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Indian Motorcycle Activities At 75th Daytona Bike Week

daytona-1Indian Motorcycle®,again has a full schedule of events, including demo rides, new models, vintage & custom bike displays, racing, organized rides and much more during the 75th Anniversary of Daytona Bike Week, March 5-12.

“Seventy-five years after Ed Kretz dominated the first Bike Week race, our team is inspired to honor that legacy and showcase our future,” said Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries. “Whether you’re a cruising enthusiast or long-haul tourer, into customs like those shown in our Project Scout contest or a race enthusiast cheering on the SuperHooligan Scout Sixty bikes, we know that anybody hanging out with Indian Motorcycle will have great stories to tell.”

Below are highlights of the Daytona Bike Week action Indian Motorcycle has planned.

indianlogo1Demo Rides at Daytona International Speedway (International Speedway Blvd., across from the Florida Hospital Gate) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Daily; Last Ride Leaves at 4:30 p.m.

Bike Week attendees will have the chance to ride the entire 2016 line-up of Indian motorcycles, including the Indian Scout® Sixty cruiser, Indian Chief® Vintage bagger, Indian Roadmaster® tourer and a very special new model. Ride multiple bikes, compare, and decide which Indian Motorcycle models best suit your riding style. Demo rides are free and available to those with a valid motorcycle endorsement and proper attire.

indianlogo1Indian Motorcycle Display at Daytona International Speedway (Richard Petty & Midway Blvd.) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Daily

In addition to the demo site, a display in the Midway area will feature the entire 2016 Indian Motorcycle line-up, as well as engine cutaways, custom & vintage bikes, accessories and apparel. Register for your chance to win a 2016 Indian Scout Sixty, check out the finalists from the ‘Project Scout: Build a Legend’ custom contest, see how an Indian Chieftain® with performance accessories handles the dyno, and make sure to pick up an exclusive Indian Motorcycle Daytona 75th patch simply by showing your Indian Motorcycle proof of ownership (key-ring, badge, etc.)

indianlogo1Hooligan Race Night (Ocean Complex West Parking Lot, downtown Daytona Beach) 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., March 8

Enjoy live music, food & refreshments as Roland Sands and fellow Team RSD racers battle handlebar-to-handlebar in pursuit of the checkered flag on their RSD SuperHooligan Indian Scout Sixty dirt trackers. Winners of the Project Scout contest will be announced at this event, and you’re welcome to join a celebratory after-party at the Boot Hill Saloon. Continue reading ‘Indian Motorcycle Activities At 75th Daytona Bike Week’

New Electronic Components By NAMZ

2NM-33471-0601For professionals.

Ever since 2008 when the factory began using throttle-by-wire, NAMZ has stayed on the gas by continuing to come up with harnesses supporting the new technology. But there was one part that the company had a hard time bringing to market and that is the 6-position Molex connector attached to the throttle actuator motor. This elusive connector (right picture) was always available but the minimum quantity to order was through the roof! Now, MAMZ has the original single row connector in stock and ready for shops and dealerships all over the world.

1NHD-72078-00The ECM connector is used since the early days of fuel injection and is now found on motorcycles all over the world. The NAMZ Delphi 36-pin ECM connector is unlike the factory version. It is packaged as a kit and comes with all of the materials you need to install it! It includes terminals, strain relief, retaining lock, seal and cable tie. Not for the faint at heart and should only be installed by an experienced technician.

At NAMZ or call 1-877-277-NAMZ for more information

Standard Edition. A Dark Chop N’ Roll Bolt-On Job By Exile Cycles.

