Kris Krome and girlfriend, Kyle Shorey and Kimmy Cruz - Daytona Bike Week 2010

What's Happening at Daytona Bike Week?

Saturday night was COLD - everyone was at the bars, including Kris Krome and his girlfriend, Kyle Shorey - pictured here with Kimmy Cruz, who is out having her own fun.

Find Kris Krome (World Champion 2009 Custom Bike Builder)  at Daytona Harley-Davidson on Beach Street.

Kris' World Championship motorcycle RE-FLEX-TION is on display, along with 7-time NHRA World Champion Tony Schumacher`s T/F 1.



Kris Krome Customs
Freeland, MI.- USA

Kris, has over eight years in the bike building and customization industry. He received his welding certification at age 12 and worked alongside his father in construction steel fabrication in the automotive racing industry.

Kimmy, Kris and Kyle will be at the Shade Tree Industry Show at 7 p.m. Tuesday night at The Dog House. Thursday, they will be attending the 2nd Annual Biker's Fusion Benefit for Soldier's Angels to mingle with motorcycle magazine editors and other industry media personalities at The Dog House.

Stunt Riding XDL Series Underway at Daytona Speedway

The XDL Championship Series is underway at Daytona International Speedway, Feb. 26 to 28th - Daytona Bike Week 2010.

The series continues at Lake Havasu City, Nashville, Los Angeles, Dallas and finishes with the now traditional MotoGP weekend at Indianapolis. Specific dates are listed below.

"As a motorsports-based action sport the schedule is a very important part of our series," said Randy Grube, XDL founder. "And it is one we have worked tirelessly at improving. I'm proud of what we have to offer for 2010 because it shows the acceptance XDL has gained and the direction we are headed in.

"Every stop on the tour is now part of a bigger happening, or in a key market, or both. I'm excited, our athletes are excited and I think 2010 will be a great year."

Round 1: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL - February 26-28 (Bike Week)

Round 2: Havasu 95 Speedway, Lake Havasu City, AZ - April 9,10

Round 3: Nashville Superspeedway, Nashville, TN - May 14, 15

Round 4: Toyota Speedway at Irwindale, Los Angeles, CA - June 18, 19

Round 5: Dallas, TX - July 9-11

Finals: Indianapolis, IN - August 26-28 (MotoGP)

The XDL Championship Series is the only national stunt riding championship, soon entering its 5th season. XDL is the leader in reaching the core 20-year old sportbike demographic and has developed into the fastest-growing action sport in America.

Photos of Joe Dryden at Daytona XDL kickoff.

Here's the full clip of the 2009 Indianapolis XDL Championship Event:

David Uhl & MeanStreet Riders - Daytona Bike Week 2010

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 - Temperatures at Daytona Bike Week were in the 40s this morning, with a light rain due to pass by late morning. But tomorrow will be a sunny day and a good riding day with temperatures in the 60s -- possibly a good day for the Meanstreet Riders to visit Harley-Davidson commissioned artist, David Uhl, who is painting in front of Destination Daytona.

The MeanStreet Riders' song “ High on the Hog” from their upcoming album was featured on a video created by Uhl to introduce his latest painting in the "Women of Harley" series - "Stella." 

So, enjoy a listen and watch the latest Uhl painting come to life before your eyes.

Go here to purchase "High On The Hog"


INTRODUCING STELLA - There's a new girl in town

Uhl Studios

The MeanStreet Riders are still finishing up their LP and video for early summer, but they are at Daytona Bike Week and a few of the riders are expected to come by and say hello to David Uhl.

Born in a small fishing village in Michigan, David Uhl earned a scholarship to attend the Colorado Institute of Art. An avid Harley owner since 1988, Uhl's passion would soon coincide with his artistic talent. Harley-Davidson Motor Company executives recognized David's creative talents and introduced him to Segal Fine Art, a licensed publisher of Harley-Davidson fine art.
 
David spends endless hours in the Harley-Davidson Archives researching vintage photos to use as reference for his official fine art paintings. Captivated by the extraordinary history of the Motor Company, David's desire is to memorialize the legacy.

The MeanStreet Riders music group was formed in the fall of 2008 when a group of songwriters from NW Florida spent 4 days in NC riding some of the worlds most challenging and dangerous roads.


The members of the Rock band include Shannon Wallace, Dowlin Mayfield, Blair Colson and Tommy Dawson.

