Held every year the 3rd weekend of July in the beautiful setting of the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach/Los Angeles, the LA Calendar Show is much more than a bike show (have been there, done it). It’s also a music…and calendar girl festival. About 200 major manufacturers, exhibitors and builders are ready to [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Los Angeles Calendar Show Is July 18th-19th
Published by July 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Aeromach, manufacturer of after-market tricky mirrors and other billet custom accessories for both American (since 1992) & Metric motorcycles since 1996), was acquired by Paul Aiken and relocated to North Carolina. Aeromach’s founder Richard Fouhy started manufacturing by making parts for M-1 tanks, helicopters and space shuttle components. When the aerospace industry started to slow [...]
Breaking News. First Pictures Of The 2010 Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse
Published by July 13th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Events.You see them here first. Hot off the Indian Motorcycle photographer camera, these are the first 2 pictures of the new 2010 Indian Chief Dark Horse. As you can see, the Chief Dark Horse is a dark, sinister, mechanical looking motorcycle with a smoke “matte” finish and will be also available in Thunder Black, Indian Red [...]
Exclusive Close-Up Look At The New Indian Motorcycle Chief Bomber
Published by July 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As I posted a few days ago, Indian Motorcycles is releasing 2 brand new 2010 models. The Indian Chief Bomber and the Indian Chief Dark Horse. Both models will be displayed for the 1st time during the Sturgis Rally at the Buffalo Chip. The Indian Chief Bomber, featured below in Military Green and Silver Smole, [...]
Because so many of you are building a new custom bike in the style of yesterday, the after-market front-end business is in full “Retro-Volution” (I have to trademark this new word)). One more example is this “KnuckleDragger” front end from Lightning Rod Motorcycles. It features double tube style fork legs both for good looks and [...]
Ladies, here a model for you to rev-up your wardrobe. I like the motorcycle inspired Knuckle handle (although made of polyurethane) and the fact that it’s called the “Peacekeeper”. Must be because all women have thought of using their bag as an attack weapon (against another woman) or a defense one if attacked by a [...]
Following a controversy about his Hydrogen Powered World Speed Record, Jesse James was voted out of the Land Speed Racers Club, one of the 12 individual clubs members of the SCTA. (South California Timing Association), an all-volunteer organization comprised of 12 individual racing clubs. The SCTA mission is to provide safe and friendly Land Speed [...]
Randy Simpson Closing Milwaukee Iron
Published by July 11th, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.When I started my business in 1992, Randy Simpson was one of the first major professional builders of the time that I met. It was during an Easyriders Bike Show in Charlotte, NC. I was displaying one of my bikes on a “James Dean” theme next to him exhibiting his vintage racing looking custom bikes (it [...]
How Does The 360 Brake Work? See It In Action.
Published by July 11th, 2009 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.
Obama Administration Threatens Harley-Davidson And Other Automotive Companies
Published by July 10th, 2009 in Builders and Editorial.Companies without a Bank status, but authorized, under their state-issued charters, to collect federally insured deposits, offer credit cards, make loans and process financial transactions are called “Industrial Loan Companies” (ILC). Harley-Davidson, via its lending arm, is one of them. Under their ILC status these companies don’t face as much scrutiny as traditional banks regulated [...]
New Freedom Performance Motorcycle Exhaust Systems
Published by July 10th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.First, these “Tuck & Under” nostalgic looking upswept motorcycle exhaust pipes looking and sounding very good available in either a chrome-plated or black ceramic coated finish. Each system comes complete with ‘blue-proof’ heat shields, removable baffles and stainless hardware From $749.99 to $789.99. Or if you have a bagger, you know that bigger is better. [...]
Art Of The Chopper MotoMuseum Rolls Into Sturgis
Published by July 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Tom Zimberoff’s Choppers & Builders Photo Exhibition On Wheels is coming to Sturgis and will be setup at the MonkeyRock during the entire rally. To borrow Tom’s words “come to have a glimpse into a parallel universe populated by the high priests of horsepower, lane-splitting libertarians on the road to perdition [...]
