The 19th Annual Leesburg Bikefest, the largest free 3-day motorcycle rally and music event, keeps its growing audience coming back and is bringing new entertainment and activities: 3 headline concerts, 75+ regional concerts, vendors, demonstrations, shows and 5 hot body contests. There is something for everyone… The event is estimated to draw a quarter-of-a-million-plus riders […]
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Leesburg Bikefest April 24- 26, 2015. The US Largest 3-Day Motorcycle Rally Announces New Features.
Published by April 15th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.JIMS Creates The Lift Wheel Guide
Published by April 15th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Today’s larger and heavier motorcycles, especially those with fairings, can be difficult to safely load onto a bike lift by only one person. To solve this problem, JIMS now offers a guide to help the front wheel track into the correct position. For use with Handy lift or equivalent, this device becomes the “buddy” that […]
Triumph Motorcycles Claiming To Be Now Number One European Brand In North America
Published by April 14th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.A record setting first quarter by Triumph Motorcycles America, which included the highest single day retail sales ever on March 31st, resulted in the company stating as being the top selling European brand in North America. The ranking is based upon motorcycle unit sales in the 500cc-plus on-road and dual-sport categories for the U.S. and […]
Shot by Joey Rocket, a.k.a. Adrian Laboy, a collaborator of Indian/Victory of Daytona Beach, a few shots of the event and some interesting aerial views (yes, from a Drone) giving you a different perspective…
Brass Balls Bobber (BBB) brought back to life an original 1974 Honda CB 750 now in excellent condition so that Pros 4 Vets can raffle it to fulfill their mission of supporting our US troops. To win this bike, each ticket is only $10.00 and only 2000 tickets will be sold. So you chance of […]
Öhlins Racing AB Safety Recall Notice For TTX 36 Shocks
Published by April 14th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Suspension.Öhlins has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain batches and part numbers of aftermarket TTX36 (TTX GP, TTX RT & TTX36 MKII) MC shock absorbers produced between 11-06-2013 and 02-19-2015. Therefore you are strongly urged to stop using the motorcycle until the shock absorber has been removed or […]
When Harley-Davidson introduced its 2 Street models (750 & 500), the maker described them as “coming from the street, born out of the custom tradition of tearing down a motorcycle to its raw, minimal essence and letting the pure rebellion inherent in the lines of the machine come screaming through”… Corporate narrative aside, it’s true […]
Gain Rider Leg Clearance With New Harley Passenger Mini Footboard Mounts
Published by April 12th, 2015 in Accessories, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Gain leg room with the new Passenger Mini Footboard Mount Kit (P/N 50500403 $99.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories. This mount kit replaces the Original Equipment passenger footboards of 1993-later Harley-Davidson Touring models with more-compact footpegs or mini footboards. The passenger’s feet are moved rearward and inward to create more space between the rider […]
In 1932, 23-year-old Englishman Robert Fulton Jr set off on a 40,000-mile solo motorcycle trek from London to Japan. His incredible footage of the journey is one of a selection of films being shown in England at The Adventure Travel Film Festival (17-20 Aug). It captures a Middle East still under British rule, India under […]
A 65 year old woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near death experience.. Seeing God, she asked “Is my time up?” God said, “No, you have another 33 years, 2 months and 8 days to live.” Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in the […]
Post Apocalyptic Motorcycle
Published by April 10th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Some of you are familiar with AMC’s “The Walking Dead” tv series with all episodes describing a post apocalyptic in which a band of survivors find themselves on the road, surviving day to day and trying to hold on to their shredded humanity and dwindling hope. Stripped of security and without a direction for the […]
Zipper’s Performance MaxFlow and HighFlow Premium Air Cleaner Kits Now Available And Ready to Ship
Published by April 10th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Zipper’s Premium Air Cleaner Kits for Twin Cam® Engines Here’s a nice power increase that’s easy to install! These USA-Made Premium Air Cleaner Kits feature internal-breather backing plates CNC-machined from solid billet for strength, performance and beauty. The included cleanable/oil-able, pleated gauze element is available in standard 2-1/4″ width or Zipper’s 5/8″ wider MaxFlow unit […]
RSD Custom Gauge Mount And Top Triple Set Up
Published by April 9th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Roland Sands Design (RSD) is Introducing the RSD Gauge Mount and Top Triple Set Up for Softail, Dyna, Sportster & 48 models. The idea is to move any stock Harley-Davidson 3-1/4” gauge from the gas tank or risers to the front of the forks. The RSD Top Triple Clamps also allow for use of standard risers […]
This 1948 James Comet belongs to the Art Busman Collection. It will be featured in the 2016 edition of the Paul Oxman Publishing Motorcycle Classics Calendar. Photography @ Doug Mitchel
S&S Variable Pressure Clutch To Upgrade Your Harley Stock Clutch Without Any Modifications
Published by April 9th, 2015 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.S&S has a long history of making a lot of power, and a lot of stock clutches have been sacrificed to the “Gods Of Speed”. S&S has come up with a couple of economical ways to beef up your stock clutch so it can handle the power an S&S engine can throw at it. This […]
Motorcycle Reliability And Owner Satisfaction. A Survey By “Consumer Reports”
Published by April 8th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Faithful to its mission to empower consumers with the knowledge they need to make better and more informed choices, Consumer Reports just published the results of a new study on to find out two things: how reliable top-selling brands are in terms of frequency of repair and how happy those brands make their owners. Let’s […]
Progressive Suspension “Spring Into Spring” Promotion. Buy A Set Of 444 or 944 Series Shocks. Get A Free Set Of Progressive Rate Fork Springs (stock Or Lowered)
Published by April 8th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.If you purchase a set of Progressive Suspension 444 or 944 Series Shocks between April 1st to April 30th, 2015, you will score a FREE se of their progressive rate fork springs (stock length or lowered). Click HERE for more info and fill out the redemption form to receive your FREE Set Of Fork Springs. The […]
Custom 1975 Honda CB750. Jay Leno Rode It And Loved It.
