Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Doug

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Doug's 1986 Harley-Davidson FLHTC under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Revive Your Ride

Custom Chrome Celebrates the Winner of their PYO/Bagger Nation Stretched Tank for Touring Models and Bonanza Handlebars by Fred Kodlin in the Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway




September 1st, 2011: Custom Chrome congratulates Chris Mostello, who won the PYO/Bagger Nation Stretched Gas Tank and a set of Bonanza Handlebars by Fred Kodlin as part of their 2nd place prize package in the recent Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway promotion. Created and funded by the aftermarket members of the MIC, the Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway was designed specifically to build excitement for two-wheeling and to bring the riding community back to motorcycle, ATV, side x side, service and aftermarket retailers.


        Custom Chrome of Morgan Hill, California is one of dozens of MIC aftermarket companies that helped make this year’s promotion bigger and better than ever with its donation of their Stretched Tank and Bonanza Bars.
        “Congratulations to Chris Mostello.” said Brian Marion, Marketing Manager for Custom Chrome. “We’re proud to have been a part of this year’s WIN BIG Spring Giveaway. Like last year, this promotion was a huge success, creating excitement about riding and bringing new and existing customers back into dealers. This year, there were even more incentives for customers, since they had the chance to win our proprietary PYO/Bagger Nation Stretched Tank for Touring Models and a set of Bonanza Handlebars designed by the world famous Fred Kodlin or one of a hundred other great products, including the $5,000 Grand Prize!”
        Revive Your Ride!, the industry’s first-ever collective promotional campaign, began in 2010. This year’s Revive Your Ride! WIN BIG Spring Giveaway Grand Prize was a $5,000 pre-paid debit card. In addition to the Grand Prize, more than 100 products were donated by MIC aftermarket member companies for giveaways, ranging from leather jackets and helmets to windshields and saddlebags to magazine subscriptions and much more. 
        The Custom Chrome PYO Stretched Tank features flowing and elegant lines that perfectly compliment the stance of your Bagger.  This tank is a full 6 gallon one-piece stretched unit.  It’s also designed with a custom steel dash with a cool pop-up gas cap.  The Custom Chrome Bonanza Bars are designed by acclaimed German designer Fred Kodlin.  
       “Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Revive Your Ride! promotion this year,” said Frank Esposito, MIC aftermarket committee chair. “Thanks to our MIC aftermarket members, this tremendous promotion again drove thousands of customers into dealerships everywhere, which was exactly what it was supposed to do. Although this was only the second year, we still saw a dramatic increase in participation from MIC member companies who donated $40,000 in cash, cool products and great services as giveaways. We are already looking forward to the fall promotion beginning October 1 through November 30 and hope to use the momentum from this promotion to make the next Revive Your Ride! event even better.”  

1947 Knucklehead Replica Awarded by National Motorcycle Museum, Anamosa, Iowa

The National Motorcycle Museum's annual motorcycle fundraising program offered a striking orange and black 1947 Knucklehead Replica. Thousands of entrants have been excited to know who would win the bike. In the witnessed December 30, 2011 drawing Mark Vance of Rockford, Illinois became the lucky winner. Mark is among thousands who donated to support the Museum and hoped to win. 

       Mark Vance first learned about the Knucklehead Replica the Museum was giving away back in August. "I procrastinated, but finally bought six tickets. It was mostly to support the Museum. I didn't expect to win," said Mark. "I was watching some TV on the December 30th when my cell phone rang. Hearing it was Jeff from the Museum I figured it was about my gift card not working. I tried to say something intelligent, but I was speechless when Jeff said I had won the bike!" 
        Mark is a long time motorcyclist from a motorcycling family. He started on a home-built mini-bike, then rebuilt a late 1960's Harley-Davidson 125 dirt bike with his dad, later moved on to bigger bikes. His main ride now is a Victory Jackpot. Mark's other passion is trap shooting. In addition to several Midwestern state championships he's won in the past few years, he's the 2009 U.S. Open Remington Nitro 27 Handicap Yardage Runner Up. 
       While a trip to Museum has been in Mark's plans ever since he was nearby at the J&P Cycles Open House a couple of years ago,  he says he'll be there soon to claim his 2011 Knucklehead. "I've looked over the Museum on the website, and that's where I learned about the raffle and decided to support the Museum. It'll be great to visit, meet Jeff, the director and see all the great motorcycles and memorabilia first hand and pick up my new bike!" 
        The Museum has tickets ready for its 2012 fundraiser bike. You can learn all about the National Motorcycle Museum and make your donation to get a chance to win by going to www.nationalmcmuseum.org. You might be ask lucky as Mark Vance. 
       Cruise into the National Motorcycle Museum, located at 102 Chamber Drive in Anamosa, Iowa, and experience the extensive display of over 320 motorcycles from around the world as well as thousands of photographs, posters, postcards and pieces of motorcycle memorabilia, plus a fabulous collection of antique toys. The Museum is open 9 - 5 seven days a week, year around and Museum Members are admitted free. Becoming a member is easy and quick. Admission is $8.00 except during special events. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The National Motorcycle Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation. For more information, call 319-462-3925 or plan your visit to the Museum on the web at www.nationalmcmuseum.org.

