The Laconia Broken Spoke Saloon will be re-opening for the season on Thursday, May 24, 2012. We’ve missed you all, be sure to stop and say hi and grab a bite and a brew! Southern Breeze will kick off the entertainment season on Friday May 25, 2012 followed on Saturday, May 26, 2012 by The Road Kings!   Advertisement

  Roland Sands Design's “Assault” jacket from upsets the apple cart while still combining motorcycling tradition with functionality and style. Not just another “me-too” bit of kit, the Assault utilizes a heavy wool body with strategically placed leather accents. By mixing these complimentary materials, the Assault offers the perfect blend of style and performance, according to RSD. “With a water repellent finish, natural breathability and comfort, the choice of wool makes sense, says racer-turned designer, Roland Sands. Classic lines blended with subtle features make it uniquely RSD. “With forward rotated, pre-curved sleeves, a bomber-style waistband and shoulder gussets for mobility, the Assault is a great everyday jacket,” suggests Sands. “It is perfect for those summer casual rides.” The relaxed café collar ...

Ready for another chance to Meet the Stars? The upcoming three week string of band announcements will give you three more chances to WIN. Music fans can Win a chance to MEET THE STARS! by guessing the next world class band to rock the stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Campground during the 2012 Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD. Figure out what legendary band will be joining Journey, Shinedown, Eric Church, Buckcherry, Loverboy, Boston, the Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more at the Chip during the 2012 Sturgis rally.   Guess the Band correctly before the Buffalo Chip announces them, and you will be entered to win an awesome prize package and automatically be entered to win a Grand ...

Can-Am’s Spyder is a one-of-a-kind way to enjoy the ride with its Y-configuration two-wheels-in-front, one-in-back design. Actually, it’s more like six-of-a-kind with the company offering half a dozen variations in sport (RS) and touring (RT) models for 2012. Parent company BRP claims that it is not a motorcycle company, that they have invented a new industry with its line-up of three-wheeled Rotax-built 998cc, 60-degree V-twin “roadsters.” Of the six roadsters offered this year, four of them come in a choice of manual or semi-automatic transmissions. READ FULL STORY

It’s mid-week,10:00am in the morning and I just bought a fifth of Jack Daniels, pack of American Spirits and head back to my haunted room. Half a million missing yearly, human trafficking, Parts Men harvesting human organs, Voodoo witches selling hearts for demonic rituals….what the hell is next?  Zombies and vampires! This started as a story about riding motorcycles at night; I had used up 55 hours in 6 days travel and technically had 5 hours of ride time left tomorrow; the seventh day. Nothing about that story matters anymore.  READ MORE

Avon Tyres has partnered with the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover contest and will provide a set of Avon tires for the 2012 contest winner. Through this special competition, applicants are asked to submit a 600-word essay explaining why they would like to be selected for this special opportunity along with a photo by May 25, 2012, to bikermakeover@garage-girls.com. All submissions will be evaluated by Garage-Girls judges and four finalists will be selected. The four finalists will then be submitted to the Garage-Girls website for public voting from May 28 through July 25 at http://www.garage-girls.com.    The contest winner will receive an incredible prize package that will include a set of Avon tires for her bike along with a wardrobe of ...

Plenty of midnight oil is being burned at Lowbrow Customs with the preparation of several motorcycles for Bonneville Speed Week 2012. The newest addition to the stable of motorcycles is a dual-engine 1955 Triumph motorcycle which will compete in the 1350 c.c. class, in addition to a single engine 1955 750 c.c. Triumph that set two land speed records last year, and a 1967 650 c.c. Triumph that set a single record as well. New 2012 support t-shirts just became available, with proceeds going to help cover the cost of fuel, transport, and crew expenses. You can stay up to date with fabrication photos and race prep by visiting www.facebook.com/lowbrowcustoms. To purchase your support shirt visit www.lowbrowcustoms.com for 24/7 ordering and world-wide shipping ...

      The scala rider G9, compatible with Bluetooth phones, including the iPhoneTM-allows riders to stream MP3 music in stereo wirelessly via A2DP (cable connection included for older MP3 players), initiate and receive phone calls, GPS instructions, and connectivity status announcements, or listen to the built-in FM radio. Many functions can be controlled by voice command for safe, hands-free operation (e.g., "music on," or call "Bill Smith"). An incredibly smart priority management system allows riders to automatically disconnect from the intercom or music to receive incoming phone calls or in-ear GPS instructions. Look for our review in Bikernets Toys and New Technology section   http://www.cardosystems.com/scala-rider

This week on the Sunday Post, we tip our hat one last time to race car legend Caroll Shelby, Valerie Thompson shows of the Black Diamond Edition Viper Diamonback, Harley-Davidson demo rides are everywhere, Corbin's Warbird is back and the girls are always fine in the Cantina. Hit the picture below to check out the Sunday Post.

A complex reflector design provides unmatched performance while providing the appearance of a traditional headlamp. The impact resistant polycarbonate lenses have a chemical and scratch resistant, non-yellowing coating. The low beam current draws 1.5 amps (stock halogen is 4.9 amps), the high beam, 2.3 amps (stock halogen is 5.5 amps) and the passing lamps only 1.4 amps (stock halogen 4.0 amps). The 7” headlamp is available for many models of bikes, and retails for $299.99.  The 4 ½” passing lamps, sold in pairs, retail for $249.99. The headlamp and passing lights meet applicable DOT, FMVSS or SAE requirements and have a 3 year warranty. This is one of the year’s most popular products; Küryakyn’s L.E.D. Halo Headlight Trim Rings. They will add more incredible style to your stock 7”headlamp ...