By Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel New engines come off the production line at Harley-Davidson’s plant in Menomonee Falls.(Photo: Journal Sentinel files) Approximately 200 Harley-Davidson Inc. employees could face layoffs this fall as the company adjusts motorcycle production following recent slower sales. Union sources said many of the layoffs will take place […]
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Make a truly individual statement…create your own personalized cover for your seat. Choose your stitch design, thread color, and even add inlay materials to compliment your bike, style, and personality. The hardest part is making up your mind. It’s 6 steps and five minutes that will change your bike from ordinary to extraordinary! Create
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For the first time Harley-Davidson put on their Ride-In Bike Show and invited Editors from Motorcycle Publications and Bikernet, through the leadership of Chris Callen and Cycle Source Magazine. It has been a Great Success! Check Rogue’s complete story about the show and the terrific awards on www.bikernetbaggers Plus, you’ll see a
CYCLE SOURCE/HARLEY-DAVIDSON EDITOR’S CHOICE CUSTOM SHOW IN STURGIS Read More »
The Canadian press reports this week that BRP, the makers of the Can-Am Spyder trike, is considering the production of 2-wheeled motorcycles. Company spokesperson Sylvain Morissette confirmed on Wednesday that the company is currently evaluating the market, the possibilities and trends after an industry analyst suggested the eventuality. Source: The Montreal Gazette.
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12-time World Trials Champion Dougie Lampkin is no stranger to doing wheelies on a motorcycle. Lampkin is set to attempt to wheelie the 37.7 miles Snaefell Mountain Course on the Isle of Man next month. One-wheeled attempt set to take two hours. Source: Dougie Lampkin to attempt 37-mile wheelie on a motorcycle | GrindTV.com
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Lighten Up, Man. We both know that your left turn signal is out but go through the effort of hand signaling anyway. No need to do that when these simple LED replacement bulbs will shine brighter and longer while being a smaller drain on your motorcycle’s electrical system. We call this a win win.
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2016 Motorcycle Cannonball – The Inside Scoop by Spitfire With less than 2 weeks before the 4th Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run, the anticipation is building. This unusual event takes place every two years and is unique as Antique Riders take their 100 year old and older motorcycles out of their collections and ride them
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Coastal Moto has developed a 3-dimensional wheel design that will retail for a very competitive price. They call their new Precision-Cast Series of wheels – COMO3D. The first in the new series is called the “Largo”. The wheel features full 3D design, beautiful contours; all that for $899.95. Full 3-dimensional design elements continue all the way out to the edges
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Apparently one of the latest crazes out there is playing the ukulele. When I think about it, that’s not a bad idea for bikers. The instrument is small and probably fits in a saddlebag. Something to consider while you enjoy the video below.
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Last week (August 2016), the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released its preliminary data and findings regarding motorcycle fatalities in 2015. The GHSA represents the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement programs to address highway safety. Although GHSA’s primary mission is to improve traffic safety, their latest report appears to be more focused
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