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Vandals are endangering the lives of motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle riders in the Pike National Forest by burying spikes along trails used by off-highway vehicles and others, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The spiked strips, which resemble heavy barbed wire, can cause flat tires on motorized vehicles, which could cause loss of control and result in a crash. The “booby traps also threaten the safety of hikers and horseback riders. One strip was found on a single-track trail in the Pike National Forest on May 5. The matter came to the attention of the AMA through AMA Life Member Jerry Abboud and the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition. The U.S. Forest Service issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that, “The device posed a significant public safety concern, and U.S. Forest Service officialsare asking for assistance from the public to provide any information they may have.” “Such acts are deplorable,” said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president of government relations. “No matter what is motivating the people behind this, endangering the safety of innocent individuals is unacceptable.” Allard called for harsh punishment for the perpetrators when they are identified. “The safety of the public and our employees is our highest concern,” said Laura Mark, Forest Service special agent in charge for the Rocky Mountain Region. “Anyone who has information about this is encouraged to contact the Forest Service law enforcement officials.” Mark advises individuals who find the spike strips or any other booby trap to: Document the location — with latitude and longitude, if available; While at the site, try to report the device to the nearest Forest Service office, which can be found here: https://hrm.gdcii.com/directory/; Follow the Forest Service directions; If the Forest Service cannot be contacted, conspicuously mark the site to warn other trail users or carefully remove the device. The […]

  An Epic cross country ride to raise awareness for veterans, Cigars for Warriors and Veterans Outreach. By Cat Hammes Many of you know I am extremely involved with veterans. I am currently working on two projects at the same time. I have decided the best way to raise funds for both programs is to do a cross country motorcycle ride. I will be attending events and various gatherings, planned Cigars for Warriors Events, Cigar shops themselves and personal friends of the crew. I will explain more about these charities and my involvement, but first I want to back up and tell you my life events that brought me to this point, and led me to my passion and work for veteran outreach. CLICK to read!

    The Bystander Assistance Program put on by Vickie Sanfelipo of Accident Scene Management. Text and Photos by Rogue It is not something that most people want to talk about and motorcycle media is often reluctant to report on. The reason basically is that it brings attention to a part of our lifestyle that none of us want to visit and it is also not good for motorcycle sales. But reality is there are all kinds of crashes, collisions and accidents that involve motorcycles. There are steps and programs that are attempting to resolve this through awareness, motorcycle rider education and other means but a fact of life is that it is still happening and has to be addressed. CLICK here to read!    

On Any Sunday is a film that the majority of motorcycle enthusiasts view as inspiration; a touchstone to all that’s great about going on two wheels. Whether you’re into dirtbikes, sportbikes, drag racing, road racing, dirt track or cruising around on a chopper, the original movie by Bruce Brown probably made you dream of owning a motorcycle and letting it all out in the sun, in the rain or in the mud. In 1971, film-maker Bruce Brown released a documentary that was to change the way the world looked at motorcycles and motorcycle racers. ‘On Any Sunday’ did for motorcycle culture what his seminal movie ‘The Endless Summer’ (1966) did for the burgeoning Sixties surf scene: it took a personal, behind-the-scenes look at the men and machines who race motorbikes at the weekend, sharing their passion for the sport. Now it’s time for the next chapter. This time, Bruce’s son, acclaimed filmmaker Dana Brown (‘Step into Liquid’, ‘Dust to Glory’) follows in his father’s tracks to bring us a modern take on the original film, capturing the people who ride motorbikes into all terrains and what the journey means to them. For Dana Brown, the chance to tread the same ground as his father, but with modern technology was too good a chance to miss. “The heart, soul and passion has not changed, but the level of performance and the technology to convey that certainly has,” said Dana Brown. “Seeing it all come full circle is an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s shaping up to be one of the strongest films I’ve ever done and I am excited to share a glimpse of the film now.” On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter is released in the autumn. Meanwhile, visit the dedicated site www.OnAnySundayFilm.com where you can find in-depth information, meet the

CV Performance, a provider of CV Harley Carburetor tuning parts and kits has chosen V-Twin Marketing as its PR and Marketing Agency of record. Ken Mendelson, President and owner of CV Performance said, “We are happy to be partnering with V-Twin Marketing – we believe their years of experience and deep industry connections with dealers and bike builders is just what we need. They are going to help us spread the word about our company and products to those that have the most interest in and need for our products”. Rick Raus, President of V-Twin Marketing says, CV Performance has a great product line of Harley Davidson CV carburetor tuner kits and replacement parts for the two million plus Big Twin and Sportsters on the road using these carbs. Their engineering and manufacturing is top notch and already have a strong following of happy customers. Our agency partner, Digital POWER Media President, Skip Johnson will be handling the CV Performance account.” “CV Performance products help riders make their bikes run better so they can enjoy riding more, says Skip Johnson, of V-Twin Marketing and Digital POWER Media. Their products are top of the line, as is their customer service, written and video instruction and on-line tech support. They have more new items on the way and we are anxious to help them connect with more new customers”. CV Performance, specializing in tuning and improving Harley Davidson CV carburetion for over 25 years, offers premium Harley CV carb parts and tuner kits to help make Harleys run to their fullest potential. The products are available for all constant velocity CV carburetors used on 1989 – 2006 Harley Big Twin, Twin Cam and all Sportsters from these model years. CV Performance exclusively engineered parts and components have been developed through extensive R&D

Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice and Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) today announced the completion of their merger. The combined company will operate under the MAG name. J.A. Lacy, President and CEO of LDI, Ltd., the majority shareholder of the combined company, is the Chief Executive Officer. Brian Etter continues in his role as President of MAG’s branded product, media and online retail operations. Dan Courtney continues as President of Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice. Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and other legacy MAG shareholders retain a significant minority interest in the combined company.

Burly Brand is just getting started on a Brat Style Sporty and got lucky enough to hook up with Bikernet sponsor EMD. “Gorgeous cast aluminum pieces. Stoked to get these on our bike!” says Burly Brand’s David Zemla. Make sure to follow Burly Brand on social media as they plan on documenting their build. This should be fun. Advertisement

Pro Taper Tracker handlebars are constructed specifically to work on your American V-Twin. Two bends, Outlaw and TT available in silver or black. A stout 1-1/2” bar tapered to 1” (must be used with Tracker Big Bore risers), and 5/32” thick wall tubing. Available with either 3 pre-drilled holes for use with stock controls or center only for custom applications. Advertisement

L.A.’s George Harris is the hard- driving force behind a multi-tasking company called Mean Machines Custom Bike Designs/Tap’d Out Studio. He’s no stranger to one-off bikes that often prompt the question….ah, why???  Basically it’s like asking a mountain climber why he wants to scale Mt. Everest, the answer being “because it’s there.”  But in George’s case, relative to his unique bikes, his answer is “because it wasn’t there before.” Read more

Each year, the Kustom Fab shop tries to do something a little different to spark our creative juices and help us find new inspirations for our custom projects. This year, we decided to travel to Nagoya, Japan, to check out the Joints Custom Bike Show. Read more