Published Tuesday, February 28, 2006 by hogbiker.
Bikes and Builder Department
Stripper from HellBound Steel"Do you have what it takes? We sold our souls so you don't have to, for the secret to building killer rides with earth shaking, gut wrentching, rip your arms off power. There's no other motorcycle like it. If you can hang on long enough, you'll see what we're talking about. If you can't hang, get out of our way."
Moonshine Express from Blue Star Choppers - Old School Choppers, Ft. Lauderdale"This bike has been named "Moonshine Express". In the old days, smugglers used to run moonshine with bad-ass hot rod muscle cars. This bike was built to emmulate an old era muscle car. It has the attitude of an old muscle car! It is meant for the true biker. It wasn't built for those people that watch "American Chopper" and think getting paid $150,000 to build a bike for a TrimSpa diet pill is cool because dad and son "argue" in front of the camera! If you want to argue just give me a call and I will be more than happy to yell at you for free! OK enough of the BS...Here is the skinny on this ride!!"
Harley-Davidson Department
Screamin' Eagle NHRA Nitro Harley-Davidson Exhibition Tour Continues"GLENDORA, CA - Feb. 25, 2006: NHRA announced the continuation of the Screamin' Eagle NHRA Nitro Harley-Davidson exhibition tour to be held at three national events in conjunction with the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. The three NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series events in 2006 that will showcase the NHRA Screamin' Eagle Nitro Harley-Davidson exhibitions will be the Checker Schuck's Kragen NHRA Nationals at Firebird International Raceway near Phoenix (Feb. 24-26), the O'Reilly Thunder Valley NHRA Nationals at Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway (April 28-30) and the Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park near Richmond, Va. (Oct. 6-8)."
Pickings Department
Kneeslider found a
Boss Hoss worth mentioning and reminded me on a Boss Hoss
recent article on motorcycleusa.com. SmartGuy found a
48 cylinder Kawasaki. weird. In case you are fan of the
Easy Rider Movie, have a look
here. An
article about
custom motorcycle painter Glen “Slim” Olson showed up from Union-Tribune Publishing.
Chat Department
Last week Bikes n Choppers had many visitors from Germany.
CruiserKing mentioned BnC in his custom bicylce weblog. Don´t miss this - very phat ! (respect to CruiserKing!).
It´s kind of crossover between bike and bike :-) ...
Goldammer,
Krugger,
Rooke you will find their motives ...
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Published Monday, February 27, 2006 by hogbiker.
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Huri from ThreeTwoCoppers"Innovation is a very basic concept. You either set the trends, or you follow them. Rarely is there room for interpretation of this most basic of concepts, especially when it comes to the motorcycle industry. You are either willing to take the risks associated in defining your own sense of style and design, setting yourself apart from the pack...or you become one of those guys you see hunting for his bike in a sea of thousands of other cookie-cutter bikes at ROT"
Harley-Davidson Department
HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS DESIGN FOR MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT"MILWAUKEE (February 24, 2006) - Harley-Davidson today unveiled designs for the Harley-Davidson Museum development on 20 acres at the corner of Sixth and Canal Streets near downtown Milwaukee. “The design plan for the Harley-Davidson Museum and its site incorporates striking urban design elements and engages the surrounding water and green spaces,” said Museum Director Stacey Watson. “It also unites the city center with the Menomonee Valley and reflects the industrial heritage of the area and of Harley-Davidson.”"
H-D’s Street Glide redefines highway style. Coming from AMAPhoto by Bill Andrews “Boy, did I score.”
"That’s what I keep thinking as the four of us on the Ride Guide crew (see page 28) point our bikes up the interstate on-ramp, with more than 500 freeway miles ahead of us. See, I had thought this through. And when we divvied up the loaner bikes for our first travel day on the road from Pennsylvania to the North Carolina mountains, I made sure I claimed Harley-Davidson’s Street Glide first."
Harley-Davidson drag motorcycle cruises into Great FallsBy MARC STERGIONIS For the
Tribune"When Tom Cruise and his buddies in the film "Top Gun" cried out "I feel the need for speed!" they had F-14's to fulfill the rush. ... The Destroyer is "the first out-of-the-box drag motorcycle by any manufacturer," Morgan said. "The only thing we do is put on the wheels and wheelie bar," a rolling structure attached to the back of the bike that keeps the front wheel down during hard acceleration."
Pickings Department
The Revolution of the Bobber Kulture
By Alex Mardikian Coming from
Von Dutch"A Rebellious Revolution historically manifested after the Depression in a resistance of early America, enhanced the way freedom is enjoyed today through the Kulture developed by the Bobber. Neither promises nor speeches, commanded by any elected official or representative could amend this revolution, opposing the expression of warfare and political conflict and setting the way for the future course of American defiance. "
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Matthew from
ArtBiker.com dropped me a note that his show is going up in Daytona next month. Don´t miss to visit him there!
