The suit was alleging that Harley-Davidson sold more than 12,000 motorcycles not covered by a certification ensuring the engines meet federal standards, according to a statement from the EPA. The suit also accused the company of selling 340,000 after-market engine tuners that, once installed, “caused motorcycles to emit higher amounts of certain air pollutants than […]
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Harley-Davidson Settles US Government Lawsuit Over Numerous EPA Violations
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Legal.Driving lights For Harley-Davidson And Victory Models
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Light the way to enhanced nighttime riding and visibility with new Kuryakyn fairing-mounted driving light kits for select Harley-Davidson® and Victory® baggers. Powerful DOT-compliant H3 halogen bulbs offer intense, focused illumination, while sharp factory-styled housings provide an additional upgrade in style. Fairing-Mounted Driving Lights w/ Turn Signals for Harley. These Kuryakyn Fairing-Mounted Driving Lights with […]
Harley-Davidson Unveiled 27 Custom Motorcycles Inspired By Iconic Marvel Characters
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Inspired by some of the most powerful and iconic Marvel characters ever to grace a comic book, Harley Davidson and Marvel have revealed 27 custom motorcycles, each one uniquely designed to reflect the personality and traits of a Marvel Super Hero. For example, a Thor-inspired Breakout Softail, a Black Widow-inspired Iron 883 Sportster, a Groot-inspired […]
S&S Cycle Adds Savannah Rose To Marketing Team As Social Media Coordinator
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Editorial.S&S Cycle of Viola, Wisconsin welcomes Savannah Rose in the newly expanded position of Social Media Coordinator. Savannah is an avid rider, not afraid to wrench and a market leader in the evolving digital media environment. Savannah brings a renewed enthusiasm and diverse skill set to S&S. In addition to being well versed in digital […]
A blonde gets home from work early and hears strange noises coming from the bedroom. She rushes upstairs only to find her husband naked lying on the bed, sweating and panting. ‘What’s up?’ she asks. ‘I think I’m having a heart attack,’ – cries the husband. The blonde rushes downstairs to grab the phone, but just as […]
9TH Annual Cafe Racer Magazine Bike Show Winners
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Around 700 guests and 60 motorcycles entered the 9th annual Cafe Racer Reader’s Ride-in Custom Bike Show in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 13. The field was slightly thinned by rain, but the entries covered everything from vintage British bikes to modern retro customs and even a BMW sidecar rig. The show’s top winners were: […]
New Electra Glo™ Keystone Auxiliary LED Run/Brake/Turn Lamps
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Electra Glo™ Keystone Auxiliary LED Run/Brake/Turn Lamps (P/N 67800589, $299.95*) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories add brilliant LED visibility to the rear fender strut opening on 2014-later Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles. These lamps emit a soft-red glow when the ignition is on, and the center row of LED lamps burn brightly when the brakes […]
Triumph Streamliner Piloted By Guy Martin Broke Triumph 46 year Old Record. 274.2 MPH (441 km/h)
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On August 8, at the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Triumph Rocket Streamliner powered by 2 turbocharged Rocket III engines became the world’s fastest ever Triumph to clock a speed of 274.2 mph (441.28 km/h) The salt flats at Bonneville offered near perfect conditions during the land speed practice week. The streamliner was piloted by TT […]
Harley About To Introduce The New 2017 Touring Models Lineup With An All-New Engine. The Milwaukee Eight. As I wrote 3 weeks ago, it should be a 107” with 4 valves per cylinder. A lot of speculation is going on about other features. It will be the 8th generation of Harley engines and will replace the […]
Mecum Monterey Motorcycles Auction. August 18-20, 2016 (Part 2)
Published by August 16th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Among the 50 motorcycles to be auctioned, this C-01 Lotus motorcycle designed by Daniel Simon, if you really want to own a functional movie prop… Specifications are pretty good: KTM sourced 1195 cc v-twin, lifted from the RC8R super bike delivering 200 hp, carbon fiber wheels by BST, 320 mm racing Brembo brakes, twin Ohlins […]
Mecum Monterey Motorcycles Auction. August 18-20, 2016 (Part 1)
Published by August 16th, 2016 in Builders and Events.This year, the Mecum Monterey Auction will be limited to 50 rare hand picked motorcycles. Pre-auction estimated values for the motorcycles this year range from $10,000 to $450,000, with quite a few great bikes available at the lower price range, many of them British bikes from such popular brands as Triumph and BSA. But the most […]
Working on your Sportster? This short socket is designed specifically for Sportster models to remove, install, and properly tighten the final drive sprocket/pulley nut. Although the much longer Big Twin socket will fit the nut, the mainshaft on XL models does not extend through the main drive gear for the guidance collar to ensure correct […]
When you are heading out on your bike for an adventure on the open road, or on a trail in the middle of nowhere, this double skull bracelets may be useful. The Survival Straps Double Skull Bracelet is made with military spec paracord, a marine grade stainless steel shackle and two pewter skulls adorning each […]
When Harley-Davidson introduced the Street model, the company described it as a nimble urban machine with an aggressive and rebellious “Dark Custom™ attitude that youngsters would love for its low price. But the company never mentioned that the Street would be the perfect Zombie Killer machine… So, what was the zombie-inspired rationale for this 2016 […]
Postcards From The 76th Sturgis Rally. Part 4.
