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Five-Time Motorcycle Land Speed Record Holder Collects Third 2012 ECTA Land Speed Record and Posts Runner-Up Honors in 7th Annual Throttle Nation Street Bike Shootout Valerie Thompson, owner/driver of Valerie Thompson Racing (VTR), successfully returned to Wilmington Ohio to set new land speed records in two different motorcycle classes at the East Coast Timing Association’s […]

Thoroughbred Motorsports, Inc., sister company to Motor Trike, Inc., is pleased to announce it is rolling forward with full production on the Stallion. As previously announced, deliveries will begin in October. Lots of exciting things are happening with both these companies as Motor Trike continues with new product development and production as well. “We are

  Hawg EFX Running Boards are now available for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide and Street Glide Trikes! The running boards, also available for 2009-2012 models, are manufactured by Lehman Trikes USA in Spearfish, SD.  Hawg EFX are made of a durable composite that fasten securely to the fenders, reducing vibration, and are supported by a

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  Raytheon is installing laptops on motorcycles used by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department with a goal of having 100 motorcycles equipped with the computers by this fall. The company said motorcycle deputies will use the computers to access data, as well as to conduct license plate checks and wanted persons inquiries. These computers are similar to

The new Easy Squeeze Reduced Clutch Reach Handlebar ($119.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features an offset clutch-side grip that moves the palm a half-inch closer to the clutch lever. This position provides improved leverage and permits the rider to reach the clutch lever with the stronger part of the hand, reducing hand fatigue while

DesignWraps Brands offers the “Butterfly Collection” . It consists of head wraps, head bands, riders’ beanies, woman’s tank tops and woman’s ¾  length sleeve v-neck  tops. Wraps of Hope and Savvy Threads are beautifully designed headwear and apparel comprised of the finest quality rib knits, burn outs and stretch fabrics in a vibrant color palette

Choosing a custom engine and coil mount that’s just right for your scooter is made easy with this vast collection of Yankee Engineuity modular components. These hi-tech mounts and associated accessories allow builders to mix ‘n match  pieces for their particular application. As noted the mounts come in numerous styles for most HD and S&S

  The son of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable has been arrested by the Chikkajala police for stealing 18 two-wheelers in India. The police said Harsha (20), a resident of CRPF Quarters in Yelahanka, used duplicate keys to steal the vehicles from parking lots and from homes. He was caught while trying to

You know what this means if you're planning to ride in Southern California today…   Police are planning a motorcycle safety enforcement campaign Sunday, officials said. Extra officers will be on patrol in areas frequented by motorcyclists, and where motorcycles crashes are known to occur, Pasadena police said in a written statement (this probably means

  WanaRyd Motorcycle introduces The Amp, a unique 3-spoke non-directional 3D forged one-piece billet wheel. The Stark-Line Series features a finish that is unique and proprietary to WanaRyd Motorcycle, and is designed for those who want a simple, clean, yet exciting look. Go to www.WanaRyd.com to find out more.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:  PII) today broke ground on an expansion of the Company’s Product Development Center near Wyoming, Minn. Since opening in 2005, the 126,000 square foot research and development facility has been pivotal in Polaris’ ascent to the top of the global powersports market. “Opening the Wyoming facility seven years ago reinforced Polaris’

From the Los Angeles Times   Los Angeles firefighters are testing a two-wheeled way to respond to incidents in the traffic-snarled city: motorcycles. The Los Angeles Fire Department's pilot motorcycle response team is a five-man unit being used to speed to the side of an injured victim, provide information to dispatchers and skirt traffic to

  For the third year in a row I will be riding my Harley Davidson motorcycle, without using my hands to navigate, in order to raise funds for Parkinson's research. This year, I will attempt to finish what I set out to do last year and ride from the south side of the Mackinac Bridge

  Stage 5 Coatings is providing the paint and chemicals needed to create a custom paint job on the Bikernet/Cycle Source 15th Anniversary Giveaway Chopper, sponsored by XPress Lid and Spectro Oil, which is being awarded at the 2012 Las Vegas Bikefest.    Kustoms Inc. has been working away since the first of the year

From Forbes, edited by Canyon Carver California Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed a law making it legal for driverless cars to travel on public roadways. It’s not that smart minds in Detroit, Japan and Germany aren’t already working on autonomous cars. They’ve been doing so for years. But as with most new technologies, automotive

  The new full-coverage Soft Lowers ($89.99 to $99.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® can extend the riding season by providing wind and mud protection for the rider's legs and boots, and minimizing cold updrafts. These covers are custom-shaped to hug the engine guard and minimize flapping, and clip in place for speedy installation. The