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - Ray Latta

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Ray Latta's 2012 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 under Bikes Only. There are no Men on Motorcycles, Trikes Only, or Women on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Corbin Announces Third Annual Rider Appreciation Day

Corbin announced today that they have recently submitted their permit application to the city of Hollister and are planning their 3rd Annual Rider Appreciation Day for Saturday, June 30, 2012 (the weekend before the Fourth of July).
        Hollister is the Birthplace of the American Biker…it’s where it all began! Last year, Corbin had thousands of riders show up to help celebrate our country’s birthday and take part in the festivities. This year Corbin, an industry leader, is also having a trade show right on their property and the vender space is FREE… register early to make sure you get a spot! For those venders who are ready to commit to attending, Corbin will add your logo to their promotional literature.

        If you would like to participate as a vendor this year, you can request an application via email. Please contact: joni@corbin.com. Corbin is sending all of their promotional material to the printer soon, so act fast!
Corbin is also working with Biker Bob to put on another custom bike show front and center on the Corbin lot. This year it will be bigger and better with special goodies being handed out to the winners. You've put a lot of work into your bike and here's your chance to garner a little attention for all of your efforts. Not just attention, but a nifty trophy or award to boot!
Six different classes will be judged:

• Street: Factory custom, non-bagger
• Custom: Chopper or exotic, 2-wheeler
• Sport: Streetfighters and more
• Touring: Baggers of all brands
• Trike: 3-Wheelers of all brands
• Best of Clubs: Patch Clubs' favorites

As always, Corbin will be running factory tours throughout the day and will also be offering a 10% discount on all Corbin products. Installation of Corbin goodies is always free at the Corbin factory. Early pre-registrations will get a free lunch ticket but supplies are limited so don't wait!
Additional Happenings:

• The Elks Club has confirmed they'll do Tri-tip sandwiches again this year. They say last year's event was one of their most successful fundraisers for the year!
• Boy Scouts of America will return to provide water, soda + energy drinks..these profits help Scouts get to the annual Jamboree
• The Backyard Blues Band will be returning to provide music for the Corbin event
• We have also booked the Charlie Brechtel Band to play our little party
• Pre-Registration has officially opened for 2012…Go to www.corbin.com to sign up
• Get your hotel reservations early…the town was sold out in 2011.

For those interested in obtaining more information on Corbin, you can reach them at 800-538-7035 or online at www.corbin.com. Visit Corbin Headquarters at 2360 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA. 95023 or Corbin Florida at 1433 US Highway 1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. Hollister Event information: www.corbin.com/rally/

Vendor application: www.corbin.com/rally/vendorapp.pdf

Ducati Recalls Hypermotard and Monster for Fuel Line Problem

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles manufactured from June 25, 2011, through November 30, 2011.

The fuel lines contain micro-cracking due to insufficient drying of raw materials prior to extrusion.

913 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

AMSOIL Introduces New Motorcycle Octane Boost

New AMSOIL Motorcycle Octane Boost is a fuel additive formulated to increase octane levels in fuel for more powerful and efficient engine operation. It also cleans combustion chamber deposits for increased performance at startup, helping to eliminate engine ping or knock and providing more power at low acceleration. 
       AMSOIL Motorcycle Octane Boost typically responds better in lower octane fuel and in fuel that contains ethanol. When treated at 1.3 fluid ounces per Motorcycle Octane Boost increases the octane of gasoline up to 3 up to three numbers.    
       AMSOIL Motorcycle Octane Boost is primarily formulated for use in four-stroke air- or liquid-cooled motorcycles manufactured by Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Honda, Ducati, BMW, Triumph and all other four-stroke applications.  This street legal formulation meets the requirements for registration with the Environmental Protection Agency.


