S&S Cycle is saddened to share information about the passing of Warner Riley. Warner was an integral part of the S&S Cycle history, and we turned to Ken Smith, George Smith Jr. and Sam Scaletta for a brief look at the many contributions Warner brought us. Warner Riley’s relationship with S&S Cycle began back in […]
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Tickets On Sale Now for the 78th Running of the Peoria TT – Round #13 of the 2025 Progressive American Flat Track Season JD Beach (95) races ahead of Briar Bauman (3), Trevor Brunner (21), and Brandon Robinson (44) at the Peoria TT during the 2024 Progressive AFT season [Photo: American Flat Track/Tim Lester] DAYTONA
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Another Control-Freak Movement Crumbles, along with COVID, Harm Reduction, Open Borders and Men Competing in Women’s Sports The recent Nature article, “Carbon Majors and the Scientific Case for Climate Liability,” tries to further the alarmists’ dream of pinning alleged harms of “extreme” weather on the world’s largest producers of fossil fuels. Christopher W. Callahan and
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Thursday, President Trump signed three (3) pieces of legislation, H.J. Res 87, H.J. Res 88 and H.J. Res 89, which revoke waivers granted to the State of California, allowing it to set its own emissions standards. These resolutions were passed by the U.S. Congress in recent months and are a strong sign of the commitment
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Hey, Is life nuts or what. While 2 percent want to destroy everything, 98 percent keep the faith and struggle to survive. For once, most of us are in the 98 percent group. We believe in freedom, order, even in law enforcement. We have brothers and sisters who are fire fighters, veterans, on active duty
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MIC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: S&S CYCLE Major V-Twin and Aftermarket Manufacturer Offers Emissions Expertise Many motorcyclists know S&S Cycle as the builder of a wide variety of powerful V-twin engines found in countless cruiser and custom bikes – and would instantly recognize the iconic teardrop air cleaner cover. But the nearly 70-year-old company has special relevance
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Let’s fill the streets with motorcycles and scooters tomorrow, June 10th! Show the world you rode by flooding social media with your photos & videos! Tuesday, June 10, is Ride to Work Day! Get out and ride this Tuesday!Tuesday, June 10, is the 34th Annual Ride to Work Day, which reminds people around the globe
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Classic rigid frames are more in demand than ever. If you’re going to build a chopper is needs to be carefully installed in a stock frame or die trying. Here’s the catch. Stock rigid frames are rare or are they? And now, more than ever you can have a frame looking totally classic without being
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Hey race fans! Here’s what’s happening this week with the Motorcycle TransAm Want to Be Part of the Action Without Turning a Wrench?We just launched our Grassroots Support Program, a way for individuals and small businesses to back this incredible ride. Whether you’re a longtime fan of antique racing or just love the spirit of
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In May, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the Trump Administration’s executive order regarding efficiency and deregulation. Within the framework of the request, the MRF submitted comments on rules instituted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and fuel economy standards. As you
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Half-Way Through the Year and Questions Continue… Hey, We are half-way through the year and folks want the new President to move faster on making America Great Again. Brothers want Harley-Davidson’s CEO gone yesterday, my grandson is opening another 5-Ball Tattoo shop on Melrose, his fiancé is pregnant and he’s moving the family and all
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Crank and Stroker is Back This brand went dark for a while — not by design, but because I refused to cut corners when everything around me was falling apart. When supply chains broke… when my personal life hit the wall… I shut it down. Because Crank & Stroker was never about hype. It was
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON® X DYNOJET FACTORY RIDER KYLE WYMAN GOES 1-3 AT ROAD AMERICA TO STRETCH KING OF THE BAGGERS POINTS LEAD Rispoli Podiums Twice; Bradley Smith DQ on Second-Place Finish on Saturday Disputed and Appealed MILWAUKEE (June 1, 2025) – The Harley-Davidson® x Dynojet Factory Race Team swept the podium in the first race of a
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May 30, 2025, Nitro Harley race coverage event: PennGrade1 AMRA Ohio Nationalswhen: May 16-18, 2025where: National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio, US When the Nitro Harley-Davidson thunder subsided at National Trail Raceway following the PennGrade1 AMRA Ohio Nationals on May 16-18, towering rider Jordan Peterson was celebrating two wins and team owner Chris Stewart was thrilled
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Current owner Stefan Pierer will completely exit KTM’s leadership in June Bajaj Auto is now acquiring Pierer Industries’ entire stake in the parent company of KTM, Husqvarna, and Gas Gas, in a breakthrough blockbuster deal estimated to be worth €800 million (US$901.8 million). This is expected to get completed by May 2026 with due regulatory
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As part of the Bikers Inside the Beltway event, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) presents Legislative Champion awards during the visit to Capitol Hill. While we present the awards at Bikers Inside the Beltway in May, the award honors legislators for their work in previous years. This year, the MRF honored Senator Todd Young of
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Full NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Coverage from Route 66 NHRA Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle Joliet race coverage report event: NHRA Route 66 Nationalswhen: May 16-18, 2025where: Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, Illinois, USA There was one NHRA Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle win that eluded Larry “Spiderman” McBride in 2024, but that box is already checked for
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Hey, Let’s hit the news, quick: The News was provided by the Bikernet Team including: Wayfarer, the Redhead, Bob T. Sam Burns, Rogue, Laura, Barry Green, El Waggs, J.J. Solari, Amy White, Jenn and the rest of the crew. The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle
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One month since the North East India adventure on the new Hero XPulse 210, Wayfarer gets to talk about it to a crowd of customers in Mumbai for introducing this motorcycle to those aspiring to do more on two-wheels. Hero MotoCorp is the exclusive distributor and service provider for Harley-Davidson in India. Hey folks, I
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On a dark night in Deadwood the nearly blind ex-jailer whispered about another murder to Panhead John who was trying to bleed his 1960 Panhead juice brakes. John snapped and hit his bald head on the unforgiving handlebars while trying to straighten up. “Another murder?” John questioned. “Yeah, but don’t tell Bandit,” Teetering Tom said
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Bajaj Auto is making a bold move to secure a majority stake in KTM, the globally renowned Austrian motorcycle brand. Through its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIHBV), the Indian automaker is transitioning from a minority investor to a key decision-maker in KTM’s parent company, aiming to steer the brand out of financial
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1934: Police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde On May 23, 1934, notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police near Sailes, Louisiana. Bonnie Parker met the charismatic Clyde Barrow in Texas when she was 19 years old and her husband (she married when she was
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Last week, Congressman Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin introduced a bill that directs the Secretary of Transportation to update the nearly 60-year-old federal definition of a motorcycle. In recent years, a new type of vehicle has entered our roadways, commonly referred to as an autocycle. These autocycles are classified as motorcycles at the federal level
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Hey, I need to hit it to Rapid City and visit with my cardiologist who I’ve never met. Thursdays are my favorites. I get to focus solely on the motorcycle industry and everything two-wheeled going on all over the world, except today. This was a strange one. I had no choice but to take this
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