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Editor’s Note: Life is nuts, and we’re all flying in multiple directions. I sincerely appreciate Paughco’s involvement in this project. Steve Massicotte, head of Product Development at Paughco, took to this project like a kid in a candy store. Every time I catch him on the phone he is pumped to the max about some aspect

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati, presents the latest 2016 products in Milan: seven new motorcycles unveiled on the eve of EICMA 2015 Improvements for models already in the range showcased alongside three new bikes that launch Ducati towards new worlds: the ‘Cruiser world’ with the XDiavel, the ‘Adventure world’ with the Multistrada 1200 Enduro and

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines riders Ed Krawiec and Andrew Hines closed out the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown the Championship as winners and world champions. Krawiec rode a screaming-fast Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle to victory in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., and Hines successfully defended his NHRA Pro Stock

Let’s start the week off with a look back at one of our favorite bike features, in case you missed it. I have a high school partner who sweeps in and out of my life, like every couple of years. I get a phone call; we hook up for 15 minutes, share a few stories,

Approaching middle age, Deedra Climer experienced an unimaginable tragedy—the death of her only son, Joshua, in a motorcycle accident. The spiral of grief that followed reopened ugly wounds that had never fully healed: being raised by a mentally ill and drug-­‐addicted mother, the struggles she faced as a young single mother, and the guilt from

Time for a Bagger “Infusion” Custom make-over with LA Choppers new Fusion products. So you want to make your bagger stand out from the crowd. There are hundreds of bolt on products on the market. Each one will transform your bike into a semi-custom with a small amount of work. Trouble is everyone else has already

The Pro Stock Motorcycle championship will be on the line when Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines riders Andrew Hines and Ed Krawiec hit the drag strip this weekend at the 51st Annual Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif. The event is the sixth and final round of the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the

Hey, I’m a disabled Vietnam vet and so is our Performance Editor, Ray C. Wheeler. We have a lot of close brothers who are also disable veterans. My brother, David is also Cambodia veteran. I was honored to sit at a dinner table recently with my 93-year-old mom and Archie, a veteran from WWII. He

Bad Dad’s Long Strokes Exhaust Pipes are the right stretched pipes for your stretched bags. These chrome slip-on mufflers are angle cut and elongated to show the perfect amount of chrome from the back of your stretched bags. Bad Dad’s Long Strokes fit 1995 to current year Touring models and have a deep idle with

In a message addressed to Sturgis Rally goes, Sturgis Buffalo Chip President, Woody Woodruff, announced that for the Chip’s 35th anniversary in 2016, American bad ass Kid Rock, is going to perform on the Wolfman Jack Stage on Sunday, Aug. 7. “Kid Rock is one of my personal favorites and obviously most of yours as

Styled to match their popular line of air cleaner kits and covers, the new Alley Cat Gas Cap and Alley Cat L.E.D. Fuel & Battery Gauge from Küryakyn revamp fuel tanks with their aggressive radial design. Crafted from quality cast aluminum, both are available in chrome or gloss black finishes as direct replacements for a

In celebration of Veterans Day today, Indian Motorcycle announced its sponsorship and support of the second annual Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. This marks the second straight year Indian Motorcycle will sponsor this very special event, which is focused on raising awareness and support for America’s severely wounded and injured veterans. The epic ride will

Held On Saturday October 24th 2015 at Petersons Harley Davidson 19400 N.W. 2nd Avenue Miami Florida. Phil was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on February 24, 1924. He spent his early years on a Cherry Farm in Door County, Wisconsin until he enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served on combat on destroyers, in

America’s bright future… There really isn’t much else to say, is there?

Indian Motorcycle is a title sponsor for the upcoming “RSD Super Hooligan” flat track race in Las Vegas. The street-bike based race takes place indoors on a short track at the Orleans Hotel & Casino the evening of November 21, and is presented in partnership with Roland Sands Design and AMA Pro Flat Track in

Seven-time land speed record holder Valerie Thompson plans to compete for a full season of NHRA drag racing next year with a Star Racing built Pro Stock Motorcycle as an independent team owner and driver. Thompson will also continue seeking new land speed racing records with her team’s BMW S 1000 RR at select events

The Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) has appointed Kevin Strawbridge to head its Retail and Media Groups. The parent company to both online retailers Motorcycle SuperStore and J&P Cycles, as well as Motorcycle-USA.com and “America’s Motorcycle Weekly” CycleNews, recently consolidated its retail operations in Irving, Texas. “Kevin Strawbridge joins the MAG family at an exciting time,”

Did you know that Japanese manufacturer Yamaha had started making musical instruments, decades ago? The musical instrument business has been booming for Yamaha since then, and of course, so is the motorcycle, ATV and side-by-side business. Could Yamaha soon be a player in the automotive game too? With the unveiling of its new concept car at Japan’s 43rd annual

Something we know you can’t un-see. You’re welcome, and have a great week!