Potato-Potato…
We like themes that tie everything together, so for this issue we’re focusing on V-twins – that quintessential American machine with the potato potato sound that most of us love, but drives your neighbors crazy. My brother-in-law Randy rode his Victory Jackpot to Sturgis from Eugene, Ore. last year for the first time and said
Biker Boot Straps Armed Forces Collection
Biker Boot Straps, a supplier of premium boot straps for motorcycle riders, is now showcasing its armed forces collection, featuring the insignias of America’s military. Included in the collection are new designs for the US Army, Marines Corps, Air Force and the very popular POW/MIA insignia.
Shimano’s Second Annual Moto Athlete Road Ride a Success
With the AMA Supercross series in the midst of its California leg, Shimano hosted its sponsored motorcycle athletes and industry friends on a road bicycle ride from its U.S. headquarters on January 18, the day after the Anaheim 2 Supercross round. The second annual Shimano Moto Athlete Road Ride attracted an impressive turnout of participants who took part in the 20-mile ride.
CBX1000 Speedometer Watch
The speedometer watch in the design of the legendary Honda CBX – A stainless-steel wristwatch in the design of the speedometer of the Honda CBX: CBX1000.us now offers a high-quality speedometer watch made in Germany for all riders and fans of the legendary six-cylinder motorcycle.
MotoAmerica Race License Processing Available
The American Motorcyclist Association has opened the license application process for all MotoAmerica-eligible road-racing classes. MotoAmerica is the new home of the AMA Superbike Series.
Tread Lightly! and Partners Complete Key Educational Program
The national nonprofit Tread Lightly! is celebrating the successful completion of the third year of an interpretive education program aimed at protecting and enhancing recreational opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor activities ranging from recreational shooting to off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation.
Mikuni BSR33/42 Carburetor Air Cutoff Valve Rebuild Kit MK-405
Mikuni American is now making available Genuine Mikuni Carburetor and Fuel Pump Rebuild Kits for many popular OEM Motorcycles and ATVs where such rebuild kits and replacement parts may not be available from the original vehicle manufacturer.
Trey Canard Wins First Supercross Race Since 2011
Team Honda’s Trey Canard won his first Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race of the 2015 season in front of 47,671 fans at O.co Coliseum. BTO Sports/KTM’s Andrew Short won the SupercrossLive.com Holeshot Award with RCH Suzuki’s Ken Roczen, who came into the race as the points leader with two wins, and
MPN 2014 Best of the Web Awards
Congratulations to all the companies that made the list and have represented the industry well with interesting and innovative new products.
Hail to the Chief: 2015 Indian Chief
You may have already noticed what Polaris has done with its acquisition of one of the most iconic brands in American motorcycling. By nearly all accounts, Indian is BACK, BABY (said with more emphasis if it’s in a George Costanza tone)!
Crashing Shoei’s Top Secret Hornet X2 Pre-Launch Party
A couple days before the North American premier of Shoei’s newest helmet at the International Motorcycle Show in Washington, DC, a “top-secret” pre-launch press event was held in the wilds of Southern California… literally.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Names Donald L. Green Program Manager for Indiana
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Vice President Robert Gladden has announced that Donald L. Green has joined the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to manage the Indiana Motorcyclist Safety Program and assist MSF in advancing national motorcyclist safety initiatives.
