You no longer need to invest in an expensive fuel injection tuning device or spend tons of money on costly Dyno tuning. For under $200 you can own the S&S EZ Loader that allows you to select and load S&S Cycle developed and Dyno proven tune files into your ECM. These calibrations were developed exclusively […]
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New S&S EZ Fuel Injection Loader. Do It Yourself And Save.
Published by July 9th, 2014 in Editorial.2015 Harley-Davidson Lineup Will See The Return Of A Fully Updated Road Glide And The Introduction Of A New Trike Model. Absent in the 2014 model year lineup, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide is set to make a return as a 2015 model with important styling revisions. A very popular model with the Street Glide, the […]
Breaking News. CEO Of S&S Cycle George B. Smith Retires. Becomes Chairman Emeritus.
Published by July 8th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Effective July 15, 2014 George B. Smith (71), current Chairman of the Board and CEO of S&S Cycle, will retire from regular involvement and become Chairman Emeritus. In his new role, he will continue to work with the S&S Cycle Board of Directors on strategic initiatives and other critical issues. With Smith’s retirement John McGinnis, […]
Dottie Is Ready To Ride Coast To Coast In The 2014 Cannonball Endurance Run
Published by July 8th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Cannonball Endurance Run has already proven that antique motorcycles can be put to the ultimate test of being ridden coast to coast across the United States. The 2014 edition will start September 5 from Daytona Beach, FL for a 2-week 4150 miles ride arriving September 21 in Tacoma, WA. And, as you can imagine, […]
Harley-Davidson just unveiled the Harley-Davidson Case knife collection in collaboration with W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, America’s foremost manufacturer of hand-crafted pocket knives. This collection marks the first time that Harley-Davidson has partnered on a traditional pocket knife line. The Harley-Davidson Case knife collection is available right now and features several families, each featuring high-quality handles and […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Top Builder Competition In Partnership With Hot Bike Magazine On August 5, 2014
Published by July 8th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Two bike shows will combine, but only one ultimate winner will emerge. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® and Hot Bike Magazine converge to roll out one big, bad bike show. Finalists from the Buffalo Chip online bike show competition in the “Kinetik Pro Audio” and “Adventure Power” Classes will be part of the Hot Bike Magazine’s Sailor Jerry […]
Outtalimit Bagger. Out Of This World.
Published by July 7th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.I have known Fred Kodlin since the beginning of the 90’s, competing with him in bike shows, from Daytona to Sturgis. He imposed a custom style that everybody can identify at first glance, making him one of the most recognized builders in Europe, in the USA and beyond. A style characterized by extreme body work […]
Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials Set For August 23-28, 2014
Published by July 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The six-day event during which motorcyclists compete for their place in history with national and world records will be held Aug. 23-28. “The Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials“, also known as the AMA Land Speed Grand Championships, is one of the most unique competition events that they sanction,” said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “Land-speed […]
Harley Street 750 And 500. The Street Is Where I …
Published by July 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.New Harley-Davidson Rear Fender System For 2014 Touring Models
Published by July 5th, 2014 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Tighten up and brighten up the tail of a 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle with this Rear Fender System (P/N 59500246, $999.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. Originally featured on CVO™ Touring models, this kit includes a fender and fascia to smoothly blend the shape of the rear fender into the saddlebags and hide […]
The Quickloader. The Ultimate Ratchet Tie Down?
Published by July 5th, 2014 in Accessories and Editorial.Most motorcycle accidents happen inside a trailer. And the cost of a bike falling or rubbing against a 2-wheel traveling partner is always very stiff. The Quickloader is safer than your average alternative tie down, offers automatic retractibility and a unique release handle. A video demo.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes” Marcel Proust
In the comments section, on different features I published, some of you have mentioned the Iron Butt riders. But I realize that most of you don’t know what is The Iron Butt Association (IBA). First, let me mention that the Iron Butt Association is a very loose knit group of about 50,000 members around the world […]
Did You Step Up Your Bike Performance With S&S Cycle Products? Show How On Facebook And Win Prizes.
