2010 BMW F800 R Chris Pfeiffer

Here is an overview of the main features of the new BMW F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer as compared to the standard model: • Akrapovic® rear silencer for a dynamic appearance and a sporty sound.• Spring of rear spring strut finished in red.• Painted pillion passenger seat cover.• Highly sporty visual appearance with paint finish in the BMW Motorsport colours of Alpine White non-metallic, Lupine Blue

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.

Daytona Bike Week - Get a Start on the Rally Season

The 69th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week is being held February 26 - March 7, 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The start of Daytona Bike Week is often announced on the morning TV news shows. You know, where somebody sticks their face in front of the camera and announces: "We're at the opening of Daytona Bike Week. Good Morning America," and then you see a whole line of bikes roar off in front of the camera. Unfortunately, most of the remainder of Bike Week will not be seen by non-motorcyclists.

Check out my article, Daytona, for details.

Here in the frigid Northeast, I hear plenty of people talking about going to Daytona. Some are riding down with friends. Riding sometimes means riding in a car and towing a trailer with the bike on it. After all, the 1500 miles down with uncertain weather conditions has left many a rider stranded in a snow storm or Nor'easter. After that happens to you once, you tend to be a little more cautious the next time you go.

Maybe you want to skip Daytona and concentrate on planning to go to some smaller rallies this year. Be sure to read my article, Motorcycle Rallies, where I discuss rallies and give you information about the top rallies that I like. Of course, your views may be different -- this is Motorcycle Views after all.

I just got my registration information for the Americade Motorcycle Rally. That one is my favorite and I've gone almost every year since 1994.

It can get expensive going to lots of rallies, especially if you're taking two bikes. Double gas, double tolls. You just have to pick and choose what appeals to you most in these uncertain economic times. Motorcycle rallies are a lot of fun. If you've never attended a rally, you owe it to yourself to go. You just might find a rally or two that you'll want to go to every year, just like I go to Americade, regardless of the weather.

2010 BMW S1000RR

Best-in-class performance and supreme riding dynamics in the supersports segment. • Engine output 142 kW (193 hp) at 13,000 rpm, peak torque 112 Nm (82.5 lb-ft) at 9,750 rpm. • Weighing 206.5 kg (455.3lb) in road trim and with a full tank, this is the lightest supersports in the 1000-cc class with Race ABS. • Best power-to-weight ratio in this class of just 1.05 and, respectively, 1.06 kg (2.31

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
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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
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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
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2010 Yamaha YZF R6

New for 2010: ” The new, 100mm-longer muffler is designed for excellent power characteristics and reduced noise. ” The ECU settings (Revised ECU mapping) have been revised for increased performance. ” Revised YCC-I (Yamaha’s Chip Controlled Intake) funnels ” Revised air box. ” Revised “Mid Ship” 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust systemHighlights: Fuel Consumption * 17kpl/48mpg(Imp) Revised intake & exhaust

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.

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

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®.

Ducati 1198R Corse SE Special Edition 2010

src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> 2010 Ducati 1198R Corse Engineered by the stopwatch, designed by the race track.The 1198 S Corse Special Edition marks the historic introduction of a new Ducati Corse logo

IMOT MÜNCHEN International Motorcycle Expo, Feb. 19-21

Bike Tour Germany, owner Joerg Wenzel is attending the big IMOT MÜNCHEN, International Motorcycle Exhibition this weekend - Feb. 19 to 21, 2010 in Munich. "IMOT impresses," said Joerg in a Facebook message, Saturday.

Even though there is still snow on the ground, 50,000 to 70,000 bikers attend IMOT - the largest annual motorcycle event in Munich that signals the start of the South German motorcycle season.

"It's a great meeting spot for friends and clubs to get together to make plans for the coming season, see the newest motorcycles and stock up on new equipment for the riding season" said Joerg. His company, Bike Tour Germany offers guided tours of 1 or 2 days, or a week or longer in Germany, Switzerland and the Italian Alpines.

