Ep. 91: Events, New Bikes, Recalls and New Tech
Traveling from the past to the future through motorcycles and riding tech.
Be Yourself — In a Helmet
Gone are the days of boring helmets. Add some flair with popular attachments.
The Harley-Davidson Museum Is Heating Up This June
Wild Ones Vintage Motorcycle Rally returns and the brand-new
Harley-Davidson Shop premieres.
May Events at the Harley-Davidson Museum
Bike Nights and Saturday demos return; Mother’s Day celebrations, new displays and so much more are coming to the crossroads of 6th and Canal this month.
Royal Enfield, Honda to Offer Demo Rides at VMD
Motorcyclists in the market for a new bike can experience some of the hottest models available from Royal Enfield and American Honda at 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal Enfield, July 23-25 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Both companies will be on location with demo fleets. Licensed motorcyclists are invited
Biltwell to Co-Sponsor VMD Swap Meet
The largest swap meet in North America features 35 acres of motorcycles and parts.
Vermont Hoarders ‘Barn Find’ Bikes To Go Up For Auction
The movie, Wild One starring Marlon Brando, showed images of a biker gang terrorizing a small town in California. The leader of the pack falls for the Sheriff’s daughter despite objection from her father. Just like in the movie, Robert Elick Bearor was a bit of a rebel. In fact, he took pride that his
Kenda, STACYC and Iron Pony To Bring Kids Playground to VMD
Kenda Tire has been announced as the Official Tire of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and will partner with STACYC balance bikes and Iron Pony to offer a unique opportunity for young riders. “We’re pumped to be back at Vintage Motorcycle Days after last year’s hiatus,” said Dave Komoroski of Kenda Powersports. “It’s become a
Royal Enfield Named Presenting Sponsor of VMD
Royal Enfield, a motorcycle manufacturer that produced its first motorcycle in 1901, was recently announced as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which takes place July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. “Royal Enfield is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for 2021 Vintage Motorcycle Days,” said Bree
Twisted Road Expands Motorcycle Rental Program
Twisted Road is joining with Texas Motor Sports to provide motorcycle rentals. By utilizing their pre-owned inventory fleet as rental motorcycles, Texas Motor Sports is making it easier than ever to get on two wheels.
Legends and Heroes Tour to Honor Nancy Sabater-Schlag
In addition to their display of vintage machines and memorabilia from local enthusiasts, the tour will honor iconic ladies motorcyclist, Nancy Sabater-Schlag, during opening ceremonies.
ESPN X Games Hooligan Racing Qualifier and Born-Free Stampede to Ride into Industry Hills Expo Center
The Industry Hills Expo Center will host over 200 racers from around the globe on Thursday, June 20.
Legends and Heroes Tour Returns for 10th Anniversary Season in 2019
The tour will appear at each round of the Monster Energy Supercross Series in 2019 and kicked off on Jan. 5, at Angels Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA.
Tech Tips: Winter Pre-Storage Service
If you’re not selling winterization packages, there’s still time.
MPN 2017 International Issue
In our second year covering the global motorcycle industry, things are not quite as rosy as they were at the end of 2016. Last year, more than a million motorcycles and scooters above 50cc were registered in European countries – a healthy 13.3% jump over 2015, according to Industrie-Verband Motorrad Deutschland eV.
Retrograde Motion: What is Old is New Again!
Slab seats, flat bars and universal tread tires… what is old is new again. In a case of retrograde motion, these classic hallmarks seem to be the choice of builders these days (see sidebar on the Handbuilt show).