1. Chance to win a brand new motorcycle! We are giving away four bikes in four days!** (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN) 2. $1,000 Shopping Spree Giveaway on Thursday!** 3. FREE BEER on Thursday, Friday & Saturday night!** 4. Over $100,000 in cash and prizes will be given away during the rally!** 5. Free shuttle is back […]
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15 Reasons To Attend Las Vegas BikeFest September 29 – October 2, 2016
Published by September 7th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In Sturgis The Flying Piston Custom Builders Breakfast Raised Tech Education Funds
Published by September 3rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Flying Piston produces charitable events to assist in raising awareness and funds for non-profits and individuals in the biker community. During the 76th Sturgis rally, the second annual Flying Piston was held at The Buffalo Chip CrossRoads and brought together custom builders, industry veterans and regular riders together to benefit the next generation. Invited […]
Kenny Roberts Jr. Named “AIMExpo Champion” For 2016 Event This October 13-16
Published by September 2nd, 2016 in Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced that second generation road-racing legend Kenny Roberts Jr. has been selected with the coveted distinction of being “AIMExpo Champion” for the 2016 event, which will take place October 13-16 from the North Hall of Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Roberts is the newest addition to AIMExpo’s […]
The Milwaukee Rally This Labor Day Weekend
Published by September 1st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.It begins today September 1st and is considered the largest free motorcycle rally in the Midwest with bikers riding back and forth between 5 participating dealerships, the Harley Museum and the Harley’s engine plant in Menomonee Falls where new 2017 models will be available for test rides. The 5 participating dealerships are Milwaukee Harley-Davidson, House of Harley-Davidson in […]
Harley-Davidson Re-Evaluates Its Market Needs. Eliminates About 200 Positions At US Plants.
Published by August 31st, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley is eliminating about 200 employees at its U.S. plants. “We continually evaluate industry and market changes to provide the best products and services to our customers. To that end, we are adjusting our production plan to align with our 2016 guidance and we are making the necessary changes to right-size the company” said Bernadette […]
Doobie Brothers’ Patrick Simmons And Wife Cris to Ride Again Coast to Coast In 2016 Cannonball Endurance Run
Published by August 31st, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Patrick Simmons, founding member of The Doobie Brothers and longtime motorcycle enthusiast, will ride coast to coast with his wife Cris Sommer Simmons, in the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run 2016 in September. The duo will journey more than 3,300 miles from Atlantic City, NJ to Carlsbad, CA on their 1914 and 1915 Harley-Davidsons with stops […]
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Published by August 30th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Fans, friends and supporters of motorcycling’s best and brightest are invited to reserve their seats now for the Class of 2016 AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Ceremony, October 13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. For the third year, the induction ceremony will be held in conjunction with the American International Motorcycle Expo, […]
The 2016 Coast To Coast Race Of The Century Cannonball On 1916 Or Earlier Motorcycles
Published by August 27th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.3304 miles in 15 stages from Atlantic City to Carlsbad , California. This 2016 coast to coast Race Of The Century Cannonball run will probably be the most difficult ride since the inaugural event in 2010. Isam, Jr., owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, and founder of the Motorcycle Cannonball Run announced today […]
Hunter Klee Joins S&S Cycle As Director Of Exhaust Development
Published by August 27th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Exhaust.S&S Cycle of Viola, Wisconsin welcomes Hunter Klee to its Exhaust Design/ Manufacturing team in the role of Director of Exhaust Development. Hunter brings a decade of powersports exhaust design and manufacturing expertise and will help manage the recently created state of the art facility in the La Crosse, Wisconsin facility. Most recently Klee was […]
2016 Bike And Music Weekend In Germany
Published by August 26th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.While many of you were enjoying the 2016 Sturgis Rally, many others on the other side of the Atlantic were participating to the Germany Bike And Music Weekend, a wild event combining crazy and insane vehicles on 2. 3 and 4 wheels, drag racing open to all, around the clock heavy metal music on 2 […]
Sons Of Speed” Vintage Motorcycle Racing To Debut At 2016 Daytona Biketoberfest
Published by August 25th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Eight daring riders will put everything on the Line at Sons Of Speed inaugural race Saturday, October 15, 2016, during Biketoberfest at the New Smyrna Speedway half-mile, banked racetrack just south of Daytona Beach. Imagined by Custom Builder Billy Lane and Inspired by early 20th-century board-track racers, the Sons of Speed races hearkens back to a […]
Harley-Davidson 2017 Touring Motorcycles Lineup. All-New Milwaukee Eight Engine. All New Front And Rear Suspension
Published by August 24th, 2016 in Builders and Events.More power. More comfort. More control. Today, Harley-Davidson redefined its touring lineup by unveiling the all-new Milwaukee-Eight™ engine, the ninth Big Twin in its history, plus all-new front and rear suspension. “These are the most powerful, most responsive and most comfortable Touring motorcycles ever offered by Harley-Davidson,” said Scott Miller, Vice-President of Styling and Product […]
Internet Expansion Reaches The Powersports Industry With Launch of .Motorcycles Domain Names. Dominion Registries opens registration for new .Motorcycles domain names exclusively for the powersports industry. Only verified entities in the powersports community can register these industry defining domain names, making the online space safe and highly relevant for consumers seeking reliable information about Motorcycles. […]
Breaking News. Harley-Davidson Unveiled The All-New Harley-Davidson Milwaukee Eight Engine 107’ And 114”.
