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This really has nothing to do with motorcycles, but we thought we'd mention this, unless your significant other already scooped you on this, from having seen it onTMZ or People.   Custom motorcycle builder Jesse James and Alexis DeJoria, a pro-drag racer and daughter of entrepreneur John Paul DeJoria, were married Sunday in Malibu. Continue reading

American Motorcycle Specialties, USA announced today it has revamped its original line of Comfort Max Gel Pads to offer today’s riders’ unparalleled comfort on any bike, or any style of riding. The very popular and innovative tail bone notch is now included on all five sizes. Additionally, a thick layer of soft contouring memory foam covers the molded gel on top, and a second layer of firm memory foam covers the bottom. This new ”dual-density foam” covered gel provides a new ultimate in rider comfort.  At the core of the Comfort Max Gel Pad is an advanced Viscoelastic molded gel used in medical and sports applications, plus a top and bottom layer of memory foam that contours the rider, eliminating pressure points or “Hot Spots” which can cause rider discomfort. In addition, the memory foam/gel sandwich combination absorbs vibration, small bumps and road irregularities. The addition of a Sheepskin cover offers the highest level of comfort available, priceless for long distance rides. It softly conforms to your shape and eliminates localized pressure. Genuine Sheepskin covers provide increased comfort and allow air to circulate, virtually eliminating perspiration in hot weather and providing warmth in cold weather. The Sheepskin wool cover is soft and resilient. Its fibers breathe, acting like a natural thermostat for your body, keeping you perfectly comfortable regardless of the weather.  Comfort Max Gel Pads also feature a unique, maximum grip bottom. This rubberized surface prevents the pad from sliding off the seat and also comes with a removable strap. Comfort Max Gel Pads are available in five sizes to fit any seating application and come with a 30-day no hassle return policy. The molded gel is guaranteed a lifetime.  Comfort Max Gel Pads are priced from $69.95 to $129.95  For additional details call (800) 710-7237 Or online at:

  It's packed full of Daytona Broken Spoke images from Rogue, One state honored freedom and changed their helmet law. DUI regs are reviewed, Sons of Anarchy, new season is coming, and we have lots of comment from Bikernet Readers. And of course, the girls of the Broken Spoke shine.   Don't miss it: 

Black leather jackets rubbed elbows with red tailored blazers Saturday, March 23, as the Donnie Smith Bike Show and the Mary Kay Career Conference rumbled into town and parked themselves next to each other at the St. Paul RiverCentre. The result: An only-in- St. Paul sight of guys in Hells Angels jackets sipping their noontime beers in the RiverCentre lobby next to dozens of cosmetics saleswomen queuing up for buffalo chicken wraps and turkey artichoke paninis. It's not the first time custom motorcycles and makeup have shared neighboring venue spaces at the RiverCentre. The Donnie Smith Bike Show, which is in its 26th year and drawing about 17,000 participants, is always held in late March. Continue reading

    Two men from Ashland, Ky. have been found guilty of participating in a motorcycle theft ring. A jury in U.S. District Court in London, Ky. convicted Richard Meade, 65, and Mark Justice, 53, of conspiracy to engage in money laundering by illegally transferring the ownership of stolen motorcycles, possession of motorcycles with altered vehicle identification (VIN) numbers, and illegally transferring ownership titles of stolen motorcycles. A third defendant, George Ferguson, 64, on trial for the conspiracy charge, was acquitted. Prosecutors said Meade and Justice sold approximately 30 motorcycles out of car lots in Ashland. They sold the motorcycles for between $13,000 and $15,000 apiece. Justice and Meade participated in a conspiracy in which co-defendant Robert Jason Chapman of Cincinnati coordinated trips with others to motorcycle rallies in South Carolina, South Dakota and Florida. At these events, Chapman and others stole motorcycles and brought them to Kentucky to sell. Chapman previously admitted that he and a co-defendant removed parts of the stolen motorcycles and replaced them with aftermarket parts bearing different vehicle identification numbers (VIN). He then registered the stolen motorcycles with the new VIN numbers in Kentucky. Meade and Justice then took some of the newly registered motorcycles and sold them. The FBI and Kentucky State Police identified nearly 200 victims in this case including the original motorcycle owners and insurance companies. Six other people previously pleaded guilty to their roles in the case. Meade and Justice are scheduled to be sentenced July 24, 2013. They face up to 20 years in prison on the illegal transfer of ownership titles charge and the conspiracy charge. Possessing motorcycles with altered VIN numbers carries a maximum 10 year penalty. The jury reached the verdict Tuesday night after approximately 3 hours of deliberations following more than three weeks of trial.