AMSOIL
800-777-8491
www.amsoil.com

Barnett Scorpion “Under Cover” Lock-Up Clutch

1998-06 Big Twins (except ’06 Dyna)
All new from Barnett is the Scorpion “Under Cover” lock-up clutch. This clutch has added capacity to handle today’s big inch motors and it is designed to fit under the stock primary cover- no modifications required!        

       This clutch features a fully adjustable billet aluminum lock-up pressure plate multiple sets of heavy duty coil springs for a wide variety of spring pressure options. The adjustable lock-up arms allow the use of lighter springs resulting in reduced lever effort. Also included is a steel hub, Carbon friction plates, and tempered steel plates. From mild to wild- street to strip, the UC lock-up will handle your high performance clutch needs and provide smoother shifting and a more progressive, controllable engagement. Fits 1998-06 Big Twins (except ’06 Dyna’s). Made in the USA.


Part #608-30-21098
MSRP: $700


Contact:
Barnett Clutches & Cables
2238 Palma Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
Ph- 805-642-9435
www.barnettclutches.com

K&N’s New Street Metal Series High-Flow Air Intake Systems

K&N’s New Street Metal Series High-Flow Air Intake Systems provide a good looking appearance, offer increased airflow and deliver more horsepower and torque to your Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.  As an example, the Hammer System gained an estimated 10.17HP AND 10.27LBFT of torque at the rear wheel on a stock 2010 HD Fat Bob 96CI.  It increases power by eliminating the stock OE air cleaner and replacing it with a complete High-Flow Air Intake System.  

The sturdy, cast aluminum backing plate mounts directly to the throttle body via a aluminum integrated internal-run breather system.   An original K&N High-Flow Air Filter is used, lowering restriction while providing long service intervals.  A durable mounting gasket is used to absorb vibration.  K&N High-Flow Air Filters are washable, reusable, pre-oiled and ready to ride.  

• No Fuel-management modifications necessary to obtain increased performance
• Kits are sold complete, with mounting hardware included
• Covered by K&N’s famous Million-Mile Limited Warranty
• RK Series Intake systems are street legal in most states. However, they are not legal for use in California and other states adopting California emission standards

‘99-‘07 HD Twin-Cam®FI/’08-11 Dyna®/Softail® 

K&N Engineering, Inc.

WWW.KNFILTERS.COM 

The Perfect Storm

“The Perfect Storm” from Küryakyn will transform a weak and quiet stock motor to a thundering beast that is both more powerful and more efficient. The key to unlocking the power is allowing the motor to breath. Power is achieved with the combination of a Kuryakyn High Flow Air Cleaner, True Dual Head Pipes, Crusher Mufflers and the TTS Master Tune engine management system.
The High Flow Air Cleaner and Crusher Exhaust system are the components that help to free up the motor and allow it to breath. Controlling it all is the TTS Master Tune, a revolutionary piece of equipment that gives you total control over your ECU that actually recalibrates the computer rather than trick it to simply add fuel. Reprogramming the ECU can be done using a laptop computer. Not only is overall power increased but the motor also becomes more efficient and consumes less fuel.





Küryakyn
www.kuryakyn.com

Polar Bear Grand Tour to the PIC-A-LILLI INN in Shamong, NJ on Feb. 12, 2012

Check out pictures and videos of the 14th motorcycle run of the 2011-2012 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to the PIC-A-LILLI INN in Shamong, NJ on February 12, 2012. It was a cold and windy day.

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - Doc Shumway

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Doc Shumway with his 2010 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Bikes Only, Trikes Only, or Women on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Peter Starr, Motorcycle Filmmaker, Interviewed by Jay Leno

Peter Starr has been an international motorcycle racer, record producer, filmmaker, and producer of 40 motorcycle racing films. He's now written a book about all the years making those racing films. The title is "Taking it to the Limit - 20 Years of Making Motorcycle Movies." Here's a video interview by Jay Leno where Starr discusses his love of motorcycles and his new book. Watch the Jay Leno Interview.

Suzuki Recalls 2012 AN400, AN650, and DL650 Scooters and Motorcycles for Brake Switch Failure

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 AN400, AN650, and DL650 scooters and motorcycles manufactured prior to December 17, 2011.

The lever-mounted brake light actuating switch(es) may fail.

1396 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Michael Lichter Returns to Sturgis for Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, the legendary campground and entertainment venue famous for its free-to-campers concerts during the Sturgis Rally, today announced that the annual Motorcycles as Art event will return to the Buffalo Chip’s 7,000 square foot Exhibition Center in 2012 with an all new exhibit titled, Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free. This exciting new exhibit features a collection of one of a kind custom motorcycles and artwork. Open daily to the public with free admission from August 4th through the 10th, 2:00pm to 10:00pm.

