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Motorcycle Cannonball – Stage 13 – Friday, September 23, 2016

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By Spitfire Up early and at the starting line was class 1 competitor, #13, Dean Bordigioni. Dean suffered a devastating one-point penalty for a ½ mile tow on Stage 10. That tow cost him the #1 spot on the leader board. There is much controversy over the penalty assessment and the mood this morning is tense. Distracting the riders was the weather. Some scraped frost from their seats as the frigid overnight temperatures dropped into the low 30s. Today we will travel 232 miles from William, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ with elevations of 400 to 7000 feet. 64 riders started. Much of our route today took us on the Historic Route 66. Riders had fun stopping for pictures and chatting with the many tourists who travel that route. The cool dry weather started out making riders pretty uncomfortable but with no clouds in the sky the sun quickly warmed things up. The red tinged rock gave was to brown rugged dirt with sagebrush as the only green to be seen. I could not help but wonder how the cowboys on horseback must have felt crossing this dry arid land. I considered how exciting it must have been to have a motorized vehicle to propel you across the vast expanse of dry dusty desert. I watched for riders along side the road and was sometimes tricked by mailboxes or signs until I got closer. Our hosted lunch stop at Mother Road Harley Davidson in Kingman was welcome. They had done a great job of advertising and there were many people to greet the Cannonball Riders. They left their bikes on display and enjoyed the Mexican lunch with many choices. Riders left with full stomachs and smiles on their faces. Paul d’Orleans and Susan were there taking tin type photos. […]

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Announcing The 15th Lone Star Rally — Oct 3-6

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Hundreds of thousands of riders will cross the causeway to Galveston Island for four days of non-stop entertainment. This year’s rally will feature concerts day and night on two sound stages; a variety of juried bike & car shows; a bike rodeo games event; 100’s of vendors selling all things motorcycle culture; and, new this year… Motorcycle Beach Races presented by Harley- Davidson. The rally kicks into gear early on Thursday, November 3rd, with a jam packed day of activities planned beginning with the Run Down the Shore ride presented by CycleSource Magazine (Registration noon-1 pm at Beach Central Park.) After, riders will get a free ride patch and a chance to explore Sea Wolfe Park’s naval attractions. Across town at Pier 21, Magic Kustomz, Sickies Garage, Robust Energy Drink and Renegade Magazine will host a Two Day Cruisin Classic Car Show Thursday and Friday. And, plan to check out some of the hottest pre-’72 rides on Saturday when the team hosts a Drive-In Car Show and Pin Up Contest also at Pier 21. More cool cars will close out Sunday’s rally activities with a Rat & Hot Rod Cruisin car show/parade on The Strand. Meanwhile, free concerts will be happening all weekend long on music stages at Beach Central Park on Seawall and, Saengerfest Park downtown. Acts from across Texas and the country will perform the best in Classic Rock, Country and Blues throughout the weekend. Also, the Lone Star Rally Tattoo Expo will be open all weekend long providing access to a host of ink artists and body piercers from across Texas. Back to bikes, Harley-Davidson will present: The Galveston Beach Classic… the first U.S. Beach Oval Motorcycle Race in 60 years, at the 2016 Lone Star Rally! Practice laps will be offered on Friday and the racing

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EBR Motorcycles Looks Forward With 2017 Production And More

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EBR Motorcycles (Erik Buell Racing) announces the release of their 2017 model year American Sportbikes and progress with the rebuilding of the iconic motorcycle brand. “It has been an amazing summer since the new EBR was launched. You can imagine the challenges restructuring the new company, but we have made really nice progress building our base for 2017 to launch this week,” said Bill Melvin, owner of EBR. “Our dealers have had nice success selling bikes this summer and we have many new ones coming on. Our quality is continuously improving, our supplier relationships established, and now we are looking towards the future. This fall we have something ‘Quick, Dark, and Low’ in the works that should be exciting for urban street riders, and we are making real progress on expanding the range of models of the 1190 platform, as well as developing and delivering accessories that our EBR riders want. There is a bright future for EBR, and as part of that work is proceeding on a sub-$10k platform for 2018.” The 2017 models hit the showrooms this week, and EBR plans to attend the International Motorcycle Shows in Long Beach, California; New York, New York; Dallas, Texas; and Chicago, Illinois. Show visitors will get to see and learn more about the 2017 models. EBR also will show off selected upcoming 2017 ½ & 2018 model prototypes at different shows. EBR Apparel will launch within weeks with clothing celebrating the brand, and the team continues international racing as EBR Splitlath with Shelina Moreda at the helm. Along with new products, EBR is reviewing applications for their new Global Sales Director to support and grow EBR’s dealer base organically and through strategic partnerships. “It’s a great time to ride the only American Sportbike, designed by Erik Buell, and we encourage

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Motorcycle Cannonball – Stage 12 – Thursday, September 22, 2016

