The year 1938 was a significant year in the history of Sturgis – the year of the first AMA sanctioned race conducted by the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club, which is the event widely recognized as the beginning of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. At that time, nine racers took part in the races in Sturgis, and […]
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Winter in Colorado has been tough for bikers, warm sun during the week, cold and wet on the weekends. Those of us who hold down a regular job have been itching to hit the road. A steady job, good wife, and inclement weather has been the ruin of many a good biker. The
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Malaunay, France, a small picturesque farming village of some 6,000, hugs the banks of the Cailly River some 12 kilometers north of Rouen. Situated in the Haute-Normandie region of the country, its economy is humbly described as one of “light industry” and no doubt that would include the more heavyweight activities that transpire behind
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Let’s knock off a few of things fast… First, when wrestling on the beach with a honey, sand has a tendency to get into the most inappropriate places faster than you can say Aunt Jemima. Second, they race in Daytona… Really? Racing on the beach is the reason why Bike Week started, but it is
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Well it’s getting that time again, warm weather and beautiful riding, long trips to freedom! Aaaah, Summer! My buddy Andy and I were talking about our annual upcoming ride to Laughlin and he decided he needed to change his riding position for the trip (old guys ya know). So, what to do? Change 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
Coast to Coast Legislative Report from AIM and Bill Bish for March 2013 Read More »
Just when you thought the Indian saga was finally over, it surfaced again. Indian is like that old girlfriend you wished had worked out, but you knew never would. She had the best rack on the planet, but her engine was missing a cylinder and her world overflowed with drama. That’s the Indian legacy in
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Their father first introduced the Shadley Brothers, all four or five of them, to motorcycles at a very young age. At 13, Mark Shadley mentored as a mechanic where he learned the ins and outs of the trade and business. Paul Shadley also started his life in the repair industry at a young age. By
HACKED SPORTSTER…..KEEP THAT WHEEL ON THE GROUND! Read More »
I came across Lindsey Stirling purely by accident. One night there happened to be a Behind the Scenes video for her latest music video, Elements on one of the photography sites I visit. In it she discusses how she handles the editing and was out picking up the props used in it at Home Depot
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Indian Motorcycle, the first American motorcycle company, revealed a custom-built streamliner named the “Spirit of Munro.” The one-of-a-kind vehicle was unveiled in a special surprise announcement on Saturday, March 9 at Daytona Bike Week following the reveal of Indian Motorcycle’s new Thunder Stroke 111™ engine —the incredible new power plant for the upcoming 2014 Indian
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Editor’s Note: Over the years we hear bitching about guys using trailers to attend events, but often there’s no other way to haul a family and all your gear to Sturgis or Daytona. Hell, as long at a brother or sister can make it and have a good time, I don’t care how they get
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She called. Her voice was like the petal of a rose on a violin string, so soft and tender. It always touched my heart. I was just 120 miles away in the San Diego Naval shipyard aboard the USS Saint Paul, a heavy cruiser. We recently returned from a seven-month tour off the coast of
MIDNIGHT RIDER–DAGO FOG RUN 1969 FOR HER Read More »
Not too long ago, my good friend Timbo approached me with a proposition, restore his 1964 Harley FL, I agreed. Problem was, it’s in a box, literally! So after a brief discussion on exactly what we wanted to do, how much it would cost and the possible value at the end of the rainbow, I
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Starting in 1908, brothers Joe, Walter and John Michaelson opened a manufacturing operation in Minneapolis and manufactured Minneapolis motorcycles. The brothers later added the Michaelson motorcycle. The brothers originally used a proprietary Aurora single engine. By 1911, though, the company was making its own motor and had engineered significant technological innovations. The company was the
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Bikernet has reviewed several motorcycle touring books from Whitehorse Press and thoroughly enjoyed each one. Motorcycle Journeys Through North America, a guide for choosing and planning unforgettable motorcycle journeys is a great investment for planning out your next motorcycle trip. The guide is laid out by geographic area from Alaska to Texas to Florida to
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Editor’s Note: We shared this feature, minus the girl, with IronWorks Magazine. The issue featuring this very street-able Sportster custom is on the newsstands right now, that is, March of 2013. So if you need a print version of this feature, there you have it. When brother Jim stumbled into the Spitfire Motorcycles machine shop
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The Klock Werks NavBag is a multifunctional windshield bag made for Street Glides, Electra Glides and Trike models. The innovative bag features a slick magnetic closure and a special compartment that securely displays your GPS, cell phone, MP3 player or other device behind a protective screen. The screen is capable of transmitting the electrostatic energy
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Welcome to Deus Ex Machina’s latest addition to its global ground fleet of marvel outlets located in Venice, CA. The gas station turned flower shop turned Deus Ex Machina is an awesome place to grab a coffee and peruse the goods. Featuring in-house custom built motorcycles by Michael “Woolie” Woolaway, hand-shaped and hand-glassed surfboards from
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In 2009, at the request of the industry, ARB adopted a new regulatory provision for the exemption of aftermarket critical emission control parts on highway motorcycles. In 2012, the Air Resources Board’s (ARB) Enforcement Division, in conjunction with ARB’s Office of Legal Affairs, discovered that performance exhaust manufacturer V&H Performance, LLC. sold, offered for sale,
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Hughie Hancox worked for Triumph Motorcycles from 1953 until the factory closed in 1973, with a time out for military service riding motorcycles with the Royal Corps of Signals Motorcycle Display Team. To say he knew Triumph Motorcycles would be an understatement. Triumph Production Tester’s Tales is Hughie’s second book on working for Triumph. He
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This kit is easy to use, easy to wire and a boat load of fun! When Rivera-Primo came out with the Mini & Mighty Magnum™ HedLED™ Headlights in 2008, they never thought that they would turn out to be as big a hit as they have. The integral LED turn signals are trick, cosmetically cool
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Indian Motorcycle, the original American motorcycle company, just announced its power-packed schedule of events for Daytona Bike Week 2013, which takes place March 9-16, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Daytona Beach Bike Week will prove to be a pivotal moment in the history of Indian Motorcycle and a historic milestone in motorcycling. The long-awaited, completely
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Please be sure to pass this along far and wide to all your contacts as we need as many phone calls generated on the following bills as possible. The number to call to leave a message for your legislator is 1-800-372-7181. Even if you do not know who they may be the very nice folks
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Snitches apparently are not a dying breed. No sir, it seems that after doing their best to destroy motorcycle clubs, they go into hiding and write books about their exploits. Books in which they can present themselves in any light they choose, make up as many stories as they wish and generally present their slimy
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