Way back in April I mentioned this book, The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century, as a good way to understand the new global business environment. With Chinese growth, GM cutting 30,000 employees and all of the other happenings, everyone else is reading the book now, too. It's #4 on Amazon. As I said back then, good book. I recommend it. … [Read more...]
Arlen Ness building production bikes
Arlen Ness, the King of Choppers, is moving into new territory. Arlen Ness is now producing three different bikes for regular production, the Low Liner, the Speed Liner and the High Liner. The new bikes will be priced at $44,900, about $15,000 less than a custom but you'll be able to add your own selection of Ness custom parts to turn it into a unique bike even with a … [Read more...]
El Paso motorcycle thefts
First Orlando, Florida, now El Paso, Texas. Motorcycle thefts are on going big time. Now, notice any similarities here? Texas: Motorcycle thefts this year are more than double of last year's total. This year, as of Nov. 20, there have been 87 motorcycle thefts -- 80 were sport motorcycles and 60 were stolen from apartment complexes, the Auto Theft Task Force reported. … [Read more...]
Free Vespa scooters – sort of
Free giveaways are always nice. Lately some of the car makers have started giving away free gas when you buy one of their cars. Nice idea, it might be enough to close the deal when you're not quite sure. Well what if you're selling big ticket items like houses and condos? A little free gas won't cut it so how about a free scooter? Save gas every day plus easy parking in the big … [Read more...]
Old motorcycle auctions
The picture in your mind has you noticing an old barn back off the road a ways. You strike up a conversation with the owner and he shows you around and there inside the barn is an old Brough Superior or Matchless, maybe an early Harley Davidson which he's willing to part with for a song. Yeah, that's the dream, but in reality most of those old bikes have been scooped up by … [Read more...]
Ilmor Engineering to build MotoGP engine
Ilmor Engineering, famous for racing engines used in both CART and Formula 1 racing is developing an 800cc, 75 degree V4 engine with pneumatic valves and a rev limit in the 17-18k range for the 2007 MotoGP season when the new downsized engine rules take effect. Engines will be available for lease to various racing teams. Dyno testing followed by track testing will begin in the … [Read more...]
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