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It's the opportunity of a lifetime—own one of Bruce Willis' motorcycles!  The action film star is taking five motorcycles out of his garage and donating them for an online auction to benefit veterans and wounded combat troopsthrough the Boot Campaign, a 501c3 non-profit military appreciation and support campaign based in Texas.  This limited charity auction will run from December 2012 through August 2013 onwww.charitybuzz.com. Born on a military base in Germany, Bruce Willis has a long-standing commitment to supporting U.S. Forces.   Continue reading

  I constantly hear someone say, even industry folks, "Choppers are dead." That's bullshit. The industry is growing in Europe and Australia. Choppers aren't dead. The economy in the US almost died, but when it's back, so will Choppers. Hit the photo below and find out just how cool Swedish choppers are.  

Don’t miss the Mooneyes Japan shots from the Sheriff.

A recent addition to the PRIMO BELT DRIVES line-up is a ultra narrow open belt drive designed for 1990-2006 Evo & Twin Cam Softails®. This 11mm kit features a 1-3/4" wide "dense pack" Kevlar Polychain® Super Belt. This combination has been tested to withstand horsepower loads in excess of 150 H.P.  The SLIMLINE™ belt drive uses a ONE-PIECE MOTOR PLATE which helps to add rigidity to the frame by firmly connecting the motor and transmission together. The two kits are available with either a  billet aluminum outer guard that covers the outer pulleys or a faux carbon fiber outer guard that fully covers the belt and pulleys for added safety & pleasing aesthetics. In addition, the motorplate is  machined for a center mount oil filter & also ready to accept our optional MID-CONTROLS (part # 2084-0504) which are single fulcrum and include both the shift & brake assemblies with  a designer master cylinder.  Having the Pro Clutch™ as part of the kit which is able to transfer all the power your motor makes to the road is a must. For this job we designed a completely new PRO CLUTCH™ ASSEMBLY with wide-slotted KEVLAR plates, offering better engagement properties. Advertisement

Tricky Air & Billet's "Air-Springer" front ends are constructed out of solid T-6 6061 billet aluminum with twin stainless steel shocks mounted on 5-degree raked triple trees. Tricky Air & Billet has taken the traditional mechanical springer into the next century by taking the design principals of a springer and giving it air adjustability. An internal brake line option is rifle-bored through the stationary leg is available for a cleaner look. This revolutionary system is available for Harleys, Roadstars and custom frames. This Air-Springer front can be used on rigid frames for a smoother ride up front or can be placed on a soft tail in combination with our rear air-ride  suspension for the ultimate comfort and adjustability. With 2.5 inches of raising ability from a lowed position, nothing can give you the look and ride quality you would expect from Tricky Air & Billet. Front ends available in sizes of -2 through +12. To the select few who have chosen this front end to represent there bikes,many of them have seen the front covers of popular magazines. Hit the banner below to check out the Tricky Air & Billet website.

  Two-time World Superbike champion James Toseland will spearhead a British attempt to break the motorcycle land speed record. Toseland, 32, is set to make the record attempt in September 2014 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA. The current record stands at 376.363mph, set by American Rocky Robinson and ratified by the Federation International de Motocyclisme. The project is being led by Alex Macfadzean, a former GP and TT sidecar competitor and the current British motorcycle land speed record holder, with support from staff and students at Derby University. Toseland said he was fully aware of the magnitude of what he was attempting. Continue reading

Critics of lifting the helmet law predicted fatally and seriously injured motorcyclists would increase 45 percent. That has not happened. Deaths and serious injuries are up slightly through mid-November over last year, but not nearly as much as predicted. Continue reading

  Long before he was a perpetual presidential candidate, Ralph Nader forever changed the automobile industry. In his 1965 book, “Unsafe At Any Speed,” Nader accused U.S. manufacturers of putting profits before public safety, detailing their resistance to seat belts and other features with the potential to save lives. The book raised public awareness and, along with concerns over rising highway fatalities, pressured lawmakers to adopt the 1966 National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which empowered the federal government to administer new safety standards for automobiles. As a result, driving a car today is arguably safer than it has ever been. But the safety movement has largely bypassed motorcycles, which is why Sgt. Steve Spink – who spent years studying motorcycle crash data in the traffic services section of the Michigan State Police – wishes there was a Ralph Nader for the motorcycle industry. Continue reading

  The world of Custom Guitars & Custom Motorcycles has collided with the 1st ever David Mann Chopper Fest custom guitar! PERRI INK Guitars has combined forces with Taber Nash of NASH Motorcycle Co to create something truly stunning. Spencer Getty of SpaGetty's Garage supplied the guitar's beautiful motorcycle paint scheme, and the guitar is rounded out with a set of TV Jones pickups and GHS Strings. The Guitar valued at $3000 is the center prize of this online promotion that costs just $5 dollars to enter. The winner will be announced live from the stage at the 9th Annual David Mann Chopper Fest in Ventura CA this December 9th. This promotion is NOT limited to those in attendance however, WORLDWIDE PARTICIPATION IS WELCOME!! Click on the photo to enter!