As a product reviewer for law enforcement products, there are good days and there are bad days. Sometimes I test equipment that gets me excited about the product, and other times, I am left scratching my head. Earlier this year, I tested the Zero DS motorcycle — a stealthy electric conveyance — and I think this product will change the way we look at electric motorcycles for patrol. Riding this bike was right up there with my favorite days as a product tester. I had as much fun here as I would shooting a new Kimber. The Zero DS Uses a Li-ion power pack (Z-Force Li-ion Intelligent and a double stator, axial flux brushless motor. One can select the ZF-6 model, which ...

  California motorcyclist deaths are on the rise.  The increase in motorcycle-involved collisions reverses a trend of significant decline in such collisions since 2008.  In response, the California Highway Patrol asks for the motoring public’s assistance in preventing future tragedies involving motorcycles from happening on our roadways. “Everyone on the highway plays an important role in preventing collisions,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow.  “Motorcyclists are encouraged to ride safely and defensively, while drivers need to look out for motorcyclists who are sharing the road.” Continue reading

Valerie Thompson available for photos & autographs at Martech Services Company Display Throughout Week Long Las Vegas Show Valerie Thompson, owner/driver of Valerie Thompson Racing (VTR), will be hosting autograph and photo opportunities at the Martech Services Company display (Booth 10419) at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas from Oct. 30 – Nov. 3 from 9 am till 3 pm daily. She will also make appearances at the CTEK Battery Chargers booth during the APEX Show (Booth 852) Thompson set 3 new land speed records this year in her campaign to become the world’s fastest motorcycle team owner/driver. Her Martech Services Company sponsored S1000RR is now the fastest production land speed racing BMW Superbike after she ran a top ...

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is giving people a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a custom Epiphone Coronet™ collectible guitar signed by members of the 2012 Sturgis Buffalo Chip concert series lineup. Music-lovers and motorcyclists have a special opportunity to make the holiday season truly rock by registering to win the Rock the Holidays Guitar Sweepstakes and receive the ultimate one-of-a-kind custom Buffalo Chip guitar. Register now at www.BuffaloChip.Com or www.Facebook/SturgisBuffaloChip. What really sets this Limited Edition custom Epiphone guitar sweepstakes apart and makes it a collectors dream are the signatures on the body of the guitar from famous rock stars that performed in 2012 at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™. Sturgis Buffalo Chip featured some of ...

European readers and riders, mark your calendars for the first-ever public world record event to be held in Europe, March 29th to April 1st in Italy at the Nardo track. The high-speed test track located 12 mi north-west of the town of Nardò, Italy, in the southern region of Apulia, in the province of Lecce. Click on the image to find out more. The track has a huge banked circle that measures 7.7 miles and is a sea level. It provides predictable traction for optimal speed trials. Racers can enter three categories including Naked, Partial Streamliner and Streamliner. Below is a video taken at the Nardo Test Track.

  When the twelfth annual Las Vegas BikeFest® cruised into downtown Las Vegas September 27-30, close to 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world enjoyed four days of all things related to the exciting world of custom motorcycles.   Approximately 200 vendors showcased the latest in parts, accessories and apparel, but the highlight of the event was the Artistry in Iron competition where custom builders compete for the coveted title of Master Builder in an exciting biker build-off competition.  "Las Vegas BikeFest returned once again, showcasing the most innovative and cutting edge aspects of bike building," said Mindi Cherry, Event Manager for Las Vegas BikeFest.  "There are only a few places where you can immerse yourself in the excitement and uniqueness of this culture.  Las Vegas ...

  This is the first report from Biketoberfest and doesn't hardly get out of the parking lot, but what the hell. Everyone had a good time at Tropical Tattoo.   http://www.bikernet.com/pages/ADULT_BEVERAGES_TROPHY_GIRLS_AND_BIKETOBERFEST.aspx

A handy accessory for those who ride with saddlebags! These saddlebag tethers prevent your saddlebag lids from flopping all the way open, saving wear and tear on your lids, hinges and saddlebag sides. Includes two Drag Specialties printed tethers that measure 8¾" L x 7¾" W each, four steel zinc-plated support plates and four saddlebag lid screws (latch screws not included). The tethers will work with any 93-13 FLD, FLT, FLHT, FLHR and FLTR models equipped with OEM saddlebags. Sold in pairs. Proudly made in the U.S.A.   Sug. Retail $39.95

The Highland-based Iron Riders Motorcycle Club worked together with several local businesses to build a driveway for ten-year-old Plattekill resident Andrea Langston who has cerebral palsy. Pictured are Andrea, her sisters Claire and Olivia, her parents Kelly and David, members of the Iron Riders, Dean Stanley of Dean’s Paving in New Paltz, as well as representatives of Scott Barclay Trucking of Gardiner, Mehlon Trucking of Wallkill, Paul Colucci Excavating of Gardiner, Autos by Joseph of Highland and Tilcon NY. (photo by Lauren Thomas) Continue reading

  Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson teammates Eddie Krawiec and Andrew Hines, who are battling one another for the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, took part in a recent national teleconference to discuss the title race. Krawiec, a two-time world champion, is the points leader by just 17 over Hines, a three-time champion, on the strength of his career-best seven wins during the season. Hines has five wins this season to go with four runner-up finishes. Continue reading