       Presented by the Sturgis Buffalo Chip and curator, famed photographer Michael Lichter in conjunction with Born-Free bike show creators Grant Peterson and Mike Davis, this year’s highly anticipated exhibit will be like no other in the history of Motorcycles as Art. Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free celebrates freedom of expression, contemporary motorcycle design and the vision of today’s most innovative artists and custom bike fabricators. This exhibition will look at what is behind the notion that motorcycle design is as much about the culture and times it was born of as it is about the machinery itself. It will do this by looking at an emerging movement within custom motorcycling. 

       “Over the last few years, custom bike building has been returning to its roots.” explains Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free Curator Michael Lichter. “Custom bike builders have been looking back to simpler times, to motorcycling in the 1950's-1970’s for inspiration. They are back in their small garages all across America getting their bikes to work better, look better, and represent who they are. They work by themselves and they work with their best friends. This new breed of builder is acknowledging the styles of the past as well as today’s engineering innovations and in doing this, they are breathing new life into old machines. Their creations reflect their personal stories, their friends and contemporary life they are part of. Paramount to all, they are building these bikes to ride – and they ride them hard.”

       The Born-Free ride-in bike show that began in Southern California in 2009 as an event that brought together like minded individuals with a love for choppers, old motorcycles and the culture that surrounds them, has now grown into something much larger. The show has become an epicenter for the fusion of past and present motorcycle design. It is with this shared vision that Motorcycles as Art Curator Michael Lichter and Born-Free creators Grant Peterson and Mike Davis have joined forces for the annual exhibition at the Buffalo Chip that will see more than 25-custom bikes and art that represent the Born-Free movement.
       “We are very proud and excited about this year’s exhibit,” says Sturgis Buffalo Chip Owner, Rod Woodruff. “Michael Lichter and his collaborating partners have brought together more then just a collection of one of a kind motorcycles and art for all rally goers to enjoy, they have captured the culture and vibe of a point in motorcycling history. Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free will be remembered as the exhibition that told the story of not only great motorcycles but of the people that build them.”


Sturgis Buffalo Chip
605-347-9000
www.buffalochip.com

It's a Site For Sore Eyes...

Press Release: At BAKER we’re really proud of our technical prowess. We will get buried in discussions of gear ratios, proper tooth angles, and technical applications whenever we can. However, for years the BAKER Drivetrain website has been lacking some of the real meat and potatoes kind of technical information that the real gearheads are craving. So we took the last year, assembled a team of the strongest technical and artistic minds in our company, and built an all new website that we’re positive will satisfy that hunger.


        Our goal with the new site was for it to be easier to use for our customers and dealers, have the best, juiciest kinds of pictures and diagrams that show off the technical side of our product lines, and most of all: be chocked full of the information that everyone has been clamoring for.
        We chose to divide the product lines up based on the same kind of categorizing we used in our most recent series of catalogs: by application type. From those drop down menus you can find product- specific pages that go into vast detail, with supporting imagery, about each innovation we make.  Extensive technical details on each page will layout everything from gear ratios of each product, to the kind of metal we make it from, to choices of case finish, and even suggested product upgrades. Each product page includes:

• Application pictures showing the product in use on a variety of bikes types
• Gearing information and options so you can build a tranny to match your riding style
• Finish choices so you can customize  the look of your transmission
• Warranty information to show the kind of unmatched support that BAKER offers.
• Installation instructions so you can see how easy it goes together before you even buy your BAKER
• Detailed CAD images showing everything from power flow to gear sequences and even vibrant cutaway illustrations showing the inner workings of our product lines
• Direct link buttons to our online store

                               
To add to the site, we’ve included easy to find contact information, direct mail links, helpful downloads,  BAKER history, a staff page where you can put a face with the name on the phone, and even a state-of-the-art dealer locator where you can not only find the nearest Baker Dealer but map yourself straight to their door with turn-by-turn directions. We also have a Live Chat feature where you can ring our doorbell and ask one of our techs in real time any Drivetrain questions you may have.

We didn’t leave a stone unturned with this new site. So send the wife to the mall, grab your favorite lotion and box of tissue and spend a few hours online with BAKER…


BAKER Drivetrain
www.bakerdrivetrain.com

Revolution Performance Business Card Drawing From the V-Twin Expo

OHIO: A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson and Easyriders Official After Party at the Bluestone

A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson has teamed up with Easyriders and The Bluestone to put on the Official After Party on Saturday, February 11th, 2012. The party will kick-off at 8 pm with live music by artists Union Rose, The Jack, and Jasmine Cane with appearances by the Hard Candy Girls.

