Stand 2P-US-5) trying to convince dealers of the merit of their Crown high neck chopper. Continue reading ‘Saxon Motorcycles Introduce The Crown Model in Europe’
Fred Crosset, a well known Belgium Trial and Enduro Champion takes his bike out for a spin in his hometown. Police will catch up with him…
Top Custom Motorcycles In Your Garage. Models Included.
Published by November 4th, 2010 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.
2011 Calendar Season just got started and you know that every year your garage and/or office ask for them…Photographer Jim Gianatsis has chased all year long the best new custom motorcycles and the most sexy models to offer you these 2 calendars. Continue reading ‘Top Custom Motorcycles In Your Garage. Models Included.’
“I always design my bikes like women, with a waistline. And then the fat tire in the back becomes the big butt” Eddie Trotta says. That you see or not the woman part(s) in each of his bikes, you must admit that his motorcycle designs are very distinctive and recognizable.
You don’t come to Eddie Trotta to have a bike custom built unless you want an Eddie Trotta bike. Isn’t it the way it should be with all custom builders? If you love custom motorcycles, wherever it has been, during the Camel Roadhouse exhibition tour, watching the Discovery Bike Build Off TV series (that he won 2 times) to visiting his Thunder Cycle Design display during the numerous rallies around the country, it’s impossible that you didn’t stop at least one time to look at his customs and meet with the man himself. But beyond his creations, who is Eddie Trotta? A few questions and answers to help you find out a little bit more about his personality.
Cyril. In High School, what your teachers said about you? Eddie. They told me that I would never get anywhere in life drawing pictures of motorcycles all day, Continue reading ‘The Secret Life Of Eddie Trotta’
The Lone Star Rally in Galveston, TX is one of the largest ones in the country with organizers claiming to attract 350,000 participants. If you are on your way or already arrived, below a summary of the main festivities not to miss during the long weekend. Continue reading ‘Texas Lone Star Rally Starts Tomorrow’
2011 Baker Drivetrain Calendar. Model Search.
Published by November 3rd, 2010 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.
Ladies. Your chance to be featured in the 2011 Baker Drivetrain Calendar is now. Want to pose on a gorgeous custom motorcycle carefully picked each year by the crew of Baker? (I can tell you it’s going to be a tank shift Panhead.) Want to exhibit yourself on the walls of a lot of guy’s garages, in bathrooms and jail cells? Baker is welcoming portfolios from amateur and professional models. (Check first Baker Drivetrain former calendars.)
All entries must include the following kinds of poses: full body shots (you can be clothed, they keep things classy around there!), profile head shot, forward facing head shot. All entries must include answers to the following questions: 1. Are you willing to travel to Michigan during December or January, and where are you coming from? 2. Clothing size, including bra, and shoes. 3. Why do you think we should choose you! 4. Any previous modeling experience?
Submit it on CD to: Baker Model Search to the attention of Trish Baker 9804 E.Saginaw Haslett, MI 48840 or email pictures to: trish@bakerdrivetrain.com
Cycle Source Magazine Best Of 2010 Awards. Digital Voting Booth Is Opened.
Published by November 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Cycle Source January Issue is traditionally the one in each Chief Editor Chris Callen publishes his Best Of The Year Awards. And since print magazines need an average of 2months to prepare a new issue, now is the time for you to go to the digital booth to express your support and preference for the best new products, the best builders, the best custom and mass produced motorcycles, the most important men and women of the motorcycle industry who stood out in 2010. etc. This is a simple survey and should only take about ten minutes of your time. Jump to Cycle Source Best Of 2010 Of Awards.
Everybody Looking For A Cruise Mate
Published by November 3rd, 2010 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.
Some parts don’t fall in the category of sexy after-market accessories but are still very much sought after by many bikers to improve their riding experience.
Example, the Cruise Mate, a lever operated throttle/cruise assist invented by Thomas Lane in his garage a few years ago. Some manufacturers like Big Dog Motorcycles have adopted it as stock equipment (on their Bull Dog Bagger model) and Kuryakyn will also distribute it in its 2011 catalog.
New Ducati Diavel Revealed This Morning
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
After months of speculation and spy photography the long wait is over. The very innovative new Ducati Diavel has been unveiled this morning at the Milan Show. The name Diavel is the Bolognese dialect word for “devil” (Ducati factory is in Bologna.) Lightweight and agile (456 lbs or 257 kg) like all Ducatis, the Diavel takes the man-motorcycle relationship to the next level by incorporating the best of Ducati latest technologies. Superbike derived Testastretta 11° engine, ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes (sport, cruising, urban) in stunning looks. The list of features is extremely impressive. Continue reading ‘New Ducati Diavel Revealed This Morning’
Harley-Davidson To Assemble Motorcycles In India.
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
As expected, Harley-Davidson is launching operations in India to assemble motorcycles for the Indian market from component kits supplied by its U.S. plants. The Company expects the CKD (complete knock-down) assembly facility to be operational in the first half of 2011.For Harley-Davidson, assembling motorcycles in India is to avoid paying steep tariffs and taxes on the imported motorcycles in the country. Continue reading ‘Harley-Davidson To Assemble Motorcycles In India.’
New Harley-Davidson Gloss Black Engine Covers
Published by November 2nd, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.
For Harley-Davidson Softail, Touring and Dyna owners whose bikes are way over-chromed, Harley-Davidson released a series of Gloss Black Engine Covers to convert a powertrain to an elegant “tuxedo black” look. Manufactured from original equipment components to ensure a perfect fit, these covers are masked and coated with temperature-resistant Gloss Black paint to provide a long-lasting finish. Available Gloss Black Engine Covers include Primary Covers, Rocker Box Covers, Rocker Box Lower Housing, Cam Cover, Transmission Side and Top Cover and Derby Cover See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.
