Seventh Annual Las Vegas BikeFest, September 27-30
July 31, 2007
Cooler Weather and Hotter Times: A Biker Bash Only Sin City Can Handle. More than 40,000 bikers and motorcycle fanatics will hit the highway to attend the seventh annual Las Vegas BikeFest, a national motorcycle and biker rally held in Sin City September 27 30, 2007. This four-day motorcycle extravaganza will host some of the world’s most skilled custom motorcycle builders for an exhilarating competition, along with more than 300 of the greatest manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, parts, accessories and apparel, according to Harry Schwartz, president of Full Throttle Events, one of Las Vegas BikeFest’s partners.
“Las Vegas BikeFest 2007 guarantees to be a wild weekend featuring some of the biggest names in the custom bike industry,” says Schwartz. “We scheduled the rally two weeks later this year in order to take advantage of the cooler weather. However, we anticipate even hotter times because the Las Vegas BikeFest is an opportunity for people to immerse themselves in the biker culture with extreme events like Artistry in Iron, a custom bike show, Harley-Davison demo rides and an unforgettable Mr. and Miss Las Vegas BikeFest Competition.”
The fourth annual Artistry in Iron, Master Builder’s Championship will feature 25 of the world’s most progressive bike builders in an “invitation only” peer judged competition. Sponsored by Hot Bike Magazine, many of the most renowned master builders including Gard Hollinger, Jesse Rooke, Jim Nasi and 2006 Artistry in Iron winner, Greg Westbury, will have the chance to show off their artistry talents when they unveil their newest designs. Special autograph sessions will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
On Saturday, September 29, there will be more than 150 of the most spectacular bikes in the country displayed along four blocks of the Fremont Street Experience as part of the Custom Bike Show sponsored by Tribal Motorworks. Each year this display is an exciting opportunity for bikers to showcase their brilliant bikes. There will be a $5,000 grand prize for the winner of the “Radical Class,” along with other awards like the “Best Sportster,” “Best Chopper” and “The People’s Choice Award.”
At the Vendor Village more than 300 top vendors will display custom bikes, production motorcycles, parts and accessories and apparel. Major motorcycle factories, including Big Dog Motorcycles and Yamaha Star Motorcycles, will be there Thursday through Sunday to exhibit their newest models.
Additional events will include Harley-Davison demo rides, an unpredictable Mr. and Miss Las Vegas BikeFest Competition, $100,000 Poker Run and a wet-and-wild Bikini Contest. Also taking place this weekend is the 3rd Annual Race for Kids Charity Event, a scenic ride through the Las Vegas countryside to help support the efforts of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
General admission to the Vendor Village is $10.00 for the weekend. For hours and more information, visit www.lasvegasbikefest.com, call toll-free 866-BIKEFEST (245-3337), or email info@lasvegasbikefest.com.
Sturgis
July 30, 2007
Hey,
Train and me are off to Sturgis tomorrow. We have to fly to Minnessota rather than ride because of all of our equiptment. We are excited! We are going to the builders breakfast, The Lichter show and party, The world motorcycle event and much more. We will be taking photos, taking video and maybe an interview or two. We will get an idea of the state of the industry, see the beautiful Black Hills, and participate in the arguably best rally in this country.We hope to see our friends and to make new ones.It’s going to be hot and we know it.All of our sponsors will be there and we hope to pick up some more. We will share everything with you. We will try and report each night and do the big rap up when we get home.
We have one problem. We are flying Northwest Airlines from Atlanta to Minnessota. Northwest is postponing a bunch of flights due to pilots doing a ” sick out”. So far we are o.k. We won’t know for sure until tomorrow.
Over Easy
Beach
Jolly Roger Customs
July 30, 2007
This is the bike that we were going to build for the Million Dollar Build Off that was canceled. This bike was built using a Hawaya Racing top fuel 197cc motor converted to gasoline. It also holds over 5 gal.
of gasoline. We don’t know the horse power because it demolished the dino built to test the motor twice. Johny Vickers of Hawaya Racing said it ripped the jig apart at 220hp and wasn’t even close to its capacity.
We put lot of thought into this bike and I hope everyone enjoys it.
Look for it in Sturgis at the World Show.
Knievel Custom Cycles Announces Strategic Alliance with Hardbikes
July 29, 2007
Anybody remember back in the day when Knievel used to jump over all those things (barrels, buses, canyons…)? Well, look where the family has wound up!
