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Proposed Bill Would Loosen Motorcycle Helmet Laws

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The House has given its blessing to letting people 21 and older ride motorcycles on Missouri highways without helmets. Representative Warren Love (R-Osceola) says he chooses to ride with a helmet for safety, but there are many who don't ... and those riders carry good money. "We're surrounded by states that does not have a helmet law ... if there are people riding southwest of Missouri and they're getting ready to come across Missouri, they're going to go down through Arkansas and journey around and they're going to bypass Missouri. We're losing thousands and thousands of dollars because people aren't coming to Missouri because of our helmet law." The idea had bipartisan support ... and bipartisan ...
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Victory Baggers Get Love From Mustang

Mustang offers Victory owners a win-win deal with saddles for the Victory Cross Roads, Cross Country and Hard-Ball baggers. “Mustang’s mantra has been ‘it’s all about the Ride,’ and we’re proud to have expanded our offerings for the new Victory baggers,” says Mustang Director of Sales Steve Veltri. He notes that Mustang already offers seats for Victory’s Vegas, Kingpin and 8-Balls. According to Victory, the new bikes bring bad ass style and attitude to the bagger niche. “However, being a bad ass doesn’t mean you can’t have a comfortable seat,” quips Veltri. Mustang’s DayTripper™ and Wide Touring seats for all three of these new Victory models offer the added benefit of being lower than stock without sacrificing comfort. The DayTripper ...
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CALM BEFORE THE SUNDAY POST STORM FOR CINCO DE MAYO IN BANDIT'S CANTINA ON BIKERNET

    It's incredible how the news floods in even between Thursday night and Sunday morning. The post is packed with wild trivia, LED turnsignal gloves, Hamster Joy, Blonde Jokes, Aussie Club news, California Legacy Plates, Dago H-D events, 2Wheeler's Party, 5-Ball Racing, Ruger on Gun Laws, Titan from '97, Buell Wiring, Chevy Vegas, New Bonneville Movie, and Ben on Made in America. And that's not all. Join and check it out:  
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New Menā€™s Regulator Perforated Leather Jacket

Crafted from vintage abrasion-resistant cowhide leather with perforated panels on the sleeves and body, the new men’s Regulator Perforated Leather Jacket (P/N 97167-13VM, starting at $450) from the Harley-Davidson® MotorClothes® line delivers maximum airflow to beat the summer heat. For added comfort, it features pre-curved sleeves, power-stretch waist and elbows plus an action back. Pockets at the elbows and shoulders accept accessory body armor, while 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material piping provides enhanced reflectivity in low light. It’s available in either Black or Black/White in S – 5XL and Tall sizes. The Regulator Perforated Leather Jacket is available now at most Harley-Davidson dealerships.
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GARY MAURER ON WIRE PLUS WIRING SYSTEMS ON BIKERNET

  "I have historically handled all of my own wiring--my way," said Gary Maurer, the boss of Kustoms Inc. "My father was a college professor and guess what he taught?   Just one hint-- automotive electrical, so as you can guess, I know my way around a 12-volt system." We introduced Gary to Wire Plus electrical systems during the Cycle Source/Bikernet Sweeps build.   Check it out:  
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Father Finds Peace Restoring Motorcycles

The White Zombies may have defined it — “400 horsepower of maximum performance piercing the night ... This is black sunshine.” But Brian Elliott brings the ride to life. “My main job is to restore engine cases and frames, so people can restore the bikes themselves or pass on to someone else,” said Elliott, who re-creates 1970s and older Harley-Davidson motorcycle frames as part of his business, Black Sunshine Customs. He also can re-create the entire bike, a task that can take two months to over a year to do. “I don’t like to build bikes, but I do it to fund the other work.” He searches for original parts at swap meets and at other garages and shops. If ...
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Pennsylvania Governor Proclaims May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

  PennDOT Encourages Sharing the Road, Reinforces New Teen Rider Law  With the increasing popularity of motorcycling in Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Corbett has signed a proclamation commemorating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. "More people are traveling Pennsylvania roadways on their motorcycles, but it's important that riders and motorists alike are sharing the road safely," Corbett said. "If car, truck and motorcycle operators follow simple steps like looking out for each other and obeying speed limits, we can work together to reduce the number of crashes and highway deaths we see each year." Last year in Pennsylvania there were 854,493 licensed motorcyclists, a 13 percent increase from a decade ago, and 409,017 registered motorcycles, 54 percent higher than a decade ...
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Consumer Tire Rebate From Harley-Davidson And Dunlop

Receive a $40 Gift Card with the Purchase of Two Tires May 1 Through June 15 Participating Harley-Davidson® dealers and Dunlop® have teamed up to offer a $40 consumer mail-in rebate on a set of Harley-Davidson-branded Dunlop tires purchased May 1 through June 15. The offer applies to a set of two new H-D/Dunlop tires (excluding Police tires) and will be paid in the form of a $40 Harley-Davidson Gift Card which can be used at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealership or h-d.com/store. Dunlop tires are made in the USA and have been mounted as original equipment on Harley-Davidson motorcycles since 1984. Dunlop is recognized as one of the world leaders in motorcycle tire design, engineering and manufacturing excellence. The H-D/Dunlop ...
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Mods vs Rockers Chicago 2013

Chicago's Mods vs Rockers has grown to the biggest event of its kind in the US, but that hasn't stopped Steel Toe Press from making it even bigger in 2013. The top-notch motorcycle and scooter rally will expand to include hot rods among thousands of vintage bikes n' scoots. With the addition of the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago's premiere venue for live entertainment, attendees will experience an indoor and outdoor mix of motorcycles and music, featuring Reverend Horton Heat, 'Stray Cat' Lee Rocker, the Supersuckers and more great bands. There'll be action on Friday and Saturday, so check out modsvsrockerschicago.com to see when and where it's all happening! The Mods vs Rockers event is a Steel Toe Press / Uptown Events ...
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Royal Enfield Starts Production At New Factory

Royal Enfield, the maker of iconic cruiser motorcycle Bullet, has got itself a new home in Orgadam, Tamil Nadu. Spread across 50 acres, the 1,50,000- unit plant began commercial production on Tuesday. With a state-of-the-art modular structure, the assembly line can churn out one Royal Enfield a minute. With this new capacity coming on stream, Royal Enfield is aiming to produce and sell 1.75 lakh units in 2013, and increase it to 2.5 lakh units by 2014.  Last year, the company sold 1,13,000 units, and it has grown by over 50% over the last couple of years.  The company already has about 50,000 bookings, with waiting period running into 6 to 12 months depending on the model and variant. The ...
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