If you intend to go to the 68th Daytona Bike Week (February 27th to March 8th) Shelly, daughter and spokesperson of Bruce Rossmeyer, has a video message for you.
Follow this link. Destination Daytona Video Message
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A Video Message From Bruce Rossmeyer Destination Daytona
Published by February 25th, 2009 in Builders and Events.
Crane Cams is well known in high-performance and racing circles for its line of camshafts and engine valve train components. The company just closed its doors this week and fired all its employees. Crane Cams and Crane Technologies Group were founded by Harvey J. Crane Jr. in 1953 as Crane Engineering Inc. in Hallandale, Florida. In 1979, Crane Cams became an employee-owned company. Some operations moved to Daytona Beach in 1981, with the remainder of the operation and employees relocating here in 1985. Mikronite, an industrial technology firm in New-Jersey, bought Crane in 2006. Recently Crane has gone through a series of small layoffs but signed a 10-year lease. So the closure surprised Volusia County and State Officials who were working with Crane Cams to keep the company open and in the community. This is bad news for the moderate-displacement engine builders who relied on Crane for cam and ignition solutions.
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A First. 1939 Harley Knucklehead And 1948 Indian Chief Demo Rides
Published by February 25th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.
Oldies but Goldies. Don’t just admire old bikes. Try one out in Daytona. I am not kidding. Visitors to Daytona Bike Week will get a chance to experience history firsthand, thanks to The Antique Motorcycle Club of America. The AMCA will host a display at the Limpnickie Lot (Stone Edge Skate Park, 1848 S. Ridgewood Ave. in South Daytona Beach.) to give visitors a chance to see historic motorcycles…and to try them out as well. In addition to a collection of classic machines for visitors to admire, the AMCA will have two bikes set aside for hands-on demonstrations of decades-old technology. Continue reading ‘A First. 1939 Harley Knucklehead And 1948 Indian Chief Demo Rides’
Deland Museum 6th Annual Chrome and Leather Party & Ride
Published by February 25th, 2009 in Editorial, Events and Painters.
Residing in Florida or arriving in Daytona a couple of days before the start of Bike Week, travel a dozen miles west to the Deland Museum to participate to the 6th Annual Chrome & Leather Bash. The event will begin February 27, 2009 at 7 pm with the “Wear Your Best Biker Gear” and enjoy music, food, cash bar, shooter girls, a live auction, and special guests. At the same time, see “Art on the Road of Good and Evil’ an art exhibit curated by Josh Garrick of Millenia Fine Art in Orlando in association with renowned motorcycle painter Chris Cruz. The exhibit supports the Museum of Florida Art’s “Art for Kids” Program. The event will be followed by a Celebrity Ride on Sunday, March 1, 2009 starting at 11:00 AM leaving from the Museum and ending at the Daytona Beach Kennel Club. Participating local and national celebrities include Dan Haggerty best known for his role as “Grizzly Adams,” Carl & Doug Morrow both land-speed record holders. Reservations at Deland Museum or call Kathryn Peterson at 386-734-4371
Indian Motorcycle is starting its Show Tour with of course a first stop in Daytona Beach. The traveling crew is on the road and will unload tomorrow at the International Speedway location a show truck packed with 2009 Indian Chiefs and the full line of parts, accessories and brand apparel. You will have the opportunity to meet with the corporate staff and ask all your questions directly to the Indian Motorcycle engineers. “It has been an exciting year so far for Indian Motorcycles. 2009 Indian Chief Motorcycles have shipped, nine dealerships have opened across the nation and we are thrilled to be present at Bike Week” states General Manager Chris Bernauer. Continue reading ‘The Indians Are Coming’
French builder Frederic Duban of “Dub Performance” is so proud of his new “Bobster” built on a Buell base, than he cannot resist doing a few wheelies. Just for you…Don’t worry about the few French words in this video. In substance it means “F… stock bikes. Buy one of my Bobsters”. Yes, Fred…
By accident I discovered this site called IronWigwam featuring vintage racing pictures, old bike parts posters and illustrations. It’s the website maintained by Rick Dillinger and if you buy some of his collectibles, you help him finance his next trip to the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials (August 30 to September 3, 09) where he will race with his Indian Streamliner. Make the jump to IronWigwam.
David Uhl New Commemorative Daytona Bike Week Painting
Published by February 24th, 2009 in Editorial and Painters.
Daytona Pier. A stereotype image of Daytona, especially if you participate or visit the “Boardwalk Bike Show”. The new Bike Week release of artist David Uhl named “Daytona Ink” use this pier as the background of this new painting featuring a female biker tattooed by Nick Pugh. “Daytona Ink” marks the fifth commemorative Bike Week print in this series, joining “Censored 1933”, “Rumblefish”, “Buried Treasure” and “Babe”. As with these previous releases, “Daytona Ink” will only be available through the end of the rally (March 8th). These canvas giclee prints come hand-signed and numbered with a Certificate of Authenticity and those collecting the entire Daytona series will be given first right of refusal on their matching edition number. “Regular Canvas” – image size 20″ x 30″, $895 framed and shipped. “Jumbo Canvas” – image size 28″ x 42″, $2,250 framed and shipped. David Uhl & this original painting will be at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach from February 26 through March 7. Information and orders at Greg Rhodes 303-913-4840
or visit Uhl Studios.
