Battistinis, Calling all Harley Davidson riders . . . . .

Battistinis, Calling all Harley Davidson riders . . . . .

Tomorrow is February and as much as it is still rather fresh outside its about time you started to think about getting that bike ready for the season ahead! With that the case we have wrote down 10 reasons why we think you should try us, and remember of you are a member of the New Forest HOG you have the added benefit of 10% discount off of all parts, clothing and ‘Rockers Cafe’ food.

10 REASONS TO TRY US . . .

- Harley Davidson Qualified Technicians!

- Great Instore ‘Rockers’ Cafe!

- Huge stock of ‘Genuine’ and ‘Aftermarket’ parts & accessories!

- Wide selection of clothing and riding apparel!

- Harley M.O.T’S, Servicing and Customisation!

- Massive stock of NEW & USED Harley’s for sale!

- Easy to find main road location!

- Free Breakfasts with all services while you wait!

- Competitive prices!

- Friendly and helpful staff!

Remember that the Battistinis Custom Centre incorporating the ‘Rockers Cafe’ is open:

Mon to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00 pm

Sunday: Pre-arranged events only. (See in store for posters)

Battistinis UK Ltd

Battistinis Custom Centre

1172-1180 Christchurch Road

Bournemouth,

Dorset, BH7 6DY

England

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 437400

Email: sales@battistinis.co.uk

Website: www.battistinis.co.uk

Blog: www.battistinis.blogspot.com

Battistinis, 1940’s/50’s stroll classes . . . . . .

Battistinis, 1940’s/50’s stroll classes . . . . . .

So anyone who dropped into the shop over the weekend may have thought that they were not in a bike shop at all but more like they had stepped back in time and stepped into a 1950’s dance hall. In truth you had! We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended the stroll workshops in the showroom on Saturday that were held by Miss Annie from www.kittykatcabaretclub.co.uk

The stroll class proved so popular that more classes are already planned in the very near future, if you want to know more and to make sure that you don’t miss the next class simply contact Miss Annie at annie@kittykatcabaretclub.co.uk

Talking about ‘Retro Revival’ we are already in the final two week countdown to our most anticipated Retro Revival yet, ‘The Valentines Special’ . Word on the street is that tickets are selling fast and that word is exactly true as we have had once again had a huge amount of support! Posters can be seen at various venues and shops with tickets currently available in store or from www.battistinis.eventbrite.com

We are ensuring that the new venue is exactly what you have become accustom to at all of the previous ‘retro revival’ evenings! However this time round the hotrods, classics, customs and bikes really will be taking a slice of the action! As summer is on its way the new venue allows the outside happenings to be as much of the evening as the great music and performances that we have planned inside! All that is left for us to do is name the rather special cocktails that we have put together! Any name suggestions are welcomed, email ideas to promo@battistinis.co.uk and if we use your suggestion we will have a cold one waiting for you at the bar!

We simply cannot wait, roll on the 12^th.

Remember that the Battistinis Custom Centre incorporating the ‘Rockers Cafe’ is open:

Mon to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00 pm

Sunday: Pre-arranged events only. (See in store for posters)

Battistinis UK Ltd

Battistinis Custom Centre

1172-1180 Christchurch Road

Bournemouth,

Dorset, BH7 6DY

England

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 437400

Email: sales@battistinis.co.uk

Website: www.battistinis.co.uk

Blog: www.battistinis.blogspot.com

Battistinis, Soulcraft bicycle frames . . . . . .

Battistinis, Soulcraft bicycle frames . . . . . .

Some things are good but in truth sometimes other things can just be that much better! From time to time we all like undertaking a bit of ‘hammer bashing’ in the workshop but in truth when we see things that show the true aspect of engineering excellence its just way way way to hard to turn your back on them!

Filmmaker Michael John Evans sets out to visually portray “the zone” which one enters when their craft is honed. Yes we may build custom motosickles but when we saw this video of Sean Walling, owner of Soulcraft, building another one of his top notch custom steel bicycle frames we had to post it on this very blog.

This short film documents Sean’s fabrication methods: a well choreographed dance of experience and muscle memory producing a seemingly effortless ode to process.
From Steel: invites the viewer into Sean’s machine shop for an up close and personal look at the work that results in yet another awesome Soulcraft.

FROM STEEL: The Making of a Soulcraft from michael evans on Vimeo.

