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Unique Crocker Motorcycles To Be Sold At Auction
When most people think about American motorcycles, their mind immediately goes to Harley-Davidson.
New York Charity Ride Organizers Announce Event Lineup, Special Celebrity Guests
Every year, charity motorcycle rides are held across the country, and the Ithaca Journal recently reported that hundreds of bikers are gearing up for a summertime event in New York. This June, bikers will embark on a 240-mile trip around the state after taking part in a fun send-off event in Big Flats, New York. [...]
Jackson, Mississippi, Hosts Annual Motorcycle Expo
The Great Southern Motorcycle Expo in Jackson, Mississippi, was held over the weekend, and riders and motorcycle enthusiasts came from around the region to check out the custom bikes, riding showcases and motorcycle accessories. WLBT reports that along with a “Wall of Death” and the Budweiser Clydesdales, the event hosted a number of customized bikes [...]
Bo Jackson To Lead Five-Day Charity Ride In Alabama Next Month
Bo Jackson, a former Heisman trophy-winning professional football player, is hosting a five-day charity motorcycle ride in his home state of Alabama to help the victims of tornadoes that devastated the state last year. His goal, according to the Tuscaloosa News, is to raise $1 million for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund. This charitable organization [...]
Indianapolis Museum’s Motorcycle Exhibit Features Famous Bikes And Fun Events
The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana, recently opened the doors to its latest exhibit, Steel Ponies. The show centers around the art, history and culture of motorcycles, and the opening night event drew a crowd of about 300 bike enthusiasts, according to IndyStar.com. There are 23 motorcycles on display, including one of the bikes Evel [...]
American Chopper’s Paul Jr. Designs March Of Dimes Chopper
TV’s American Chopper custom bike building team recently designed a cruising motorcycle to benefit the March of Dimes on their latest show “American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior.” The Huffington Post reports the bike’s soft purple hues reflect the nonprofit organization’s color scheme and give the motorcycle a gentle appeal. The bike’s overall design is a [...]
Die-Hard Motorcycle Enthusiasts Can Ride In Style All The Way To Their Graves
Joerg Grossman, a German motorcycle enthusiast, decided that a traditional hearse would not cut the mustard for a biker funeral and designed a motorcycle-based funeral vehicle. The Associated Press reports that Grossman started with a Kawasaki and added a sidecar fit to carry a coffin. He now has a patent for his design and 10 [...]
Allstate Debuts Custom Bikes To Promote Safety At Daytona Bike Week
Just in time for Daytona Bike Week, Allstate Insurance announced the details of four custom-built bikes that will be on display during the Florida motorcycle event. These motorcycles are the result of the very first collaborative effort between three famous bike builders – Rick Fairless, Dave Perewitz and Arlen Ness. Each bike has a special [...]
Motorcycle Pays Homage To Flight 93, Sells For $50,000
A motorcycle that paid tribute to the passengers and crew who died on United Flight 93 in 2001 recently sold at an auction and brought in a hefty sum – $50,000. The Barrettt-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, was broadcast on national television, according to The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The bike was donated by Georgia businessman Bob [...]
Toyota Introduces Concept Bike At 2009 SEMA Show
The Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross/Toyota (JGRMX/Toyota) Concept Bike is a special one-of-a-kind project built specifically for the 2009 SEMA show. The JGRMX/Toyota motocross partnership, in conjunction with the Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota NASCAR group teamed up to make the special bike a reality. The group logged more than 100 man hours on the project, and [...]
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