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The Great Loop

A nine-month, 23,000-mile journey across America Words and photos by Kali Kotoski No Direction Home  It was near sunrise in Athens, Greece when I called my brother...

A Mechanic’s Manifesto

An inside look at the trials and tribulations of running a motorcycle shop Words and photos by Jerry Turner I know people who’d rather go see...

Pandemic be Damned!

We’re going touring! An East-to-West Covid-19 cross-country tour takes a peek beneath the headlines to outrun Armageddon and find that not all is lost Words...

Sturgis 2020: It’s Gonna Happen!

How many will show up for the 80th, and how will it all go down? We talk to the Buffalo Chip’s Rod Woodruff to...

Custom Paint 101

How to Resist the Wear and Tear of The Road Words by JoAnn Bortles There are all kinds of products designed to help take care of...

Doin’ it Dirty

Performance-focused motorcycle shop Dirty Dixie Performance takes high-performance Harley-Davidson to the next level Words by Joy Burgess      Photos by Max Horta and DDP...

Ride to Live

Faithful Thunder Press readers and avid motorcyclists Paul and Terry Poor fight leukemia one ride at a time with a dream of returning to...

Earl Carolus: A True Original Rebel

Words and recent photos by Alan Shaw  Earlier photos courtesy of the Carolus family    When the dust finally settled after the Gypsy Tour rumbled through...

Road Grub Throwdown

Come see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate grillmaster Sure, we know you are the pit boss at home, whether the...

Dee Snider to Captain Buffalo Chip 2019 Legends Ride

The Ride that Rocks gets twisted with Twisted Sister Frontman Sturgis, SD (May 2, 2019) – The Buffalo Chip’s signature Legends Ride charity event taking...

Partz: Wear your support

Registered as an Australian charity since 2016, Full Tank Moto is a not-for-profit motorcycle apparel company offering a variety of T-shirts and headwear featuring...

Riding on ice

What Northeners do when it's too snowy to ride motorcycles on the street!  Check out this video and, below that, photos from a fun day...

My African Queen

Riding, reading and risk. OK, she’s really my 2016 Honda Africa Twin but riding and reading being parallel passions, how could my mind not drift...

Saddlemen

Street Full Fender Solo

Road King Chronicles

Army Ranger Roman Keane was one last salute from retirement and a peaceful motorcycle ride across the country – until someone kicked a bloody...

Bohn Armor Pants

The Bohn Bodyguard System is the perfect solution for premium, year-round protection. Whatever you ride, whenever you ride, the Bohn Bodyguard System is a...

Two-Wheel Two Step: April, 2013

  Spring is upon us and 2013 is already shaping up to be a banner year for getting out on two wheels and exploring Texas....

H.O.G. Battle Cry Touring Rally

RICHMOND, VA., SEPT. 26-29—Any event with a title containing the words “battle cry” that starts in Richmond, Virginia, travels to Appomattox, offers free tours...

When cooler heads prevail

For quite some time the debate has raged on as to whether or not Harley-Davidson will introduce water-cooling on its (non-V-Rod) engine lineup. Most...

Traveling in style

Rolling Touring Bag Harley-Davidson #93300008 $259.95 www.harley-davidson.com My motorcycle luggage of choice has, for a number of years, been the simple duffle bag. Originally intended as kayaking gear,...

Don’t let Mom catch ya

Stiffey Rivera Primo Inc. www.riveraprimoinc.com 562.907.2600 Rubber-mount Harleys have long been susceptible to rear wheel steer and the instability it causes, and Rivera Primo has a fix for...

Pick your seat

1-Piece 2-Up Seats for Harley-Davidson Softails C&C Motorcycle Seats www.ccseats.com 866.775.2100 C&C Motorcycle Seats has just introduced its newest line, the 1-Piece 2-Up Seats for Harley-Davidson Softails (1984–2007)...

An untarnished image

Kleen King Bonehead Products www.boneheadproducts.com 805.482.6913 The girl was hot and dressed to kill, the evening crisp so she hugged you close, whispering in your ear as the...

Cool tool

JIMS Dip­stick Socket No. 759 JIMS U.S.A. www.jimsusa.com 805.482.6913 Coming to the aid of owners of late-model baggers and Dynas, the new JIMS Dipstick Socket No. 759...

Digital defense

Handy Guards Kemco Manufacturing www.kemco-mfg.com 517.543.2888 Although Kemco Manufacturing started as a company specializing in jigs and fixtures, the owners’ outside interests in motorcycling have recently led to...

Fishing for compliments

Python Fishtail Slip-On Mufflers Drag Specialties www.dragspecialties.com Designed to fit all of Harley-Davidson’s 2009–2011 Touring models including the Trikes, Drag Specialties’ new Python Fishtail Slip-On Mufflers have...

Lighten up

Chopped Fender Edge Light Harley-Davidson www.harley-davidson.com Contoured to follow the curvature of abbreviated rear fenders on the Nightster, Forty-Eight, Iron 883, Dyna Wide Glide and any 2004–...

Within easy reach

Boss Blades with Adjustable Clutch Lever Küryakyn www.kuryakyn.com 866.277.9598 Küryakyn’s original Boss Blades offered a wide, deep-dished pulling surface to aid in actuation, and now with their new...

Quick-change artist

Flames Biker’s Dozen 12-in-1 Jacket Harley-Davidson www.harley-davidson.com While many of us feel quite dapper when we happen to find a pair of matching socks, the Harley-Davidson MotorClothes...

I’ve got the power

Power Pod and Clip-It! Formotion Products Power Pod (chrome)—$119.95 Clip-It! (chrome or black)—$39.95 www.formotionproducts.com/ powerpod.htm www.formotionproducts.com/ clipit.htm I’ve been an absolute Luddite when it comes to electronics on my...
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