Having lived and worked in California for a number of years, Joerg speaks English as a second language and is a fan of American cars. He owns a ’95 Chevy Corvette Convertible and also a Chevy Van because his love of V8 Engines is only superseded by his love of motorcycle riding.

Details: 2010 Worldwide Motorcycle Shows

Bike Tour Germany is planning to attend these 2010 European events:

April 15 to 19 --  24h Motorcycle Race in Le Mans, France

May 27 to 30 --    Alpen Biker Days in Zell am See, Austria  

May 29 to 31 --     Practice 2010 Tourist Trophy (Isle of Man, UK) 

June 5 to 11 --       Tourist Trophy Race 2010 - Isle of Man, UK

June 11 to 20 --    Pyrenean Tour, France & Spain

Sept. 7 to 13 --    European Bike Week "Faaker See," Austria

At the moment, Joerg is about to hop a plane to attend the 2010 Daytona Bike Week. It will be a pleasant break from winter in Germany and a chance to ride bikes with friends from California and other parts of the USA. The Daytona Bike Week rally draws 300, 000 to 500,000 rally enthusiasts from all over the world.

NEW HONDA WAVE CW MATIC|BETIK

NEW HONDA WAVE CW MATIC

New Honda Wave Matic appearance a new cooling arrangement which apparent the affair of calefaction amount on drive belt, and was developed based on the small-motorcycle automated manual technologies Honda has been adopting over the years.

HONDA WAVE CW MATIC SPECIFICATION ENGINE

This new arrangement enhances the backbone of the drive belt and allows for a added bunched architecture with a beneath ambit amid the drive caster and apprenticed pulley. Due to this advance, the agent position does not charge to be decidedly altered, optimizing architecture blueprint freedom.

Yamaha YZF-R1 2010

Introducing the 2010 R1 … Yamaha's technical "Tour de Force." The MotoGP-inspired R1 is the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle. The R1 has been designed to be the "Ultimate Cornering Master" of the open super sport class and one of the keys to incredible handling lies partly in the chassis but equally as important, in its ability to put useable power to the

Win a Harley-Davidson!

All riders who take a free demo ride at an authorised Harley-Davison UK dealership between Friday 9 April and Monday 3 May will be entered into a free prize draw for a new-for-2010 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy® Special motorcycle.

Sorry to our international readers, this is a UK only prize apparently.

For further information or to book a test ride please visit www.harley-davidson.co.uk/testride


Motorcyclists booking a test ride must have held a full motorcycle licence for a minimum of 12 months.
Details of which models are available at each dealership will be available to view at www.harley-davidson.co.uk


Ride safe

Jon Booth
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Peugeot celebrates with new big wheel LXR 125 scooter

Peugeot has been in business for 200 years and for more than 100 years has been producing motorcycles. To celebrate its double century Peugeot will be launching several new models of scooter this year.

The first of these in the UK i is the big-wheel Peugeot LXR125 scooter.
Big wheel scooters a offer superior handling over poorly maintained surfaces and are easier to manoeuvre.

With the crumblingly state of the UK's roads after the recent winter snow and ice, Peugeot seem to have released this on the UK market at just the right time!!

As always we've some pics of this new Peugeot scooter for you.

Ride safe

Jon Booth
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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2010

When You’re Ready to Get Serious, We’ve Got Your MotorcycleOpen class sportbikes are all about power, and the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-10R continues to set the pace, on track and off. The formula is simple, but the execution is critical: The ZX-10R offers tremendous horsepower, but delivers it with refined controllability through a highly evolved aluminum frame rolling on top-shelf components

Michele Smith and Jay Barbieri's New "Two Wheel Thunder" Show

“Two Wheel Thunder” is the Brand New TV show with Michele Smith and Jay Barbieri. After a decade and a half the SPEED Channel has eliminated their V-Twin programming, thus canceling the longest running, highest rated, iconic motorcycle show ever, AMERICAN THUNDER

However the Discovery Network wasted no time picking up Smith and Barbieri and creating the same great magazine style show that is now called “Two Wheel Thunder”.

“Two Wheel Thunder” debuts in June 2010 on Motorcycle Monday Nights on Discovery Network’s HD Theater!

