The auction house Mecum, known for selling collector cars and other vehicles, said it will offer a 1931 Harley Davidson VL 74 motorcycle, once owned by the late actor Steve McQueen. The bike will cross the block during Mecum’s inaugural Celebrity Items Auction, July 26-27, in Santa Monica, California. McQueen, sometimes called the King of Cool, was known for his love of cars, motorcycles and racing. A number of his former vehicles, from a Ferrari 250 GT Lusso to a Husqvarna 400 Cross off-road motorcycle, have fetched many times their estimated value in auctions during the past decade.   The ’31 Harley-Davidson was part of the actor’s collection, awaiting restoration when he was diagnosed with cancer in 1979. McQueen died ...

Two electric motorcycle teams made cross-country trips across the U.S. this week. Terry Hershner, a green energy and electric vehicle advocate, took a solo trip from San Diego, Calif. to Jacksonville, Fla., riding a modified 2012 Zero S. The other, Team Moto Electra, took a replica vintage Norton Featherbed, that was electrified by Brian Richardson and a James Madison University team led by Dr. Robert Prins.   Hershner set out very early on May 31 from San Diego, and reached Jacksonville on June 5. He ran into a few snags, such as traffic accidents stalling traffic for miles, a large rainstorm in Texas, and a serious problem when the motor failed. Fixing the problem required the overnight delivery of a ...

Guesses for the next big Sturgis Rally concert announcement will be accepted until Monday, June 10, 2013. Win a chance to MEET THE STARS! by guessing the next world class band to rock the stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip during the 2013 Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD. Guess the Band correctly and get entered to win awesome prize package as well as be automatically entered to win a Grand Prize Fan VIP Upgrade at the Buffalo Chip. A Fan VIP Upgrade is your chance to meet your favorite stars at the Best Party Anywhere in 2013 and to have an unforgettable good time. Clues for the Guess the Band Contest for 2013 will be revealed on Facebook. Each day ...

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Inovex Industries, best known as the manufacturer of the high-speed balancer and sealant Ride-On, announces that the race team Moreland, Noonan, Perko, and Lux run Ride-On in all of their racing motorcycles to augment balancing. This iconic race team holds several records at the Bonneville racetrack – the Nurnberg of high-speed racing – in several motorcycle classes including the unlimited. It’s in this latter class where the dual engine, 300 cubic inch, 450 plus horsepower champion Harley resides. Says Bob Moreland of Moreland, Noonan, Perko, and Lux race team, “A few years ago the Director of Powersports for Ride-On, David Scott, walked through my door carrying a pail of Ride-On. I never, ever buy anything for my bikes unless it’s ...

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Coming in less than three weeks is a great event at PSI. It is the (monthly) June Open House on June 22, 2013. Among the many instructors and staff member you will meet, it is recommended to make sure to see the following staff if you have the desire to succeed in a motorcycle mechanic training program. They can help! Click here to visit the PSI website today.

Pirelli will take part in the celebrations for the 110th anniversary of Harley–Davidson, which will be held from June 13 through 16 in Rome, Italy. Pirelli will set up shop at Lido di Ostia, where most of the activities organized by Harley– Davidson will be held. In partnership with LowRide, the authoritative Italian magazine devoted to the custom bike world, the Rome Nautical Club on site will be renamed the Pirelli Clubhouse for this occasion. There are many activities planned by the Milanese company for the four days of celebrations. Pirelli's experts and engineers will hold product workshops illustrating the importance of tires on custom motorcycles. Afterwards, attendees can test their knowledge first-hand through demo rides organized by Pirelli with ...

Neale Bayly, renowned motorcycle journalist and philanthropy adventure rider, takes three average riders on the trip of a lifetime to Peru. They face unbelievable challenges through the deserts and mountains...but find it's all worth it when their journey leads them to an orphanage. Take a look at the trailer for this interesting reality series premiering this weekend on SPEED. Get your DVRs ready!

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