0ExileStandard00ExileStandard3ExileStandardRussell Mitchell’s custom motorcycles fall in 3 categories. The built from-the-ground-up “Special Exile bikes”. The Harley makeovers called the “X-Harleys.” And the bike kits to let you do the work yourself following Exile’s blueprints and using his extensive line of bolt-on parts. “Standard Edition”, Russell’s most recent project and currently his own riding bike – until somebody offers him the price of his work – fits in the category of “X-Harleys.” It’s a complete bolt-on proposition (with no fabrication involved, except cutting the fender struts off the frame on this particular model year, but not on 2008-up) using a 2007 TC FXST Softail Standard platform on which were grafted Exile’s extensive line of proprietary parts. From a cosmetic point of view, the 2007 Harley Softail model presents the advantage of featuring a silver motor & 6-speed tranny treatment.

4ExileStandard5ExileStandard4bisExileStandard4terExileStandardTo get started on this chop n’ roll job, after removing all unnecessary parts and cleaning the frame, the powertrain went from dull to very attractive thanks to the replacement of all the stock covers with EMD’s Ribbed Rocker, Cam and Clutch covers, all powder coated in a wrinkle silver finish. A set of foot control Twin Cam to Evo adapters were bolted to accept Exile’s own billet foot controls in satin finish. Then, a remote master cylinder was bolted under the clutch end cover.

14ExileStandard7ExileStandardOn the driveline side, Russell installed his Exile 3” open belt kit and a centrifugal clutch with the bike being setup as foot clutch jockey shift. Below about 1200 rpm the clutch is automatically disengaged making riding a foot-clutch a breeze. For a unitized look. the open primary, like the motor cases and tranny, received a wrinkle silver powder coating treatment. The adjustable kickstand (in both open and close position) is now bolted to the frame under the open belt kit. Front end is made of Exile’s Sani Tree triple tree, keeping Harley sliders with shorter fork tubes and using Sportster fork boots. Fender mounts were thinned a 1/4” to have enough room to fit a 15” wheel 200 mm front tire and authorizing the installation of an appropriate width fender. A matching 15” wheel 200 mm rear tire was attached to the swingarm and is now slowed by a Sprocket Brake Kit (rear brake and final drive sprocket are combined), a signature item from Exile Cycles. This polished stainless steel sprocket/rotor is coupled with a slick two-piston billet caliper. The rear fender is bolted on the swingarm. Continue reading ‘Standard Edition. A Dark Chop N’ Roll Bolt-On Job By Exile Cycles.’

Seen Today At The Daytona 500

Daytona-VPM-2016There is a new look today at this year’s NASCAR Daytona 500 as both the Daytona Beach Police Department and the Port Orange Police Department are providing motor patrol service on Victory Police Motorcycles (VPM). The officers on the specially equipped VPM bikes are getting a lot of attention as race fans at the speedway and around town take photos and ask questions about these police bikes…(photos @ Michael Dapper)

About Actor Ryan Reynold’s Passion For Riding With His Custom Triumph Thruxton

Besides being a very successful actor, Reynold happens to be a passionate of British motorcycles. In this video, Reynold talk about his meditative experience while riding, then discovers his Triumph Thruxton Cafe Racer customized by Dustin Kott from Los Angeles shop Kott Motorcycles.

Daytona Bike Week. 2nd Annual Daytona Perewitz Ultimate Custom Motorcycle Paint Show Is Wednesday March 9.

perewitz1perewitz2perewitz3On Wednesday March 9, 2016, at the Jester Live Pavilion (ex. Coca Cola Pavilion) at Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach, Dave Perewitz and daughter Jody will host the 2nd annual Daytona Ultimate Custom Motorcycle Paint Show.

The paint competition is open to all brands, models and styles of motorcycles with a selected team of custom painters judging each artwork. Bikes are scored strictly on the originality, aesthetic appeal, quality and execution of the paint job (independently of the motorcycle itself.) Awards will be given in a variety of categories like best pearl, best candy, best use of color, best artwork, best graphics, best flames, best of show. The paint show is free to the public and runs from 10 a.m. to around 5 p.m. when the winners will be announced.

