It’s a Two Wheel Salute for a Hometown Hero! Do you know someone who is passionate about helping others in their community - and passionate about motorcycles? Submit their story and they will be entered to be one of three Hometown Heroes who will get a VIP loan of an Indian Chief for a year and you will be entered to win $1,000. Nominate your hero here: http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/two-wheel-salute-contest Advertisement

Keep road-trip grime under control with these two new packable surface-care products from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories, perfect for rest-stop touch-ups and rally detailing. The new Bug Eater Sponge (P/N 93600110, $7.95) is tough on bugs but gentle on other surfaces. This easy-to-grip pad features a strong, flexible core laminated with double-sided cleaning surfaces. When paired with water and Bug Remover or Wheel & Tire Cleaner sprays, the textured orange surface helps break down and dissolve baked on bugs and road grime without scratching the surface below. The Spray Cleaner & Polish + Microfiber Kit (P/N 93600108, $11.95) is the perfect on-the-road cleaning companion. Spray Cleaner & Polish aerosol waterless quick cleaner/detailer floats dirt and dust off the ...

Designed to replace the stock reflectors on your 2014+ StreetGlide Special, Klock Werks “Special” Saddlebag Hinge Inserts are a quick and easy way to customize your bags! Inserts are machined from billet aluminum and chromed. Easy installation! Just remove your stock reflectors, and press the Special inserts into place. The 3M adhesive will hold them securely to your stock latches. Made in the USA. Fits ALL 2014 H-D touring models... Machined from billet aluminum and chrome plated... Easy installation using 3M adhesive... Proudly Made in the USA!!   Advertisement

Steve Menneto, Vice President of the Polaris Motorcycles division overseeing both the Victory motorcycles and the Indian Motorcycle Brand receives “Industry Leader of the Year” award. Ever since the first V-Twin Expo was held in 2001, V-twin industry leaders have been acknowledged in a special awards ceremony held during the Expo weekend. This year marked the 14th annual V-Twin Expo Awards, at which Steve Menneto, Vice President, Motorcycles at Polaris Industries was recognized at the Industry Leader of the Year. Steve was nominated for the award because of the vision and leadership in the creation of the 2014 Indian Motorcycle brand re-launch. The styling and build quality of the Indian Chief motorcycles’ spoke volumes to the motorcycle fraternity. “Steve did ...

 Sturgis Buffalo Chip announces that blues legend, John Mayall, will take the stage at the Chip’s 33rd annual Motorcycle and Music Festival on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. The living music icon will bring his driving Chicago-style electric blues to the ever-expanding lineup of Sturgis concerts taking place during the nine-day festival. Mayall joins over 20 live bands to take to the Chip’s main stage Aug. 1-9, 2014, including Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Florida Georgia Line. The Buffalo Chip will be announcing more bands throughout the year, with the next announcement scheduled for Feb. 25. Festival prices increase Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. MST. Mayall is a blues virtuoso who has received endless acclaim for his 50-year career ...

Picture this: you and Arlen Ness, hanging out at the shop, having a beer and customizing your brand new 2015 Victory Gunner. Sound like a dream? With the Victory Custom Ness Sweepstakes, it’s a dream that will become a reality for one lucky winner. Victory is going over the top to celebrate their riders, by offering up the chance to not only win a new Gunner, but to also meet Arlen, Cory, and Zach Ness in California, and have the bike personally customized. No catch, no strings – just a dream opportunity Victory is excited to make available to one very lucky motorcycle enthusiast.  Contestants may enter to win the Custom Ness Sweepstakes February 8 – March 26 at Victorymotorcycles.com.  ...

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Reposted From Ride Apart Consumer Reports has looked at bikes built between 2009 and 2012 and found varying quality amongst the brands, which saw first place finisher Yamaha almost six times more reliable than the worst performer, BMW. These are the most reliable motorcycles. Motorcycle owners and subscribers to CR were asked to submit information about serious problems or repairs they had experienced with their motorcycles over a four-year period. The information that was supplied only covered five brands in significant depth – Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda, Harley-Davidson and BMW. Around a fifth of the 4,680 motorcycles suffered from a serious issue. Yamaha motorcycles were the best performing, with one in 10 bikes having a problem, that ranged to one in ...

JayBrake Radial Plate Mounts (MSRP starts at $269.00) clean up the rear fender by moving the license plate onto the open belt drive. They fit most open belt drives. Radial Plates mount directly to the starter housing on most applications. They’re machined from billet aluminum and supplied with stainless steel mounting hardware. JayBrake Radial Plate Mounts include a bake light, running lights and a license plate light. Spare are available to locate the plate mount away from the frame for clearance issues. The Primo Brute Force plate mount is flat, not curved to match the belt drive. Dyna models mout to the swingarm axle bolt. JayBrake Radial Plate Mounts are available in polish, chrome or black. Visit JBrake.com for specific applications ...

Talk about an eye catcher and conversation starter! This unique, all American masterpiece is as patriotic to look at as it is awesome to ride. And, with a few exceptions, you can build one just like it, at home or shop using parts found in Paughco’s latest catalog. From the awesome custom chassis to the bars, seat, tank, rear end assembly, and fenders to those cool Dog Bone risers, lights, pegs and even the paint, it’s all available a www.paughco.com or by calling direct to 775-246-5738.