Look for them at -  
Daytona Bike Week - Feb. 26 to March 7th  

They will be staging their coverage from the Strip Club Choppers Roadhouse tour directly across from the Iron horse saloon at 1068 N US Highway 1, Ormond Beach, Florida.

This year marks the first year of the Brand new TV show called “Two Wheel Thunder” on the Discovery Network’s HD Theater. To kick off the season Host and Executive Producer, Jay Barbieri will take a dozen riders from Harley-Davidson of Columbia, Tennessee down to Bike Week, and what better place to wrap up the ride than at the Strip Club Choppers Roadhouse. Owner of SCC Johnny Lange will be leading the pack into the Roadhouse on Wednesday March 3rd to celebrate their arrival at The SCC Roadhouse.

Honda CBR1000RRA 2010

The word is out: the remarkable Honda CBR1000RRA takes open-class performance to a whole new level of excitement. Although it's physically small for amazingly crisp ¬handling, the CBR1000RRA retains the rider-friendly ergonomics that make it a great street bike, too. Honda's innovative Electronically Controlled Combined ABS — the first Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Blast From the Past: 2003 Indian Larry Interview

Indian Larry is a legend in the motorcycle world, his motorcycles are timeless and unique. Five year's after his unfortunate stuntriding accident, going into Daytona Bike Week 2010, most of us are giving a thought to Indian Larry. Daytona was one of his favorite rallies.

He was a skilled machinist, metal-sculptor, master motorcycle mechanic and visionary. He won countless custom shows and put his total attention and focus into everything he touched. Larry's inspiration came from the motorcycle clubs of 50s-60s, Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and the legendary Kenny Howard better known as Von Dutch. Larry originated his own style blending the hard-core motorcycle, classic chopper and hotrod race bike to form a graceful piece of rolling art. For over 30 years he built custom motorcycles. His talents and beliefs transcended the OUT OF THE BOX theories of the day -- He used his brilliant imagination to build old school choppers even better then the builders of the 60's.

"His creations are works of art that boldly cut the wind like a sharp knife," said Don V. (http://choppersapparel.com/) in a November 2003 interview with Indian Larry .

"The influences of the greatest creative minds in motorcycle history safely reside and are well kept inside this one of a kind artist! Indian Larry's friendly nature and willingness to help others as he did in the chopper build off with Billy Lane are his trade mark."

Here's the entire Q & A November 2003 interview, story and photos:

Don V: Who was the one person that influenced you the most?

Indian Larry: Ed Roth was my biggest influence; I met him in the 60's. I went to California as a starry eyed kid to try to work with him. But unfortunately he told me "you have no California experience kid!" So he sent me off to work for a great car painter by the name of Larry Watson. I did prep and primer work for Larry and then finally returned to NY still in pursuit of my dream! But the influence of Ed Roth still stuck with me because Big Daddy was the type who did not worry about what others thought he just built what he liked and that is exactly what I do. I don't care about what others have to say and now most of the bikes I build range in price from $65,000 to $100,000. I do things my way from concept to completion.

Don V: What do you feel is the most important detail when building a custom bike?

Indian Larry: Number one is to give the buyer exactly what they want detail by detail. A custom bike should be built to accommodate the person riding it and be ergonomically correct. I feel a rigid frame is the best, it should be stripped down to eliminate unneeded components and also be powerful, nibble, with quick response and speed. Choppers are a living sculpture and all the parts need to be visible to the eye. I don't understand sometimes what some of the custom builders around the country are trying to accomplish by hiding most of the inner workings of their bikes. A lot of the builders today do not even know how to spoke a wheel! The billet wheels in use today by most builders I feel detract from the looks of the bikes. I am old school all the way and always will be.

Don V: What are your favorite motors to use in your choppers?

Indian Larry: Well Don, 96 to 106 cubic inch motors are perfect and among the most popular but I have gone all the way up to 126. I use mostly S&S components because they are made well, dependable and are the oldest company reproducing Harley engines. I also like to use Patrick racing engines when the need arises. Most of the motors I use are sand cast shovels and pans. A 106 cubic inch panhead front and a shovelhead rear cylinder, with duel carbs is my favorite motor out of all of them.

