My story about the Harley Davidson strike led to an interesting exchange about dealers getting a backlog of bikes in their inventory they did not want in the first place. It happens all the time and results when dealers must order a particular mix of motorcycles, across the company’s product line rather than just the specific models the dealer is sure to sell. This sounds … [Read more...]
The Kneeslider Sunday Updates
Interesting updates and additional information related to earlier stories: When writing about the Harley Davidson strike, I said the interruption of motorcycle shipments caused by the strike might be a convenient way of reducing the backlog of unsold inventory, something the union might not have considered. Although a comment took me to task for this idea, it seems at least … [Read more...]
Brand New J A Prestwich Engines and Parts
If you're familiar with a whole range of older motorcycles like the Brough Superior or vehicles like the old Morgan 3 wheelers, you're probably also familiar with the J.A. Prestwich engines that graced these old machines. They were gorgeous pushrod singles and V-twins built during the first half of the twentieth century and used for both road going and racing purposes. So … [Read more...]
Shelby Motorcycle Built by Rucker Performance
Carroll Shelby, the man who stuffed a big American V8 into the AC sports car and created the sensational AC Cobra, has teamed with Rucker Performance to create the Shelby Motorcycle. The motorcycle will be powered by the recently introduced American made S&S X-Wedge V-Twin engine. The 128 cubic inch X-Wedge produces 150 horsepower and in this application will have a power to … [Read more...]
Vincent Black Shadow Built from All New Parts
The Vincent Owners Club Spares Company located in Lymm, Cheshire UK, has built a brand new Vincent Black Shadow from all new parts available through their shop. Engine, frame, everything is brand new. The new Black Shadow has been officially handed over to the Vincent Owners Club and after appearing in a few shows, the bike will be offered for sale to members of the … [Read more...]
Custom Builders Should Sell Complete Parts Kits
Roland Sands Design has a new 2007 catalog out and he has some interesting parts and pieces for sale. There's a Vintage Body Kit for changing a Harley Davidson Softail into a customized Bobber. Most of it looks pretty much bolt on, you just have to paint, powder coat or chrome it to your taste. Drag Specialties has a bike in their current magazine ads with all of the RSD parts … [Read more...]
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