That's right, the Harley-Davidson Riding Academy is a national rider training program hosted by Harley-Davidson dealerships and conducted on an all-new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.  “For years we’ve been delivering a life-changing, freedom-inspiring training experience,” said Angela Thundercloud, Harley-Davidson Rider Training Manager. “Now, we’re taking rider training to a new level by incorporating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that students will want to keep riding long after class is over.” its inception in 2000, Harley-Davidson’s rider training program has successfully trained more than 350,000 new riders with a premium Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF)-approved rider training experience that guides students on their journey from the classroom to the street with an emphasis on building student confidence on their road to independence. The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy’s ...

I've always been a fan of diggers and of their proportions. I always felt that there's no platform better suited to turn a custom motorcycle into a piece of rolling jewelry. This is a perfect example of the idea. We'd like to see more of these great custom bikes. If you own one of these, drop us a line and we'll take a look at it. Advertisement

  Mutiny on the Harbor -- Bikernet Minions running WILD.   Its been a very interesting week, Bandit jumped ship, disposed of his cell phone in the harbor and left town. Is he escaping from the insanity of work, a busty redhead, or is he one step ahead of a federal indictment? The staff is clueless and we are all watching over our shoulder wondering if it will be a pissed off redhead or the Feds at the door in the middle of the night. But just because the big man decided to act like Casper the Ghost doesn't mean the Bikernet Minions haven't tried to pick up the slack. In between tearing Headquarters apart looking for a bottle of ...

    Do Helmets Reduce Head Injuries? Helmets and helmet laws are incredibly controversial and divisive. Navigating all the conflicting and sometimes unreliable and confusing studies on both sides of the debate can and will drive you crazy. CLICK to read.  

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, ZZ Top, are coming to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Wolfman Jack Stage on Wednesday, Aug. 6 "ZZ Top's songs are some of the most recognizable on the planet,” says Sturgis Buffalo Chip President, Rod Woodruff. “We are thrilled they asked us if they could perform at the Chip this year. Their fans are our fans, and nobody rocks the stage like they do.” The band has performed before millions of fans throughout North America and around the world, touting their iconic beards, cars, girls and that magic keychain. They’ve been known to show up to performances driving some of the world’s most exotic and beautiful machines--one year leading a parade down I-90 on the way ...

We just got news this morning from Nico, the big man at Esteves Motorcycle Design, that the first cam covers for Sportsters have arrived from the foundry. Check these out; they will completely change the look of your XL. They will be available very soon, so stay tuned. If you want to see more, clock on the banner below.   Advertisement

  Universal helmet laws, Ethanol labeling, Red lights in WA, Rally for Mongols, and more. By Bill Bish, thanks to Richard Lester and NCOM, with photos from the Bob T. collection. Motorcycle News from around the world bought to you by NCOM and compiled and edited by Bill Bish. Read the full story Advertisement  

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The 23rd annual LA Calendar Motorcycle Show sponsored by Russ Brown Attorneys is pleased to announce that the American Cancer Society will be the 2014 Show's designated charity recipient.This month the Society announced its first set of new 2014 grantees, awarding a total of $42,899,000 to 103 scientists and health professionals, both to find a cures for the many types of cancers, and to support and care for the facilities that treat and care for cancer patients. "Everyone knows of friends and loved family members, or possibly themselves who have been impacted by cancer", explained Jim Gianatsis, producer of the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show and the Show's themed FastDates.com Motorcycle PinUp Calendars. "I, myself, was cured of cancer 4 years ...

  This 1922 Ace Inline Four is owned by local Sturgis collector Junior Glover. By Christine Paige-Diers (Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame). William G. Henderson is widely recognized as a truly innovative designer of early motorcycles and is especially well-known for his design of four-cylinder engines. He was the original owner of the Henderson Motorcycle company – which was founded in 1911. In 1917, he sold his company to Ignatz Schwinn, the owner of the Schwinn company that made bicycles and Excelsior Motorcycles. CLICK HERE!   Advertisement