Queen Esther, now in the Cantina! To see the rest of the photos and her story click here. To grab a Cantina membership click here.

J&P Cycles’ Anamosa, Iowa location becomes the largest motorcycle aftermarket store in the world during the weekend of June 24-25, 2017. The J&P Cycles Iowa Rally celebrates its 38th anniversary by becoming the site of Hot Bike Magazine’s National Garage Build-Off for custom motorcycles. The competition is expected to draw the nation’s top garage-built custom bikes competing for $3000 and an invitation to the annual Hot Bike Tour, where their motorcycle will go up against famous builders in the Invitational Build-Off. Located at J&P Cycles’ original store, the free rally includes motocross stunt shows from Cowboy Kenny’s Steel Rodeo Tour, live music throughout the weekend, food, beer and opportunities to support Camp Courageous, a camp for kids and adults with ...

NAMZ is celebrating 18 years in business providing Electrical Components, Fluid Transfer Lines, Custom Installation Supplies & Badlands Lighting Modules. In an effort to simplify your web experience, NAMZ has taken their web site to a higher level by adding additional features. The new and improved website, www.namzccp.com boasts a search bar that will allow users to find OEM part numbers throughout the site for ease of identification and purchase. The site also gives customers the option to choose UPS or USPS for shipping and pay using Pay Pal or secure checkout credit card transaction. The site has the entire NAMZ product line, updated photos and soon to be added installation and technical video links to YouTube. NAMZ/Badlands products are ...

From J&P Cycles' informative series of tech videos, here how to change the windshield on your bike. Enjoy!   Advertisement

Harley's new Performance Tee shirts with coldblack technology uses a patent-pending finish by Schoeller Technologies. It doubles as a sun reflector and UV protector and can help keep you up to 10 degrees cooler in the blazing sun. Fabric treated with coldblack offers effective heat management and feels cooler to the touch for improved over-all comfort. Coldblack is very durable and will not wash or wear off fabrics. The  Men's Performance Long Sleeve Tee with coldblack Technology (P/N 99005-17VM, from $70.00*) in comfortable 100 percent polyester closed-hole mesh features rib-knit neck trim, custom H-D performance neck tape and contrasting stitching throughout with embroidered graphics on the right sleeve, left chest, and back neck. Offered in S to 5XL sizes.

Hey, What the hell is going on?The weather is warming. New biker TV series are starting. Action is hot and heavy on every front. Bottom line everyone is hoping for a financial uptick or five. I refer to dancing in the streets--we need a shot in the arm. Big news is headed down the pike at break-neck speeds. I want it to be very good news, outstanding news and stimulating news. Let’s knock one out of the ballpark.   Read the entire article here.

During this Mama Tried weekend in Milwaukee, Michael Lichter will be giving a presentation amongst many of the prints currently on display at the Iron Horse Hotel. With the ice racing cancelled, this is the perfect opportunity to hear the stories behind the photos from 40 years of a life behind the lens and motorcycles in front of it. There's never been a better time than now to be photographing the motorcycle scene and Michael will explain why. Please join Michael on February 19th, Sunday morning at 9:30 AM in the library of the Iron Horse Hotel. There will be a Bloody Mary bar and a free coffee bar to help you get going! The Iron Horse Hotel, 500 West Florida St, ...

The trendy, vibrant and unique One Moto Show in Portland, Oregon keeps drawing the most talented builders out of the woodwork. Matt Harris of 40 Cal Customs, brought his 1923 Harley Davidson JD and was honored with “THE ONE Show Award” for the best overall build. Built for use as a competitive land speed bike at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, show organizers recognized the classic Harley as properly representing “exactly the spirit of The One Moto Show.”   Congratulations, Matt!

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., is sad to learn that Jay “PeeWee” Gleason, an iconic dragbike racer and member of its Yamaha family of racers, passed away over the weekend. Bob Starr, General Manager of Communication at Yamaha Motor U.S., said, “PeeWee is a huge part of the Yamaha VMAX legend. His talent on a dragbike helped us sell a lot of VMAX motorcycles, and he will forever be associated with the fabled, V4-powered, Sport Heritage machine. Mention ‘PeeWee Gleason’ and a lot of people instantly think of the VMAX, and what he did on that bike. We will miss him, but we will never forget him.” Back in 1986, for a feature story that was published in Cycle World magazine, ...

No matter if you’re looking for stock style replacement boards for your vintage mount or a touch of Old School for a late model Big Twin Paugho has you covered. These beautiful steel boards and non-skid rubber and chrome inserts are accurate reproductions of those found on 1936-1964 Harleys. There are a number of different model numbers for each application so you’ll want to check their web site or call before ordering. Paughco Floorboards are available in black and chrome and with or without riveted inserts. If you choose a bare model, rubber inserts are sold separately for $97.95 including rivets and the chrome covers go for 42.95. Boards complete with installed inserts retail for $198.95 and bare models go ...