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    Modified 2004 Harley RoadGlide  Modified Harley Owner: Paul Binford Bike Name: No Bullshit Make/Model/Year: 2004 Harley Roadglide Paint by: Binfords Custom Cycles Engine Type: HD 98″ Engine Mod: Fly wheels, TW408G Cams, Gerolomy Heads, Roller Rocker, 12:1:1 Wiesco Piston, 3-1 lb Bottles of NOS Chassis Type: Bagger Chassis Mod: 26″ Wheel, 42 degree of rake, no weld, air ride Special Features: 13 Speaker System, Hand made Inner Fairings, 3 TVS, 10″ Sub Woofer CLICK to read….  

Now settled in the US, European independent parts manufacturer EMD has just gone ‘full production’ on its latest product line. The WTF line is designed to make you say just that, when you see how you can so radically transform the looks of your hard-working Evo 1340 Big Twin or Evo Sportster. These cast aluminum covers bolt in place of your stock rocker boxes and extend down to hide your lower box; as simple as that… The ‘Warhol’ mosaic above tells the whole story. WTF Rocker Covers come in three styles: Shovel, Iron and XR. Finishes include, Raw, black and Black Cut. Also displayed on this Sportster engine is a ribbed cast aluminum cam cover topper that helps set the engine off. Find out more here or email steelmedia@yahoo.com for info and orders. Dealer enquiries are welcome.   Advertisement

There are already many Klock Werks parts that fit the 2015 Road Glides. Check them out here. Advertisement

Barnett now offers a full line of stock length and custom length cables for all Harley Davidson and Victory models. Barnett also specializes in custom length and “one-off” cables for any handlebar conversion or custom bike application. Four different casing types are available- Traditional Black Vinyl, Classic Stainless braid, Platinum Series bright silver plated braid and Stealth Series black on black (HD only). All braided cables feature a protective clear coating that is guaranteed not to discolor from sun exposure. All 1987 & later Harley Davidson clutch cables and Victory clutch cables come standard with “High Efficiency” nylon coated and silicone lubed inner wire for an extremely smooth pull and reduced lever effort. All cable assemblies, fittings, and hardware are made in-house by Barnett, in the USA. Also available are “plug & play” throttle-by-wire extensions for 2008 & later FL’s in lengths of 8”, 12”, 15” and 20” to cover any handlebar conversion. The 20” version has a bare bottom end for routing through sharp handlebar bends. To order, please contact your dealer, call 805-642-9435 or click on the banner below. Advertisement

Evel’s® broken bones X-rays, skycycle rocket, jump bikes and other curiosities will be part of Evel Knievel Thrill Show The name Evel Knievel is synonymous with daredevil. He was the undisputed king of stunt showmanship–the man who made motorcycles fly. He enthralled audiences with his nonchalance as he faced death-defying exploits that left him with a record-breaking number of fractured or crushed bones, a permanent limp and the adoration of millions. This August, the spirit of Knievel® will come to life at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip in a spectacular thrill show unlike any organized before. The Evel Knievel Thrill Show will consist of the largest collection of Evel Knievel curiosities ever assembled, including the Skycycle, x-rays of his numerous broken bones, the now famous “Sports Illustrated” leathers and cape, and the Mack truck show-rig he named “Big Red.” The Thrill Show will also include a dangerous attempt at an unsuccessful Evel Knievel world-record jump on the same bike that failed Evel and ultimately lead to his defeat. On Aug. 6, 2015, daredevil Doug Danger will attempt a 22-car jump on Evel Knievel’s vintage 1972 Harley-Davidson XR-750 in the middle of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip amphitheater. Knievel attempted a jump over a line of 22 cars on September 1, 1972 in Monroe, Washington. His crew warned that the bike would not attain the speed needed to clear the distance, but because Knievel insisted on doing the jump, they built a safety ramp over the last three cars. Knievel bounce-landed on the safety ramp and left defeated. More than 40 years later, Doug Danger is set to attempt the same jump on Knievel’s own bike and clear the 22nd car. Knievel’s bike has not been altered with the exception of moving a foot peg to accommodate Danger’s height. Another daredevil attempted this

