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Having completed its fourth consecutive season in AMA Pro Road Racing, the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series has consistently produced some of the closest and most thrilling race action in the paddock, thanks to a format that places emphasis on rider talent and racecraft. The spec format of the Harley-Davidson Series based on the Harley-Davidson XR1200 motorcycle not only maintains a level playing field for its competitors, but with a rules package that is restricted to minimal modifications, it also remains the most affordable class to compete in at the national level. As teams and riders make their plans for the upcoming season, Vance & Hines is pleased to announce that the Harley-Davidson Series will see an increase in prize money payout to $16,500 per race with a $22,500 Championship fund. “The increased prize money support from Harley-Davidson and Vance & Hines along with our cost-controlled structure will especially help the smaller teams make the grid every weekend, and most importantly to be competitive out there, said Vance & Hines Chairman, Terry Vance. “This is an exciting class, and a lot of people in the paddock have come to see that now.” Consummate veteran Steve Rapp, clinched his first AMA Pro national title winning the 2013 championship in the Harley-Davidson Series, saying “I’ve really enjoyed racing the XR1200 over this past season. It’s a great class with a great group of riders, and I’m really looking forward to doing it again in 2014.”

MidAmerica Motorcycles Antique Motorcycle Auction and Races will be featuring 600 Rare Antique and Classic Motorcycles with Special Guests of Honor, Jean Davidson and Jon Davidson Oeflein, Harley-Davidson Family Historians. This will take place Thursday, Jan. 9, 5 p.m. Children’s Hospital Benefit Dinner Auction featuring guests of honor Jean Davidson and Jon Davidson Oeflein, the granddaughter of Harley founder, Walter Davidson and her son sharing intimate stories from their new book Harley- Davidson Family Memories; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. auction of 75 premium vintage and collectible motorcycles. Buffet tickets are $85; auction-only tickets are $15. Friday, Jan. 10, 8 a.m. Preview 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Auction of 300 vintage and collectible motorcycles; 7:30 p.m. Championship Indoor Short Track Series. Admission is $15 for single-day auction pass and $20 for flat track races. Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. auction of 225 vintage and collectible motorcycles; 7:30 p.m. Championship Indoor Short Track Series. Admission is $15 for single-day auction pass and $20 for flat track races. Location: South Point Hotel, Spa and Casino and Exhibit Hall; 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South; Las Vegas, Nevada 89183 Bidders can register in advance, onsite, over the phone or online by visiting www.MidAmericaAuctions.com.

Mikuni American’s latest Mikuni Carburetor Products Catalog features their complete line of Aftermarket Performance Carburetors, Accessories, Replacement Parts and Tuning Components for Racing, Street Motorcycles, Off-Road Dirt Bike, ATV, Snowmobile and Personal Watercraft applications. The full-color 36-page Catalog covers Mikuni HSR, HS and RS and Flatslide, TM Flatslide, VM Round Slide, BN and Super BN Watercraft Carburetors and Pulse Fuel Pumps. Included are complete Replacement Parts Lists of each Carburetor Type with Exploded View Drawings. The complete Mikuni Carburetor Products Catalog is available for easy web browser viewing, as well as downloading in PDF and JPG format on the www.MikuniPower.com website. You’ll also find Mikuni Tuning Manuals, and a list of Mikuni Product Distributors worldwide to assist both Dealers and Customers. Customers should contact their local dealer to order Mikuni Carburetors and Parts, and for Mikuni Carburetor service and tuning needs.  Dealers can get a copy of the printed Mikuni Catalog by contacting their Mikuni distributor. Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324 / www.MikuniPower.com

Leader Motorcycle Products now offers a power option for GPS, phone, iPod and more. What’s great about this new product is that you can start very simple, or expand as you need to. Run power from your motorcycle battery to your GPS, phone or other device! hanges the 12V SAE automotive standard to the 5V @1.0A USB standard. With less bulk than a lighter plug (just slightly bigger than a USB memory stick), the power adapter has a water and vibration resistant connection and requires no soldering or splicing of your wiring harness—it plugs right into a battery charging plug Click here to find out more.   Advantages over a cigarette lighter: less bulky and more streamline, more vibration resistant, more water resistant, nothing else to buy, less connection points, no cables, fits in your pocket, lighter weight, easy set up. Click here to find out more. Advertisement

          J&P Cycles has a wide collection of motorcycle-themed 2014 calendars for you. Hit the photo above to shop now. Advertisement

