hey say, “Spring has sprung,” although as I wrote this it was raining at my house in California and snowing in Ohio. But for the most part, the riding season is upon us, and outdoor events and rallies are happening around the country.
     The Granddaddy of all motorcycle events, of course, is Daytona and we’ve got a fun Bike Week Report in this issue that chronicles some of this year’s action. One thing about Bike Week is not just how it has grown over the years, but also how the “hot spots” has been changing in the Daytona Beach area. It used to be that the Harley crowd congregated over at Main Street during Bike Week (and still does). Then Miller’s custom shop became a popular spot (and still is). When Daytona Harley-Davidson built their new store in town, they set up a large rally and show site there for riders to hang out and it has become so popular that they’ve run out of places to put everyone. The big news this year at Bike Week was the announcement that Daytona Harley-Davidson is building a new store on the north end of town and the site will have a huge open space that will be used for a new mega-show. There were discussions all week about who will stay where they are, and who will move north? We’ll provide more details on all that later this year, but there is no question that there will be one more place to be and be seen during Bike Week 2006.
     If the bike on our front cover looks a bit familiar, you’re right. That spectacular-looking custom was built last year by Paul Yaffe for Supertrapp to showcase the new line of exhaust pipes he is designing for them and it has been featured in some ads lately. The bike belongs right now to Supertrapp, but by this time next year it will belong to some lucky dealer who will win it in the company’s dealer sweepstakes. Don’t miss out on a chance to call the bike yours. The details are on page 26.
     Yes, the Supertrapp bike is a great looking machine. But what about the guy that built it? We have a profile in this issue on Paul Yaffe, one of today’s superstars from the world of bike builders. He’s built a great business based around the ideas that pop into his head.
And speaking of builders, how about that great looking Drag Specialties FatBook Project Bike built by CC Cycle’s Tony Cenzi? Tony’s bike has a great look. If you’ve got customers looking for something like that, tell ’em you can make them one! You will find the whole story and complete parts list beginning on page 44.
     We’ve also got an inside look in this issue at Johnny C of LA Choppers, and the Martin Brothers (Joe and Jason). These guys are all “old school” veterans who have also figured out how to take what they learn on the road and build it into a new product or design.
Paul Yaffe, Tony Cenzi, Johnny C, Joe and Jason Martin. There are many years of motorcycle riding experience covered here, so when these guys come up with a design or product you can be confident they know a bit about what they are talking about. Isn’t it great that Drag Specialties brings it all together for you?
     Ride safe.