Get ready to escape South Florida’s blistering heat to hit the scenic byways of the US Mid-Atlantic states, from West Palm Beach, Florida to Farmington, Connecticut! (or any leg in between!) Pack your saddlebags: a 1,900-mile adventure of Good Will awaits you, August 16-22, followed by two days of motorsports shows, rides and entertainment at […]
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The Dream Ride For Special Olympics. Ride For A Good Cause From South Florida To Connecticut
Published by July 30th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.This exhaust system looks extremely good on a Sportster (1986-2003 or 2004-up) or Custom V-Twin Bobber or Cafe Racer and provides a rich throaty sound. Made out of stainless steel. Pipes are 1 3/4”, muffler is 4”. Sold with the necessary bracket and hardware. Made out of stainless steel with 1” 3/4 header. Available in […]
Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach To Become The New Tenant Of Former Harley-Davidson Store And Museum On Daytona Beach Street. A Daytona Indian Motorcycle dealership had operated out of a site farther north on Beach Street near Main Street, but that business closed a few days before this year’s Bike Week. The new Indian dealership – […]
Sturgis Baddest Bagger Bike Show Competition. August 5, 2014.
Published by July 29th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.American Bagger Magazine is organizing again in Sturgis a bike show competition where will be voted the Baddest Bagger. The competition is set at the Full Throttle saloon, August 5th, from 10 am to 5 pm (judging starts at 12 pm to give you the time to prep your pride). In addition, for entertainment, J&M […]
Industry Legend Mark Blackwell to Host Induction Ceremonies At Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame’s annual Breakfast
Published by July 29th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.It’s one of the premiere events of the 2014 Rally on Wednesday, August 6, at 9.00 a.m at The Lodge at Deadwood in Deadwood. This promises to be a great event, honoring six new inductees to the Hall of Fame and one new Freedom Fighter. The Museum is also pleased to announce that industry legend […]
Avon Tyres Introduces A Cobra Tire Designed For Trikes
Published by July 29th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Specially designed for Trikes, the new Avon Cobra Trike 130/70R18 63V (front) is the perfect choice for this increasingly popular, easy to handle, three-wheel motorcycle option. Made with the exceptional technology that has gone into the development of the other Cobra products in the line, the new Cobra Trike tire offers a flatter lean profile […]
Victory Is Launching The Magnum. The Bagger That Bikers Are Trying To Build Themselves. My First Impressions Riding It.
Published by July 28th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Baggers are still trending and almost all their owners spend a small fortune customizing them. So, Victory Motorcycles is launching the 2015 Magnum, a beautifully customized production Bagger. In doing so, Victory is the first manufacturer in this motorcycle segment meeting the needs with a ready to ride Bagger that consumers are trying to build […]
Breaking News. Indian Motorcycle Unveils Its First 2015 Model. The Luxury Touring Roadmaster.
Published by July 27th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, is proud to announce the all-new 2015 Indian Roadmaster™, whose objective is to set a new benchmark as the ultimate in luxury motorcycle touring. Starting at $26,999 this “new king of the road” extends the 2015 Indian Motorcycle lineup debuting at Sturgis, with more to come. The bagger and […]
Polaris Unveils The 2015 Slingshot
Published by July 27th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.Watch The Features And Benefits. What do you think?
Cozy Comfort With New Harley-Davidson Sun Ray Backrest Pad For Touring Models
Published by July 27th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.It’s a direct replacement for the original-equipment backrest pad on 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring models equipped with King Tour-Pak® luggage. The Sun Ray® Heated King Tour-Pak® Backrest Pad (P/N 52300317, $349.95) adds some cozy for cool weather touring. The one-piece Sun Ray pad features an integrated heat element and thermostatic control. Additionally, a convenient high/low/off toggle […]
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2014 Sturgis Rally. Victory Motorcycles Is Planning Adrenaline-Packed Activities. Lots of them…
Published by July 26th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles® has packed the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally schedule with special events, with a major focus on activities exclusively for Victory owners attending the legendary Black Hills rally. Victory’s Sturgis action includes the annual Victory Owners Ride and Party, celebrity meet-and-greets, military salutes, free 2015 Victory demo rides at three different locations, and the chance […]
Küryakyn Hires Pete Amenda As Vice President Of Product Development. Many Other Key Positions Still Available.
Published by July 26th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.To lead its NXT 25 program (the next 25 years of designing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories for the motorcycle industry), Küryakyn hired Pete Amanda as VO of Product development. Most recently Amanda was the VP of Marketing for S&S Cycle where he led or supported numerous new product development and commercialization efforts that […]
Sturgis Ultimate Builder Bike Show. August 6, 2014.
Published by July 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.For all custom builders, pros, semi-pros, amateurs and proud owners, another bike show during the Sturgis rally. The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show presented by J&P Cycles will be held August 6, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. downtown Sturgis on Lazelle and 4th Street near the community center. And for all bagger customizers, there […]
Bikers of Baghdad. Sunnis, Shias, Skulls, Harleys and Iraqi Flags.