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ARCH Motorcycle Company’s First Production Model KRGT-1 Is Certified CARB and EPA Emission-Compliant

Arch-TT-RedARCH Motorcycle Company, the ultra-premium American V-twin motorcycle manufacturer co-founded by Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves, has announced that its first production model, the KRGT-1, has been certified emissions-compliant by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency and is legal in all fifty of the United States.

“CARB certification was always our goal,” says Hollinger. “We were committed to that from day one. It was a grueling process and important for us to achieve in order to deliver on our promise of a production-quality, custom performance cruiser.”

ARCH held the official media launch for the KRGT-1 in March of 2015 and received high marks from every motorcycle media representative who rode it. Since then, the KRGT-1 has continued to impress respected journalists as well as every enthusiast who has had the opportunity to experience it. The KRGT-1 was also chosen as one of the ten fantasy gifts for the legendary Neiman Marcus Christmas Book for 2015. Continue reading ‘ARCH Motorcycle Company’s First Production Model KRGT-1 Is Certified CARB and EPA Emission-Compliant’

Thought Of The Day

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“If you are helping someone and expecting something in return, you are doing business, not kindness.” Unknown

 

The 2017 Victory Octane. Power Tu Burn. Built To Thrill. Looks To Kill.

1-victoryoctane1bis-victoryoctaneThis morning, Victory Motorcycles introduced the 2017 Victory Octane, the new modern American Musclebike conceived for adrenaline junkies. Every high-octane horsepower enthusiast is familiar with the muscle car formula: take a big motor, insert it into a lightweight chassis, then delete any creature comforts or other unnecessary accessories. What’s left is just what you need to go very fast, and nothing else.

The all-new 2017 Victory Octane is the two-wheeled expression of that concept, with a modern twist. This is raw adrenaline that rules the streets. A 1200cc, liquid-cooled V-twin—Victory’s first-ever liquid-cooled engine—utilizes dual overhead cams and four-valve heads to rev beyond 8000 rpm and put down an authoritative 104 horsepower. That’s more horsepower than any Victory motorcycle ever built. And weighing just 528 pounds, it’s the lightest Victory motorcycle ever built, too. No surprise, then, that Octane is also the quickest Victory down the quarter-mile, and the fastest from 0-60 mph, too. And with a price starting at just $10,499, Octane runs in a class of its own.

0-victoryoctaneA stiff and light cast-aluminum frame transmits every last one of those horsepower directly to the pavement. Sharp steering geometry, a tight, 62.1-inch wheelbase and 32-degrees of available lean angle deliver agility previously unknown to American V-twin motorcycles. Muscular styling cuts an undeniably modern profile and a sportbike-inspired bullet cowl improves airflow over the rider at the triple-digit speeds Octane is built to achieve.

22bis-victoryoctane2-victoryoctaneA Race Train Powertrain
Developed from the Project 156 prototype that was tested at the most demanding racing event in the world—the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb™—the 60-degree V-twin features short-stroke engine geometry just like the Project 156 racer to allow higher engine rpm and more horsepower, and a quick-revving engine response more like a sportbike than any traditional American V-Twin. An electronically metered 60mm throttle body feeds high-flow, 4-valve heads operated by dual overhead cams, and liquid cooling quenches the heat that is the byproduct of generating 104 horsepower and 76 foot-pounds of tire-shredding torque. Geared short for quicker acceleration, Octane can sprint down the quarter-mile in 12 seconds and rush from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds. With the heart of a racer, Octane has power to burn.

