Yesterday, got a private tour of the new Custom Chrome facility in Morgan Hill, CA. As expected in the Silicon Valley, a beautiful high tech glass and steal building housing 80 collaborators belonging to the purchasing, marketing, tele-marketing (inbound and outbounds calls), international (Japan, Australia, South America), technical support and warranty & repair departments. Got [...]
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Custom Chrome. Dealer Show And 40th Anniversary (Part2)
Published by March 14th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.
During his first 8 months on the new job as Harley-Davidson new CEO, Keith E. Wandell’s pay package was $6.4 million. It included a base salary of $650,025 from his start day of May 1 through the end of 2009, a bonus of $780,030 and stock and option awards valued at $4.9 million. During the [...]
Custom Chrome. Dealer Show And 1970-2010 Anniversary. A Short Retrospective (Part 1)
Published by March 13th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This weekend, Custom Chrome Inc. CEO Holger Mohr and Marketing Director Steve Vieltri are welcoming about 250 motorcycle dealers, VIP’s and industry friends at the historic Dolce Hayes Mansion of San Jose, CA for the return of the legendary Custom Chrome Dealer Show and to celebrate with them the company 40th Anniversary.
We are in the [...]
Paul Teutul Sr Lawsuit Against Paul Teutul Jr. Judge Gives Them 60 Days To Settle Out Of Court.
Published by March 12th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Regarding the lawsuit opposing father & son, Justice Lewis Lubell gave yesterday both parties 60 days to resolve themselves all conflicting issues out of court. He asked them “if they want to continue draining money on lawyers or work out their differences like gentlemen?”
Paul Teutul Junior was fired by his father and the agreement signed at [...]
“Hi Cyril – First, I want to thank you for helping put the word out about Ironspirit backrest plates over the past few years. Great blog! Unfortunately, with the current economic climate, we find running two businesses difficult at best.
Therefore, after 5 years, we have closed Ironspirit. To all our customers and friends in the [...]
Annual Donnie Smith Custom Bike Show
Published by March 10th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 23rd annual Donnie Smith Bike Show is scheduled for March 27-28th at the St Paul Minnesota River Centre. This show is the largest custom-bike show in the mid-west and is drawing some of the big guns in the biker world. Fellow builder Donnie Smith, a Minnesota native, is a well-respected Hall of Fame Master Builder [...]
Custom Chrome 40th Anniversary Dealer Show. March 12-14, 2010
Published by March 9th, 2010 in Controls, Editorial and Events.One of the Custom Industry main events this year is the 2010 Custom Chrome Dealer Show. Not only because motorcycle dealers can meet with top part manufacturers from all over the world to see the latest and hottest parts in the V-Twin Industry, but also because this year CCI celebrates its 40th Anniversary, meaning a [...]
To conclude my reports on Daytona Bike Week, a jump into the past.
From its inception in 1937 until the early ’60s, the Daytona 200 was run on the Florida beaten.
In 1948, LIFE covered the 12th annual races and reported in its April 19 issue. Now, with unpublished and rarely seen photos from the meet, LIFE [...]
Daytona Bike Week 2010. Reinventing Itself.
Published by March 8th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Daytona party ended yesterday on a warmer note. Not only because of the weather but also because of the lesson learned from this 69th edition. Yes, for financial reasons, many bikers could not make it to Daytona. Same for many friends of the custom motorcycle industry. Some new bikers come and go, some motorcycle [...]
Breaking News. 360 Brake Closing Its Doors. Looking For Strategic Alliance.
Published by March 7th, 2010 in Brakes, Customs, Editorial, Events and Wheels.“Hello Cyril. I have attached a letter from me to the industry that will be going on to my website in a day or two, and if appropriate you can post on your blog. As importantly, I wanted you to know where we are, as you have always been a friend. Best of luck this [...]
Motorcycle Charity Event Love Ride Re-Launched in 2011
Published by March 7th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.The Love Ride, the legendary motorcycle charity event was cancelled in 2009 because of a challenging economy, is planning to start again in fall 2011. Oliver Shokouh, Love Ride founder and owner of Harley-Davidson of Glendale just confirmed that there would be no “Ride” this year and that it will be replaced by a Biker’s [...]
Big Dog Motorcycles New Low Cost Chopper Being Road Tested
Published by March 6th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While the full Big Dog Motorcycles line up was shown to the Daytona Bike Week participants, back in Wichita, KS the company is using winter weather breaks to rigorously test their new 2010 low cost chopper announced to be released in May.
Big Dog strategy is to acquire part of the $20,000 range production custom motorcycle [...]
Willie’s Tattoos Chopper Show. Bigger. Better. Bitching Bikes.
Published by March 5th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.What to say that you don’t already know. That it was much bigger for the same parking square footage, meaning about twice more participating bikes than during the former Bike Week edition . That if you were a spectator driving a car, the Publix parking lot across the show was already full at noon. That [...]
Daytona Bike Week. Blue Skies. Cold Weather. Warm Atmosphere.
Published by March 4th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.On Wednesday, it seems that everybody decided to stop whining about temperatures, adjusted clothing and went walking the vendors for some serious shopping (?). Started my day at the Freeway Magazine lunch party, a traditional gathering of the main builders, personalities & medias present in Daytona. More industry representatives from here and abroad than last [...]
You are looking at a complete Harley-Davidson crushed by a Honda dealer who didn’t like the Milwaukee brand.
This “sculpture” is exhibited front of the J&P Cycles store at Destination Daytona. It belongs to the company and is permanently exhibited at its National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa.
Don’t know what happened to this Honda dealer…Will I [...]
