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New BMW Concept 6 Simply Thrilling

2009-11-10T11:22:00.001-06:00

BMW seems to be getting really serious about this sportbike thing. Witness their latest concept bike. It's a six cylinder wild child called simply Concept 6. Fascination, Supremacy and Riding Comfort with Six Cylinders That's how BMW Motorrad describe the two-wheeled six banger. But this isn't just some paper mache concept show rig. Production is planned for the very near future and the first

"Spring in Cowboy Country" Motorcycle Tour

2009-11-07T17:50:00.000-06:00

This event was added to our database by Ron Booth. Event Starts: 2/14/2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ EXPLORE COWBOY COUNTRY WITH US ON YOUR OWN STEEL HORSE (Phoenix, AZ) Twisted Trailz Excursions, LLC announces a new spring time (in Arizona) motorcycle tour of Cowboy Country and Arizona Frontier towns. American Iron magazine editor Chris Maida, and columnist Genevieve Schmitt, also

Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows

2009-11-03T13:38:00.003-06:00

This event was added to our database by the Webmaster. Event Starts: 11/13/2009 Location: Dallas, TX Moto-mania cruises into Dallas when the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® kicks-off its 12-city nationwide series at the Dallas Convention Center. This hot spot for the two and three wheeled rides will showcase hundreds of the latest sportbikes, dirt bikes, dual sports, cruisers,

Calendar Deal... October 28 thru 30 Only

2009-10-27T21:00:00.000-05:00

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Calendars.com with free shipping and 20% off any order over $20. Suchadeal! Check out a few of our favorite wall and desktop calendars. Just use coupon code: AF1009FS2 This is a perfect time to score those holiday gifts for friends and family!

Harley-Davidson Road Tour at Daytona Bike Week 2010

2009-10-19T10:32:00.000-05:00

This event was added to our database by Cat. Event Starts: 2/26/2010 Location: Daytona, FL Harley-Davidson Road Tour at Daytona Bike Week February 26 - March 7, 2010 Visit us at 2 great locations: Daytona International Speedway - Demo Rides of 2010 Motorcycles, Free Bike Wash and Much More! Beach Street (Across from "The Original" Daytona Harley-Davidson) - New Product Display, Custom Ride

Bikes on eBay: Pannonia Who?

2009-10-17T12:13:00.000-05:00

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBay Gotta' admit... I'd never even heard of a Pannonia before I saw this auction. But with a starting bid of $65,000 it must be pretty cool! Well, turns out it is pretty cool. It's actually an entire collection of Hungarian motorcycles sold under the names Pannonia and Csepel. They range from 1948 to 1974 models, mostly

The Texas Rally

2009-10-13T09:14:00.000-05:00

This event was added to our database by David Mace. Event Starts: 9/9/2010 Location: Lyons, TX The Texas Rally Luau & Biker Bash is in its 4th year. We offer a free luau meal on Saturday night, the only rally in Texas to give free beer away! Bike games, live bands, stage games, the get leid run and get leid parade on Sat. night. With the best vendors from all over the nation come join this

Vintage T-Shirt: Cheap

2009-10-02T13:33:00.003-05:00

Safety Third!Check out this totally far out design! Rainbow colors, splish splash graphic, retro motocrosser... what more could you want? Funny slogan maybe? Got it.Oh, what's that? Did you say cheap?Okay, how about EIGHT BUCKS. Right hasbro, that's cheaper than a trip to Starbucks.Get one now from Busted Tees!

Garmin Zumo 660: Good Choice for Motorcycle Use

2009-09-18T14:39:00.004-05:00

Garmin's Zumo series are particularly configured for bikers, and the Zumo 660 sticks out as the crown of that series.by Drat LouisParticularly, just because it's specially designed for bikers, that does not mean that you can not use the device in your automobile. It only implies that some enhancements of the product, causing it to be easier to input information when wearing gloves, and allowing

OK Motocross Map

2009-09-12T06:14:00.008-05:00

This new place to ride was added to our database by Webmaster. Type of Ride: OffRoadHere's a handy Google map showing motocross tracks across the state of Oklahoma. Click to see the full-size version. Click the location for info or choose a track from the list along the left side of the page.Sponsored by OKmotocross.com.View more details and all the newest places to ride.Add your favorite

5th Annual Lenses for Learning Paintball Run & Bike Show

2009-08-30T20:19:00.000-05:00

This event was added to our database by Jerry. Event Starts: 10/03/2009Location: Princeton, TX 5th Annual Lenses for Learning Paintball Run & Bike Show October 3, 2009 in Princeton, Texas Fun Run registration starts at 8:30 $20-Single $30 - Two-Up Bike Show registration starts at 10:00 $20 Starting at BelAirs 'n Burgers, 133w Princeton Dr., Princeton, Texas-7 miles East of McKinney. First

Latest Beemer Twin Unleashed.

2009-08-28T09:31:00.002-05:00

BMW announced a special version of their F800 series inspired by European stunt pilot Chris Pfeiffer. The F800R is the latest naked bike from the Motorrad and features the same parallel twin that powers the popular bike-of-the-year F800GS.The new "Chris Pfeiffer" version guarantees you'll be a wheelie-popping, burnout meister in no time. Here's the special bits on the new BMW F 800 R Chris

Ride to Rescue Charity Event

2009-08-27T16:00:00.002-05:00

This event was added to our database by Annette Lamberti. Event Starts: 10/18/2009Location: Totowa, NJ S.T.A.R.T., Save the Animals Rescue Team is having our first annual motorcycle rally to benefit animal rescue. Join us for a 50 mile scenic ride and then meet for FOOD, FUN, RAFFLES and PRIZES at The West Side Bar & Grill 1145 McBride Ave West Paterson. Live entertainment featuring The

Bikes on eBay: Head Lites

2009-08-25T15:40:00.002-05:00

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBayThis week's pick definitely falls under the bizarre category.I don't really know why the hell anyone would want to have lights inside their helmet, but the folks at Lawst Cawz must have thought it was a good idea.Maybe I'm too old? The makers claim they are safe and "a faint glow" will be visible when your visor is closed.