Published by August 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.The all-new Harley-Davidson® Milwaukee-Eight™ engine, ninth in the lineage of the company’s iconic Big Twin engines, delivers more power and an improved motorcycling experience for riders and passengers while retaining the iconic look, sound and feel of its predecessors. An all-new design, the Milwaukee-Eight engine offers quicker throttle response, more passing power, purer sound, a […]
2016 European Bike Week At Lake Faak, Austria. September 6-11 (Part 1)
Published by August 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.120,000 participants in 2016, 13,000 v-twins parading around Lake Faak and riding the narrow Alpine mountain roads, a complete language confusion due to the fact that many european countries are represented, an official Harley Bike Show and another big one organized by Custom Chrome Europe, plethora of custom bikes shown for the 1st time by […]
Dougie Lampkin To wheelie The entire Way Around The 37.7-mile Isle of Man TT course
Published by August 19th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.British trials motorcycling superstar Dougie Lampkin, a 12-time trials world champion, is training to wheelie the entire way around the storied Isle of Man TT course ((37.7 mile, 60.6 km) Throttle against rear brake, with body positioned for balance and steering with hundred of corners. The stunt will be performed on a lightweight trial bike. It […]
Harley-Davidson Settles US Government Lawsuit Over Numerous EPA Violations
Published by August 18th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Legal.The suit was alleging that Harley-Davidson sold more than 12,000 motorcycles not covered by a certification ensuring the engines meet federal standards, according to a statement from the EPA. The suit also accused the company of selling 340,000 after-market engine tuners that, once installed, “caused motorcycles to emit higher amounts of certain air pollutants than […]
9TH Annual Cafe Racer Magazine Bike Show Winners
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Around 700 guests and 60 motorcycles entered the 9th annual Cafe Racer Reader’s Ride-in Custom Bike Show in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 13. The field was slightly thinned by rain, but the entries covered everything from vintage British bikes to modern retro customs and even a BMW sidecar rig. The show’s top winners were: […]
Triumph Streamliner Piloted By Guy Martin Broke Triumph 46 year Old Record. 274.2 MPH (441 km/h)
Published by August 17th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On August 8, at the Bonneville Salt Flats, the Triumph Rocket Streamliner powered by 2 turbocharged Rocket III engines became the world’s fastest ever Triumph to clock a speed of 274.2 mph (441.28 km/h) The salt flats at Bonneville offered near perfect conditions during the land speed practice week. The streamliner was piloted by TT […]
Harley About To Introduce The New 2017 Touring Models Lineup With An All-New Engine. The Milwaukee Eight. As I wrote 3 weeks ago, it should be a 107” with 4 valves per cylinder. A lot of speculation is going on about other features. It will be the 8th generation of Harley engines and will replace the […]
Mecum Monterey Motorcycles Auction. August 18-20, 2016 (Part 2)
Published by August 16th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Among the 50 motorcycles to be auctioned, this C-01 Lotus motorcycle designed by Daniel Simon, if you really want to own a functional movie prop… Specifications are pretty good: KTM sourced 1195 cc v-twin, lifted from the RC8R super bike delivering 200 hp, carbon fiber wheels by BST, 320 mm racing Brembo brakes, twin Ohlins […]
Mecum Monterey Motorcycles Auction. August 18-20, 2016 (Part 1)
Published by August 16th, 2016 in Builders and Events.This year, the Mecum Monterey Auction will be limited to 50 rare hand picked motorcycles. Pre-auction estimated values for the motorcycles this year range from $10,000 to $450,000, with quite a few great bikes available at the lower price range, many of them British bikes from such popular brands as Triumph and BSA. But the most […]
Postcards From The 76th Sturgis Rally. Part 4.
Published by August 14th, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This is the 4th and last series of my postcards from the 76th Sturgis Rally. Many taken at the Rat’s Hole Bagger Show on Thursday August 11 and on the road. As usual, the awesome, the wild, the pretty and everything between was everywhere to be seen. Regarding attendance, I would guess that numbers are […]
Postcards From The 76th Sturgis Rally. Part 3.
Published by August 13th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.6 a.m. Sunrise at the Rapid City regional airport while boarding my plane back home in South Florida. Black Hills, see you next year,
