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Indian Motorcycle just launched the Scout Inspired Custom Series; a chronology of the rich, century-long history of the Indian Scout motorcycle. Throughout 2015, Indian Motorcycle will unveil a series of custom Indian Scouts designed and crafted by some of America’s leading custom bike builders — each designed to celebrate an important Indian Scout milestone or achievement since its debut in 1920. Each of the custom Scouts will be accompanied by vignettes to share the legacy of the Indian Scout. To kick-off the series, Indian Motorcycle today launched the Custom Military Scout in a vignette narrated by Mark Wahlberg. The Custom Military Scout is a tribute to the company’s nearly 100-year history of supporting the U.S. Military and to celebrate Indian Motorcycle’s partnership with USO. The Custom Military Scout was designed and built by world-renowned custom builder Klock Werks Kustom Cycles of Mitchell, South Dakota. “Klock Werks Kustom Cycles is honored to partner with Indian Motorcycle on a project that pays tribute to the USO and their outstanding work on behalf of the dedicated men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces,” said Brian Klock, founder of Klock Werks. “Indian Motorcycle has a long and impressive legacy of supporting the U.S. Military dating back to WWI and all of us at Klock Werks are humbled to play a role in this important and historic endeavor.” The Custom Military Scout is built on the award-winning 2015 Indian Scout platform, sporting a matte green paint indicative of a vintage military bike that was perfectly applied by Brad Smith of The Factory Match. It utilizes taillights that are modern street legal reproductions on a custom bracket to mimic the original military-style lights. The Custom Military Scout features Genuine Indian Motorcycle Accessory leather saddlebags, a Klock Werks “Klassic” seat kit and leather wraps for the base of […]

J&P Cycles announced that it will open its newly remodeled year-round retail center on Monday, June 1. A 10 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the facility located at 1650 Lazelle Street and will be attended by the Mayor of Sturgis, city council members, area business leaders and members of the J&P Cycles senior management. J&P Cycles’ Sturgis Retail Manager Carl Fay comments, “We are extremely pleased to open our doors year-round to Sturgis and the surrounding communities as well as to the millions of traveling riders passing through. Activities are planned to showcase our retail center as a key destination for bikers visiting Sturgis during the riding season and especially during the celebration of the 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.” The motorcycle aftermarket retail giant’s new Sturgis retail center will house a wide assortment of motorcycle parts and accessories, including exhausts, seats, windshields, saddlebags as well as leathers, gear and other apparel items. Advertisement

At around 2:30 Pacific time Terry Hershner saddled up for a record – a 250 mile trip on one charge on a streamlined 2012 Zero S. See how how he got it done. The bike may not be very pretty, but it’s still an interesting attempt. Check it out.

Mustang is celebrating their 35th anniversary of comfort and innovation by bringing back a look from yesteryear — or, at least, from 1980 when Mustang was founded. The “new” ThrowBack™ style seat fits all 2004-up Sportsters. The Sportster line has been in continuous production in one form or another since 1957, which makes it the perfect platform to bring back the ThrowBack-style seat with its characteristic sissy bar and distinctive top cover with buttons. “This seat will make you nostalgic for fifty-cent burgers and dollar-a-gallon gasoline,” says Mustang Seats Business Development Director Marilyn Simmons. “While we can’t do anything about gas prices, we can bring back the classic styling of an earlier era.” Don’t let the look fool you, though. Mustang used all their 21st Century seat-building techniques to bring this old style forward into the present. Technological updates include Mustang’s proprietary foam formula and durable steel-reinforced, marine-grade fiberglass baseplates. “It is still what is on the inside that counts in terms of comfort, but this seat stands apart visually as well,” adds Simmons. “The 10” wide driver area and 6.5” wide passenger seat feature the handcrafted look you’ve come to expect from Mustang, finished off with an intricate diamond-stitched pattern and covered buttons.” With a retro price tag of only $409 suggested retail, you can easily ride into the sunset and beyond on Mustang’s ThrowBack™ for 2004-up Sportster models! Mustang Seats Part #75126 – One-piece ThrowBack™ In addition to the new ThrowBack™ for Sportsters, Mustang also offers replacement seats for virtually all late model Harley-Davidson® motorcycles. How would you like a free seat for your bike or trike? Mustang’s customer GIVEAWAYS program kicked-off during Bike Week in Daytona and the next winner will be announced at Laconia Bike Week. See the website for details on how to win the

From Europe (where lane-splitting is universally legal) to California (where lane-splitting is also clearly legal — the fact that it’s not discussed in the California code is irrelevant; there’s no California law allowing you to eat pizza either), all of the evidence available regarding lane-splitting supports that it is safe. Read more.

