Each year, BAKER Drivetrain produces a semi-racy poster sized calendars. Each year, until now, they have featured a custom bike built in-house sporting the latest and greatest of BAKER products, and of course featuring a pretty girl straddling it. This year they decided to feature your bike if it’s very cool and it uses some […]
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Does Your Bike Has What It Takes To Be Featured In The 2014 BAKER Drivetrain Calendar
Published by August 24th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.All Five 2014 Harley Sportster Models Get New Brakes, Optional ABS, Keyless Security
Published by August 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The confidence-inspiring control offered by ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is a new option for all 2014 Harley-Davidson Sportster® model motorcycles. The five-model Sportster line also features updated hand controls and brake components, improved service access, and an optional H-D® Smart Security System with a proximity-based, hands-free security fob. Since its introduction in 1957, the Harley-Davidson […]
The Harris Saunders Story. On Our Worst Days, We Are Still Much Better Off Than Many People In This World
Published by August 23rd, 2013 in Editorial, Engines and Events.A Special Sturgis Narrative By Chris Clemens of S&S Cycle. Working in the motorcycle industry gives me an opportunity to make my daily bread surrounded by machines and people that bring me joy. My boss actually pays me to ride across country on a company bike and partake in the revelry of Sturgis! That’s a […]
Indian Motorcycle Wants To Set The New Standard For Premium Motorcycle Ownership, Service And Support.
Published by August 22nd, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In conjunction with the launch of its new 2014 Indian® Chief® platform, Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, announced the “Indian Motorcycle Assurance Program” intended to become a new standard for premium motorcycle ownership, service and support. The comprehensive program has been created to make purchasing, owning and riding the new 2014 Indian Chief motorcycles […]
Proposal To Name Highway 45 Harley-Davidson Heritage Highway. Highway 45 runs 300 miles from the Illinois state line to Upper Michigan. If you travel that stretch, you’ll pass at least two of Harley-Davidson’s major facilities, one off of Pilgrim Road. and one at Capitol Drive. Jim Crain of the Milwaukee HOG Chapter is working with […]
Harley-Davidson New Twin-Cooled™ High Output Twin Cam 103™
Published by August 21st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.Project Rushmore is qualified by Harley-Davidson as “the largest scale new model launch” in its 110-year history. In addition to new electronics, infotainment with touchscreen features, the Rushmore Project includes a long list of upgrades to provide the 2014 Touring & Trike models with more power (more roll-on power, brisker passing performance), and rider control […]
Indian Larry Photography Exhibit By Timothy White
Published by August 21st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Living on the west coast or passing by not far from Los Angeles. You may be interested to visit the PROJECT Gallery in Hollywood where photographer Timothy White is exhibiting a retrospective of legendary motorcycle builder Indian Larry ((Larry Desmedt 1949-2004.) Excerpted from White’s book on his long time friend and riding partner, the exhibit […]
3rd Motorcycle Coast To Coast Cannonball Run. September 5-21, 2014.
Published by August 21st, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Lonnie Isam, Jr., promoter and owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, has taken again on the challenge of the road with a new Motorcycle Cannonball. For the run’s third iteration, the run’s route master, John Classen has laid out a Southeast-to-Northwest course to be made in 17-days beginning September 5, 2014. The event […]
David Roper Of Team Obsolete To Compete With This AJS 7R3 “Triple Knocker” To this Year’s Manx Grand Prix
Published by August 20th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The Manx Grand Prix motorcycle races, scheduled August 23-30 this year, are held annually on the Isle of Man TT “Mountain Circuit” course for two weeks, and this year marks the 90th anniversary of the race. The ‘MGP,’ or ‘Manx’ as it is more commonly known, is considered to be the amateur riders’ alternative to […]
Harley-Davidson Unveils Its New Lineup Of 2014 Motorcycles
Published by August 19th, 2013 in Builders and Events.Yesterday, Harley-Davidson unveiled its new lineup of 2014 motorcycle models during the company’s annual Summer Dealer Meeting in Denver, Colo. The star of the show is not a single new bike – rather, it’s the landmark product development effort that resulted in Project RUSHMORE’s delivery of innovative, customer-driven enhancements to the line of touring motorcycles. […]
An Indian Ride To Polaris Motorcycle Research Development Center And Assembly Line
Published by August 18th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.After watching the unveiling event and road testing the 3 new Indian Chief motorcycles in Sturgis, S.D., I spent this weekend in Minnesota at the invitation of Art Welch, co-owner of Indian Motorcycle of The Twin Cities in St Paul, MN. In Polaris home-state, he was the first official Indian Motorcycle dealer to offer demo […]
2013-2014 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows
Published by August 18th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.From New York to California, the 12-city nationwide tour of the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® offers an all access pass to view the new 2014 models and hundreds of the hottest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, UTVs and ATVs for both new and experienced riders. From the latest gear and aftermarket accessories to informative seminars and […]
Monsters Of The Salt. Documentary Trailer.
Published by August 17th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Videos.In 1967, a pioneering African-American drag racer named Nira Johnson set a land-speed record on his Triumph Bonneville. Without realizing it, Nira inspired a life-long love of American hot rod culture in two French guys: Denis Sire, an artist who used Nira as the basis for a comic book hero; and Laurent Romuald, the top […]
CMT Bike Week. 10 Hours Of Bike Themed TV Programming About the 2013 Sturgis Rally.
