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      J&P Cycles Patrick Garvin talks about the J&P Cycles selection of motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots, gloves, eyewear and other riding gear. Check it out; these guys know what they are talking about.                    

    Hey, I’m reading State of Fear by Michael Crichton. Did you know that most of the major scientists in Australia don’t believe in global warming? They think our weather patterns change from time to time and man has little impact.   Some say that one volcano eruption will produce more greenhouse gases than

New for 2016, Indian Motorcycle’s Dark Horse offers an understated variation on the Indian Chief theme. The new model is an ideal platform for customizing too.      Two summers ago, a bold attempt was made to bring a new balance of power to the world of American motorcycles. The venue was Sturgis, South Dakota,

    It’s not surprising to learn that there is yet another program uncovered dealing with government surveillance of individuals participating in legal activities. We’ve known for some time that ALPR (automated license plate readers) have been used by law enforcement agencies to locate criminals or “persons of interest” on the so-called BOLO lists (Be

    Well folks, it is time to start calling again. The number is 800-372-7181. Please call and leave a message for your State Representative and members of the House Transportation Committee. You can do it with just one phone call. The message is simple:   “Please Cosponsor HB 370”   You can keep track

  Editor’s note: The following story is from the book, “The Further Adventures of The Borderland Biker, In Memory of Indian Larry and Doo Wop Music,” by Derrel Whitemeyer.    For Chapter 17 Click Here Larry looked at me then towards Kate, “Pretend for a moment we do agree to take you. Out of curiosity,

Project Hammerhead By Klock Werks The minute the 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide was released, the folks at Klock Werks knew they just had to get their hands on one so they could get to work to adapt the company’s patented Flare Windshields to fit the new fairing design. They promptly ordered a brand-new Road

The more I study shocks, the less I know. I find the entire notion of ride control daunting. For instance, if you weigh 200 pounds and you design the perfect shock to handle running over a 2-by-4 at 30 mph, will it work at 50 mph, and what if you gain weight? I had a

    THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com.      

Mama Tried is an indoor motorcycle invitational, showcasing the most honest, home-built and unusual bikes in the Midwest. I managed to spend about three hours at the 2nd Mama Tried show in Milwaukee today. MAMA TRIED MOTORCYCLE SHOW FEBRUARY 21-22, 2015 1741 W. ST. PAUL AVE. – MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 53233 There were 50 people waiting

Photo by Ray Stubblebine   Building on the excitement of Project LiveWire’s debut last year, select consumers in Asia, Europe, Canada, and the United States will have an opportunity to ride and provide feedback on the bike, helping to guide the development of the new motorcycle, beginning this week with events at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit.

Fred “Krugger” Bertrand is not a new player in the world of international motorcycle builders. At the age of five he had his first motorcycle and started racing at seven. At nineteen he ended his racing carrier and then started an apprenticeship in coach building. This included sheet metal repair, metal shaping, and painting. After

Part 1   Fall of 2013   The freedom of warm summer months, allowing easy movement throughout the continent, were almost gone. As the southbound highway led onward through the slight chill of fall and to the promise of milder southern climates, I thought of my destination… A long time motorcyclist, B.B. St. Roman learned

Nothing better than old friends to help the winter disappear. When January closes out and the weather forces everyone inside, bikers look for any excuse to get out and party. The Colorado Motorcycle Expo is a terrific excuse. Like clockwork the CME is held the last weekend of January at the National Western Stock-show Complex.

Recently, one of my best friends called to ask if I would help him choose a defensive handgun. Now, we’ve been friends for years, and more than once I have brought up the topic of defensive firearms to no avail. He had no interest in owning a gun. So, needless to say, I was surprised

    Editor’s note: The following story is from the book, “The Further Adventures of The Borderland Biker, In Memory of Indian Larry and Doo Wop Music,” by Derrel Whitemeyer.    For Chapter 16 Click Here   “Roll with the mystery, life’s uncertain; just be comfortable with that. Why fight it?” Indian Larry    

    Interview with Heyltje Rose:    1. Tell us about you and where you are from: I grew up in a magical place in upstate NY called Hector. It’s out in the sticks alongside the Finger Lakes with gorges, wineries, and rednecks.   2. How did you get the name ‘Heyltje’? Heyltje is a

We started with a new BDL diaphragm clutch plate install and the series mushroomed. It actually started long ago, about ten years, when we started to install BDL products. I’ve run BDL primary belt drives and clutches for over a decade. The spring operated pressure plate allows the rider to set his own spring tension

I get tired of talking about the 2008 economic downturn and how it devastated the motorcycle, sailing, and many other industries. I wish I could say we are cured and walking proudly down the yellow brick road to metalflake Nirvana. It just ain’t so. But there is hope and there are quality American companies trying

    My job is promoting companies in the Powersports Industry through promotions and publicity, as well as by producing custom shows. Last week I flew to LAX to produce the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show, installed down the center isle and on the red carpet of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show.  

    Although this adventure took place sometime in the mid 2000s, I’ve decided to print it here for the benefit of any who would like to ride the huge ships that carry cars, semi trucks, motor homes, and motorcycles from the city of Bellingham, Washington to the distant shores of Alaska. For most everything

Akrapovic just unveiled its Full Moon concept motorcycle at the Bad Salzuflen Custombike Show in Germany.   Developed with the assistance of Slovenian Dreamachine Motorcycles—the same partnership that produced the legendary Morsus in 2011, the Full Moon concept bike is an extravagant, technically exceptional, promotional bike for the manufacturer.       This concept machine

  The 5-Ball Racing™ team has always been a team effort. We set a few World Land Speed Records, and we’re going after more. The team portion of the equation remains intact with the apparel line. Teams are tough. Humans have a tough time dealing with egos, success, money, you name it. In many respects,