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.

Unknown ww2 bikes and NSU

Whats this unknown ww2 bike above ? NSU? DKW?

Try to identify this unusual ww2 bike, the bike below looks like a NSU.

Keep sending me fotos...

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.

Epic Beard Man

In case you've missed one of the most covered news stories this year.

This guy is all over Youtube.

Tom Slick - AKA Vietnam Tom - AKA Epic Beard Man.

Milking his 15 minutes.

Biltwell Struts

Biltwell struts? Yes, you read right.  Biltwell does not only make helmets, among many other things, but hardtail struts as well.  I finally got some time in the garage over the weekend and I managed to make a little progress on my bike.  It's almost March, and before you know it Spring will be here.  With that being said - I figured I should try and get my bike done before riding season hits us here in Canada.  I still have a few things I need to do, or want to do.  Ill try and get the 'needs' out of the way first.

A few things I need to do:
- Install Biltwell struts. Check.
- Install new 'No School Choppers' licence plate/bracket. Check.
- Wire 'No School Chopper' licence plate lights. Wiring is something im not comfortable with.  I'll most likely take my bike down to the shop and get them to wire it correctly once I'm finished with everything else.
- Install new bullet led brake lights and signal lights.  I need to find some proper mounting position which won't be an issue, but again I'm hit with another wiring issue...
- Measure, cut, chop, grind, paint and install new rear fender.  This is a big job to do.  If I measure wrong or make a wrong cut then I'm effed.  I have one fender. Im not ordering a new one. Once its cut and measured properly then Im gonna give painting a shot.  Again - something Ive never done before. Its not rocket science.
- Cut rear fender struts.  This is going to impact my rear fender.  I have to align my fender correctly and not cut to much off the struts or I will lose my mounting area.  Being that I've never done this before I could really eff my rear end up.  Shouldnt be to hard.
- Install new headlight w/bracket.
- Wrap exhaust.  Im gonna try and do that this coming weekend.  This will give my bike a real cool look.  Having a 2-into-1 exhaust will be a bit of a challenge as well.  Im wrapping it with a bright white wrap, rather then the black wrap that I was originally planning on.

Other then all that - Im golden.

Here's a few pics of my new Biltwell struts and my new licence plate.

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®.

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.

Opposed twins,boxer style airheads;1942 Harley Davidson XA , BMW 750/275 ,Zundapp KS750 ,Indian 841

Indian 841 civilian style by Terry Krumm.

Indin 841, desert service

Zundapp KS750

BMW 750/275

Harley Davidson XA.

Indian and HD make use of the rear drive from trans to rear wheel and opposed cylinder technology of BMW and Zundapp.

HD never again uses this design, Indian ceases manufacture in 1953, short lived production.

Interesting to compare the designs. Not good in crashes w/out crash bars, cylinders absorb impact rendering motorcycle out of commission.

2010 Ducati Monster 1100 Pictures

2010 Ducati Monster 1100 Picture

2010 Ducati Monster 1100 Motorcycle

2010 Ducati Monster 1100 Black Series

2010 Aprilia Mana 850 Wallpapers

2010 Aprilia Mana 850 Picture

2010 Aprilia Mana 850 Red Edition

2010 Aprilia Mana 850 Black

2010 Aprilia Mana 850 White Series

2010 KTM 1190 RC8

2010 KTM 1190 RC8 Side Action View

2010 KTM 1190 RC8 Motorcycle

2010 KTM 1190 RC8 Sport Bike

2010 KTM 1190 RC8 Picture