Yes It Can…Stop Engine Oil Spitting
Published by February 23rd, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Do you have a bottom breathing motor that spews all over the place after sitting for an extended period of time. I am pretty sure it happened to you. Lee at Wimmer Machine states that this little billet beauty, poetically called “Puke Can”, can stop your oily mess. CNC machined unit will clamp to your frame down tube and features a new “high capacity” design to hold more oil. It has a serviceable filter and a petcock to easily drain accumulated oil and is easy to mount and maintain. MSRP $175.00 (includes clamp and fittings). At V-Twin Expo booth #683. Wimmer Machine.
What’s Going On At the Daytona Broken Spoke Saloon?
Published by February 23rd, 2009 in Editorial and Events.
The Daytona Broken Spoke Saloon (in Ormond Beach) is one of five in the main cities where the show tour stops by every year for bikers to have a few drinks and get a lot of entertainment. So, what’s the line up for next week rally. Headlining the Spoke for Bike Week ’09 are the Kentucky Headhunters on Thursday, March 5th and BlackFoot on Friday, March 6th. The free tunes at The Broken Spoke Saloon will feature an eclectic mix of Rock & Roll, Blues and Country, complimented by the death-defying feats of the Lucky Daredevil Thrill Show. Billed as the Silver-tongued Devil and the Dominatrix of danger, Tyler Fyre and Thrill Kill Jill know how to draw an audience with their ÒSnakes, Swords, Fire and more show. Catch them at the Spoke from Wednesday, March 4th through Saturday, March 7th at 3:00pm. Continue reading ‘What’s Going On At the Daytona Broken Spoke Saloon?’
New US Assembled RevTech® 125” Engine
Published by February 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.
During the V-Twin expo, Custom Chrome introduced the all-new RevTech 125”. The company states that the RevTech 125” offers upgrades over traditional V-Twins that make it truly one of the “best of the best.” Starting with a clean slate, their engineers incorporated the best features and technology the market has to offer to create a fire-breathing RevTech 125” engine. And yes, this new engine is assembled in the USA with parts sourced from some of the biggest and best names in the business. Brands like Manley, JE Pistons, Daytona Twin Tec, Andrews, Mikuni American Corp., Timken and many more. To notice, the RevTech 125” features increased fin area on the cylinders and heads and state of the art internal piston oilers, creating maximum temperature control and increased engine life. Continue reading ‘New US Assembled RevTech® 125” Engine’
An Art Deco Treasure. 1934 Concept Motorcycle.
Published by February 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
I have a huge passion for the Art Deco and the “Streamline Moderne” movements, both popular design styles between 1925 and 1939, and yes, invented by a small group of French designers, then exported all over the world. Just look at this 1934 BMW R7 concept motorcycle just restored to its former glory. Continue reading ‘An Art Deco Treasure. 1934 Concept Motorcycle.’
Limited Edition Brad Pitt Benjamin Button Belstaff Jackets
Published by February 22nd, 2009 in Accessories and Editorial.
“The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button” is probably one of the best movies of the last decade. A must see. In this Oscar nominated movie, Brad Pitt’s character is seen doing short motorcycle rides on an Indian and Triumph motorcycle and wearing very cool leather jackets (my preferred is the Button Jacket on the right). They are made by Belstaff, a very reputable English company, and if money is not an issue for you (they go from $1205 to $1,995) you can buy online one piece of this very limited edition. In addition, you will do a charitable gift, a portion of the proceeds going to Brad Pitt’s ‘Make it Right’ Hurricane Katrina foundation. Belstaff Online.
Jeff Nicklus To Build 20 Rat Bikes
Published by February 21st, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.
Not the kind that have fallen apart over time. And anyway they are not built, but aged…and just maintained.
Instead, Jeff Nicklus is in the process of building 20 new custom motorcycles for a group named “The Desert Rats Group” made up of American Citizens living and working in Kuwait. It just happened that Jeff already built bikes for the 2 founding members of these desert sand storm riders. Continue reading ‘Jeff Nicklus To Build 20 Rat Bikes’
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Breakfast At Daytona Bike Week.
Published by February 20th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.
Racing legends Scott Parker and Jay Springsteen will be the guests of honor at the 21st Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum “Friendraising” Breakfast on Friday, March 6, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The flat track champions will share stories with celebrated Harley-Davidson tuner Bill Werner, whose skills helped Parker and Springsteen to a number of their AMA Grand National championships. Continue reading ‘Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Breakfast At Daytona Bike Week.’
