The premiere of ” Harley and the Davidsons’ ” is scheduled for Monday September 5, 2016 on the Discovery Channel. Discovery Channel is all set to launch the much-awaited TV mini-series called ‘Harley and the Davidsons’. Based on the life and struggle of the founders of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, the mini-series will open on Monday September 5, 2016 as a part of a two-hour installment. It will be followed by two…
Read MoreArlen Ness Gets Lifetime Achievement at Sturgis
In keeping with the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s mission to honor those who have made a positive and significant impact on the sport and lifestyle, a special “Lifetime Achievement” award has been added to the Class of 2016 induction ceremonies. Already a Sturgis Museum Hall of Fame member circa 1992, Arlen Ness was a unanimous choice to receive the first Lifetime Achievement honors. “Arlen truly is the ‘Godfather’ of the custom…
Read MoreAMA Public Trail Booby Trap Warning
Motorcyclists and all-terrain-vehicle riders in three states have discovered booby traps along trails on public lands that place riders, hikers and others at risk, the American Motorcyclist Association reported today. In Idaho, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, someone or some group is deliberately trying to harm off-highway-vehicle riders who use trails on public lands. Booby traps also have been reported in recent years along trails in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson Brake Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into Harley-Davidson motorcycles after receiving 43 complaints that riders’ brakes had failed without warning. The inquiry covers 430,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles, model years spanning from 2008 to 2011, that feature an anti-lock braking system, which is designed to prevent riders from losing grip if circumstances (like getting suddenly cut off by a driver) call for a hard brake. According to NHTSA’s report,…
Read More2017 Ducati SuperSport Rumored
Prior to World Ducati Week (WDW) the Italian firm had already revealed that they would use their 90th anniversary celebrations at last weekend’s festival to unveil two new models. While one was to be an anniversary edition of their flagship Panigale, the other was shrouded in mystery, and Ducati insisted that the only people to see the new bike would be those in attendance at Misano – which topped an…
Read MoreTen Motorcycles Seized in Hawaii
State conservation officers impounded 10 motorcycles and issued 46 citations to 10 people for alleged illegal dirt biking in Kula Forest Reserve on the slopes of Haleakala on Sunday. The dirt bikers allegedly accessed the forest reserve by trespassing through private property. The nine adults and one juvenile who were cited face multiple charges including prohibited motorized vehicle operation in a non-designated area; prohibited operation of non-four-wheel-drive vehicle; and several…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson Sweeps Pro Stock in Norwalk
Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines racer Ed Krawiec swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Aboard a thundering Harley-Davidson V-Rod drag bike, Krawiec was the top qualifier for the event and then blasted through Sunday elimination rounds, defeating his Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines teammate, Andrew Hines, in an all-Harley-Davidson motorcycle final round. “Any time I race Andrew in the final it’s fun because we can line up and know…
Read MoreLong Beach So Cal Motorcycle Swap Meet
EVENT INFO – So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet The So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet is the largest monthly gathering of riders in the USA. Held every month at Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium the So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet is an “All Brands” event with over 500 Vendors and over 1000 Bikes for show and sale. Riders and Collectors from all ends of the bike hobby, including Harley, Cruisers, Choppers, Vintage, British, Race, Off-Road,…
Read More$38k Motorcycle Heist in Petaluma
Four days after a burglar escaped with $38,000 worth of motorcycles and eluded a police chase, and two days after the rental truck used in the robbery was found in San Francisco, local law agencies are continuing to search for the suspects who committed the heist. The abandoned U-Haul box truck found near the former Candlestick Park has been dusted for fingerprints and DNA. The incident began just before 10…
Read MoreDucati Patents Chatter Free Wheel
Engineers at Ducati are constantly innovating and developing new technology to further improve their two-wheelers. A few design sketches have surfaced, which showcase the future of tire and wheels from Ducati Motors. A design patent has been filed in USA, China, and Europe by Ducati. They are working on a redesigned wheel and tire for their sportsbikes. The center of the wheel will get rubber support to absorb shocks from…
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