Category Archives: Bikes
V-Twin Bike Show Roundup
Thought I would finally post a few pics we took last week at the V-Twin Bike Show in Dallas. Had a great time looking at all the bikes and even talking with a few of the custom bike builders. If … Continue reading
New model offerings from American IronHorse
While touring the American IronHorse facilities yesterday, we were offered a sneak peak (at least for us) of one of their newest models, the Bandera. As I understand it, the Bandera is one of three new models to be introduced … Continue reading
Took a ride on a chopper today
My first ride ever on a chopper! Actually, I got to ride two different choppers today as research for an upcoming Good Times article. And it was a blast! I rode an American Iron Horse Texas Chopper and a Big … Continue reading
Harley rumblings and rumors
There are rumors floating around The XL Forum for Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Enthusiasts that Harley-Davidson will be discontinuing several models for the 2008 model year. You can find a link to the thread here. The flyer above is off … Continue reading
Hit the road with a Victory Kingpin Tour
Recently, LA Times columnist Susan Carpenter posted a review of Victory’s 2007 Kingpin Tour. You can find the entire article here. The Kingpin Tour, derived from the two-year old Kingpin line, is basically a Victory Kingpin with a windshield, lowers … Continue reading
Send us mangoes and we will send you Harleys
Interesting report in The Times of India today reporting that a trade deal has been struck to allow a limited number of Harleys to be imported into India at a lower duty rate in return for the US allowing Indian … Continue reading
Motorcycle Meets Balloon Art
I am guessing that the ‘clown’ that produced this amazing balloon art rides to his gigs on a Harley! Not sure how it was accomplished or how much time it took to complete. But this is pretty amazing. Balloon Art … Continue reading
V Star 1300 Review
LA Times columnist Susan Carpenter has written a review of Star Motortcycles’, new for 2007, V Star 1300. It appears in the March 21 LA Times online which you may find here. The 1300, which is over 240 cc larger … Continue reading
Two Bit Choppers
Just came across this site and was intrigued by the name. It reminds me of the ever present chant at high school sporting events… Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar… They have bikes, chassis’, parts and apparel. And … Continue reading
Triumph 2007 Tiger 1050
In today’s LA Times, Susan Carpenter provides a review of Triumph’s new, 2007 Tiger 1050. You can find the entire article here. Among the many changes for the 2007 Tiger, which Carpenter says could be called a Cheetah, is losing … Continue reading