Special Bikernet report — Indian Motorcycle turns up the heat on the big cruiser bike market with a pair of upscale factory custom baggers. They have big wheels and big personalities to match! Bikernet rode these majestic beasts—read our review on Bikernet now. Read more.

New from Brass Balls Cycles is this cast ignition cover.  The Piston/Helmet logo was sculpted by hand by an artisan to create the original mold. Once cast they are carefully "antiqued" creating an organic patina-like finish. Fitment: HD Twin Cam, EVO, Sportster 2004-up, Sportster 2003-earlier. $39.95 MSRP Get yours here.

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SoftBrakes’ new Reduced Reach Clutch lever for 2014-17 touring bikes with hydraulic clutch were design in an effort to enhance the ride experience for riders. The unique lever reduces the stock 4-inch pull to grip by a full 1 inches, providing smoother, easier operation. Great for smaller hands, women or anywhere quick response is a necessity like exhibition competition riding. Reduced Reach Levers are available in polished $49.95, black $56.95 and chrome $64.95. All sales are on an exchange basis only and the exchange must be polished not powder coated or chrome. Call direct at 208-561-5031 or catch them on the Web at www.softbrake.com  

The first Sons of Speed race is in the books and for all who attended, they can attest to what an epic event it was. On race day a dozen vintage motorcycle racers mustered their courage and skill to take on the daunting ½ mile banked asphalt track at New Smyrna Speedwayin New Smyrna, Florida. In the final heat Brittney Olsen of 20th Century Racing took the checkered flag, with Matt Harris of 40 Cal customs taking second place with Shelly Rossmeyer-Pepe of Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson rounding out the third spot. Continue reading.

After riding motorcycles for over 30 years I recently decided to buy a Harley… I have to say, many of my friends and family were floored. I come from a performance background and buying a Harley is something I simply never considered. Over the years I have established a reputation poking fun of those Harley riders. In my opinion, it’s all in good fun. I will ride with anyone. There are a ton of serious issues we can get upset at each other about that carry far more weight than what type of bike we all ride. But for years if you were on a Harley, you were going to get the brunt of it if you were riding with ...

Hey, I was jammed in traffic, and it dawned on me. If more folks rode motorcycles, they would have more fun commuting and get home way faster. What if the transportation gurus looked at extreme traffic and said can we take traffic off the roads? Can kids walk to school, if they went to community schools? Could they ride bikes? Could we sweep out front so we could eliminate street sweepers? The Port of Los Angeles is trying to eliminate trucks with more rails. What else could be taken off the streets?   To view the entire news click here. This week we have news from the ACE Cafe, Orlando, 5-Ball Racing, LePera, S&S, Cantina, Las Vegas Bikefest, Trikes, Dynas, ...

Women riders can experience the first-ever all-women’s camping and motorcycle festival at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip kicking off the 77th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 4-7, 2017 in South Dakota. Women from all over the world will gather in the mecca for motorcyclists to launch the historical event with live entertainment, private campgrounds, exclusive moto-related classes taught by industry experts, all women-led group rides through the landmarks of the country, and various activities including shooting guns on the range and racing on the flat track. Read more.

A former President of the Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), Rod Derifield is launching ROR Brands. ROR's initial products will focus on seats and related accessories with imminent plans to expand into other arenas. The first look at the business will be at the Laughlin River Run. “ROR Brands is founded on strength of passion for the powersports industry and our commitment to elevate the riding experience,” says Derifield. After managing five MAG brands with more than $50 million in sales in the U.S. and the U.K., Derifield has seen the loyalty and passion that riders have, and it is a vision he shares. “We want every rider to enjoy every ride in comfort... for as long as they want.” Prior ...

Trike Touring Guide to America : Get out, ride, explore, live and tell us about it. by Ujjwal Dey In 1903, Horatio Nelson Jackson became the first documented person to drive an automobile from San Francisco to New York using only a connection of dirt roads, cow paths, and railroad beds. His journey, covered by the press, became a national sensation and called for a system of long distance roads. United States has 21 kilometres of roads per 1000 people. 5,486,610 kilometers of paved roads exist today in USA. Out of that 103,027 km are marked Expressways. Yes, you are connected to all Americans everywhere. What is stopping you? Get up, boot up, ride and meet these fellow citizens and ...