If there’s anything that is worse than being stranded with a flat tire, it’s being stranded with no way to repair it. Picture it: you’re out on a beautiful Sunday morning, the bikes purring like Tony Bennett crooning I left my heart, and all of sudden the tire loses pressure. What moments ago was a pristine […]
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This month I take a tour of my good friend Dominick’s FXR collection. Dom has one of the nicest and most coveted collections around. So here we go, I’ll start with his 1987 FLXR. This bike is a one-off custom, built by Billy Westbrook, as you can see, it’s exquisite!
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This handsome ribbed Cam Cover for ’91 to ’14 Sportster applications was designed by the folks at EMD to mount on top of your existing cam cover. Why ? Because they wanted you to be able to make your engine cool without having to mess with your camshafts blocks and have to bore and align
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First, I want to point out that I was not putting down the television drama (yes, that is what it is) Sons of Anarchy in my last article. To be perfectly honest, I have never even seen an entire episode. Second, I wasn’t putting down the people who enjoy watching the show (my
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This is Robert McLeod from Troy Montana, I would like to share the story about two friends of mine Ross Rouhoff and his wife Sharon (Pokey) Hogue that were tragically killed while riding their custom motorcycle on August 11th 2013 in Troy Montana. Ross & Pokey both loved to ride. They also
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Since the spring of 1994 I have not stayed in one place for longer than two months. These exploits cover the whole of the US, Canada and Mexico, too. Through the years I’ve gained the ability to simply move into any town, make it my home, then stay as long as I like.
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Have you ever noticed those little silver, brass or chrome bells that often hang from motorcycles? Ever wondered why bikers would hang a small bell on their bike? They certainly are not going to be able to hear the tiny ringing of the bell over the rumble of the exhaust! Have
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Like so many other motorcyclists, my Dad was directly responsible for getting me involved in motorcycling. But the sport gave us much more than just the fun of sharing a hobby…it gave us the opportunity to become “best friends.” My father, Donald W. Barnes, was born in 1920 and grew up during the
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Helmets and helmet laws are incredibly controversial and divisive. Navigating all the conflicting and sometimes unreliable and confusing studies on both sides of the debate can and will drive you crazy. Whether you are for helmets or against helmets, whether you always wear a helmet or never wear a helmet – the
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM COAST TO COAST BIKER
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Although on the road for 5 consecutive years now, Joe’s story began long ago… In 1979 a motorcycle accident laid Joe up in the hospital for two months. While there the profound realization came that life is fragile and could end at any moment. This revelation brought the realization that he’d better
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The infamous Bonneville Salt Flats, where mere mortals dreams collide with Reality…in many magical ways. From life long friendships to temporarily etching ones name in the salt. This is the spot where you can follow your 5-Ball Racing Teams aspirations and adventures has we inch closer to the starting line anticipating the Starters Green Flag
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We ran into a section of the S&S display in Cincinnati at the V-Twin Expo, called Viola V-Twin and we were immediately curious. We met with Bruce Tessmer and discussed it briefly. Here is the official description: S&S Cycle is extremely pleased to offer a selection of high quality service parts for Harley-Davidson and other
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Back then the road bug had only dug its baby teeth into this destined-to-be gypsy biker, for Bean’re still maintained his home and landscaping business in Miami. It would not be until the year 1997 that he’d ultimately give in to his passion, leave everything behind, and join us as a full time
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Editor’s note: The following story is from the book, “The Further Adventures of The Borderland Biker, In Memory of Indian Larry and Doo Wop Music,” by Derrel Whitemeyer. For Chapter 13 Click Here “Roll with the mystery. Life’s uncertain, just be comfortable with that…why fight it?” –Indian Larry “It’s the
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They called him “Wild Bill” and he was one of the best to race the 2nd generation American resurgence of those wild 500cc, alcohol powered, brakeless beasts we call Speedway Motorcycles.
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It’s important to know your motorcycle, on the road and off. If something doesn’t seem right, it’s ok to have it looked at. I was riding my street bob through town one afternoon, and it just didn’t feel right. I knew something wasn’t right, but I couldn’t figure it out on my
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Poor planning can make for bad trips. Like everyone else I’ve experienced cold, wet, boredom, exhaustion, and a variety of other unpleasant conditions, which were all preventable with more forethought. I’ve looked back and said, “If I had just made that hotel reservation before I left I would not have been riding from
This just in from Brass Balls Cycles. They recently created a custom LED headlight for the bike market. “I wanted something containing LED technology,” said Dar Holdsworth, the boss of Brass Balls. “The light they throw out is amazing in a couple of respects. Not only does it light the road like never before, but
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There was a time when the pressures of everyday life seemed like an endless drone that would hold me prisoner until the final breath. Then came the dream: Screw the bills, to hell with the boss, goodbye alarm clock, forget the lawn, I should just pack the scoot and ride off into the
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More hot motorcycle news from Colorado, right here, right now. For those of us who could not get away to Daytona we were able to enjoy a little respite from the winter at the 23rd Annual Super Show in Colorado Springs. March 16th and 17th there were bikers and the luck of the Irish in
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The HER Project is rather unique, and was created to empower and create awareness for all American Women Veterans. The project is a way to acknowledge and recognize the women who serve, and to show gratitude for what our women veterans have done for our country. The creator of the HER Project
Howard Knight of Rocking K Customs is creating a Bug Out Bag aka The B.O.B. that holds all the essentials… Bourbon, Cigars, HelmetLok, sunglasses, and credentials. Howard Knight of Rocking K Custom Leathers worked hard designing and hand fabricating the ultimate leather container for all the essentials you need for day tripping. And The B.O.B.
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Bikers In Need, aka B.I.N. an organization in Brevard County Florida started by Bear Conroy to help out bikers who were going through hard times for one reason or another. When Bear passed away it was taken over by Mama Bear, aka Ellen Gochenauer, who continues to run it today. Ellen and the others who
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