Remember that the Battistinis Custom Centre incorporating the ‘Rockers Cafe’ is open:

Mon to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00 pm

Sunday: Pre-arranged events only. (See in store for posters)

Battistinis UK Ltd

Battistinis Custom Centre

1172-1180 Christchurch Road

Bournemouth,

Dorset, BH7 6DY

England

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 437400

Email: sales@battistinis.co.uk

Website: www.battistinis.co.uk

Blog: www.battistinis.blogspot.com

Battistinis, Verona 2011 Custonm Bike show . . . . .

As we have said before, for more years than we can remember we have headed south to the mighty Verona Custom motorcycle Expo. This year was no different and currently the mega photo download is commencing so watch this space! Until we get all the shots organised we have this little web edit that we have just put together!Enjoy

Battistinis, Steve McQueen Husqvarna is for sale . . . . .

Battistinis, Steve McQueen Husqvarna is for sale . . . . .

Looking for a bike this year, well if you are feeling a little flush maybe this Husky may tick the boxes!

Following Bonhams’ highly successful inaugural motorcycle sale in Las Vegas earlier this month – where approximately 200 motorcycles brought buyers and sellers together from around the world for a sales total exceeding $2.5 million, the world’s leading auctioneers of motor vehicles is proud to announce its third annual auction at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering.

Hosted on May 14th at Quail Lodge in Carmel, California, Bonhams’ sale of “Exceptional Motorcycles & Related Memorabilia” will include what is understood to be the very motorcycle featured on the front cover of the August 1971 issue of Sports Illustrated being ridden by none other than “The King of Cool,” Steve McQueen.

The 1971 Husqvarna 400 was originally purchased from the Steve McQueen Estate Sale in 1984 at Harrah’s Auto Collection in Las Vegas. In addition to its title of former owner, authentic documentation and immortal association, the Swedish-made dirt bike – which son Chad McQueen reportedly said was his father’s favorite off-road brand – comes with a wooden trunk of accessories as owned by McQueen. Other McQueen ephemera will be offered at the sale including numerous racing trophies won by this legend of the silver screen. A call for consignments is being issued for the upcoming May auction where sellers can expect interest from clientele from around the globe. Sellers interested in consigning a motorcycle to this mid-May auction can call 415-391-4000 or e-mail usacars@bonhams.com. (picture copyright Sports Illustrated)

Remember that the Battistinis Custom Centre incorporating the ‘Rockers Cafe’ is open:

Mon to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00 pm

Sunday: Pre-arranged events only. (See in store for posters)

Battistinis UK Ltd

Battistinis Custom Centre

1172-1180 Christchurch Road

Bournemouth,

Dorset, BH7 6DY

England

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 437400

Email: sales@battistinis.co.uk

Website: www.battistinis.co.uk

Blog: www.battistinis.blogspot.com

Battistinis, Arlen Ness Catalogue Roadking . . . . .

Battistinis, Arlen Ness Catalogue Roadking . . . . .

It really does not matter how you cut it! Bike after bike, part after part, when Arlen Ness puts together a new masterpiece they always come out so clean and original!

Take for example this catalog RoadKing project that the boys and ladies over in San Fran, U.S.A. have just put together!

In Arlen Ness’s very own words:

“This project started with the idea of building a bitchin' RoadKing using only our 2011 Ness bolt-on catalog parts. This project shows that anyone can pick up the 2011 Ness catalog and build their custom Bagger without the custom fabrication. This King features our new for 11' Down-N-Out saddlebags and fender kit. We set the standard for stretched saddlebags back in the 90's so we figured we would raise the bar again. These bags and fender are 6" longer than our Big Bags and feature a patent pending taper for a new clean look and an extra 2" of ground clearance.

We also tossed on our innovative windshield skin to give the bike the full fairing look at a fraction of the cost. It bolts to the stock windshield points, drastically improves styling, and installs in minutes. Our black engraved series of parts can be seen from the wheels to the bag latches and stands out well with the white base coat. We also bolted on our Retro boards and shifter/brake kit to step up the foot control section. Take a look at the pictures to see many more Ness products featured....”

