Black Hills native, Jessi Combs has been named the Grand Marshal for the 15th Annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride scheduled to take place on Monday, August 7, 2017 during the 77th Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally. Her fans know her from TV shows such as “1001 Car Things to do Before You Die”, “All Girls Garage”, “Overhaulin’” […]
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Jessi Combs Named As Grand Marshal For 2017 Sturgis Mayor’s Ride.
Published by June 9th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson To Debut All-New Street Rod-Inspired Drag Bikes For NHRA Nationals
Published by June 8th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.The Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork for its Pro Stock Motorcycle competition bikes at the NHRA Summer Nationals, June 8-11, in Englishtown, N.J. Powered by the liquid-cooled High Output Revolution X 750 engine with suspension […]
Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it’s important to keep mentally alert. So, it’s time again for Baby-Boomers to take our annual senior test. Here is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to your last test. Some may think it is too […]
They start out being CNC machined from billet aircraft grade aluminum with a recessed knurled surface to ensure the leather will not slide or turn. The leather is laser cut to shape then the pattern embossed. Next the leather is dyed & airbrushed. Finally the grips and leather have bonding agent applied. The leather is […]
Autotalks. A New Bike-To-Vehicle (B2V) Technology to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents.
Published by June 7th, 2017 in Editorial and Videos.A considerable proportion of the drivers involved in an accident with a motorcycle claimed that they did not even see the motorcycle approaching. Motorcycles are characterized by their relatively small size, high speed and maneuverability, which make it difficult to identify them and predict their movements. Autotalks, the world leader in V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication solutions, […]
More than another custom seat for Harley Dyna, this one features triple features high end upholstery with painfully detailed triple stitch sew lines and raised perforated diamond pattern coupled with a unique distressed vinyl. At Roland Sands Design.
Flat Track Racing. Indian Motorcycle Racing And The Scout FTR750 Remain Undefeated After 7 Races.
Published by June 6th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.Jared Mees’ first place finish now ties him with fellow Indian rider Bryan Smith at the top of the points pole with 152 apiece, and continues Indian’s streak of securing at least two podium placements in each race this season. The Scout FTR750 and Indian Wrecking Crew proved resilient during the first race in which Indian […]
2017 Super Rally In The Czech Republic. May 31-June 4.
Published by June 6th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Something to know for those who like the story behind all major rallies. The official name ]is the FH-DCE Super Rally®, is a trademark owned by 35,000 members and 120 totally independent Harley clubs from all over Europe. The rally/organization is even the only one in the world allowed to use the name and logo […]
Riding Into motorcycle History
Published by June 5th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, 2017, the 18th Annual Riding Into History event took place at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. Hundreds of antique, vintage, and custom bikes from all over the country were on display. Faithful reader, master photographer John E. Adams whose work has always involved everything […]
Made To Order Girder Front End And Wheels By Ken Nagai From Ken’s Factory
Published by June 4th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Suspension and Wheels.For the most radical private and professional builders among you looking for high class craftsmanship motorcycle parts, Ken Nagai offers his own made-to-order Girder billet front end in 2, 4, 6 or 8” lengths and produced in the custom finish of your choice. Following his philosophy that “Details Create Style”, Ken also offers one-off like-no-others […]
“Bad News: You’re not going to fit in with everyone. Good News: The great ones never do.” Author Unknown
Harley-Davidson Recalls 45,589 Touring Motorcycles Model Year 2017 For Potential Oil Leak
Published by June 3rd, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The touring models affected all feature the new Milwaukee-Eight platform. A clamp used to secure the engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed with a potential for the line for being detached and creating a sudden loss of engine oil. Oil on the rear tire also may result in loss of motorcycle control, […]
High Tech Velocity Stacks With Retro Vibe