Published by August 17th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.CMT brings the annual motorcycle rally to television with 10 hours of programming premiering every night at 8 p.m. ET/PT Sunday August 18 through Saturday August 24. Filmed at the Buffalo Chip, CMT Bike Week will give viewers an in depth and behind the scenes look into the music, culture and camaraderie that make up […]
Postcards From Bonneville 65th Anniversary Speed Week
Published by August 16th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) is the sanctioning Body for the land speed racing meets at Bonneville Salt Flats and later on the calendar El Mirage and Muroc. In Bonneville, since last August 10th until this Friday morning August 16th, a total of 500 vehicles on 2, 3 and 4 wheels are racing for […]
Spectro Oils Embraces Its Roots As A Penton Film Sponsor
Published by August 16th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.The John Penton Story is a feature length documentary about off-road motorcycle pioneer and industry icon, John Penton and his family. It will be narrated by Grammy Winner, Lyle Lovett and feature over 100 interviews of the largest cast of motorcycle legends ever assembled on film. The film’s production was funded through the innovative “crowd […]
City Of Sturgis Stands Beside SMRi And Sturgis Trademark
Published by August 15th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Officials with the non-profit Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. announced that, in an meeting on July 29, 2013, the Sturgis City Council unanimously endorsed a resolution in support of SMRi and its ownership and licensing of trademarks pertaining to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Inc. The Council’s vote came two weeks after initial discussions on the resolution […]
Exclusive. Interview Of Zach Ness About His New TV Series “Let It Ride” On National Geographic. Tonight at 9 P.M.
Published by August 14th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Tonight, Wednesday August 14 at 9 p.m. on National Geographic, the 1st episode featuring Zach Ness in the new TV series “Let It Ride.” In the show, wild inspiration drives Zach and his crew to build the very best custom motorcycles, whether by resurrecting dead bikes or through premium commissions from clients seeking a one-of-a-kind […]
New Harley-Davidson Dealer Principal Is At Age 25 The Youngest Female Owner In U.S. A woman who grew up in the family Harley-Davidson business has just become the youngest female dealer in the Motor Co.’s American network. Dia Matteson is the new president and director of Motorcycle Times Inc., which owns and operates the Harley-Davidson […]
American International Motorcycle Expo Announces Its 300th Committed Exhibitor
Published by August 14th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The inaugural American International Expo event, this October 16-20 in Orlando, Florida is a little bit more than 60 days away, and the number of committed exhibitors just reached 300. “The promise of AIMExpo continues to resonate with the industry, and this recent surge in exhibitor commitments is a clear demonstration of the momentum that […]
2013 Vintage Motorcycle Festival In Tacoma, Washington Scheduled August 24-25
Published by August 13th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The second annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival will run August 24-25 (Show Saturday, Ride Sunday) at the America’s Car Museum of Tacoma, Washington. The Vintage Motorcycle Festival is one of the signature events at the 165,000 square-foot museum and will feature motorcycles from many famous makers including BMW, Ducati, Triumph, Honda, Norton, Kawasaki, Harley-Davidson, BSA, Indian, […]
I Rode The 3 New Indian Chief Models
Published by August 12th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial and Events.During the August 3rd launch of the new Indian Chiefs in Sturgis, Steve Menneto, Vice President of Polaris Motorcycles, declared “Tonight, America’s number one motorcycle company is going to crack the throttle…” As promised I cracked it for you, successively riding the 3 Indian Chief models on the gorgeous twisted roads of the Black Hills […]
Allstate Introduces ‘Good Ride Grants’ for Ideas Advancing Motorcycle Safety and Awareness. Winners To Receive $5000.
Published by August 10th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Allstate Insurance Company announced the newest initiative under its Rider Protection Project portfolio – a series of programs all focused on making the roads a safer place to ride. The Allstate Good Ride Grant contest will award a combined total of $25,000* to contest winners with the best ideas for advancing motorcycle safety and awareness. […]
1- 2- Last Tuesday night, small talk with Jesse James. Told me that at his new parts and clothing display at the Full Throttle, he was mobbed by picture and autograph seekers. I went and saw that, love him or hate him, he is still (of course, not a surprise for me) one of the most […]
2013 Sturgis Rally Attendance. At Mid Week, Best In Many Years.
Published by August 9th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Sturgis Attendance Is Way Up Versus Recent Years. It was my strong feeling after only 24 hours spent in and around the Black Hills. Hotel and campground managers, vendors on Sturgis Lazelle street and at Rapid City Black Hills Harley-Davidson confirmed to me that crowds look like the ones of the rally best years. Since […]
Daredevil Robbie Knievel Arrested In Sturgis For DUI In A Motorhome
Published by August 9th, 2013 in Editorial and Events.Robbie Knievel, the 51-year old daredevil son of Evel Knievel was unapologetic when arrested for DUI while driving a motorhome and crashing in 2 RV’s. “I ride motorcycles and I friggin’ drink and ride. That’s my deal” said Robbie. And adding these words “I shouldn’t be drinking and driving ’cause I could kill somebody … […]
