Bikes and Builder Department

" OSHAWA -- Sitting atop Mike Yurko's custom-built DeWalt chopper, one almost feels invincible. The bike -- which boasts a 15-inch rear wheel, the biggest tire on the market, and 170-horsepower with a supercharged motor -- rode away with top honours at the 34th annual International Rat's Hole Bike Show in Daytona on March 11, beating 500 other bikes from around the world to win the category, Best of Show."

"We've seen a Louis Vuitton car, how about a LV-logoed motorcycle? How do you get people to check out your chic Los Angeles boutique? How about a $130,000 Louis Vuitton Von Dutch Kustom Cycle. This cycle was created for Mary J. Blige will be on display at Terra, a store on Third Street between The Grove and The Beverly Center through April. Terra offers complimentary cappuccino/espresso and private label bottled water, gift wrapping, concierge service, alterations and special order services. Preparing for the celebs, they also have electronically secured entry and paparazzi/privacy blinds."

Harley-Davidson Department

"MILWAUKEE (March 23, 2006) - Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HDI) today announced the next step in its market entry into mainland China, with the appointment of Beijing Feng Huo Lun (FHL) as the first authorized Harley-Davidson dealer there. Operating as Beijing Harley-Davidson, the dealership will offer Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, related products and after-sales service."

Pickings Department

"The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Government Relations team met with federal Environmental Protection Agency officials in February to discuss motorcycle-emissions regulations. AMA Vice President for Government Relations Edward Moreland, AMA Washington Legislative Assistant Peter Nonis and AMA Legislative Affairs Specialist Imre Szauter met with EPA technical officials at the agency's headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan seeking clarification on current EPA regulations related to "kit" and "custom" motorcycles."

Chat Department