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Harley-Davidson to Sponsor NBA’s Bucks; What Auto Brand Should Sponsor Your Team?

Harley-Davidson will be one of the pilot participants of the NBA’s new jersey patch sponsorship program being unveiled for the 2017-18 basketball season. The Milwaukee Bucks jerseys will feature the roughly 2.75 x 2-inch patch, which displays Harley-Davidson’s iconic Bar and Shield logo. Harley-Davidson is headquartered in Milwaukee, making the Bucks sponsorship a logical fit

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SEMA Boosts Efforts to Preserve Off-Roading on Public Lands

Federal government action to expand the National Wilderness Preservation System (which bans motorized vehicles) is threatening off-road enthusiasts’ ability to use public land and back-country trails they’ve enjoyed for decades, SEMA officials say. The trade association has long fought these legislative battles at the federal level on behalf of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts of all stripes.

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Quick Tech: Dirt Bike Clutch Troubleshooting

A motorcycle’s clutch has a huge impact on a bike’s handling and power. Without a smooth-operating clutch, a bike’s rear wheel is more likely to break loose which can lead to losing races, or worse, crashes. Dirt bike clutches tend to require regular maintenance and rebuilds. Are you hearing grinding noises? Is your clutch slipping?

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Video: Leno Tests Harley-Davidson’s Livewire EV

Electric-powered vehicles are a touchy subject among performance enthusiasts. So when Harley-Davidson unveiled its Livewire EV electric bike concept, there were no shortages of opinions and criticisms. It’s one thing when Tesla touts electric power, but when an American icon like Harley-Davidson rolls out an electric-powered vehicle—well, that’s a whole ‘nother thing. After all, Harley

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How to Set Suspension Sag on a Dirt Bike

Setting suspension sag properly prior to making bike modifications is the most important thing you can do to ensure peak handling performance from your dirt bike. Too little sag, and your bike will be prone to topping out. Too much sag will have your bike bottoming out more frequently. It’s important because you need your

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Buyer’s Guide: 7 Great UTV Accessories Just In Time for Riding Season

The calendar says it’s riding season, making now the optimum time to accessorize your side by side for your upcoming off-road adventures. We explored the offerings of our friends at PowerSports Place, and came up with seven accessories that you should consider adding to your UTV to make the most of your riding experience. Spring

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Product Profile: Cardo Systems Scala Rider Q1 Headsets

[portfolio_slideshow id=29126] Like hitting the open road by yourself—alone with just your bike and your thoughts? Then Cardo Systems’ Scala Rider Q1 Headsets aren’t for you, Lone Wolf. But for those of us that like to ride in pairs, or even in packs, these headsets are a bit of a game-changer. The headsets allow a

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Kodewa Unveils the Lotus C-01 Motorcycle

Despite its recent troubles, Lotus has made its initial foray into the motorcycle market—sort of. Although the newly unveiled Lotus C-01 motorcycle bears the Lotus name, it was actually built by Kodewa, the German company that built the Lotus Le Mans car. Outside of lending its brand name to the new superbike, Lotus has had

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Winching Out: Proper Winching Techniques & Tips

We all have “that friend” who gets stuck when you’re out enjoying the snow trails, muddy paths, or rocky hill climbs. So it really pays to be prepared when hitting the trails with “that friend,” and while we have helped you select a winch for your ATV or Side by Side, we want to give

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