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Keith R. Ball, the Boss of Bikernet.com, one of the V-Twin industry’s very old players was recently recognized by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and given the 2014 Award of Excellence in Communication to the Aftermarket. Ball has been a member of the organization since the inception of Bikernet.com, 19 years ago. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), incorporated in 1987, is membership-based national motorcyclists’ rights organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The MRF monitors and when necessary, attempts to sway federal legislation and regulatory action pertaining to street riders. The MRF concerns itself with what is going on in the arena of motorcycling safety education, training, licensing, and public awareness. The MRF provides members and state motorcyclists’ rights organizations with direction and information to protect motorcyclists’ rights and motorcycling. Their motto, “We’re in the Freedom Business,” underscores the hands-on work the group does on behalf of America’s motorcycle riders in Washington DC. Ball’s contribution towards the MRF cause has been through constant communication to the V-Twin industry and engaged riding enthusiasts through his highly respected Bikernet.com, the industry’s first comprehensive online community serving American Bikers and the V-twin industry. His constant updates and calls for action from the industry and enthusiasts has helped stop bad regulations and laws impeding biker freedom. Ball said, “The MRF does a helluva job. If we, as American bikers don’t take a stand, we’ll get run over. With everyone’s help, the MRF message is heard and ultimately we keep riding. My efforts are a small price to pay for my riding freedom, but I appreciate this recognition from the MRF, and encourage everyone to participate in protecting rider’s rights. Join the MRF or your local motorcycle rights group, today!” To Contact Keith Ball, write to info@bikernet.com, or go to www.bikernet.com For more information about the Motorcycle Rider

A 60-year-old, fully-functioning “cutaway” BSA Gold Star motorcycle looks set to become one of the stars of the coming auction season for collectible motorcycles, which gets underway in Las Vegas in the first week of January. Built by BSA for the 1956 Earls Court Motorcycle Show in London, the “living art” exhibit began with a 1956 BSA B34 Gold Star Clubman motorcycle, which was then fully sectioned and motorized to show drivetrain function, including the movements of the piston, crankshaft, clutch and valves. Static sectioned parts include the petrol tank, the oil tank, the toolbox, gearbox and front fork legs – even the Lucas horn! Brakes are also sectioned and the rear suspension damper bodies are reproduced in clear Lucite to show the flow of their oil supply when working. Read More.

The Seattle Cossacks is a group of precision stunt riders that harken back to the days of stunt riding drill teams from the ’30s and ’40s. Obviously not the original Cossacks that formed back in 1938, but an updated version of them featuring several descendants of the early group does exist. Today’s Seattle Cossacks deliver the same kind of exhilarating performances as their forbearers. The dedicated team drill regularly to keep up to snuff on the difficult stunts they perform 20 to 30 times a year at various charity events, world fairs and sanctioned Harley gatherings. They do it as much for entertaining the crowds as for promoting motorcycling in a positive light. Read more.

From The Rapid City Journal. Even with estimates that nearly 1 million visitors may come to the 75th anniversary Sturgis motorcycle rally this summer, Brenda Vasknetz says she is more excited than scared about the avalanche of cycle enthusiasts. Vasknetz, director of the annual rally, says the celebration of the 75th rally could signal a transition to a new audience for the “granddaddy of em’ all.” Why are people so excited for the 75th rally? “When you reflect on any anniversary year, people get sentimental,” Vasknetz said. “They want to say they were here for the 75th. There’s nothing really amazing that is going to make it different, other than that it is an anniversary year.” Vasknetz has heard from some attendees that they haven’t come to Sturgis for the last several years in order to stockpile funds for the 75th biker bash. Read more.