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Valerie Thompson earned the title of world’s fastest female motorcycle racer on September 1 at the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials with a blistering one measured mile average speed of 304 mph (489.66 km/h) riding the famous Denis Manning designed “7” Racing streamliner. After three mandatory license qualification runs, Thompson scorched the salt with two memorable runs over 294 and 304 mph. Thompson’s highest exit speed exceeded 313 mph, earning her the Top Speed of the Event Award and new title as the World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer. “I’ve dreamed about this since I first started racing. This never would have happened without Denis Manning and team owners, John Jans and Joe Harralson. I can’t thank them and the entire “7” Racing crew members enough for all their hard work during the competition,” said an enthusiastic Thompson. “Joe Harralson and I couldn’t be happier with these results. Valerie has the talent and drive to be the fastest motorcyclist in the world … period,” says John Jans, team owner of “7” Racing. The four-day Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials is the premier motorcycle land speed-racing event of North America. The AMA and FIM sanctioned event offers national and world speed record opportunities. Event organizers honored Thompson and Team “7” Racing with the “Top Speed of the Event Award” while celebrating her new title. “Valerie has quickly adjusted from racing a conventional motorcycle to driving a streamliner with twice the horsepower, she is a natural racer. More importantly, she reached our goal of exceeding 300 mph on the 3-mile short course vs. the 5-mile run-up streamliners normally require to reach top speed,” stated bike designer Manning. “Our goal is creating history by making “7” the fastest motorcycle in the world again. Valerie achieved our objective of going faster with less track, I can’t ask […]

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Blackmore Fairing On A Indian Scout Bill Blackmore introduced the fiberglass Wedge fairing in 2015 for mid-sized motorcycles Riders, who purchased The Wedge fairing from Blackmore Manufacturing found it to be a great addition to a mid-sized motorcycle. The frame-mounted design provided a stable ride, excellent wind protection and significant storage – all in a compact package designed for a smaller motorcycle! Looking for ways to improve their product, the builders and designers of The Wedge found only one. For more click here.

Not that kind of dirty girl, silly. I am ROGUE’S 2009 FLHTC Harley and made the trip to Sturgis, South Dakota, for the 76th annual rally, and did not get washed except for one day of rain on the way home in Indiana. Now that the trip is over, I will get washed a couple of times, polished, oil and filter changed, plus a complete check over with adjustments and repairs if any are needed. Before the trip I had a thorough check over, you know, like having my engine oil, filter, transmission and primary fluids changed. My tires were aired to the proper pressure and had the front wheel re-balanced because a weight had come off. I even got washed and polished. All dressed up and no place to go….at least for that night! Rogue does take care of me and not only does he keep me in good shape he also gets me special parts all the time. Man, do I feel privileged!   She Rode to the Black Hills Rally and Back… read the whole story here.

With Action from Paughco, Las Vegas Bikefest, 5-Ball Racing, Harley, Bill Davidson, Dolly, the MRF and a handful of Control Freaks. To read the rest click here.

  By Rick Barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel     New engines come off the production line at Harley-Davidson’s plant in Menomonee Falls.(Photo: Journal Sentinel files) Approximately 200 Harley-Davidson Inc. employees could face layoffs this fall as the company adjusts motorcycle production following recent slower sales. Union sources said many of the layoffs will take place at Harley’s assembly plant in York, Pa., but that a handful will occur at the engine plant in Menomonee Falls, where the company employs approximately 1,000 people, and there will be approximately 35 layoffs at the plant in Tomahawk…   You’ll see the whole story in the Bikernet Weekly News tomorrow. Our Editors are in a hidden building being grilled by Harley executives right now about the 2017 models. The Milwaukee Rally is this weekend, and I just asked Bill Davidson about the Code of the West. Hang on.–Bandit

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  For the first time Harley-Davidson put on their Ride-In Bike Show and invited Editors from Motorcycle Publications and Bikernet, through the leadership of Chris Callen and Cycle Source Magazine. It has been a Great Success!   Check Rogue’s complete story about the show and the terrific awards on www.bikernetbaggers   Plus, you’ll see a teaser shot of the bike Rogue, the magnificent editor of Bikernet Baggers choose to win our Editor’s Choice Award.   That’s Chris Callen, the publisher of Cycle Source Magazine, and the founder of the Editor’s Choice Show series on the left, with Dave Perewitz, the all-amazing president of the Hamster empire. Scary!

The Canadian press reports this week that BRP, the makers of the Can-Am Spyder trike, is considering the production of 2-wheeled motorcycles. Company spokesperson Sylvain Morissette confirmed on Wednesday that the company is currently evaluating the market, the possibilities and trends after an industry analyst suggested the eventuality. Source: The Montreal Gazette.