Don V: Your seats are very low on the frame. Do you feel this helps the rider get in tune with feeling the bike under him?

Indian Larry: It provides a low center of gravity and helps tremendously when cornering. The rigid factor of the frame allows for a cool, comfortable overall feeling. It also helps the rider flow with the bike and enables him to feel as one with the machine. This to me is the best way to build a chopper!

Don V: Are all your bikes hardtails?

Indian Larry: I build both styles of choppers, but I would have to say the rigid frame is my favorite. I have no problem riding 300 miles a day on one. Ergonomics are a big factor with me because first and foremost the bike has got to be comfortable. So many people have told me that a rigid frame is bad for your back but I feel they are wrong and the opposite applies with me. I feel a rigid is good for the back and is very comfortable.

Don V: Of all the bikes you have built, do you have a favorite?

Indian Larry: The Rat Fink dedication bike is one of my favorites, but also the Wild Child bike I built for the Chopper Build Off with Billy Lane. It had a pan front and a shovel rear, and the thing is to make them both work together for smooth consistent power. I guess you could say all the bikes I build are favorites of mine and one of a kind. I loved building them all and will build many more. (Larry's creations can be seen at indianlarry.com/)

Don V: Do you plan to build any special bikes for Bike Week 2004 or Sturgis?

Indian Larry: I am working on one right now, and getting it ready for Sturgis. It has a pan front, shovel rear with an Evo crankcase. I should have no trouble getting 225mph out of her. I am really looking forward to it, and I feel the fans will appreciate this beautiful work of art.

Don V: Do you have a favorite hang out in Daytona?

Indian Larry: After finishing the day I like to get on the bike and head out of the city and ride to St. Augustine or some place where I can get a good meal, relax and take a swim if possible. I love my fans and feel it is an honor to meet them all but want some time alone to regroup for the next day and I find a nice long ride provides the needed medicine.

Don V: Are you and Billy Lane planning anything special for Bike Week 2004?

Indian Larry: This year we will have the entire lot in front of Stevens Tires across the street from the Wreck. Our tee shirts and pictures will be available, but it also gives us a chance to meet the fans one on one and shake their hands. It is a great experience for me, I love it! I have always felt that everyone should do what they love and some day the recognition will come without seeking it. I feel humbled by the fan attention and appreciate every one of them.

Don V: What is your favorite event to attend?

Indian Larry: I like them all but I think Daytona, Sturgis and Myrtle Beach are the best.

Don V: Are custom cars also a passion with you Larry?

Indian Larry: I used to build a lot of cars, I am a real gear head at heart. But I found my passion was to combine my love of cars and motorcycles and built hot rod bikes.

Don V: What kind of stunts do you perform?

Indian Larry: I do the triple firewall crash, stand on the seat at about 55+mph, ride with no hands, wheelies and lay down on the bike seat backwards.

Don V: Have you ever ridden the Wall Of Death?

Indian Larry: Not yet but it would really mean a lot to me. I would love to do it with your friend Samantha Morgan, Don!

Don V: You are also an artist Larry, are any of your metal sculptures on display anywhere?

Indian Larry: I have helped on several projects and worked as an ironworker in NY, but my motorcycles are my artwork. They are a true expression of my creative talents and feelings. The best day is one of creation, when I can take nothing but raw components and make something meaningful by putting all of my creative energy into it.

Don V: You mentioned something to me about coming to Florida. If you did, where do you think you would like to locate?

Indian Larry: Well, as I said I love to swim, so Miami is probably where I would like to be when we get ready to leave NY.

"Take me home, carry me home, back to Gasoline Alley where I belong;" That's how the early 70's Rod Stewart Song went, and it still hold's true today. Old Skool choppers like "back in the day" still rule at this NYC shop. Deep in the heart of Brooklyn, NY's industrial waterfront district lies Indian Larry's GASOLINE ALLEY NYC. Neatly tucked between warehouses and commercial buildings, magic is being made daily.