00-victoryoctaneA Stiff And Solid Chassis
Raw power is only half the musclebike equation. You also need a solid chassis that can transmit all that power to the pavement and also hold a tight line when bent into a corner. Octane’s solid-mounted powertrain is a stressed member that connects cast-aluminum front and rear frame sections, with twin tubular-steel backbones for added reinforcement. This rigid assembly is suspended up front by a 41mm fork equipped with dual-rate springs for solid front-end feedback over any type of pavement, and out back with stylish laydown shocks mounted 53 degrees off-horizontal, also equipped with preload-adjustable dual-rate springs. Oversized, 298mm disc brakes with stainless-steel lines at both ends wait at-the-ready for those rare occasions when you want to shed speed, instead. Cast aluminum, 10-spoke wheels are sized and shod for sure-footed handling. The 18-inch front wheel wears 130/70-18 rubber, while the 17-inch rear wheel is wrapped with a 160/70-17 tire. A low-slung solo saddle that rides just 25.9-inches above the pavement, an equally low pullback handlebar and semi-forward-set foot controls create a riding position that looks properly badass but still provides adequate support when the rider grabs a big handful of throttle and the bike wants to rocket off the line. Continue reading ‘The 2017 Victory Octane. Power Tu Burn. Built To Thrill. Looks To Kill.’

What Is The Best Advice You Ever Got? (Part 3)

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Marilyn Stemp. Editor Of Iron Trader News and Sturgis Rider Daily.

“The best advice I’ve ever received? There’s no question it came from my father, Frank Weisser, a man of wisdom, patience and humor. His optimistic outlook colored my life as a child and still graces my days as an adult. My dad gave me many good bits of advice, but the one I come back to and use the most in my daily life connects to a time when I was a super-shy child who rarely spoke. (Yes, I hear the guffaws – hard to believe, but it’s true!) See, as the youngest of five kids and the avowed baby of the family, my needs and wants were anticipated so I seldom talked. By the time I started school, the world was my oyster and I was petrified of new people and places.

My dad, outgoing and gregarious, knew this wasn’t the basis of an engaged and happy life, so he offered this advice: “If you want to talk to someone you don’t know just ask them about themselves. People love to talk about themselves! When you part company with the person they’ll walk away thinking, ‘Gee, that Marilyn is a swell girl”, even though they talked about themselves the whole time.”

He was right, of course. A few leading questions and I was soon making friends and coming out of my shell. All these years later, I use that advice almost every day as I find myself in new situations, meeting people and striving to learn their stories so I can write about them. And yes, I’ll admit it; talking seems to come quite naturally to me these days. Maybe that particular skill was in my genes after .”

Jeremy Cupp. Custom Builder LC Fabrications.

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment.

And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Dan Fitzmaurice. President Of Zippers Performance Products.

DH_RSBackground_20141117“35 years ago when Zippers was a smaller company resources were extremely precious. We have been blessed with valuable advice from many great people in this industry. A stand out is former owner of Sifton and founder of Red Shift Cams, the late Dick Hilferty, He gave us some of our best advice during that critical time.

Zipper’s world has always been built around performance, before our team would embark on development of a new project Dick taught us to pause and think about what resources we were proposing to commit to build this new product. Thru Dick’s experience and advice we used a series of questions to validate a new project.

· Will the product provide an outstanding result, experience the customer expects?
· Can the customer achieve similar results as we obtained in our testing?
· Will it be durable?
· Cost to develop vs what you can sell
· Is the cost-value of the product ratio understandable
· And lastly will what we learn from the development of this project leading to the development of another product or kit?

He showed us all lights should be green on each questions to leverage the highest percentage of success for Zipper’s to proceed. The last question kept us from committing resources to what I would phrase as the development of a cool product yet could be a dead end platypus of a product that will not lead to another product or a developed skill useful to the company.

Unless you hit the lottery resources are finite and must be used wisely or you’re not running a business. This lesson makes us think before allocating resources put into new products lead so they lead to future products satisfying our customer’s needs for many years to come.”

jayallenhousebisJay Allen. Emcee Of Major Motorcycle Events In US And Abroad. Holder Of 24 Land Speed Record in Bonneville

“The best advice I ever received came from two people I’ve never met! A Blind man and a Miner. My hometown in Bisbee Arizona is a copper mining town. My home was built in 1904 and it was a boarding house for the underground miners. Its called “The Palace.” Back in the 1920s the resident in room 2 went uptown for supper and was approached by a blind man for a donation by handing the miner what looked like a business card called “BLIND MANS ORIGINAL POEM” The miner went back to his room at “The Palace” and this is the crazy part, When emptying out his pockets, the card fell into a crack of the baseboard which couldn’t have been more than 1/64th of an inch! Some 70 plus years passed and I removed the baseboard only to discover The Blind Man’s card! So,from The Blind Man to The Miner, from the Miner to the baseboard and then to me.