The Local Motors Cruiser is a modern take on a classic bicycle. It was designed by a member of the Local Motors community, and is a product of true co-creation and vehicle innovation. Local Motors has recently completed a crowdfunding campaign that’s helped them raise the $50,000 they needed to further their project and start producing their unique cycles. Cruisers will have a MSRP of $3,799. Electric Local Motors Cruiser The zero-emissions Electric Cruiser can travel 20+ miles on a single, fully-charged battey set (up to 40 miles with a second battery), features a Brushless DC – 500W 36V rear wheel drive hub motor with regenerative braking, and in the current configuration is projected to cost less than $0.01 per mile to operate. Whether in the city or a suburban neighborhood, the Electric Cruiser will give you an awesome vintage look with a modern, eco-friendly twist. The Gas-Powered Local Motors Cruiser The gas-powered version of the Cruiser features a Honda GXH50 49cc 4-stroke air-cooled motor with 2.0 lb-ft torque at 450 rpm, can travel up to 70 miles on just one tank of gas, and gets approximately 150/mpg. With a max speed of 34 miles per hour, the gas-powered Cruiser maintains the feel of a classic board track racer; from the iconic styling, to the riding posture, to the custom-tuned throat resonant stainless exhaust. Inspired by the board track racers popular in the early 1900’s, the modernization of this bicycle style breathes efficiency into its classic design. The frame and exhaust are constructed of high quality, hand-welded 4130 Chromoly. Leather accents and strap reinforcements, including a high-quality Brooks B17 saddle in Honey with Black Rails, accompanied by a classic Quad-coil springer front-end, battery powered 1200 Lumen Cree XML T6 head torch, and hand-laced wheels with vintage, smooth riding side wall tires, add

    PLAYOFFS SUNDAY POST FOR Sunday, January 5, 2014 Everything BUT Football Sunday Post Upgraded BikeMaster® O- ring chain offers not only the industry’s best value-price but also the highest durability, Finally a funnel with a visible hopper with capacity increments from BikeMaster®, A Cult Motorcycle >From India Takes On the World, a Celebration of Life for Bud at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum on March 1, Polaris Industries Inc. Announces Organizational Changes, Get the OFFICIAL 2014 BIKE WEEK iPhone App Today, New Girl in the Cantina – Pamela Rocks Philly, Lights, Camera, Action – Road King Bike Shoot by Jack McIntyre in Baggers, Tons of Jokes, Girls, Girls and more Girls and much more. CLICK TO READ CANTINA MEMBERS ONLY.  Not a Cantina Member?  You are missing SO MUCH! Join today!

    A RoadKing that gets the girls Photos By Jack Mcintyre, Text by Richard Kranzler Every once in awhile things just fall together or fall apart, One minute you are sitting in your studio looking at your schedule wondering what the hell you are going to do for the day. Then the next you are scrambling for a Bike to shoot because some cute little brunette shows up at your studio wanting to earn a few bucks for a cheeseburger and a beer. SEE MORE

For the six straight year, Hot Leathers has partnered with The Buffalo Chip to commemorate The Chip’s 33 years of “The Best Party Anywhere”. To commemorate the 2014 rally Hot Leathers has come up with fresh designs that are synonymous with Buffalo Chip brand. Their wide range of apparel allows campers and fans the opportunity to have a little bit of the Chip all year round. Hot Leathers has again created the latest fashionable, scorching-hot shirts, caps, pins, patches, and accessories with the Chip logo and unique graphics for 2014. Designs and styles are available to fit every taste, size and personal sense of style, so there’s something for everyone. Riders who wish to share their love of the Chip but can’t make it to Sturgis this year can order unique 2014 products online here http://www.hotleathers.com/buffalo-chip.aspx

Brass Balls Cycles partners with Rebel Rock Racing to compete in the Continental Sports Car Challenge. Headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida, the Rebel Rock Racing team is founded by Grammy Award winner and music producer Jim Jonsin and is one of the top CTSCC racingteams evolving in one of the most competitive endurance racing series in North America. When he is not writing songs and producing music albums, working for his Rebel Rock record label, Jonsin is an active player in the motorsports industry where he manages his own Rebel Rock Racing team and drives his own race car since 2011. Brass Balls Cycles & Rebel Rock Racing are teaming up to support Pros4vets through our love of motor sports and motorcycling. Brass Balls Cycles  are building a bike that will tour most of the Continental Sports Car Challenge races and be seen by thousands of fans. At the conclusion of the race season, the bike will be auctioned with all proceeds going to Pros 4 Vets.