The Gypsy Tour Festival is a women’s only festival during The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the legendary Buffalo Chip. Experience the first-ever all-women’s camping and motorcycle festival kicking off the 77th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 4-7, 2017 in South Dakota. Women from all over the world will gather in the mecca for motorcyclists […]
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The Wild Gypsy Tour Festival. An Event For Women By Women At The Sturgis Buffalo Chip.
Published by March 30th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Sturgis Museum Names 2017 Hall Of Fame Special Award Recipients
Published by March 29th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum will honor Willie G. Davidson with its Lifetime Achievement Award and Buffalo Chip’s Rod Woodruff with its J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award during this year’s rally. The museum also will induct Colleen Barnett-Taylor and Mike Taylor, Cory Ness, Mark Shadley, Jim Thiessen, Terry Vance and Woodruff into the 2017 Hall of Fame. […]
Ace Cafe Orlando To Open spring 2017
Published by March 29th, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Construction of Ace Cafe Orlando Rolls Toward Spring 2017 Opening. It’s the first North American outpost of the world’s most celebrated London-based motor-diner. The new destination in Central Florida Will Feature full-Service restaurant, bars, live music Stages, retail Stores, dealership, gallery and more…Construction workers are in high gear completing the 35,000-square-foot parcel bringing more than 175 new […]
The Next Big Thing In The Motorcycle Market? The Italian Volt Electric Motorcycle.
Published by March 28th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Italian Volt is an Italian Limited Company established in 2016 with for designers veterans from Lamborghini and Bertone. Objective is to offer a powerful electric motorcycle that you can customize with exclusive features for the luxury segment. The company is ending the prototyping phase and expects to take pre-orders in the Q3 of 2017. The […]
Biker’s Choice To Distribute New RSD Bob Job Seat For Dyna
Published by March 28th, 2017 in Editorial.Dyna owners looking for a classic design custom seat blended with a stripped-down, with minimalist look without giving up comfort or function can now get the new RSD Dyna Bob Job Seat through Biker’s Choice. The RSD Bob Job Seat is a direct bolt-on part, making it easy to install. The ergonomic shape allows the […]
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering On May 6 Announces Kenny Roberts As 2017 Legend Of the Sport
Published by March 28th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.Each year The Quail Motorcycle Gathering selects a Legend of the Sport in recognition of achievements in racing and contributions to the sport of motorcycling. The Quail Motorcycle Gathering has announced two-time AMA Grand National Champion and three-time World 500 Grand Prix Champion Kenny Roberts as its “Legend of the Sport” for the 2017 event. […]
Super Sleeper. A Blings Cycle’s Mile-Eating Performance Dyna Super Glide.
Published by March 27th, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Enter the huge Blings Cycle shop and among all projects going on, a common thread between almost all of them: performance. Doesn’t matter the style discussed and approved by the client, all Master Builder Bill Dodge’s bikes brings a bit of fresh air into a custom world often looking pretty but not necessarily very attractive […]
Until now, I turned down all very long videos because they consume too much bandwidth and slow the loading of other articles. But of course, sooner or later, I had to make an exception. Here is a 15 minute short film about a day in the life of the fashion conscious Rockers of the Cafe […]
“When people start telling you that you’re crazy, you just might be on to the most important innovation in your life.” Larry Ellison
Atlanta Flat Track Racing. A three-Way Indian Motorcycle Podium.
Published by March 26th, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Racing.One week after giving Indian Motorcycle its historic first victory in American Flat Track competition at Daytona International Speedway, Jared Mees on his Indian Scout FTR750 made it two in a row Saturday evening March 25, 2017 with his win at the Atlanta Short Track presented by Indian Motorcycle. The three-time Grand National Champion was […]
2017 Daytona Bike Week. Spike In Number Of Motorcycle Related Trauma Admissions.
Published by March 25th, 2017 in Editorial and Events.A high number of intensive care patients were admitted during this year’s Bike Week, making it one of the most dangerous Bike Weeks that Daytona Beach has seen in years. During the 10-day event (March 8-19), 69 motorcycle related trauma patients were received by the only trauma hospital for Flagler and Volusia counties, the Halifax […]
New Air Cleaners From S&S Cycle For The Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Touring Models
Published by March 24th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Harley-Davidson promises a new more comfortable and performance experience with the all-new Milwaukee-Eight™ engine, ninth in the lineage of the company’s iconic Big Twin engines. You already know that more of this feeling experience can be delivered with the different exhaust systems provided by S&S Cycle, and now with the new Milwaukee-Eight air-cleaners kits above […]
The 30th Annual Donnie Smith Bike And Car Show Is This Weekend. March 25-26, 2017.