Published by July 3rd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle just started The “Step Up Contest And Giveaway.” All bikers in the v-twin community are invited to send to pictures and details of the S&S performance upgrades that they have performed to their motorcycles. How did you step up to the performance game may be illustrated by pictures showing your bike with S&S […]
A Cowboy sitting in a saloon one Saturday night, he recognized an elderly man standing at the bar, who in his day, had the reputation of being the fastest gun in the West. The young cowboy took a place next to the old-timer, bought him a drink and told him the story of his great ambition. ‘Do […]
An Introduction To Harley-Davidson Electric Motorcycle Project By President And COO Matt Levatich
Published by July 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.In New York City, an introduction to the LiveWire electric motorcycle project by Matt Levatich, President & Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company
4 New Custom Seats From Drag Specialties For Harley, Victory, Custom Models
Published by July 2nd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.Solo Seat For Custom Applications. Bring true originality to the road while riding in comfort with this Low Rider Solo Seat. Designed for custom Hardtail frame applications, in particular for Shovelhead and Panhead models or projects. The Low Rider Solo Seat is made from high-quality black leather and features a custom scorpion stitch design. Te […]
Actor Peter Fonda Wants To Recreate Easy Rider Trip On Electric Harley Motorcycle
Published by July 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Peter Fonda, whose Wyatt character in the 1969 movie Easy Rider travelled across America from California to Louisiana. says he is a fan of the new electric Harley and wants to take it on a road trip across the USA. When asked about opposition to an electric engine powered motorcycle from traditional hard-core bikers, his […]
Sturgis Bike Belles® Event. David Uhl’s “Jessi” Painting To Be Auctioned For Charities.
Published by July 2nd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The annual Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s® Biker Belles presented by Harley Davidson®, will be bolstered this year by a generous auction donation from famed artist, David Uhl. Uhl’s painting, “Jessi” is one of the most popular of his “Women of Harley” series and is valued at $4850. In addition to the auction, the Biker Belles symposium. “Ride On,” will feature a lineup of […]
Tonight. New “Biker Battleground Phoenix” TV Series To Debut On History Channel.
Published by July 1st, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The 9-episode new TV reality series aims to take viewers inside the world of custom bike building with 5 shops in the Valley Of The Sun (Phoenix) in a build-off competition for the most radical/badass Bagger. The 5 builders are: John Shope (Dirty Birds Concepts), Len Edmonson who moved from Canada to Phoenix to be […]
Victory Motorcycles to Contribute To Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Of America for Every New Motorcycle Sold Until July 6th
Published by July 1st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory Motorcycles is celebrating the Fourth of July, a special date in Victory brand’s history, and honoring the men and women of the armed forces by making a donation to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) for every new Victory motorcycle sold between June 30-July 6, 2014. Victory will contribute $50 for each […]
The Yamaha SR400, launched in 1978 and still produced today, is a legendary classic that never failed to keep its retro 1970’s styling. Today, this timeless big single remains one of the best performing 399 cc air-cooled engines. A great donor bike to celebrate the art of Cafe Racer via a relatively small customization budget. […]
Go Lower And Look Over With Harley-Davidson New 10-Inch Tall Sport Windshield
Published by June 29th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.At 10-inch tall the new Sport Windshield (P/N 57400213, $159.95) for 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring models is lower than Original Equipment to let you easily look over. It does not create the turbulence usually associated with a short wind deflector. A forward “flip” on the trailing edge deflects the air flow over the rider. The light-smoked […]
George Barber Elected To The AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame
Published by June 29th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.George Barber is the former dairy magnate and real estate developer who built Birmingham’s Barber Motorsports Park and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Barber was elected in the AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Frame in the Ambassador/Industry category for the Class of 2014. The museum had been recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest motorcycle museum […]