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By Spitfire The grind of the Cannonball is apparent as the riders lined up to head out for yet another day. Only 4 days left and today they look forward to a 2-1/2 hour break at the Grand Canyon for lunch and sight seeing. After several 260+ days, the prospect of a 195 mile day is welcome. Whispers of rain and high winds dampened the mood as 67 riders, including all class 1 riders, took off at their scheduled times. The long climb out of Page Arizona created a roadside litter as bikes pulled over to cool, riders pedaled and pushed their machines to the top. The first gas stop at 46 miles was a flurry of activity and fun. #97, Kevin Naser had parked next to me at the start this morning. He had an “In Memory of Kelly Naser” on his bike. I asked about Kelly and he said his son has died in a crash at 28 years old. We shared a moment as I told him my 37 year old daughter passed in June and her last trip with her friends had been to the Grand Canyon in November 2015. Today would be meaningful. I found Kevin at the gas station teaching a little boy & his Grandpa how to play a little flute that it appeared Kevin had picked up for them. A camper full of girls from LA pulled in and they were delighted to meet the riders, especially Yoshi, #80. Finally everyone headed out across a flat long desert road toward the Grand Canyon. I passed #3, Buck Carson who had been working for days to get his BSA going and get back out on the course. Whoo Hoo!!!! As we neared the park we could see the rain coming. The dense fog

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Turn Up The Attitude On Your Dyna, FXR or Sporty

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Today there are many options available to customize a Dyna, FXR or Sportster, and Klock Werks is on-trend with 7 different front fender styles to help you lead the pack and take your project one step further. Paint and graphics are the obvious way to customize the look of your motorcycle, but it’s really what’s under the paint that separates good from great. Klock Werks fenders are stamped from 14-gauge steel and e-coated to prevent rust and corrosion. Stamping provides a smooth surface that doesn’t require hours of bodywork at the painter, which saves you cash. You’ll have a badass ride that turns heads and is sure to be the envy of the street. “The first thing I wanted to do when I bought my Dyna was change the front fender,” Klock Werks COO Dan Cheeseman said. “I wanted some ‘bulletproof’ American-made steel, so that’s what we produced.” Installation is easy. Klock Werks assures accurate bolt-on fitment. Mounting blocks are included with the fender as a FIT KIT for 2006+ Dynas. Choose chrome or raw blocks. Or, purchase the fender only and do your thing your way. Other recent releases for the Dyna/FXR market include the Flare™ Windshield for FXRP style fairings, Center Riser Device Mounts, KlipSplitter Handlebars, which are modeled after the adjustable KlipHanger Handlebars, and 1” KlipHangers. If you really want to stand out, hit the banner below, and get ready to tear up the boulevard! Advertisement

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Motorcycle Cannonball – Stage 11 – Wednesday, September 21, 2016

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By Spitfire I slept right through my alarm clock. The days have been long and the nights short. It’s beginning to wear on the entire crew. We woke to steady rain, not a welcome sight. Riders began donning garbage bags and goggles, taking last sips of warm coffee but not wanting to have to stop to use a restroom because of the additional clothing. The Motorcycle Cannonball is truly a test of both man and machine. Who will endure to the end??? Only 58 riders started out today. Currently the 5 front runners have been steady. They are on two Harley Davidsons and three Hendersons. Today we face more steep grades as we climb into the High Desert. 262 miles with elevations of 3700 to 8400 feet and a stop at Four Corners Monument. The monument immortalizes the intersection of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. The countdown began and the riders were off!       Mixing with traffic today was even more stressful since the water spray on the road made the riders extra hard to see. We were on a 4-lane highway with a 65 mph speed limit. I prayed for safety and grace. Just then a large word appeared in my vision, painted on the roof of an old building: GRACE. I knew we would all be OK. Thank you…. As we went down to 2-lane, I found #59, Steve Gonzales, pulled over. His clutch was slipping and he needed to do an adjustment. He pulled his rain soaked tools from his canvas saddlebags and went to work. Sometimes the best thing for me to do is be quiet and just let the person do their work. I stepped back to my bike and pulled my “Slow” sign out to provide more safety while he worked

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Barnett Scorpion Series Clear Derby Covers

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1998 & Later HD Big Twins & 2015-16 FL’s with ‘narrow’ primary The Barnett Scorpion Series clear derby covers are designed to fit OEM primary covers on 1998 & up Harley Davidson Big Twins and 2015-16 FL’s with the ‘narrow’ primary. Featuring a quarter inch thick clear polycarbonate window to your clutch, the scratch and discoloration resistant window is firmly secured and sealed with an O-ring gasket. The outer cover area is CNC machined from billet aluminum and available in a brilliant chrome or black powder coat finish. The derby cover gasket is also included. For the ultimate in looks AND performance, install a Barnett lock-up clutch with your new cover! Made in the USA. To order, please contact your dealer or order online at www.barnettclutches.com. MSRP: $239 (Chrome) $195 (Black) Contact: Barnett Clutches & Cables 2238 Palma Dr. Ventura, CA 93003 Phone- 805-642-9435 www.barnettclutches.com   Advertisement

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Win Tickets for a VIP Tour of Billy Lane’s Shop

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Check out Bandit’s weekly news report tonight to find out how you can win a VIP tour of Billy Lane’s shop when you Purchase Sons Of Speed Tickets Online. Tickets are on sale online for the Sons of Speed Inaugural Race, set to commence mid-October of this year. The Sons Of Speed debut race features eight venerated motorcyclists and will run Saturday October 15, 2016, during Biketoberfest at New Smyrna Speedway just south of Daytona Beach, Florida. Buy tickets before October 1, and you automatically are entered in a drawing for a tour of Billy’s Shop ($250 value) on October 15, prior to the race.

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