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A New Show For Gearheards On Discovery Premieres Today

  Hey, Sticker Shock is a new Antique Road Show for Cars and Motorcycle starts tonight on Discovery at 7 PST. This one could be fun. Hit this link to watch the premiere episode online now.
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Classic Motorcycle Values Soar

This may be a good spring to own a collectible motorcycle. U.K. insurance buying siteĀ GoCompare.comĀ has released an eye-opening list of the most valuable motorcycles, and a prestigious auction in England just set records. Bike profiles and a list of the most valuable motorcycles Thereā€™s good news for lovers of music and motorcycles: The 1951 Vincent Black Lightning tops the list, not just of great Richard Thompson songs, but of motorcycle values, at 657,652 pounds sterling, a tidy appreciation of 1,312 times its original list price of Ā£501. In U.S. dollars, the Vincentā€™s current value is $929,000, according to Ben Walker, international director of the motorcycle department for Bonhams auction house. Read more at the Detroit Free Press.
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A Motorcycle Inside Your Next Ford Vehicle?

Ford recently filed for a patent that features a motorcycle integrated into what looks to be a Focus or Escort wagon. The company is calling it a "multimodal transportation apparatus," sort of like what Honda did back in the '80s with the integrated Motocompo foldable two-wheeler. Unlike the Motocompo, Ford's bike emerges from the front of the car, a la the Batmobile, to ride to whatever location comes next. Of course, just because Ford filed for a patent doesn't mean this is happening. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office publishes all applications 18 months after submission. The patent notes that the motorcycle is "equipped with, and can be autonomously driven, by an electric motor." And it will be fixed securely ...
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Indian Wrecking Crew Rider Bryan Smith to Miss Calistoga Half-Mile & Arizona Mile

Indian Motorcycle Racing Wrecking Crew Rider Bryan Smith suffered a broken left fibula during a multi-rider crash in Semi 1 at the Texas Half Mile on Saturday, April 28. The 2016 Grand National Champion will miss the Calistoga Half-Mile and the Arizona Mile. Following those races, Smith will reevaluate his health and determine his ability race at the Sacramento Mile on May 19. Smith placed ninth during the season opener at the Daytona TT and seventh at the Atlanta Short Track. He was unable to finish at the Texas Half-Mile and currently ranks 13th with 22 total points.
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New Harley-Davidson Skid Lids

If you have to use a helmet when riding, you might as well ride in style while enjoying the latest comfort and performance features these newHarley-Davidson lids have to offer for both men and women. As always, these are available from your Harley-Davidson dealer. TheĀ Masonā€™s Yard Sun Shield S05 3/4 HelmetĀ (P/N 98177-18VX, $300*) offers a combination of coverage and freedom. Giving this 3/4 helmet a sporty look, a matte colorblock design is the featured style. Designed to fit Harley-Davidson helmet headsets, it also includes a retractable, anti-scratch sun shield to help block the sunā€™s rays. The inner liner and cheek pads are removable, washable and antimicrobial to keep the feel as fresh as the look. TheĀ Cherohala B01 3/4 HelmetĀ (P/N 98184-18VX, ...
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Another American Flat Track Victory For Indian Motorcycle At Texas Half-Mile Event

Indian Motorcycle Racing and reigning 2017 American Flat Track (AFT) Champion Jared Mees secured the top leaderboard position with a win at the Texas Half-Mile. Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma City Privateer Chad Cose secured his first career AFT Twins podium with a strong third-place finish after setting the top qualifying time. Meanwhile, fellow Scout FTR750 privateers Henry Wiles and Johnny Lewis placed inside the top 10 with a fifth and eighth place finish, respectively. Mees and Cose each won their semi-final race and earned the top-two starting positions in the Main. After trailing initially, Mees was able to pass several riders and capture the lead. Cose ran the majority of the race from the third position and was able to ...
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Arizona ā€” Abate Call To Action

We still need help in encouraging the Governor to sign HB2522 (traffic violations; penalties) into law. Click to send an email to Governor Ducey. engage@az.gov This is what your email will say: Dear Governor, As a registered voter and an avid motorcyclist in Arizona, I am writing you to request that you sign HB2522 (traffic violations; penalties) into law. This legislation is something that our legislative team has been working on for years. I believe this will help in the process of making our roads safer for not only motorcyclists, but for all of those who travel on our roads in Arizona. ABATE of Arizona lobbyist with the support of the motorcycle community set a plan at the beginning of ...
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Halogen VS LED Comparison Tech

So my ol FLHPI, Fringe, did her first 3000 miles on the Tampa Police force. I purchased her in 2004 when she was retired to the floor of then Gulfcoast Harley-Davidson, where my GBNF brother, Cake, had taken up residence selling bikes after his service in the Marines. She sat side-by-side with a twin, but something drew me to her. Weā€™ve weathered many a storm together, and she has been running the same OEM Halogen 7-inch Headlamp all these years later. She got me thru hail storms in South Dakota, hurricanes in Florida, and the tunnels in the Northeast U.S. Since she has served me well thru the first 100k, Iā€™ve decided to give her a face-lift of sorts, so ...
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Kuryakynā€™s Faith Ahlers Sets Sights On World Record

On Sunday, May 6, four women hailing from four different countries will embark on an epic journey to rewrite the record books. The 2018 Womenā€™s World Record Race, organized by Urs ā€œGrisu Grizzlyā€ Pedraita and the Grizzly Race Team, will decide which rider claims the Guinness World Record for the fastest woman to circumnavigate the globe by motorcycle. Representing the United States is Kuryakyn dealer-direct representative and longtime powersports industry veteran, Faith Ahlers. Read more here.
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NAMZ Plug-N-Play Heated Grip Extensions 18″ long, 2008 & Up HD Models

In a continued effort to provide plug-n-play solutions for its customers, NAMZ have decided to offer 2008-Up Heated Grip Extensions in a 100% plug-n-play format. As of June 1st, 2018, we will no longer be producing part number NHGX-1802. It will be superseded by part number NHGX-HD18, which will fit all HD OEM heated grips designed for all 2008-Up models. This extension kit comes complete with installed heat shrink tubing, male and female connectors and color matching wire. Simple to install and will allow the use of up to 20ā€ tall handlebars. www.namzcustomcycleproducts.com
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