Seth Enslow Sets World Record For Longest Harley-Davidson Jump
Published by March 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday mooring, Australia time, American stuntman Seth Enslow has broken the world record for the longest distance jumped on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with a 183.7-(56 meters) foot jump. Enslow had to put on his record-setting performance twice because much of the media missed the first run because he was scheduled to make his record jump [...]
Because of high unemployment and low consumer confidence and consequently low big cruisers sales, the Daytona motorcycle landscape has changed quite a bit. I confirm that the Rossmeyer’s family has its Harley-Davidson Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Sunrise dealerships for sale (all in South Florida). Some continue to state that Fort-Lauderdale is under contract (not [...]
Erik Buell Racing launches Its First New Motorcycle
Published by March 3rd, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It didn’t take long to Erik Buell to launch its first new first model. The 1190R is based on the Buell 1125R and 1125RR, offers increased engine displacement, with a complete kit of Superbike level components.
This model is for race only as you remember that Erik Buell is prevented by contract with Harley-davidson to build [...]
Daytona Antique And Classic Motorcycle Auction Is Saturday March 6, 2010
Published by March 2nd, 2010 in Builders and Events.Every year, Bator International Auctions organizes the Daytona Antique And Classic Motorcycle Auction. A lot of great pieces are going to change hands.
It is just a 10 minutes drive west o Daytona in Deland and it starts at 9 am. Stetson University - Edmunds Center. 143 Pennsylvania Avenue. And if you are not in Daytona, [...]
Daytona Bike Week. Antique Motorcycle Meet.
Published by February 28th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Since Friday until today, the Sunshine Chapter of the AMCA – Antique Motorcycle Club Of Amerca – is meeting in Eustis (it’s southwest of Daytona).
A lot of beautiful restored antique motorcycles born before most of us…If you read this, please rush there to admire part of our motorcycle history preserved by true bikers. Support them [...]
Daytona Bike Week. Save Fuel. Thundermax AutoTune Installation.
Published by February 28th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.During large biker events, some big names of the industry will do your product installation. Your opportunity to save a lot of money, time and in this case…fuel when riding your way back home. If you go or are already in Daytona for Bike week, and if your bike is a 2001-2010 Harley Big Twin, [...]
For those who succeeded to escape the US northeast heavy snow storm, it’s much better.
But temperatures in Daytona are not what they are supposed to be at this time of the year. Hot chocolate, cappuccino and latte are competing with beer…
Thought my iPhone was frozen when I read the 37F temperature this morning at 6 [...]
Sucker Punch Sally’s During Daytona Bike Week
Published by February 28th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Following your questions to me revolving around “Will they be there in Daytona and where?” I will try to write as much as possible about those, builders and parts vendors who I know made the trip to the 69th edition of Bike week.
One of them is Sucker Punch Sally’s already setup at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination [...]
Daytona Bike Week. Antique, Chopper And Car Shows At The Limpnickie Lot.
Published by February 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Bike Week, 2 events of interest at the Stone Edge Skate Park located at 1848 South Ridgewood Ave in South Daytona Beach.
On Wednesday March 3rd, for the second year, the AMCA (Antique Motorcycle Club Of America) will host an Antique Bike Show. The show is open to all motorcycles at least 35 years old. The exhibit [...]
Daytona Bike Week. Arlin Fatland. Another Godfather Of Choppers Celebrates 40 Years In The Motorcycle Industry
Published by February 27th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For this tribute to Arlin Fatland, I lend my keyboard to industry friend and photo journalist Steve Kelly.
“Arlin Fatland, has reached a landmark few will ever attain, 40-years in the custom motorcycle industry. He is both Custom Bike Builder extraordinaire and owner of the infamous 2-Wheelers. Arlin is also, without a doubt, a razor sharp businessman. He [...]
Harley-Davidson Launches “Ride Easy Guarantee” Campaign To Sell Its Remaining New 2009 Models
Published by February 26th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This Harley-Davidson program is called the “Ride Easy Guarantee” and runs until March 31, 2010. The objective is to get rid f all new 2009 models still sitting in dealerships. 3 different stimulus packages are offered.
1-Low monthly payment options are available on all new 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles. 2- All new 2009 Softail® and VRSC [...]
2010 Daytona Bike Week. First Impressions.
Published by February 26th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.Difficult to forecast what will be the attendance during the next 10 days. Economy is not the only factor. Weather too. Not only in Daytona, but also up-north where a brutal winter may incite many to flee for some sun and fun. Historically very snowy winters are good for Daytona Bike Week. But in this economy context and [...]
Triumph Motorcycles got the magic touch and attacts more and more buyers. Defying the recession, the company market share continued to increase in the US in 2009 and every year since 2005. The company celebrates its 100,000th motorcycle since its return to North America in 1995 and just annouced at its Dealer Conference in Orlando that it will expand its [...]
Holger Mohr. 2010 V-Twin Expo Industry Leader Of The Year.
Published by February 25th, 2010 in Editorial and Events.As I reported from the V-Twin Expo on February 6th, Holger Mohr, President and CEO of Custom Chrome International was awarded the 2010 Easyriders Industry Leader of the Year Award. The award is given to the company who, in the eyes of Paisano Publications staff, is the industry leader having shown unparalleled vision, strategy and dynamic business [...]
Daytona Bike Week 3rd Fusion Party Is March 4th
Published by February 25th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Biker Fusion event is again the place where you will be able to mingle with well known custom builders, see an exhibition of cool custom bikes, and contribute to “Soldier’s Angels”, an organization committed to increasing the morale of deployed troops, assisting in getting soldiers home safe and healthy and [...]
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