Roland Sands Design and Victory Racing take on the challenge of building a one hundred per cent hand-built road racing bike with a prototype Victory engine. Together they plan to blast up the world-famous Pikes Peak (Race to the Clouds) – America’s most challenging road race with 156 corners up a 14,000ft (4,267m) mountain. This promises to be a very interesting summer. Note on the following video that the Victory engine has been blurred.

This week in the news… a truckload of info and updates on the wild world of motorcycles, jokes, oddities, novelties and tech stuff you will need to see to believe. More here.

From the flight deck of the USS Yorktown, Harley-Davidson today announces it is offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training. The new “Learn to Ride” program, open to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans, begins on Armed Forces Day, May 16 and runs through Sept. 13. Harley-Davidson teamed up with U.S. Army veteran and two-time Paralympian, Heath Calhoun, and six riders who are also in the military, to make today’s announcement by demonstrating fundamental motorcycle riding exercises aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston, S.C. “As a veteran, and a rider, I have found that nothing is more therapeutic than getting on my bike and taking a ride,” said Calhoun, Wounded Warrior Project® Alumnus and owner of a 2014 Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide. “I am honored to help Harley-Davidson empower all of us who have served to find comfort on the open road.” All stateside military can take advantage of this offer by visiting a Harley-Davidson dealer or going to www.h-d.com/militarylearntoride. If Riding Academy is not available in a particular area, Harley-Davidson will issue a Harley-Davidson gift card totaling the cost of the certified motorcycle safety program. Those currently deployed outside the U.S. can also submit the “Learn to Ride” form by Sept. 13 and will receive a voucher for free motorcycle safety training that is good through 2016. “For us at Harley-Davidson this is our way to thank the millions of people who have courageously defended our country and everyone’s personal freedom to ride,” said Christian Walters, managing director of U.S. Sales and Marketing at Harley-Davidson, and U.S. Army veteran.

Made from billet aluminum, JayBrake Classic Series Hand Controls (MSRP starts at $339.00) are designed to provide smooth brake and clutch action and clamp onto 1-inch bars. They’re available with or without a brake light switch that can be wired internally or externally. Both cable and hydraulic clutch versions are available. JayBrake Classic Series Hand Controls are available in polish, chrome or black. These require an aftermarket controller for use on CAN / BUS equipped models. Visit JBrake.com for specific applications and additional product information. Request or download a catalog by visiting www.JBrake.com . Become a fan of JayBrake on Facebook. For more information on JayBrake products call 216-265-8400 or e-mail JayBrake@SuperTrapp.com.

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Biker Belles event will celebrate women and the role they play in shaping the culture, sport, art and history of motorcycling on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Buffalo Chip CrossRoads VIP Center. Created by the Buffalo Chip seven years ago to raise awareness of the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling and to raise funds for worthy local charities, the event has undergone some big changes for 2015. The festivities will include a catered brunch, inspiring speakers, a pampering at the Comfort Zone sponsored by Team Diva and servicing options at Easy Eddie’s Tune-Up Tent. Attendees may also enter their ride in the unique bike show where entrants will share stories about their ride. Featured speaker and Motor Maids matriarch, Gloria Struck will give an entertaining presentation and safety expert, Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, author of “A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist,” will offer safe riding tips. Since its inception in 2009, Biker Belles has raised money for worthy charities, including the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and Helping with Horsepower. The event is open to both men and women, riders and non-riders, and participants are asked to make a $45 contribution to join the festivities. One hundred percent of the $45 registrants contributions will directly benefit worthy charities. Reservations may be made by visiting BikerBelles.com or by calling (605) 347-9000.