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  2007 Firefighter Harley Ultra travels from Texas to Serbia for Brotherhood. By Wild Bill. In May of 2012 even though it was very chilly at 5 AM I was riding my ‘07 Firefighter Harley Ultra to work for a typical 24 hour shift. The cold ride to work was worth it for the beautiful ride home after shift! During training that day I was very significantly injured – retired on permanent disability from on the job injury – and had to be brought home by ambulance. Long story short, I was robbed of my ability to ride, at least at that time and certainly not atop a heavy Ultra. As a result my bike sat outside for some time and later even longer sat in my basement! CLICK here to read…  

  Rocking the Battlefields. Thursday night Tesla rocked the battlefields in Gettysburg. Following an excellent day of riding and visiting the band played for over an hour without a break. Jeff Keith can belt out the songs and was truly excited to be at the rally. His energy is contagious and he really lights up the stage. The bands that are lined up for the event will provide some great music. CLICK here to read….  

TC Bros Choppers’ 6.25” wide spun steel rear motorcycle fenders are made in the USA. Spun from 13GA (.090” thick) premium American steel, these are heavy duty and built to last. Parallel sidewalls make for easy mounting to sissy bars or fender struts! 27.5” inside diameter fits 16” tires perfectly, and 6.25” inside width accommodates up to a 140 series tire. Works perfectly with vintage style 16” tire sizes such as 5.00×16, MT90-16, 5.10 x 16, etc. Also looks good on OEM style tires such as 130/90-16, 140/90-16, etc. TC Bros. Choppers Phone: 419-265-9399 sales@tcbroschoppers.com www.tcbroschoppers.com

Polaris Industries’ upcoming three-wheeler, the Slingshot will be a game changer for the world of three wheels. The final product remains quite a mystery, and no official bona-fide specs have been dug up about the trike but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning, and there seem to be a few safe bets about the new toy. – See more at: READ FULL STORY

We’re relaying here a message from ‘Kiwi’ Mike Thomas, posted today on the Kiwi Indian Facebook page. If you’re familiar with the motorcycle industry and have attended events, you will probably know about Kiwi Indian and what a great bunch of people they are. We’re gutted to learn that Mike Thomas’ son Ross has passed on. Our most sincere condolences go out to the Thomas family. Kiwi Family, Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our 20 year old son, “Kiwi Ross”. He was involved in a motorcycle accident last night. He was wearing his helmet, but unfortunately did not survive. Please allow our family time to grieve and some privacy at this time. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Service and other details will be announced soon. Godspeed Ross

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) second-quarter 2014 diluted earnings per share of $1.62 grew 33.9 percent on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. Second-quarter net income was $354.2 million on consolidated revenue of $2.00 billion, compared to net income of $271.7 million in the year-ago period on consolidated revenue of $1.79 billion. Through six months, Harley-Davidson 2014 net income was $620.1 million on consolidated revenue of $3.73 billion, compared to six-month 2013 net income of $495.9 million on consolidated revenue of $3.37 billion. Six-month 2014 diluted earnings per share were $2.82, up 28.2 percent from EPS of $2.20 in the year-ago period. “Harley-Davidson’s second-quarter results reflect the financial strength of the Company and brand, including the benefits of continuous improvement throughout our operation,” said Harley-Davidson, Inc. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Wandell. “As a customer-led organization, our employees, dealers in 90 countries and suppliers are focused every day on providing outstanding products and experiences for customers around the world.” Read the full, detailed report here.

Specially designed for Trikes, the new Avon Cobra Trike, 130/70R18 63V (front) says it has the perfect choice for the increasingly popular three-wheel motorcycle option. Made with the exceptional technology that has gone into the development of the other Cobra products in the line, the new Cobra Trike tire offers a flatter lean profile for longer wear, better handling and stability. “Our customers having been asking for a Trike tire for some time, so we’ve developed the new Cobra Trike to meet the needs of this growing group of enthusiasts,” stated Ken Warner, VP of Marketing, Avon Tyres. “We want to make sure we’ve got the right products for our customers to meet the evolving vehicle landscape. This tire is our next step in product engineering and innovation that’s driven by customer input.” The Avon Cobra Trike tire is scheduled for availability in July 2014. For more information, visit http://www.avonmoto.com

Here’s something fun from around the web. Bikernet sponsor and good time enthusiasts Klock Werks attended The 2014 Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade and had fun in front of the camera. These people work hard, so they get to play hard too!   Advertisement

A year after the introduction of the 2014 Indian Chiefs, Indian Motorcycle announces the Indian Motorcycle Inaugural Ride to celebrate with past, present and future Indian Motorcycle owners. Hosted by the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group and Jack Daniel’s, this ride is open to everyone. Space is limited, so register today. Advertisement

As a general rule, modern charging systems are efficient, reliable and maintenance free; however, there are exceptions to every rule and few problems will leave you stranded as quickly as charging system that’s gone kaput. Read more.