Motorcycle Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month so just be on the lookout. Make more people aware of many more motorcycles on the road these days. Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle on the roadway. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is a national initiative aimed at getting motorists and motorcyclists to [...]
Announced Yesterday that Audi acquired Ducati
Audi announced yesterday that it is acquiring the Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., which has its registered office in Bologna, Italy. Ducati is known worldwide as a leading brand in motorcycle manufacture. Ducati was founded by Adriano and Marcello Ducati in Bologna in 1926. Known originally as Societa Scientifica Radiobrevetti Ducati, it [...]
Michigan Helmet Law Repeal takes affect today!
You now have the freedom of choice for helmets in Michigan as of today! Well, Michigan just became on of the many states that do not require that you wear a helmet when on a motorcycle. But they do have some pretty strict guidelines to follow. You can only ride without a helmet if you [...]
Titanium Spark Plug Boot Protectors new from DEI
Titanium Spark Plug Boot Protectors are the latest in thermal protection technology. Developed from a unique material mined from lava rock, this material is naturally resistant to heat, chemicals, abrasions and contaminants. The material is stranded and woven into a tight, proprietary style weave for added durability and strength, yet is pliable enough to provide [...]
Specially Blended V-Twin Oil
Today’s American V-Twin motorcycle engines require lubrication capable of addressing excessive load operating temperatures and high performance stress like never before. Formulated by LAT’s in house development team, not just someone else’s product re-packaged, LATV-TWIN M/C engine oil is blended specifically to meet and exceed these unique requirements. Available in Synthetic and Petroleum based blends, [...]
Spy Photos of the Warbird Kit for All Harley-Davidson FXR Models by Corbin
Corbin announced the re-introduction of the ultimate Warbird kit at the request of Harley riders worldwide. Originally released back in 1994, The Warbird took the market by storm because it was the first complete kit offered by anyone to transform your stock bike into a total custom! Back by popular demand, Corbin had the boys [...]
Get Out and Ride Month: April 2012
April 2012 is “Get Out & Ride” month. Throughout the month of April, hundreds of thousands of American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) members will be enjoying the thrill of motorcycling during “AMA Get Out and Ride! Month.” “There’s no better way to rekindle America’s ongoing love affair with motorcycling than AMA Get Out and Ride! Month,” [...]
The Future is Near and it’s a Switchblade…..
Remember the movies Back to the Future? When he went to the future and the cars flew? Well it looks like we are not far from that now. Introducing the Switchblade by Samson Motor Works . You probably noticed that a lot of different versions of flying motorcycles but the Switchblade is actually on its [...]
Big Mountain Run 4 !!!! Get your tickets NOW
Big Mountain Run 4 is set for the weekend of May 24th to the 27th! The location has changed but that is it! This is a run not to miss! So, the gunfire at 4am was too much for the neighbors last year and we had to move to a more secluded spot. No big [...]
Check out these risers from LJ Performance!
LJ Performance has just come out with a 4-in-1 Riser Kit •CNC machined from 6061 billet aluminum for tight tolerances and milled for no slippage •Fully adjustable for a 2”, 4”, 6” and 8” riser with our custom spacers •Kit includes: saddles with top clamp secured by flush mount 18-8 stainless socket cap screws, 6 [...]
“ Get out and Ride” Month Kicks off this weekend!
Throughout the month of April, hundreds of thousands of American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) members will be enjoying the thrill of motorcycling during “AMA Get Out and Ride! Month.” Launching officially this weekend, AMA Get Out and Ride! Month highlights a different theme each week on the AMA’s Facebook page. The theme for the first week [...]
Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Customer Appreciation Bash
Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Customer Appreciation Bash Some of my local riding buddies and I were invited to the annual Las-Vegas Harley-Davidson Private Sales event catering to their loyal customers. It’s a three-hour event and the doors are closed to the public so their regulars can shop till they drop with all the discounted items throughout [...]
15th Anniversary Bike Build Subscription Sweepstakes You could win this bike!
You could win this bike, this year: a complete one-off custom built chop. That’s right. You can enter by filling out the coupon, subscribing to Bandit’s Cantina on Bikernet, or to the Cycle Source magazine. With a Crazy Horse 100-inch engine and a frame from Texas Bike Works’, this build is already flying together. From [...]
