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Drag Specialties® fairing mount mirrors offer a truly innovative appearance from the traditional handlebar-mounted mirrors. Designed specifically for H-D® batwing fairings, these mirrors mount just inside the inner fairing, while providing a wide range of adjustability. Available in a chrome finish, with glass measuring approximately 4 1/4” x 4”, comes with or without blind spot mirror, includes mounting hardware and sold in pairs. Fits 96-13 FLHX/H-D trike models and suggested retail for mirror without blind spot is $84.95 and mirror with blind spot mirror is $89.95. Slick in appearance with high-end quality, these fairing mount mirrors will make you stand out in the crowd. Contact your local Drag Specialties dealer for all your riding needs.  For more information, go to www.dragspecialties.com or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

  The new men’s FXRG Modular Helmet with Retractable Sun Shield (P/N 98244-13VM, $525) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line is engineered for ultimate comfort, versatility and protection. It’s built from advanced carbon fiber, aramid and fiberglass for strength and light weight, and shaped to be extremely quiet at highway speeds. The One-Touch Integrated tinted Sun Shield deploys or retracts quickly and easily, while the one-touch locking system optimizes modular convenience. Its Cool4Ever™ interior is lightweight, moisture-wicking, odor free and antibacterial. The helmet weighs 3.55 lbs., meets DOT requirements and is available in XS – 2XL sizes.     The FXRG Modular Helmet is available now at most Harley-Davidson dealerships.

Blast from the past.

I rode the Redemption for several weeks and several nasty observations became extremely clear.

Many of the custom production bikes that were made over the last 15 years are now experiencing electrical problems due to a variety of reasons. Bike owners can now go to a one-stop company for all of their electrical needs. Wire Plus produces a wide variety of power modules and wiring harnesses at the dealers and consumer's requests for all those "extinct" custom bikes. Each kit comes complete with Wire Plus' proven power module and switch control module configured to work with the ground input switches used on the factory bike. Their modules are submersible waterproof and very compact in size with harnesses that are engineered to be smaller than any other on the market. The lighting control module controls the operation of the front, rear turn signals, and provides load equalization and auto cancelling.  It also operates the rear turn signals as brake lights and running lights with one wire hook-up. Wire Plus' main focus is on the reliability of everything that they manufacture. Power Control Module Wire Plus' pre-assembled wiring harnesses are designed for bikes with and without stock or aftermarket ignitions, electric or kick start and can be used with or without turn signals and a variety of other options. These mid-frame harnesses are for completely rewiring any manufacturers bikes including older Harleys. Replacement modules and wiring harnesses are available for the following bikes:  * American Iron Horse * American Performance Cycle/APC * Apollo Choppers * Big Dog * Brass Balls Choppers * CCI Kit Bikes * Confederate * Covington Cycle City * Create A Custom Cycle * Custom Works * DD Customs * Eagle * Echelon * Ecosse * Edmondson Custom Built * Hellbound Steel Motorcycles/HBS * Legends * Minneapolis Custom Cycles * Ness Bikes * Orange County Choppers * Paramount Custom Cycles * Patriot *

“Best Ink” is casting tattoo artists for the next season of the show.  Season 3 of “Best Ink” is casting tattoo artists who are true creatives in the field.  Past seasons of the show have featured self-taught portrait artists, strong and competitive women fighting for recognition in a male-dominated field and vibrant rule-breakers who learned the art as a way of escape.  The series follows a group of artists competing for a chance at reality show fame, plus the grand prize of $100,000 and a cover story in a tattoo magazine. To apply online, please visit: http://www.bmpcasting.com:16080/casting/bi2/.  This year, casting producers for “Best Ink” are also visiting select cities around the country, looking for innovative and entertaining cast members: ·         May 1: Tampa, FL and Richmond, VA ·         May 2: Los Angeles, CA ·         May 4: Philadelphia, PA ·         May 8: Portland, OR ·         May 11: Boston, MA ·         May 15: New Orleans, LA

Don’t miss this one!

Pilgrim Studios, the folks that bring you Fast N Loud" and "American Chopper" on Discovery Channel, is searching for people interested in participating in a trans-formative, new custom motorcycle show featuring the innovative work of Zach Ness, talented grandson of legendary builder, Arlen Ness. They are currently interviewing motorcycle enthusiasts In CA, NV AZ & TX who want to have Zach locate, build and customize their dream motorcycle on the show! It's obviously a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a custom Zach Ness Motorcycle! Buyer funds will be matched on the show ($10-15k). If you've always envisioned yourself on a custom Street Tracker, stripped-down Bobber, Café Racer or badass Bagger- call these guys today; they will also consider your current ride for jaw-dropping custom modifications.  Call Kim Clevenger, Pilgrim Studios, 818-478-4742, kclevenger@pilgrimstudios.com

The NYPD's Community Affairs Bureau provides information to help prevent theft and crime happening to you. Motorcycles are an attractive item for thieves. National statistics show only 3 in 10 stolen motorcycles will be recovered and returned to their owners. The rest end up on the black market, stripped and/or sold for spare parts.    It takes seconds to hoist a motorcycle into a van and take off. In 2011 New York had 1,460 motorcycle thefts, but if you follow these basic tips you help yourself or a friend avoid becoming a victim of motorcycle theft: • Lock your ignition and remove the key. National statistics show most bike thefts occur when the ignition is shut off, but not locked. • Lock the forks or disk brakes with locks that have large, brightly colored tags. • If traveling with other riders, lock motorcycles together when not in use. • If riding alone, lock your bike to a secure, stationary object that can't be easily dismantled. • Add an audible alarm to your motorcycle. • When traveling and spending the night at a hotel, locate an outdoor security camera and park your bike in the camera's view. If this is not possible, park your bike close to your room. • Keep an eye on your bike. When parking at a public event, check your motorcycle periodically, especially right after leaving your bike. • If parking in a garage, block your bike with automobiles, close the garage door and make sure it is locked. • Don't store your title in your bike's storage compartment, tank bag or saddlebag. The safest place for your title is at home. • Uniquely mark and then photograph your bike. If thieves take your bike, note its unique markings to law enforcement using the photos you have

Harley-Davidson will sponsor the Top Fuel class at the Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  Harley-Davidson will offer a $5,000 Top Fuel purse with payouts of $2,500 for the winner, $1,250 for the runner-up, and $625 for semi-finalists. As a presenting sponsor, Harley-Davidson will also have a presence at the track, with motorcycle and Part & Accessories product displays and other activities. “Joining the WMDRA at the Sturgis Nationals expands Harley-Davidson’s commitment to support grassroots drag racers with great Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts, consistent payouts, and the opportunity to showcase motorcycle drag racing at the largest motorcycle rally in the country,” said Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Kris Schoonover. “We’re very excited to partner with the WMDRA and support its efforts to renew the ‘Rally and Races’ spirit at the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.” “We are honored to welcome Harley-Davidson to our family of supporters,” said WMDRA President Sandra Alberti.  “This sponsorship shows the Motor Company’s attention and dedication to our sport and is another example of the strong value of association with motorcycle drag racing.” WMDRA racing is scheduled for August 5, 6 and 7 at Sturgis Dragway, located at 20523 Hwy 79, just off Hwy 34 between the Full Throttle and Buffalo Chip. A full schedule of activities will be posted on the WMDRA and Sturgis Rally websites.