Political Interest

Illustration by Chris KallasBATTLE ESCALATES AGAINST RIDERS' FREEDOM OF CHOICE–Life and living encompass many choices. As much as we would like to be, we are not personally in total control of how we live. We live with (and under) rules and regulations (laws) to co-exist peacefully among the population, and along the way develop (hopefully) […]

A Classic Shovelhead chop by Keino of the Indian Larry Legacy crew. Photo by Ela.There continues to be a lot of discussion about the future of our industry as bikers, shop owners, and manufacturers struggle to deal with the new emissions restrictions from the EPA. We have another opportunity to continue our way of life,

Riding before Cell Phones.I have prepared an original scientific review article on the subject of cellphone use while driving, substantiating the huge safety implications for allmotorists, and the even greater safety implications for motorcyclists. Ireviewed the landmark epidemiologal studies and the controlled experimentalstudies, as well as converging studies from other disciplines of science,such as neurology

The author working in his shop.“The razors edge”, a familiar expression, has returned to our sector once again in 2006. After experiencing robust growth for a period of five years fostered by new TV shows and other forms of media, the motorcycle industry, specifically the American V-twin market that we know and love, is starting

I recently was hit by Noise Freak efforts and it scared me that in a noisy world bikers would take the brunt of their silencing efforts. Even the AMA suggested that we cower and hide to prevent future intrusions into our rights. A respected Motorcycle mag editor said this to me, in defense of his

The 103-year-old Harley-Davidson Motor Company is a world-famous success in the motorcycle business. Wisely, it is always seeking to improve upon itself. Today, more than 35 years after the rise of women’s liberation movement, women are still barely ten percent of Harley-Davidson riders*. Understandably, the Motor Company would like to expand in this market. With

Patriot Guard is a fine organization of vets and bikers who deserve hearty recognition and a helping hand whenever possible. There is also one crazy religious SOB in Kansas, Rev. Phelps, who is pissing a lot of people off and has been for a very long time. WARNING THE PICTURE YOU ARE ABOUT TO SEE

She'd motivate me to write everyday.Check the e-mail addresses below. We need to write letters to these people. Rick Krost, President of U.S. Choppers, wrote the letter below. We need to get across to these people. Check out what Rick wrote, then drop your own e-mail to the agencies listed. MC-cert@epa.gov, omscfeis@epa.gov, otaqpublicweb@epa.gov,catcmail@epa.gov, emc@epa.gov, info.chief@epa.gov,environmental-justice-epa@epa.gov,

Old classic shots from Bob T.Diamond Bar, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2005) – The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has published its policy for Smog Check certification of specially constructed vehicles (See attached). Publication was prompted by discussions with SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and officials with the state Attorney General's office. For the

It would be easy to assume motorcycling’s bona fide heroes have established their bravado on the tracks of the world. A safe notion, further validated by attending a race or perusing any related publications. Popular media has historically depicted the go fast sect as conquerors of all things two wheeled. The truth is, motorcycling heroics

There was a time, during the civil unrest in this country due to race riots and anti-war demonstrations, that personal appearance or vehicle type was enough for an officer to form an opinion about you and stop your vehicle. Numerous court cases challenged those arbitrary stops and the tide seemed to be turning for the