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Hermitage, PA, July 27, 2007 –(PR.com)– Knievel Custom Cycles, LLC and Hardbikes, LLC announced today that a strategic alliance has been entered into between the two companies. Under this agreement Hardbikes will become the exclusive motorcycle manufacturer for the Knievel Cycles brand. Knievel Custom Cycles, which started operations in 2005 currently produces one-off customs at a facility in Northern New Jersey. Knievel Custom Cycles was originally created by Kaptain Robbie Knievel and a few close friends. Robbie, a motorcycle daredevil who started performing at age 8 presently holds 20 world records and is awaiting induction into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame on August 7, 2007 in Sturgis S.D. In early 2007, Knievel Cycles welcomed the participation of Robbie’s father Evel Knievel who is the original motorcycle daredevil. Evel Knievel has been a household name since the late 1960s and his feats were so famous that four of the 20 most-watched Wide-World of Sports events are his performances with one being the largest draw ever. As a pioneer in the dare devil industry, Evel was enshrined in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.
Hardbikes with its team of motorcycle and manufacturing veterans will build every custom motorcycle to a customer’s specification. Hardbikes and their engineering prowess won the 2006 ironworks Award for the design and use of the Hardbikes Design Centers which permits the customer to custom fit their motorcycle to the customer’s body size and riding style. This process produces the perfect fit for the customer. With its facilities located in Western Pennsylvania, Hardbikes currently has the capability to produce in excess of 100 custom motorcycles a month for Knievel Custom Cycles.
“The intent of Knievel Cycles is to produce the best American Made custom motorcycle for the money. Top quality parts and accessories with consistent reliability”—Evel Knievel. Knievel Custom Cycles has commenced the process of creating a dealer network throughout the United States and welcomes any interested party to inquire @ www.knievelcustomcycles.com.
For more information contact:
Bart McConley
bart@knievelcustomcycles.com
Telephone: 973-663-6700
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Contact Information
Hardbikes, LLC
Michaelene harris
724-981-7000
info@hardbikes.com
www.hardbikes.com
Our Own Ken Conte in Hot Bike Magazine
July 28, 2007
Way to go Ken! Keep ‘em coming!
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Lane, carmaker, family of victim OK settlement
July 28, 2007
BY KEYONNA SUMMERS
FLORIDA TODAY
DaimlerChrysler, motorcycle builder Billy Lane and the family of a Sebastian Inlet park ranger killed in a Labor Day accident that police say was caused by drunken driving reached a confidential settlement, the deceased man’s family and lawyer said Friday.
“There has been an amicable resolution,” said attorney S. Sammy Cacciatore, who represented Gerald Morelock’s family. “It was the family’s conclusion that this was in their best interests.”
The settlement came 10 months after Morelock’s mother sued Lane, 37, and DaimlerChrysler — which provided Lane with the Dodge pickup he was driving — in connection with the fatal crash in which police said Lane crossed a double-yellow line and hit Morelock’s motorcycle.
The suit alleged Lane, who police say had a blood-alcohol level of .192 — more than twice the legal limit — the night of the accident, and Daimler-
Chrysler, which the family said used Lane’s fame to advertise its vehicles despite his prior driving citations, were liable for auto negligence.
Cacciatore refused to release details of the settlement, citing a confidentiality clause.
Byron Morelock, the victim’s brother, released a family statement thanking supporters.
“My family may not have made it through these hard times if it wasn’t for your caring and sympathy,” Morelock wrote.
Lane still faces a criminal trial on DUI manslaughter charges. There will be a hearing Sept. 21, but a trial date has not been set.
Contact Summers at 242-3642 or ksummers@floridatoday.com.
Settlement Reached Morelock VS Lane
July 27, 2007
Hey,
A settlement has been reached between Daimler Chrysler, Billy Lane and the family of Gerald Morelock. The settlement is secret as is the case in most of these cases. I am actually relieved that this faze is over. We have been saying for months that we couldn’t imagine a criminal trial taking place AFTER a civil suit. As it turns out we were right. When you think about it it is very interesting. You CAN’T say it is an admission of guilt by Mr. Lane and Chrysler.You CAN say that Mr. Lane and Chrysler either thought they would lose in court or that this is a cheaper way to go than the legal process.We will never know for sure but that is almost always the case and we can’t imagine why it would be different this time. According to Byron Morelock the settlement was reached after many hours of contensious discussion. We do know that this was not the first time they sat down and we do know the settlement will not bring back Gerald Morelock. We know according to Byron that the family has at least ended one part of this ordeal. He went on to say in Florida Today how much he appreciates the support that he and his family have received.We will have no further comment on the right or wrong but if it brings some relief to the Morelock’s we are glad.