I caught up with Indian Larry and his partner Gerard while the Discovery Channel was at the shop filming another biker build-off for their Motorcycle Mania show. This time it's Indian Larry vs. Master builder Paul Yaffee. It was hetic, indeed. The Horse will feature the Gasoline Alley NYC crew's bike from conception through the building process and final judging at the Laconia M.C. Rally this June in an upcoming issue.


Gasoline Alley was started about three years ago at this location on Brooklyn's North 14 Street. Both Larry and Gerard have a long and illustrious history of chopper building. Their clients include the likes of Tyson Beckford and Evan Sienfield of Bio-Hazard and OZ on HBO among many other notables. They don't discriminate to just the celebrity set. You will find folks from every walk of life drifting in and out of Gasoline Alley NYC. Larry and Gerard take pride in treating everyone equally. From the highest of the high to a dirt bag photojournalist like me. Everyone is made to feel welcome and they take the time to make sure you get just what you need.

Indian Larry's resume reads like something out of fiction. A metal sculptor, motorcycle artist, stuntman and movie celebrity, Indian Larry was also featured in a previous Discovery Channel biker special with Jesse James. As for Larry's other credits, the movies QUIZ SHOW, 200 CIGARETTES, ROCKET'S RED GLARE as well as TV commercials for Burger King and Harley-Davidson and a bunch of music videos.
While I shot the new Discovery bike, I spied this sweet old skool Panhead tucked lovingly in the rear of the work area. As fate would have it the, lovely Suzy McCoppin, co-star of HBO's GAMES PEOPLE PLAY and INFAMOUS was also conveniently at hand. (Regular readers know that the old Teddy Bear always has a young lovely near by.) I just couldn't let this opportunity pass. Also on hand for the build was Paul Cox, master of leather. Larry surrounds himself with the cream of chopperdom. Paul made seats for Billy Lane's Choppers Inc, Jesse James West Coast Choppers among others and is also one hell of a machinist. In attendance was Knucklehead Steve, another renowned fixture in the NYC chopper scene. I sorta twisted Larry's arm and he agreed to share this sweet ride with us.

This baby is a neo/classic rigid style Panhead chopper right out of the past. Three months in gestation, it's birth was eagerly awaited by it's owner Chris Hynes.
It sports an 88-cubic-inch neo/Pan engine rebuilt by Accurate engineering with S&S cases and pistons topped off with STD heads and Mallory ignition. Also in the power plant are Andrews cams, Jims lifters and an S&S Super E carb. The hydraulic clutch helps shift the JIMS 6-speed tranny with graceful ease.

The frame is a custom 2002 Atlas/Gasoline Alley NYC special with a 35-degree rake and stretched 2 inches in the down tubes. It takes a Primo Brute IV 3-inch belt drive to handle the power.

The gas tank is a modified Paughco that was lovingly remolded and shot with sweet epoxy black pearl by Robert Pradke/Custom Auto Design and the oil system is a Gasoline Alley NYC custom design fed by a Choppers Inc. oil tank. The seat by Paul Cox Custom Leather Design is almost too damned pretty to put your ass on.

Up front 6-inch billet risers are topped off by a tasteful set of ape hangers. Keeping with the NYC tradition, there is no front fender and no speedometer. If you ride in NYC, you need balls of steel, and with this traditional set up, they'll be well tempered by the end of one rush hour commute. The Excel wheels and hubs with Avon tires mounted 21"x 215 front and 18" x 5.5" rear make this baby sit real proud.

Building a bike like this from the ground up is what Gasoline Alley NYC is famous for. Real Old Skool styling and new cutting edge technology can work exceedingly well together, if done properly and tastefully. You won't find the traditional Billet Barge here in this shop. Every bike is a work of art. Larry and Gerard take pride in their craftsmanship and every hand that works on a bike or that manufactures a custom part is the hand of a true artist.