IMG_3458These are the words that profoundly touched me. “BLIND MANS ORIGINAL POEM. HOW YOU PLAYED TTHE GAME”. “When you’ve climbed up the Golden Stairs my friend, and you’re standing at the Pearly Gate and St.Peters thumbing through his book. For the questions just as to your fate, he will not ask your religion, friend or the land from whence your father came. As for questions, he will ask but one. Not your score, but how you played the game!” Continue reading ‘What Is The Best Advice You Ever Got? (Part 3)’

Velociraptor Air Cleaner For Harley Models

1AC2ACLooking like a race velocity stack but unlike most velocity stacks on the market, the Velociraptor breathes and filters the air with a K&N washable element. The Super Ring insert covers up the mounting bolts, delivering smooth airflow into your motor. For many Harley model applications, in chrome or black with a polished stainless screen. From MSRP $139.99 to S169.99. It is strongly recommend to do a recalibration of the ECM on all EFI models using a tool such as the TTS MasterTune (P/N 9225) or Vance & Hines Fuel Pak (P/N 230), sold separately. Pictured with optional Throttle Servo Motor cover. At Crusher Performance. (Emissions Notice – Not Available for Sale in the State of California)

2016 Daytona Bike Week. Events At Entertainment Complex Jester Live At Bruce Rossmeyer’s destination Daytona.

JestersLiveThe Jester’s Live Complex (formerly known at the Coca Cola Pavilion) at Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona will feature custom motorcycle shows, a gathering of pre-1976 vintage motorcycles of all makes and models, a professional arm wrestling tournament, a “Rallies of the World” expo, a 75th Anniversary Industry party, live music, full liquor bars and more.

1BRHDDoors will open daily at 10 am. Concert tickets must be purchased at Jester Live (smartphone e-tickets available) or on location at Box Office. Below the schedule of events.

Friday, March 4. BUCKCHERRY & BLACKBERRY SMOKE. Tickets $20
Sponsored by Rinehart Racing. Doors open at 6:00 pm

Saturday, March 5.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY & BIG HOUSE PETE. Tickets $20
Miss Swimsuit USA International Model Search. Doors open at 6:00 pm

Sunday, March 6.
 “TRUE GRIT” PRE-1976 VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES GATHERING
Free access. 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Monday, March 7.
RALLIES OF THE WORLD EXPO. Free Access. 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Monday March 7.
DAYTONA HARLEY-DAVIDSON INDUSTRY PARTY FOR 75th DAYTON BIKE WEEK
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Must have invitation.

Tuesday, March 8.
VENDORS BREAKFAST. Property Vendors Invited – Must Have Invitation.
8:00 am – 10:00 am. RALLIES OF THE WORLD. Free Access 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday March 9.
PEREWITZ CUSTOM PAINT BIKE SHOW. Free access. 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday, March 10.
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED & CHRIS HENNESSEE Tickets $20
Sponsored by Mobil 1. Door open 6:00 pm

Friday, March 11.
BADDEST BAGGER CUSTOM BIKE SHOW. Free access. 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday, March 12.
POWERHOUSE ARM WRESTLING. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
CHARLIE DANIELS BAND & MARSHALL TUCKER BAND. Tickets $15
Sponsored by Geico. Doors open 6:00 pm

The New 2016 Slingshot Limited Edition Has Arrived.

3 wheels. 2 seats. Polaris just introduced the new 2016 Polaris Slingshot lineup. It includes the limited edition white pearl SL featured in this video.

