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The #001 2016 Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chief Vintage motorcycle auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas on Saturday October 15 raised $150,000 for the benefit of Operation Ride Home, a program that assists active duty U.S. military personnel in traveling home to visit their families through a partnership with the Armed Services YMCA. One hundred fifty individually numbered 2016 Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chief Vintage and Indian Springfield™ motorcycle models were made available for purchase on March 4, 2016, for $29,999. All but #001 of the 150-unit production run sold in just eight hours on the first day of availability, with that first unit being saved for this auction. These motorcycles represent the first time in the century and a half history of Jack Daniel’s that any vehicle has had an officially sanctioned Jack Daniel’s livery, making this motorcycle even more special. #001 of the limited edition series, an Indian Chief Vintage version, was auctioned at world-renowned Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas on October 15 at the Mandalay Bay resort. The full $150,000 of proceeds from the auction will benefit Operation Ride Home, which assists active duty U.S. military personnel in traveling home to visit their families. Approximately 700 individuals – both service members and their families – will be reunited this holiday season care of this sale alone. Collector Vincent Amato won bidding and will take the motorcycle home to display in his collection. “It’s fantastic to see these two great brands partner for such a worthy cause,” said Steve Menneto, President of Motorcycles for Polaris Industries. “Both Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s have a respect and admiration for our enlisted men and women, and bringing military families together for the holidays is something that is truly special.” “The generosity shown by Mr. Amato in purchasing this special bike is […]

The history behind the Indian Scout is rich with adventure. Burt Monro pursued and achieved a world land speed record on a heavily modified Scout on the Bonneville Salt Flats, and it still stands today. Indian Scout motorcycles were used by the US Army and its Allies in World War II. And, after the Scout returned in 2015, builders around the globe have dug in, making this new, sporty version a piece of art and breathing new life into a classic and beloved ride. Start your Scout project off right with the same bars that have been used on favorite kustom Scout motorcycles like the “Spirit of Sturgis” and most recently, the “Red Wing.” Along with other new parts for Scout and Scout 60, Klock Werks offers a vintage touch with the Klassic Handlebars. These bars are a vision into the past, and they are an optimal choice for a more aggressive position. Paired with the Klassic Seat Pan Kit, you already have the best start to a time-honored model! Your bars can be the difference between an enjoyable ride and an uncomfortable one. Ever had cramped hands, pain in the shoulders and forearms, or strain that seems to run through your entire back? It might be time to change your stance with Klock Werks 1” KlipHangers. These bars adjust to your unique positioning, and the machined klamps are solid details. Put your hands where they want to be instead of craning to meet the bars. Despite the apprehension some riders have about changing out the handlebars, Klock Werks includes valuable installation information in your package and online at GetKlocked.com. Get into a better position for your Indian Scout today. The Klock Krew is available to help! Advertisement

Source: News Atlas When Bonham’s James Stensel said that “the Bonhams Stafford Sale continues to act as the international barometer for collectors’ motorcycle sales,” he could have not been more accurate. The Spring and Autumn Stafford sales traditionally throw up the finest of British collectible motorcycles and break records. Our top 250 motorcycles sold at auction listing includes dozens of bikes sold at the Staffordshire Country Showground in these bi-annual sales and the results of Sunday’s Stafford sale (a 94 percent sale rate and a total value of £1,572,712 – US$1.9 million) reflect a strong market. Read more here.

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Judging a bike show is not as easy as many people may think, especially if you are going to do it right. There are many factors to consider and attention to detail is critical. Also knowledge of the make, model and production year can be a major factor. There were many sharp motorcycles in the Cycle Source Sturgis 2016 Ride In Bike Show, and I studied every motorcycle entered but kept coming back to the 1928 Harley JD of Brent Ulman of Buffalo, Wyoming. Continue reading.

I represented Bikernet as the All-Powerful Bikernet Bagger Editor in the 2016 Sturgis Harley-Davidson and Editor’s Choice Bike Show and though there were a lot of great motorcycles entered I ended up picking the 1982 FXR of Matt Anderson. I had to pick something I could call a Bagger. It’s the code of the west. Click here to read the feature on Bikernet Baggers.

We have it all from MetalSport, the NRA, the MRF, Samson Exhaust, S&S, Aeromach, Italy, NMA, Trailblazers, you name it. Click here to read the news.

Fall is a great time for motorcycle trips, and a good time to save on mounts for phone, GPS, camera and other mobile devices. is having an inventory reduction sale for Harley Brake/Clutch eCaddy mounts; all 20% off, for savings of up to $28! See all eligible mounts. Discount Code: HD-737 Discount offer applies to eCaddy Mounting kits ONLY. (Does not apply to URBAN mounts.) Minimium order is $50. Sale runs through Veteran’s Day – November 11, 2016. See all eligible mounts.

J&P Cycles is thankful Daytona Beach and the state of Florida avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Matthew which only had minimal impact to the community. J&P Cycles and the City of Daytona Beach are rallying together to get ready for Biketoberfest this week. New product launches, no long lines, free product installations, and great rally discounts from the top performance and parts brands! The J&P Cycles retail super center at Destination Daytona and the J&P Cycles mobile showroom at Daytona Speedway will be open for Biketoberfest and we’ve got everything you want! J&P Cycles is grateful for all the concern for our employees and we look forward to seeing you here! Each year, nearly 125,000 motorcyclists roll into the Daytona Beach area for a multi-day, annual event called Biketoberfest®. This extended weekend of fun and sun includes motorcycle shows and rallies, live music, scenic rides along A1A and other historic roadways, racing at Daytona International Speedway and vendors offering everything from the latest models to parts and accessories. Advertisement

From: The Daytona Beach News Journal Despite businesses still patching up damaged roofs and awnings, some people still sweltering in their homes on day five with no power, and mountains of downed tree limbs flanking streets countywide, preparations for this weekend’s Biketoberfest are in top gear. Some see visiting bikers as a return to normal, and a chance to boost the economy. Others question the wisdom of inviting 100,000 bikers to roll into town a week after Hurricane Matthew blew through. Biketoberfest is all about two-wheeled fun on the roads, and some intersections still don’t have functioning lights. “Really, adding bikers to this mess?” former County Councilwoman Pat Northey wrote on Facebook this week. “I (guess) you can’t stop them from coming, but to encourage guests to come into our community when residents are still digging out and trying to recover?” In an interview, Northey said she and others in Deltona still didn’t have power, and she wondered if residents were being pushed aside for business interests. “Who comes first?” Northey asked. “It isn’t as if by Thursday everyone will be OK.” Lori Campbell Baker, executive director of the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, said half of the people she’s hearing from argue storm-ravaged businesses need the four-day biker party more than ever, while the other half think it’s the last thing the county needs. “We’re hearing it from both sides,” said Campbell Baker, whose organization started Biketoberfest 24 years ago largely to help businesses at a slow time for tourism. Nancy Keefer, president and CEO of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce, said she’s also getting “many calls and emails” regarding Biketoberfest. “The general consensus is that we need all the business we can get at this time so our economy doesn’t take a prolonged hit from