A group of women dubbed the ‘Motor Maids of America’ sit astride their motorcycles. Photo by Douglas Grundy/Three Lions/Getty Images Because of media portrayals in movies like The Wild One (1953) or TV shows like Sons of Anarchy, motorcycle clubs are tarred in the public psyche with a bad reputation. But the Motor Maids of […]
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Jessica Combs (July 27, 1980 – August 27, 2019) was an American professional racer, television personality, and metal fabricator. She set a women’s land speed class record (four wheels) in 2013 and broke her own record in 2016. She was known as “the fastest woman on four wheels.” Jessi Combs had more
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This documentary is not for those seeking a narration of two-wheeled adventures the way Hollywood showcases it. There are no thrills or special effects. There is a lot of British content with the accent. I would rate it 4 out of 5 because it is mostly an informative series of interviews without the on-road
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This month marks the tenth anniversary of “Climategate” – the release of thousands of emails to and from climate scientists who had been (and still are) collaborating and colluding to create a manmade climate crisis that exists in their minds and computer models, but not in the real world. The scandal should
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Back in September 2018 I had the Harley-Davidson Screamin Eagle Exhaust sitting in a box waiting to go on my new 2019 Street Glide. While out doing some break-in miles, I was struck by a driver illegally making a left-hand turn. While still in my recovery I decided to look for another bike for
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So, I received the Villain 2 Hero bags, this set is either for the next gen Dyna’s or possibly just a change? They bolted right up but were pretty close to the new Progressive shocks. I sent the vendor some images and he suggested drilling a second hole to raise them up some. I had
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I guess everyone has heard by now there is no longer an Easyriders magazine as we know it. Yes, the company and the name has been sold. Never thought I would see the day! For me it feels like saying goodbye to an old friend. I have been reading this magazine since 1975 ,
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For me and many others this is an event not to be missed. It’s obvious because of the large amount of people that show up. The Bike Show has a lot of entrants in numerous classes, Best Knuckle, Best Panhead, Best – pick a class. You get
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled &
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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS REPORT – Join the Cantina today THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices
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I haven’t been to Wildwood since I was 7 or 8 years old. My memories include lots of jellyfish in the water, and having to walk “forever” just to get to the water – not quite like our usual beaches in Seaside or Ship Bottom. Since I’m sidelined for a few months with “medically induced motorcycle emptiness”,
T.R.O.G.ing down the beach… Read More »
In September of 2018 my son Dale traded in his 2008 Harley Ultra Classic and got a 2019 Harley Street Glide, while putting on break-in miles, a car made an illegal left turn and hit him. The motorcycle was totaled and Dale lost his left foot. Seven Operations and a year later he got a
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled &
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The breakfast is held every year to honor people who have made a difference in motorcycling. There are numerous categories just like the things that make up the wonderful life of motorcycling. The event was held at the Lodge at Deadwood on Wednesday August 7, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM It was a
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On 4th September 1969, a film was released in the United Kingdom that would have more effect on our little world of custom motorcycling than any other. It was, of course, Easy Rider. Almost exactly fifty years later, it still resonates with us, although its language and ethos may have dated over
FARGO — A longtime rider affectionately refers to it as “the disease,” but one that people don’t mind catching. John van Dam, 69, of Fargo, said once a person has been bitten by the motorcycle bug, it’s pretty much over. “Basically, there’s no cure,” he said, with a laugh. Motorcycle fans in the Fargo-Moorhead area
I am Rogue’s 2009 Harley FLHTC and I am using the name Dirty Girl for this article because well I am, Oh not that kind of dirty girl silly. Some years ago, after returning from our ride to Sturgis, Rogue said, “Damn Girl Your Dirty,” and the name sort of stuck. To tell the
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I am Rogue’s 2009 Harley FLHTC and I am using the name Dirty Girl for this article because well I am, Oh not that kind of dirty girl silly. Some years ago, after returning from our ride to Sturgis Rogue said Damn Girl Your Dirty and the name sort of stuck. To tell the
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Motorbike owners love their bikes for their easy maneuverability and high performance, motorbikes are smaller in size when compared to cars, and they are ideal for driving through city traffic. However, all the things that make motorcycles great also make them attractive for thieves. Unfortunately for bike owners, stealing a motorcycle is much easier
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This is a very different movie that just happens to have a motorcycle trip. The movie “Sgt Will Gardner” is about – you guessed it – a war veteran named Sgt. Will Gardner. He is back home in United States of America – the land of the free. But he is jobless
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While I am working on my articles for 2019 Sturgis, I thought I would share some photos from downtown just to give ya an idea of what was happening. Like we use to do in The In The Wind pages back in the day created by Kim Peterson. –ENJOY
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BIKER LIVES MATTER is a new safety organization formed to help lower injury and deaths of motorcyclists on the highways. I recently became the Arkansas Ambassador for this important and much-needed group. John “Rogue” Herlihy is the President who has spent many years working at EASYRIDERS and was a founding member of ABATE while
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To celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary year, the Motor Company is launching a custom revolution: Eight all-new Softail® models that merge the hard-riding performance of the Dyna® line with the unparalleled custom look of the Softail line. Designed under the largest product development project in company history, the new bikes compared to prior year
I bring various publications and other items back with me from many of my trips to events. This year was no different. I was using the 2019 Official Sturgis Publication put out by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum to make sure I had information correct in the article I was doing on the Hall Of
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