Fast Motorcycle Industry News

cyril-Huze-fast-newsEx Orange County Choppers Fabricator Rick Petko Takes Job At Harley Dealership. After 13 years spent with Orange County Choppers as a fabricator and builder and present in all Discovery Channel’s “American Chopper” episodes, Rick Petko joined Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson as a builder for the dealer. You could have expected Petko to open his shop, but instead he chose to work for others close to his home in Stroudsburg, NY no more commuting 90 miles each way to Orange County Choppers. Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson is currently building a new, larger store in Tannersville, NY.

AMA Pro Racing and Harley-Davidson Confirm Sponsorship Support for 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Season. Entering another year of their key sponsorship, Harley-Davidson Motor Company and AMA Pro Racing have confirmed that the same generous contingency and bonus structure for riders in the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines class will be available during the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season. Over the course of the season, Harley-Davidson will show their in the form of a per-race contingency payout totaling $96,000. Following each main event the top five competitors will receive a payout, regardless of the brand of motorcycle entered. As a bonus to motivate, the Harley-Davidson mounted rider with the highest point total at the end of the season will receive a year-end bonus of $25,000.

Indian Motorcycle Eyes 15% Market Share In India. Total Of 12 Dealers In 2016. The domestic super premium bikes market in India is still small. About 1000 units. In 2016 Polaris Motorcycles aim for a 15% market share in the 1,200cc-plus segment. Polaris will also double its showrooms from the present six dealers to 12. For now, the market is too low to justify local. Currently the bikes are shipped in from the Spirit Lake Iowa plant. In the country, Polaris is the leader in off-road and all-terrain vehicles (for recreational and utility purposes), snowmobiles, motorcycles and electric-powered vehicles) in the country, serving the Army, BSF, ITBP and many state police forces since the past four decades.

The Jaydee Primary Cover For Harley Twin Cam Tourers Looks Like An Open Belt System

1snatchprimarycoverbis2snatchprimarycoverThis primary cover looks like an open belt system but is not! It just bolt-on on all ’07-Up Harley-Davidson Twin-Cam touring models. And I must admit, it radically changes the left side of a bagger. Safety of an enclosed primary system included.

Dimensions and tolerances are identical to the OEM parts. Manufactured in die cast aluminum with CNC milled gasket surface. Factory mounting hardware is reusable (new gasket not included) Available only in black Contrast. MSRP $702.00. At EMD USA or call Ben at 818-268-3789

Handmade Spoon Motorcycles By James Rice

1spoon2spoonJames Rice’s wife told him “I have a lot of old spoons but don’t want to throw them away. Do something creative with them” Jim being talented with his hands, and frustrated of not having enough time to build himself a custom chopper, got the idea to use all the extra spoons to create miniature motorcycles.

First, he learned how to work spoons doing some labels and tags. Then he created 3 prototype miniature motorcycles, making sure to damage the spoons as little as possible while highlighting some of the nicest handles. Spoons are bent and shaped without the use of heat or of a hammer.

Then, James went to show them in a Seattle art show, getting his first orders and now obliged to search new spoons from his friends, in thrift stores and yard sales. His latest creation is a 21” long bagger (bottom picture) for sale on Etsy for $3,899.99. Everlasting Spoonful Facebook Page.

Joke Of The Week

cyril-huze-joke44 - CopyAn airplane was about to crash. There were 5 passengers on board. But only 4 parachutes

The first passenger, Holly Madison, said. :I have my own reality show and I am the smartest and prettiest woman at Playboy, so Americans don’t want me to die. “She took the first pack and jumped out of the plane.

The second passenger John McCain said. “I am a Senator and decorated war hero from an elite Navy Unit from the United States Of America.: So, he grabbed the second pack and jumped. Continue reading ‘Joke Of The Week’

Nomad Rear Fender Skirts To Go From Harley Bagger To Cruiser And Back

nomadskirts1nomadskirts2The Nomad Fender Skirts allow you to change the look and function of you Harley-Davidson from touring cruising and back in less than 5 minutes. Just remove your bags and bolt-on the skirts then remove the skirts and re-install your bags.

