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Free Interactive App for iOS and Android Smartphones Now Lets Users Rev the All-New Upcoming Indian Engine and Experience the New Heart and Legendary Soul of Indian Motorcycle Indian Motorcycle, the original American motorcycle company, today announced the availability of its enhanced “Indian Rides” mobile app, featuring new interactive functionality that allows fans of the brand to actively engage with the all-new Indian Motorcycle Company. The must-have, rich media app made its public debut in January at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City with the help of celebrity Mike Wolfe, from Antique Archeology and creator of the HISTORY Channel’s “American Pickers” series. The updated app is free of charge and is available for download effective immediately for both Android™ and iOS smartphones  The “Indian Rides” app now reveals the sound of the upcoming engine – which was designed from the ground up to capture the spirit of Indian Motorcycle. It features an interactive graphical image of a motorcycle throttle and starter switch, allowing users to simulate starting the historic new engine. Leveraging the smartphone’s gyroscopic sensor, the user holds the phone in landscape mode and it becomes a functioning, interactive throttle. The app incorporates a professionally recorded, high-fidelity audio clip of the new Indian Motorcycle engine, enabling fans to rev the engine to get a sense of what’s to come in 2013. The app will continue to be enhanced with new features and elements throughout the year. Headphones are recommended for increased clarity. “Our world-class engineers and design team have invested an unprecedented amount of time to perfect the power plant that will be the life blood of the all-new Indian Motorcycle coming later in 2013. Loyal fans of the Indian brand will appreciate that it represents the perfect blend of new, state-of-the-art technology and the iconic design […]

One Catalog for 1985-2013 Harley-Davidson® Models, One for 1936-1984 Vintage Motorcycles   J&P Cycles is the leader in aftermarket parts and accessories for Harley-Davidson motorcycles recently released two new catalogs for 2013. One catalog is exclusively for customers with Harley-Davidson motorcycles and one is for those with Vintage Harleys. The catalog specifically for 1985-2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles features 984 pages and has been updated parts to segment parts by bike models in the seat, exhaust, luggage and windshield sections. Inside this year’s book viewers will find over 41,000 skus and approximately 2,900 are new items! As always, the new catalog is filled with quality products from the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers, including Avon Tyres, Biker’s Choice, Kuryakyn, Arlen Ness, Mustang, Performance Machine, Vance & Hines, Progressive Suspension and Roland Sands Designs, to name a few.  The 2013 Vintage catalog features products for Harley-Davidson motorcycles from years 1929-1984. J&P Cycles knows how difficult it can be to locate parts for vintage machines and we strive to find a comprehensive selection of parts and accessories for these bikes.  J&P Cycles backs up their huge catalog with the best customer service in the industry. Technical service, after hours service, a full service website and great return policy are just a few of the extras that make ordering from J&P simple, easy and fun.  To request one of these great catalogs, if you haven’t already, call 888-994-7677 or you can do so online here. Advertisement

Are you tired of looking at the boring stock covers on your bike and have the desire to add some spark? You don’t have to look any further because PM has you ‘covered’ from top to bottom. We understand that stock covers are frequently overlooked and know how important it is to add some flair to your bike to set yourself apart. Our R&D department fashioned a new line of Hot-Rod styled cover products for your motorcycle we amorously call the Scallop Cover Line.  We were impressed with the outcome and hope you will be too! Each cover features precision machined aluminum with the timeless Scallop cuts designed for your Rocker Box, Cam, Clutch, Derby, Inspection and Transmission covers. The Scallop Cover Line is now available for your bike in Chrome, Contrast Cut, and Black Ops finishes starting at $99.95. Hardware and all essential gaskets are included for an ease installation. Get rid of the unexciting and cover yourself with style! Advertisement

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  A useful insinght on the cost of motorcycle repairs. There are three main criteria used in pricing motorcycle repairs. The first is labor, or what the shop charges for the time and expertise that goes into repairing your vehicle. The second is parts, and whatever other shop support materials are used in the repair process. The third is fixed costs or overhead costs the repair shop has to cover, but that’s not reflected on your bill.   Continue reading