The road is now clear for the “Big One”. Billy will stand trial on criminal charges supposedly this fall. That could change as it has several times. We just hope that a decision is reached that is fair. Everyone has a different opinion of what fair is and I am quite sure that not everyone will accept closure. We think that for Billy and the Morelock’s closure is important. We still feel terrible about all of this and we wish it never happened. No decision will make us feel good. There are no evil people involved.We hold that no one is served at the destruction of another.
Train will post the article from Florida today shortly. We at The Beachcruiser are “on it” first or damn close.
Beach
Settlement Reached In Billy Lane Case
July 27, 2007
Details to follow!
Women’s Day at Top 50 Rally Park
July 27, 2007
It’s letters like this that make this gig worth doing. The Press Release Melissa was kind enough to attache would not format correctly online. However, you can save it to your desktop to print out and distribute to all your friends. They can even make copies! It looks like one heck of an event. I wish we could be there and hope that you can
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Hello All!
We would like to invite you to Women’s Day at the Top50 Rally Park taking place during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Top 50 Rally Park is located at Exit 46 off I-90.
The Top 50 Rally Parks Women’s Day will celebrate the adrenaline, freedom and independence biking can bring to women riders. Along with showcasing women leaders in the motorcycle industry, the day¹s events are dedicated to awareness, safety, and fun.
The events we have planned so far are as follows:
1) Registration for “Bike for Breast Cancer” and Seminars (10AM-12PM Noon) The charity ride benefits the American Cancer Society.
2) The Charity Ride (12PM Noon)
The thrill, the rush, the challenge, the power and the exhilaration of the Black Hills is experienced for participants.
3) Ride-In Bike Show/ Awards/ Reception (6PM-8PM) The Ride-In Show at this point will be simple, Best of Show and Best Paint.
There will be two awards presented this year. One will be the Sandy Leone Memorial Award. The second will be a female leader in the industry award.
The Reception will include more speakers. And possibly a raffle-give away-etc for a Legend Air Suspension and/or other prizes.
Women we have lined up to speak at this time are as follows:
Laura Ellifson, Jody Perewitz, Sara Liberte, Gina Woods, Leslie Prevish Athena “Chickie” Ransom, and Jessi Combs.
And possibly a few more speakers.
I am attaching a copy of our press release to this email. Any help you can give in getting the word out would be amazing.
Thank you for your time,
Melissa
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Melissa Krause
Top 50 Promotions, LLC
P-605.737.4200 ext 33
F- 605.737.4207
In The Heat Of Summer, Canadians Are Already Planning What To Do In Frigid January
July 26, 2007
In The Heat Of Summer, Canadians Are Already Planning What To Do In Frigid January
July 25, 2007
North America’s Largest Motorcycle Show Gears Up for 32nd Year of Everything to do With Motorcycling!
With summertime in full swing, it is easy to see that more motorcycles are on
the road with every passing year. In fact, with the price of fuel, vehicle pollution and lack of parking, some cities such as Toronto, are promoting the use of motorcycles by allowing them to park for free. With something for everyone from beginners to expert riders, North America’s largest and most comprehensive motorcycle show, the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, is returning to Toronto right after New Year’s from January 4th-6th, 2008.
In the seven halls comprising more than 425,000 square feet, the SUPERSHOW brings together more than 500 exhibitors, 70 clubs and associations, top custom bikes competing for a $50,000 jackpot in the Canada Cup Championships, plus the new 2008 motorcycles, riding gear, bike accessories, special guests, racers, seminars, contests, fashion shows, live bands and much more. Visitors can touch, try on and try out “Everything in Motorcycling” before they buy.
Known as “the Big One by the Airport”, because of its ideal location and free parking at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road), the SUPERSHOW is a motorcycle shopping extravaganza offering something for every interest including sport bikes, cruisers, motocross, off-road, vintage, touring and custom bikes.
Established in 1976, the SUPERSHOW is North America’s largest consumer motorcycle show. Produced by Bar Hodgson Productions Inc, the /SUPERSHOW /is dedicated to presenting the finest the motorcycle industry has to offer for every type of motorcycle enthusiast, in Seven Halls of the International Centre.
Show Dates:
Friday, January 4th-Sunday, January 6th, 2008
Location:
International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
Hours:
Friday & Saturday — 10am - 10pm
Sunday — 10am - 6pm
Parking:
Free parking for more than 7000 vehicles
General Info:
(905) 655-5403 or info@supershowevents.com
