You know the benefits of exhaust wrap. 1- Improving performance by forcing heat to stay inside the pipes generating horsepower out the end. 2- Less risk of “pipe tattoos” on your legs by protecting the rider from burns. 3- Looks, racer and vintage.
Now, a company called TorchWear, a specialist of welding safety equipment introduces PipeWear, a one-piece protecting sleeve to fit above your bike pipes. It is constructed from the revolutionary CarbonX knit blend material that gets its soft feel and vibrant black color from heat reflecting carbon. PipeWear is able to withstand 2,500 degrees of heat (your bike head pipe reaches an average of 1,000 F, and more when stuck in traffic) and doesn’t contain asbestos like some exhaust wraps. Available in 2” diameter and custom lengths. For more infor and pricing, contact: Torch Wear (800) 479-7165 or 330-425-2738.
The Rat’s Hole Show used to be a one-day event, the last Saturday of Bike Week. Then it went to 2 bike shows. And now this year, Ted Smith and crew will have 5 events using the Coca Cola Pavillion at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona as the Rat Fest’s headquarters. Saturday February 27th: Part 1 of the Rat’s Hole Show with free access to spectators. Wednesday March 3rd: A 27 miles v-8 motorcycle parade with Police escort starting at 1 pm, arriving around 2.30 PM at the Coca Cola Pavillion. Thursday March 4th: Old School Rat Rod Car Display with bands and more. Friday March 5th: Old School rat Ride-In Motorcycle Show with lots of contests of bikes, tattoos and pinup girls with music by Rock-A-Billy. Saturday March 6th: The Granddaddy of all bike shows running during 38 years. Abut 150 custom bikes, an Italian Showdown between the 3 best bikes of Italy awarded at the Padova Show in January (pictures), live entertainment, the Ratmates. More info and bikes registration at Rat’s Hole Show.
Because of their old times and warm feel, brass parts are available everywhere ready to give your bike the sought-after retro look. But none look as refined – or precious – as the ones offered by Italian designer Kustom Tech. These knurled grips are machined from billet brass with a satin finish, fit 1″ handlebars, and are available for internal throttle use. The pegs are built using brass forging with a universal connector allowing you to mount them on most applications, either as your forward or passenger pegs. If you want to order these parts, pray for the US dollar to gain back its fair exchange value against the euro… Kustom Tech Italy (in English).
Don’t know for sure where these mechanical engineering students got their inspiration, but I can guess and you too… They were 9 working on the project, had one semester to build something original and functioning to deserve to major in their specialty. Much more time and manpower than any builder completing a full blown hubless motorcycle. Hope they will care soon about the front wheel.
When you go to parties, people always ask what you do for a living. When you tell them “direct marketing” they will nod and you will know they are clueless. People don’t really know the difference between the various flavors of marketing & advertising. And book definitions don’t always help. So below is a more pragmatic way of explaining your line of work and its different specialties.
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You’re at a party and see a beautiful woman. You walk up to her and say, “I’m great in bed.” That’s Direct Marketing. Continue reading ‘Joke Of The Week. How to explain What You Do For a living.’
Last Friday I published the unofficial picture taken at the Indianapolis Dealer Expo. Today, Big Dog Motorcycles officially announces the upcoming introduction of its lower price model based on its popular chopper-style platform. Simply called the Big Dog Chopper and available in May, 2010, this new model is marketed as a high-style, high-quality Big Dog motorcycle experience with an MSRP in the $21,000 range that will appeal to a wide range of riders. Continue reading ‘Big Dog Motorcycles New $21,000 Chopper’
You remember Perse Performance and its line of high end billet aluminum triple trees, front ends, controls and wheels. As a matter of fact I was distributing their parts. Then, a long 5 years silence… So, I was intrigued when I found out at the V-Twin Expo that a company called Rooster Custom Cycles was showing on their booth most of the original Perse parts. Explanation: Rooster Custom Cycles has acquired the intellectual property for the Perse Performance front-ends and aftermarket parts line. Rooster will manufacture and market existing Perse products, as well as add new products to the line, which will be known as Perse Performance by Rooster. Many existing Perse products are already available, the new ones being released over the next few months. Rooster Custom Cycles is currently accepting dealer applications. Perse Performance.
