Published by Cyril Huze July 14th, 2010
in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.
After a multi-year wave of motorcycle wheels whose designs were getting so complicated that they almost look like the mechanism of our watches, the industry is back to pure and simple ones. Consequently, and because less machining is being involved, custom wheels are getting more and more affordable. This approach is adopted by many, including
Couture Wheels releasing a new line of “economy” wheels with a design that will not distract your eyes from the overall look of your bike.
This model called Rally is sold 1,650.00 for a complete set in chrome including 2 wheels in the size of 16 X 3.5 or 18 X 3.5, and 2 rotors, 1 pulley, assembled with all necessary hardware. The wheel sets come with a 2 year warranty on chrome and lifetime structural warranty.
Couture Wheels states that all their wheels are tested for fatigue failure to ensure that they produce a quality wheel for a lifetime of service.
Couture Wheels.
Published by Cyril Huze July 14th, 2010
in Editorial and Events.
Interested to win a trip for 2 to the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?, plus $1500.00 in cash and complementary VIP access to selected rally events? The most iconic and recognized global consumer brand of all time, Coca-Cola® and local bottler Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country, have partnered with leading V-Twin parts distributor Custom Chrome to offer The Ultimate RoadTrip Sweepstakes. Continue reading ‘Coca-Cola® And Custom Chrome Ultimate Sturgis Road Trip Sweepstakes’
Published by Cyril Huze July 14th, 2010
in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Lorenzo Lamas Cycles, the lifestyle brand founded by international celebrity and motorsports enthusiast, Lorenzo Lamas. and Foremost Insurance/Pegram Racing Ducati today announced a strategic partnership to develop and release signature custom motorcycles and aftermarket performance parts, apparel and other premium products to premium sportbike collectors and enthusiasts.
According to Lorenzo Cycles founder, Lorenzo Lamas, “There’s no doubt that Larry Pegram has proven his strength and commitment as owner/rider for his own Ducati superbike race program. This new relationship allows us to promote the same sense of freedom, expression and horsepower as we have with the Harley-Davidson and custom crowd to an audience that understands what also makes Ducati such a special machine.” Continue reading ‘Lorenzo Lamas Cycles And Pegram Racing Ducati To Launch Premium Sport Bikes And Products’
Published by Cyril Huze July 13th, 2010
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Published by Cyril Huze July 13th, 2010
in Editorial and Events.
Rumors were running that the Glencoe Camp Resort had canceled all band performances during the Sturgis Rally. Owner Sean Clark denied all these rumors this morning in an interview with the Rapid City Journal.
“A change in stage configuration for two headlining bands during a show on the Friday night of the rally and a renegotiation of terms caused the delay, which could have caused the rumor of cancellation” said Daniel E Catullo III, co-founder of DC3 Global Production, which organizes the Glencoe shows.
Music Festival headliners include very successful alternative Rock N’ Roll bands like Godsmack, Creed, Stone Temple Pilots, 3 Door Down, etc. 40,000 visitors are expected every night. Glencoe Camp Resort claims to be the largest campground in the world. Available accomodations and concerts schedule by jumping to Glencoe Camp Resort.
Published by Cyril Huze July 13th, 2010
in Builders and Events.
Last Friday Harley-Davidson opened its first outlet in India. Though the company has identified dealers in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bangalore, the new outlet in Hyderabad “Banjara Harley-Davidson” became the first to start operations.
The Harleys sold in India are for now made in the USA and shipped there assembled. It seems that Harley-Davidson has later plans to assemble locally in India. Continue reading ‘Opening Of The First India Harley-Davidson Dealership’
Published by Cyril Huze July 13th, 2010
in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.
Pure vintage-class rock’ n roll, this microphone taillight is dual function strong LED’s (running & brake light) It comes with a 2.5″ x 7/8″ (1/4″ thick) stamped stainless steel mounting bracket, a stainless steel button-head cap screw with a stainless locking nut and a special locking screw/nut which attaches the microphone to the bracket. Casing and internal components are designed to resist moisture, vibration, and chemical exposure. Measuring 3.75 L” x 3 W” x 2 H”. $249.00. Designed by David Ryan and Brian Scott of Seven Sins Choppers.
