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WanaRyd Motorcycle Introduces the Amp Starkline Wheel



Charleston, SC- WanaRyd Motorcycle is pleased to announce the introduction of The Amp, a unique 3-spoke non-directional 3D wheel that’s part of their Stark-Line Series…a new premium line of 3D forged one-piece billet wheels. The Stark-Line Series features a revolutionary new finish that is totally unique and ...    Read more


Xtreme Machine Introduces Their New Grips and Foot Pegs



How about a little hand and foot fetish for you and your machine?  This is where you and your motorcycle connect.  Xtreme Machine’s new grips and foot pegs are something so boldy Xotic to touch, yet graciously mannered to control, they will leave you wanting more X.  The new Death ...    Read more


Cobra PowrFlo 4.5-inch Round Muffler & The Tri-Flo for H-D Baggers



Yorba Linda, CA:  In a bold move Cobra introduced two entirely new slip-on mufflers For H-D baggers.  Both mufflers feature advanced acoustical tuning technology. The 4-inch round muffler front expan ds toward the rear to reach a 4.5-inch diameter that is capped by a thin-line beveled aluminum tip, while ...    Read more


We need your rides!



We need more pics and stories of everyday riders like yours! Send in high-resolution pictures and tell us a little bit about your bike at hot.bike@sorc.com. You never know. You just might appear in the pages of the magazine.


Introducing This Year’s David Mann Chopperfest!



Don't miss the David Mann Chopperfest Event on Sunday December 9th 2012 at the Ventura Fairgrounds from 8 A.M. to 3 P.M. Enjoy the festivities featuring the Antique & Custom Motorcycle Show, Live Rock & Blue Bands, Art Exhibit Custom Bike Builder Display, Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet, Ventors, Beer & Food, ...    Read more


First Impressions 2013 Victory Judge



Here's my initial impression after a short trip on the 2013 Victory Judge. Pros: - LOVE the raw, clean style and color. - Lots of grunt from the motor to get things moving - Easy-peasy handling on the short trip to the office Cons: - I need to adjust the bars back for a better reach - ...    Read more


Lindby Custom, Inc. Offers the Linbar, Multibar, and the Unibar to New HD Switch Back 2011 – Prese



We are offering The LINBAR, The MULTIBAR and The UNIBAR for the new Harley Davidson Switch Back 2011 – present. The LINBAR The LINBAR® is the original combined engine guard and highway peg. Featuring angled corners and an aggressive profile, this is one highway bar guaranteed to up the ...    Read more


Pingel Announces New Floorboard Spreader Kits For Driver and Passenger



Pingel Enterprise, Inc. announces the release of the new Floorboard Spreader Kits for driver and passenger. These items extend the floorboards on your 1993-2013 Road King or Dresser away from the bike for increased driver and passenger comfort and will also keep feet away from the hot exhaust pipes, the painted ...    Read more


Hot Bike Project Builds



We are about to kick off an interesting build using our 1989 FLHS. The bike has been kicked around the office for a while now and it's time to resurrect it from the dead. Stay tuned for more details.


New Auto-Darkening Striker Stealth CSV Welding Helemt



Enter the top of the line Auto-Darkening welding helmet: the Striker Stealth CSV—a helmet like no other.  The lens of the Striker Stealth CSV is the difference, and it will blow the doors off helmets selling for twice the price!  Our patented CSV Technology ( C onsistent ...    Read more


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