For 2007, Harley-Davidson introduces a new 1584cc engine for all its Big Twin models, plus a 50th-Anniversary Sportster, a new Fat Boy, Softail Custom, Night Rod and racing-style V-Rod.
Fans from Across the Pond
Here is a pic of my Kawasaki Nomad with the new pipes, great looks and great sound, very good!
-Jan Talmon
Metric Thunder Helps Build Your Custom Dream Bike
The joy of owning a cruiser is making it your own. At Team Metric Thunder we build custom bikes to represent the company and help enthusiasts just like you build motorcycles that embody your values and personality. Continued »
Oasys Mobile is turning celebrity snafus into irreverent ring tones for cell phones.
Oasys’ first “ScandalTone” depicts Mel Gibson’s profanity-laden tirade after his drunken-driving arrest in July. Its second spoofs party girl Paris Hilton’s Continued »
Rock Star and Biker Dude Kid Rock tied the knot with Pamela Anderson on July 29, 2006 aboard a yacht near the posh French Riviera town.
According to Las Vega Review-Journal, Kid Rock road Anderson on his custom motorcycle to a gravel highway strip in the desert south of Las Vegas. There, pal Uncle Kracker, wearing an Elvis jumpsuit Continued »
SUPERIOR, WI - AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis. announces the introduction of its new Ea Motorcycle Oil Filter line featuring advanced full synthetic nanofiber technology.
25th Anniversary Event Highlights Include Fall Ride, Plant Tours and Demo Rides
MILWAUKEE (Sept. 13, 2006) – The Harley-Davidson Motor Company will host the 2006 Tomahawk Open House and Fall Ride activities on September 14 - 17, 2006 at its Tomahawk Operations in Tomahawk, Wis.
American Motorcycles stamps kick-starts Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, SD - The first of 85 million classic “American Motorcycles” commemorative stamps, guaranteed to cross the country for just 39 cents, started their journey by kick-starting the 66th Anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally today.
AMD’s 3rd annual 2006 Official World Championship was successfully staged to widespread industry acclaim during the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota at the beginning of August this year.
Japanese Builder Wins 2006 Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building
After a three year stint as Editor of Roadbike Magazine, Jessica Prokup is leaving the magazine to assume a key leadership role with the Motorcycle Industry Council. She has been a great supporter of Metric Thunder over the years and we’ll miss her at RoadBike. Congratulations and we look forward to a future Thunder Radio interview with you when you’ve settled in at the MIC!
-Thunder Bob
Last Post about the LA Calendar Show!
After Event Party - September 17, 2006 in Vegas
Metric Revolution is in Las Vegas, baby! If you haven’t already booked your tickets, you’ll want to get them now as the rooms are almost gone!
Yvonne makes her home in Julian, Ca. Continued »
At Metric Thunder we see a lot of enthusiasts looking to adjust seat height. Continued »
Billy Lane, who has appeared on the Discovery Channel’s “Biker Build-Off” and “Monster Garage,” was injured in a head-on traffic accident that killed Continued »
WESTWOOD, Mass. — LoJack Corporation , the leading provider of tracking and recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced that stolen motorcycles equipped with the LoJack For Motorcycles recovery system have led police to uncover 37 motorcycle theft rings and arrest 12 criminals in the first six months of 2006.
Metric Thunder Sponsored motorcycle goes 350.884 MPH on the Bonneville Salt Flats - Continued »
Hey Thunder Bob…
I have a 2004 VN1600 Classic (White Fleck). Several months ago my Rottweiler used the stock tail lights as a chew toy. (plastic) Continued »
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC: Indian Motorcycle Company is pleased to announce that it will be revving up its engine in a new home. After carefully reviewing location options throughout the United States, Indian has selected a factory in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Continued »
Metric Thunder’s T-Bike 2 - Pre-Sturgis ‘05 Photo Shoot
Need more details on the bike or part list? Then Continued »
Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Wins Best in Class in Sturgis
Team Metric Thunder took one of the hardest motorycles to customize and bult this lovely red sled. Follow along with the Phase 1 build that lead to a Trophy at Sturgis. Continued »
For the Guy/Gal That Has Everyhing - Get Your Chopper Computer
The folks at Colorado-based Chopper Computers design cases that look like sexed up choppers, complete with custom paint jobs and, by the look of this photo, your very own motorcycle mama. (You will need to supply the honey.)
LAS VEGAS, September 9, 2006 — More than 40,000 bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country are gearing up for the sixth annual Las Vegas BikeFest, a national motorcycle rally and expo that returns to Sin City September 14 - 17, 2006.
We’ve always had a great time at Las Vegas Bike Fest and this year looks like it will be exciting too!
Las Vegas Bike Fest Final
I’ve made great friends with the crew of Metric Revolution. Click here to listen to a Thunder Radio interview we set up a few weeks ago with Danielle Spandau.
Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles and Billy Lane square off in a Biker Build Off contest. Russell talks about his Continued »
Billy Lane of Choppers Inc. fame dismounted his chopper and came back to a bike you can roast a marshmallow on.
