This letter is to regretfully inform you that the 2018 V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati is being cancelled, due to factors beyond our control that ultimately impact the overall event quality. As you know, the V-Twin Expo has played an important role in the v-twin industry since 2000. I’m proud to say the V-Twin Expo delivered a world-class trade show year after year and helped reignite the industry’s only v-twin focused trade show. We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope that you will see our decision positively and support it. I want to take this time to thank you for your on-going support over the years, and I look forward to seeing you again at the next v-twin industry event. If ...

Hey, I want to tell you the ultimate formula for success. It’s all about working with you’re group and helping out whenever possible. It’s not about power or profits. I’ll give you a for-instance. Harley represents freedom to so many of us, but they haven’t always followed the code. They restricted their dealers at every corner and tried on numerous occasions to eliminate the aftermarket. Now, that we’re facing tough times and ridiculous regulations and even the potential of being banned, they start a freedom campaign. I’m not trying pound on Harley. I’m excited to see how they will handle these efforts. Click to order a signed copy... Click here to read the rest of the news.

Brake fluids are notorious. When I started in this industry, DOT 3 brake fluids were used everywhere, but they had a terrible reputation for damaging paint. For custom guys that was the kiss of death. Just the mention of bleeding brakes would raise eyebrows and cause skin to crawl. Then suddenly we were saved. Somebody developed DOT 5 a silicon based brake fluid. You could pour it over your new custom paint job without a problem. We thought we were saved. Then it started to get confusing. Another chemical engineer developed DOT 4 supposedly for high temp applications. What the hell? Suddenly I didn’t know what to use where. Of course most manufacturers put their recommended fluid on the caps ...

Movies inspire us and move us visually and emotionally to seek new lifestyles, new careers and new opportunities. If you are looking to fuel your passion for your next biker run or new motorcycle tour, have a look at these movies. The art of adventure and motorcycling are the two wheels that roll through all roads. The level of freedom and excitement that is felt on a bike is unique, so it’s no surprise that motorcycling has been the subject of many films over the years. Click here to read the top 25 and see if your favorite made the list.

Nominations for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Class of 2018 are now open. As always, there are no restrictions on who can submit a nomination, but you do have to meet the deadline of December 29, 2017. Established in 2001, the Sturgis Hall of Fame recognizes individuals or groups who have made a long term positive impact on the motorcycle community. After vetting and voting, the Class of 2018 will be honored at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Strider in August of 2018. "We were honored to be inducted with friends Jim Thiessen, Cory Ness and Terry Vance," said Colleen Barnett-Taylor after this year's induction ceremony. "Emcee John Paul DeJoria's ...

Jared Mees Racing officially secures the 2017 American Flat Track Grand National Championship title! A historic day for Mees. A historic day for Indian Motorcycle Racing. Congratulations!

In just a few weeks, bikers from across the country will make their way to Houston and to Galveston Island… delivering more than $115 million in much needed positive economic impact to the community. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the arrival of the 2017 Lone Star Rally event is more eagerly awaited than ever before! This year’s rally will once again present more than 40 free musical performances in genres from classic rock and adult contemporary to rockin' country on two sound stages - the main stage at Saengerfest Park downtown, and a second at Beach Central Park in front of the Hotel Galvez. Houston area day trippers are encouraged to come out and enjoy all the free, non-stop ...

GUERNSEY’S TO CONDUCT HOUSTON EVENT OCTOBER 12 Orange County Choppers, the most famous maker of extraordinary, one of a kind motorcycles - “choppers” – has just revealed a spectacular Texas Strong bike that will be sold at auction on October 12 in Houston. NYC-based Guernsey’s will be conducting the event with auction proceeds going to support the Peace of Mind Foundation and those whose mental health has been severely impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The 6 pm auction will be held live at Gallery Furniture, 6006 North Fwy. Bidders unable to attend can participate on Liveauctioneers.com or invaluable.com. Click here to read the whole story.

  The tragedy in Las Vegas last night is extremely upsetting and we pray for everyone the tragedy has affected. I think we can all agree that in this world of individuals who do not value life, we have to stand strong and make a statement that this type of incident will not force us to cower or hinder us. Las Vegas BikeFest is on schedule and we do not anticipate any changes. As many of you know, the event site is Downtown Las Vegas, 8 miles from where the events unfolded last night, and as always we are working with the Las Vegas Police Department to protect our event. We urge everyone to continue their travel plans and know ...

Humans have been getting their tails handed to them by computers. A.I. has been regularly trouncing humanity in classic games like chess, Go, and Mortal Kombat for years now. But there's one area where we still reign supreme (for now): motorcycle racing. The Yamaha MOTOBOT project began in 2015 with the goal of an A.I. driving a motorcycle "with no modifications made to the motorcycle itself." MOTOBOT controls six actuators on the bike: the steering wheel, throttle, front brake, rear brake, clutch and gearshift pedal. As a test for the ambitious project, Yamaha and partners SRI International gave themselves an equally ambitious goal: MOTOBOT beating MotoGP racer Valentino Rossi. Rossi, a coworkers of the researchers while racing for Movistar Yamaha ...