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A Triumph Scrambler In Dirt Bike Clothing
Published by June 16th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This feature for all those among you loving modern classic bikes dressed for track spins, canyon carving and even road day trips. A bike for a great evasion, reminiscent of the Steve McQueen’s iconic Triumph TR6 Trophy in the 1963 film The Great Escape. British Customs decided to buy a stock 2012 Triumph Scrambler and see […]
The 23rd Annual International Ride To Work Day Is Today June 16, 2014
Published by June 16th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Since 2008, The Ride To Work Day (first event was in 1992) is set for the 3rd Monday of June. So, this year it’s today June 16. Ride to Work is a 501 c4 nonprofit, all-volunteer effort. Riding your motorcycle or scooter on this day is to demonstrate. • The number of motorcyclists to the […]
2014 Harley-Davidson World Ride Is Set For June 22-23
Published by June 15th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.All Harley riders around the word, H.O.G. members and the others, are invited by Harley-Davidson to take a break from the rat race and hit the open road on June 22-23 for the 2014 Harley-Davidson World Ride. Launched in 2008 by the Harley Owners Group® as Million Mile Monday®, the annual riding event was expanded […]
Electric motorcycles have come a very long way and are now taken very seriously even by the most traditionalist bikers. On the famous and arduous Isle Of Man TT course, Zero winner John Mc Guinness set a new lap record for electric motorcycles, with a time falling under 20 minutes (19’ 17.30) very close to […]
Remember all those times when you needed Dad for help, support and comfort… June 15 is Father’s Day. So, gift him with a visit or a call. And below, the creators of the movie Why We Ride and Acorn Woods Communications have created a special Father’s Day message using excerpts from the film.
Vintage-Style Café Racer With A 180 HP Electric Motor
Published by June 13th, 2014 in Builders and Editorial.The Saroléa SP7 marks the return of a Belgian motorcycle brand after half a century, If Saroléa doesn’t sound familiar, that’s because the Belgian marque is returning to motorcycles after 50 years. The company was founded in 1850 as an arms and munitions m aker, then moved on to bicycles and eventually motorcycles. It disappeared […]
New Badlands Lightning Module For 2014 Harley-Davidson Models
Published by June 13th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.First new products released by NAMZ after its merger with Badlands is a a brand new IHL-04 Badlands lighting module for 2014 Harley-Davidson models. With this new module you can now run amber turn signals since this module separates the brake functionality from the rear turn signal output. The possibilities are endless. It is 100% […]
Sturgis 7th Annual Legends Ride. Make Your Reservation Now.
Published by June 13th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Established by the Sturgis Buffalo Chip and now a Sturgis rally tradition , the 7th annual Legends Ride® is set for Monday, August 4th and you are all invited to participate and to join some big names in television, film, music and motorcycling The event has for main purpose to bring rally goers together to […]
The ‘Victory Across America Mileage Challenge’. Ride The Most Miles. Victory Refunds The Price You Paid For Your Brand New Victory Motorcycle.
Published by June 12th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Victory is supporting their high-mileage passion with the “Victory Across America Mileage Challenge.” Victory will reward the rider who puts the highest mileage on his new Victory this summer by refunding the price he paid for his bike. The “Victory Across America Mileage Challenge” works like this: purchase a new Victory Motorcycle (any model not […]
A New Chapter For The Classic Motorcycle Documentary ‘On Any Sunday’
Published by June 12th, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Videos.In 1971, movie director Bruce Brown released “On Any Sunday”, at the time a revolutionary documentary featuring the world of motorcycle racing and responsible for introducing to the sport a generation of Americans. In it, Steve McQueen who was nominated for a best documentary Oscar. Due this Fall in theaters and more than 40 years later, […]
Harley-Davidson Sidecar Replica For Big Twins 1936-1958
Published by June 11th, 2014 in Builders, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.In the early part of the 20th Century, motorcycling became a family activity. The most comfortable way to share your adventures on wheels with your wife, children and friends was to attach a sidecar to your motorcycle. Then during WWII the military found this setup one of the most convenient ways for ground transportation and […]
Quiet enough to not drown out your sound system, but loud enough to feel like riding a Harley-Davidson bagger. Zippers Performance Products offers a Zip Kit powered by ThunderMax® offering a trifecta of improvements for a smoother, cooler and more powerful bagger. The zip Kit is delivered pre-mapped and ready to install. Watch the video. […]
In 2013 New York, Las Vegas And San Diego Led Nation For Motorcycle Thefts