All of these parts alongside so many many more are all available through us, call us today on (01202) 437400

Remember that the Battistinis Custom Centre incorporating the ‘Rockers Cafe’ is open:

Mon to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00 pm

Sunday: Pre-arranged events only. (See in store for posters)

Battistinis UK Ltd

Battistinis Custom Centre

1172-1180 Christchurch Road

Bournemouth,

Dorset, BH7 6DY

England

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 437400

Email: sales@battistinis.co.uk

Website: www.battistinis.co.uk

Blog: www.battistinis.blogspot.com

Battistinis, Remember Remember Retro Revival. . . . . .

Battistinis, Remember Remember Retro Revival. . . . . .

Remember Remember Retro Revival!!!! Its only now a couple of weeks away and god dam is it shaping to be the best one yet! We just happened to go to a Rock ‘n’ Roll event the other night in the very same venue that we have moved the event to and in truth if our event is half as good as what occured there the other evening we are in for a real treat rest assured!

Tickets are STRICTLY LIMITED and priced at £12 each (including a choice of food from our all new 50’s inspired menu) and are available in-store at the Battistinis Custom Centre & selected ticket outlets from Thursday 13^th Jan or online as of NOW!

>>> CLICK HERE TO BUY YOU TICKET ONLINE <<<

Remember that the Battistinis Custom Centre incorporating the ‘Rockers Cafe’ is open:

Mon to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00 pm

Sunday: Pre-arranged events only. (See in store for posters)

Battistinis UK Ltd

Battistinis Custom Centre

1172-1180 Christchurch Road

Bournemouth,

Dorset, BH7 6DY

England

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 437400

Email: sales@battistinis.co.uk

Website: www.battistinis.co.uk

Blog: www.battistinis.blogspot.com

Battistinis, Welcomes Anna to the family . . . . . .

Battistinis, Welcomes Anna to the family . . . . . .

A new year brings a new start for all. The same is the case for us here with us proud to welcome into the family our newest member of staff, Anna Collins! Anna has joined the team here to help with everyone’s parts and accessories needs being also our very own off-road specialist and becoming our off-road marketing manager and yes before you ask she does know a thing or two about bikes! Before we hear you shout ‘off-road’ as for those of you that don’t know we are not just all about the chops, bobbers and customs here!

Anna has raced motocross for the previous 16 years since she was nine both at a regional and national level! Along the way she also became The National British downhill mountainbike race Champion in 2001.

Anna brings a slice of glamour and fame to the shop having quite literally traded in working for Elton John to work for us and service your needs. Other Interests Anna loves are surfing, skateboarding, wakeboarding, her massive pick-up truck and stoking her ferret. Obviously Anna is also a keen ferret owner!

Call Anna today on +44(0)1202 437400

Remember that the Battistinis Custom Centre incorporating the ‘Rockers Cafe’ is open:

Mon to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00 pm

Sunday: Pre-arranged events only. (See in store for posters)

Battistinis UK Ltd

Battistinis Custom Centre

1172-1180 Christchurch Road

Bournemouth,

Dorset, BH7 6DY

England

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 437400

Email: sales@battistinis.co.uk

Website: www.battistinis.co.uk

Blog: www.battistinis.blogspot.com

Battistinis, Red Bull Mini Drome . . . . . .

Battistinis, Red Bull Mini Drome . . . . . .

We like things that are a little bit different from the norm and break the mould! Well when we heard about the Red Bull Mini Drome we were rather intrigued that’s for sure! Happening on 15^th JanThe Red Bull Mini Drome, supported by Charge Bikes, took place last weekend and what a great day it was.

Hundreds of cyclists from all over descended on York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. They all came to watch the crazy cyclists negotiate the tiny velodrome as fast as they could. The venue is used for Boxing matches and it was destined to see more battle that night. Watch out Chris Hoy is all that we can say!

A full review of this great event is on the Charge Bikes website by simply

>>> CLICKING HERE <<<

Remember that the Battistinis Custom Centre incorporating the ‘Rockers Cafe’ is open:

Mon to Friday: 8.30am – 5.30 pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 5.00 pm

Sunday: Pre-arranged events only. (See in store for posters)

Battistinis UK Ltd

Battistinis Custom Centre

1172-1180 Christchurch Road

Bournemouth,

Dorset, BH7 6DY

England

Telephone: +44 (0)1202 437400

Email: sales@battistinis.co.uk

Website: www.battistinis.co.uk

Blog: www.battistinis.blogspot.com