If you’re installing a custom tank on your 2000-up Softail or Road King , or just about any Chopper or Custom using the stock style switch, you’re going to want to get your hands on one of these slick IGNITION SWITCH RELOCATORS. Manufactured by Master Builder, Dave Perewitz, the flawlessly machined and chrome plated bracket allows you to position your stock ignition switch at the factory horn bracket. This means you can retain your stock wiring and eliminate the headaches that can arise when wiring an aftermarket switch. The Perewitz IGNITION SWITCH RELOCATOR is precision fabricated from steel plate, installs in minutes and retails for just $89.95. For complete details call 508-697-3595. Check all the latest Perewitz products and happenings at www.perewitz.com 

Looks daunting, but the Tail Gunner made it easy.

Roaring Toyz, located in Sarasota, FL has recently hired V-Twin Marketing as their first agency of record to handle the introduction of their new product line. Robert Fisher, President and Founder of Roaring Toyz stated, “We chose V-Twin Marketing to help market our brand new line of billet parts and accessories to the Harley and the metric cruiser markets…both new market segments for us.” “We feel confident in their 30+ years of “product branding” experience in the motorcycle industry as well as the many contacts that they have established over the years and look forward to working with V-Twin Marketing”, Fisher added. For the past decade, Roaring Toyz has been a leader in the world of custom sportbikes, building parts that define quality and the cutting edge of style. Roaring Toyz has several CNC machines and the shop can produce virtually any part imaginable. “We feel confident in this first series of moves that will take our business forward and we look forward to working with V-Twin Marketing on the marketing and branding of our new product line as well as in the development of future products”, Fisher added.  You’ve seen custom Roaring Toyz sportbikes on TV shows like “Superbikes!” and “Metric Revolution” and in dozens of magazines—including “Super Streetbike” and “2Wheel Tuner” and his customers hail from all over the world. Recording artist Ludacris, boxing champion Jeff Lacy and Tampa Bay Buccaneer Michael Pittman are among the notable customers who have Roaring Toyz rides. Roaring Toyz has had a long standing relationship with Kawasaki after being contracted to build two custom ZX-14s for a yearlong tour. They were so please with the results; Fisher has continued customizing bikes for Kawasaki for the past 8 years. He most recently designed products for both flagship bikes introducing Kawasaki’s new ZX-6R as

  Original Equipment on the 2013 CVO™ Breakout model, cast-aluminum Turbine Custom Wheels (P/N 43300047 Front, P/N 40900057 rear; $799.95 each) feature 21 spokes which extend to the edge of the rim, creating the illusion of a larger wheel diameter. These wheels are meticulously polished and chrome plated for maximum reflective effect. Complete the look with Turbine Custom Floating Brake Rotors (P/N 41500070 Front, P/N 41500069 Rear; $249.95 each) and a Turbine Billet Sprocket (P/N 42200007, $399.95). Installation requires the separate purchase of a model-specific wheel installation kit, sprocket hardware and brake rotor-specific hardware.

MGS Custom Bikes is proud to announce that for a limited time, you can buy their new Stage 1 Performance Package at a special intro price for only $1,089.00! Most exhaust systems cost that much, but at MGS Custom Bikes, you’ll get a set of their True Dual high performance exhausts as well as a programmable tuner and high velocity air intake. MGS True Duals exhaust systems come complete with head pipe, heat shield, muffler, baffles, all mounting hardware, choice of tips (chrome extra) and two threaded o2 sensor ports with plugs for complete universal fitment of ALL 1995 to 2013 Harley-Davidson FL Touring models. Made of 16-gauge steel, stepped head pipes, full-coverage heat shields and massive 4-inch mufflers with a billet tip that produces a deep, rich rumble, this exhaust has been Dyno-developed by MGS to produce more horsepower and torque than the competition. In most cases a 15% gain at the rear wheel and an average increase of 12+ foot pounds of torque were enjoyed on a stock FL model Harley-Davidson. Better results have been achieved, but are not ordinary. These new True Duals are available in black ceramic or chrome with your choice of three different style tips. This Stage I kit also includes a Dyno Jet Fuel Tuner to help ensure optimum engine efficiency. This Tuner features a powerful range of fuel adjustments, it allows for individual cylinder tuning, the ability to download Power Commander V maps, and it will store ten maps which can be switched right on the Tuner unit. Other Benefits of the MGS Micro Tuner include: • Very small and easy to mount (1/2 the size of a Dyno Jet PC-V) • The software allows you to easily pinpoint the specific area you want to adjust. • Features easy to use software