As I reported, David Uhl just released “Stella“, his latest painting belonging to the series “Women of Harley” But this time, for your viewing pleasure, David did something a little different. While he was painting he stopped every few minutes to take a picture of his progress. All of these images have been compiled to create a fast-frame look at the creation of “Stella”. This will be part of a longer DVD which will be sent free of charge to those who purchase “Stella”. The DVD will include interviews with David in which he discusses in details his entire “Women of Harley” collection. David Uhl Studios.
Don’t hear much about the Spanish Custom Motorcycle Scene.
Two weeks ago was the Iberian Bike Week with local builders competing in the AMD Spain Championship Of Bike Building to win a trip to the World Championship in Sturgis this coming August. Quite a few strange machines among the 60 registered competitors. The big winner, that you will see this Summer in South Dakota is Sergio Bayarri featured here with a somewhat Confederate looking machine with a lot of Ducati influence.
The bike weights only 204 kg (445 pounds) due to an all aluminum frame and carbon fiber body. With a 110″ RevTech engine and such a light weight this bike is said to have clocked at 264 km/h (164 mph) on a Spanish Moto GP track.
Among the weird bikes was this “Rat Bike” using an old SR/XT Yamaha Single cylinder engine and assembled from parts coming from everywhere, except from a catalog…(photography Horst Roesler)
When it comes to GPS device most people think about cars. As a matter of fact the sales of GPS devices conceived for motorcycle use is getting huge. Of course, bikers have a different set of needs, of course robustness and water resistant. This new Garmin Zumo 220 GPS can even endure fuel splashes and the touch screen will work with your gloves on! For spontaneous road trips or detailed route planning, the Zūmo 220 makes life easier with preloaded street-level maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and more than six million points of interest including gas stations, lodging, restaurants and other locations. Continue reading ‘New Garmin Zumo 220 GPS Device for Motorcycles’
Here is a a very good address for some very cool handmade parts that you will find nowhere else.
They are quite original and go from handlebars to license plate mounts, from fittings and bungs to fuel gauges and valves to bolt-on and weld-on risers. Call Marc at: 757 620 9538 Kilby Deuce
Long time I didn’t introduce you to a new painter. Darren Williams originally from Boston moved to St Louis in 1990 where he started his career as an illustrator and a part time painter at his stepfather’s body shop. He started Liquid Illusions in 1999 and during these last 2 years has painted a lot of bikes for the custom builders of the “Limpnickie Collective” to which he belongs. It means that you can check out his work during Daytona Bike Week at the Stone Edge Park on Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona. Liquid Illusions Art.
According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.) Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women.
In addition to the United States, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia. Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages and the oldest known Valentine card is on display at the British Museum. The first commercial Valentine’s Day greeting cards produced in the U.S. were created in the 1840s by Esther A. Howland known as the Mother of the Valentine.
Roland Sands designed, and of course machined and sold by Performance Machine, this new “Platinum Cut” style is pushing the envelop regarding the level of detailing you can add to a custom motorcycle wheel.
You already know about the “Contras Cut” look originally introduced by PM . Now the “Platinum Cut” brings some more refinement by hand polishing the exposed cut away areas to a high gloss finish. Very stylish and available on special order on the more than 15 different styles of Performance Machine forged aluminum motorcycle wheels. Performance Machine.
There will be no official Harley-Davidson events at the Ocean Center this year. New for 2010, Harley-Davidson will hold Daytona Bike Week 2010 events at both the Daytona International Speedway and at a new location in Riverfront Park on Beach Street across from Daytona Harley-Davidson. Harley-Davidson events at the Daytona International Speedway from Saturday, Feb. 27 to Saturday, March 6, will include demo rides on the 2010 model motorcycles, a pin stop for Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members, and other activities. Harley-Davidson events in the Riverfront Park on Beach Street from Friday, Feb. 26 to Saturday, March 6, will include displays of the 2010 model motorcycle products, the annual Ride-In Show and much more.
