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Editors Note: Josh Schmit is a HD and Metric E-Tech at J&P Cycles, and has been with the company for 10 years. In his 10 years of assisting customers with their rides, he has received some pretty interesting feedback. Recently, he received one such piece and was so captivated by the story, he had to share. aEver wonder why does customer XXXXX851 order part number 330-066 (Red lens glass OEM 68090-47) off and on at various times throughout the year, and on occasion four at a time? At present count I have gone through and used a dozen of them, and still planning on getting a few more!…No! It is not due to rear end accidents. This was the start of a letter I received a short time ago from Ron LaCount of Marysville, Wash. Needless to say it grabbed my attention. As I continued my reading, I was pulled in by this interesting character. A Navy Veteran who served 21 years in our great military, Ron left the service with the rank of Chief. After that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and needed to find an outlet for not only coping, but also home therapy. That’s when he began taking new, spare and old parts and making great creations. I wanted to share some of Ron’s creations and projects, so you can enjoy them also. These photos were passed from person- to-person and from department-to-department. You can see the imagination and creativity it takes to make these one-of-a-kind items. As you can see, he uses new items purchased from J&P Cycles as well as old worn out, unique parts he gets from his own pile and from friends and family. He has also recently found an interest in leather work, and to me it looks great! You can see […]

Alexian Lien, the man who was dragged from his SUV and beaten by a group of bikers following a harrowing chase in Manhattan last summer has filed a legal notice. He intends to sue New York City over the attack. Videos of the chase and the subsequent beating made international news after going viral on the internet. Prosecutors say an off-duty police detective was among the bikers who pursued and beat Alexian Lien after a confrontation on the West Side Highway. The New York Post reports that Lien filed a formal “notice of claim” against the city on Dec. 24. It accuses the police department of failing to properly train officers. A spokeswoman for the city’s Legal Department said it would defend the claim if it proceeds to a full lawsuit.

    One of the largest motorcycle swap meets in the country. The Colorado Motorcycle Expo (formerly known as the Colorado Motorcycle Show & Swap) returns to the National Western Complex in Denver on February 1st & 2nd, 2014. The Expo features one of the largest motorcycle swap meets in the country, with over 800 booths. There is also a Custom Motorcycle show with about 125 bikes, a large motorcycle museum, and lots of live entertainment. The Expo covers about 300,000 square feet of indoor space. This is the motorcycle event of the year in the West and people come from hundreds of miles away. You never know who you’ll see. Last year, Happy from Sons of Anarchy showed up and wasn’t even scheduled. Sonny Barger has also attended in years past. This year Danny the Count Koker from the History Channel’s Counting Cars series will be there with his band, Count’s 77. He will also be doing a meet and greet with fans. On both Saturday and Sunday there’s a motorcycle stunt show with Hollywood stuntman, Monte Perlin and his Globe of Death. Also, on Saturday don’t miss the 2014 Miss CME Bikini Contest. Show hours are 9am- 7pm on Saturday and 9am- 4pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for a one day pass and $20 for a weekend pass. All events and attractions are included in your ticket price. For more information go to www.ColoradoMotorcycleExpo.com  

Join all the dealers that have already registered for the 14th Annual V-Twin Expo. Click here to register FREE! 

Performance Machine Introduces the “Vintage Caliper” Performance Machine has brought our modern braking technology to one of the original calipers that put us on the map for American made HD braking systems back in the seventies. The new Vintage caliper gets its braking power from PM’s proven 4-piston internals, but we’ve taken the styling cues from our original Dual Action Cast caliper. The reminiscent, CNC-machined fins give the caliper its vintage style while keeping the caliper cool and providing optimal braking power with no flex. The precision machined PM logo around the accent bolt and centrally located banjo are the finishing touches to a true classic. The Vintage caliper is available in Chrome, Black Ops, and the latest addition to our finish offering, Machine Ops. Designed with the Vintage Caliper in mind, Machine Ops features a combination of our innovative Ops treatment and our stunning machine finish covered with bright clear ano for a vintage look that is durable and easy to care for. Accent bolts are available in chrome and black, red and blue ano. pricing starts at $429.95 for 1984 and up applications. Advertisement

Samson is proud to present the very first aftermarket slip on muffler for the 2014 Indian Chief Classic, Indian Chief Vintage and Indian Chieftain! These new 4” Longtail Mufflers have been road tested and provide a deep, rich and throaty tone while keeping the vintage look and feel of the nostalgic Indian. These new mufflers come with baffles installed and allow your new 2014 Indian’s engine to breathe freely in order to release that additional power of its 111 cubic inch motor. Features and Benefits Produces more horsepower and torque Improves gas mileage Installer Friendly Awesome Deep Tone Exclusive Show Quality Quad Chrome Finish Heavy duty construction to prevent discoloration Improved Airflow Limited 1 year warranty MSRP $799.99 Check out Samson Exhaust’s entire 2014 product line at www.SamsonUSA.com by clicking on the banner below. Contact them directly at 888-572-6766, Samson Exhaust, 1151 Industry Road, Sturgis, SD, 57785. Advertisement

