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Don’t have space to mount a GPS, phone or other device on your handlebar or brake/clutch reservoir? Ever want to mount it up higher, or closer to eye level, so you can see/read it more easily? The new Leader Windshield bracket does just that – and it couldn’t be simpler. The Leader Windshield bracket works with […]

The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show is rolling into SOCAL this weekend.

Set on building a ground-up custom bagger that would turn heads while still being rideable, Dave called on the guys at Bad Dad to get his 2007 Road Glide done right. Read more Advertisement

Aeromach USA, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers an “Engine Dress Up Kit” for model year 2014 Indian Motorcycles.  Paul Aiken, managing partner of Aeromach, said “This kit allows proud new Indian owners to make their bikes even more attractive.”  The Engine Dress Up Kit includes chrome and black bolt covers for the engine, transmission,

Steve McQueen’s 1938 Harley-Davidson WLD Solo Sport was sold for $125,000 at the  recently held Mecom Auction in Anaheim, California. What makes this bike different from previously auctioned McQueen owned bikes was that this was the bike out of his collection that he rode the most. Plus McQueen’s personal tools that were discovered neatly wrapped

The roar of motorbikes echoed through Australia’s capital cities on Sunday as thousands of riders united in opposition to Queensland’s anti-biker/anti-association legislation. The Australian Motorcycle Council (AMC) says the new laws, said to be aimed at criminal motorcycle clubs, have resulted in the harassment of law-abiding motorcyclists. Many have reported being pulled over by police

Author reveals the winding turns in his motorcycle career With almost three decades in the motorcycle industry, Robert Scot Michel is intimately familiar with Harley-Davidson. His new book, a memoir entitled “Who is the Real Hog?” shares the ups and downs of working for the celebrated chopper company. Michel’s stories invite readers to experience international

American Motorcycle Specialties, USA has a special Christmas dealer promotion for the original line of Comfort Max Gel Pads. From December 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013,  AMS is offering DEALERS ONLY their Comfort Max gel pads at their regular dealer discount plus an additional 10% off.  The tail bone notch is now included on all five

    RetroMod Rigid Panhead Oil Tank Text and Photos by Doug Coffey I needed an oil tank for this build that would be rather unique. It had to hold a full size battery from a late model electric start Dyna or Softail as my large high compression stroker motor would need all the starting

    Enfield Motorcycles Rule Photos and Text by Ujjwal Dey Rider Mania is India’s biggest biker festival hosted by the iconic motorcycle brand Royal Enfield. Thousands of loyalists ride to Goa during the third weekend of November to challenge themselves and their machines to various tests as planned by the organizers. As the sun

    Hello Bandit I ended up paralyzed after riding my Harley on Sept 2 2004. I went around a sweeping corner at a high velocity and a woman talking on her cell phone hit me head on. I ended up bouncing off the wind shield and over the roof going like Superman without my

Old-time Elvis Presley fans and lots of newer, younger ones flocked to a new exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Friday to see his stylish ID bracelet, custom-made motorcycle, eye-catching rings and military mementos. The exhibit opened in conjunction with Elvis Presley Enterprises and includes more than 40 artifacts loaned

    Celebrating 88 years with Kars and Girls– The George Barris way Photo’s by Art Hall, Text By Richard Kranzler Known to millions of car enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, George Barris has been designing and creating cutting-edge cars for more than 50 years. His creations have dominated such hit TV shows as The Munsters,

    Veteran’s Affairs: Killing Machine Supports Our Troops  One day, while we were moving some bikes out of the shop, two riders flew by on Highway 2 and locked ‘em up. They flipped a U-turn and came in the lot. It was two active duty Marines from the Inspector / Instructor staff at the

Thousands of visitors are descending on Invercargill for the 2013 Burt Munro Challenge, which starts today. More than 25,000 people are expected to watch the racing through to Sunday. Early arrivals have secured prime spots at “tent city” at Oreti Park, the venue for the challenge. Greymouth couple Kenny Williams and Lesley Polatsek, said they were looking

How long does it take to steal a motorcycle? A New York minute. New York is the nation’s capital of motorcycle thievery, followed by swingin’ Las Vegas, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports. Next comes San Diego, Indianapolis and Miami. Overall, just like when it comes to car thefts, motorcycle thefts have been dropping. In

Well, here’s something to give you an interesting angle on this other American tradition that is Black Friday!