Cycle Source Magazine & Iron Works Talk the Future of Custom Bikes
Where is the custom bike market going? Do you need 50 large to get in the game? Do you have to have one of Milwaukee’s finest to participate? Biker Pros, Cycle Source Magazine, Advanstar and Iron Works Magazine all weigh in on these questions and more.
U.S. Senate votes to preserve Recreational Trails Program
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill that extends the embattled Recreational Trails Program (RTP) that provides funding for trails, and the federal motorcyclist safety grant program, for nearly two more years, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. "Motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle riders by the thousands spoke about the benefits of the Recreational Trails [...]
Motorcycle Industry Visionary Announced retirement
HARLEY-DAVIDSON STYLING CHIEF WILLIE G. DAVIDSON TO RETIRE AFTER 49-YEAR LEGENDARY DESIGN CAREER Willie G. to Remain Involved as Brand Ambassador, and in Special Design Projects as Chief Styling Officer Emeritus Motorcycle Industry Visionary Built Unrivaled Motorcycle Design Group, Established Company’s Pre-Eminence in Styling Leadership MILWAUKEE, March 16, 2012 – After nearly 50 years as [...]
New Recalls for Harley and Ducati owners
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website there are a few new recalls about to be released. Harley-Davidson is recalling accessory brake line kits sold for installation on certain 1996 to 2012 model year Dyna and 1999 to 2012 model year Softail motorcycles. The company said the brake lines may leak because of [...]
Strange Law soon to be changed
Did you know that it was illegal to buy or sell a motorcycle on Sunday in Indiana. The Senate previously approved the bill and it will go to Governor Mitch Daniels for his consideration. The change would take effect in July. This approved bill will allow Indiana Motorcycle Dealers to buy and sell bikes on [...]
Thunderbird by Royal Enfield
The only bike that Royal Enfield plans on releasing this year is the Thunderbird 500. The Thunderbird 500 wowed show goers at the Indian Auto Expo by literally being the showstopper at the Royal Enfield pavilion. The Thunderbird 500 will be the flagship motorcycle from the Royal Enfield brand and will be powered by the [...]
Introducing the Crossbow
The Crossbow by Phil Pauley is an extreme all weather electric motorbike that doesn’t require the rider to wear a helmet. Unlike most two wheeled motorbikes, the Crossbow features a canopy cover that shields the rider from the elements and offers another level of safety for motorcyclists. The automatic canopy has been beautifully styled around [...]
The 2013 Triumph Street Triple
Spy shots have surfaced of the new 2013 Triumph Street Triple, from what we can see, there seems to be a few changes on the exterior of the motorcycle. While the bug eyed headlamp design stays put, the 2013 Street Triple gets a brand new under slung exhaust, much like the other street fighters that [...]
America’s Oldest Harley Dealer turns100!
A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Family of Dealerships turns 100! America’s Oldest Harley Dealer will celebrate its 100th birthday on Sunday, February 26th, 2012. Alfred D. Farrow, the founder and namesake behind A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson was among the pioneering men who helped established Harley-Davidson Motor Company. A.D. Farrow’s shop originated in Nelsonville, Ohio and eventually [...]
Helmet law enforcement lawsuit gets tossed
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 | 12:26 p.m. A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging how Southern Nevada police departments enforce the Nevada motorcycle helmet law. A dozen motorcyclists filed suit in September against Clark County and the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Mesquite and Boulder City. They complained police were [...]
Looking for some free parts?
Well if you are in the market for some new parts then Corbin just might be able to help you out. Since they can’t buy every new bike that hits the street. Due to the fact that they actually need the physical bike in the R&D department to make parts for it. See where this [...]
Harley-Davidson Rocks Beach Street
Bike Week 2012 Offers Demo Rides, Custom Bike Show, Street Party and More MILWAUKEE (Feb. 21, 2012) – Harley-Davidson will fire up the riding season at Daytona Bike Week 2012 with a collection of the latest and greatest motorcycles and more at Riverfront Park on Beach Street and at Daytona International Speedway. “We know that [...]
