Samsung partnered with Leo Burnett, motocross star Edo Mossi and local YouTube influencer Cane Secco to develop a “Smart Windshield” prototype for motorcycles. The idea is to allow the rider to stay connected while riding, without taking his eyes off the road. How do you feel about that?
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What better way to pay tribute to family or friends who have taken that long ride into the sunset than to honor their memory with one of these Biker themed URNS. Manufactured 100% in the USA at Paughco’s manufacturing facility in Carson City, Nevada; each URN is fabricated using stampings from original Paughco gas and oil tanks. There are 5 styles to choose from; Wall mount Dished Half tank 16”-long x 9”-tall x 5.5”-deep, Mini Coffin tank 15.5”-long x 9”-wide x 4”-deep, Frisco-Style Sportster tank 16”-long x 7.5”-tall x 9”-wide, Fat Bob Half tank 19”-long x 8”-tall x 5.5-wide and Barrel-Style Oil tank 9.5-wide x 6”-diameter. Each style is offered in gloss black, chrome and copper. Fat Bob and Frisco tanks retail at $499.95, Mini Coffin-$599.95, Dished-$549.95 and the Oil tank runs $399.95. Optional chrome shelf bracket is for use with the Dished Half Tank and sells for $129.95. These are special order items so give Paughco a call at 775-246-5738 or on line by hitting the banner below. Advertisement
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Roland Sands Designs makes a bold statement in women’s riding gear with the intentionally understated Quinn leather jacket. The Quinn features a host of hidden features and subtle technical enhancements that take it from the realm of fashion wear to real riding gear. “Women don’t necessarily want to look like a MotoGP racer but they want to be comfortable on the bike and look good” says Roland Sands, the former racer who has worn plenty of roadracing leathers in his day. “But make no mistake, this is a performance-fit riding jacket, not a fashion accessory.” The Quinn jacket combines rotated, pre-curved sleeves and dropped back length with an aggressive riding fit. “You will fall in love with the soft and supple top grain leather,” he adds. Unlike stiff race wear, the Quinn forms to your body and provides an ease in movement like you won’t find in an average riding jacket. “Combine all this with our silky satin poly lining, perforated leather panel sleeve inserts and you have a jacket that is just as comfortable and sexy on or off your bike.” RSD’s standard attention to detail means power stretch shoulder panels for ease of motion, a relaxed collar opening and zip close cuffs. Zippered panels at the waist enable the Quinn to conform to the curves for a custom-tailored look off the bike, while armor-ready pockets in the shoulders, elbow and back make it ready for action when you are on the bike. Available in Black and Tan, MSRP: $550
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While we have officially ended the Love Ride’s 30+ year motorcycle charity ride and huge concert, the LOVE RIDE FOUNDATION itself will continue to forward charitable causes for underprivileged children and US veterans in the near future. I came to this decision after an endless stream of personal letters and emails asking me to at least keep the pilot light on, if not the full blaze of the Love Ride. So I thank you for reminding me of the importance of why we started this all 32 years ago. To help others. We plan to take 2016 off and regroup in 2017 for a yet to be announced activity of some sort. So stay tuned for further announcements. Again, it won’t be the Love Ride charity ride and huge concert. It will be a LOVE RIDE FOUNDATON sponsored event of some sort to help those in need, which is the true spirit and camaraderie that brought me to the motorcycle community in the first place. In closing, I am deeply grateful for your friendship and support to date. You can find me at Glendale Harley-Davidson or spending time with my many Grandchildren. Feel free to reach out with any suggestions or ideas to oliver@loveride.org Safe travels, Oliver Shokouh Chairman and Founder, the Love Ride Foundation Love Ride Foundation 3717 San Fernando Road Glendale, CA 91204 USA (818) 246-5618
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With a rumble of Harley-Davidson V-Rod thunder the world champion Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team will open the defense of its latest title at the 47th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., March 17-20. The event traditionally launches the Pro Stock Motorcycle season for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Read more.
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Hey, I’ve noticed and was challenged by a trend of late. I spotted shops selling their wares using words like culture, markets, millennia, art, and such. There’s something strange about those words to some of us old bikers. We were in the game because we loved it, found the romance, adventure, and intrigue in the middle of the night slipping between cops, girl’s apartments, and … Hell, we didn’t care about making money. We just did our thing, and hoped we had enough change in our pockets at the end of the week for some weed, whiskey, women, and chrome. Speaking of adventures. I’m getting that buzz again as we loaded my van with our Salt Torpedo, 5-Ball Racing, streamlined trike parts and start the trek to Paughco, in Carson City, about a frame. Shortly the reports will be flying. – This Week We Have News from Daytona, Missing Birds, Alligators, Wild Choppers, Wicked Women, and Whiskey. and you can read it all here.
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Installing taller handlebars on your Harley Davidson and need to extend the throttle-by-wire? Barnett has got you covered with a throttle-by-wire extension kit! Barnett, manufacturer of the world’s finest control cables, also offers throttle-by-wire extensions. These plug & play extensions make installation easy! It’s that simple- no individual wires to mess with- no soldering or modifications required. They are available in lengths of 8”, 12”, 15” and the 20” extension features a bare end for routing through sharp handlebar bends. Available for 2008-15 FL’s (except CVO/SE) and all 2016 models using throttle by wire. To order, please contact your dealer or order online at www.barnettclutches.com. MSRP: $39-$60 Advertisement
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This started with a couple of notions. The Triking Viking, who road tests lots of bikes, wanted to take my 2014 Indian for an Iron Butt ride, but needed a luggage rack. He removed my rear passenger pillion and raved about the rear fender. “Completely changed the look of the bike,” said the Triking Viking from a mountain cave outside Copenhagen. Read the rest here.
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So we land in Bangkok airport, Johnny the driver picks us up to take us out to Pattaya…our home base for the Thailand experience. The guys we are meeting up with are expat Aussies, so they all have Harleys to ride. I have to hire a bike from a rental place, so I end up with a Honda…it is kind of hard to get a big bike in Thailand, and if you can, it is expensive. The traffic at first impression, seems like bedlam…but it works. Just go…hesitation is not key here. Head out North and once we get past the city traffic of Bangkok, well, the roads here are amazing. I can’t believe how good. – Read more on the Pattaya Bikeweek and much more here.
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Do you know brothers who bought rigid frames and engines ten years ago and they still collect dust in the back of garages? Hopefully this story will make a bunch of guys feel better, and empower them to get off the dime and peel down the road with a completed scooter. The man behind this project entered the motorcycle industry in 1977. While going to school, Tom became a member and ultimately president of the oldest motorcycle club in the world and rode all over the East Coast and New England. He worked for corporate America, Black and Decker, with an engineering degree, making strong coin and relaxed at night. He worked his way into management and marketing, expanding his business acumen. Then the Two-Wheeled Entrepreneurial Wizard touched his shoulder with a sparkling emerald gleam in his eyes and chrome twisted spokes in his hair and said, “Son, a man is only happy when he fulfills his motorcycle dreams and does what he loves,” and then he winked. – Read the rest here.
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