Published by July 25th, 2014 in Editorial.In Baghdad, capital of Iraq, a bikers club of not-so-wild men, including Christians and Hezbollah fighters, seeing themselves as “family.” Not a bad model for the rest of the nation in a country at war. A very interesting article written by Jacob Siegel and published in The Daily Beast. “Most members of the “The Iraq […]
Crank The Volume And Clarity Of Your Harley-Davidson Touring Motorcycle With Boom! Audio Saddlebag Speakers
Published by July 24th, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.You may think that Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles come well-equipped from the factory. But there are still opportunities for personalization. For example, you can pump up the music with the Boom!™ Audio Saddlebag Speaker Kit (P/N 76000489, $399.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. This kit adds a pair of 5×7-inch waterproof 2-ohm full range speakers to […]
Custom Bagger Monstruosity Being Built For “The Biker Battleground Phoenix” TV Reality Show.
Published by July 24th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Sorry to ruin your day. You are looking at the custom bagger being built by Kody McNew from Voodoo Bikeworks for the TV reality show Biker Battleground Phoenix. How somebody can do this to a motorcycle is beyond my understanding. Exactly what is wrong with the excesses of the Bagger craze. Remember my yearly 2014 […]
Ross Tomas, Son Of Mike And Carolyn Tomas From Kiwi Indian In Fatal Motorcycle Accident
Published by July 23rd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.I am heartbroken to have to announce that Ross Tomas, the 20-year old son of friends of the industry Mike and Carolyn Tomas from Kiwi Indian, passed away yesterday evening Wednesday July 22, 2014 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was wearing a helmet. Ross had an inherited passion for motorcycles and I […]
New Ness Beveled Black Wheel, Inboard Rotor, Pulley, Rotor For Harley And Victory Models.
Published by July 23rd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Arlen Ness extends its line of Beveled line of custom parts to black wheels, rotors and inboard brake rotors. The Beveled Black Wheel And Floating Rotor. For those thinking that the wheel looks fragile because of its 7 thin spokes, know that it has been tested in both computer simulated and physical environments. Made of […]
Bikini Bike Wash. The 2014 Sturgis Commemorative Painting By David Uhl.
Published by July 23rd, 2014 in Editorial and Painters.Since 2005, David has created a special piece for Sturgis every year. He continues that tradition this year with “Bikini Bike Wash”. His latest masterpiece features bike builder Matt Olsen and his wife Brittney. Matt is astride his ’39 Knucklehead bobber “Dottie” (now owned by Pat Simmons and Cris Sommer-Simmons) Bikini Bike Washes are a fixture at […]
New Brand Positioning For Metzeler, the Two wheels Specialist For Over 150 years.
Published by July 23rd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.From a PR Of Metzeler Press Office. Metzeler draws a line of continuity with the past while emphasizing the value of freedom typical of the brand with new slogan, METZELER is “SHARING INDEPENDENCE™” The METZELER brand, also known as “The two wheels specialist”, which has always specialized in the production of tires for motorcycles and […]
Dual Touring Saddle For Harley-Davidson Street Glide And Tri Glide Trikes.
Published by July 22nd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Designed by Corbin specifically to fit the Street Glide trike (2009- 2011) and Tri Glide Trike (2012-up) and provide the greatest ergonomic advantage for touring quality support. Wide, sculpted seating positions create a larger area of contact for excellent weight distribution. Shaped like your body to eliminate pressure points and give long lasting support that […]
Polaris Second Quarter 2014 Results. EPS Increased 26%, Net Income Increases 21%. Motorcycles Division Increased 107% Versus Same Period.
Published by July 22nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Shares of Polaris (PII) jumped more than 5% in pre-market trading after the company announced its second quarter results and increased its full year guidance for year 2014. Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today reported record second quarter net income of $96.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, up 21 percent from the prior […]
Harley-Davidson Posts Upbeat Second 2014 Quarter Earnings. Lowers Full-year Shipment Guidance.
Published by July 22nd, 2014 in Editorial.Shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) tumbled more than 2% in pre-market trading after the company cut its motorcycle shipments forecast for the full year. Harley-Davidson posted its quarterly earnings of $354.2 million, or $1.62 per share, versus $271.7 million, or $1.21 per share, in the year-ago period. Its EPS surged 33.9% to $1.62 in the […]
Friday Fest At Sturgis Buffalo Chip To Kick Off Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling
Published by July 22nd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The first Friday of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s® nine-day Motorcycle and Music Festival, Aug. 1, will host “Friday Fest,” a party chocked full of exciting events, specials and hot performances leading up to the headlining performance by Loverboy on the main stage. Guests with Friday Fever will have the chance to see performances from six […]
Honoring Minerva The Goddess Of War, Wisdom And Arts
Published by July 21st, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Only an Italian can build a custom motorcycle to pay tribute to a Roman goddess. Minerva, the goddess was born from Jupiter. Minerva, the bike featured here, is reborn from a 1971 Ducati Mark III 250 bought by Simone Ceccarelli from a collector. Ceccarelli is a semi professional builder whose name in not unknown since […]
