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    Hang tight, as we bring you news from around the world. Hey, This is going to be a thought-provoking news. A friend went to a bank recently. It had no tellers. The longshoremen were recentlly told the new automated dock wouldn’t mess with staffing. They kicked it off and it works flawlessly—no people allowed. We got word that a publishing group in our industry cut all staff salaries. They have downsized over the last couple of years to a total of four editorial staff members, and all payments to writers and photographers have been slashed or eliminated. Our economy rose a very small amount last quarter. We are now behind China, I believe. But the regulations keep coming. They just don’t get it. Freedom works. Let’s hit the news. Don’t forget the Thursday News is sponsored in part by the Cycle Source Magazine Team.   CLICK it to read it!  

The Sudco engineered Mikuni VM38 Round Slide Harley Carburetor Kit is the perfect replacement performance upgrade for a tired out stock carburetor on early model Harley-Davidson Sportsters and Panheads, and the perfect retro looking carburetor for a bar hopper or cafe racer custom motorcycles. The Sudco Mikuni VM38 Carburetor Kit installs easily on older model Milwaukee and aftermarket American V-twins. It offers a significant improvement in easy starting, ride ability and overall performance. Why try to rebuild your old worn-out carburetor when the Sudco Mikuni Kit offers even better than new performance at a very affordable price! The Sudco Mikuni VM38 Kit comes complete, pre jetted and ready to run for your particular application with the  Mikuni VM38 Round Slide Carburetor, rubber mount manifold, chrome cover K&N reusable air filter assembly, a Sudco Mikuni Carburetor Tuning Manual and additional jets for additional tuning needs. An optional Velocity Stack is also available. Also available is the full line of more current Mikuni HSR Flat Slide Roller Bearing Carburetor Performance Kits for American V-Twins. Sudco also  provides any needed tuning advice over the phone to its customers. Carburetor Kits are sold for off-road use only, and are not intended for use on vehicles operated on public highways subject to anti-pollution regulations. More info at www.Sudco.com.

Stop fumbling in the dark with the new Tour-Pak® Luggage and Saddlebag Interior Light Kit (P/N 68000151, $119.95). Brilliant white LED lamps illuminate the interior of Tour-Pak and hard saddlebag luggage of 2014 Harley-Davidson Touring models informed by Project RUSHMORE to add convenience for early-morning packing or the late, dark end of a ride. One LED light pod mounts inside the Tour-Pak carrier to illuminate the interior, and two LED light pods mount to the bottom of the Tour-Pak carrier to cast light inside the open saddlebags. Each LED light pod features a soft-touch micro switch for ease of activation, and a five-minute auto shutoff timer to prevent battery drain. The kit fits 2014 Electra Glide® and Street Glide® models equipped with King Tour-Pak luggage.

I know it’s a stretch because this video doesn’t really have a motorcycle content and is in Italian, but trust me, it’s a good one and you don’t need to understand Italian to get a giggle, here. Enjoy! Never miss another one of these gems and sign up to receive your daily email below. Advertisement

    It all started with a custom frame!  By Robert McLeod This is Robert McLeod from Troy Montana, I would like to share the story about two friends of mine Ross Rouhoff and his wife Sharon (Pokey) Hogue that were tragically killed while riding their custom motorcycle on August 11th 2013 in Troy Montana. CLICK to read more…

  This last part covers Scooter Tramp Scotty. Since the spring of 1994 I have not stayed in one place for longer than two months. These exploits cover the whole of the US, Canada and Mexico, too. Through the years I’ve gained the ability to simply move into any town, make it my home, then stay as long as I like. It’s now easier for me to move around than it is to stay in one place. CLICK to read more….

Not a motorcycle exhaust, but close enough for mechanical art lovers. Advertisement

We know the hydraulic fluid in brake and clutch systems may need to be changed or flushed. The question is: When? At JIMS, we have the answer. These detection strips reveal the condition of the fluid, as well as the hydraulic system itself. For obvious safety reasons, we feel these are a must for service departments as well as the home mechanic. BrakeStrip detection strips also determine whether there is DOT 3, 4 or a combination of the two fluids in the system. The Brake Fluid ID and Corrosion Detection Strips are part #757 and are $122.00 (MSRP) for a quantity of 100 test strips. For more information contact us at sales@jimsusa.com, visit www.jimsusa.com, or call (805)-482-6913.

A longtime motorcycle dealer from Michigan is close to finalizing a deal to open the first Indian dealership in Tampa Bay. The dealer — who requested anonymity because of a confidentiality agreement with Polaris Industries, which owns thebrand — said he expects to be selling the high-end bikes out of a 10,000-square-foot store on SR 54 at U.S. 41 in Land O’ Lakes in nine months. He closed last week on a 6.8-acre tract, 2.3 acres of which is buildable, for $150,000. He was represented by Philip A. Letelier of Andretta Properties. The seller was Keystone Church, which will be next door to the new dealership. Read more Advertisement

There will always be a cold one ready at the end of the ride with the new Saddlebag Cooler (P/N 90200991, $69.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. Fully lined and insulated, this soft-side zippered cooler is shaped to drop right into the hard saddlebags of 1993-later model Harley-Davidson touring models. Beverages stay cold while you ride, and a carry handle makes it easy to tote.