No modifications are required on 2014 and up Harley tourers (will also fit 1993-2013 HD touring bikes with a slight modification).

The Nomad Fender Skirts are made of high quality hand-laid fiberglass. They will need some sanding preparation before paint. You will need to purchase from Harley-Davidson 4 cushion saddlebag supports (Part #: 90200611) and 4 saddlebag isolators (Part #: 90200611) Patent pending. MSRP $349.95 for the set. At First Shot Cycle Parts. Tel: 602-478-5587

Grizzly Around The World Record Attempt On A Victory To Start From Daytona Beach During Bike Week

1grizzly3grizzlyGrizzly (real name Urs Pedraita), the well known Swiss endurance biker , has announced he will be starting his round the world record attempt from the famous Daytona Bike Week in the USA. He plans to roll out of Daytona’s packed and bustling main street at 1pm on Friday 11th of March 2016.

True to his name, Grizzly has been bear-like in his preparations to ride a Victory Cross Country around the world through all six continents in under 100 days (the record currently stands at 120 days). His aim is to ride with a continuous speed with as few stops as possible and he even plans to put the wheels on the ground in Antarctica.

4grizzlyOver the past year Grizzly has put himself through challenging acclimatization, is not afraid to ride in sub-zero temperatures and says he is now ready to flex some ‘Modern American Muscle’ on board his Victory Cross Country. While this powerful bagger might be more used to cruising on paved highways, Grizzly want to show that this kind of bike can be ridden everywhere – even on ice, snow, sand, mud and gravel. Additional items on his Victory Cross Country include navigation systems, a 33-litre fuel tank, a customized seat with back support and two LED headlights added on the front for better visibility during his long night rides. Continue reading ‘Grizzly Around The World Record Attempt On A Victory To Start From Daytona Beach During Bike Week’

The Rhino XT. The Reinvented All-Terrain SUV.

ussv-rhino-xtAmong a sea of SUV looking more and more the same and never leaving the pavement, you are certain to stand out riding the new Rhino XT built by US Specialty Vehicles. Introduced during the recent Las Vegas Sema, this stylish, rugged and seductive Rhino XT SUV is built using a mechanically stock Jeep Wrangler Ulimited platform and drivetrain. A mix of Hummer and JK styling, it features flared fenders, hardened tow hooks, a hard-top removable roof, and a performance roll cage built to withstand the toughest tumble. It’s loaded up with 35-inch off-road tires sitting on 20-inch aluminum rims, and a turbocharged 3.6L V6 engine. The interior is customized as well, with leather seats, and an Alpine navigation system. Soccer moms will not buy it! So order one in tactical green for $75,000. For the richest among you, the GX version seating 5 to 7 with a 6.8L V10 engine with an even more macho look will cost you $194,000.US Specialty Vehicles.

Harley FLH Roadster

1fx2fx3fxFully customizing a classic and turning it into a new timeless motorcycle is not an easy feat. In his New Hampshire workshop, Walt Siegl hand builds performance motorcycles only using classic design elements and mostly rejuvenated parts, trying to  privilege and keep the style and beauty of a past era. So much that the final results always look like what a factory could and should have produced…

For this project, using an extremely abused Harley FLH, Walt was essentially after the classic Roadster look. He started by modifying the stock frame, reducing the neck rake by 2 degrees. Gas tank was born as a Benelli and reworked to achieve the perfect Roadster look. Then the front 39mm Showa forks received a Progressive Suspension lowering springs kit. . In the rear, a new swingarm was fitted with suspension now provided by a set of Works Performance shocks. Continue reading ‘Harley FLH Roadster’