Finding Ben Hardy's Shop?

After putting up the last post I thought, why not look up the spot where Ben Hardy's shop was located? Could the building somehow still exist?

I knew the address since the article in Roth's Choppers magazine gave it at 1168 E. Florence in Los Angeles. A lot has changed in the last 40 years, but I figured, Google Map it with "satellite view" and see what comes up.

The letter "A" marks the spot, but it didn't look good. It sort of looks like a parking lot. I hoped (as sometimes), Google's addresses are off by a little bit. The place to it's left looked promising, so why not take look with the "Street View" option?


Boy was I surprised when this came up! What I thought was an empty parking lot turned out to be the roof. The place next door has the much lighter roof when seen from above. Ben's old shop's roof is darker but is reflecting the sun at this angle.

This place needs to be declared a National Historical Monument... of the MotorCycle kind.


For kicks, I tweaked it in Photoshop for a side by side comparison.


Afterwards, I looked up another Famous Monument. I erased the street name so as not to give it away too easily. Any guesses? I.R., I'm sure you'll know, and Moldy, If you read this, don't tell.

It's too bad places like these can't somehow be preserved for what they once were.

I wonder, do today's occupants realize their significance?

2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré launched

For those motorcycle adventure sports fans out there and I count myself as one of them, Yamaha has revived a great model name from the past with the launch of the 2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré. You can read the full details of this exciting new model on the main www.inter-bike.co.uk website here.

Ride safe

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

BLACK M/C HISTORY MONTH

February ain't just about Valentine's.

Looking sharp in the '30's.


Brother Ben. Perhaps one of the most influential builders ever.


Ben on a '65 H-D that is very likely an ex-police bike. There's another inside the shop's left window.


LA Choppers. From the style of their bikes and their location, I'm sure they knew Ben. This club still exists. I love their colors. I've seen a few members at the Long Beach swap.


EBD's. Probably the most famous of all the black clubs.


Gerald “Fat Daddy”, “Bubba”, “Gerry”, “J.R.”, Biddle. Member of the "Crazy Pharaohs" Port Washington, NY on a well dressed '68.


Bessie Stringfield. Google her.


Good looking group. Note the pin stripes on the second bike and the bobbed fender on the fourth.


Can't hide her feelings sitting on that brand new boat tail.


Sugar Bear. Doing them long, long time.


Can she actually get that Fro in the helmet? Brings a whole new meaning to "Helmet Hair".

So how come Black History Month is celebrated in the shortest month of the year?
"The Man" just keeps stick'in it to the Brothers and Sistahs.

2010 Kawasaki Versys

The 2010 restyled Kawasaki Versys is now in UK Kawasaki dealers, with changes to the headlamp, fuel tank, bodywork and frame covers.

In 2007 www.inter-bike.co.uk rode one of these great mid-range bikes, you can read our Kawasaki Versys road test here.

Ride safe

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Triumph motorcycles announce two brand new special edition models for 2010, the Thunderbird SE and Daytona 675 SE

Triumph has announced two special editions of their very popular Triumph Thunderbird and Daytona 675 for 2010.

The Triumph Thunderbird SE has a brand-new metallic colour, Carnival Red, the ABS-equipped SE comes factory-fitted with genuine Triumph accessories, to transform the Thunderbird into a soft bagger.

The Daytona 675 SE has a highly sophisticated suspension, plus new graphics on the flanks, white striped wheel, race-inspired brake and clutch levers and carbon parts from Triumph’s accessories catalogue.

Both these special edition Triumph motorcycles will be in Triumph dealers from March 1st.

Ride safe

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

Daytona Bike Week 2010 Rat's Hole Bike Shows

Rat's Hole Custom Bike Shows

Ted Smith, owner of Rat's Hole Custom Bike Shows, moved his World Famous Rat's Hole Custom Chopper Show to Destination Daytona, north of Daytona Beach for two big shows during Biketoberfest 2009. Now he will stage 5 big shows - Sat. Feb. 27 to Mar. 5th - including an Old School Rat Rod Car Show, a Rat Rod Ride-in Show, the largest Ride-in V-8 Show, and the World Famous Show - Part 1 & 2. Saturday night, Southern Rock & Roll Band, Back Yard Bones.

Every year, the European winners and their bikes from the Padova Bike Expo in Italy are flow to the USA to compete in the Rat's Hole Custom Bike Show in Daytona Beach. The trip is sponsored by the motorcycle trade magazine, Biker's Life.

