Editor Down But Not OutAs many of you may know, Courtney Halowell recently came aboard as editor of STREET CHOPPER and HOT ROD'S BIKE-WORKS. He's quickly become a beloved and integral part of our team, so it shocked us as much as anyone else when he was struck by a sudden illness. We are keeping the magazines going in his absence, but he's unfortunately accumulated some very high medical bills. The industry is rallying around him to help pay off those bills via donations and an auction. Keep an eye on www.streetchopperweb.com and www.bikernet.com for more information, or e-mail donations4tito@johnsonsgarage.com.
Harley-Davidosn Steals The Show At Daytona Bike Week 2007
Harley-Davidson Motor Company surpassed records and marked a few firsts at Daytona Bike Week 2007, held in Daytona Beach, FL, from March 3-10, 2007.
The Harley-Davidson Indoor Show at the Ocean Center saw a record 48,000 visitors, and Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) representatives handed out more than 14,000 pins to H.O.G. members. Harley-Davidson and Buell gave a combined 9,878 total demo rides over the eight-day period, a 25-percent increase over the total demo rides at Daytona 2006. Also, Daytona Bike Week 2007 marked the first event for the redesigned Harley-Davidson Traveling Museum.
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts also raised more than $150,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during Bike Week 2007. H-D-sponsored activities for MDA included the "Bankers Auction," the Willie G. Davidson pledge ride to Daytona, the Harley-Davidson Ride-In Show, and the MDA public auction, as well as selling pins and raffle tickets for a customized '07 Fat Boy.
On Wednesday, March 7, custom Harleys filled the streets outside the Ocean Center for the annual Ride-In Show. Owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycles from around the world entered this contest to prove their bike is the best in its class. When the winners were asked what they would buy with their $500 cash prize, most of them said, "More chrome!"
If you missed any of the excitement, log onto www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/Events/Daytona.jsp for photos, info, and an entertaining Daytona Daily section that features Jessica Craker taking her mic to the streets and covering bikes, people, parts, and the racing action at the Speedway.
'06 Museum Bike Winner
Last year's Retro Panhead, built by J&P Cycles for the National Motorcycle Museum (and featured in HOT BIKE, Vol. 38, No. 7, 2006), was won by Mike Seneski of Palmdale, CA. Pictured here is Mike as the bike was delivered to his house. Mike bought the ticket via mail order on November 29, 2006, for the December drawing. He mailed in a postcard purchasing the six tickets for $25.
Check out this year's knucklehead bike on p. 72, and enter to win. Even if you don't win the bike, the Museum benefits from every entry.