Marine motorcycle deaths top their Iraq combat fatalities
October 31, 2008
25 Marines killed on motorcycles in past 12 months, compared with 20 killed in Iraq
Top Marine official: “The Marines are very serious about” addressing problem
Harley sells fewer bikes, posts lower profit
October 30, 2008
By Shawn Langlois, MarketWatch
Last update: 4:06 p.m. EDT Oct. 16, 2008SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Harley-Davidson Inc. on Thursday reported a 37% plunge in third-quarter profit as the motorcycle giant grappled with a brutal economic climate at home and unexpected slowdowns in some markets overseas.
Harley-Davidson, Inc, stock moved up 7.4% to close at $26.34, gaining ground along with a broader market that bounced back from a steep drop in the prior session. Since the beginning of the year, Harley shares are down 44%.
HOW TO GET YOUR PINK PARTZ™ DIRTY
October 29, 2008
Professional AMA Grand National Flat Track Racer Nichole Cheza
Shows off her Pink Partz at the dirt track
Minneapolis, MN— Female AMA Grand National racer Nichole Cheza chooses Pink Partz™ apparel as a way of expressing herself off the dirt track. Michigan based racer, Cheza has been riding since she was just three years old and racing, yes racing, since she was a mere four years old. Nichole turned pro in 2004 after receiving the Female Athlete of the Year award in 2003.
Devils & Angels
October 29, 2008
Hey Guys,
Lots of news coming in the next couple of months.
We’re hard at work editing our new film called “The Harbortown Bobber” which is a true homage to the backyard builder. We’re even putting together a film about the tour we had through Europe. Teasers will be coming soon…
LA County Choprods introduces the vintage inspired “Honey Pot” Oil Filter
October 28, 2008
Inspired by the “Hildebrandt” oil filters popularized during the ’50s and ’60s by Truckers and Hot Rod enthusiasts the look, functionality and size have been improved for use on motorcycles.
Easyriders-Guilty
October 26, 2008
We know this guy. His name is C.J. Hanlon. C.J. was once a brown bag schlepper like so many of us have been at one time in our lives. C.J. was(is) a passionate motorcycle builder, designer and enthusiast. He gave up the security(and boredom) of mainstream America to open up a custom motorcycle shop near Orlando, Florida. C.J. had some ideas, a whole lot of talent,a supportive life mate and the passion. Guilty Custom Motorcycles opened for business several years ago.
The idea was to build first class, one off, classy, powerful,beautiful works of mechanical art. The idea was to make his customs unique, special but affordable.
C.J. accomplished what he set out to do and his work is featured in Easyriders current edition. That’s quite a compliment for a guy who has battled health issues, the trials and tribulations of building bikes and running a business and making sure everything was up to his exacting standards. His motorcycles are known for their look, their craftsmanship and their dependability. C.J. stands behind his work as if you have a problem they fix it and if you don’t like the bike you can return it up to 30 days.
We know C.J. since the beginning and we want to congratulate him, his crew and his wife for making Easyriders.C.J. also is recently a triathelete along with his better half. They competed in Hawaii awhile ago which is also quite cool.
Props C.J. We admire what you have accomplished.
Beach
Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse Rocks at the Doghouse
October 26, 2008
During Biketoberfest 2008; BIKER FUSION Raises $10,000 for Soldier’s Angels
Man sentenced to life for Biketoberfest beating
October 24, 2008
ASSOCIATED PRESS
DELAND — A Tennessee man has been convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison for fatally beating a Biketoberfest tourist at a Daytona Beach hotel last year.
More On The Mongols
October 23, 2008
Hey,
The raid on the Mongols motorcycle club is continuing.63 members have now been arrested and jailed.There are 15 more warrants to be executed.
We have a comment below that asks about Cavanos who was the president. It seems that he works as a technician dor a day job and did his thing with the Mongols. A number of members including a past president said that the Mongols turned really bad after Cavanos took over the club. He said that Reuben was recruiting thugs agressively.Reuben is no longer in charge.
The U.S. Marshals are gusrding 60 Harley Davidson motorcycle owned by the club.That’s about $22,000 a bike which adds up to almost $670,000.
A judge has further ordered that No ONE can wear the colors of the Mongols or display the Logo on anything. That means if you wear a vest or a belt or a bandana or anything you are subject to arrest and confiscation of the property. This includes motorcycles. I don’t think they can arrest your arm if you wear a club tatoo or any other body parts but, I can’t swear to that.If you have anything resembling the Mongols logo it would be best to cover it up.
There is a question as to whether a judge can enforce the ruling as there are constitunal issues. He has issued it however, something that has never been done before.
It looks like the Mongols are toast.
Beach
SPECTRO OILS HEADS BACK TO SCHOOL
October 23, 2008
Spectro Oils is now a proud sponsor of the Kennedy High School Chopper Project
What a terrific project for kids!
