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   I’ve been around motorcycles, custom motorcycles and motorcycle restorations all of my life. I’ve been very fortunate to witness many of the best builders in the field. We have all witnessed greatness when it comes to motorcycling. I didn’t intend on blowing smoke. But you know the drill. Some builders reach way beyond the

The Legend Suspensions manufacturing facility will be open to the public for product sales, service, and installations during the 2015 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Legend Suspensions takes appointments via phone or email and walk-ins when availability allows. Legend Suspensions is located at 3461 Whitewood Service Road, Sturgis, SD 57785 and is open Monday through

Victory Motorcycles is announcing their intention to race at the iconic International Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) event on a prototype Victory electric race motorcycle. The prototype electric race bikes will be piloted by William Dunlop of the legendary Dunlop dynasty and by Lee Johnston known in the racing world as “General Lee”. Victory

Filling the noticeable and unsightly void left between rear fenders and saddlebags on select Harley-Davidson Touring models just got a little bit easier thanks to the all-new L.E.D. Inserts for Saddlebag Supports from Küryakyn, now available through dealers and distributors worldwide. Küryakyn’s L.E.D. Inserts for Saddlebag Supports were specifically designed to fill the rear-facing openings in

The music at the event is very important to me. I have been watching the tour schedule of the Koffin Kats for years hoping for a time that we could get the Kats to the Smoke Out. This year things finally worked out. They had to cut their European tour short to play Saturday night

Indian Motorcycle just launched the Scout Inspired Custom Series; a chronology of the rich, century-long history of the Indian Scout motorcycle. Throughout 2015, Indian Motorcycle will unveil a series of custom Indian Scouts designed and crafted by some of America’s leading custom bike builders — each designed to celebrate an important Indian Scout milestone or achievement since

J&P Cycles announced that it will open its newly remodeled year-round retail center on Monday, June 1. A 10 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the facility located at 1650 Lazelle Street and will be attended by the Mayor of Sturgis, city council members, area business leaders and members of the J&P Cycles senior management. J&P Cycles’

At around 2:30 Pacific time Terry Hershner saddled up for a record – a 250 mile trip on one charge on a streamlined 2012 Zero S. See how how he got it done. The bike may not be very pretty, but it’s still an interesting attempt. Check it out.

Mustang is celebrating their 35th anniversary of comfort and innovation by bringing back a look from yesteryear — or, at least, from 1980 when Mustang was founded. The “new” ThrowBack™ style seat fits all 2004-up Sportsters. The Sportster line has been in continuous production in one form or another since 1957, which makes it the

From Europe (where lane-splitting is universally legal) to California (where lane-splitting is also clearly legal — the fact that it’s not discussed in the California code is irrelevant; there’s no California law allowing you to eat pizza either), all of the evidence available regarding lane-splitting supports that it is safe. Read more.

Roland Sands Design and Victory Racing take on the challenge of building a one hundred per cent hand-built road racing bike with a prototype Victory engine. Together they plan to blast up the world-famous Pikes Peak (Race to the Clouds) – America’s most challenging road race with 156 corners up a 14,000ft (4,267m) mountain. This promises

This week in the news… a truckload of info and updates on the wild world of motorcycles, jokes, oddities, novelties and tech stuff you will need to see to believe. More here.

From the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, Harley-Davidson today announces it is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training. The new “Learn to Ride” program, open to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans, begins on Armed Forces Day, May 16 and runs through Sept. 13. Harley-Davidson teamed up with U.S.

Made from billet aluminum, JayBrake Classic Series Hand Controls (MSRP starts at $339.00) are designed to provide smooth brake and clutch action and clamp onto 1-inch bars. They’re available with or without a brake light switch that can be wired internally or externally. Both cable and hydraulic clutch versions are available. JayBrake Classic Series Hand Controls are available in

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Biker Belles event will celebrate women and the role they play in shaping the culture, sport, art and history of motorcycling on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads VIP Center. Created by the Buffalo Chip seven years ago to raise awareness of the

Klock Werks Kustom Cycles announces a new direction in imagery led up by skilled motorsports photographer Sara Liberte.  Along with many new innovative products coming to market, and new campaigns to inform customers about them, come new images that will best showcase Klock Werks Kustom Cycles and speak of the quality of the products that it

High performance, tunable suspension is finally available for the Harley Breakout models! Progressive’s proven 422 series shocks are a fully adjustable softail shock, with variable ride height and spring preload settings. Designed and tested to allow a rider to easily tune the suspension to fit the bike as well as their riding style. All 422