It's amazing, all the Sturgis happenings this year, the controversy, the lawsuits, the shows, the bands, and the babes. Hang on. It's going to be a good one, and brothers and sisters are still fighting for our freedoms to ride. Plus don't miss the new products, the deals, and project bikes.   http://www.bikernet.com/pages/RUN_FOR_THE_BLACK_HILLS_THURSDAY_NEWS__JULY_26TH_2012.aspx

  We let the “Dawgs” out again! Honda VT1300 Interstate & Stateline riders can now use the Desert Dawgs to keep warm and dry in rainy or cold weather – without the hassle of a bulky fairing. Just in time for fall and winter riding! Desert Dawgs are made with top-quality leather-touch vinyl, which looks like leather but lasts longer and doesn't require any maintenance or special treatment. Roll 'em, fold 'em ... stuff 'em in your saddle bags! Cleaning requires only soap and water. And the popular Ultra-Pockets on each side give you that extra space you need for garage door opener, camera, etc.! MADE IN THE USA!   minimize cold updrafts repel road spray from front wheel and ...

The 3rd Annual Rider Appreciation Day was held on June 30, 2012 at Corbin’s workshop in Hollister, CA. Everything was perfect…the weather, the crowds, the food, the entertainment and most importantly…Corbin’s incredible staff that donated thousands of hours into making this the “Perfect Event.” Thousands showed up to attend this one-day event from all over California as well as Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon and I “personally know” at least one person that flew in from Australia just to attend this event…my girlfriend Lyn. Mike Corbin, The “Idea Guy” that keeps things flowing smoothly at Corbin sends his personal thanks to the thousands of riders for supporting Corbin in their efforts to keep Independence Day alive in Hollister. Mike stated, “The ...

 Renegade Wheels will be at Black Hills Harley-Davidson, exit 55 off I-90 via Deadwood Ave. This location will be offering their custom motorcycle wheels for sale and offering free installations with any wheel purchase. Renegade Wheels’ New and second location will be in downtown Sturgis on the south east corner of Lazelle and 4th street, where they will also be offering wheels and free installation with the purchase of new wheels. They will also be installing AVON Tires for those who need to replace their worn out rubber. If you have any questions just contact Renegade Wheels at 714-998-7241 or sales@renegadewheels.com

  The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® invites all Victory Motorcycle owners to Join the official group ride and party exclusively for Victory owners.  The 2012 Victory Sturgis Ride & Party reception will take place on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 beginning with registration from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lodge at Deadwood. Then an escorted ride through the canyons of the Black Hills will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Victory riders will then be treated to a reception and party at the Russ Brown Event Center at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® from 5 to 8 p.m. This year’s Official Victory ride will be led by none other than the legendary USMC Gunnery Sergeant and actor, R. Lee “Gunny” Ermey, ...

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  Zipper's Mikuni 45mm Carb Kit   • The billet manifold mount is designed to mount the carb to any S&S G or D manifold, making fitment to engines with tall cylinders as easy as choosing a manifold from our catalog • This trick adapter seals leak-free to the carb via double o-rings and tucks the carb in .250″+ closer than the standard rubber adapter; it's much more stable as well • On the other side of the carb, we designed an o-ring sealed flange within the billet backplate • Comes with a smooth radius inlet for enhanced flow into the carb, a 2-3/4″ deep, high flow air filter element, heavy-duty support brackets. Breather hardware and the traditional Mikuni chrome ...

    It's a straightforward tech without women or even jokes. But we did cover the necessary tools and serious recommendations for success.   http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Bikernet_Installs_Samson_Legend_Series_Hellraisers_Exhaust.aspx

Open FREE registration will be on Monday, August 6th, 2012 between 9 AM and 12:00 PM.  To pre-register contact Kari at (313) 737-8888 or thehorseads@aol.com. All registrants will receive a FREE bike event Horse t-shirt and a bottle of Hog Snot Lubricant’s cleaner AND are eligible to win their share of over $15,000 in prizes (drawn by raffle ticket).  Judging will begin at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 6th, 2012.  The 2012 panel of guest judges will include: ·       Roadside Marty of Flat Broke Customs, ·       Paul Cox of Paul Cox Industries, ·       Patrick Patterson of LED Sled, ·       Jesse Dupree of Jackyl, ·       Matt Olsen- Carl Olsen’s son, ·       Kevin “Teach” Baas- Baas Metal Craft ·       Brewdude of Brew ...

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced a joint venture with Eicher Motors Limited, a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles and motorcycles in India.  The joint venture will develop and market new products to meet the diverse vehicle needs in India and other emerging markets.  The agreement creates a new operation, wherein Polaris and Eicher each control 50 percent.  The overall investment is expected to be approximately $50 million, shared equally between the partners over a three-year period.      “This agreement instantly expands and enhances Polaris’ presence in India and supplying access to additional emerging markets around the globe and leverages Polaris’ strength in product innovation and vehicle development” said Scott Wine, Polaris CEO.  “Eicher’s financial strength and rich history as a leader in the Indian market makes ...