Hey, The way ahead includes words like relative, technology, Instagram, robots, space, clean air, energy, fossil fuels and computers. Hell, I almost bought a Samsung watch phone yesterday. I get tired of losing my cell phone or trying to find a pocket for it. My point is we’re being pushed in many directions and some are for more human benefit, control, money, the planet, you name it, but everything is happening fast, so it makes us shift gears and attempt to keep up. But like the Monk says from the Gray Mountain. Don’t sweat a thing. Is keeping up good or bad, necessary or evil, competitive or destructive? We will see, very soon… As a brother once told me: Time ...

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The new Riot Floorboards from Kuryakyn® deliver a rugged motocross-inspired aesthetic without sacrificing form or function for your bagger. This heavy-duty addition to Kuryakyn’s expanding lineup of MX-styled components are manufactured from single aluminum castings and feature a raised toothed top surface for surefooted traction to run Riot on the streets. The tapered profile from front to back provides ample foot room and positioning, while still offering enough cornering clearance for aggressive riding. Available as direct replacements for most early and late-model Harley-Davidson® FL models, Riot Floorboards come in specially coated bead-blasted satin silver or satin black finishes and are the perfect counterpart to the rest of the Riot collection from Kuryakyn. Fitment: ’83-’18 Harley-Davidson Electra Glides, Road Glides, Road ...

  When it comes to the motorcycle industry success is equated to wealth, talent displayed through social media exposure and legacy by the empire you were able to build through one’s business acumen. If this is true then several people integral to the fabric of our custom motorcycle world don’t exist. But, if success can also be equated to ones network of friends, talent displayed through bikes on the road and the reverence inspired in other talented builders and legacy born out of one’s character then my friend Bill Dodge has secured his place as a legend and icon in our industry. Of course, Bill Dodge of Bling Cycles in Daytona Beach, Florida would aggressively spurn any titles or positions ...

The Excelsior-Henderson Motorcycle Brand to be Offered by Mecum Auctions. An Unprecedented Opportunity to Own All Intellectual Property from Last of “The Big 3.” Purchase includes ownership of the Excelsior-Henderson Brand. As one of the Big 3, Excelsior-Henderson has a rich history. 18 federally registered trademarks are included in the Excelsior-Henderson purchase.   A unique offering by Mecum Auctions will take place in Las Vegas on Jan. 27, 2018, at the South Point Hotel & Casino. The iconic Excelsior-Henderson motorcycle brand and all its intellectual property will be auctioned at the 27th annual Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction, which will span Jan. 23-27 and present 1,750 motorcycles for auction. Included in the purchase will be the ownership of the Excelsior-Henderson ...

The Barnett “Low Profile” Lock-up Pressure Plate Conversion Kit for 1998-17 Harley Davidson Big Twins (except 2013-17 CVO/SE & 2015-16 FLHTC L) is specifically designed to fit under stock or aftermarket primary and derby covers and increases the capacity of your stock clutch while keeping lever effort to a minimum- even with big inch motors! It’s done by using stainless steel weighted arms that progressively increase pressure to the clutch as RPM’s increase. Three different sets of six coil springs (light, medium, heavy) are included for a variety of spring pressure options. The coil spring design also provides smoother shifting and a more linear engagement compared to a diaphragm type spring. Installation is bolt on with no modifications required. Whether ...

Here's something from the WTF files. New Yamaha Niken new large-displacement Leaning Multi-Wheeler (LMW) is powered by a liquid-cooled, in-line, 3-cylinder engine. This model is equipped with LMW technology to reduce the effects of changing ride environments and to deliver a high feeling of stability when cornering. It achieves excellent performance for spirited and sporty riding on various road surfaces and the capability to freely carve through the continuous corners on winding roads. The body design makes full use of the unprecedented front-end suspension mechanism, pairing 15-inch front wheels with dual-tube upsidedown forks that visually accentuate the machine's sporty performance and create a high-quality look and feel at the same time. More information about the all-new Yamaha NIKEN will be unveiled ...

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. Advertisement   NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) FIRST TWIN PEAKS CASE GOES TO TRIAL IN WACO Following more than two years of examining trials, hearings, motions to recuse judges and to disqualify prosecutors, appeals court rulings and a host of speedy trial demands, the first case in the Twin Peaks melee has finally gone to trial in Waco, Texas. Jacob Carrizal, President of ...

Which way to the launch pad? Do We Need a Longer Ramp? And a Longer Truck? Unloading and loading the Big B takes at least three.   The Whatzist? Question of Day And yes, the “can’t miss me” red and yellow color scheme was original design very likely linked to the two prime colors of the Kingdom of Bohemia’s coat of arms. Click here to read the whole story.

 Wednesday October 11, 2017 (Hurricane Mills, TN) The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival throttled into Hurricane Mills, TN September 28 -October 1, for it’s inaugural year and delivered an event of top quality production, with a grass roots southern hospitality feel. Guests are saying this was a “class act event” revolving around all things motorcycle, music and camping. The event hosted motorcycle riders of all makes and models at one of the most storied and beautiful ranches in the great state of Tennessee, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Attendees enjoyed live music at multiple locations within the ranch including top acts such as; Ben Haggard, the youngest son of late country music legend, Merle Haggard, legendary John Anderson, who kicked off the ...