Aerostich is a company whose motto is to manufacture a line of accessories to make riding more comfortable in all conditions, through all kind of terrain and to all destinations. And I like these soft gloves made with medium to heavy Elkskin. They are thicker, stronger and more abrasion resistant than deer hide and they will [...]
Limited Production Aluminum Swingarms
Published by July 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.“We machined some swing arms for a local bike builder that went out of business a few years ago. I am contacting you to see if you or your readers might have any interest in them. I realize that custom bikes are unique pieces of art and these swing arms may not fit all of [...]
The New American IronHorse Files For Bankruptcy And Liquidate
Published by July 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.If you feel like you read before the same story in my Blog, you are almost right. Except that the owners are different, and yes it’s a new American IronHorse bankruptcy that I am announcing! And guess what? The press release states, as usual, that after the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing, the company intends (again) [...]
Get a good start on your trike with this all fiberglass 1939 Ford inspired body kit. You can use it on any Harley-Davidson Softail trike conversion. Easy to bolt-on. Sold non-painted at MSRP of $1995 (grille is extra). For info call 813-671-9097 or visit Santiago Choppers.
Gallery Of Legends At The Broken Spoke Sturgis County Line
Published by July 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Painters.Fine Art will be everywhere during this coming Sturgis Rally. And it’s a very good thing to see such an expansion of the artistic community (painters, illustrators, photographers etc) exhibiting their works during our motorcycle rallies. Jay Allen is adding a fine art gallery to the Broken Spoke, Sturgis County Line, located on route 79 [...]
“Hey Cyril, thought your readers would like to know that Black Bear Casino has purchased a bike from us here at Indian Motorcycle of the Twin Cities, and will be giving it away on Sunday July 19th at Black Bear Casino and Resort in Carlton, Minnesota. If anyone wishes to reserve a room, they are [...]
Custom Chrome® 40th Anniversary To Be Celebrated With Series Of US And International Events
Published by July 9th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.“We will not let this milestone pass without a shout!” said Holger Mohr, Chief Executive Officer of Custom Chrome. Today, the company announced a host of international events planned in celebration of its 40th Anniversary serving the V-Twin industry. The announcement included details for a series of events celebrating four decades as a V-Twin industry parts distributor [...]
Ultima Motors Now California Legal
Published by July 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.California professional and backyard builders have now a new reliable and reasonably priced motor option to make their custom ride C.A.R.B. compliant. Ultima just informed me that their carbureted engines can be sold in the State Of California without you risking big fines… and worse. But I have to mention and underscore that in California [...]
Buffalo Chip. A Small City During The Sturgis Rally.
Published by July 8th, 2009 in Editorial and Events.The 69th Sturgis Bike Rally is almost here. The legendary Buffalo Chip is going to turn again into a small city where you can sleep (500 acres of campground) where you can eat ( Stage West Café, Sturgis Rider Café, Domino’s Pizza, Porky’s, The Buffalo Grill, Sandwich Shop, Burger Express, The Greek, [...]
Paughco Tapered Legs Springer Front End
Published by July 8th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Paughco recently unveiled an entirely new collection of their tapered leg Springer front ends. They are offered in sizes ranging from stock to 24” over in increments of 3”. You can order either the traditional Wide Glide with or without the factory style shock, or you can choose Paughco’s popular Narrow Glide chopper design. Available [...]
Morris and his wife Esther went to the state fair every year, and every year Morris would say “Esther, I’d like to ride in that helicopter.” Esther always replied “’I know Morris, but that helicopter ride is fifty dollars, and fifty dollars is fifty dollars”. One year Esther and Morris went to the fair, and [...]
2 New Indian Motorcycles. Chief Bomber And Chief Dark Horse.
Published by July 7th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 15 Indian Motorcycle dealers met on June 22/24th at the Indian’s Kings Mountain, NC headquarter for their 1st annual meeting. Two new models were introduced, The Chief Bomber and The Chief Dark Horse. Both models will be on display at the Sturgis Rally. Inspired by [...]
A different look for this mono shock Springer front end with reverse bend legs. Reminiscent of link dirt bike forks from the 60′s and 70′s, these forks are hydraulically dampened and offer more travel than a stock style Springer. They feature a 1″ diameter neck stem, a negative 3-degree trees and are available in stock [...]
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