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J&P Cycles has an enormous selection of tires from the top tire brands to fit every rider’s need. J&P Cycles works hard to give you the industry’s lowest tire prices and widest selection on Dunlop, Metzeler, Avon, Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Shinko, Continental, Duro, Coker, IRC and Kenda tires, to name a few. J&P Cycles also carries a wide variety of Motorcycle Tire Tools for the garage or the open road. Whether you are looking for tire pressure monitoring systems, mini air compressors, inner tubes, rim strips or valve stem caps, J&P Cycles has the selection of products that you’re looking for.     Advertisement

A new feature of the Performance Machine website, the PM Garage is the perfect virtual garage for you to visit when you want to dream a little about making your bike unique with PM Stuff. We invite you to come on in and get started filling your shelves with PM parts to build your dream bike.   Advertisement

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® announces it will reveal its official 2014 Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes Victory motorcycle and matching Epiphone guitar for the first time during the upcoming Daytona Bike Week in Daytona, FL. The highly anticipated annual sweepstakes is a chance for one Buffalo Chip fan to ride off on a Ness-customized Victory Motorcycle, complete with a matching Les Paul Studio Epiphone Guitar. The Victory Motorcycle factory display at the Daytona International Speedway will showcase the bike and guitar March 8-16, and rally-goers are encouraged to stop by the free display to register for this-after prize package. No purchase is necessary to win this bike and guitar. One must simply register to win. Those unable to visit the Daytona Victory display may register online at www.BuffaloChip.com. The Buffalo Chip will award the bike and guitar to the sweepstakes winner during its annual Motorcycle and Music Festival this August. “It’s not every day you get to give away a custom bike and a guitar,” says Brian Kirkendall, Marketing Director for Victory Motorcycles. “To see the look on the lucky person’s face when they win — it’s one of the coolest things ever.” The winner of the Sturgis Rider Sweepstakes will take home his or her very own 2014 Victory Cross Country® 8-Ball customized by renowned builder, Cory Ness of Arlen Ness Enterprises. The bike is chock full of distinctive custom Ness parts and unique features. “This year’s bike is loaded up with the best of the best from Arlen Ness,” exclaims builder, Cory Ness. “We started at the front with our new Beveled 23” billet wheel, 6 degree raked trees and a 23” Ness front fender.  We added some Ness ape hanger handlebars and Fusion grips to give the bike some additional attitude.  We also stretched the tank to accept the custom leather seat from Le Pera. 

Hey, if you’ve had enough main street action in Daytona, keep in mind that there’s serious motorcycle racing going on too. Do yourself a favor and check out the action over at the speedway. More info on race schedules here. Don’t miss another Bikernet update and click below to sign up for your daily email from us.

Senators from New Hampshire, Wisconsin and West Virginia have introduced legislation to end federal funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints. The bill introduced on Wednesday is sponsored by New Hampshire’s senators — Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Kelly Ayotte — along with Wisconsin Republican Ron Johnson and West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin. The bill would prohibit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from issuing grants to states to set up checkpoints where motorcycle riders are targeted by police to check that their vehicles meet state standards for noise, tire condition and other requirements. The senators argue that the checkpoints are discriminatory, and they note that motorcycle riders already are subject to state registration, inspection, licensing and helmet laws and must stop at sobriety check points like all other drivers.

    Next stop – the Twilight Zone! by Algie That’s it, that’s it, and that’s it, I guess that’s it. I have had it up to my ears with S.O.A. and the way people think it is real. People it is a show, on TV, for TV, what part of this do you not get? I can see if you like the show, but to think it is ANYTHING like what bikers do is nuts! This show was created for entertainment. I have had too many people and things happen to not open my font and type my piece. Read MORE

    Sun, Sand, Bikes and Babes, Daytona is the place to be Hey, This news is gang busters with reports from Daytona, watch your bike, Bike Week, but lots of reports about legislation. It’s all nuts. Imagine if we could shift the definition away from Law Makers to Supporters of Freedom and Education. We could accomplish so much more and still be free, avoid corruption, control freaks, and jails. Amazing. Let’s hit the news and then join a motorcycle rights organization. Click to read!  

Klock Werks will be located in the J&P Cycles lot at Destination Daytona, and will have Flare™ Windshields for most HD models in stock ready for you to test ride, and buy. Just ride up to our big black truck, and we’ll help you find the Flare that works best for you and your bike. FREE INSTALLATION! Most HD models in stock and ready to install, including 8.5” tint and dark smoke styles for your new 2014 FLH! NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY FOR FLARE WINDSHIELD DEMO RIDES/INSTALLATION – First Come First Served! Advertisement

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For a lot of us, the coming Spring means the start of riding season, and being prepared involves more than simply starting the bike and picking a destination. Having an idea of basic maintenance and the key elements of getting your motorcycle ready for Spring can help you have a great experience when the opportunity to ride presents itself. Watch as Patrick, from J&P Cycles, runs down the steps you can take to ensure this riding season is better than the last! Then browse our customers’ favorite picks below for bike maintenance and Spring riding. J&P Cycle has great tips to get your bike back on the road This spring! Advertisement