Biketoberfest is coming October 15-18, and it's time to make plans for the last big outdoor biker festival of 2015. The Original American Beach is expected to host over 100,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and casual observers for the 23rd Annual Biketoberfest motorcycle rally and festival. Sponsors Amsoil, Geico and Sweet Ride Wine will have strong presence throughout the four-day event in which attendees soak up the sun and live music, visit iconic watering holes, and eat at some of the area’s trendy new restaurants. As for the roar, fans will watch the pros compete in Daytona International Speedway’s world-famous motorcycle races – and they’ll also get a sneak peek at the Speedway’s $400 million “re-imagining” project. Multiple locations throughout the Daytona ...

This has been a very strange weather pattern year for the Bonneville Salt Flats. One day it can be a mess and three days later it's ready to rock. I spoke to Bill Woods yesterday and the salt has been under constant investigation. It rained again last Friday, and yesterday the team had members on the salt checking conditions. "We only have access to one track, and no certain pit areas," Bill said. Unless the gods of salt racing step up quick, the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials are canceled. —Bandit

Triumph America LT $8,799.00 VS Kawasaki 900 Classic LT $8,999.00 Vulcan 900 Classic LT Let’s say you’re on a budget and looking for a comfortable cruiser. Let’s say you want a classic looking motorcycle, low seat height, real mileage between gas stops and storage. A Triumph America LT (Light Cruiser) and Kawasaki 900 Classic are serious contenders in such a quest. Both bikes have a long history of reliability, comfort and style. Let the Shootout begin! http://www.bikernetbaggers.com/pages/BATTLE_OF_THE_BUDGET_BAGGERS_Part_1.aspx

Klock Werks opened its doors as a 'home away from home' to all riders on their way to the 75th and our friend Rogue was there to enjoy their hospitality. Read more.

The day started off as an incredible ride through the canyons to the historical city Deadwood were this iconic ride is hosted. Created by the Buffalo Chip the Legends Ride brings together some of the largest names in the industry to raise funds for local charities like Black Hills Special Olympics. I parked my bike, fired up a cigar and started to walk down the street of this historical town charming town in South Dakota. A stroll through the street with sites you will only see during the rally, you feel a buzzing with excitement. The bikes all colors, modifications to extreme. But the one thing that everyone had in common, motorcycles. - Read the rest on Bikernetbaggers.com. -By Cat ...

Gary Mraz takes a close look at Corbin's touring seat for 2009 and up Electra-Glide, Road Glide and Street Glide models. Read it on Bikernet Baggers.

The Buffalo Chip hosted The Flying Piston charity breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 2nd in the tent next to Michael Lichter’s annual Motorcycles as Art display themed Naked Truth this year. Each bike was built without paint and showcased the fabrication ability of each builder. Attendees of the breakfast met the builders and got to see the motorcycles before the public. The proceeds from the breakfast assisted Veterans returning into the workforce, with a passion for the Powersports industry. Read more.

Rumors from Bonneville, Storms over the Grand Canyon, Redheads from Oregon, and Political Ups and Downs. Read this week's news here.

Entertaining and irreverent journeys in search of El Chupacabre, Big Foot, Energy Vortex's and UFO Domes. Chasing stories of Alien abduction, Skinwalkers the ghost of Graham Parsons and a be-headed prostitute. Finding "Here" in Pink Floyds "Wish You Were Here" and "Champ", America's Loch Ness Monster. Following the trail of Easy Rider and riding Route 666. Koz Mraz has published over 200 tour stories and articles for Quick Throttle Magazine, Baggers Magazine, American Iron, Cruiser and www.bikernet.com . His "Piers of the West Coast –Traveled on Two Wheels" series explores Piers from Mexico to Canada. In "Motorcycle Mysteries", Koz travels to fascinating and unique destinations. A collection of rides through California, Arizona, Utah, Mexico, Hawaii , New England and abroad ...

Best rally ever? Although official traffic counts are still pending, all indications are that the 75th Anniversary of the Sturgis Rally brought in an estimated 1 million bikers. The record crowds were no shock, however the interest in Mustang's latest seat for Harley-Davidson's FLRT Freewheeler three-wheeler was a pleasant surprise. “We just wanted to show off the new Freewheeler seat, but had not anticipated the amount of interest it was going to generate,” admits Mustang Seats' Rallymeister John Glynn. He attributes a more mature demographic, the fact the riders are staying in the saddle longer than ever before and the sheer number of people at Sturgis to Mustang's successful launch of the new trike seat. Traffic at both Mustang's locations ...