This may be an epiphany and maybe not. Uncle Monkey explained 2016 at the year’s end. Too bad. I wish I knew this coming in. It might have helped. UNCLE MONKEY ON THIS YEAR–It has been an amazing year. It was one of those touchstone years that come every 16 years or so. 2000 was […]
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Holiday News from the V-Twin Expo, Paul Yaffe, Klock Werks, Choppertown, the MRF, the EPA, Motorbooks, you name it click here to read it all.
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Hey, We’re headed to the Yaffe Birthday Party in Morongo Casino tomorrow. More and more it’s a major fight just to get out of LA, but Jim Betlach, from the V-Twin Expo said the same about Minnesota. We have made some serious steps toward an anti-EPA regs strategy and more info flies at us daily.
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This has been one of the most challenging years of my life and the Salt Torpedo was one of them. The Paughco team stepped up to save the day and we have more progress on what could be the first streamlined trike running speed trials. Continue reading.
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brothers and sisters you share the road with. Guess that means we’re gettin……what’s the word? OLDer. UGH! The parking lot at Sneaky D’s filled up quickly that Sunday morning in November, and you couldn’t help yourself but want to ride, even if you were still nursin’ a turkey hangover! Continue reading.
3RD Annual Old Guys Rule But Not Forgotten Run Read More »
This one’s not for the faint of heart but what the hell? Dig in… It can be done! Howard went to town on his custom Road King and saved money on labor by performing a fuel pump replacement. check it out here.
DIY Tech — A New Fuel Pump For The Road King Read More »
Legendary custom motorcycle builder Paul Yaffe will celebrate his through the years exhibition and birthday bash as well as over 25 years in the bike building and custom parts business on Friday, December 16, at the Morongo Casino Resort in Cabazon, CA. “It all started with a love of motorcycles and a curiosity and desire
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Here’s a gift idea worth drifting by your loved ones. They might get a clue and make your Christmas too!
J&P Cycles Big Season Savings Read More »
Yup, you just don’t see this every day…
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Hey, The holidays are flying at us and they don’t feel the same. I held a memorial for my late 94-year old ma last week and it may turn a corner in my life. I have always ducked tradition. I don’t go to Sturgis every year. I don’t go to any particular Xmas party or
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It was just another innocent Saturday afternoon in the Cantina Parking lot. One of the cute waitresses, Tina, suggested a swap meet to drive more traffic to the Cantina on the weekends. On a cool October weekend the sky was brilliant blue with just enough billowing clouds to hold any remaining summer heat at bay.
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This has been one of the most challenging years of my life and the Salt Torpedo was one of them. The Paughco team stepped up to save the day and we have more progress on what could be the first streamlined trike. Actually there wasn’t a streamlined trike category until I picked up the phone
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It was years ago, while staying with an eccentric entrepreneur who surrounded himself with old motorcycles and ragged biker types in Milwaukee Wisconsin, that I experienced a very unique adventure. In fact, the situation was so outrageous I’ve thought of writing it but have no idea where to start. The Compound, as JP’s place was
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Recently I received a pair of Drayko Kevlar jeans to wear around town as I do my normal daily motorcycle riding. Check out this product, no matter if a casual rider or a daily high mile rider. Drayko offers many different colors and styles to meet any riders needs. Read more.
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Wild News from the Lord of Trikes, John Myers, Mr. Trump, JIMS, Operation Gratitude, Uncle Monkey and Rogue Click here to read the entire thing.
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Hey, On one hand life is nuts and frustrating, but on the other hand it can be completely nuts but inspiring. Today is a perfect example. Hopefully the mainstream media will ultimately get it. It’s about Climate Deniers. I’m not a scientist. I’m not a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, but the more I
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Fuel tank removal is often required for service and diagnostics. Additionally, the tank may need to be off while the engine is running. This presents a problem for fuel injection systems that have the fuel pump in the tank. To deal with this, JIMS now offers a complete “plug and play” solution. A compact, remote
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Recently I received a pair of Drayko Kevlar jeans to wear around town as I do my normal daily motorcycle riding. I wore them both in the heated temperatures of the fall in the North East, and again waited until the temperatures turned in late November. I found the jeans to breathe well, not too hot when
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I recently test rode a few of the new M-8 bikes and found myself quietly smiling with satisfaction as I drove home. My happiness came from a morning of riding on Harley’s dime rather than my own, as I test rode several bikes riding for more than three hours never paid for gas at all.
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This is my 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King. She was in need of a new fuel pump from the Factory. Click here for the whole article.
NEW ROAD KING FUEL PUMP Read More »
It was years ago, while staying with an eccentric entrepreneur who surrounded himself with old motorcycles and ragged biker types in Milwaukee Wisconsin, that I experienced a very unique adventure. In fact, the situation was so outrageous I’ve thought of writing it but have no idea where to start. The Compound, as JP’s place was
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Mahindra and Mahindra subsidiary Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd bought all 120,000 shares of British yesteryear giant BSA Co. Ltd at £28.33 per share, aggregating about £3,400,000, or Rs28 crore. With a presence in Japan, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia, Singapore, BSA had a turnover of £28,233 in fiscal 2015-16. The principal business of BSA is licensing
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Customers of VP Racing Fuels will enjoy a whole new user experience when they visit its newly redesigned website at http://VPRacingFuels.com, according to Chris Wall, Chief Marketing Officer for VP Racing Fuels. “Between our 70+ blends of race fuel and the new product lines we’ve launched in the last several years, customers sometimes had difficulty
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Heartland USA introduces two Conversion Kits that convert the Harley-Davidson Dyna Models to stylish modern look. The 200 D allows you to run a 200mm tire and the 240 D allows you to run a 240mm tire. Both utilize Heartland’s patented Billet Aluminum Struts, Steel Fender and Leather Seat. (These Conversions fit Dyna models 2006 to
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