By Spitfire Today’s route would take us across Missouri starting in Cape Girardeau and ending in Springfield. Elevations were 300 to 1700 feet. 66 motorcycles lined up this morning to attempt another day. We had started with 91 but one never made it out of the parking lot so it was disqualified. The official number of starting bikes was 90. 7 have dropped out of the race and 17 are still working on the bikes or waiting for parts. This morning one of them did not make it from the parking lot to the road. One of his fork springs popped out and he and his bike went down. Unhurt, many rushed to his aid to bring him back to ...

This week we have action from Daytona, Las Vegas Bikefest, JIMS, Royal Enfield, FEMA, the MRF, and a raft of others. Click here for all of it.

The rebirth of the Indian Scout and introduction of the Scout Sixty delivered a fresh breed of powerful middleweight cruisers to the industry. And Kuryakyn’s new Sprint collection designed by John Shope of Dirty Bird Concepts takes the aggressively styled platform to a whole ’nother level. Read more.

I wrote this piece a long time ago. It was never submitted for publication because I figured that, in the light of such unorthodox outrageousness, this story would be rejected. But I think its time has come. The images were shot with film, which most of mine was ruined in a flood. These few were salvaged from that disaster and I apologize for them. Read more.

By Spitfire Many riders were up before dawn. Last minute preparations were being made on bikes for the 247 mile ride from Bloomington, Indiana to Cape Girardeau, MO. The sun was shining and many locals were starting to arrive to look at the bikes and cheer the riders on. The riders were eager to get going across the flat terrain. 300-900 ft elevations. Today, only 67 motorcycles started. Some are still being worked on while others are unable to go on. #34, Peter Reeves from the UK broke down just ½ mile from the hotel. He was obviously frustrated and near enough to get help so I continued on. Today we have many riders who have joined us at “Tag ...

I don't know why, but everyone love this kind of story. We love antiques and buried treasures. This WWII motorcycle was buried in the forest for 70 years and was recently discovered by a team of treasure hunters, most likely on the famed Russian front. It's actually in pretty good shape. Wouldn't you love to display it in your house as a sculpture? Source: Vintage News.

Metzeler Tires and Indian Larry Motorcycles will be holding a raffle to benefit the Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation, a charity established to help fight Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). One lucky winner will receive an incredible prize: the world-famous Indian Larry custom Metzeler custom bike that is used in Metzeler's “follow your dream” contest. The bike will be fitted with ME 888 Marathon Ultra front and rear tires that are specifically designed for mileage, performance and handling. “In the last few years, Metzeler Tires and Indian Larry Motorcycles Raffling Off Famous Metzeler Custom Bike to Benefit Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation has been an amazing partner in donating towards the battle against ALD. The Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation is honored and grateful for the support we have received from Metzeler ...

By Spitfire Things seem to be settling down and people were looking forward to a day with fewer mountain grades. We started in Chillicothe, OH with a 224 mile course ending in Bloomington, IN. Maximum elevation is 1300 feet, a far cry from the 3000 ft elevation we had a couple days ago. The dew was heavy on the bikes. I was out front in the front of the hotel making myself available for whoever might need me. Hans Cortese from South Africa, #1, and I started chatting about his bike. He told me that the JAP on his engine was the maker’s initials. I asked how many bikes he has, Answer: 12. He went on to explain that he ...

“Bleed For This” helmer Ben Younger has found his next feature — a high-octane motorcycle road race film that he’ll write, direct and produce titled “Isle of Man.” Younger will tackle the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Race, an exotic and deadly annual competition that attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. Production will begin in March 2017. The plot follows an American motorcycle racer (Younger is a former pro) as he comes out of retirement to participate in the event held in the Irish sea. Cast has yet to be announced. Source: The Wrap

More riders are making room in their garage for this three-wheeled powerhouse, so Klock Werks took it one step further and developed a specific mount for the Slingshot community. The affordable Slingshot has plenty of room for customization and extras! The Klock Werks Device Mount for Slingshot is unobtrusive and stylish, offered in black anodized aluminum with a stainless steel semi-sphere. The custom semi-sphere mount attaches to your standard wind- shield bracket and is installed in seconds. Adapting to this system is seamless. A thin, stainless steel disc adheres to the back of your device with a powerful adhesive. Two iOadapts will come in your kit, and additional discs are available at getklocked.com. Once you place the iOcore, iOmounts powerful magnet, ...