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Sportbike Festival Moves to Bandshell for Daytona Bike Week

The 2nd Annual Sportbike Festival, March 6th - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. - the last Saturday of Daytona Bike 2010 - is expected to draw an even larger crowd than last year and has been moved to the Daytona Beach Bandshell at 200 N. Atlantic Avenue, near the boardwalk and Daytona Hilton.

Meet racer, Jason Britton - Entertainment includes 50+ models, drink specials, food, vendors with discounted apparel and merchandise, DJ DVS hosted by Take OVA - tropies, over $5,000 in raffles, auctions and giveaways, B-Boy & Salsa performances - Entrance: $10.

Contests: Bikini Contest $1,000 cash prize, hottest custom bike contest, most miles on bike, dirtiest bike, dance contests, hottest body on a bike, slow races and more.

More than 6,000 sportbike enthusiasts attended last year's Daytona Bike Week Sportbike Festival

For more event info, call 407.949.2709
or visit: Maravilla Productions.com




Directions:  2010 Daytona Bike Week Events

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OPEL MOTOCLUB 500cc

This machine was one of the highlights of the 1928 Berlin Automobil und Motorrad show: designed by Ernst Neumann-Neander, one of the pioneers of pressed-steel construction, it looked like no other motorcycle on the market. The metalwork was cadmium plated, and most of the leather and rubber was red—right down to the tires.

Even more strangely, Fritz von Opel built a rocket-powered version too. According to The Vintagent, “The rider activated the rockets with a foot pedal, after using the motorcycle’s engine to reach 75mph; Opel calculated that 220km/h (132mph) was then possible”. Opel’s plan to break the world land speed record was unfortunately thwarted by the German authorities, but the more sedate, regular Motoclub lives on.

If you’re tempted, there’s a lovely 1928 model for sale at the Dutch dealer Yesterdays for €24,500—around US$33,000.

Opel Motoclub is a post from Bike EXIF - Classic motorcycles, custom motorcycles and cafe racers.

Image from Motor-Talk.de.

Ride for Kids Supported by Honda and BMW Raises $4.4 Million - 2010 Nationwide Calendar Announced

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s  Ride for Kids® program raised $4.4 million in 2009, thanks to Honda and BMW dealership fundraisers, and motorcyclists who participated in rides across the USA.

The PBTF is the official charity of the Honda Riders Club of America (HRCA), which has been the presenting sponsor of Ride for Kids® since 1991. Thanks to the significant support of American Honda Motor Company's motorcycle division, Honda dealers and other motorcycle industry companies, the program has raised millions of dollars for pediatric brain tumor research.

Cycle World Magazine and the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows are also major supporters of the Ride for Kids®.

The 2010 National Ride for Kids® season kicked off with a Valentine's Day ride in South Florida. Three new events were added in 2009 and a new ride in Tulsa, Oklahoma is on the  Ride for Kids 2010 Calendar

“Motorcyclists are known for digging deep when it comes to helping kids, and they worked harder than ever to raise funds last year,” said Kyle Clack, national director of the Ride for Kids® program. “We’re confident that their dedication and hard work will pay off for the kids again in 2010.”


Top fundraisers for 2009 - Some familiar names again led the fundraising pack in 2009. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) salutes these hardworking contributors:

• The customers of Nielsen Enterprises, a Honda dealer in Lake Villa, Ill., have consistently helped the dealership take the top motorcycle business spot for several years. They gave $126,857 to the PBTF at the 2009 Chicagoland Ride for Kids®.
• The nation’s leading fundraising motorcycle club or chapter is also from the Chicagoland area. Wings Over the Prairie organized a gala silent auction that brought in $70,136 in donations.
• Bob Henig of Jessup, Md., owner of Bob’s BMW, ran a second successful Ultimate Bike Raffle to benefit the PBTF. He personally raised $59,012 for the Baltimore-Washington Ride for Kids®.

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For Sale
this private french collection of motorcycles and parts, every thing must disappear!
including a 500 Monark, Rickman G 80 and Gold Star, Triumph 5T, Matchless G9, Norton Commando Fastback and many others
a dozen of complete engines mosthly Matchless and Norton
Lathe machine, tools and lockers are for sale

all inquiries here: Southsiders.mc@gmail.com

















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