by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Sometimes giving an old motorcycle a new identity is as simple as repairing what’s in need of repair, and simply slapping a tank from another bike on the existing frame. At least, this is how simple the crew from Paris-based Blitz Motorcycles make the whole process look. Unlike most moto […]
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Good or bad, expensive or less so, Harleys are meant to be customized. Even the bike maker knows this and not only allows it, but also encourages such endeavors, including within its own ranks. In April, a Harley custom motorcycle building competition ended, with a bike called Apex Predator taking
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Beware Fake Lindby Knockoffs By Bandit and Charly We’ve been working with Lindby for awhile and I’m surprised how often their product line surfaces. Their crashbar/cruising peg system has saved numerous rider and paint jobs. They make long distance runs more comfortable. And we’ve installed them on Indians, touring Harleys and Dynas. Lindby makes the
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com The Harley-Davidson King of Kings competition revealed once more just how talented the people working for the bike maker’s dealers are. 15 incredible entries have been judged and voted back in April, and at the end just one emerged victorious: the Mexican Apex Predator. But each of the builds that
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by Enrico Punsalang from https://www.rideapart.com The pros definitely outweigh the cons, and the cons can be seen as part of the adventure! To many motorcycle enthusiasts, motorcycles are merely toys. These toys come in many shapes and sizes—from sportbikes for spirited trackdays, to adventure bikes for weekend getaways with friends. However I’m sure it has
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com One of the deadliest military forces on the planet, the so-called Green Berets, have a wealth of gear at their disposal to conduct whatever missions Uncle Sam throws at them. But we’re pretty sure they never used this here bike, though. What’s featured in the gallery above is a BMW
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This Memorial Day weekend is unlike any we have experienced. Traditional motorcycle events honoring those lost in military service have been cancelled or postponed around the nation. We at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation are forever grateful to our brothers and sisters lost defending the freedoms we cherish. These trying times are an important reminder that
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Memorial Day is a day for admiration towards those that made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Memorial Day means more than just honoring those who died for their country on that day. To me, it should be a reminder that we ought to appreciate these people every single day of our lives. With Gratitude, Dr.
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This might be the simplest tech tip ever but it is really useful. Suspension Technologies was installing their touring fork cartridge on my Electra Glide. When they took off my brake calipers they did something I hadn’t seen before. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ON BIKERNET Join the Cantina for more fun, news, tech, reviews,
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by James Brumley from https://www.fool.com The iconic motorcycle maker is paring back production, rather than pricing, in an effort to foster an image of exclusivity. If you’re one of the shrinking number of consumers planning to shop for a Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) at some point this year, don’t be surprised to see limited inventory once you
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Harley-Davidson’s King of Kings competition may have concluded last month, but it will probably be some time before all of the builds that were entered fade into history. A souped-up version of Battle of the Kings, King of Kings was dedicated to the bike maker’s international dealers, which in their
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com The name Zundapp has long left the motorcycle scene. The German bike maker arrived on the market a bit late compared to the competition, in 1917, and was open for business until 1984, when it went bankrupt. As a result of both that, and the fact that the bikes they
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Kodlin Lowering-Kit For Harley-Davidson® Milwaukee Eight® Softail Models. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Lowers the bike up to 40 mm “Plug and Play”! Kit does not require to shorten the threated rod or to send back the suspension for final assembly Includes pre-installed new bearings Includes instructions and TUV documents Fitment FLHC/FLHCS HERITAGE CLASSIC FXBR/FXBRS BREAKOUT FLFB/FLFBS
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com There have been 15 entries in all in Harley-Davidson’s King of Kings custom bike building competition, and the winner was crowned the Mexican-made Apex Predator. The bike is, of course, a great build, but that doesn’t mean the ones who lost are anything less. King of Kings was the culmination
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Made in the USA by a Woman Rider By Chris Gibbany with photos by her husband Although I have been riding motorcycles for years, it has only been in the last few years that I have really wanted a pair of Kevlar riding jeans. Two things have kept me from buying a pair; cost and
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com It may not look like it to some, but the build we have in the gallery below was once a Harley-Davidson Heritage. Severe modifications transformed it into this, a lowrider-style motorcycle aptly called El Jefe. Despite its name, this motorcycle is not of Mexican origin. The build belongs to a
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by Pradeep Shah from https://www.financialexpress.com The Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera, which is no less than an engineering marvel is all set to hit the production lines. Here is what makes it so much special! More than stunning looks and breathtaking visuals, Ducatis are about blistering performance! The company keeps coming out with new and better
by Sabrina Giacomini from https://www.rideapart.com At the end of 2019, the new No Time to Die James Bond movie trailer dropped and showed the famous British secret agent involved in a traditional motorcycle chase in the saddle of a Triumph Scrambler 1200. The House of Hinckley later confirmed its partnership with the franchise, adding that
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All 50 states are now in various stages of reopening, and along with restrictions being lifted and the COVID-19 curve flattening, hopes for more normalcy are high; and none higher than amongst the motorcycling community. Most industries have been hit hard by the global pandemic, and motorcycle sales and production have been among the most
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Customers to Begin Receiving Highly-Anticipated Adventure Touring Motorcycle in Early June MARIETTA, Ga. – May 22, 2020 – Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS) today announced the 2021 Ténéré 700 arrival for the U.S. market beginning the first week of June. Earlier this year, Yamaha connected with customers interested in making the first Ténéré 700 purchases
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With so many people stuck at home, we wanted to bring you a new way to visit the museum almost every day. Starting June 1st, we’re going to be sharing new and exclusive content from Wheels Through Time – the people, the stories, the machines, and of course, the history that makes this place what
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We’ve had to make a lot of changes but we’re still full throttle trying to make things happen every day. The great news is that people are turning to their bicycles right now as a great fun, safe, clean, healthy means of transportation right now. The situation has created a boom for bicycling overall.
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