Posts Tagged ‘bikeshow’

Daytona 2012 — Chillin’ at Willie’s Old School Chopper Show

// March 20th, 2012 // No Comments » // Events, Places Willie's Tropical Tattoo

[Ormond Beach, FL] — You never know who you’ll run into at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show at Daytona Bike Week.  From celebrities of the motorcycle world — Willie G. for example — to custom bike builders, to just plain folk, everyone makes the annual pilgrimage to Willie’s. Plaques and trophies are awarded …read more…

Shake, Rumble, and Roll — World’s Largest V-8 Motorcycle Parade

// March 10th, 2011 // 16 Comments » // Places V-8

Daytona Beach, FL — An old beer commercial featured the tagline, “Why ask why?” When it comes to mounting a V-8 engine in a motorcycle frame, I guess if you have to ask “Why?” you just wouldn’t understand. “There’s no substitute for horsepower” might be one answer. Or perhaps you just want to be noticed …read more…

Knuckles, Shovels, and Pans, oh my!

// December 7th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Events Bike show

There is an undeniable charm to classic motorcycle technology and styling.  For better or worse, “they just don’t make ‘em like they used to:”  foot clutches, hand shifters, and kick starters come to mind. Classics like Harley Knuckleheads, Panheads and Shovelheads.  Indian Chiefs. The Flying Merkel  (well, maybe that’s not a marque that immediately comes …read more…