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  Johnny Mac’s Chopper House demonstrates their Fiberglass production. Johnny Mac’s Chopper House, located just North of Philadelphia, Pa, operates from a 16,000 Sq Ft building housing our Motorcycle Building shop, a huge showroom of apparel and parts, our airbrush studio, our all white CYC photography studio which hosts Bikerpics.org and House of Choppers Magazine, and in the heart of it all, our fiberglass production area. Read more…  

  Petersen Automotive Museum Breakfast Cruise-In. When the Petersen Museum announced that the first 150 motorcyclists who showed up got a free Sunday morning pancake breakfast plus two for one museum entrance tickets, people were setting their alarm clocks, this rider/writer included. In part it had to do with an exhibit of café racers on display, but any excuse to ride for free grub brought out a full menu of machines of all sizes and flavors, spanning the decades from 1960 to the present and beyond. You could say it was syrup on the pancake when this rider/writer showed up on the rooftop of the museum to encounter not only a bevy of about 100 bikes, but a slew of four-wheelers, including exotics like Ferrari, Lotus, Jaguar and classic ‘50s Corvettes as well as radical hot rods. Yes, bikes and cars living and playing together…who’d a thunk it possible? READ more…  

1998-14 HD Big Twins (except 2013-14 CVO/SE) The all new Barnett “Low Profile” Lock-up Pressure Plate for 1998-14 Harley Davidson Big Twins (except 2013-14 CVO/SE) is specifically designed to fit under stock or aftermarket primary and derby covers and increases the capacity of your stock clutch while keeping lever effort to a minimum- even with big inch motors! It’s done by using stainless steel weighted arms that progressively increase pressure to the clutch as RPM’s increase. Three different sets of six coil springs (light, medium, heavy) are included for a variety of spring pressure options. The coil spring design also provides smoother shifting and a more linear engagement compared to a diaphragm type spring. Installation is bolt on with no modifications required. Whether you’re looking for a lighter clutch effort for a stock Big Twin or serious no-slip performance for a big inch motor, the Barnett Low Profile Lock-up Pressure Plate has got you covered all in one attractive, precision machined unit! Cable actuated and hydraulic versions are available. Made in the USA. Part #618-30-23098 (cable) Part #618-30-33098 (Hydraulic) MSRP: $475 Hit the banner below to reach Barnett Advertisement

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With only two days to the finish, Dottie Mattern holds an edge to earn the honor of becoming the top woman competitor in this 16-day, 4,000-mile event for riders on pre-1937 antique motorcycles. Not only is she top woman, but at 70, she is the oldest woman Cannonballer. Dottie lost a perfect score on Day 11 when the magneto on her 78-year-old Indian exploded, but was soon on the road again thanks to having a spare magneto in her saddlebag. Currently, she stands at 2996 points. Other female Cannonballers are Sharon Jacobs, 2722 points; Chris Sommer Simmons, 2718 points; and Claudia Gantaroli who earned 1552 before her motorcycle failed on Day 8. Mattern’s determination to finish is not just for her personal satisfaction, but for the sake of her charitable beneficiaries. As a colon cancer survivor and a lifelong antique motorcycle enthusiast, she is riding to raise funds for the Colon Cancer Alliance, Inc. and the Antique Motorcycle Foundation, Inc. Both are non-profit, charitable organizations for which contributions are tax-deductible. Her total earnings will be divided equally between the two organizations. To keep up with Dottie on her daily blog and to make a contribution, go to ridedottieride.org.

With more juried bike shows, all new truck, jeep & classic car shows and, more free concerts on two stages… including former lead vocalist of Journey…Steve Augeri performing Thursday night…this year’s Lone Star Rally, presented by Geico Motorcycle, is jam packed with entertainment for all ages, day and night, all weekend long! For up to the minute information and special offers, download the FREE, official Lone Star Rally smartphone App from Google Play or the Apple Store. The LSR is the first major rally to offer an official App and planners anticipate thousands will download this all-at-a-glance tool for discovering everything happening at the rally. More event information is also available at LoneStarRally.com Galveston’s biggest annual party kicks off Thursday, November 6th with powerhouse vocalist Augeri taking the Budweiser Stage at Saengerfest Park downtown at 9 pm. More free concerts by rally favorites like the rock-tribute supermen Hairball Band, Nashville rising stars Jared Blake and Alyssa Carr, southeast rocker- guitarist Bobby Friss and, a host of Houston area favorites like the Zach Tate Band will perform throughout the weekend at Saengerfest and, on the Jägermeister Stage at Beach Central Park. Rally goers can also shop ’til they drop at hundreds of vendors offering everything from motorcycle accessories and state of the art after market parts to custom crafted jewelry and hand tooled leather throughout downtown Galveston and along the Seawall. Plus, they can check out the coolest new rides on two wheels and four, with legendary bike builders from across the nation showcasing their best in custom paint and design and, the Houston Area Chevy Dealers displaying the hottest new rides on the market. BIKE EVENTS & GAMES at the Seawall & CAR SHOWS at Pier 21 The 2014 Lone Star Rally will host more juried bike and car shows

    The people we aspired to be decades ago. The people we aspired to be decades ago were much different than the celebrities young people looked up to today. The values of our past have nearly vanished, but I’m hoping that if everyone sees this, they might think differently about what “cool” was yesterday and what is considered “cool” today. . . really isn’t. Share and remind everyone what “cool” used to be like! CLICK to read…  

  Liberty is the right to chose. Freedom is the result of that choice. More Motorcycles Equals Safer Roads, Florida State Fair Settles Civil Rights Lawsuit, Sikhs Denied Exemption From Ontario Helmet Law, NSW Australia Legalizes Lane Filtering, Biker Profiling, CA Side X Sides Under New Jurisdiction, Electric Motorcycles To Help Reduce Air Pollution in Iran, Weird News: Motorcycle-Riding Vigilante Serves Dirty Justice, and Rudest Drivers Are From Idaho. CLICK here to read….  

  2006 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic/Road Glide Conversion. By Jack McIntyre of Bikerpics. Click to read….      

  Coming to the end of a very strange week. Hey, What a strange day and closing on a very strange week. I felt pressure at the first of the week to finish several features, and I just thought of another one. I wrote the Tom Seymour, of Saddlemen story for Hot Bike, and will meet with him to confirm all my mistakes and fill out the tech chart tomorrow. I wrote a Cantina episode, and a small speech for the public comment period for the Wilmington Board of Commissioners tonight. We are fighting for a waterfront area. This fight has waxed and waned for over 20 years. Good god get ‘er done, will ya. CLICK to read…..