Would we lie to you? You've seen stunt riding at event such as Bike Week, Laconia or Myrtle Beach. This is the India version of stunt riding, with an eastern sensibility. Advertisement

Stainless steel locking ties are commonly used in many different powersports applications. They are light, strong, and can take a lot of abuse. But, they can be finicky to work with, especially for the average guy who doesn’t use them every day. DEI has developed an effective tool to tighten stainless locking ties. This tool saves time, hassle, and gives a professional looking result. Simply slide the tool on the end of any ¼” nut driver, engage the tie, and twist. This gets the tie nice and secure, without any hassle. The DEI Locking Tie Tool will fit on the end of any standard ¼” drive extension so working in tight spaces where your hands don’t fit is no problem. ...

Hey, check out this article in the Los Angeles Time this week. It's a gas! According to Harley-Davidson President and COO Matt Levatich, the LiveWire is still under development and it will take time before a production motorcycle makes its way to showrooms and garages.  Levatich told the Journal Sentinel that the LiveWire "will be ready for the marketplace when next-generation battery technologies are ready." Right now, the electric bike would travel half the distance buyers want and cost $50,000, "about 50% more than customers would want to pay," said Levatich. We rode the LiveWire a couple of weeks ago in Long Beach and we confirm that this little bike is real hoot! We recommend you schedule a test ride when you get ...

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American motorcycle boutique manufacturer Confederate in launching a $5M private placement opportunity. For twenty-three years, Confederate Motorcycles has defined American exceptionalism by designing and crafting the world’s most iconic and substantive motorcycles. The company is now offering an opportunity to purchase up to 8,000,000 shares of its common stock and become a stakeholder in the company. Go here for more information.

  Vengeance Kevlar Armored Illuminated Jacket. Anything we can do to increase visibility is a plus, especially for the midnight rider in us all. The most common response by drivers in any motorcycle related incident is “I didn’t see them”. Personally, I don’t want ride around looking like a road cone and the Vengeance jacket combines protection with style and comfort. Battery powered light strips contour the front and back of the jacket illuminating in three available colors, white, blue and orange. Reflective material on the front, the back and shoulders adds a secondary layer night time visibility. Illuminadic, a brand of the Seattle based Ancilia Enterprises LLC has designed what they claim is “The most Innovative Protective Clothing in ...

  Traveling along the Intracoastal Alaska Marine Highway System. By Scooter Tramp Scotty. Although this adventure took place sometime in the mid 2000s, I’ve decided to print it here for the benefit of any who would like to ride the huge ships that carry cars, semi trucks, motor homes, and motorcycles from the city of Bellingham, Washington to the distant shores of Alaska. For most everything that goes to Alaska travels along the Intracoastal Alaska Marine Highway System either by ship or by huge barges pulled by tugs. READ more    

Anything we can do to increase visibility is a plus, especially for the midnight rider in us all. The most common response by drivers in any motorcycle related incident is “I didn’t see them”. Personally, I don’t want ride around looking like a road cone and the Vengeance jacket combines protection with style and comfort. Battery powered light strips contour the front and back of the jacket illuminating in three available colors, white, blue and orange. Reflective material on the front, the back and shoulders adds a secondary layer night time visibility.Illuminadic, a brand of the Seattle based Ancilia Enterprises LLC has designed what they claim is “The most Innovative Protective Clothing in the Universe”. READ FULL STORY

  Harley-Davidson and the 5-Ball Racing Leathers’ Photo Shoot. My job is promoting companies in the Powersports Industry through promotions and publicity, as well as by producing custom shows. Last week I flew to LAX to produce the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show, installed down the center isle and on the red carpet of the Progressive International Motorcycle Show. I always look forward to coming out to the City of Angles because I stay at the Bikernet.com HQ in Wilmington, CA. I bring a bottle of single barrel Jack Daniels and sit down with Bandit and whoever-is-around at the end of the day to have a couple of shots, recap the day, and fix the world’s problems. READ ...

Gerie Leigh Clayton, the owner of Scottsdale-based custom motorcycle maker Sucker Punch Sallys, has been arrested on felony theft charges. Scottsdale police say Clayton, 64, defrauded at least two people by taking money for custom bikes that were never made. "They had placed orders from out of state or out of the country and made significant deposits to have the work done, and these custom motorcycles weren't put together and weren't shipped out," Scottsdale Police Officer Kevin Watts tells New Times. Read more.