Don't miss this great new tech written and photographed by the Lucky Devil Metal Works crew who are primarily responsible for the Salt Torpedo build. Kent Weeks and his wife Holly did a helluva job at documenting this process. Continue reading.

Tom Cruise has been following in the footsteps of other action movie actors, wanting to do his own stunts. In the upcoming "Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation," he goes the extra mile to ensure audiences get a level of reality that CGI can't provide. "These stunts are rehearsed to within an inch of their life, but the one thing that Tom feels very passionately about, and it really comes from a place of wanting to entertain the audience, is in a movie like 'Mission: Impossible,' where it’s possible to do these things using a camera that doesn’t rely on the CG that 'Star Trek' or 'Terminator' relied on, when you actually see Tom Cruise holding onto the side of the airplane ...

Guest columnist Brian Edwards asks interesting questions in this article from Oregon Live. Although it rarely comes up in the debate, switching a notable number of commuters to two-wheeled vehicles could help alleviate traffic woes. That is already happening in the Portland core, where bicycle use has been encouraged through policy and road improvements. There's little question that bicyclists are making commutes easier for everyone. Following the bicycle model, the state together with local governments should start encouraging more people to ride motorcycles as well. This is an easy fix. It won't require any infrastructure improvements or expense — just a few policy changes and perhaps an awareness campaign. Continue reading.

An Updated Report on Photo Realism after 23 Years by K. Randall Ball with photos by Markus Cuff This is a strange one. I’ve witnessed the rise and fall of numerous businesses in the Chopper Kingdom in my 45 years of drinking Jack Daniels, riding choppers, and chasing redheads. I’ve seen the changes, felt the pain of losing brothers, and watched the Chopper world crumble again in 2008. Now we look at a used, flashy, billet, Big Dogs with distain, as if they came from another planet. And those 330 rear tires are now replaced with 30-inch front tires. After the economic crash over 75 percent of all aftermarket motorcycle shops died. Okay, so no negative waves. We are still alive ...

BMW has a proud tradition of craftsmanship and innovation… the same principles that Mustang Motorcycle Products, LLC was founded on back in 1980. Combining technological tradition with historic styling cues has resulted in BMW's landmark R nineT motorcycle, which is gaining worldwide popularity while breaking the mold of who the “typical” BMW rider is. BMW believes motorcycling is a passionate pastime and developed the R nineT “for those who like it pure and original.” However being a BMW purist no longer means you have to compromise comfort! “Our BMW offerings are more than replacement seats — they are upgrades to your riding experience,” explains Mustang’s Sales Manager Jesse Sargent. “In the past 35 years Mustang has grown from a small ...

Are you riding to Sturgis? Küryakyn is recruiting five road- trippin’, social-media junkies to join their crew that will be documenting their adventures on “#THEXKURSION to Sturgis”—and they want YOU to be part of the ride! Küryakyn has a team of riders from across the States and beyond making the trek to the Black Hills showcasing the new XKürsionTM luggage line. Sturgis-bound bikers who plan on making their journey to the 75th a road trip to remember can enter for a chance to receive an all-new XKürsion gear bag and share their adventure throughout the rally via Küryakyn’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Winners will also receive a VIP package and special product discounts when they visit the Küryakyn trucks during the ...

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is exploding through the gates one week earlier than ever before by offering three nights of headlining concerts at no charge during its first ever, free, pre-rally party. The three-night concert series will take place on the Jägermeister Stage at the free-access CrossRoads at the Buffalo Chip and will feature a caliber of live music not typically offered without a cover charge. While the concerts are free, VIP and weekend camping passes can be purchased for this special, three-day weekend event so concert goers can stay and party all night long, all weekend long, before, after and during the shows. Chart-topping rock band Pop Evil will kick off the free party on the Jägermeister Stage as ...

This Crystallized Classic Indian Motorcycle would surely get attention anywhere it goes. It features styling that pays tribute to the legendary Indian Motorcycle of the past, with a new twist which has enhanced its beauty even more so - Angelica Ganea took her crystal application engineering skills to a whole new level when she boldly covered it entirely with Swarovski Crystals. Angelica Ganea, a Canadian Pop/Classical Singer & Songwriter, has been working with Swarovski crystals most of her life, using them on clothes and shoes. Then she took it further and crystallized microphones and musical instruments. When later she started up a company crystallizing custom monogram cake toppers, Angelica's high quality craftsmanship enabled her to become a Swarovski Branding Partner. ...

Moto3 rider Niklas Ajo shows stunning commitment, crossing the finish line on his knees after a spectacular save. 20-year-old Finnish motorcycle racer Niklas Ajo signed a masterful save during Saturday’s Motul TT Assen Moto3 race in The Netherlands. Ajo was battling the pack in eighth position, coming into the final chicane of the race, when he lost control of the bike and nearly highsided. We'll let you have a look at what he did next.

The all-new Airmaster Dark Smoke Windshield from Küryakyn is now available for Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour and Magnum models. All Küryakyn Airmaster windshields are made in the U.S.A. from premium hard-coated polycarbonate that will not crack or shatter. The Airmaster for Victory measures 10″ tall x 25″ wide, 1″ taller than the OEM windshield for superior wind protection and significantly reduced head buffeting. The center air scoop is also larger than stock to diminish turbulent airflow while complementing the sharp lines and styling found on Victory fairings. Airmaster Dark Smoke Windshields come with a one-year warranty and reuse factory hardware for a hassle-free install on all 2010-’15 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour and Magnum models. Küryakyn P/N ...