3 Blondes were all applying for the last available position with the Florida Highway Patrol. The detective conducting the interview looked at the 3 of them and said “So y’all want to be cops, huh?” The blondes all nodded. The detective got up, opened a file drawer and pulled out a folder. Sitting back down he opened it and pulled out a picture, and said ‘To be a detective, you have to be able to detect and must be able to notice things such as distinguishing features and oddities such as scars and so forth. Continue reading ‘Joke Of The week. About 3 Blondes…’
The Fine Art Of The Motorcycle Engine
Published by February 20th, 2009 in Books, Editorial and Engines.
As the opposite of cars, motorcycles are built around an engine. In addition to its mechanical conception, an engine appearance is the major component defining a motorcycle aesthetic value. Reason why motorcycle engineers are in a perpetual mission to design power plants both performing but also pleasing to the eye, obsessed with the best combination of form and performance. No doubt that engines are the essence of our machines (pun intended) but because of the required graphical attraction they must possess, our motors will always be more beautiful than those installed in 4-wheelers. Continue reading ‘The Fine Art Of The Motorcycle Engine’
Old School Seat Post Power Control Box
Published by February 20th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.
Of course you noticed. The Old School customization trend is so strong that everything new has to look old.
It includes state-of-the-art parts like this housing, power control module and key switch housing assembly from Wire-Plus. This system features a CNC machined “old school” ball-milled look on its teardrop shaped billet assembly and includes a much more robust ignition key. The power control module has 4 separate power circuits, replaceable start relay and diagnostic LED’s, which can be viewed through holes in the face of the housing. Wire Plus also offers a wide variety of self-diagnostic wiring systems and digital speedos to fit all stock or custom American V-Twin applications. $299.00. Wire-Plus.
nUCLEUS is a conceptual project that will be featured in a book called “Nonobject Design Fiction”. I quote:
“We believe that a new breed of alternative fuel vehicles deserves a new level of experience. Why must motorcycles mimic each other DNA. Why motorcycles mirror ferocious animals from the wild? Are we capable of doing it differently? With this in mind, and the desire to seek out inspiration elsewhere, nUCLEUS presented itself as the ideal, albeit uncommon, solution, away from the beaten path. It’s a motorcycle built on the antagonistic principle of “square against air”. Continue reading ‘Nucleus. A Motorcycle Design Fiction’
Robbie Maddison Las Vegas Jump. Up And Down!
Published by February 19th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles Offering A 5-Year Warranty On Its Entire Product Line
Published by February 19th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.
It’s a first. Victory Motorcycles is offering the motorcycle industry a 5-year limited warranty on all new Victory Motorcycles through its national dealer network. For a decade now, low-maintenance, high horsepower and enduring reliability have been the backbone of the Victory Motorcycle brand strategy for a decade.
Continue reading ‘Victory Motorcycles Offering A 5-Year Warranty On Its Entire Product Line’
Daytona Bike Week. Fund Raising At Biker Fusion Event.
Published by February 18th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.
Just a reminder to tell you that Biker Fusion will be held on Thursday, March 5th starting at 6 pm at the Dog House on Main Street in Daytona Beach. This year, in addition to benefiting Soldier’s Angels, the event will raise money for the Black Hawk Medevac units in Afghanistan. Continue reading ‘Daytona Bike Week. Fund Raising At Biker Fusion Event.’
There is a lot of production Bobbers. But only one winner awarded during the “Excellence Awards” given away by Paisano Publications during the V-Twin Expo. And this year, the winner is Darwin Motorcycles builder of the Brass Balls Bobbers. The award-winning Classic Bobber series comes in a Softail or Rigid frame that is 36 degree, 0 up and 0 out. It sports a Mustang tank, floorboards, a 140mm rear tire, sprocket/rotor rear brake kit and is available with a Harley-Davidson EVO, S&S 96 inch engine or Crazy Horse V-Plus motor. Continue reading ‘Production Bobber Of The Year’
Invest in beauty and it will be with you for the rest of your life. Can my motto be applied to beautiful leather? Yes, of course. Lady Luck Leather is not in the business of disposable throw away clothing, but in “haute couture moto clothing’, for the road and the roadhouse. And as you will see, their style is inspired by our culture, pinups, pinstripes with some Punk and Goth influence. Even if it’s above your means, visit for the superb photography. Lady Luck Leather.
The Sweet Sound Of A Timeless Motorcycle
Published by February 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Here is a sound bite of a Running Timeless Motorcycle.
Show the world that you are a Motor Head by accessorizing your body like you do for your ride! Yes, these are Piston Rings manufactured from 316 Stainless Steel and CNC machined in house by a company called BikeDesignz. The underside of the ring is comfort notched which holds the piston design in place. Men’s and Women’s sizes are available and you custom logo can be added even if you don’t build motors. Other jewelry available at BikeDesingz.
