In today’s world motorcycle sound requirements are not to be ignored! Big City Thunder has addressed these sound issues with our new patented Quality Quiet Thunder Monster baffles. Our new QQ Thunder Monster baffles are quieter than our original Thunder Monster baffles with a rich, deep tone to the exhaust note. Our latest breakthrough design dissipates sound energy to reduce the db levels. The new QQ series also increases ridability and mid range performance.

Caribbean High Seas Rally Imagine a bike rally with no ego, no attitudes, no cops, and more than 1,300 of the most generous riders from around the world. It's not a fantasy; it's the High Seas Rally (HSR) the brainchild of Debbie and Dean Anderson. The pair has been organizing and coordinating biker-themed cruises as a way to keep the party going after much of the country's riding season is over. There are bikes, riders, theme-based contests, raffles, parties, and vendors-just like you'd find at any land-based rally.

Big 2.5" wider than stock extended saddle bags. This feature gives you the long look with additional storage capacity. Lids open from the rear with a lockable pushbutton latch and hold in place with a stainless stay. Interiors are completely finished with a rich charcoal trunk lining. Sumax uses an environmentally friendly closed mold composite fiberglass process that eliminates seams. Optional installed "Plug In" LED lighting is available. Bags attach in stock location with 1/4 turn dzus fasteners on 1993 and new Harley Touring models. Bags are finished in a primer grey gel coat finish. Price: $1080.00.

The Krew had a delayed start to racing yesterday because of rain...but they made up for the lost time once they were able to get on the course. Below are some photos from yesterday and an update from Laura Klock. She is wearing the hat of a racer and the hat of a mother...what huge responsibilities and an awesome perspective!

News Flash...every month we get a few emails from readers asking if we can list their poker run or bike show in the calendar. We always say,"Yes, send over the info and we would be glad to." However, everyone seems to be sending their information within the same month as the event. Here's the catch-to make the newsstand in time for your event we need to get the info at least three months ahead of time. "Wait, what does that mean?" you ask? If you want us to post your event info, we need time to do so. Email any info to ernie.lopez@sorc.com.

Day One at the Bonneville Salt Flats

I think we all know with tested certainty that two-up riding is not going to be much fun if your passenger is sore and grumpy. We don't need much for a fine and pleasant putt-a bike that goes and usually stops, a scenic road, and a sunny sky pretty much covers it. But even a perfect day can turn terrible if proper and thoughtful care has not been taken to ensure the comfort of your trusting companion. Beware the furious wrath of a scorned passenger in pain.

The Great White Dyno

Irvine, Calif. (August 25, 2010) - Advanstar Communications today announced Progressive Insurance as the new title sponsor for the International Motorcycle Shows®, the world's largest powersports tour. This partnership will help Advanstar Communications re-invent the 30 year old event series from the ground up, offering a completely new visual design and show environment, more entertainment and learning opportunities, gifts and prizes custom-built for each unique lifestyle enthusiast, and more ways to interact with and buy product - including the all new Progressive Lounge -- than ever before. From New York to California, hardcore enthusiasts, recreational riders, and aspirational powersports fans from all lifestyles and riding abilities will be engaged in a brand new way on the show floor and spend more time connecting with exhibitors and the community, leaving the show with a tremendous sense of satisfaction and tangible value from their experience.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (Aug. 7, 2010) - Harley-Davidson® Screamin' Eagle® factory rider Kenny Coolbeth led 12 laps and finished second in a back-and-forth battle with Latus Harley-Davidson rider Joe Kopp in the Grand National Twins main at the Hagerstown Speedway half-mile, the 10th round of the AMA Pro K&N Filters Grand National Championship presented by Motorcycle-Superstore.com. Kopp rode a Harley-Davidson XR-750 to take the win. Blue Springs Harley-Davidson rider Jared Mees was third, also on a Harley-Davidson.

ATLANTA (August 4, 2010) - Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) yesterday announced the awarding of a second $1 million grant from the Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. to the non-profit organization, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Harley-Davidson's relationship with the DAV dates to 2006, when the Harley-Davidson Foundation made a prior $1 million grant to the organization. The new grant announced yesterday at the DAV National Convention in Atlanta is designated for continued funding of the DAV's Mobile Service Office (MSO) program over the next four years.

News Flash... every month we get a few emails from guys/ readers asking if we can list their poker run or bike show in the calendar. We always say "Yes, send over the info and we would be glad to." However, everyone seems to be sending their information within the same month as the event. Here's the catch-to make the newsstand in time for your event we need to get the info at least three months ahead of time. "Wait, what does that mean?" you ask? If you want us to post your event info, we need time to do so. Email any info to ernie.lopez@sorc.com.

What's in your bagger? Is it full of useless stuff like clothes, food, maps, and toiletries? Most of the fancy baggers that grace this magazine are so damn nice the thought of filling them with brews and ice would send a cold chill up the owners' spines. Let's be real clear here: I don't condone drinking and riding, but I drink at my final destination, better believe a cold brew is first order. Enter B.A. Moto. No, these aren't $60k custom baggers, hell they're not even Harleys, these are modern Triumphs with 40mm military ammo cans bolted onto the frame, perfect for beer, ice, and the perfect riders to answer the nagging question-how many beers fit in a bagger? Based in Orange County, California, The British American Moto MC has a devout core of riders with one goal in mind, to ride. Ride far, ride fast...then party. Most ride modern Triumphs, Thruxtons, and some vintage Triumphs. So how many beers fit into a bagger and how long will they stay cold on ice? Let's find out.