Published by August 14th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This is the 4th and last series of my postcards from the 76th Sturgis Rally. Many taken at the Rat’s Hole Bagger Show on Thursday August 11 and on the road. As usual, the awesome, the wild, the pretty and everything between was everywhere to be seen. Regarding attendance, I would guess that numbers are […]
Retro Style New Indian Scout Floorboards
Published by August 14th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These new Indian Scout retro style floorboards from Rocky Mountain Performance are precision machined aircraft aluminum with rubber diamond-tread inserts. Called the “Gortboards” they are available in satin finish raw aluminum, or powder coat satin black. They come complete with mounting brackets and fasteners, mount in one of two fore-aft positions, and fit ABS and non-ABS […]
Postcards From The 76th Sturgis Rally. Part 3.
Published by August 13th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.6 a.m. Sunrise at the Rapid City regional airport while boarding my plane back home in South Florida. Black Hills, see you next year,
Brass Your Engine With These Pushrod Covers
Published by August 12th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Made from solid brass the clips are available either in a knurled and 3 or 4 Hole designs. They are guaranteed to be a perfect fit for these applications: 1940 thru 1947 Knuckleheads, 1970 thru 1984 Shovelheads and 1984 thru 1999 EVO engines. 4-hole style (P/N STF440) $47.95. Knurled $72.95. (P/NTFK40). 1948 thru 1965 Panheads and […]
Postcards From The 76th Sturgis Rally. Part 2.
Published by August 12th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Heavy Industry” Lineup Of Custom Control Parts
Published by August 12th, 2016 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.“Heavy Industry” is now a full lineup of control parts inspired by the Kuryakyn Heavy Industry Mirrors that beat sales expectations. It’s a collection of coordinating grips and foot controls featuring sturdy aluminum construction, knurled surfaces and vibration-dampening EPDM rubber compound. Exposed socket head fasteners blend toughness with control and long-haul comfort. Heavy Industry Grips. […]
Dirt Track Racer Jared Mees And Indian Motorcycle’s Gary Gray Talk About The New Indian Scout FTR750.
Published by August 11th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.2016 Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Breakfast
Published by August 11th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.On Wednesday morning August 10 at the Lodge in Deadwood, SD hundreds attended the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast to recognize individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. Each year the Sturgis honors the men and women who have dedicated much of their […]
Sturgis Biker Belles. Black Hills Ride And “Two-Wheeled Transformation” Symposium By Industry Leaders
Published by August 11th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.On Tuesday August 9, about 100 ladies (and a few men) straddled their motorcycles for a group ride from the Buffalo Chip through the beautiful Black Hills and ending at The Lodge in Deadwood. Then, they participated to a symposium moderated by Marilyn Stemp of the Sturgis Rider Daily and Iron Trader News. The theme? […]
9th Annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride
Published by August 10th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A tradition to start the Sturgis Rally, on Monday August 8 thousand of bikers gathered at the Silverado-Franklin Gaming Complex in Deadwood, SD, to raise significant funds for local charities. The event starts with an industry press conference and is followed by a live custom motorcycle auction right on Deadwood’s historic main street. The 2 […]
Solo Touring With The New Brawler Harley-Davidson Seat
Published by August 10th, 2016 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle riders can go solo in style on the new Brawler Seat (P/N 52000268, $349.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories. This one-up saddle features a quality cowhide surface and a smooth, sleek design that hugs the frame rails for a custom look. Shaped to place the rider in a low-slung riding […]
