BROOKLYN, NY – The Brooklyn Bowl at 61 Wythe Ave. will be the host venue for the 2nd annual Split’n Lanes and Dodgin’ Gutters classic motorcycle show, set for Sunday, May 3, from noon to 6 p.m. Organizer Girard Fox reports that 35 to 40 hand-picked motorcycles from the 1920s …
Read More »Ducati Recalling Multistradas
Ducati is recalling 5,962 of its Multistrada 1200 motorcycles from the model years 2010-2014 to remedy a throttle cable issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports
Read More »Moonshine Maker To Give Away Street Bob
GATLINBURG, TN – There’s probably no better company at branding than Harley-Davidson, and it has now allowed its logo to appear on a brand of moonshine. Ole Smoky Tenneessee Moonshine is now distributing its Ole Smoky Harley-Davidson Road House Customs Charred Moonshine – is that name a mouthful or what? …
Read More »CONREP To Offer Trike Training
NEWINGTON, CT – A possible change in driver’s license regulations has the Connecticut Rider Education Program preparing to offer trike training. Under current state law, anyone wanting to ride a trike on state roadways must have an “M” endorsement, despite the fact that riding a three-wheeled motor vehicle doesn’t require
Read More »“Autocycle” Bill Proceeding In CT
HARTFORD – A bill that would allow the sale of Polaris’ Slingshot (pictured) as well as other three-wheeled “autocycle” motor vehicles in the state is moving forward in the Connecticut General Assembly. Approved by the Transportation Committee in a 31-0 vote on March 18, Raised SB No. 936 creates
Read More »Two Montesa Basket Cases Get Rescued
The email from Bjorn “Bob” Bagn that arrived on Jan. 6 instantly caught my attention. The subject line revealed that he was offering two Montesa basket cases as freebies. “Little by little, ‘galloping geriatrics’ has caught up with me,” he explained. “With two metal knees, and at 84 years, I …
Read More »BMW Recall Of 43,000+ Bikes
BMW is recalling some 43,426 bikes built between 2005 and 2011 to replace a rear wheel flange that may crack if the mounting bolts are overtightened. The existing rear wheel flange is made of aluminum and can crack if the bolts are too tight. Dealers are
Read More »Ural Dealer Seeks Credit Card Scammer
BOXBOROUGH, MA – An online shopper who used a stolen credit card to buy more than $700 in parts and accessories from Ural of New England has the dealership searching for the scammer. In a Facebook post at 10:59 a.m. Wednesday, Ural of New England business manager Olga Bykhovsky described …
Read More »News Outlets Share Bogus “Gang” Story
(Update: Jillian B. Stickels of the FBI responded this morning (3/26), confirming that the story is a hoax and noting that the faux story is already included on the debunking website Snopes.com, which says it first appeared on a satirical site called National Report. And, also as of this morning, …
Read More »BMW Milks “Mission Impossible”
With the release yesterday of the trailer to the upcoming Paramount Pictures action movie “Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation,” BMW was today crowing about its connection to the flick, which hits theaters on July 31. Both BMW cars and motorcycles appear in “Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation,” which stars Tom …
Read More »Indian Dealer Takes Swipe At Rival
WESTFIELD, MA – So far, the revived rivalry between Indian and Harley-Davidson has been largely civil, with each manufacturer touting their respective products. However, a Facebook post at 6:03 p.m. on Friday by Indian Motorcycle of Springfield showed some attitude by taking what can be viewed as a swipe at its …
Read More »McQueen Cyclone Sells For $775,000
LAS VEGAS – A 100-year-old Cyclone board track racer once owned by actor Steve McQueen sold at auction over the weekend for $775,000. It was part of the more than 220 motorcycles in the E.J. Cole collection that Mecum Auctions sold at the South Point Casino and Exhibit Hall. The …
Read More »Frank’s, Triumph Parting In Vermont
ESSEX JUNCTION, VT – Frank’s Motorcycle Sales & Service gave its website a reboot on Thursday, introducing a new logo for the dealership in the process, and conspicuously missing from the cleaner and more comprehensive website was any mention of
Read More »Honda Debuts Bulldog At Osaka
It’s only a concept model, but Honda’s Bulldog motorcycle that debuted today at the 31st Osaka Motorcycle Show sure exhibited some bark. With wide, 15-inch tires and a low seat at
Read More »Revived Torrington Thunder To Benefit Theater
TORRINGTON, CT – After a two-year absence, Torrington Thunder is being revived, with the Warner Theatre as the beneficiary of the downtown motorcycle show. Torrington Thunder was previously staged for three years (2010-2012). The date for this year’s event is
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