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Garage-Girls recently announced that Chris Gibbany of Harrison, Arkansas, is the winner of its 2014 Ultimate Biker Makeover, sponsored by GEICO Motorcycle. Gibbany was among 84 contestants who sent in a 600-word essay describing why they are most in need of a Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover. Her essay touched upon her sacrifices and commitment to “hunker down” and put herself through school in order to open new career opportunities. “We received more submissions for the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover Contest than for any other contest. It was a definitely a challenge choosing a winner among so many great entries,” said Garage-Girls marketing coordinator, Sara Liberte. “We want to thank GEICO as well as our other sponsors for their commitment to make this contest possible. Frankly, there would be no Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover Contest without their continued support.” As the 2014 Ultimate Biker Makeover winner, Gibbany will be able to enjoy a multitude of prizes that include: a new wardrobe of shoes from Harley-Davidson Footwear Footwear; a brand new jacket, matching gloves and a helmet from Roland Sands and J&P Cycles; a cleaning kit from Wizards Products; a case of Synthetic oil from Spectro Oils; clothing from Hijinx Apparel; a set of AVON Tires; and saddlebags from Mustang Seats. “Chris puts a lot of miles on her motorcycle and we want to make sure she has the latest and safest riding equipment,” said Liberte. “We are happy that she will receive a brand new jacket, matching gloves and a helmet to help get her down the road safe.” To read more about Gibbany’s story and for more information on the 2014 Ultimate Biker Makeover, please visit www.garage-girls.com. 

Most known for her land speed racing, the second generation of the Klock Werks family, Karlee Cobb, 21, just launched her first design effort at the Tony Hawk Foundation’s “Stand Up for SkateParks” event held in Beverly Hills, CA. Perry Farrell, lead signer of Jane’s Addiction and founder of Lollapalooza, along with wife Etty, won the bidding for the 2014 Triumph T100 desert runner Karlee designed. The Kustom design is based off a 2014 Bonneville T100 donated by Triumph Motorcycles and proudly sports modified and custom made parts by Klock Werks, along with carefully chosen parts from Triumph, British Customs, Joker Machine, Metzeler Tires, Nash Motorcycle Company and Hagon Shocks. Brad Smith of TheFactoryMatch.com flawlessly applied the Custom Paint job. “Our team at Klock Werks did a great job of executing on timeline and budget.” Karlee explained. “It was an honor to work with The Tony Hawk Foundation as they help youth around the world enjoy the benefits of skateboarding and the safety of skate parks. It’s a great event and great cause! I was so excited that Perry Farrell bought my first custom! He loved it!” “I told my wife Etty when we walked in, that’s my style, that’s my bike” said Perry, “I have had BSA’s and always loved the Triumph brand. This is perfect for me.” About the Tony Hawk Foundation. The Tony Hawk Foundation seeks to foster lasting improvements in society, with an emphasis on supporting and empowering youth. Through special events, grants, and technical assistance, the Foundation supports recreational programs focusing on the creation of public skateboard parks in low-income communities, and other causes in the US and overseas. The Foundation favors programs that clearly demonstrate that funds received will produce tangible, ongoing, positive results. For More Information please Contact Sara Liberte at Sara@kustomcycles.com

Summit is the top of the mountain… it is also the latest touring seat in Mustang Motorcycle Seats LLC extensive line-up. Designed exclusively for the 2014 Rushmore from Harley-Davidson®, this seat is the apex of everything we have learned about seat making since 1980. Celebrating the return of the Road Glide and the Road Glide Special to Harley’s lineup, the Rushmore project represents the pinnacle of what a touring bike should be. Pretty high expectations to live up to, but Mustang’s R&D rose to the challenge! “Project Rushmore is more than just another FL for The Motor Company, and the Summit is more than just another seat for an FL series Harley,” says Mustang’s Marketing Director Marilyn Simmons. “The Road Glide has a special place in the pantheon of touring motorcycles… and we think our Summit is pretty special as well. We believe both you and your passenger will experience the peak of comfort with the Summit Super Touring seat.” The one-piece “Super” comfortable touring design provides the rider and passenger with the fullest, most comfortable riding position possible. The 19″ wide Super front bucket sits you 1.75″ further back than the stock seat. The passenger seat is a full 16″ wide and fits perfectly with the OE Rushmore speakers and Tour-Pak. “Of course our version is more comfortable, fits better to compliment the lines of the bike and has a higher quality finish than the factory seat,” says Simmons. “Not to mention we think it looks better, too.” Adding to the comfort level is the optional heating element for the Summit seats. All Mustang heated seats come complete with a wire harness that hooks to the accessory port in front of the battery. This part is energized only when the ignition key is turned on and the accessory toggle

  Nothing lasts forever and motorcycle batteries are no exception.   Nothing lasts forever and motorcycle batteries are no exception. The original equipment battery on my 2012 FLD Dyna Switchback had been dragging occasionally, after enduring a couple of summers and bad-ass winters in northern Virginia, plus another sweltering summer in the Conch Republic of south Florida. So I was pissed but not surprised when it barely had enough grunt to fire up my bike for the commute home from work a couple of weeks ago. I charged the battery when I got home, but a subsequent test with a multimeter confirmed my suspicion. The battery was toast. Click to read …..                          

  BDL’s new BPP-500HYD is just the ticket for riders looking for the optimum in touring clutch performance. The tried and proven system is designed specifically for late touring models with HD hydraulic clutch (non CVO models). The patented Ball Bearing lock up design works with 45 – 5/16″ steel ball bearings. While the BPP-500HYD is designed to work with the stock spring, retainer and bolts, each kit includes an optional .240″ thick HIGH PERFORMANCE diaphragm spring which is 30% thicker and stronger than the stock HD diaphragm. This is a significant upgrade that is sure to benefit riders of these late model touring machines. Suggested retail for the BPP-500HYD is $238.50. Available from Belt Drives Limited dealers worldwide. www.beltdrives.com

Is there too much dash riding on your tank? The Kustom Metal Dash smooths out your tank for a clean, low-profile look and accepts most aftermarket low-profile vented caps. Stamped steel and e-coated, the dash is ready to paint, or choose the brilliantly chromed version – both come with dash trim. The Kustom Metal Dash is available in three lengths: short measures 15″, long measures 18 5/8″ and extended measures 19 5/8″, but can be trimmed to fit. Creates a clean, low-profile look. Accepts most aftermarket low-profile vented caps. Easy to install. Made in the USA Advertisement

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Part of the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIM Expo), the Retro Affair Vintage Motorcycle Show, presented in partnership with the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, is a special judged competition. The competition will showcase pre-1984 historic, restored and customized American, Japanese and European vintage motorcycles. “We’ve always been passionate about supporting vintage motorcycles, motorcycle restoration and customization,” said Ken Warner, VP of Marketing, Avon Tyres. “The Avon Roadrider, Speedmaster and Safety Mileage tires have been industry leading products for vintage bikes, and we’re looking forward to seeing all the great bikes at this year’s event.” Motorcycles will be organized into classes based upon make, and then subdivided based upon year and style. Avon Tyres will award a set of tires to each class winner. For more information or to register, visit http://www.aimexpousa.com/retro-affair-vintage-motorcycle-show/.

Register to win the all-new 2015 Indian Scout. Rooted in a rich and unrivaled past, yet unlike anything that’s ever been, enter for a chance to have the all-new liquid-cooled Indian Scout grace your garage. Make sure to check out our first riding impressions of the Indian Scout here. What are you waiting for? Click here. Advertisement