The focus at Mustang has shifted to the ride ahead. A key component moving forward is Mustang’s partnership with PixelMags, the world’s fastest growing digital content distribution company.   “PixelMag’s superior technology and digital expertise mirrors Mustang’s own capabilities on the seat side, which makes them the perfect partner,” says Mustang’s Brand Manager, Matt Kulman. “They are as comfortable navigating the digital environment as we are at making the world’s most comfortable seats.”   “The apps and catalogs that we deliver are more than just an image on your iPad or PC,” says PixelMags COO/co-founder Ryan Marquis. He notes that most digital flip catalogs or PDF images on a website can only offer a limited amount of data ...

  Demo Days,  October 27th and 28th  2012 9:00:00 AM   Come test ride the new 2013's Harley Davidsons at our Annual Demo Days. Trike test rides too. Live music by The Anonymous Band, food and refreshments, vendor booths, raffle drawings and 50/50 drawings. 9AM to 4PM   Harley-Davidson® of Westminster 13031 Goldenwest Street Westminster, CA 92683 Phone: (714) 891-4300 Fax: (714) 891-9658

Lehman Trikes USA is pleased to announce it is surging forward with full operations and is fulfilling orders for Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki conversions. Lehman Trikes USA, considered one of the trike industry’s foremost leaders and well known for its high quality, stylish, and reliable products. READ FULL STORY http://www.lehmantrikes.com/

Yes, I know this is old news, but since Steve, Bob and the BDL team bought Bill Gardner's GMA brake company it tossed BDL into the Brake manufacturing arena. They have improved on GMA brakes, made them easier to mount and bleed. They are now working on systems which will double the braking capacity to most Evo Softails.    Here's the first in a series of articles we are developing with BDL and GMA. This article focuses on the task of ordering hydraulic brake lines. It's nuts, but at least by reading this you'll know when you stumble into a brake fitting issue-- you're not nuts.   http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Hydraulic_Brake_Lines_101.aspx

  Daytona International Speedway this weekend was host to the thundering sound of quiet electric motorcycle racing action with the 2012 TTXGP World Championship race. In an exciting race on Sunday morning, Steve Atlas took home the World Championship title for Brammo, winning it from two-time Champion Matthias Himmelmann of Muench Racing who came in 2nd.   The weekend saw an amazing performance by both Brammo riders who, during practice sessions, were hitting speeds in the high 160's (miles/hr) and Eric Bostrom was recorded at 170.1 miles/hr. This speed is nothing short of amazing for electric motorcycles, and just two years ago Lightning Motorcycles set the electric motorcycle land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats in the low 170'ss. Lightning ...

Third-Quarter profits fall 27 percent Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG) reported earnings per share of $0.59 for the third quarter of 2012, in line with Company expectations. Earnings were lower than the year-ago period due to a previously announced plan for lower third-quarter motorcycle shipments during the launch of an ERP production system at the Company's largest assembly plant. For the full year 2012, Harley-Davidson continues to forecast a five-to seven-percent increase in motorcycle shipments compared to 2011. Third-quarter income from continuing operations was $134.0 million on consolidated revenue of $1.25 billion, compared to income from continuing operations of $183.6 million, or $0.78 per share, on consolidated revenue of $1.40 billion in the year-ago quarter. Through nine months, Harley-Davidson income from continuing ...

  The new 18-inch Cut Back Gloss Black Road Winder™ Custom Wheel (P/N 43300064, $749.95) from Harley-Davidson features directional spokes for the look of forward motion even while standing still. The slim spokes open the wheel visually, and showcase the available matching brake rotors and sprockets. The durable gloss black finish is cut away within the spokes reveal a contrasting highlight of brilliant forged 6061 aluminum. This wheel fits 2004-later Touring models (except Trike). A matching 18-inch rear wheel (P/N 40900074, $749.95) is also available. Installation may require the separate purchase of a model-specific Wheel Installation Kit, sprocket hardware and brake rotor-specific hardware, and a tire. See an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer for fitment details.

Here's a weird, fish-hook accident during an amateur race. Fortunately for all involved, it ended well.

This is Frisco's Shovel, an awesome bike built we featured on Bikernet a while back. Hit the picture and enjoy the story!

The 2012 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows kicks-off the nation's largest and longest-running motorcycle show tour Friday, November 2,at the Cobb Galleria Centre, in Atlanta. This is the first place in the United States to see all of the new models from leading manufacturers including BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Star, Suzuki,Triumph, Yamaha and more, as well as the latest aftermarket parts and accessories. From hard-core enthusiasts to casual riders, the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta will be the place for motorcycle enthusiasts to immerse themselves in bike culture, talk to experts and climb on all the hottest rides. Click on the logo to find out more.