Abbott House is celebrating their 75th Anniversary with the South Dakota premiere of the award winning documentary film “Why We Ride” on Thursday, January 30, at Logan Luxury Theatres in Mitchell, SD, to support the launch of their third Helping with Horsepower™ bike rebuild program designed to teach life skills to the girls at Abbott House. “Why We Ride” is an inspiring documentary film that shares the passion of motorcycle riding and shows the camaraderie of the friends and families who ride together. It’s a celebration of the motorcycling community, as told by racers, riders, pioneers, and parents involved in the sport, including Mitchell’s own Brian and Laura Klock, their daughters Erika and Karlee, and Abbott House! The Helping with Horsepower™ bike rebuild program is shown in the film. The program provides 40 Abbott House girls, ages 7-17, new hands-on problem-solving skills as they design, repair, and customize a damaged motorcycle. It assists girls in attaining greater self-confidence and moves them to more action and success. The focus of the program is to impart important life lessons, including: You can repair and rebuild anything in your life with the right tools and inspiration. “The Helping with Horsepower™ program has significant impact on the Abbott House girls and staff,” said Eric Klooz, director of the Abbott House, Mitchell, SD. “As the girls learn the various types and uses of wrenches and how to remove motorcycle parts, our girls also learn about perseverance, team work, and problem solving. It is truly amazing to see the pride, confidence and self-esteem generated by the program.” Klooz said. “Join us in the celebration of life and transformative nature of motorcycles at the “Why We Ride” premiere and Helping with Horsepower™ Launch Party,” said Laura Klock, VP of Klock Werks and Helping with Horsepower™ founder. “We

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® announces that Lynyrd Skynyrd has now locked in their performance night for the venue’s annual Motorcycle and Music Festival. The legendary Southern rock band will command the stage on Sunday, Aug. 3,2014 during the Buffalo Chip’s nine-day concert series and motorcycle rally. Passes are available now at www.buffalochip.com. Lynyryd Skynyrd is often credited with the creation and popularization of the Southern rock music genre. The band blends together gritty blues-based rock and traditional country undertones, employing lyrics that celebrate the values, dreams and excesses of the Southern working-class. “Lynyrd Skynyrd’s patriotic hits have now served as the anthem to multiple generations of freedom-loving campers who have stayed at the Chip over the past 33 years,” says Rod Woodruff, president of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “It will be an amazing night as they continue to celebrate 40 years of performing the world’s most-loved rock n’ roll on the Chip’s stage.” Fans can expect to hear plenty of Skynyrd’s universally known hit songs during their Buffalo Chip performance, including “SweetAlabama,” “Saturday Night Special,” “You Got That Right,” “What’s Your Name,” “Smokestack Lightning,” “Simple Man,” “They Call Me the Breeze,” “Gimme Three Steps” and, of course, “Freebird. The 33rd annual Motorcycle and Music Festival will deliver nine days of non-stop entertainment Aug. 1-9, 2014. Over 20 live bands will take to the Buffalo Chip’s main stage during the festival, including both Lynyrd Skynyrd and the previously announced performance from country superstars, Florida Georgia Line, on Wed, Aug. 6. More band announcements will be coming throughout the year. Camping passes are on sale now and all concerts are free with camping. For more information or to get your passes, visit www.BuffaloChip.com or call (605) 347-9000.

John Penton “Five Days Down” painting by artist Tom Fritz to be revealed at OC Sports Grill today In conjunction with the production of the upcoming film PENTON: The John Penton Story, legendary motorsports fine artist Tom Fritz has completed his latest work, showcasing none other than John Penton himself. The 20″ x 30″ painting titled Five Days Down will be officially unveiled at the OC Sports Grill, near Angel Stadium of Anaheim, on Friday evening, January 17, in concurrence with the Legends & Heroes event celebrating 40 Years of Supercross  Five Days Down was commissioned by the film’s producers as part of a rewards program for the Kickstarter.com campaign that provided funding for the production. Giclées and prints will be given to select backers of the film. The painting will also be for available for purchase in spring 2014. As for the grand masterpiece – the original Frtiz painting – an auction date will soon be announced. “It was an honor to work with Tom Fritz on this project, tied in with our film,” said Todd Huffman, the film’s director and producer at Pipeline Digital Media (PDM). “I have always admired Tom’s work, and it’s simply breathtaking to see how he depicted John Penton on canvas.” “I love painting motorcycles and particularly, heroes of mine. John Penton is one of those,” commented artist Tom Fritz. “It was a pleasure to capture the determination, grit and beauty of John riding at the ISDE on a motorcycle bearing his own name.” After the unveiling of the painting with John Penton’s son, Jack, on hand, a short behind-the-scenes video featuring Tom Fritz working on the painting will be shown. Those present during the unveiling at the OC Sports Grill in Anaheim will also receive a limited edition postcard portraying Five Days Down.

Congratulations to Jimmy and Sandra of Indian Head, MD, winners of the 2014 Timonium Motorcycle Show TWO WHEEL WEDDING CONTEST. Join the happy couple as they are legally wed at the Timonium Motorcycle Show, on the Fast Lane Biker Magazine Stage in the South Hall, Friday, Feb. 7th, at 7 p.m. courtesy of R&R Events