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Leno’s Pre Ride Joke Turns Prophetic

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Jay Leno makes his living making others laugh.  But, at the end of the 2012 Love Ride nobody was laughing, least of all Jay Leno. A male motorcyclist and his female passenger died after hitting a big-rig truck on the northbound Golden State Freeway at Branford Street near Pacoima. The two, believed to be in [...]

October 26th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Headlines,Lifestyle | Read More »

Indian Announces 2012 Models and Pricing

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When Polaris Industries bought the iconic Indian brand in April of this year it was wildly speculated that Polaris would introduce sweeping changes to the marquee.  At the dealer meeting the new models were unveiled and there were very few changes evident.  This wasn’t surprising to industry watchers.  It takes time to overhaul designs.  Major engine architecture [...]

October 26th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Headlines,Indian | Read More »

The Antics Continue On Season Three at the Full Throttle Saloon

Michael Ballard heads up the demented circus at The Full Throttle Saloon

Sturgis, SD — Full Throttle Saloon founder Michael Ballard, and Tru-TV have announced that Full Throttle Saloon will return to the air on November 30th at 10PM EST for season three. The drama that unfolds this year as the cast takes on staging Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon for the 71st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally goes to a whole new level from [...]

October 25th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Headlines,Lifestyle | Read More »

SUZUKI INTRODUCES NEW 2012 GSX-R1000 AT ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

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BREA, Calif. October 24, 2011 –Suzuki is pleased to introduce the new 2012 GSX-R1000 model to the 2012 Suzuki motorcycle lineup. The new model was introduced to an assembly of national dealers at Suzuki’s annual business meeting held this year at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. As the [...]

October 24th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Headlines,Suzuki | Read More »

Alaska by Motorcycle

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Ever dream of riding across Alaska on a motorcycle?  Motoquest might be the answer to your dream! Tweet

October 24th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Lifestyle,Videos | Read More »

Harley-Davidson Recalls Quarter Million Units for Brake Light Issue

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Harley-Davidson is recalling over a quarter of a million CVO, Touring and Trike models manufactured from 2008, to 2010 for problems with the rear brake light switch. According to the official recall notice,  250,757 models were manufactured in a way in which the switch can be affected by heat from the exhaust causing it not [...]

October 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Harley Davidson,Headlines,Recalls | Read More »

How One Designer Envisions The Motorcycle of the Future

If form follows thought, or thought precedes all action, Matthew Law dreams the dreams of those living in the movie world of Tron.  His concept of what the future of motorcycles may very well turn out to be true, but the manufacturers of today still have a long way to go to get us there, [...]

October 20th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Lifestyle | Read More »

Police Fear Hells Angels May Have Killed Own Member Over Funeral Shooting

Police in San Jose California believe Hells Angels member Steven Ruiz may be dead and they think his fellow club members may have killed him.  According to published reports, a fight broke out at Saturday’s funeral for Jeffrey “Jethro” Pettigrew, who had been the president of the club’s San Jose chapter. Pettigrew was killed last month [...]

October 19th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Headlines | Read More »

Exotic Animal Owner Also Ran Motorcycle Shop

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A Zanesville Ohio man, who police say released his exotic animal collection on an unsuspecting public and committed suicide, at one time owned a motorcycle shop called T’s World, according to published reports. Officials said that the animals, which included lions, tigers, and bears as well as numerous wolves and monkeys, had been set free [...]

October 19th, 2011 | Posted in Blog View,Headlines | Read More »

20th Annual Buck Jones Memorial Toy Run

Cumming, Georgia. Cumming fairgrounds. FMI 770-752-9160 or www.BikersDreamATL.com Tweet

October 19th, 2011 | Posted in Motorcycle Events | Read More »