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The growl of motorcycle engines ripped through the morning air and pistons fired as riders with helmets pulled into the parking lot of a barracks here, Feb. 15. The Marines and sailors assembled at the barracks to meet with Staff Sgt. Shannon J. Zigan, the new motorcycle safety representative for 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, to discuss future events and their shared love of motorcycles.  The battalion's command wanted to encourage motorcyclists to ride together more often so they can apply safe practices into their riding. “Next month on the 22nd, I’m planning on possibly doing a car and bike show,” Zigan explained to the Marines before him. “It’s going to be a spring safety event, but it’s not just going to be motorcycle related. I might get some of the motorcycle-police riders out in town and some of the other local companies to come and give you guys some ideas of what to do.” Continue reading

  Lodi, CA~August 24, 2009 – Bryan Schimke, the immensely talented custom bike builder and owner of TPJ Customs out of Lodi, CA and his good buddy Satya Kraus, owner of Kraus Motor Co. from Cazadero, CA, hit the road for Sturgis this year on badass custom steel with a pocket full of optimism and a hankering to ride. As hard working custom bike builders, neither of these creative dudes from Northern California get to ride as often as they’d like. So, the main burning goal was to cram in as much wind-time in, as possible, while away from their respective shops. Continue reading

  Get the comfort and versatility of pull-down sun visor with the new men’s Milestone Half Helmet with Retractable SunShield (P/N 97336-13VM, $155) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line. Built upon a lightweight polycarbonate shell, the Milestone helmet features dual front and back vents for maximum airflow plus a removable, washable liner. It accepts the optional H-D helmet headset accessory for the added convenience of communication and audio. It weighs 2 lbs. 3 oz., meets DOT requirements and is available in XS – 2XL sizes. The Milestone Half Helmet is available now at most Harley-Davidson dealerships.

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  SuperTrapp Industries, Inc. (www.SuperTrapp.com) announced the release of their JayBrake Radial Slotted Forward Controls. JayBrake (www.jbrake.com) Radial Slotted Forward Controls (MSRP starts at $630.00) feature a modern look with smooth lines and a curved brake and shift arm. The Slotted levers can be matched with JayBrake’s slotted lever hand controls. The adjustable brake and shift levers create that perfect riding position. 2000 & up controls extend foot reach 2 3/8” forward and ½” lower compared to stock. Pre-2000 controls extend foot reach 1” forward and 1” higher compared to stock. JayBrake Slotted Forward Controls are available in polish, chrome or black. Visit JBrake.com for specific applications and additional product information. JayBrake (www.JBrake.com), located in Cleveland, Ohio, is celebrating 31 years of being a leader in the manufacturing of performance motorcycle parts and accessories directed towards the American V-Twin market. JayBrake products are owned and manufactured by SuperTrapp Industries, Inc. The JayBrake product line includes forward foot controls, handlebar controls, foot pegs, grips, brake calipers, and other motorcycle accessories to fit Harley-Davidson and American V-Twin motorcycles. Request or download a catalog by visiting www.JBrake.com . Become a fan of JayBrake on Facebook. For more information on JayBrake products call 216-265-8400 or e-mail JayBrake@SuperTrapp.com.

  Barnett is proud to introduce the all-new Scorpion Billet Clutch for the 1971-‘85 Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster. A vast improvement over the stock dual spring clutch, the Scorpion features a 250% increase in clutch surface area and utilizes six coil springs for smoother shifting, a more linear engagement, and reduced lever effort. Three different sets of heat-treated and shot-peened springs are included for a variety of pressure options to suit virtually any application. Direct fit- no machining or modifications required. Precision machined from billet aluminum and steel and featuring the latest clutch plate technology, the Scorpion will bring your Ironhead clutch into the 21st century! Proudly made in the USA- to order, please contact your dealer or call us today.   Part #607-30-10871 MSRP: $550   Contact: Barnett Clutches & Cables 2238 Palma Dr. Ventura, CA 93003 Phone- 805-642-9435 Fax- 805-642-9436 www.barnettclutches.com

  Yeah, we just couldn't wait until April 1st for this one… These are very cool concept renderings by Italian designer Oberdan Bezzi. Oberdan has a website devoted to some of his designs. He works for various manufacturers, sometimes riffing on an existing model, sometimes starting with an engine and building a motorcycle around it. Check it out here. We guarantee that you will be having a great time checking out road bikes, scramblers, and even scooters. These drawings are obviously not related in any way with Polaris' revival of the Indian brand. In fact, they use the V-twin engine from a few years back, but they're still wayyy rad! 

Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of large motorcycles are being smuggled into Dominican Republic, dodging Customs taxes and driven without license plates, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (AMET) revealed Wednesday. Amet spokesman Jacobo Mateo Moquete said agents have stopped dozens of bikers he affirms have dodged paying taxes on motorcycles as big as 750, 1,000 and 1,100 CCs without documents. He said the motorcycles’ owners include young businessmen , professionals, military, police and former residents of the United States. He said the impounded motorcycles are remanded to the Customs Agency if their owners fail to produce license plates after being arrested for traffic violations. "We found that many high-powered motorcycles being driven in the country entered illegally, dismantled and within certain shipments from the United States," the official said, stressing that they enter unbeknownst to Customs inspectors. “The owners then proceed to reassemble them in certain workshops in the capital and the interior of country.” Mateo’s revelation comes one day after he announced several arrests and confiscation of large motorcycles, for violations including riding  in tunnels and overpasses and no helmets, when Amet agents had to give chase to a bikers club from La Romana, whose members failed to heed the order to pull over.

  A diamond-encrusted motorbike designed by Manchester United's Wayne Rooney could fetch £60,000 when it is auctioned lon Wednesday. The 2012 Lauge Jensen cruiser-style machine has a special shift rod bearing 21 black diamonds and a white diamond. An autographed No 10 football shirt which has been lacquer-sealed on to the petrol tank is another personal touch added by the striker, auction house Bonhams said. Continue reading

  The Sturgis Buffalo Chip announced its Legends Ride participants will be joined by three of the most popular wrestlers in WWE history.  Hall of Famers, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, The Honky Tonk Man and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine will join a growing roster of A-list celebrities, musicians, bike builders and cigar aficionados confirmed for the Monday, August 5th charity event during the 73rd annual Sturgis Rally.  The iconic and often televised Legends Ride has in recent years raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy South Dakota charities. Tickets are now available at www.legendsride.com.  Riders will first have an opportunity to meet these WWE heroes in historic Deadwood before the Legends Ride kicks off. Riders will then be escorted on a scenic ride through the beautiful Black Hills to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, where these and other celebrities will join the Legends Ride reception for complimentary food, drinks and silent and live memorabilia auctions.  The Legends Riders’ evening is then highlighted by a double-headliner concert under the stars at the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling ™. “The WWE developed into one of the most popular forms of global entertainment today and we couldn’t be more excited that three of its biggest stars want to join Legends Ride festivities to help raise support for the Black Hills Special Olympics kids and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame,” said Rod Woodruff, president of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.  100% of the Legends Rider’s contributions, which have amounted to more than $240,000, are passed by the Buffalo Chip directly to the chosen charities for the benefit of the kids and Museum. Help these charities and meet the celebrities by reserving your spot on the Legend’s Ride now. Visit www.LegendsRide.com or call (605) 347-9000.