" And if I'm called away and it's my turn to go,
Should the blood run cold in my veins,
Just one favor I'll be asking you,
Don't bury me here it's too cold,
Take me back,
Carry me back,
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from"

Discovery Channel Shows - The scene could be a wise-guy movie, a London fog-covered street at dusk or a tale being told in a downtown bar. Although these all sound mysterious enough, we actually find former Marine corporal, Bill Cardone, in a Brooklyn back-alley rolling out another piece of art known as - the great American chopper.

Discovery Channel has recently departed the shop and the next craze of reality TV has captured a wide array of the international public. "Indian Larry" just beat out Billy Lane on "Biker Build Off IV" where men take raw steel and turn them into fine-tuned precision motorcycles. But where is the Marine Corps connection here on North 14th Street?

Cardone, 47, of Flushing, N.Y., a former Electronics Technician with MWCS-28, is burrowed into this famous East River shop known as "Gasoline Alley, NYC." Cardone, a right-hand man to world-renowned chopper artist "Indian Larry," has been in this business since the mid-80's.

"I started tearing down mini-bikes when I was a kid, and just kept with it," said Cardone.
Cardone credits the Marine Corps for directing his life. "I was running with the wrong crowd. The Marine Corps taught me discipline, how to act like a man and work with other people."

A meritorious PFC out of boot camp in 1973, Cardone got out as a corporal from Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C., in 1977. He then worked as a truck mechanic until his itch for building bikes landed him with his first professional job at Jar Choppers in the Bayside area of Brooklyn, N.Y., for 10-years.

"I actually consider myself an artist," said Cardone. "It is a true sense of accomplishment to picture something in your head and eventually watch it roll out of the shop and down the street."
Cardone also owned his own shop, East End Custom Cycles in Queens Village, N.Y., for about 2-years before coming to Gasoline Alley, NYC.

"A friend brought him by," said Indian Larry, co-owner of Gasoline Alley, NYC. "We have a small crew here and I was impressed and surprised with what the guy had done. He is a good mechanic, fabricator and on the road he doubles as my bodyguard."

The shop is not what one would expect. Throw away the stereotypes and fill it with artistic minds that are open and question everything. Cardone credits people in the shop as "at the top of their game."
"To work here, you have to be a hard working and conscientious guy," said Gerard Mortillaro, co-owner of Gasoline Alley, NYC. "Generally, anybody with a military background has those qualities."

Cardone is not the only military tie in the shop either. Gerard Mortillaro also had a major influence from his father, Sgt. Maj. Louis F. Mortillaro, USA. Mortillaro, who obviously is a proud son, went on about a lifetime career that spanned the Army Air Corps, North Africa and Europe with civilian governmental service to follow.

Discovery Channel, which in this case is accurately named, brought this already famous shop that is tucked into a side street warehouse area, into the limelight. Hits on the website (gasolinealleynyc) reached a record high. "The show has brought people by and the phone has not stopped ringing," said Cardone.

And when asked about his future, he said, "I'm happy right here."
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Originally published by Don V of ChoppersApparel.com: www.choppersapparel.com/indianlarry/info/index.html

Suzuki GSX-R1000 25th Anniversary Edition 2010

A special limited edition commemorating the 25th anniversary of the GSX-R series, adorned with a distinctive body and frame color design, special graphics on its fairing, mufflers, wheel rims and ignition key, and a serial number plate. Join us in the quarter century celebration of the GSX-R series. The legend continues. GSX-R1000 "25th Anniversary Edition" Special

2010 Daytona Bike Week, Feb. 26 to March 7

I just love this photo of Indian Larry with Kimmy Cruz - 5 years later, we are all missing him... going into Daytona Bike Week 2010.

Daytona Bike Week in 14 days and the motel rooms are almost all booked. This is a good sign for a great rally week... and a great rally season!!




You can find the "almost famous" Kimmy Cruz bartending, nights at the long-bar outside Froggy's on Main Street -- and every day taking thousands of photographs all over Daytona Bike Week -- Feb. 26 to March 7, 2010. 

Kimmy Cruz will be at the Dealers Expo Show in Indy this weekend, Feb. 13 & 14th.

Look for her at the Samson Exhaust Booth.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - David

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See David on his 2004 Kawasaki VN2000. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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