"If you plan to attend Daytona Bike Week, please stop in and see the show, The Art of Chrome and Leather III, at the DeLand Museum of Art. The museum is about 20 minutes inland from Daytona proper and will have it's own rally festivities on Saturday the 4th. The exhibition will open with a big party on Friday, March 3rd and everyone is invited. More info is available on my website as well as the website for the DeLand Museum."
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Coming from: CourierPostOnline.com"Dressel, who was visiting from California, and his 13-year-old granddaughter, Heather Schenk of Union Beach, Monmouth County, recently toured the Harley-Davidson factory in York, Pa. Each year, about 60,000 people get a glimpse into how the motorcycle giant builds its touring models at the sprawling south central Pennsylvania plant. "It's up close," said Amy Warner, who manages the tour center. "You're right on the factory floor.""
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Published Tuesday, February 21, 2006 by hogbiker.
Coming from: Flyrite Choppers FRC's 4th 'SAME OLE Open House' April 2, 2006 1-5 PM This year it's a luau, with a roasted pig, surf music, kustom kulture art, bikes & hotrods
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Coming from: Choppers, IncMarch 4-11 BLOOD SWEAT & GEARS TOUR -Daytona Bike Week
Main Street, across from The Wreck. Choppers INC booth open all week long. BSGT times: Sun 3/5 12p-2p, Fri 3/10 12p-2p, Sat 3/11 12p-2p. Billy will stick around after the shows for autographs.
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Coming from: HARLEY-DAVIDSONMilwaukee (February 20, 2006) - MILWAUKEE (February 20, 2006) - The official Harley-Davidson schedule of events for the 65th annual Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla., includes activities for the wide variety of motorcycle enthusiasts and visitors expected to attend.
New this year is Harley-Davidson’s participation at three different locations (Ocean Center, Daytona International Speedway and Destination Daytona), events at the Ocean Center early in the week and new activities in the Ocean Center indoor show.
Official Harley-Davidson events at the Ocean Center Arena will run from March 6-11. Highlights include the Harley-Davidson and Buell indoor show (March 7-10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), the annual Ride-In Show Contest (March 8), the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Live Auction (March 10) and MDA Bike Raffle (March 11). There will also be a H.O.G. and BRAG new product reception on March 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and H.O.G. and BRAG hospitality areas during regular show hours.
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Coming from: Harley-DavidsonInteractive Service Allows Enthusiasts to Rate and Review Their Favorite Roads
MILWAUKEE (February 20, 2006) - Harley-Davidson Motor Company announces its new Great Roads interactive web tool now live in the Experience section of www.harley-davidson.com. The Great Roads tool encourages riders to explore the country on their motorcycles, and enables enthusiasts to rate and review 20 of the nation's scenic byways. Riders have the capability to expand their motorcycle experiences with the aid of the Great Roads web tool by finding new routes and reading personal reviews from fellow enthusiasts who have ridden and rated the areas. Each Great Road listing includes types of scenery and road characteristics - whether the roads are twisty, or if the area is flat or mountainous. It also provides essential travel information for motorcyclists, such as whether there are adequate gas stops, how much traffic to expect and the best time of year to ride the route.
Maps of the Great Roads can be customized for a rider's individual needs using a convenient link to the Harley-Davidson Ride Planner. Great Roads included in the web tool also offer details on local Harley-Davidson dealers in that area, and several offer suggestions for lodging that can be booked through a travel specialist. The Great Roads web tool provides links to other enthusiast services including Authorized Rentals and Tours and Harley-Davidson Shipping. These services help riders overcome constraints such as time and weather to expand their riding and touring opportunities. To rate and review a Great Road, enthusiasts need to create a Harley-Davidson user profile at www.harley-davidson.com , and then link to Great Roads page under the Experience section.
For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at
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Coming from: HAWTSee this free video with surprising end ...
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Published Saturday, February 18, 2006 by hogbiker.
Coming from: CRUISERKINGThat´s a Bobber type of BIKE :-)
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Coming from: SuckerPunch SallysI love their web presence. Low tech, different and VERY cool. Don´t miss this.
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2006 Victory Kingpin Deluxe - MotorcycleUSA.com: "2006 Victory Kingpin Deluxe
2/13/2006
By Kevin Duke
'Yeah, I figured it would be a good idea to ride up to Canada for the weekend,' I said to the crew at Victory. 'So how about I take one of those Kingpins I enjoyed on our little ride here in Minnesota?'
And so it happened that I rode a Kingpin Deluxe to my family home up in Canada last fall - and nobody knew I was coming.
But that's just the back-story to what is an evaluation of a substantial, high-style cruiser that proves to be charismatic and surprisingly versatile."
