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Old Spice - I’m on a bike!

By John Davis • Jun 30th, 2010 • Category: Feature Stories

The new Old Spice commercial continues the awesome visual effects and witty dialog. It also includes a motorcycle. Check it out: New Old Spice Commercial - I\’m on a bike!



RIP: Dennis Hopper

By John Davis • May 31st, 2010 • Category: Feature Stories

The driving force behind one of the most iconic motorcycle films ever made, passed away at age 74 from prostate cancer. Dennis Hopper struggled with drugs and alcohol throughout his life and was recognized at various times as both a creative genius and a pariah in the film industry.
“‘Easy Rider’ was never a motorcycle [...]



Psst… Wanna buy a motorcycle museum?

By John Davis • Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Feature Stories

The Motion Unlimited Museum in Rapid City, SD is selling off their motorcycle collection to the highest bidder.
This collection includes 23 Harley Davidsons, 3 Three-wheelers, 1 Knucklehead, 2 Shovelheads, 2 Sportsters, 4 Flatheads, 11 Sprints to Bobcats, 4 Indians, many British, European, an antique 60’s factory Japanese race bike, and many antique Japanese bikes.
The memorabilia [...]



Get Your Bike on the Cover of the 2010 H-D Catalog

By John Davis • May 8th, 2009 • Category: Feature Stories

Harley-Davidson’s 2010 catalog will feature something new: a photo mosaic of customer-submitted images. The mosaic will feature images of the people who ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles and make up the Harley-Davidson family.  Anyone around the world is open to pick a favorite photo with their bike or of a riding experience (rallies, events, etc.) and [...]



Washington Legislative Post Mortem

By John Davis • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Feature Stories

“Texas” Larry Walker raps up the 2009 Washington State legislative session.
Good morning, Riders,
Grab that doughnut and cup of coffee, or perhaps a beer and a brat, and settle back.
The good news is that the motorcyclists in Washington State survived the good intentions of the Washington State Legislature for another year with one win and no [...]