Published by Cyril Huze July 12th, 2010
in Editorial.
Monday, July 13TH, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE:
HOKA HEY! A CHALLENGE OR A SCAM?
For More Information Contact:
Loretta Afraid Of Bear~Cook, OST Public Relations
Ofc: (605) 867-5074 • Fax: (605) 867-6076
SD Cell: (605) 441-5692 • NE Cell: (308) 207-5732
Email: Loretta@oglala.org
Website: http://www.oglalalakotanation.org/
So. DAKOTA, Pine Ridge – President Two Bulls: The Oglala Sioux Tribal leadership has recently been overwhelmed with phone calls and electronic mail messages concerning the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge (HHMC) organized by Jim Durham of Hot Springs, South Dakota. The motorcycle run started in Key West, Florida on June 20, 2010 ending in Homer, Alaska on the 4TH of July. The organizers claim that the goal of the run is to raise money for water improvement on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Alystar McKenneh, spokesperson for the HHMC, recently reported in a July 05, 2010 television interview on KTUU Channel 2 News (Anchorage, Alaska) that the $500,000.00 prize, donated by the Lakota, will be awarded during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August. Continue reading ‘Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. Oglala Sioux Tribe Denies Any Relation With Organization.’
Published by Cyril Huze July 12th, 2010
in Editorial and Events.
Hope that it means that the motorcycle industry has bottomed out!
Time to congratulate your friends of the industry mentioned in the 3 press releases below…
Custom Chrome Inc., Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame, Big Dog Motorcycles. Who is next?
Published by Cyril Huze July 12th, 2010
in Editorial.
In the company’s constant effort to improve each key department with the best talent available, Custom Chrome today announces several new hirings and one international transfer to the Morgan Hill headquarters.
1- Gunnar Heinemeyer – Known to many Custom Chrome vendors and dealers as Gunnar is transferring his talents and expertise from the Custom Chrome Europe office in Bad Kreuznach, Germany to Morgan Hill, CA, joining the product management team. A trained motorcycle mechanic, he began his Custom Chrome tenure as a Sales Representative to Great Britain and has spent the last five years as Product Manager helping strenghten the European arm of CCI as the leading v-twin distributor on that continent. Gunnar will continue to work with vendors here and abroad.
2- Kelly Bowers- Long time industry veteran, Kelly Bowers, joins Custom Chrome as the company’s new Call Center Manager, based in the corporate office in Morgan Hill. Kelly has many years of experience in the v-twin industry working most recently with Kuryakyn as Sales Manager and previously with Chrome Specialties. Continue reading ‘Custom Chrome Fills Key Positions’
Published by Cyril Huze July 12th, 2010
in Editorial.
Joe Distefano will fill this newly-created position of Marketing and Membership Coordinator at the museum. The objective of the museum is to promote motorcycling and preserve its great history. “Joe brings over 30 years motorcycle industry experience to the table. In addition to a vast list of industry contacts and working relationships. He has the fundamental trait that we all have at the Sturgis Museum and Hall of fame. That being the true passion for the industry and the desire to commemorate the companies and people that made this great sport what it is in 2010” says Christine Paige Diers, Executive Director of the museum. Joe Distefano will continue his duties at ACCEL and throughout the motorcycle industry. Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.
Published by Cyril Huze July 12th, 2010
in Builders, Editorial and Events.
To better serve its customer base of over 70 U.S. dealers, and its expansion in international markets, Big Dog’s CEO Sheldon Coleman announced this morning 3 internal management promotions.
1- Matt Moore has been promoted to the new position of Director of Sales. He started with Big Dog Motorcycles in 2005 as an outside Sales Representative. His role has now expanded to include the management of both domestic and international sales activities in addition to the development and implementation of new sales initiatives. Mr. Moore will be a fundamental contributor to new product design and styling and will work with the management team to assist with production scheduling and forecasting to meet Big Dog Motorcycles customer’s needs.
2- Michaell Simmons has been promoted to Director of Supply Chain management. Since his start with the company in 2006, he has remained an integral part of the Big Dog Motorcycles management team through his activities in procurement, sourcing and supplier management. In his new role, Mr. Simmons will continue to manage the company’s supplier base to guarantee quality parts and fair pricing, along with negotiating supplier contracts and overseeing production scheduling. Continue reading ‘Big Dog Motorcycles Reorganizes Its Management.’