       A.D. Farrow Co. will be featured at the Easyriders Bike Show Tour at the Columbus Convention Center. The company will once again host the Baddest Bike Competition with Columbus local radio station, The Blitz. The winner of the Baddest Bike Competition will have his/her ride displayed in the A.D. Farrow Co. Booth at the Easyriders Bike Show Tour at the Columbus Convention Center. Along with the Baddest Bike Display the booth boasts photo opportunities with Tommy Flanagan from the infamous Sons of Anarchy as well as the Hard Candy Girls.
       America’s Oldest Harley Dealer will be providing a round trip shuttle service from the Easyriders Bike Show Tour to its downtown store located at 491 West Broad and to Phillip’s Original Coney Island. The shuttle will take guests of the show to the dealership for free for its Second Annual Merchandise Madness Event.
       The Easyriders Bike Tour is just one event in which the company will be attending as part of celebrating its 100th anniversary on February 26, 2012. The company plans to celebrate being America’s Oldest Harley Dealer with a spectacular long series of events, including a 100th Anniversary Save the Date Party at the Bluestone on February 26th. The Party will serve as a Save the Date Reminder for a series of BIG events occurring June 13th-23rd.

Harley-Davidson Names CEO Keith Wandell Board Chairman, Increases Dividend

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 7, 2012 - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) President and Chief Executive Officer Keith E. Wandell will assume the additional duties of Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Wandell was named Chairman by Board action.
       "Keith is a transcendent leader who has done an outstanding job of guiding Harley-Davidson in a period of extraordinary challenge and transformation," said Barry K. Allen, who has served as the Company's non-executive Chairman since 2009.

       "When Keith joined Harley-Davidson as CEO in 2009, the Board believed it essential for him to be able to devote his full energy to strategies to move the business forward, without the distraction of Board leadership responsibilities," said Allen. "With the Company's tremendous progress under Keith's leadership over the last three years, the Board believes the time is right to recombine the roles of Chairman and CEO."
       Additionally, the Board named Richard I. Beattie as Lead Director. Beattie has been an outside director of Harley-Davidson since 1996. As Lead Director, Beattie will head the oversight and monitoring activities of the Board that would otherwise be performed by a non-executive Chairman.
       Wandell joined Harley-Davidson in May 2009 as the Company's first outside CEO since 1981. Beginning in fall 2009, the Company embarked on a major new strategy to focus exclusively on the Harley-Davidson brand and transform the Company's approach to product development, manufacturing and the retail experience.
       "I am grateful for the confidence the Board has placed in me, since I first came to Harley-Davidson, to work with everyone in this great organization to build a bright future for our company," Wandell said. "On behalf of the directors and all our stakeholders, we express our deep gratitude to Barry for his Board leadership and we look forward to his continued guidance and contributions as a director."
       In other action, the Board approved a cash dividend of $0.155 per share for the first quarter of 2012. This represents a 24% increase over the Q4 2011 dividend ($.125) and a 55% increase over the Q1 2011 dividend ($.100). The dividend is payable March 2, 2012, to the holders of record of the Company's common stock on February 21, 2012.


Harley-Davidson
www.harley-davidson.com

Here Come The Judge

After unveiling the newest addition to its ever increasing line-up of bikes earlier this year in New York City, Minnesota-based Victory Motorcycles let a bunch of wild and woolly moto-journalists have a go at putting the 2013 Victory Judge through its paces. For that purpose, the journalists were invited to tony Palm Springs, CA, for a cloudy February day of unbridled riding through the dry – yet slightly freezing – high desert.

       The mountainous scenery along Highway 74 to Idyllwild was the perfect backdrop to what turned out to be a fun ride on an equally fun and powerful motorcycle. Equipped with Victory’s by now famous 106-inch Freedom engine and 6-speed transmission, the Judge is blessed by long gearing and an extremely wide power band, making the uphill ride to just below the snow line a veritable orgy of leaning into hairpin curves and plenty of torque across all gears when heading into the straight-aways.

       Although the marketing gurus have slated the Judge to compete in Harley-Davidson’s Fat Boy market, the bike seems to be more than just a cruiser, but also more than just a sport bike. A sport cruiser might be a good moniker, but maybe, after the bike has become available at US dealers in April, that is something that you, the reader, can be the judge of.