As a fundraiser for troops overseas, the Western Colorado Vintage Motorcycle Association is set to host its annual show in downtown Palisade Saturday, June 1. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Third and Main streets, and admission is free. Desert Flyer Band, a local music act, will […]
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California startup Vectolabs has developed a new type of safety light for motorcycles that illuminates when the bike slows down, regardless of whether or not the rider is using the brakes. Called Vololights, the device is comprised of two sets of LEDs built into a license plate holder that’s fitted with an accelerometer and CPU.
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Novagen Ingenium Inc. is developing commercial relationship between their wholly owned subsidiary, Renegade Engine Company Pty Ltd and world-renowned American custom motorcycle builder, Jesse James. Renegade Engine Company Pty Ltd executives have been in discussions with Jesse James with a view of designing and manufacturing a Jesse James branded V-Twin motorcycle engine for the custom
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Everything from Sturgis to London, and in between is covered.
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Hey, This is a good one, but once a week, I’m going to promote Freedom in this country, as an alternative to more regulation, by pointing out an example. Here’s an interesting one from Ireland. The decline of the family pub has led to a rise in alcoholism. Since more and more pubs are forced
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With a look straight from the days of vintage classic motorcycles and café racers, the new FX-76 from AFX gives you that classic old school look with the features, comfort and safety standards of today. An advanced fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP™) shell that is aerodynamic, light weight and strong houses the hypo-allergenic and anti-microbial liner
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The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is pleased to announce that they will host the International Master Bike Builder Association (IMBBA) North American Championship Bike Show and Hall of Fame Induction at Sturgis Dragway on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. "The WMDRA is thrilled to share the artistry and craftsmanship of the IMBBA North American
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is looking for professional Body Painters interested in competing in a Sturgis Women model painting contest. If you are a professional body painter interested in participating please submit contact info and samples of your work to artists@buffalochip.com as soon as possible. Advertisement
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Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the company is donating 10 military, off-road vehicles with a combination of Run-Flat and Non-Pneumatic Tires (NPT), to enhance The Salvation Army’s ability to transport food, water and other critical supplies to survivors, in Moore, Okla. The units will be delivered from Polaris’ Osceola, Wis. plant, free of
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Bikernet takes a quick look at Indian Motorcycle's historical timeline for iconic moments from 1901 through the present. Today we give you 1910 – 1919 1911 — Indian riders hold every American speed and distance record. Indian sweeps top three positions in first Isle of Man Mountain Course Race. 1913 — First swingarm and leaf-spring rear suspension in
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Here at Performance Machine, our Research and Development (R&D) team are always envisioning and designing products that helped put PM on the map for wheels, disc brakes, and performance accessories. Today, PM is recognizing one of our esteemed R&D colleagues, Jason Tiedeken, as the new Director of Research and Development. Jason came onboard to Performance
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We found it, still in the crate in the Sturgis Museum. Check out the brief story. Or stop in and see it. Read the review:
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Nothing fancy, just a classic.
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In 1993, Dan Hanlon had a dream to design and build brand new American made motorcycles, and secured the names Excelsior and Henderson previously owned by Schwinn. Hanlon set out to raise funds and to design and build cruiser and touring motorcycles. Early on, the company secured nearly $100 million in start-up money, and built
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Many motorcycle riders, myself included, wish they still had the first motorcycle they ever owned. Jay Ternes is not one of those riders. He, in fact, still has his first motorcycle. It’s a 1977 Harley-Davidson XLH, which he purchased in 1977 from a Harley-Davidson dealer in Iola, Kansas. Ten years earlier was the first year
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British motorcycle marquee, Triumph has been eyeing the Indian market for some time now. It all started at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo, where they revealed their motorcycle line-up and launch plans for India. They even released the price of their motorcycles, but, never launched them. Now, they are back again, with a promised to
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The 2013 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continues its now 22-year tradition as the premier outdoor streetbike show in America with a return to the Queen Mary's Seawalk Village, Long Beach, CA on Sunday July 14th. Featured as always are the world's top Celebrity Builders displaying their newest bikes and competing in the Calendar Bike Building
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The importance of drivers watching for motorcycles, and motorcyclists riding safely, got some much-needed attention in Washington, D.C., on May 22. U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin (R-Ark.), co-chairman of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, made a statement for the record noting May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and stressed the importance of motorcycle safety. "Drivers' failure
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Victory Motorcycles is hitting the open road this summer with a full schedule of Victory National Demo Tour stops from coast to coast. “This summer we’ll connect with riders at more bike rallies than ever before,” said Victory Marketing Director Brian Kirkendall. “We know there is no comparison to riding a Victory and our riders
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The Washington Mall and the Pentagon rumbled with 250,000 motorcycles on Sunday as Rolling Thunder rumbled into the capital. Some 900,00 riders, passengers and spectators traveled from across the country for Memorial Day weekend to pay tribute to veterans and those stilling missing in action. The annual event started in 1988, when the Vietnam War
Hey, Life is absolutely amazing. There are so many opportunities out there. Remember the too-cool bobber Kent, at Lucky Devil Metal Works, in Houston built for Nyla. She traded it for a floating restaurant on the Los Angeles Harbor. She is now having the time of her life running a floating barge, and making
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