1911 Flying Merkel Twin As you can see by close study of this rare, unrestored original paint example, Joseph Merkel was among the most innovative of early motorcycle designers. Merkel experimented with self-starting and rear suspension almost 50 years before some American makers adopted it. In 1902 Joseph Merkel set up shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin […]
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RIDING FREE FROM DC: Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Inside the Beltway Your Motorcycle Riders Foundation team in Washington, D.C. is pleased to provide our members with the latest information and updates on issues that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. Count on your MRF to keep you informed about a range
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by Bogdan Popa from https://www.autoevolution.com If you use Google’s search engine or Microsoft’s Bing to look for information online, you probably know that both services provide you with suggestions (or predictions, as Google calls them) as you type, all in an attempt to make the whole process faster. So technically, if you go to Google
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Editor’s Note: This piece first appeared as NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #571 which was emailed to NMA members on December 22, 2019. If you would like to receive the weekly E-Newsletter, a one-topic dive into an important aspect of motorists rights, become an NMA member today! It’s been seven years since we wrote about the Driver Alcohol Detection
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New Jersey appellate court reiterates drunk driving charges have nothing to do with actually driving a car. Courts around the country have ruled that convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) do not have to involve driving, automobiles or even any alcohol consumption at all. The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division cited this evidence last month
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The 2010s were an amazing year for cable television, with many calling our current time the golden age of television. In fact, with all of the excellent shows available, there might have been some that you entirely missed in spite of their popularity. So now that the new decade has just begun, we
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Louisiana motorcyclists in the Bossier/Shreveport area may be experiencing a mechanism of profiling that many are unaware of. It has been reported to the MPP that 17 motorcyclists in the area have recently been arrested for wearing bandanas, scarves, and even a bubble shield while riding because it conceals their identities in public. Local law
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There is no link between COVID-19 and Corona beer, plus more news to start your day by Jenny G. Zhang The Eater.com Please remember: there is no link between the novel coronavirus and Corona beer Constellation Brands, the maker of Corona beer, has received backlash for a marketing push for its new Corona hard seltzer as
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Software Update Will Enable Android Auto on Boom! Box GTS Infotainment Systems MILWAUKEE (March 6, 2020) – Through a recent collaboration between Google and Harley-Davidson, Android Auto will be supported on all Harley-Davidson Touring motorcycle models equipped with the Boom!™ Box GTS infotainment system. Harley-Davidson is the first motorcycle manufacturer to announce Android
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BANDIT’S CANTINA BAD JOKE LIBRARY-– Since it was such a crappy day, I sat in my recliner and started thinking about life. I came to realize that as I have grown older I’ve learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake. Condoms don’t guarantee safe sex anymore, a
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For more than a century, the Harley-Davidson name has grown so large that now it far exceeds the confines of just motorcycle manufacturer moniker. For some people – and they are not few – Harley has become a way of life. For true fans of the brand there are few things that cannot be associated
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America’s First Motorcycle Company continues to move the industry forward by providing riders with a wide range of options of which to choose from. Today, Indian Motorcycle introduced the 2020 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty, a more attainable and lightweight option for riders who expect the same premium quality and craftsmanship they’ve come to expect from
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Side stand foot enlargement for BMW F900R & F900XR Feel safer parking your bike on dirt or asphalt with a side stand foot enlargement. More than 100% bigger contact area. Made of high quality aluminium. Black anodized. Easy to install. Side stand foot enlargement for BMW F900R & F900XR 26,70 Euro up (incl. VAT) plus
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Hey, I slept in, and now I need to hustle. The trash truck is coming, the bookkeeper will arrive and shit always happens fast on Thursdays. Tomorrow, I am going to haul the torpedo body to Chris Morrison for paint. I adjusted the shocks and started to work with Charles Altmann regarding our Twin Cam
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Story line started about ten years ago, during the bare bobber era. I was looking for a seat to go with an old school flat-tracker look. I had a pair of Flanders flat tracker bars, but it did not look right with the King/Queen seat. Remember, choppers were dead, done, caput. I was looking around
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Thursday, March 5th Bike Night! | @ 6pm All bikes welcome! Whether you’re a petrol head or just love checking out the car park filled up with bikes – this is your night! Bike Night is every Thursday at the Ace!
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Free Universal Technical Institute program gives high school students the opportunity to explore technical education and careers SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its ongoing effort to address employer demand for skilled transportation technicians, Universal Technical Institute (NASDAQ: UTI) campuses nationwide will offer the summer Ignite program for the third consecutive year. The program
The Rocket 3 gets from zero to sixty faster than most sport bikes. The trend of heavyweight, high displacement motorcycles has seen a noticeable decline in the past years. Manufacturers seem to be shifting their attention towards lighter weight, low capacity, and even electric motorcycles. Not only does this make motorcycling friendlier to beginners, it
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Royal Enfield Backs Moto Anatomy American Flat Track Campaign Decorated flat track racer, Johnny Lewis will develop & race Harris Performance built Twins FT during the 2020 AFT Season MILWAUKEE (March 4, 2020) — Royal Enfield North America has partnered with American Flat Track (AFT) racer Johnny Lewis and his team Moto Anatomy for 2020.
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BMW thinks of the F 900 R and F 900 XR as two brothers. They may have different appearances, but in the end they have same heart (engine) and the same frame, with suspension adjustments for each model. Basically the F 900 R is the little speedy brother, while the F 900 XR is the
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It goes without saying that installing an Apple CarPlay or Android Auto kit on a Harley-Davidson isn’t as easy as it is on a car, as the system needs to have some extra features that would make it appropriate for a motorcycle. And Sony knows this best, as its XAV-AX7000 AV receiver is one of
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Italian people have designer genes in their blood, as a guy called Luca Lamperti clearly shows after making a full custom Mad Max and Alien vs Predator mash-up based on a Ducati Monster. He calls it the Apophis 99942. Grezzo, by his nickname, runs a custom builds workshop called Raw Bike Factory and he is
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Aldo Scribante will be the scene for some exciting motorcycle action when the Monocle Series of Motorcycle Magic heads to the Bay this weekend. Featuring several racing classes, the event is suited to motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages, skill levels as well as bike manufacturers. The event, which is the second of an eight-round series
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Harley-Davidson may be charging toward an electric future with its battery-powered Livewire, but it hasn’t forgotten its heritage. One of The Motor Company’s latest models is a special edition of the Road Glide touring bike that features the brand’s historic, red white and blue No. 1 logo. According to Harley-Davidson, the logo was originally designed
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