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  It’s important to know your motorcycle, on the road and off. If something doesn’t seem right, it’s OK to have it looked at.  By Andie Gaskins from Fast Andie Racing. I was riding my street bob through town one afternoon, and it just didn’t feel right. I knew something wasn’t right, but I couldn’t figure it out on my own. Every time I would take this “said route” through town, I encountered two big curves back to back. Once to the right and then immediately to the left. It felt like my bike was going to pull right out from underneath me. CLICK HERE to read! courtesy of Andie’s Garage found in Celebrate Women on Bikernet.    

From The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Indian Motorcycles could be taking a little bigger bite out of Harley-Davidson’s market share than you might think, an industry analyst says in a new report. If Indian’s sales remain on track, the brand could soon capture 5% of the super-heavyweight motorcycle division where Harley dominates with a 75% market share, according to Robin Farley with UBS Investment Research. Harley’s super-heavyweight market share is much higher than the 50% range it has of the broader heavyweight category. But the super-heavyweight category, with engines of 1400 cc or higher – is Harley’s sweet spot and the area where it competes with Indian. Going forward, the growth of Indian will likely be a factor in Harley losing market share in the super-heavyweight category, Farley says in her research note to clients. “It is interesting to look at what impact Indian may have on Harley’s share going forward, as Indian does ramp up,” Farley noted. Indian is a division of Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of Victory motorcycles, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles. Polaris redesigned Indians from a clean sheet of paper after numerous attempts by others to revive the historic brand failed. Late last summer, Indian dealerships received their first 2014 Chief bikes that are aimed squarely at competing with Harley-Davidson’s line of touring motorcycles. Advertisement

Does your Road Glide need an upgrade from your tired stock speakers? We’ve got your hook up! A complete plug and play Klock Werks Powered by Kicker audio upgrade available now and ready to ship! Simple install. No cutting, drilling, splicing or soldering. 100% plug and play! Check it out. Advertisement

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A high-mileage vest for high-mileage riders This special Ops Tactical (12 Pocket) style motorcycle vest has all the right features necessary for riders who put on a lot of miles. Whether you are rolling to Sturgis or Cross county, this vest has got you covered.  Heavy gun metal grey zipper front, bound neck in leather trim and double needle seam construction.  In addition there are two conceal and carry pockets. The Special Ops Tactical jacket is made from durable Milled Buffalo Leather to provide years of use and comfort. S.O. Vest is available at www.crankandstroker.com and at select online retailers. http://crankandstroker.com/motorcycle-riding-gear/moto-vest/special-ops-club-vest.html       MSRP:  $160.00

    Louie’s Blood, Sweat and Tears Super Glide That road called Life often takes some seriously strange twists and turns as Lugnut Customs honcho Louie Isenberg will confirm. Recently he set out to smooth out that road from the past with a bike literally built with blood, sweat and tears…but also plenty of great memories. The bike is a composite of components that once were bolted onto Louie’s many previous choppers as well as pieces donated by friends and family, some no longer with us. In a way, the bike is a reincarnation, in part and spirit, of bikes that took Louie smokin’ tires down several forks in that proverbial road. CLICK HERE to read!    

    Some rides are better than others.  By Edge with photography by Marilyn Stemp The first order of business was to hustle down to the Harley-Davidson Ride-In Show. The show started off with a Monsoon hitting the Harley pavilion in the morning.  Who didn’t care? The Canadians! I guess if you live in the Winter Vortex even gale force winds and rain feels like a relief. That being said, our brethren from the North took most of the top spots. Bob Kay of Biker Pros was the event MC. Biker Pros also produced the trophies for the event; which were Harley-Davidson lids custom painted in the Lowbrow style. Each helmet was unique and were collectible awards prized by the winners. CLICK Here to Read!  

An elderly one-legged paraplegic has successfully ridden a vintage motorcycle from Botswana to Cape Town, lying on his stomach. Despite the extent of the physical ordeal for Dale Collett, his focus remained on children dying of terminal illnesses. Collett grew up on a sheep farm in the Karoo and was wounded in the Rhodesian war of independence. He explained: “I was paralysed in 1976 at the level T4, which is about level with your breastbone. I have suffered from many pressure sores over the years and I therefore drive my vehicle and motorcycle lying down. Read more

Sudco International offers an extensive product line of new original and replica replacement parts for classic Japanese motorcycles including Replacement Fittings and Fasteners, Head Studs, Bearings, Seals, Gasket Sets, Valve Train Components, Rod and Piston Assemblies, Electrical Components. Shown here is just one of the hard-to-find fittings they stock – a 1972-75 Kawasaki H2-750 Cylinder Head Bolt Kit. Whether you are just looking to keep your old bike well maintained and running right, or completing a full ground-up restoration, Sudco has all the correct OEM type replacement engine and chassis parts you need. Sudco also offers modern updates for your classic bike’s carburetion and ignitions system to make it run and perform even better than new. For additional information and to order, contact your local motorcycle parts dealer or Sudco direct. Dealers call Sudco for a copy of the Sudco Main Products Catalog featuring a compete line of stock replacement and high performance parts, including Keihin and Mikuni Carburetors, for dirt bikes, street bikes, ATVs and personal watercraft. The Catalog is also available digitally on their website. Sudco International, 2410 South Sequoia Drive, Compton CA 90220. Ph 1-310-637-8330 / www.Sudco.com.

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Motorcycle and Music Festival will now be giving its guests the opportunity to see The Pretty Reckless unleash wild stage antics and grungy hard rock songs on Friday, Aug. 8. Crowds can expect an onslaught of aggressive rock from the group including the hit song, “Heaven Knows,” currently No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts. The Pretty Reckless joins a star-studded lineup of bands to perform at the annual nine-day festival. Over 25 nationally known bands will take to the Chip’s main stage Aug. 1-9 including Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper, Florida Georgia Line, Train, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Zac Brown Band and many others. “When it comes to a great stage performance, The Pretty Reckless has the whole package,” says Sturgis Buffalo Chip President, Rod Woodruff. “Tremendous talent, intense energy, and an in-your-face attitude that will totally captivate the audience when they take the Chip’s stage this August. I’m really looking forward to excitement.” Passes for the Buffalo Chip’s 33rd annual Motorcycle and Music Festival are on sale now. All concerts are free with camping. For more information or to get passes to the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™, visit www.BuffaloChip.com or call (605) 347-9000.