Burt Munro’s enthusiasm, determination, persistence, ingenuity is fascinating and inspiring for all of us. And it is definitely time for his native country of New Zealand to honor him. A larger-than-life bronze sculpture of Burt Munro on his modified Indian motorcycle might soon be gracing the park of the city of Invercargill where he was living and working. The sculpture will be done by a Roddy McMillan, a local sculptor .City officials will approve the project on Monday.
Want to sell more spoke wheels? Powdercoat them (rim & hub) in the 2 basic colors than bikers love. Works well on new old school style bikes.
Each Paughco rim and outer portion of the hub is powder coated, while spokes and inner hub section are fully chromed. For the front you can order in sizes 21 x 2.15 and 16 x 3 while rears are available in 15 x 5.5 and 18 x 5.5.
Current models are available in 40-spoke only. Wheels come with bearing pre-set and are offered for use in both custom application and set up for direct fitment to most Harley models. Suggested retail price is just $399.95 complete per wheel as shown. 775-246-5738 or go to Paughco
Because you just don’t get enough chances already to be arrested, this new gun-shaped grooming accessory will increase your probability to be harassed and eventually be arrested for a violation that only your police officer knows.
If he thinks that it’s a real gun he may even shoot you and front of a judge find a good justification for his action.
Your bad luck increases if you wear tattoos and comb while standing near your motorcycle And this gun-shaped comb could only come from the fertile imagination of our friends in China, a country wishing we get in more trouble. 25Togo Design Store.
Already down during these last years, the 2009 city of Myrtle Beach political maneuvers has lowered even more the Spring rally attendance. And in mid-February nobody knows for sure what’s going to happen for the 2010 edition. Originally a local Harley Dealers event, even Harley-Davidson Motor Company didn’t make a definitive commitment and is still pursuing negotiations with North Myrtle Beach. Continue reading ‘Myrtle Beach Spring Rally. What’s Going On?’
At the Avon booth during last weekend V-Twin Expo was featured the new Storm 2 Ultra tyres for riders wanting at the same time grip, mileage and wet weather capability. They are conceived to feel as good in the rain than on dry pavement. Thanks to the Tri Compound design along with Avon’s patented Advanced Variable Belt Density construction with differing steel tensions and densities, no longer do you have to sacrifice grip for mileage and high speed stability. Available in 6 front and 9 rear sizes, the Storm 2 Ultra covers the majority of sport and sport touring bikes whose riders crave the best of both worlds. Prices on the front range from $169.92 to $197.79 and rear from $212.42 to $286.43. For more information, please call 800-624-7470. Avon Motorcycle.
Matt Chun, digital publicist of the “American Chopper” series, just sent me an email to remind me you that the end has come for the TV show. Tonight, Paul Teutul Junior. gathers the family together (without Dad) and makes a life changing announcement (can you guess?) This Thursday evening February 11th on TLC at 9 pm EST / 8 pm Central (no tears, please.)
Why a biography where motorcycles are just in the background and are not the main topic of this book should be mentioned in my Blog? Because some life stories need to be told to as many as possible, and I am proud of helping spread the word about Katy Ishee blistering ride of unwed motherhood, familial alienation, bikers, drugs, and insane asylums.
She is a strong willed person who survived being coerced in giving away a child, who traveled several times coast to coast jumping all hurdles of life, suffered abuse in silence, screamed to be heard, never gave up on her dreams, still finding the strength to laugh and to give love to others. Continue reading ‘Pieces Of My Heart. Not A Love Story. To Make You Mad, Laugh And Cry.’
The helmets are from Biltwell. The custom pinstriping or leafing (silver or gold) is hand drawn by some of the best in the business selected by Licks Cycles. They fit the Kustom Kulture lifestyle and you should own at least a couple for yourself and your gal and another couple to decorate your bachelor pad. Warning: make all your friends very envious and they can be tempted to “borrow” one of yours. None is the same and for a little more green custom orders will be accepted if you are looking to a perfect match to your bike colors…and pinstripes.The helmets in stock range from $199 to $249 depending if they are standard pinstriping or leaf finished. Buy yours online today at Licks Cycles.
