After miraculously surviving five ill-fated resurrections since its initial demise in 1953, America’s original motorcycle brand has found a more worthy and hopefully permanent home. Polaris Industries, Inc.—makers of Victory motorcycles, popular four-wheel off-roaders, snowmobiles and other specialty vehicles—acquired the King’s Mountain, North Carolina -based business from British private-equity firms Stellican Limited and Novator Partners [...]
Cheap Motorcycle Parts
July 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CheapCycleParts.com – Save Up To 30% On Polaris Ranger and ATV Parts
Blue Ridge Parkway Riding
July 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Great Blue Ridge Parkway riding today double up with the wifey on the back. It was a mixed day of sunshine and clouds. The ride started out with a trip south from the Tunnel Road entrance to the NC25 to Asheville exit. The only reason for this route was a stop at a Starbucks, just [...]
Rider Dies Protesting Motorcycle Helmet Law
July 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
A New York man died Sunday while participating in a ride with 550 other motorcyclists to protest the state’s mandatory helmet law. Police said Philip A. Contos, 55, hit his brakes and his motorcycle fishtailed. Contos was sent over the handlebars of his 1983 Harley Davidson and hit his head on the pavement. He was [...]
Husqvarna’s 900cc Adventure Touring Project
May 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Husqvarna’s 900cc adventure touring project: “Faced with ever-increasing adventure touring competition from KTM and Ducati, BMW is ramping up new model development at subsidiary Husqvarna with a view to developing more dirt-orientated large capacity off-road and semi-off-road models that will not be in direct competition with its class-leading R1200GS.” Read the whole story… Related articles [...]
Motorcycle Memorabilia Auction at Bonhams-May 14, 2011
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bonhams – Motorcycle Memorabila auction featuring some items owned by late actor and motorcyclist, Steve McQueen For all of you collectors of motorcycle memorabilia, this is must attend event. If you’re a motorcycle poster collector, this is the place to be on May 14th. Bonhams Motorcycle Memorabilia Auction
North Carolina Motorcycle Roads & Trips – Best North Carolina Motorcycle Rides & Routes
April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here’s a great site that lists some of the best motorcycle riding roads in Western North Carolina complete with riders ratings. The list is long, because we have so many great roads here. North Carolina Motorcycle Roads & Trips – Best North Carolina Motorcycle Rides & Routes
Dry Falls Waterfall
April 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dry Falls Waterfall near Highlands, North Carolina with Werner. This is from a day trip from Asheville to Highlands and waterfall land. The name Dry Falls is not very fitting, as you can see. This fall is huge and you can walk behind the falls for a great view of rainbows if you time it [...]
Polaris attempting resurrection of Indian motorcycle brand – JSOnline
April 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Polaris attempting resurrection of Indian motorcycle brand – JSOnline: ” James Averill and his 4-year-old daughter, Natalia, check out a Victory motorcycle selling for about $25,000 at Fuel PowerSports in West Bend on Thursday Polaris Industries, maker of the Victory motorcycles, is acquiring the Indian Motorcycle Brand, which has struggled since the original maker went [...]