Indianapolis has long been the epicenter of American powersports – anyone with speed and horsepower on the brain has Indy on their radar, whether it's the "Brickyard," MotoGP or the world-renowned Indy 500. The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows is now proud to be another landmark on the radar of Midwest motorsports enthusiasts, with the upcoming Indianapolis Motorcycle Show! February 15-17, hundreds of brand new 2013 motorcycles will roll into the Indiana Convention Center, representing the latest and most advanced machinery on two-wheels from every major manufacturer in the world. Fans and enthusiasts alike are welcome to get up close and personal with this definitive collection of 2013 motorcycles (and even some 2014s), as well as experience everything else the Indianapolis Motorcycle Show has to offer. In an exclusive to the Indianapolis market, the J&P Cycles Ultimate Custom Bike Show will culminate with the U.S. Championship being held throughout the weekend at the Indiana Convention Center. The premier-class "Ultimate Builder" winners from each stop of the nationwide Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows tour will compete for national honors in Indy, where only one bike and builder will be named America's finest. Get an all-access look at this season's beautiful contestants in Indy, and cast your vote for the best builder in the U.S. Celebrity appearances, the world-class MotoGP Experience and the antics of the XDL Street Jam crew are only a taste of the action that the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows bring. The Indianapolis Motorcycle Show will also serve as a core shopping outlet for motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere, with exclusive one-time deals on everything from boots to helmets you won't find anywhere else. "It makes perfect sense to bring the longest-running consumer powersports show series in the world to Indy, the motorsports capital of America," commented Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows Brand Director

Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories, meets up with the Easyriders 2013 Bike Show Tour in Columbus, OH to continue the company's 30th Anniversary celebration. Join Hot Leathers February 8th – 10th, 2013 in Columbus for one of the "Biggest, Baddest, Bike Shows in North America" the Grand National Invitational Finals at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Throttling through 30 events for their 30th Anniversary, Hot Leathers is joining up with the Easyriders 2013 Bike Show as its next stop on a tour across the United States. The Columbus, Ohio stop of the Easyriders Bike Show promises to be turbocharged with events and fun! Get a Meet & Greet pass for Son's of Anarchy star Ryan Hurst, or find Michael and Angie from the hit TV show Full Throttle Saloon to get their autographs. Check out original art from David Mann at the show, or ride out to see more artwork around the Short North Arts District. Enter your bike in the Easyriders Bike Show and win trophies, cash, or prizes, and a chance to have your bike featured in Easyriders Magazine. There will be plenty to see in Columbus, and you will want to take it all in while looking good in one of Hot Leathers' distinctive styles. Wherever you go at the Easyriders 2013 Bike Show, Hot Leathers will be close by to take care of all your needs. Find the Hot Leathers booth to get in on our 30th anniversary specials and great deals on officially licensed products, vintage t-shirts, and more! Easyriders Bike Show Tour Details: Admission: Children 5 years-old and younger are free all weekend. Adult Weekend Pass – $35.00 Day Pass: Children (Age 6-12) $10.00/day Friday & Sunday: Adults $20.00 Saturday: Adults $25.00 Hours: Friday 4:00 pm-9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00

  With the recent release of 5W -30, LAT now offers a comprehensive selection of highly sophisticated BREAK IN OILS. This new break-in blend addresses issues relating to ring seal failure, extreme stress, and exaggerated wear during initial start up and break in. LAT PRO-BREAK-IN OIL is a light viscosity oil containing pump-up additives, highly refined hydro-cracked base oils and state of the art additive package with high shear stable polymer. This one-of-a-kind mix contains a high zinc content providing excellent ring seal and superior overall engine protection during the all important break-in period. 5W-30 and 20W-50 weights are currently offered by the quart and case while PRO-15 comes by the gallon and 5 gallon pail. Break-In oils are available from LAT dealers worldwide, by calling direct to 888-528-6457 or on line at www.latracingoils.com. 

We like to scout all over the internet for stories relevant to you. Today, we found this one… to read with a grain of salt. We really do live in a culture of fea after all…   If you’re over 40 and planning to hop on a motorcycle, take care. Compared with younger riders, the odds of being seriously injured are high. That is the message of a new study, published this week in the journal Injury Prevention, which found that older bikers are three times as likely to be severely injured in a crash as younger riders. The percentage of older bikers on the road is quickly rising, and their involvement in accidents is a growing concern. Nationwide, from 1990 to 2003, the percentage of motorcyclists over age 50 soared from roughly 1 in 10 to about 1 in 4. At the same time, the average age of riders involved in motorcycle crashes has also been climbing. Injury rates among those 65 and older jumped 145 percent from 2000 to 2006 alone. Because of the increase in motorcycle ridership among older Americans, the researchers, led by Tracy Jackson, a graduate student in the epidemiology department at Brown University, wanted a closer look at their injury patterns. So she and her colleagues combed through a federal database of motorcycle crashes that were serious enough to require emergency medical care. That yielded about 1.5 million incidents involving motorcyclists 20 or older from 2001 to 2008. Continue reading