Published by April 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Rebuilt by Gasser Customs in the spirit of the Hot Rods & Gassers of the 1950’s & 60’s but with some modern technology.Hheavy frame mods for added strength and functionality. The engine has been bored up to an 836cc with a twin carb set-up and has various other Go Fast mods giving the ability to […]
Ural Sidecar Motorcycle Company. Did You Know?
Published by April 7th, 2015 in Builders and Editorial.You know that Ural sidecars are made for rocks, mud, snow and rivers. They will not take you fast to your destination, but they will take you to impossible places. Ural sidecar motorcycles are built since 1941 in Siberia, Russia. Originally they were destined to be used as battle bikes for the Soviet Red Army. […]
Sudco Keihin FCR39/41 Carburetor Kits For Ducati 750/900 SuperSport, Monsters.
Published by April 7th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Keihin FCR Carburetors are acknowledged as some of the leading carburetors in 4-stroke motorcycle road racing. Sudco International offers Keihin FCR 39mm and 41mm Performance Carburetor Kits for Ducati’s popular 1992 to 2002 air-cooled L-twin Desmodromic valve engines found in the 750/900 Super Sport and 900 Monster models. The Kits include a pair of Keihin […]
Arlen Ness Front Brake Calipers For Indian Models
Published by April 5th, 2015 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.These replacement brake housings will fit 2014-up Indian models (except Scouts) and all 2010 & up Victory models (except Vision) Only front applications, available for right and left side. Available in chrome or black. Includes seals and instructions (replacement seals must be purchased separately. Made in the USA. MSRP $249.95. At Arlen Ness.
Discovery Channel Unveils A New Series About Harley-Davidson
Published by April 5th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Rich Ross, the new Chief of the Discovery Channel, unveiled new programming for season 2015-2016. Among the new tv shows, a scripted series about the history of Harley-Davidson. Based on a true story, the series will tell how Milwaukee schoolyard pals William S. Harley (left) and Arthur Davidson (right) built and rode the machines, then […]
April is “Check Your Helmet” Month. Guidelines From Harley-Davidson
Published by April 3rd, 2015 in Accessories and Editorial.A research by Harley-Davidson shows that nearly 80 percent of all Harley and competitive motorcycle owners and passengers wear a helmet every time they ride. April is “Check Your Helmet” month and a great time to ensure your helmet delivers the protection that you expect. The company reminds you the industry guidelines to maximize your […]
Photo @ Antonio Esposito
BDL Chain Drive Primary Kit For Softail Models Now Includes Competitor Clutch Mechanism
Published by April 3rd, 2015 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.The popular CDC-1-90 chain drive primary kit for 1990-2006 Softail models by Belt Drives Ltd. is now sold with BDL’s Competitor Clutch. Developed for street and high performance applications the Competitor provides instantaneous and absolute transfer of power to the rear wheel with a smooth, comfortable lever. A patented 7-plate Kevlar clutch provides at least […]
Government Trying To Establish New Regulations To Determine What Is A Motorcycle Versus A Car.
Published by April 2nd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The line between what is legally a Motorcycle or a Car is getting blurry with the expansion of a new category of vehicles now called AutoCycles. The difference between a car and a motorcycle seemed to be clear. You sit in a car with 4 wheels and a steering wheel. You sit on a motorcycle […]