Harley collects $160,000 + for USO
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® HELPS COLLECT MORE THAN $160,000 FOR USO Money donated through dealerships and H.O.G. chapters to be used for care packages in 2012 MILWAUKEE, Feb. 8, 2011 – Harley-Davidson announced today that the Company helped raise more than $160,000 on behalf of the United Service Organizations (USO) throughout November and December, which will [...]
Motorcycle Insurance rates rise
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 Over the five years to 2012, IBISWorld estimates that revenue for the Motorcycle Insurance industry will rise at an average annual rate of 0.8% to $10.4 billion. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Mary Nanfelt, “as gas prices increased prior to the recession, many Americans explored alternative forms of [...]
Here is a reason to take a vacation to Rome……
Harley-Davidson Global 110th Anniversary Celebrations in 2013 in Rome, Milwaukee and More MILWAUKEE (Feb. 1, 2012) –Harley-Davidson will celebrate 110 years of great motorcycles and epic riding experiences with an array of global events and activities in 2013. Among the events during the year-long celebration will be a rally in Rome, Italy, June 13-16, and [...]
Don’t Miss Chris Callen and Milwaukee Mike this weekend!
Don’t miss the Northeast Motorcycle Expo this weekend in Boston. Stop and see the editor of Cycle Source Magazine and Milwaukee Mike. Son’s of Anarchy Theo Rossi and Kim Coates will be there. So Don’t miss it. This might also be your chance to get your ride in the magazine as well. Cycle Source is [...]
Wanna keep your legs warm on those chilly days……
Keep your legs and knees warmer with the Desert Digits Wind Deflectors made specifically for cruiser motorcycles! When paired with the Desert Dawgs, the Desert Digits create a virtual motorcycle fairing that will keep you warm and dry while riding your motorcycle in cold and wet weather – for under $300! How does it work? [...]
Do you really need another reason to protect your bike?
A Clear Choice for Any Harley Owner! For 2012 Protect Your Bike with Motorcycle Armor… WINDSOR, COLO. (January 20, 2012) — If you are a Harley-Davidson™ touring bike or trike owner, one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2012 should be clear… protect your paint and conceal existing scuffs and scratches on your ride with [...]
Coming Soon you can buy a Café’ Racer right from Factory…..
Royal Enfield has taken their concept and they are getting ready to head into production to have it available the beginning of 2013. Royal Enfield originally unveiled this concept at the 2010 Auto Expo and have made some changes to it since then. The Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe Racer is a throwback to the [...]
Bring to life that old Harley…..
Your engine is the heart and soul of your Harley-Davidson motorcycle. When the miles start to add up, the Harley-Davidson Remanufacturing Program can put the rumble back into your powerplant simply, quickly and affordably. So Harley is offering these new services have been added to the Engine Re-manufacturing Program offered by Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories. [...]
Motorcycles Around the World
Motorcycles Around the World January 14, 2012- May 20, 2012 The Packard Museum in Warren Ohio 1899 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Warren OH 44483 Tel (330) 394-1899 The 12th Annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit will feature more than 30 different motorcycles built in Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Slovenia, Sweden, the United States and the [...]
New exhibit on display at the Harley Museum
Harley-Davidson’s Chief Styling Officer and grandson of one of the original founders, gives the public a look into the more private side of his artistic endeavors. Willie G. Davidson exhibits idyllic rural scapes and still life watercolor paintings with strong luminosity and form that hint at time spent in the countryside during 48 years as [...]
Would you like a cool new tank for your Harley-Davidson Baggers or Dressers……
Larger 6.6 gallon fuel capacity allows for longer non-stop trips Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) January 16, 2012 Demon’s Cycle Inc., a custom motorcycle builder and custom motorcycle parts supplier, is pleased to announce the release of its new custom stretched gas tank for the Harley-Davidson FLH Bagger. The key feature is the large 6.6 gallon [...]
Strip , Street, or Show
D&D PIPES FOR THE STRIP, STREET OR SHOW D&D builds pipes for guys that are looking for performance, that hit the right bass sound or are looking for the extra edge in the show circuit. Their 2 into 1 Low Cat header design offers an upswept muffler for increased ground clearance on lowered Softail motorcycles. [...]
International Bikini Team
The Best Party Anywhere™ always has the hottest girls anywhere. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® brings you the world famous International Bikini Team for the 2012 rally. The lovely and talented ladies of the International Bikini Team will be at the Chip throughout the rally, bartending and competing in our Miss Buffalo Chip Pageant. Snap a [...]
