Overall Polaris Industries sales for the second quarter of 2017 increased 21% to $1,364.9 million. Second quarter 2017 reported net income was $0.97 per diluted share; adjusted net income for the same period was $1.16 per diluted share, slightly ahead of expectations Polaris North American ORV unit retail sales were down low-single digits percent, a […]
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Polaris Industries Second Quarter 2017 Results. Indian Motorcycle Retail Sales Increased 17% For Quarter.
Published by July 20th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Zipper… In a crowded city, at a busy bus stop, a woman who was waiting for a bus was wearing a tight leather skirt. As the bus stopped and it was her turn to get on, she became aware that her skirt was too tight to allow her leg to come up to the […]
Burt Munro’s Great Nephew Lee Munro Reached 186.681 MPH On A 2017 Custom Indian Scout. A New Speed Record In The MPS-G Class.
Published by July 19th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Fifty years after Burt Munro set a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats, his great-nephew Lee Munro has set at the El Mirage Speed Trials in Southern California.a new speed record on a customized Polaris Indian Scout. The speed was 186.681 mph (300.4 km/h) with a v-twin 1350 Scout engine for a new […]
New Luggage Rack And Rear Bumper For Harley-Davidson Freewheeler Trike
Published by July 19th, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The rack mounts directly to the trike’s trunk lid. the same way and location as the H-D version, thus requiring four holes to be drilled into the trunk using the designated OEM mounting locations. The chrome plated rack has an upward bend at the rear to help secure items being bungeed or lashed onto it. […]
US Arch Motorcycles And Swiss Suter Form Distribution Partnership
Published by July 19th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Arch Motorcycles, the motorcycle company founded by Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, has partnered with Swiss bike specialist Suter. The partnership will see Suter become available in North America for the first time with Arch Motorcycles forming Suter North America to import the European machines and sell them in the US. That means Americans […]
Harley-Davidson Q2 Sales Down 9.3% In US, 6.7% Worldwide. Profit Down. Cutting Again 2017 Shipping To Dealers Forecast.
Published by July 18th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.This morning Tuesday July 18, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG) announced that during 2nd quarter worldwide retail motorcycle sales were down 6.7 percent. Retail motorcycle sales in the U.S. were down 9.3 percent. Harley-Davidson’s international retail sales decreased 2.3 percent. New retail motorcycle sales in the U.S. were down primarily driven by weak industry conditions. New retail […]
Women’s Black Icon Shirt by Indian Motorcycle®. In a black stretch cotton (98% cotton, 2% spandex), this shirt is a wardrobe staple for any Indian Motorcycle® fan. Warranty 1 Year From Date of Purchase. Sizing Chart XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL. $59.99 USD. Men’s Black Sneaker by Indian Motorcycle®. A sneaker made to ride […]
“Jim” Gregory Red Cloud passed away at his home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He became a Tribal attorney at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation with for objective to to help improve conditions there. He was a controversial entrepreneur and founder of the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, a long-distance motorcycle ride severely criticized by myself […]
Did you noticed? During the last decade more and more major motorcycle manufacturers all over the world have chosen reputable custom builders to reinvent some of their factory models. Objective is always to expand the brand awareness by using builders belonging to the same generation and lifestyle than the potential clients. In this scenario, for […]
Don’t Miss The Race Of The Gentlemen Exhibition
Published by July 16th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.On May 31st I recommended “The Race Of The Gentlemen” (TROG) exhibition at the Harley-Davidson Museum. This Race is inspired by those that were run around World War II and is now resurrected since 2012 on the New Jersey Shores. Motorcycle and car drivers follow strict regulations regarding their vehicles historically accurate mechanical and aesthetics […]
New Performance Machine Brake And Shift Apex Levers
Published by July 16th, 2017 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Performance Machine has just released a matching line of brake and shift levers to accompany its ever growing Apex Accessory Design Family. Designed to complement PM floorboards, the Apex levers feature classic, lightweight styling without forgoing comfort. Machined from billet aluminum, the new Apex levers are available in chrome and Contrast Cut finishes. · CNC-Machined from […]
Breaking News. Indian Motorcycle 2018 Scout Bobber. Blacked Out. 100 HP. Knobby Tires. Two-Tone Leather Seat.
Published by July 15th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Indian Motorcycle’s Industrial Design team has taken the Scout model even further forward, developing a production Bobber that can be bought direct from an Indian dealer. The 3rd and newest member of the Scout family pays homage to the mean, stripped-down builds of America’s post-war past. The Scout Bobber is a minimalist approach to […]
“If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything” Clayton W Fountain
Harley Milwaukee-Eight® Riders. Cover These Spark Plugs.
