Progressive's Laconia Motorcycle Week®, "America's Original Riding Rally," celebrates 90 years this year with spectacular routes through the White Mountains and a classic riding rally experience. Expect this year to be the biggest party in 90 years that will be filled with good grub, great gear, and fun rides. Be sure to check out the […]
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Visit ThunderMax at Bentley's Saloon in Arundel Maine June 8th through the 16th during the 2013 Laconia Bike Week. ThunderMax and Bentley's! What a great combination! ThunderMax will be located at Bentley's Saloon in Arundel Maine less than 70 scenic miles from Laconia, June 8th through the 16th during the 2013 Laconia Bike Week. Enjoy
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Editor’s note: We are very fortunate to have two of our top techs tackle this installation. Each one brings a slightly different direction to this tech, and both thoroughly tested the Force Flow from JIMS. By Doc Robinson Summer is here and engine heat once again becomes and issue given that Twin Cam
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If you are planning to be at the upcoming annual Sturgis Motorcycle rally, make a point of zooming to the East end of Sturgis to Guy Edward’s Caddy’s Whiskey Bar. Get a close look at this Sturgis Rat Harley-Davidson XL Chopper in person, and sit and sip a cold one of whatever it is you
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It’s been a long time coming but the rumored Captain American Trike that has been on the drawing boards at Paughco is finally a realty. This unique, all American masterpiece is as patriotic to look at as it is a gas to ride. Best thing is you can build one just like it, with a
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There are great products that will secure your motorcycle. The catch is, you have to actually use them. Dragging out a heavy lock and chain every time you transport a bike gets old quickly. There is nothing like combining two products into one that facilitates consistent implementation.READ FULL STORY
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Hey, I’m confused, but that’s nothing new. My Freedom example in the news wasn’t a good one, and maybe it was. But let’s hit it again. In Los Angeles they recently banned beach bonfires, and I read where they want to lower the acceptable alcohol level to .05 from .08. Obama faces signing the International
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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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America Takes Back World Record: DareDevil Wednesday Aug 7 – Daily Drag Races: Aug 2 – 10 “Where There’s a Wheel, There’s a Way” Many crazy things have come from a night of drinking, but one of the crazier ones, by far, is the UniMotorcycle drag races that will be at the Chip in
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Trask is the big cheese when it comes to designing killer turbocharger setups for motorcycles, but these guys also offer a wide variety of bolt-on items to customize your ride. Here's one of them; this Chin Spoiler for 2000 and up baggers covers up the lower frame area and ads a bit of custom style to
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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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