You know the benefits of exhaust wrap. 1- Improving performance by forcing heat to stay inside the pipes generating horsepower out the end. 2- Less risk of “pipe tattoos” on your legs by protecting the rider from burns. 3- Looks, racer and vintage.
The 
Because of their old times and warm feel, brass parts are available everywhere ready to give your bike the sought-after retro look. But none look as refined – or precious – as the ones offered by Italian designer Kustom Tech. These knurled grips are machined from billet brass with a satin finish, fit 1″ handlebars, and are available for internal throttle use. The pegs are built using brass forging with a universal connector allowing you to mount them on most applications, either as your forward or passenger pegs. If you want to order these parts, pray for the US dollar to gain back its fair exchange value against the euro… 
Don’t know for sure where these mechanical engineering students got their inspiration, but I can guess and you too… They were 9 working on the project, had one semester to build something original and functioning to deserve to major in their specialty. Much more time and manpower than any builder completing a full blown hubless motorcycle. Hope they will care soon about the front wheel.![joke11212[1]](http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/joke1121211.jpg "joke11212[1]")
When you go to parties, people always ask what you do for a living. When you tell them “direct marketing” they will nod and you will know they are clueless. People don’t really know the difference between the various flavors of marketing & advertising. And book definitions don’t always help. So below is a more pragmatic way of explaining your line of work and its different specialties.
Last Friday I published the 
You remember 
Don’t hear much about the Spanish Custom Motorcycle Scene.
Like the V-Twin Expo, the International Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis gives every year its share of awards. Congratulations to Mark Moses, owner and general manager of 
When it comes to GPS device most people think about cars. As a matter of fact the sales of GPS devices conceived for motorcycle use is getting huge. Of course, bikers have a different set of needs, of course robustness and water resistant. This new 
Long time I didn’t introduce you to a new painter. Darren Williams originally from Boston moved to St Louis in 1990 where he started his career as an illustrator and a part time painter at his stepfather’s body shop. He started Liquid Illusions in 1999 and during these last 2 years has painted a lot of bikes for the custom builders of the “Limpnickie Collective” to which he belongs. It means that you can check out his work during Daytona Bike Week at the Stone Edge Park on Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona. 
According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.) Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women.
Roland Sands designed, and of course machined and sold by 
There will be no official 
Burt Munro’s enthusiasm, determination, persistence, ingenuity is fascinating and inspiring for all of us. And it is definitely time for his native country of New Zealand to honor him. A larger-than-life bronze sculpture of Burt Munro on his modified Indian motorcycle might soon be gracing the park of the city of Invercargill where he was living and working. The sculpture will be done by a Roddy McMillan, a local sculptor .City officials will approve the project on Monday.
You remember the letter of Sheldon Coleman, CEO of 
Want to sell more spoke wheels? Powdercoat them (rim & hub) in the 2 basic colors than bikers love. Works well on new old school style bikes.
Because you just don’t get enough chances already to be arrested, this new gun-shaped grooming accessory will increase your probability to be harassed and eventually be arrested for a violation that only your police officer knows.
Already down during these last years, the 2009 city of Myrtle Beach political maneuvers has lowered even more the Spring rally attendance. And in mid-February nobody knows for sure what’s going to happen for the 2010 edition. Originally a local Harley Dealers event, even Harley-Davidson Motor Company didn’t make a definitive commitment and is still pursuing negotiations with North Myrtle Beach. 
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The helmets are from Biltwell. The custom pinstriping or leafing (silver or gold) is hand drawn by some of the best in the business selected by Licks Cycles. They fit the Kustom Kulture lifestyle and you should own at least a couple for yourself and your gal and another couple to decorate your bachelor pad. Warning: make all your friends very envious and they can be tempted to “borrow” one of yours. None is the same and for a little more green custom orders will be accepted if you are looking to a perfect match to your bike colors…and pinstripes.The helmets in stock range from $199 to $249 depending if they are standard pinstriping or leaf finished. Buy yours online today at 