H-D Styling Chief, Willie G. Davidson announces retirement
Retire, yes, let it go, not so much—after nearly 50 years as head of styling, Willie G. Davidson is retiring from Harley-Davidson April 30, 2012, but he will continue his involvement with the company as an ambassador at motorcycle rallies and events, and through special design projects as Chief Styling Officer Emeritus.
One of Texas’ best wildflower rides: Willow City Loop
Whenever we've asked for readers' favorites for wildflower roads, the Willow City Loop never fails to make the favorites list. For riders out there who've not yet made this trip, and even those who have, this year's wildflower show should be spectacular.
Wet, mild winter brings early spring wildflowers to Texas
Unless we get an ugly, hard freeze that nips spring in the bud, so to speak, 2012 is shaping up into a fabulous spring for wildflower rides. So get ready to dust off your camera and shake off the winter blues and see the blues, bluebonnets that is, and all of the other wildflowers Texas is famous for.
Machine Guns Vegas serves menu of a different caliber
"Where the ultra lounge meets the gun range," the website reads in all caps. I'm not sure why this didn't happen in Texas first, but the people who are opening Machine Guns Vegas tell us that they'll have "fully trained ‘Gun waitresses’ to provide you with a cocktail of gun cocktails at Machine Guns Vegas." Because you wouldn't a partially trained "gun waitress" now would you?
Erik Buell signs R&D deal with India’s Hero MotoCorp
If you wondered what happened to Erik Buell after the demise of Buell in 2009 under The Motor Company ownership, here's your answer—he's gone east, Far East, for another alliance with a big company.
Broad Kawasaki Ninja recall: 10R & 6R ’08-’12
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 NINJA ZX-10R, AND 2009-2012 NINJA ZX-6R motorcycles manufactured from Dec. 14, 2007 through July 26, 2011.
100-Octane, ethanol-free gas by the can
If you've been following the ethanol/E10 gas story as it relates to its impact on motorcycles, you may be interested to learn that VP Racing Fuels has just unveiled an ethanol-free 100-octane unleaded gasoline called T4.
HOG Chapters raise more than $160k for the USO
Harley-Davidson issued a challenge to local H.O.G. chapters to each collect $500 or more, and more than 200 chapters, along with dealerships from coast to coast, rose to the challenge to help raise the money to support the USO and U.S. troops stationed overseas.
Ducati recalls some ’12 Monsters & ’11-12 Hypermotard
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles manufactured from Jun 25, 2011, through November 30, 2011.
Suzuki recalls certain 2012 V-Stroms & Burgmans
Suzuki is recalling certain 2012 AN400, AN650, and DL650s due to a brake switch failure that will prevent the bikes from starting.
Texas F1 Track, Circuit of the Americas is staffing up
Fans of Formula 1 and other world-class racing series finally coming to the States will be glad to hear that the Circuit of the Americas organization is staffing up with some heavyweight sports entertainment executive -types to run, promote and manage the track.
Safety Sphere in attractive inmate orange
We submit for your perusal this animation of a concept for a motorcycle safety product. According to the segment's opening text "Here is a solution to reduce the gravity of wounds caused by a motorcycle accident."
Ducati Pikes Peak Hill Climb Short Film
Ducati North America has produced a short film about the 2011 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. If you're a fan of the Ducati brand and can ignore the over-the-top, reality-show style narration...