'Tis the Season... for a new calendar!

2009-08-19T11:44:00.002-05:00

Still waiting until December to pick up a new wall calendar?Dude... get a clue! All the really cool calendars have 16 months, and start with September!It's Calendar Season!The 2010 editions of the popular girlie/bike calendars are now available- Fast Dates features sexy models draped over awesome road racing machines from Ducati, Yamaha, Honda and more. Need a little more chrome on your walls?

Motorcyclists Know the Best Roads

2009-08-13T16:22:00.002-05:00

The other day I caught a blog about interesting roads, and how motorcycle riders seem to know where the best roads are. Well, like duh.It was posted on Fuzzy Galore, one of the better blogs out there in cyberwebville. I know it sounds like a soft porn site, or maybe something Japanese girls play with in grammar school. But it's actually a very interesting blog about a lady and her love of

Bizarre Bagger Includes Guitar

2009-08-10T19:24:00.000-05:00

The unusual, the noteworthy, the bizarre: motorcycle stuff we found on eBayThis week's pick is a radically modded bagger from North Carolina. It's an H-D Road King Custom with one stylin' strange paint job. Add a blue jean-wearin' hottie and what more could you ask for?But wait there's more!Wha... huh?!? Buy this puppy right now and you'll get a matching guitar. That's right... a fitting end to

Art on Wheels in Louisiana

2009-08-04T08:15:00.000-05:00

This event was added to our database by Marc "Dago" LeFevre. Event Starts: 10/23/2009Location: Lake Charles, LA "Ultimate Bike Show" Bike Show, Art Show, Kid's Art Show, Hot Rod & Rat Rod Show, Custom Golf Cart Show, Tattoo Show & Contest, PinUp Girl Contest, Great Vendors & Food, Live Music & A Poker Run! Dago's Custom Cycles and the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA are teaming up to help

Links to Biker Bars and More

2009-08-01T09:21:00.003-05:00

New Section Under Motorcycle LinksThere are more than 1,000 links in our database of bike sites. Now we've added a new category for biker-friendly establishments and hangouts.If you have a favorite haunt be sure to add a link! It doesn't have to be a bar, but it should be a place that accommodates motorcycles and their riders are welcome.Bike-Friendly Establishments, Biker Bars & Hangouts

Ringing Rocks State Park

2009-07-26T22:49:00.011-05:00

This new place to ride was added to our database by Thomas Jones. Type of Ride: HangoutRemember to take a hammer! This is cool... Ringing Rocks Park is a 128 acre park nestled in the woods in Upper Black Eddy. Located within the park is a field of boulders, about 7-8 acres in size, that have an unusual property. When the rocks are struck with a hammer or another rock, they sound as if they are

New Motorcycle Guide for Nevada

2009-07-18T11:32:00.005-05:00

Nevada Magazine has released a new edition of the Nevada Rides Motorcycle Guide. Formerly published by the Nevada Commission on Tourism, the new edition offers maps of favorite roads plus motorcycling events.The guide is offered online or on paper as a pocket-sized 29 page reference. In addition to boring stuff, like helmet laws, advertisements and such, the guide features rides in five sections

BikersFunhouse's Wheels & Heels for Cancer Research

2009-07-15T10:34:00.001-05:00

This event was submitted by Yancy Salerno. Event Starts: 7/11/2009Location: Online, USThis is our first annual online charity to benefit the Cancer Research Foundation (CRF). Donate to the cause. All prodeeds go to CRF.Regardless how large or small your contribution, you can feel good being a part of this BIKERS FUNHOUSE group that''s making a difference. Its for a great cause, you don''t even

Mesh Tex... Just Mesh-Tex

2009-07-11T11:21:00.002-05:00

Newest Version of Popular Jacket is Best One YetThe latest version of First Gear's popular Hypertex summer jacket dispenses with the 2.0, and is now simply called Mesh Tex. This third version of the Mesh-Tex jacket retails for $129.95 and features fully a aerated shell and better armor than previous versions. A zip out liner shuns wind and water to make this a usable Spring, Summer and Fall

Winding Summer Road Trips

2009-07-09T06:58:00.001-05:00

One of my favorite online mags is Winding Road. It's not about motorcycles- it's an ezine for those that enjoy cool cars, techie stuff and spirited driving. What's not to love?They wanted to do something special for their Summer issue- so they divvied up the US and started listing their favorite winding roads by region. They called it simply, The Road Trip Issue.Now if you're like me, you love to

eBay Gets Local, Offers Free Vehicle Listings

2009-07-05T20:44:00.000-05:00

It's Easier Than Ever to Buy or Sell a BikeShopping for a used car or motorcycle?If you typically avoid eBay Motors fearing the long-distance deal, shipping fiasco or scary escrow services, you might want to reconsider. All that may soon be a thing of the past. The online marketplace has recently made some drastic changes to accommodate local buyers and sellers. In fact, you can even list your