Published by Cyril Huze July 12th, 2010
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
I know that your eyes immediately focused on this very unusual gas tank. I bet, a crowd pleaser… Don’t know how each of the 4 bombs was fabricated, but yes each contain gas with the reserve in the front and a fuel pump to help the bike do its sparking and ticking. Continue reading ‘Bomber Harley-Davidson Twin Cam’
Published by Cyril Huze July 12th, 2010
in Editorial and Events.
“Cyril…. I know you don’t normally post things for sale, but I am hopeful that someone in your community would be excited to acquire the internet domain name Chop Magazine for their interests.
I have received a lot of emails about selling in the past and until now, have not been interested. Continue reading ‘Internet Domain Name Chop Magazine Is For Sale’
Published by Cyril Huze July 11th, 2010
in Editorial and Painters.
You all know that this year is the 70th edition of the Black Hills Rally commonly called Sturgis Bike Week. In 1936, Clarence “Pappy” Hoel started an Indian dealership in Sturgis and formed the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club.
Two years later, the City of Sturgis joined forces with the Jackpine Gypsies to hold the first “rally” (known as the Black Hills Classic) which was highlighted by the championship half-mile race. David’s subject in “70 & Counting”, is a member of a motorcycle club at the time, on her way to the inaugural festivities when she stops near Devil’s Tower to get her bearings. We can only imagine that her new cowboy friend wishes she would stay longer! Continue reading ‘David Uhl’s 70th Sturgis Rally Commemorative Painting’
Published by Cyril Huze July 11th, 2010
in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
Yesterday evening July 10, 2010, John White, who is a reader of my Blog, posted a very long comment (more of an open letter) below my morning post “Hoka Hey Challenge. The Questions Asked To Jim Red Cloud Durham“. I immediately informed John that I will re- publish as is his writing as a formal post so that none of my readers could miss his answers to the questions that many have asked. It’s about the nature of the relation(s) between Jim Durham organizer of the Hoka Hey Challenge and John White, CEO of Hoka Hey Motors Company.
From John White,
“I was not aware of the Hoka Hey Challenge until 28 days before the Challenge began. I called the organizers, namely Jim Red Cloud, and asked for permission for our motorcycles to enter the race. He asked me our company name and when I said it was Crazy Horse Motorcycles LLC he told me I needed to fly to Pine Ridge and meet with him directly. I did not ask why. I got on the plane. Continue reading ‘Exclusive. An Open Letter To My Readers From John White, CEO Of Hoka Hey Motor Company’
Published by Cyril Huze July 10th, 2010
in Builders, Editorial and Events.
Triumph Motorcycles announced that the company will launch 2 brand new “Adventure Models” before the end of the year. And to build awareness, make all of us speculate of what it can be, how it will look, they built a website made to make you want to know more without telling you anything! I love teaser campaigns, but when you build one, you are better off not to disappoint when your product is revealed. Continue reading ‘New Triumph Motorcycles Teaser Marketing Campaign’
Published by Cyril Huze July 10th, 2010
in Controls, Customs and Editorial.
Yes, a motorcycle (with the exception of touring bikes) always looks better with a solo seat and no passenger pegs. But there are some people we want to give a ride to (or feel obliged to!)
Resolving the issue of keeping a pretty bike without compromising your very important social life, here come the hide-away pegs
You see them, you no more see them. These pegs slide out when your company accepts the lift, lock and stay in position for sturdy support during the ride, and retract when you ride solo again.
A clean and very useful part that you can bolt on any frame equipped with a cross seat support bar. Peg diameter is 1″, 10″ 3/4 when retracted, 18″ extended. .
$195.00 the set. For sale online at Gravesend Cycles.
Published by Cyril Huze July 10th, 2010
in Editorial and Events.
Again, congratulations to all participants of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. No doubt that it has been an up lifting experience for many, if not all. Still many, participants. family, friends and observers have charged since before the start in Key West that this event was a scam and that the winner may never be named, so the prize of $500,000 never given away.
