This is a short video retrospective on motorcycle riding last year here in Southern California.
Yesterday, December 30, here in La Mesa California the high temperature was 81°! I believe in most of the country is a severe cold wave, so, motorcycle enthusiast living here in Southern California are really blessed with perfect riding weather and terrific scenery. (more…)
Original Captain America chopper from the Easy Rider movie sold at auction
The customized Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in “Easy Rider” has come to symbolize the counterculture of the 1960s.
‘Captain America,’ the red, white and blue stars-and-stripes panhead chopper was designed and built by two African-American bike builders, Cliff Vaughs and Ben Hardy, based on design suggestions from Fonda sold Oct. 18 for $1.35 million.
The sizzle for the feature film about Edward Winterhalder’s life and the rise and fall of Harley-Davidson in North America.
This motorcycle documentary will be produced by Atlas Industries and feature members of the War Dogs MC. Edward Winterhalder is the world’s leading authority on motorcycle clubs and the outlaw biker lifestyle; his eleven books about the culture are sold all over the world and published in multiple languages.
He was associated with motorcycle clubs and outlaw bikers for almost thirty years, and has been seen on Fox News (the O’Reilly Factor with Bill O’Reilly & America’s Newsroom), CNN, Bravo, Al Jazeera, BBC, ABC Nightline, MSNBC News Nation, Good Morning America, History Channel, Global, National Geographic, History Television, AB Groupe, and CBC. In addition to his literary endeavors, he is a consultant to the entertainment industry, and has produced episodes of TV series such as Outlaw Bikers, One Percenters, Gang World, Iron Horses, Marked, Biker Chicz, Living On The Edge, and Gangland. (more…)
Euro Custom Bike Show 2017 The Custom Bike Show exhibited motorcycle craftsmanship of the very highest level this year, with Europe’s best custom bike professionals rubbing shoulders with artisan builders competing for the beautiful hand-crafted bespoke trophies created by French jewellery brand 2-Saints. The village of Grimaud formed the backdrop Read more
Motorcycle Rider Thanksgiving I have to give thanks for living in this great city & motorcycle riding environment. Thank you for enabling us to do what we love everyday. We hope that your motorcycle passion continues to grow, that more people get to experience the passion of motorcycle riding, & Read more
This bike doesn’t do justice to the original, which had a fixed functional engineered fairing(albeit a little ugly), a ton of suspension travel and mid-pegs. It was also lighter. Had lower fairings too. It was a sporty touring comfortable corner ripper(for a Harley..). It’ll appease the wannabes. Not the FXR die-hards. Millennials in skinny jeans and shorty boots will flock to it. That’s the idea I guess….
I think Harley is killing it. If they could bring their prices down to at least within 15% of their competitors they’d probably do really well. Their older customer base wasn’t real good at math, but back then, even the mentally challenged could find good paying jobs. Younger riders making that kinda dosh with the all the info in the world at their fingertips are likely far better educated and less susceptible to Harley sales BS. (more…)
Retired Marine Col. Jeffrey A. Powers letter to the NFL Commissioner. GOD BLESS the USA! Letter to the NFL
Bike night California. Harley-Davidson bike night. Remembering all who served.
I’m sure you have heard this a million times and you will continue to hear it.
But truly, thank you for being brave and strong enough to put others lives before your own. (more…)
Custom chopper motorcycle interview at the West Coast Thunder motorcycle ride set up area.
For all those bikers who appreciate a good-looking custom motorcycle, hopefully this video with Mike a great looking custom chopper owner, will satisfy your interest.
West Coast Thunder is an annual motorcycle ride honoring our fallen military heroes on Memorial Day.
“It is not about having barbecues out in the back yard. First, we need to honor our fallen warriors. They sacrificed their lives so we could have freedom, so everyone could have a barbecue today,” said Joe Ruiz of Riverside.
West Coast Thunder sets up in Riverside California right in front of Riverside Harley-Davidson. The actual ride is about 10 miles and goes through and has a stop at the Riverside National Cemetery and ends that the Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California. At the Soboba Casino’s outdoor arena participants enjoy live entertainment, food, beverage and product vendors. (more…)
Motorcycle Accidents Smart Phones
Here in San Diego California, it seems not one day goes by where I don’t hear of a motorcycle accident on the radio. Most of these motorcycle accidents occur during the morning or evening rush hours.
Considering the size and population of San Diego County, and the large motorcycling community, this information about daily motorcycle accidents should be expected. We have great motorcycle riding weather all year around and unfortunately some pretty congested roadways around town.
Personally, it seems that almost every time I go out for a ride I’m always seeing someone talking or texting while driving. Also, I’ve noticed a number of drivers on the highway cutting across two or more lanes because they seemingly just realized that they’re going to miss their exit. I’m not sure whether these drivers are being distracted by their smart phones or not, but I have a feeling that that could be the reason. (more…)