Published by June 11th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The National Crime Information Center, an electronic clearinghouse of nationwide crime data aggregated by the FBI released these numbers. In 2013 thefts continued to decline, a trend started after 2008. 45,367 motorcycles were stolen in 2013, the equivalent of one every every nine minutes. Only 37 percent of the motorcycles stolen last year in the […]
Renegade’s new Warwick wheel is a swept 5-spoke roller. Each solid billet rim has been machined so that spokes appear to be 3 uniquely layered blades, one on top of the other. Warwick “spokes” generate a look that embodies movement, even at a stand-still. As with all Renegade wheels they are available in high luster […]
EZ-Just Harley CV Carburetor Mixture Screw
Published by June 10th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Tuning your Harley-Davidson CV Keihin carburetor is a little bit easier with this custom EZ Mixture screw. Once installed, a quick turn with your fingers allows you to adjust and fine tune the air/idle mixture for better idle control, low speed performance while eliminating hesitation. It gives you more fine tuning options without burning your […]
Second Quarter Harley-Davidson Dealer Sales Predicted To Be Somewhat Slow Because Of Late Spring Weather. But Sales Now Picking Up Sharply. Baird & Co surveyed 51 dealers in the US and after a 1st quarter flat predicts that 2nd quarter should be slightly better due to bad weather until now, but picking up sharply in […]
A Hard Hitting Street Legal Roadster Bred On American Dirt
Published by June 9th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.This headline is not from me. There are the words from Harley-Davidson when the company launched the Sportster XR1200, a model paying homage to the fabled XR-750 flat-track racer. When I featured it in 2009 (it was introduced first in Europe, then in the US), you all seemed to be pleased with the vintage street-tracker […]
Cool Custom Parts To Win Just For Registering On EMD’s Website
Published by June 8th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.The folks at EMD are running a special giveaway, where 10 lucky winners get to score a selection of cool loot for their bike. Better still, you get to chose your prize so it fits your bike. There are two ways to enter the EMD giveaway: 1- Create an account at the EMD Online Store (no […]
Normandy D-Day 70TH Anniversary. With Motorcycles.
Published by June 7th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.June 6, 1944, the day Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy and began the push that led to the defeat of the Nazi regime in Germany. It was the beginning of the end of World War II. D-Day, coded operation Overlord, was the largest seaborne invasion in history. More than 150,000 Allied troops, […]
Corbin Classic Solo & Pillion Saddles for 2014 Indian Chief Models
Published by June 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Seats.The Corbin Classic Solo & Pillion Saddles conform to the shape of your body for maximum support and more square inches of body contact. This is one of the secrets of long range comfort… For added back support, the Classic Solo saddle accepts an optional rider’s backrest that provides an additional nine inches of vertical […]
Motorcycle Gifts For Father’s Day June 15, 2014
Published by June 7th, 2014 in Accessories, Editorial and Events.During Father’s Day, the celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society some American dads aren’t feeling the love. A survey, commissioned by Harley-Davidson to Ipsos Public Affairs, interviewed more than 1,200 American dads about their Father’s Day gifts and experiences. The findings are clear that not all […]
The New 2015 Star Motorcycles Bolt And Bolt R-Spec “Performance Bobber” Models
Published by June 6th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Last year, the introduction of the Star Motorcycles Bolt and Bolt R-Spec were quite a success for their modern interpretation of the old-school Bobber at very reasonable prices, The new 2015 Bolt and Bolt R-Spec cruisers should get the same success with young riders and women and will be in direct competition for buyers, at […]
2014 American International Expo In Orlando This October. Tickets Now on Sale. Buy One, Get One Free During June..
Published by June 6th, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Highlighted by global introductions of new products from some of the world’s most well-known and popular powersports companies, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) rolls into Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) this fall with more exhibitors, a larger footprint, and even more excitement following a successful debut last year. Kicking off the summer riding […]
You may not know that the the 50’s production 650cc Thunderbird (6T) was a low-compression tourer, created by Triumph to satisfy the American demand for motorcycles suited to long distance riding… But I am sure you know that the Triumph brand received considerable publicity in the United States when Marlon Brando rode a 1950 Thunderbird […]
New Harley-Davidson 750 Bike Stars in Flat Track Race Exhibition At X Games Austin
Published by June 5th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After scorching the ice at ESPN’s X Games Aspen, the new Harley-Davidson Street™ 750 will kick up the dirt – and the action – at X Games Austin with an adrenaline-fueled Flat Track exhibition race just weeks before the new bikes begin to arrive at U.S. dealerships. Highlights of the race will air on ESPN […]