July 27, 2010

ANAMOSA, Iowa - J&P Cycles® is proud of the relationship it has formed over the years with Camp Courageous of Iowa, located in Monticello, Iowa, a mere 10 miles from J&P's headquarters. Since 2002, J&P® has incorporated an Industry Golf Outing into the Open House festivities. This year, the Golf Outing, the Annual Poker Run (held earlier in June) and water donations during the Open House raised a total of $15,000 for Camp Courageous. Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational facility for handicapped and special needs children and adults ranging in age from one to 105.

MORRISON, Colo. (July 25, 2010) - Screamin' Eagle® /Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines claimed his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event victory of the season, riding a Harley-Davidson V-Rod(r) to a final-round win over Geico Suzuki rider Karen Stoffer at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. With the win, Hines moves into second place in Pro Stock Motorcycle season points.

Milwaukee (July 20, 2010) - RMR/Bruce Rossmeyer Daytona Racing rider Danny Eslick took his second consecutive victory in the AMA Pro Racing Vance &Hines XR1200 Series at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course July 19, emerging victorious from a three-way battle between himself, RMR/Bruce Rossmeyer Daytona Racing teammate Jake Holden, and HOG Racing's Shawn Higbee.

MILWAUKEE (July 19, 2010) - Harley-Davidson riders and motorcycle enthusiasts will enjoy the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at a new location in the heart of Sturgis from August 6-14, 2010.

Donuts in Exile, Sunday July 25th!
Join legendary Iron & Lace Calendar builder and Build or Bust TV star Russell Mitchell / Exile Cycles for a Sunday morning July 25th 9am-12noon meet and greet with FREE coffee and donuts at their exalted Exile corporate headquarters and workshops in North Hollywood. The hot crucible at the center of the known universe where the infamous Exile Black Beasts are created from raw metal and battered thumbs! Then join Russ and his cohorts on an easy 18 mile ride up Highway 101 to the just as legendary biker hangout, the Rockstore on Mulholland Highway on Cornell. CA. No animals, small children and good looking women will be harmed in the process, and a good time will be had by all.

The 2011 FastDates.com Calendars, the world's premier line of motorcycle pinup calendars returns for its 21st year again with the world's top roadracing bikes, custom bikes, and the most beautiful centerfold and celebrity models. Fast Dates is the official calendar of SBK World Superbike and features all the top factory race bikes including Ben Spies' Championship winning Yamaha ZYF R1, plus the MotoGP Championship winning bikes of Yamaha's Valentino Rossi and Ducati's Casey Stoner. Iron & Lace showcases the world's top custom bikes from the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show and the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building with Playboy centerfolds and supermodels. While Garage Girls features the hottest, sexiest, wettest Calendar Kittens from both the other Calendars but without the bikes getting in the way! If you appreciate the world's best motorcycles and beautiful girls, you need to have a least two FastDates.com Calendars, one for the house and one for in the garage!

WICHITA, KS (July 6, 2010) – Big Dog Motorcycles® announced today the launch of its acclaimed motorcycle line into the European market. In conjunction with its recently appointed European distributor, Legend Motorcycle Group, four Big Dog Motorcycle models have now passed all required certification tests for distribution in the European Union.

When Kurt Sutter of the Sons of Anarchy TV show and the Fox television network wanted a bad ass motorcycle built for the Wounded Warriors Foundation charity, Kurt called the boys at Illusion Motorsports. Kurt has an eye for cutting edge design and creations like no other. He pitched the concept to Fox and got the green light to move forward in no time. Illusion is currently in the process of building the bike while Fox is documenting the build process with their crew at Illusion every step of the way. Owners Rusty, T-Rod, and the rest of the crew at Illusion couldn't think of a better charity than the Wounded Warriors Foundation to be part of. They are very honored to be a part of this. As Rusty told us, "Our soldiers have given all to serve our country and it is rare to have an opportunity to do something in return for them." We at Street Chopper couldn't agree more!

News Flash... every month we get a few emails from guys/ readers asking if we can list their poker run or bike show in the calendar. We always say "Yes, send over the info and we would be glad to." Everyone seems to be sending their information within the same month as the event. Here's the catch-to make the newsstand in time for your event we need to get the info at least three months ahead of time. "Wait, what does that mean?" you ask? If you want us to post your event info, we need time to do so. Email any info to ernie.lopez@sorc.com.

At a time when the United State's-based motorcycle industry and its accompanying rallies, shows, and other events are struggling to continue, in Southeast Asia the beat goes on. Possibly due to the iconic biker identity that exists in the area, there is a pragmatic foundation that is built on a solid concept of bikes, bikers, and camaraderie-old-school Hollywood-style, alive and vibrant.

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 14, 2010) - Screamin' Eagle®/Vance & Hines riders Andrew Hines and Ed Krawiec qualified Harley-Davidson V-Rod® motorcycles for elimination rounds at the United Association NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.