Avon Tyres is partnering again this year with the Geico Motorcycle Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover contest by providing a set of tires for the 2015 contest winner. Through this special competition, applicants are asked to submit a 600-word essay with photo sharing a personal story and explaining why they’d like to be selected for the opportunity. Submissions must be received by July 8 via email to bikermakeover@garage-girls.com, and will be evaluated by Garage-Girls judges according to need and creativity. The winner will be announced on August 6 during the 75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. “We are proud to support this contest for the fourth consecutive year,” stated Ken Warner, Vice President of Marketing for Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America. “It’s ...

Mitchell, S.D. resident Glen Shoemaker turned 50 in 2009 in a hospital bed. On his birthday, doctors told him that, as a result of a botched back surgery he had recently undergone and ensuing infection, he was paralyzed. Not long after, Shoemaker became a double-leg amputee, leaving him confined to a motorized wheelchair. Six years later, Shoemaker, 56, has found a way to push the boundaries and once again drive a motorcycle. On Wednesday, Shoemaker was fitted with a motorcycle customized specifically for his condition at Sabers Victory Motorcycles in Mitchell. Thursday, Shoemaker took his motorcycle on its maiden voyage. Read more.

Küryakyn’s top-selling Boss Blades and Zombie Levers are now available for ’14-’15 Harley-Davidson Touring models with hydraulic clutch. Boss Blades are available in chrome and feature a wide, deeply dished blade that offers a reduced reach while still affording the necessary range of motion needed to operate the clutch and brake levers. Go for a more sinister look with the popular Zombie Levers. Comfortable contours and a dished back deliver high leverage with minimal reach. Zombie Levers are available in Chrome or Gloss Black, and the included skull and scalloped medallion inserts provide two options to add the perfect finishing touch. Both the Boss Blades and Zombie Levers fit ’14-’15 Electra Glides and Street Glides, ’15 Road Glides, and ’14 ...

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Amazing Fuel Delivery for our Salt Torpedo   Editor’s Note: This article was published in Easyriders in 1995, but it’s still applicable today. At the time it covered the new Carl Morrow Typhoon billet Carburetor. Since then there has been some tweaking and Carl installed a Thunderjet on this Typhoon for the 5-Ball Racing Salt Torpedo we are building with a 135-inch JIMS twin cam and a JIMS heavy-duty 5-speed transmission.   Here’s the ThunderJet description from Zipper’s: ThunderJet is a jet-able, externally mounted third fuel circuit that improves the performance of 2-circuit carbs such as the S&S Super. Unmodified, these carbs typically have a low speed, or intermediate, circuit that supplies fuel from idle to approximately 2500 rpm, at which ...

Add a touch of chrome in an often-overlooked area on 2014-’15 twin cooled Harley-Davidsons with this direct replacement Coolant Pump Cover from Küryakyn. The simple swap takes minutes and drastically improves the appearance of the engine’s lower front end by exchanging the dull black factory cover with a chrome-plated injection-molded ABS housing. Maintain protection of the pump while also covering the voltage regulator for the perfect finishing touch. The Coolant Pump Cover comes with a 1-year warranty, retails for $69.99 and fits 2014-'15 Twin Cooled Electra Glide Ultra Limited, CVO Touring Models & Tri Glides   Advertisement

The Hollister Freedom Rally is just 2 months away. Thousands of bikers will ride to the town of Hollister, CA a town with a population of just over 34,900 and travel the streets on their favorite ride with friends. The streets will be filled with vendors of all types from major parts and accessories manufacturers, leathers and helmets, jewelry, sunglasses, motorcycle attorneys, insurance companies, food vendors, beer gardens and more. Throughout the day attendees will enjoy such activities as live music on 2 different stages, Custom Bike Show, Poker Walks, Tattoo Contest, Beauty Contest, Biker Games, Biker Bingo and more. The Touring Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is being brought in during the rally and will be on display at Dunne ...

Starting today, the California Highway Patrol plans to crack down on all motorcycle violations in an effort to reduce fatal and injury crashes. The increased enforcement will focus on the Pacific Coast Highway and run through Sunday, officials said. Officers will be on the lookout for motorcycle violations and auto motorists impeding motorcyclists. The CHP Coastal Division also plans to hold future enforcement events to increase awareness of motorcycle safety and sharing the road with motorcyclists.

   I’ve been around motorcycles, custom motorcycles and motorcycle restorations all of my life. I’ve been very fortunate to witness many of the best builders in the field. We have all witnessed greatness when it comes to motorcycling. I didn’t intend on blowing smoke. But you know the drill. Some builders reach way beyond the notion that motorcycles are just a machine. Matt Hotch is one such builder. He can meld the mechanical with the artistic, and refined detail. I’ll never forget a builder from Lancaster, California. He didn’t work in a shop, but built just one custom motorcycle. It was absolutely a world-class winner from every element. A young guy by the name of John Dodson built a couple ...

The Legend Suspensions manufacturing facility will be open to the public for product sales, service, and installations during the 2015 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Legend Suspensions takes appointments via phone or email and walk-ins when availability allows. Legend Suspensions is located at 3461 Whitewood Service Road, Sturgis, SD 57785 and is open Monday through Thursday 7am to 4pm, year-round. Legend Suspensions will also have booths set up downtown Sturgis at J&P Cycles and Indian Motorcycle Sturgis between Main and Lazelle Streets. Stop by to see Legend AERO, Legend REVO, and the new Legend AXO front-end monotube cartridges installed on several bikes, purchase products, or have a suspension system installed. For more information, to schedule an appointment, or for further ...