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Here’s the story of how the diesel happened. I have an 09 super glide and an 06 street glide. I love them both and have put a shitload of Work into them. After a bunch of bike nights and shows I realized that these days it’s all been done. Even though I have the ability to build anything I want, I don’t have the bank account to back it up. So how does one build something original without re-mortgaging the house? Read more.

Norton Motorcycles is working on a 650 cc motorcycle model which will be especially targeted at the high volumes market, especially in the Asian region, including India. Speaking to media on the sidelines of the joint venture announcement with Kinetic MotoRoyale, Norton Motorcycles CEO Stuart Garner said that the 650 cc motorcycle will be more powerful than the current Norton Dominator and Norton Commando; both powered by a 961 cc parallel-twin engine. The 650 cc parallel-twin engine, which is being developed in-house, will make around 100 bhp, says Garner. Norton already has an agreement to make 650 cc engines for Chinese firm Zongshen, but the new 650 cc engine has been developed in-house for Norton, and will be more powerful, making around 100 bhp. In comparison, the 961 cc parallel-twin of the Dominator and the Commando makes just around 79 bhp. In the joint venture announcement today in New Delhi, Norton said that the company is already working on a new range of engines and platforms which will be shared with Kinetic MotoRoyale in subsequent years. Hopefully, the new 650 cc engines will be part of this new range of bikes. Click here to read the rest.

Royal Riding’s RodeMaster DeTour combines all the comfort of touring seat with a sleeker style and lower profile. One of three new models, the DeTour has all the features of a long distance touring saddle in a low profile package. Here are the basic features:   • Top grain leather seating surfaces and automotive grade vinyl sides for style and durability Royal Riding’s1/2″ thick high-tech viscoelastic molded gel protects the rider from shock and vibration • Contour-cushioning foam formulated to promote longevity and comfort • Corrosion resistant powder coated hardware • Optional backrest MSRP DeTour™ $515 DeTour™ With Backrest $695 DeTour™ fiits 2008-17 FL Touring family. Learn more about the entire RodeMaster. More information here.  

Three West Coast cities and seven other starting locations highlight the ride into Washington D.C. The Suffragettes Centennial Motorcycle Ride (SCMR2020) is announcing the ten cities that will be the starting points for the ride into Washington, D.C. honoring the 100-year anniversary of the 19th Constitutional Amendment. The female and couple-centric ride will start open registrations in 2018 for ten different routes that will all converge into Washington, D.C. in August of 2020 to celebrate American women’s right to vote in elections and honor the Suffragette movement that led the charge. The primary route will start in San Francisco CA, with Los Angeles CA and Portland OR being the other full cross-country routes that will each take approximately three weeks. Other cities that will be starting points for shorter routes include Denver CO, Milwaukee WI, Dallas TX, Atlanta GA, New York NY, and Orlando FL. The New York and Orlando routes will curve west before merging into the primary east-bound trunk into D.C. Several of the self-guided tours will incorporate adventure bike appropriate sections as well. “My passion for the past decade has been adventure riding,” says Alisa Clickenger, SCMR2020 co-producer. “Given the stunning beauty and remote areas of the country, and the many new full-size and exciting ‘light ADV’ models being introduced to the market, we know that there will be an interest in these beautiful touring opportunities with newfound sisters.” SCMR2020 is also excited to announce our first support sponsors in Butler Maps and the Rever mobile application. Both will collaborate on creating the ten routes into Washington D.C. Their extensive experience with tens of thousands of miles scouted and amazing portable navigation and rider community technology will be an important element as we formulate routes to be as entertaining and dynamic as possible. The combination of SCMR2020,

Confederate Motors, Inc., will soon be known as Curtiss Motorcycle Co., Inc. Here’s what Confederate has to say about the change: In 1903, Glenn H. Curtiss invented the venerable American v-twin motorcycle engine. Confederate Motors, Inc. invested 20-plus years perfecting his invention. Four generations of patented architecture were created. Seven years ago, in our twentieth year, we began research and development of our fifth generation architecture. We knew we were at a turning point; we had maxed out Glenn’s invention. It was time to apply our years of design experience and earned wisdom with the best innovation and technology, just like Mr. Curtiss would do, were he leading us today. We branded the project Curtiss. Over these past seven years, the view from standing on the shoulders of this giant shifted our business model and strategy on its axis. Curtiss illuminated, informed, and clarified a new mission; sustainable, scalable, ageless, timeless, fun motorcycle relevance. Curtiss will deploy a modular architectural system, the design upon which numerous patents have been filed, as the optimal foundation for an all-new Twin-Engine powertrain supplied by the new world-leader in motorcycle torque production, Zero. The all-new powertrain packages in a classical proportion, lower, narrower, and with superior weight management than any other. The geometry and ergonomics are classic as well, empowering the rider with effortless control, speed, handling, and comfort. Curtiss suspension is all-new and state-of-the-art. A breakthrough in transparency, accuracy, and quality of information between the tarmac and the Curtiss rider is promised. Whole new levels of safety have been designed into Curtiss, which has the goal of being the world leader in this key aspect. A full range of machines to fit every pocketbook is in development, with the unveiling of the first model, the all-new Hercules, scheduled for May 5, 2018. Curtiss will

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More than a dozen vintage-powered race bikes re-created the board track races of the early 20th Century at the second Sons of Speed race on October 21. The event took place at New Smyrna Speedway during the Daytona Beach, Florida’s Biketoberfest. Billy runs a heat in period gear. This fresh yet nostalgic race event, instigated by Billy Lane of Choppers Inc., first ran in March of this year during Daytona Bike Week on New Smyrna’s banked half-mile asphalt track. That time, Brittney Olson took first, followed by Matt Harris in second and Shelly Rossmeyer-Pepe in third. Olsen sat out this round while her bike was being repaired but acted as Grand Marshal for this day. Click here to read the rest of the Sons of Speed article.

Black hardware is the way to go for this modern twist on a classic motorcycle. The WindVest is a great addition in keeping with the sleek lines of this bike. The screen is available in either clear, light smoke or gun smoke (dark) in a variety of sizes. You can’t go wrong with a WindVest High Performing Sport windshield.   Advertisement