Published by March 24th, 2017 in Editorial.After Daytona Bike Week, motorcycle and classic car enthusiasts are ready to kick off the 2017 riding season and enjoy moto heaven at the Midwest’s largest custom bike and car show this weekend presented by Dennis Kirk. The event is attracting an ever-growing number of builders, customizers and businesses seeking to connect with bike and […]
New Stepped Design Rear Bars For Harley-Davidson Street And Road Glide Models
Published by March 23rd, 2017 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.The new Kuryakyn® Rear Turn Signal Bar is a clean, sleek direct replacement for the factory unit on select Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® and Street Glide® models. The bullet-style signals and bar are made from quality cast aluminum available in chrome or gloss black finish. A smooth, stepped design forms to the contours of the rear […]
The Adventures and Sparky and Clutch is a comic strip developed by the author of Discovering the Motorcycle – The History. The Culture. The Machines. After Armand Ensanian completed his acclaimed 510 page book on all that motorcycling has to offer, he was looking for a much lighter themed project that would educate those new […]
Biker’s Gear Malfunctions Resolved
Published by March 23rd, 2017 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Leather jackets, pants and boots are most commonly worn when parading the streets. With these biker life essentials, sometimes there are malfunctions with the zippers. The Fix N Zip is a smart way for instantly fixing the zipper present on all your gear. The brand even has a partnership with a few Harley Davidson dealerships around […]
This motorcycle Accident As A New Reminder To Always Check That Blind Spot
Published by March 23rd, 2017 in Editorial, Events and Videos.Shot on March 15, 2017 on the I-880 southbound in Milpitasin California, this terrifying accident is a reminder to all automobilists to check your blind spot before attempting any maneuver. Even more true when lane splitting is authorized like in California. The biker survived. But, please be always aware of your surroundings.
Custom Billet Fork Leg Covers Offered In Different Lengths To Custom Builders
Published by March 22nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.HHI (Hawg Halters Inc) is launching new billet fork covers to fit both early and late model touring bikes applications, and come in +1 inch to + 4 inch lengths to fit applications from stock length to 32 inches. It’s a great solution to give the custom builder an out of the box solution fo […]
The Three Winners Of The Dealer “Project Chieftain” Custom Bagger Contest
Published by March 22nd, 2017 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During Daytona Bike week Indian Motorcycle® announced the three winners of its Project Chieftain custom motorcycle contest. Hollister Powersports in Hollister, CA “Tequila Sunset” claimed top honors (top picture), with “America Proud” from Coastal Indian Motorcycle in Murrels Inlet, SC (middle picture) and “Barnstorm” from Indian Motorcycle of Central Massachusetts in Worcester, MA (bottom picture) […]
Sturgis Buffalo Chip Adds Bands To The 2017 Motorcycle And Music Festival
Published by March 22nd, 2017 in Editorial and Events.The addition of four more bands to the 2017 line-up proves the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is pulling out all the stops to bring the largest number of fans to the “The Best Party Anywhere!®”. The Buffalo Chip will be announcing more entertainment in the coming weeks. Those interested can get more information and purchase passes at […]
S&S Cycle To Debut A Custom T143 Black Edition Engine Harley Dyna At The Buffalo Chip’s 10th Anniversary Legends Ride®
Published by March 21st, 2017 in Controls, Editorial, Engines and Events.In honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Buffalo Chip’s Legends Ride, S&S Cycle, Inc. is debuting a T143 (165-170 hp) performance-styled Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider custom to be auctioned in support of the milestone event that kicks off in Deadwood, SD on Aug. 7. The fully customized Low Rider, designed to look and feel every bit a “muscle […]
World Record Attempt On Mini Bikes By Kevin Bean’re And Tim Ford
Published by March 21st, 2017 in Editorial and Events.It was last Sunday morning at 8 a.m. Kevin Bean’re and Tim ford dressed in Blues Brothers suits paused for a few pictures, then rolled down a deserted Daytona Main Street to attempt a World Record on stock 50cc Yamaha mini bikes, riding from Daytona Beach, Florida to San Diego, California. No chase vehicle! Just […]
HardtailProof™ Side Mount Plate Holders
Published by March 21st, 2017 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.TC Bros. HardtailProof unique modular design allows the license plate to be mounted horizontally or vertically on either side of the bike. Kit includes 3 different mounting brackets (axle, shock, & weld/clamp on) to allow mounting to virtually any motorcycle. A rubber mounting system isolates the taillight from vibration allowing for maximum filament bulb life. The […]
New Nostalgic Front Mini And Rear Drum Brakes
Published by March 19th, 2017 in Brakes, Customs and Editorial.If you are not into speeding with repetitive hard braking, forget about the disadvantages of drum brakes, like overheating, squealing from too much dust, prone to fading and difficult to service. They look extremely cool, and the retro custom trend has created a new market for them, fully redesigned, and much more efficient. A new […]
Classic Thunder Braided Cloth Spark Plug Wires
Published by March 18th, 2017 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.If you own old iron, sooner or later you will have to replace your spark plug wires. If your bike belongs the new retro trend category, you want your spark plug wires to look like belonging to a past era. Sumax is launching old school cloth spark plug wires without compromising today’s modern technology. They […]
Indian Motorcycle Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Chieftain. Pre-Order Of 100 Filled In 10 Minutes
Published by March 18th, 2017 in Builders, Controls, Editorial and Events.On Monday at Noon Eastern, Indian Motorcycle dealers designed by Brian Klock began accepting pre-order deposits for the company’s recently unveiled Limited-Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chieftain. By 12:10 p.m. Eastern, pre-order capacity of 100 units was filled. The new limited-edition offering is the latest collaboration between America’s first motorcycle company and the iconic Tennessee whiskey […]
