Jun 18, 2011

I’m not a real fan of gambling and Vegas might be great for some, but clearly not for me.  We left Vegas late Wednesday night and apparently hotels outside of Vegas are frowned upon.  So we drove for at least 60 miles looking for a hotel.  Let me just give you the benefit of something I just learned, if there is a 2-car garage sized casino attached to...

Jun 15, 2011

In this day and time, having tools and resources available at ones disposal (and using them) is the difference between success and failure.  One new tool that can definitely help business owners in the moto-industry is the new Built Magazine.  This Bi-Monthly magazine highlights products, tools and services vital to professionals by using real world stories,...

Jun 10, 2011

This is the introductory feature from Harold Grissom as he recalls his first Stampede in 2009. I literally pulled the newly built bike off the rack and headed west. All for the quest of winning the Horse Stampede IV cross country race (you win nothing, but the pride in knowing you won). The year was 2009 and I had been planning for over a year of building an...

Jun 8, 2011

A journalist, aftermarket leader, roadracer, motorcycle builder and a motocross promoter will all be inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame this fall. The five were named over the past four weeks, and all will be honored at the 2011 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 18 during the American Motorcyclist Association Legend & Champions weekend at the...

In an effort to answer the question “Is Route 66 Dead” Christian Gideon and a few friend embarked on a noble project. A multimedia project to draw more young people to the “Mother Road”. As Christian puts it “Our goal is to show a generation of young Americans how beautiful this country is when you leave the interstates, suburbs,...

May 27, 2011

A few years ago i had the privilege of being on a panel of speakers at the V-Twin expo with other industry people and met one of the industries cornerstones.  Keith Ball. A guy i’d not met in person (but had spoken a few times over the phone with) and who i have to admit i’ve admired for year. Granted it’s no “man crush” or...