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Ride California: Beyond Route 1 — Much (and much and more) has been written about the glories of California’s Coastal Route between Monterey and Morro Bay, and deservedly so. The roughly 130 mile stretch is truly one of the best, and some might argue THE best, scenic ride routes in the world. Read more.

How would you like to score a HUGE list of parts and accessories for you AND your Motorcycle? You can if you enter the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover 2017, brought to you by Allstate Motorcycle Insurance. But, you must hurry! The deadline to enter, July 7th, 2017, is FAST approaching. Contestants (Girls and Guys) must submit a

Kuryakyn and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip kicked off the Midwest’s biggest bike show with a bang, debuting the 2017 Rock, Rumble & Rebellion signature build in front of a packed house at the 30th annual Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show. See the full feature here.

30 years. 500,000 riders. 1 reason.  

Add style and protection to many 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycles with the new Oil Cooler Cover (P/N 25700633 Chrome, P/N 25700634 Black; $149.95*) from Harley-Davidson ® Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories. This cover is shaped to hug the contours of the oil cooler body and does not interfere with the engine guard or the voltage

With the weather throughout the country ideal for open-air cockpit adventures, thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies have been officially challenged by Polaris Slingshot, daring them to visit a local Slingshot dealership and test drive the bold, three-wheeled roadster that offers a distinct on-road experience like nothing else in the marketplace. To further “triple dare” the

U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) launched the first Senate Motorcycle Caucus, and the American Motorcyclist Association applauds their efforts. Ernst and Peters-both lifelong motorcyclists-will serve as co-chairs of the bipartisan caucus, which will advocate on behalf of both motorcycle riders and manufacturers. Urge your senators to join Sens. Ernst and Peters

Every American motorcycle manufacturer encountered major issues during the WWII era. Some didn’t survive for lack of resources, materials and customers. Indian, Harley and Cushman survived because they supplied units for the war effort. After the war, Harley wouldn’t allow dealers to sell Cushmans as an entry-level bike. Dealers needed something. Read more.

We could be at war with the future. Who caused it? Who will the motorcyclists be a generation from now? What will they be riding and where will they be riding? If you’re reading this, you’ll be very happy with the present riding conditions. The bad news includes: Motorcycles will inevitably be mandated OFF of

Spyder riders had an awesome time at the Spyder 10th Anniversary Homecoming event in Quebec this past weekend. BRP hosted nearly 3,000 Spyder owners. It marked the largest ever gathering of Spyders, with a guest list that included owners from all over the world — U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, Russia, and Europe. Read more.

Animal lovers (yes, there are those of us who do love the two and four legged varieties) get hit really hard right in the left ventricle, when an animal we love and have been attached to, crosses over the Rainbow Bridge.   Fast Eddie had become a veteran of this type of pain, having lost

  Can we get a hell yeah? Over $1.2 million was raised this year during the 30th annual MDA Ride for Life. Why Ride for Life? Because together we can help kids and adults suffering grow stronger and live longer, fulfilled lives. More information here.

For years, Heartland USA has been engineering custom parts for Harley riders who have an appreciation for clean and elegant design. Their components are meant to help you bring to life your own vision of a better motorcycle. Developed to work with most Heartland USA rear fender conversions and their wide-tire conversions, these TuxCut rear

One of the first things many people want to do when they get a Harley is make it sound like a Harley and also run better. The cure is to install what is called a stage one kit. For over thirty five years, Zipper’s Performance Products has been the premier performance resource for professional technicians,

Does your motorcycle have an oil pressure indicator light? Do you know what it means? It means, no oil pressure! Very bad news. Your engine could be destroyed in a matter of minutes. I would suggest you consider installing a Biker’s Choice Oil Pressure Gauge so that you know exactly how much oil pressure you

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, today introduced the all-new Star Venture touring motorcycle model combining a new level of power, technology and comfort features that will redefine the luxury touring motorcycle market. Powered by an air-cooled 113 cubic inch (1854cc) V-twin fuel-injected engine, the Star Venture incorporates never-before-seen features on a touring model like forward-reverse ‘Sure

Hey, The mysteries of life abound.A scientist, years ago, did an experiment on human behavior. He showed two cards to a group of people. One person was the subject, but the rest of the group were set up. The answer was obvious and at first the guy pointed out the obvious answer. But slowly the