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Coming from: O School ChoppersIncludes: O School Choppers Wide Drive 180/200 Frame and MSO's. 80” blonde EVO motors w/6 speed transmissions and MSO's Complete wide glide front end includes polished forks, chrome tree’s bearings, cups & dust covers, 5 ¾ headlight, risers & bars. (this picture optional spring front end) Your choice: drags or 12” ape hangers.
21” x 2.15 Chrome front wheel – your choice white or black wall 16”x 5.5 Chrome rear wheel white or black wall. O School Choppers Chopper Tank, oil tank and brackets, & drag pipes Polished O School Choppers SS rotors, Billet forward controls
Front and rear brakes discs.
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Coming from: O School ChoppersPart 2 = Paint, wheels, tires.. Roller! Well the frame went off to the painter along with the tank. Dwight from Purcell's Customs has applied the paint according to my color taste. I had chosen a burnt orange / bourbon metallic for its old school look.
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Published Friday, February 17, 2006 by hogbiker.
Coming from: Krugger MotorcyclesKrugger has found his very own style, which I admire. Combing old racer style with finest craftsmanship is outstanding. Read about his
bio and visit his
homepage and enjoy the pictures.
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Coming from: O School ChoppersVisit the updated O School Choppers Media Section.
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Published Thursday, February 16, 2006 by hogbiker.
Coming from: DBBP"After visiting the Bobber Shop, we drove up the old highway one towards Santa Cruz. A beautiful drive but better done by daylight. We got as far as Monterey where we checked into a motel. The next day we had breakfast in Santa Cruz with Jeremy from Proper Choppers with his partner, Joe from
Crime Scene Choppers with his son Kolya and Alan Sputhe with his wife."
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Coming from: MotorSports MerchandiseBUELL INTRODUCES XBRR PRODUCTION RACING MOTORCYCLE
Race-Use-Only Bike Brings Buell Full Circle
"Erik Buell and company come full circle with the introduction of the 2007 Buell XBRR, a limited-edition production racing motorcycle designed exclusively for closed course competition. A spiritual successor to Buell’s first motorcycle, the 1983 RW750, the XBRR is poised to change the face of privateer racing with a professional-level, race-ready, production-based platform featuring top-shelf racing technology and typical Buell innovation. “The XBRR combines the current culmination of Buell’s leading edge chassis technology and Harley-Davidson’s air-cooled V-Twin powertrain development in a platform designed by and developed for dedicated racers,” said Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer, Buell Motorcycle Company. For Erik Buell, the XBRR marks a return to his racing roots. As a successful privateer road racer early in his career, Buell eventually built his own race bikes for the AMA's then-premier Formula 1 class. The RW750 was a hand-built race bike, and it became the first official Buell motorcycle. Two were produced before the AMA discontinued the class after 1985. Buell then translated his race-bred design principles into a line of successful street bikes leading up to the current XB platform. The Buell XBRR features a modified XB Thunderstorm 1339cc (103.6mm bore x 79.4mm stroke) air/oil-cooled V-Twin motor rated at 150-hp (measured at the crankshaft). The engine is fed by a dual-downdraft 62mm throttle-body electronic fuel injection system and a ram-air intake system integrated with a new wind-tunnel developed carbon fiber fairing."
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Published Monday, February 13, 2006 by hogbiker.
Coming from: CHARLIE BRECHTEL Now playing: "Bikers: The Inner Circle" Internet Radio Show WITH GUEST APPEARANCES BY MANY WELL KNOWN BIKERS from February, 11th
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Coming from: News-Leader.comRiders want bikes built to fit their style. By Michael A. Brothers News-Leader
"When Mike Edwards is riding his motorcycle, he doesn't want to see another bike like his under someone else's torso. He wants his bike to be different. More than that, he wants it to be unique.Into motorcycles since age 18, the local Department of Energy employee decided a few years ago to have a bike custom-built to his taste and riding style. "So I could have a one-of-a-kind," he says. Edwards' bike, built by Guillotine Choppers in Lamar, isn't as outlandish as some of the custom jobs featured on the television shows and magazines that helped make these bikes so popular in recent years. But it is his own design, even if he didn't actually build it."
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Published Sunday, February 12, 2006 by hogbiker.
Coming from: BBO Forums(1)Jason Hart vs Brian Klock
(2)Detroit Bros. vs Jason Kangas
(3)Kim Suter vs Gypsy Charros(woman from the big easy)
(4)Matt Hotch vs Roger Goldammer
(5) Russell Mitchel vs Billy Lane
(6)Marcus Walz vs Michael Prugh
(7)Mike Metzger vs Larry Linkogle(metric)
(8) Toscla(the big easy) vs Kevin Alsop(Big Bear)
(9)Scott Long vs Trevelene(old school)
(10)Roland Sands vs Jesse Rooke
(11)Pitts vs Harold Pontarell
(12) Paul Yaffe vs Dave Perowitz
(13 )Craig Whitford vs Michael Long(trikes)
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