Published by June 2nd, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Most of Vity’s collection is a CNC machined high end line of custom parts with a retro vibe. Maybe be not very different looking from the competition, but always extremely well produced with a great understanding of the materials used. Like this billet aluminum elegant and sporty line of velocity stacks in raw, polish, brass, […]
Harley-Davidson Teaching An Entire Town How To Ride A Motorcycle
Published by June 2nd, 2017 in Builders and Editorial.A small town of North Dakota named Ryder. Population 84. Qualifying residents across generations, from grandparents to grandchildren, will receive the opportunity to learn the basics of motorcycle riding and experience firsthand how easy – and fun – it can be to learn to ride. An initiative of Harley-Davidson to attract new riders to experience […]
Custom LED Light Front Fender Tip For Your Harley Tourer
Published by June 2nd, 2017 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A direct replacement for the stock front fender tip light on your 14-17 FLHTCU, FLHTK, and FLHTCUTC models, the strong white LED will give your bike a modern look compliant with both DOT and ECE regulations. This front fender tip light is available with a smoke, clear or amber lens for the suggested retail price […]
Mix the spirit of Harley-Davidson with the one of a Norton racer and you get a HARTON (also called a NORLEY), a superb creation by an Italian custom shop called Stile Italiano. This Cafe Racer uses a Sportster 1200 motor cradled in a custom made featherbed frame. Typical ergonomics and equipment of a racer are […]
Visualize What You Want And What You Should Not Want Your Motorcycle To Look Like
Published by June 1st, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Jump starting a custom motorcycle design can be done many ways. Even the best professional builders are quite traditional in their approach, feeling and building based on good sense and their multiple experience with all their clients. A pro-builder will also invite you to show what you imagined, accessories, paint job etc. Reason why a […]
The Marman Twin was a motorcycle produced n 1948 and 1949.by Marman Products of Inglewood, California owned by Herbert “Zeppo” Marx from comedy act the Marx Brothers ((the straight man to his zany co-star siblings, 2nd from left on photo) The simultaneously firing 2-stroke boxer weighs 30 pounds, cranks out 3.5 horsepower and was originally […]
Indian Motorcycle Teamed Up With Rokker Denim For A Line A High Quality Jeans. Only Sold In The EMEA Region.
Published by May 31st, 2017 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.At the Bike Shed London show, Indian Motorcycle and The Indian Rokker Company unveiled the Original Rokker Indian Jeans featuring an Indian branded leather patch on the rear and pocket tab. These have been exclusively designed for Indian and will only available in Indian dealers from the end of June 2017 and come in a collectable wooden […]
A very long time in the making, the museum honoring the greatest daredevil of all time is now open. Over the course of his career, Even Knievel attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. He was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999 The 2-story 13,000 sq.ft museum is located in Kansas, right […]
American Flat Track Twins At The Illinois State Fairgrounds. Bryan Smith Pulled Off A 3rd Successive Mile Miracle Aboard His Indian Scout FTR750.
Published by May 30th, 2017 in Editorial and Racing.The victory was the defending Grand National Champion’s fourth race win in a row overall, making him just the fifth rider in series history to accomplish that feat. It certainly did not come easily on Saturday afternoon. Smith hoped to make an escape at the start, building up more than a half-second advantage early on […]
Builder Championship Of The Americas In Columbus, Ohio. Time To Register.
Published by May 28th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Registration is open for the Championship of the Americas in Columbus, Ohio September 21st thru the 24th 2017. Just go to AIMExpo Championship Rules And Registration Page. This Championship of the Americas is the most prestigious show in North America when it comes to the world custom bike building scene. It is the only official […]
HitMan Slip-Ons By Magnaflow For Harley-Davidson Tourers
Published by May 26th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.American exhaust manufacturer Magnaflow lists the features and benefits of these Hitman Slip-Ons new offering as not only adding extra style to your tourer but also as being a true bolt-on dynamic performance improvement to your bike. For 95-16 and 17-up Harley touring bikes. Other benefits include. A very rich, thundering bass sound quality. 4½” […]
A Tennessee couple, Dave and Rebecca Kosmitis, both bona fide rednecks, had 9 children. They went to the doctor to see about getting Dave “fixed:”. The doctor gladly started the required procedure and asked them what finally made them make the decision. Why, after 9 children, would you choose to do this? Dave replied that they […]
