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Indian Motorcycle has joined forces with “Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis,” a nine-day journey that provides veterans a chance to use motorcycle therapy as a way to decompress from the challenges of post-war life. Through the “Hero’s Ride of a Lifetime” program, well deserving veteran heroes can be nominated to join the ride from now until May 21. Rolling out of Los Angeles on July 28 on Indian motorcycles, trikes and Champion Sidecars, the ride provides participating veterans the opportunity to work toward overcoming their post-war challenges while out on the open road. Riding through the most scenic back roads of the western United States, veterans will not only experience the great outdoors and the beauty this country has to offer, but also make stops to meet with other veterans, supporters, riders, and participate in various adjacent adventures. Upon arrival in Sturgis on August 5, the group will be treated to a special “Heroes Welcome” before taking part in a week of activities that further solidify the brotherhood and sisterhood formed during the ride. “We’ll spend over a week riding on America’s most beautiful roads, getting to know each other and helping each other through Motorcycle Therapy,” said David Frey, Veterans Charity Ride Founder. “The shared experience of serving brings us together, veteran to veteran, to help each other heal.” Twenty deserving veterans and veteran mentors will join the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis in 2017. Additionally, organizers are offering two post-9/11 veteran heroes the chance to participate in the ride via the Hero’s Ride of a Lifetime program, which enables the public to nominate these two veterans. One space will be given to an ambulatory veteran motorcycle rider (proof of motorcycle license endorsement and sufficient riding experience required) and the other space will be given to a severely wounded or amputee veteran to ride as

On a weekend when a historic motorcycle was auctioned for half a million dollars, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum hosted the first of its regional fund raisers for the 2017 Hall of Fame. A collection of high rollers and motorcycle history buffs contributed to the worthy cause of preserving the history of motorcycling and honoring those who have had a significant impact on the lifestyle. More than $8,000 cash was raised, as well as some priceless donations to the Museum’s cause. “I don’t know if it was the excitement of the Mecum auction or just the fact that the event was held in Las Vegas, but we had people reaching for their wallets,” says Tigra Tsujikawa, Marketing & Development Director for the Sturgis Museum & Hall Of Fame. “At the Mecum Auction, we introduced the ‘1500 Rider’ Program. We are seeking 1,500 individual donations of $1,000 to complete the expansion project on Junction and Main by the end of 2018. Our vision is to continue as a world-class museum offering comprehensive and educational exhibits and showcasing rare and unusual motorcycles significant to our history.” Achieving this vision was bought closer to its $1.5 million goal courtesy of supporters such as former AMA Board Chairman Stan Simpson, Mike Tomas from Kiwi Indian and Southwest Superbikes owner (and noted collector in his own right) Mark Peterson. Major collectors like Tom White and Motion Pro founder Chris Carter – who has some historic motorcycles of his own – were in town to see what was going under the gavel at the auction and stuck around for the Sturgis fund raising festivities. Billed as the world’s largest antique and vintage motorcycle auction, Mecum says sales totals for their 26th annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, reached $13.7

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Hey, I’m scrambling to ride out of town, sort out a business deal, help my grandson fix his Dyna, and get his FXR registered, make progress on my 1916 Sculpture project, write three articles, deal with accounting, feed the dogs, and what the hell did I do? I started to build another Harley.   Click here for the full news. This we have news from Phoenix, Sturgis, Liftstyle Cycles, Readers, NASCAR, Irwindale, Bradenton, MRF, and Revival.

Special Bikernet report — Indian Motorcycle turns up the heat on the big cruiser bike market with a pair of upscale factory custom baggers. They have big wheels and big personalities to match! Bikernet rode these majestic beasts—read our review on Bikernet now. Read more.

SoftBrakes’ new Reduced Reach Clutch lever for 2014-17 touring bikes with hydraulic clutch were design in an effort to enhance the ride experience for riders. The unique lever reduces the stock 4-inch pull to grip by a full 1 inches, providing smoother, easier operation. Great for smaller hands, women or anywhere quick response is a necessity like exhibition competition riding. Reduced Reach Levers are available in polished $49.95, black $56.95 and chrome $64.95. All sales are on an exchange basis only and the exchange must be polished not powder coated or chrome. Call direct at 208-561-5031 or catch them on the Web at www.softbrake.com