All the Web is buzzing with allegations and unanswered questions. I summarize below all those I have found on different websites, blogs and social networks. Add your own questions, if any, in comments below my post. You never know. Maybe Jim Durham or his representatives will answer at least to some. It takes nothing away from the participants to ask these questions. And the list is long…
How many participants paid the $1000 fee to participate to the Challenge? Why did you said in a meeting before the start that you lied to the participants to have as many as possible in Key West to participate to the Challenge? List these lies that you know have made to the participants, and also to sponsors and charities if any? Continue reading ‘Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge. The Questions Asked To Big Jim “Red Cloud” Durham.’
Published by Cyril Huze July 10th, 2010
in Editorial and Events.
PR from Advanstar Communications.
Advanstar is ceasing publication of its consumer custom sport bike magazine, 2Wheel Tuner. The September 2010 issue will be the final print edition of the magazine. The issue will be on-sale in early August.
“We realized we needed to find a better way to give instant response and timely content to our readers in daily doses around their schedules. So we’ve made a tough decision to close a chapter on 2Wheel Tuner, the magazine that blazed the scene back in 2004, and fully embrace the ever-changing digital world through our rapidly growing community site, “Sport Bike Club.” Advanstar Communications is the parent company of Dealernews and Dealer Expo.
Published by Cyril Huze July 9th, 2010
in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Published by Cyril Huze July 9th, 2010
in Editorial and Events.
All brands and trademarks need to be protected and watched over. So, The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the most significant motorcycle event brand and two-wheel gathering in the world, is now defended by a new official non-profit organization formed on June 30, 2010. Continue reading ‘Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Intellectual Property’
Which style of front end are you going to pick for your next custom? Glide, Hydraulic, Springer or Girder? The first 3 styles are so popular that they can get quite boring to the eye. Designed properly a Girder offers a interesting appearance and good performance. Depending of your project you can go vintage style like the girders equipping the Indian motorcycles in the 30’s and 40’s and since then perfected many times by Earl and Paul Durfee. Or you can go the high tech style with offerings from a couple of companies, and now this new offering from RoosteR Custom Cycles. Continue reading ‘New High Tech Girder Front End’
Published by Cyril Huze July 8th, 2010
in Builders, Customs and Events.
1- Jesse James WCC Long Beach facility. Got several emails asking me if West Coast Choppers was closing or closed. Contacted Jesse. He immediately replied to me: “That is just people talking smack! We have to much work to close. Wishful thoughts by our competition!” End of the rumor
2- Honda to sharply cut motorcycle prices. At least first in Japan. The company plans to slash the prices of all the motorcycles it sells domestically to 2000 levels! In an effort to halt young people’s growing disinterest in motorcycles, Honda will cut the prices of about 45 models over three years, when each undergoes a full or minor model change. Prices are likely to fall by 10 percent to 30 percent. The price-cutting strategy by Honda- an industry leader – is likely to affect other motorcycle companies. Now imagine that Honda applies the same strategy in the US, what the competition will decide? Continue reading ‘Fast Motorcycle Industry News’
Published by Cyril Huze July 8th, 2010
in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.
Designed with wide open slots for visual lightness when this wheel is teamed with a low-profile front tire and polished brake rotors. Add some shimmer to a 2009-later Harley-Davidson Touring model but requires separate purchase of model-specific Wheel Installation Kits (See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.) Offered in high quality “Mirror Chrome” (P/N 55056-10 18-inch front, 55058-10 16-inch rear.) $499.95 each per wheel. For more information, visit your official Harley dealer or Harley-Davidson
Published by Cyril Huze July 8th, 2010
in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Is it too soon to buy a 2011 calendar? No, and for at least 2 reasons. First these 2 calendars feature a full 16-months starting in September preceding the cover year. Second, it’s never too soon to “rejuvenate” your office or garage with sexy pictures of the top custom winning v-twin motorcycles of the year and of the top models posing with them. Photographed and published every year by Jim Gianatsis (among other activities, producer of the Los Angeles Motorcycle Show held in July and a well known fashion and motorsports photographer) these 2 calendars are without any doubt the most (looking for my words) inspiring calendars you can ever hang next to your desk or the place where you work on your bike. Jim’s slogan? “Killer No Filler”… Continue reading ‘Sexy Custom Bikes And Hot Running Models’
