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Adding Bling To Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide And Freewheeler Trike Models

You can add some Bling to all three corners of a Harley-Davidson® Trike model with the new H-D Enforcer Custom Wheels for Trike (P/N 43300324 19-inch front, P/N 40900070 15-inch rear; each $659.95). Polished and mirror-chrome plated, split five-spoke Enforcer Custom wheels broadcast stunning reflections, even when standing still. Designed by Harley-Davidson specifically for 2009-later Tri-Glide® […]

Victory Racing At Isle Of Man TT Races. Update 2.

On the small Isle Of Man between Great Britain and Ireland, the 2015 TT practices and races are going on the 37.73 miles mountain course . Victory electric motorcycle 1st rider Lee ‘General Lee’ Johnston rode a 103.94mph lap and screamed through Sulby 15mph faster than his previous practice lap, hitting 157.9mph. 2nd rider William […]

Elio Motors To Build Fifth Generation Prototype Of $6,800, 84 MPG Vehicle

Elio Motors announced it has begun work on its fifth generation prototype vehicle following a successful supplier summit meeting last week. The P5 will include Elio Motors’ recently unveiled 0.9 liter, 3-cylinder engine prototype and a manual transmission. Created in 2008 by Paul Elio, Elio Motors is targeting a launch date mid 2016 for a […]

Ride To Work Day Is June 15, 2015

The 24th annual Motorcycle And Scooter Ride To work Day is June 15th. To encourage record-setting numbers of riders to participate spread the word by every means possible. In many parts of the country, particularly those with vibrant local economies, automotive ‘gridlock’ is rapidly becoming an unattractive fact of life. This is due to the […]

Hooligan Tactics. A Sportster To Show The Street What You Are Made Of.

The best custom motorcycles are those projects commissioned to a great builder when a client gives him close to complete freedom of creation. ‘Do whatever you want with it’ have always been the magic words to get the most and the best of your partner in motorcycle customization. Advice to all. Choose your builder like […]

Actor Marlon Brando’s 1969 Harley FLH Is For Sale

Although Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler in the iconic movie “The Wild One” gave him a kind of biker image, he was not at all a gearhead as was fellow actor Steve McQueen. But he in 1970 (well after the “Wild One” was shot and well before he starred in “The Godfather”), he bought this […]

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Las Vegas BikeFest. Artistry In Iron Master Builders Championship. October 1-4, 2015.

The roster for the 12th annual Artistry in Iron – Master Builders Championship – is now complete. The competition will be held during the 15th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest®, October 1-4, 2015. The annual invitation only competition will include 21 award winning builders. A limited number of builders are invited to participate annually. The 2013 […]

J&P Cycles Moving Its Headquarters And Operations. National Motorcycle Museum Remains In Anamosa, Iowa.

J&P Cycles released information regarding how they will implement some big changes in an effort to make their customer service even better. The changes will, over time, impact the location of retail and warehousing operations currently in Anamosa. Plans call for the J&P Cycles warehouse to move to Louisville, Kentucky, the administrative offices to move […]

Victory Racing Breaks The 100mph Average Lap Speed Barrier On Its First TT Zero Practice Session (Update1)

Victory Racing has successfully run its two electric bikes in the first practice session ahead of the TT Zero race. Six racers set out on the practice, but only three crossed the line with two of those being the Victory machines. Getting both bikes back across the line and breaking past 100mph laps on Victory’s […]

Racing And Setting Records On Old, Vintage And Antique motorcycles During The 75th Sturgis Rally

20th Century Racing is a group of old motorcycle lovers aiming to preserve the magnificent history of early motorcycles racing by generating excitement, to educate current and future motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world through their antique motorcycle racing adventures. During the 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the 20th Century Racing team led by Brittney Olsen […]

Unrestored 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead In Jay Leno’s Garage

A well-worn machine proud of its scars and age, this 1936 Harley Knucklehead was not run since 1952. Brought back to life with only a light tune-up, not a restoration. Only a pair of new tires, a flushed crankcase, a new coil and greased bearings. An honest and beautiful bike too happy to be ridden […]

First 3D-Print Functional Motorcycle

You heard about 3D printing, a series of various processes used to make a three-dimensional object. A 3D printer is a type of industrial robot using additive processes to create successive layers of material. Objects created can be of almost any shape or geometry. Using 3D printing, someone already a car. And now a “functional” […]