Monday Nights from 6pm to 8pm
You have got to check this Radio Show out! It’s cool as shit! Tune in every Monday Night from 6PM to 8PM, EST and listen to the only Motorcycle Life Style show on radio! Jeremy Johnson from Muttin Cycles hosts this show. Here is a link to listen to Garage 71
Hall of Famer, World Roadracing Champion Kevin Schwantz headlines AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Breakfast at Daytona Fundraiser
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that 1993 World Roadracing Champion Kevin Schwantz will be the featured guest at its annual Breakfast at Daytona fundraiser, set for the Friday of Bike Week, March 16, at the Daytona 500 Club in the infield of Daytona International Speedway. Tickets are available for $75, [...]
The Inaugural Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally
The Inaugural Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally is roaring to life at Iowa Speedway, just 30 minutes east of Des Moines, IA, on Interstate 80. The premiere weekend on July 26-29, 2012, promises to be one of the Midwest’s top-tier rallies. At the invitation of Iowa Speedway, Jay Allen of Jay Allen Productions and creator [...]
Looking for a new ride well head to Vegas……
This week Las Vegas is the place to be for motorcycle auctions. These auctions will feature historic and celebrity-owned motorcycles from the 19th and 20th centuries. Both events run Jan. 12 – 14 and both feature the auction of motorcycles owned by actor Steve McQueen. At the South Point Hotel & Casino on Las Vegas [...]
Cycle Fest Fort Wayne Indiana draws a crowd
CycleFest is drawing motorcycle fans to the Memorial Coliseum this weekend. This is the first year for the event to be in Fort Wayne. People can find just about every brand of motorcycle there. Some of the stars from the show "Sons of Anarchy" are also there, signing autographs and taking pictures. CycleFest is open [...]
Do you know how to?……..
Do you know how to lift a fallen motorcycle. You would be surprised at how many riders actually don’t. This is something that every rider should know how to do. The sight of your pride and joy on it’s side is something that will turn your stomach. I am going to give you some tips [...]
Hot Rod City Las Vegas….
Well if you are in Vegas or are planning a trip to Vegas, then you will want to make this a part of your To Do List. This is a very cool collection of every type of Vehicle. Cars from TV & movie history are on display.
Looking for a cool new Bike……
Well you can imagine cruising on this custom built hot rod inspired bicycle through your neighborhood, around your town. All the kids would want what you have and all the “Big” Kids would want it just as much. You would be the envy of your town with this ride. This is something the no one [...]
2012 Gettysburg Bike Week
If you have never been to Gettysburg well here is your chance to go. Hot Leathers is the Official Merchandiser for 2012 Gettysburg Bike Week GETTYSBURG, PENN. (Dec. 28, 2011) — Hot Leathers is thrilled to have penned a deal making it the official merchandiser of the 2012 Gettysburg Bike Week, July 12-15. “After attending [...]
Arizona Bike Week Rocks and Jams in 2012 ………
Arizona Bike Week Rocks and Jams in 2012 with Hot Leathers as the Official Merchandiser SCOTTSDALE, AZ (Dec. 27, 2011) — Arizona Bike Week is shaping into a raging party as bands and concert dates have been finalized and Hot Leathers will be producing a wide variety of AZ Bike Week items. At only $45 [...]
Joker Machine Universal Rearsets Cafe’ Racer Style
Check out these “super-refined” all billet aluminum rearsets we have created for the discriminative Cafe’ Racers out there! INNOVATIVE QUALITY FEATURES ARE: · All parts are CNC machined in high detail, from solid 6061-T6 blanks. (no brittle castings!) · Brake and shift arms feature “Dual-in-line” sealed ball bearings for ultra-smooth and positive action. · Actuation [...]
Motorcyclepedia Museum Featured in New York Times…..
Motorcyclepedia, the major motorcycle museum opened in Newburgh, New York last April 16, was featured in the New York Times on-line December 23, 2011. While describing the extraordinary exhibits contained in the 85,000 square-foot facility, author Daniel McDermon focused on Jerry and Ted Doering, the father-and-son team behind the massive project managed under the auspices [...]
