Nothing lasts forever and motorcycle batteries are no exception.   Nothing lasts forever and motorcycle batteries are no exception. The original equipment battery on my 2012 FLD Dyna Switchback had been dragging occasionally, after enduring a couple of summers and bad-ass winters in northern Virginia, plus another sweltering summer in the Conch Republic of south Florida. So I was pissed but not surprised when it barely had enough grunt to fire up my bike for the commute home from work a couple of weeks ago. I charged the battery when I got home, but a subsequent test with a multimeter confirmed my suspicion. The battery was toast. Click to read .....                 ...

  BDL’s new BPP-500HYD is just the ticket for riders looking for the optimum in touring clutch performance. The tried and proven system is designed specifically for late touring models with HD hydraulic clutch (non CVO models). The patented Ball Bearing lock up design works with 45 - 5/16" steel ball bearings. While the BPP-500HYD is designed to work with the stock spring, retainer and bolts, each kit includes an optional .240" thick HIGH PERFORMANCE diaphragm spring which is 30% thicker and stronger than the stock HD diaphragm. This is a significant upgrade that is sure to benefit riders of these late model touring machines. Suggested retail for the BPP-500HYD is $238.50. Available from Belt Drives Limited dealers worldwide. www.beltdrives.com

Is there too much dash riding on your tank? The Kustom Metal Dash smooths out your tank for a clean, low-profile look and accepts most aftermarket low-profile vented caps. Stamped steel and e-coated, the dash is ready to paint, or choose the brilliantly chromed version - both come with dash trim. The Kustom Metal Dash is available in three lengths: short measures 15", long measures 18 5/8" and extended measures 19 5/8", but can be trimmed to fit. Creates a clean, low-profile look. Accepts most aftermarket low-profile vented caps. Easy to install. Made in the USA Advertisement

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Part of the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIM Expo), the Retro Affair Vintage Motorcycle Show, presented in partnership with the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, is a special judged competition. The competition will showcase pre-1984 historic, restored and customized American, Japanese and European vintage motorcycles. “We’ve always been passionate about supporting vintage motorcycles, motorcycle restoration and customization,” said Ken Warner, VP of Marketing, Avon Tyres. “The Avon Roadrider, Speedmaster and Safety Mileage tires have been industry leading products for vintage bikes, and we’re looking forward to seeing all the great bikes at this year’s event.” Motorcycles will be organized into classes based upon make, and then subdivided based upon year and style. Avon Tyres will award a set of tires to ...

Register to win the all-new 2015 Indian Scout. Rooted in a rich and unrivaled past, yet unlike anything that’s ever been, enter for a chance to have the all-new liquid-cooled Indian Scout grace your garage. Make sure to check out our first riding impressions of the Indian Scout here. What are you waiting for? Click here. Advertisement

If the end goal is more power, you must start at the beginning! Our MaxFlow and HighFlow Air Cleaner kits drastically increase intake airflow while reducing turbulence at the throttle body inlet through its American-Made, fully-cleanable oiled gauze element. Installation is quick and easy and results are noticeable! Already have the factory Stage I upgrade kit? Convert it to a MaxFlow with our economical MaxFlow Stage I upgrade kit. Includes just the MaxFlow element and special mounting hardware to attach to your factory Stage I backing plate.   Advertisement

The Harley-Davidson Pro Stock Motorcycle team took an unusual double victory at the AAA NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex in a weekend that saw both team riders claim final round wins and trade the championship points lead between each other. Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines actually lost and then re-gained the points lead in the span of 24 hours to teammate Ed Krawiec, who on Saturday won rain-delayed elimination rounds originally scheduled for Sept. 14 at the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals in Charlotte. Those rounds were run at the Texas Motorplex during qualifying, and Krawiec, the top qualifier at Charlotte, defeated Hines in the semi-final round before getting a win over Suzuki rider Steve ...

Designed using CFD to work in concert with the splitstream vent, this Memphis Shades Spoiler Windshield takes Rushmore comfort to the next level. This windshield features Lucite® material for excellent optics and durability; top 3” vertical section is optically corrected for even further clarity. Available in 4.5”, 6.5” and 8.5” sizes with ghost or smoke styling to fit your preference. These windshields are made in the U.S.A. and fit 14 FLHT/FLHX and 14 HD FL Trike models. http://www.memphisshades.com/harley-shades/batwing-windshields-for-harley/flh-spoiler-windshields-96-13 http://www.memphisshades.com/harley-shades/batwing-windshields-for-harley/flh-spoiler-windshields-14-later Advertisement