Published by July 14th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.These Kuryakyn Spark Plug Covers fill the visible gap on the cylinder heads for a completely finned appearance. The investment-cast aluminum covers with wrinkle black finish and machined outer edges match the upper heads and help prevent road grime from collecting around the base of the plugs. Hassle-free secure installation (or removal for required maintenance […]
New Buffalo Chip Sturgis Rider® Superstore Offers One Stop For Moto Retail And Mechanical Services
Published by July 14th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.For years the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads has offered you the opportunity to explore acres of paved vendor shopping, pick up premium parts and accessories and get your bike wrenched. And now you’ll find all these services together with some brand new services under one roof Friday, Aug. 4 through Saturday, Aug. 12. You’ll find everything you […]
Motorcycle Accident: Everything You Need to Know About Filing a Claim
Published by July 13th, 2017 in Editorial and Legal.By John Sherman The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that 88,000 motorcyclists were injured in 2015. Since motorcycles do not have the enclosed protection that cars have, personal injuries and fatalities are unfortunately common. Should a motorcycle accident occur, knowing how to protect yourself is essential. But even if you have not been in […]
S&S Grand National. New 4” Slip-Ons For 1995-2017 Touring Models. Only $499 Per Pair.
Published by July 12th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.S&S Cycle continues to grow their exhaust system offerings with the slogan “More Power, Less Cash”. Instilled with the same passion for performance as the S&S sponsored race efforts, the Grand National Slip On features a high flow baffle, removable dB reducer and aluminum end cap. The new Grand National Slip-ons are designed to sound […]
Carey Hart Gets Tattooed With Ink Made With Carbon From His Own Indian Motorcycle. You Can Too.
Published by July 12th, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Motorcycles are in your blood. In Carey Hart’s too. A third-generation motocross rider, in 2003, he was the first man to land a back flip on a motorcycle and now is either building or riding bikes or donating his time to a multitude of worthy charities. The bond between Carey and riding has never been […]
I was a very happy man. My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year. So we decided to get married. There was only one little thing bothering me. It was her beautiful younger sister, Sofia. My prospective sister-in-law was twenty-two, wore very tight mini skirts, and generally was bra-less. She would […]
1″ Vintage Handlebar Control Kit For Your Retro Custom Motorcycle Project
Published by July 11th, 2017 in Editorial.For 1″ motorcycle handlebars, this set of chrome Slim-line master cylinder and clutch works with Harley “ring” type clutch cable found on Evo Sportsters and other models. Also includes an end for a barrel style clutch cable. 9/16″ bore for most single caliper/disc applications. United States. At TC Brothers.
If you ride in and around Sturgis during the rally, you know that it may not be easy to quickly fuel up your motorcycle when you are close to downtown. In an overall effort to educate motorcyclists on ethanol, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has donated a permanent fueling station to the Buffalo Chip Campground. […]
When you spend most of your youth re-drawing on paper the 2 and 4-wheel world, you may become obsessive with everything motorcycle racing. And if you have access to professional competition as a race team mechanic for Ducati and later as a team coordinator for Suzuki, probability is extremely high that one day you will […]
Spoke wheels have never been, will never go out of style. They are even extremely popular, right now. So Performance Machine went beyond fancy forged wheel designs and created new Spoked Wire Wheels mixing the classic style of spokes with modern CNC machining on rims. The Merc Wire Wheel (top) serves nostalgia two ways. The […]
Spirit of Sturgis Antique Motorcycle Races on Historic Sturgis Half-Mile Aug. 7
Published by July 7th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.The organizers of the Spirit of Sturgis Vintage Motorcycle Festival are excited to announce the second annual antique motorcycle races during the 77th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Antique motorcycles are set to race August 7 at the Historic Sturgis Half Mile Race Track in Sturgis, SD Pappy Hoel, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s forefather, will have his […]
A blonde city girl named Amy married a Colorado rancher. One morning, on his way out to check on the cows, the rancher says to Amy: “The insemination man is coming over to impregnate one of our cows today, so I drove a nail into the 2 by 4 just above where the cow’s stall […]
In an ultra-modern 85,000 square-foot complex in California, the Cobra team designs and fabricates all sorts of performance accessories for the major motorcycle brands and models. For Harleys, an important upgrade is to optimize engine air flow for maximum power. This air intake kit utilizes a Cobra-designed K&N air filter, machined aluminum venturi and a variety […]