2016 Daytona Bike Week. 2nd Annual True Grit. A Vintage Pre-77 Motorcycles Gathering On Sunday March 6, 2016.

0truegrittruegritLast year, the 1st edition of True Grit was a highlight of Daytona Bike Week with more than 100 vintage motorcycles gathering at what is now known as Jester Live (former Coca Pavilion) at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach. Under the initiative of Warren Lane, along with his fellow custom builders Bill Dodge, Billy Lane and Dan Carr, all owners of vintage motorcycles (this year it means pre-77 models, all makes and models) are invited to gather at Jester Live at Rossmeyer’s for a day of camaraderie between owners, builders, restorers, etc. I promise a great time to all the fans of old iron. The True Grit event is free for vintage bike owners and the public. It is recommended that bikes are setup at 10 am when exhibition doors open to the public. More info at Carrie Repp. Jester Live at Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona 1635 North US Highway 1, Ormond Beach, Florida.
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Knurled Rubber Grips

1Lowbrow-Knurled-Grips-All-Colors2Lowbrow-Knurled-Grips-All-ColorsThese knurled models are the newest addition to the existing line Lowbrow Customs grips The knurled bands encircling this timeless design have been designed to allow the proper channeling of sweat from your palms when white knuckling around the track or putting along through the desert.

Knurled Motorcycle Grips look at home on cafe racer, chopper, bobber, and stock motorcycles alike. Injection-molded Krayton rubber available in four different colors and for both 1 inch and 7/8 inch handlebars. Great price: only $19.95 / pair. See what the fuss is about at Lowbro Customs or call toll-free 1-855-456-9276

Twin Power™ Releases New Catalog Of V-Twin Parts

TP-CatalogTwin Power rides again. After a 34-year absence, Twin Power is pleased to introduce their new catalog, featuring a wide range of aftermarket parts and accessories for the American V-Twin market.

The Twin Power line was introduced to the powersports industry in 1982 by the New England Motor Parts Company (NEMPCO). Thanks to the diligent work of Jim Thompson, Charlie Hadayia, Sr. and others, the line earned a name for providing quality, performance parts at a fair price.

The V-Twin line now features parts that are designed for bikes ranging from yesterday’s old school to tomorrow’s classic motorcycles. “From pistons for Ironhead Sportsters to high-tech lithium-ion batteries, we have more performance parts for more applications than ever, tested in independent labs to ensure that they fit and work like they should,” says James Simonelli, the brand manager for Twin Power.

The full color print version of the 2016 Twin Power Catalog will be delivered to dealers by the end of February and is available online at Twin Power or Tucker Rocky.

Victory Launches The Magnum X-1 Stealth Edition. The Loudest Audio System Bagger In The Industry.

0victory-mangnum-x1Victory is shattering the sound barrier with the new 2016 Magnum X-1 Stealth Edition powered by a 200-watt 10-speaker surround sound audio system. Loaded with custom features such as billet wheels, a monochrome paint scheme featuring color-matched components and LED lighting, plus a MSRP that’s $1,000 lower than last year. Availability is limited, with dealers first getting the new model starting in February.

1victory-mangnum-x1The Victory Magnum X-1’s paint job reflects the latest trend with a Stealth Gray suede monochrome style featuring color-matched hinges, fender fillers, lower frame covers, dash, speaker grills and headlight bezel. This may be the only motorcycle on the market that attracts custom fans and concert groupies.

3victory-mangnum-x14victory-mangnum-x1The Magnum X-1, the loudest bike ever, puts you center stage as you roll down the road. Trips are measured in both miles and decibels. Twist the throttle and plug into 200 watts blasting through two 6×9 woofers and two tweeters in the saddlebags, as well as two 5.25-inch mid-bass speakers, two 2.5-inch mid-ranges and two more tweeters in the front fairing. The audio system fully integrates into any Bluetooth capable device, and features an informational window for input and song selection. Continue reading ‘Victory Launches The Magnum X-1 Stealth Edition. The Loudest Audio System Bagger In The Industry.’

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