Brass Harley “F#*%**ng” Gas Cap For Harley Tanks

For those who ride in brass and can’t live without their bikes saying the F word, a unique right hand and vented gas cap. Top is CNC machined from solid brass with the thread in polished aluminum. Unique 2-piece design for locking. Call to make sure it fits your model-year oem Harley-Davidson gas tank. Matching […]

Joke Of The Week

These life facts are irrefutable. A wise person once said: 1. We all love to spend money buying new clothes but we never realize that the best moments in life are enjoyed without clothes. 2. Having a cold drink on hot day with a few friends is nice, but having a hot friend on a […]

Victory Motorcycles Reveal Final Prototype Pikes Peak Racer

Victory Motorcycles, in partnership with Roland Sands Design and Cycle World, will race a new prototype engine at the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb on June 28. The prototype racing motorcycle, named Project 156 for the 156 turns in the Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb, also known as the Race to the Clouds, will feature […]

Thank You Joe Palermo

Last Sunday, the custom motorcycle community lost Joe Palermo, one of the most creative bike builders and a dear friend to many among us. Although building bikes after hours alone in his modest personal garage of Edgewater, Florida, each year he was able to surprise us with a new very unusual project mixing pure art […]

J&P Cycles Open House Rally June 27-28, 2015. The Concert Line Up.

J&P Cycles is going to take the Open House Rally to the next level on Saturday night, June 27, with a free concert at the Jones County Fairgrounds, in Monticello, Iowa, featuring Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, The Voice of Ratt Stephen Pearcy, and former Warrant guitarist Billy Morris playing tribute to Jani Lane. Don Jamieson, co-host […]

Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Motorcycle Will Not Hit The Market Before 2 Or 3 Years

About three dozen LiveWire produced by Harley-Davidson and tested by 6,800 people at dealer events around the U.S and in Europe have brought to the company a lot of information about what riders like about the prototype electric motorcycle and their expectations. An unanimous positive is the LiveWire design and black & gray color combination […]

William Shatner On Cross-Country Ride On “Rivet”

William Shatner, the legendary Hollywood icon that captained the Starship Enterprise for over 30 years,, has teamed up with American Wrench to create the first-of-its-kind “Rivet” motorcycle. The bike, straight from the creative brain of Shatner alongside American Wrench owner/designer Kevin Sirotek, looks like a land jet and certainly unlike anything else. In conjunction with […]

Proposed EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Would Increase Ethanol Risks For Motorcycles & ATVs


(Source AMA) The Renewable Fuel Standard proposals announced yesterday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would increase the risk of misfueling for motorcyclists and all-terrain-vehicle owners by forcing the widespread availability of higher-ethanol fuel blends, such as E15, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA proposed setting the renewable fuel standard for 2014 at the […]

Seattle Cossacks Motorcycle Stunt & Drill Team To Perform At Sturgis Buffalo Chip

The beauty of the Seattle Cossacks performing precisely engineered aerobics atop magnificent two-wheeled machines will bring an air of grace and incredible excitement to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s CrossRoads this August. The Seattle Cossacks are well known for their daring stunts, balancing man upon man in impossible configurations all while riding vintage motorcycles. In sharp […]

Bullet Harley Street Bob

In the USA, the Dyna Street Bob may be one of the most under-rated bike of the Harley line up and unfortunately is not currently one of the favorite platforms of customization for professional custom builders. As a matter of fact, the Street Bob is a fun, raw, gritty and no-nonsense minimalist bike, quite comfortable […]

H-D Museum Summer Exhibit Celebrates Motorcycle Legend Willie G. Davidson

The Harley-Davidson Museum’s summer exhibit honors the life, career and legacy of motorcycle icon Willie G. Davidson. Willie G. Davidson: Artist, Designer, Leader, Legend, celebrates the artistry, influence and impact of a man whose designs have defined American motorcycles for generations. The exhibit opens June 13 and runs through Sept. 7, 2015. Willie pursued his love of art […]

AIMExpo Appoints Kevin Nixon As New Marketing Manager

The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced today the addition of motorcycle industry veteran Kevin Nixon to the growing AIMExpo team. Nixon will serve as the Marketing Manager for the powersports market’s largest show, which was recently named one of the fastest-growing trade shows in North America. He will be based out of the Marketplace Events […]

Handlebars. Are You Rabbit Or Tee?

A plethora of handlebars are available for your sled. More choices from Throttle Addiction with these 2 new sets, the Rabbit and the Tee, both crafted from seamless 4130 Chromoly tubing and 100% TIG Welded. The precision machined bungs are tapped to accept ½” X 13 TPI bolts. Both feature 3.5” spacing designed to bolt […]

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