Harley's "Super Tuner" buyback and what it means to you
Posted by Ben Baker on Nov 1st 2016
In case you missed it, Harley-Davidson just shucked out $15 million to settle a motorcycle emissions claim by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The consent order covers two different "super tuners." Among other things, it says Harley has to try to buy back the unsold units and destroy them. The EPA claims Harley was selling "illegal tuning devices that incre
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European Onstar System, eCall, Coming to Motorcycles
Posted by Mike Werner on Oct 19th 2016
Europe is going to roll out a mandatory Onstar-style system called eCall. Starting in 2018, all cars made and sold in Europe must have this emergency location phone system onboard. Like the American Onstar system, when you crash (like when your airbags deploy), a signal is sent to an operator which includes your exact location. The operator can then talk to you and ask if
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America runs on bacon, and so does this motorcycle
Posted by Mike Werner on Sep 9th 2016
So what about Bacon and motorcycles?
First of all, Kevin doesn’t ride motorcycles. Confused?
Of course, we’re talking about actor/musician Kevin Bacon. He is not known for riding motorcycles, neither as a true passion or hobby nor to show that he is a bad dude (like some Hollywood actors). He’s just got a great last name.
So it’s not that Ba
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Loud pipes: what do they really do?
Posted by Ben Baker on Aug 9th 2016
“Loud pipes save lives” is a common saying among the bikers who have aftermarket exhausts.
How effective is a loud exhaust?
Try this. Park in a cage on the side of a long stretch of straight road with little traffic. Turn on the radio. Have other people in the car talking. You may have to drive some distance to find a suitable road if you live in a city.
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