2013 marks my 50th year as a motorcyclist. I have owned nearly every brand of motorcycle ever made. In 2012, I purchased a Victory Cross Country Tour. I am very impressed with my Victory. I call it, "My Storm Trooper!" In August of 2013, I rode the Victory to Sturgis for the big rally. That's where I test rode a 2014 Indian Chieftain. The bike blew me away. I was very excited about the ride, the concept and the fit and finish of the Indian. I couldn't get that test ride out of my head. Upon returning home to California, I immediately ordered a Chieftain from Indian Motorcycle of Fresno. My bike arrived in early October. I was lucky enough ...

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Project 22 rides across America on a motorcycle journey to raise awareness about combat-wounded veterans. The foundation derives its name from a recent study by the Department of Veterans Affairs that estimates 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Dan and Doc filmed their cross-country trip and plan to make a not-for-profit feature-length documentary. Project 22 hopes that through their efforts, they can reduce the number of combat veteran suicides. Their film is scheduled to be released sometime this summer. Project 22 | Trailer | 2014 from Medicinal Missions on Vimeo.

    This year we were going to ride down, no trailers, no truck, just us and the bike. It has been a long cold winter even in Charlotte NC. Ten inches of snow and ice at one time is unheard of. Cabin fever hit hard and Daytona Bike week was fast approaching. Just the needed fix for those winter time blues! Vicki and I decided we had to peel to Daytona for Bike Week. This year we were going to ride down, no trailers, no truck, just us and the bike. We left Charlotte Tuesday afternoon; it was a beautiful day to ride, sunny and 75! I twisted the throttle and the speedo read between 75 and 85. Vicki ...

    Making Every Minute Count!  Hey, The code of the west this year is headed by making every minute count. It’s a year of non-stop efforts and projects. At some point we are all faced with drawing a line in the sand. Enough is enough. This is a magnificent year of opportunities, but we need to roll the dice and gamble on the good ones. And you must give every opportunity your finest efforts or don’t go there. At the end of the first chapter each opportunity must return the favor and give you its best efforts. CLICK HERE TO READ! Cantina Members Only - JOIN NOW if you are not a Cantina Member! Click to Join the Cantina ...

    It was such a trip to be able to line up and race down Idaho Avenue in Oldtown.  Finally, Saturday! Race day was here, and right off the bat we got rain, it didn’t last long. It cleared right up and just washed the track for us. Everyone was cooled off and ready to go. The Pirate Wenches suited up with donated rally wear from Russ at Bikercrap.com. Russ and I go back to the Elsinore Machine via the Redwoods, he has always been a real big supporter of our brave Veterans. He sized up the girls faster than the wink of a young girl’s eye and we had some super-hot outfits for the wenches to sport. Man ...

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Circuit of The Americas (COTA) and motorcycle racing legend Kevin Schwantz have amicably settled their legal differences and have reached a new agreement to collaboratively promote motorcycling racing at the Austin circuit and across the United States. Schwantz will serve as an official ambassador for COTA and work to promote the upcoming Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas MotoGP™ event set for April 11-13, 2014. “Kevin is a great champion and partnering with him gives us an opportunity to learn from his deep knowledge, as well as continue to celebrate his accomplishments,” Circuit Chairman Bobby Epstein said. “Kevin and I have always shared the desire to see him be a part of COTA, and it's awesome to finally see ...

J&P Cycles gives you an all-access pass, where the fun bikes are not only built to impress, but ride! Bike Week and the Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show seem to go hand-in-hand. We say it every year, but honestly, we mean it – if your plans include a trip to Bike Week, this show is always a must-see! In case you missed this year’s show, J&P Cycles gives you an all-access pass, where the fun bikes are not only built to impress, but ride!Don't miss this video; click here. Advertisement

    Kat Daddy Customs takes the Frankenstein Trike rear end to the extreme with the “Triple Threat“. Kat Daddy Customs is located in Auburn and owner Rick has been building one off customs since he was a teenager. For this “monsterpiece” Rick used a 127 Ultima Motor, a six speed Ultima Transmission and a 3 ½ open belt primary Read More