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The new Premium Tour-Pak® Luggage Rack Bag (P/N 93300006, $199.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories is sized to perfectly fit a Harley-Davidson Tour-Pak luggage rack, secured with quick-release straps. A built-in plastic reinforced tub maintains the bag’s shape and protects belongings. Designed specifically for long-distance motorcycle touring, the Luggage Rack Bag has three large exterior pockets with glove-friendly, ergonomically contoured zipper pulls and an oversize custom handle. The bag and its integrated rain cover feature 3M Scotchlite reflective piping and graphics for added visibility in low light conditions. For additional versatility, this bag can be equipped with an optional Premium Shoulder Strap (P/N 93300014, $14.95). These and other Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories are available at more than 750 authorized retail locations in the United States and online.

Fall in love with Barcelona cruising on our classic sidecar motorcycle — a personal, exciting and utterly unique journey into the heart and soul of this unforgettable city. Continue reading.

Gassin’ up for the ride to Born Free. Hey, Born Free is all the action afoot in Los Angeles. There are two maybe three pre-parties tonight. Mike Lichter is staying at the Bikernet Headquarter while covering all the action he can handle for Easyriders. Markus Cuff is catching some action for Cycle Source, and Bikernet. Hell, I can’t keep all this shit straight, but it’s happening and you see teaser reports right here in the news.   Read the weekly news in it’s entirety here. We have news from Buell, Isle of Man, Massachusetts, Helmets, High-Tech, Arlen Ness, Las Vegas, Law Tigers, JIMS, Saddlemen, and Born Free.

Bruce Doyle –AKA- Beat-On lives in JOISEY (New Jersey for those of you that do not know the local language) and he bought this ’98 Harley new in 1998. Through the years he has put a lot of miles on it and has maintained and updated it to its present condition. Continue reading.

If you haven’t see the Kiwi Indian MotoCycle E-news, you’re missing out on the chance to tap into the brain trust of vintage Indian know how. Kiwi Mike Tomas has been gathering bits and pieces of Indian motorcycle history and engineering for decades, and in his new monthly e-newsletter he digs into the spares bin and shares them with us! “I’ve been collecting all this knowledge about original Indian motorcycles for many years now,” said Kiwi Mike. “When I started getting material together to publish another edition of my Indian Motorcycles Builders Guide, I thought ‘Why don’t I start sharing this in a bigger way?’” To Mike, it just makes sense to help owners of vintage Indian motorcycles maintain their machines, keeping them rideable and functional, to be enjoyed for many years to come. How do you get into the inner circle? Opt in here for a once-a-month dose of Vitamin I – as in Indian.

From a Basket to a Vintage Show Winner, even if the Wife Couldn’t See the Vision Continue reading.

J&P Cycles’ annual Open House Rally customer appreciation event returns to its original location, the J&P Cycles retail center in Anamosa, Iowa off US Highway 151, on June 25th and 26th where it was founded and held for more than 20 years. J&P Cycles continues the commitment to Anamosa and moving the Open House Rally back to Anamosa is a way to say thank you to all the loyal customer-family who continue to love and support J&P Cycles. With a crowd of over 35,000 last year, Zach Parham, General Manager of J&P Cycles is “excited to be hosting our Open House Rally at the J&P Retail Center again. We are excited to hosting another great weekend for motorcycle enthusiast across the Midwest.” Open House Rally has something for the motorcycle rider and enthusiast as well as family-friendly fun and events: – Over 100 on-site vendors – Vance & Hines, Kuryakyn, Mustang, Bell Helmets, Dunlop – Hands-on demonstrations – On-site Installations – Bike shows – Motorcycle stunt shows – Free food – Giveaways – Live music The J&P Cycles Retail Center lease has been renewed and will remain in Anamosa for the foreseeable future to continue to support Eastern Iowa and the great Midwest customer base. Click here to visit the event’s official page and check out the full schedule. Advertisement

Ben Bostrom, renowned U.S. motorcycle racer, has been named the Grand Marshal for the 14th Annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride on August 8, 2016, during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Bostrom started his career out strong by winning the AMA National 600 Dirt Track Championship in 1993 and quickly turned to road racing in 1995. Bostrom has won numerous races atop a variety of bikes, including Ducati, Honda and Harley-Davidson. He and his brother, Eric, quickly rose to fame in the racing world and have won numerous races in the States and internationally. The Bostrom Brothers are making their return to Sturgis to continue their tradition of riding with people from around the world in the annual Sturgis Mayor’s Ride. “The City of Sturgis is very excited to team up with Ben Bostrom as the Grand Marshal of the 14th Annual Mayor’s Ride,” said Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen. “His lifelong love and dedication to the sport of motorcycling is exactly what the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is all about.” The City of Sturgis teamed up with Harley-Davidson, the official motorcycle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and Carey Hart, the 2015 Grand Marshal, to officially pass the torch to Ben in a visit to Sturgis this Spring. Check out the video on YouTube. Ben and Eric are not rookies to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The brothers spent many years as kids growing up racing on the dirt tracks of Sturgis and numerous other venues in the area. It was on these tracks the young brothers honed their racing skills preparing them for professional racing as adults. The 14th Annual Mayor’s Ride is Monday, August 8, 2016 and begins at the Harley-Davidson Rally Point, Main Street and Harley-Davidson Way (formerly 2nd Street). It will be police escorted on several of the Black Hill’s most spectacular