We made bicycle racks for our Harley-Davidson Pan Americas and rode to the mountains with Charlotte, NC cyclist, Dread Fiyah. Dread owns a bicycle shop in town called The Spoke Easy and is also an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
However, he’s never ridden a Pan Am or been on a motorcycle road trip. So, we showed him the ropes. In return, he exposed us to something new by putting Jake on a gravel bike and the two took a lap around Avery Creek in Brevard, NC.
After the two-wheeled weekend, we sat down to discuss Dreads first experience riding the Pan Am, Jake's first time on a gravel bicycle and the parallels between cycling and motorcycle touring.
]]>We've had our 2022 H-D Pan Americas for a year now. These bikes have been incredibly enjoyable for us and have opened up our eyes on adventure riding and touring. Watch as Jake and Matt recap the miles and memories they've shared.
]]>We loaded up the bikes and road to the mountains with the boys this winter to celebrate another lap around the sun. The Pan Ams got to stretch their legs in the woods and we got some quality riding in on the Blue Ridge mountain roads. We loaded up the bikes and road to the mountains with the boys this winter to celebrate another lap around the sun. The Pan Ams got to stretch their legs in the woods and we got some quality riding in on the Blue Ridge mountain roads.
]]>The latest episode of My Garage was filmed in Dallas, Texas where we caught up with Jeff Milburn. Jeff’s resume is a long one - from running a NASCAR race team to a successful career as a stuntman. If it has wheels, he’s been there, done that.
He’s also a collector of all things vintage including clothes, motorcycles and even home decor. We got to see his amazing home shop and hear behind-the-scenes stuntman stories from on set.
We had a great time with Jeff in the Lone Star State and hope you enjoy this episode!
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The latest episode of My Garage was filmed in the desert of Santa Fe, New Mexico where we caught up with VP of Design and Creative Director of Motorcycles at Harley-Davidson, Brad Richards.
Brad’s garage doubles as his home office and houses a collection of bikes that span the generations of H-D.
It was fascinating listening to his thoughts on design and style while learning about his journey to get to where he is today. We hope you enjoy this episode.
Archival footage courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Museum.
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All of the businesses around the shop were having a Trick or Treating event so we got a bunch of buddies out for a group ride and came back for some chili! Check out our recap video and gallery of photos from the night.
]]>We traveled to Bonsall, CA for this episode of My Garage to visit Paul Hartman. In this California mountain town, Paul owns a small farm full of animals and vintage motorcycles.
By day, Paul works in the skateboard industry, but when he’s not slingin’ decks, he’s building and racing vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles. With a focus on pre-war bikes, his collection features everything from restored originals to stripped down racers.
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]]>2023 marks the sixth year we've hosted The Congregation Show with Dice Magazine and Harley-Davidson.
Patrick is Prism Supply's newest employee and he has built one of the baddest choppers we've ever seen. Listen to Patrick talk about his favorite parts about his bike and how it became the bike you see today.
]]>This episode of My Garage brings us to Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA where we rendezvous with @lady_racer926. This is the first episode we’ve shot at a “temporary” garage and one that happens to get set up for long weekends at racetracks all over the country.
Patricia is a professional motorcycle racer who competes in both the Mission King of the Baggers and Super Hooligan classes. But, she didn’t end up there by accident - it took years of pouring everything she had into racing.
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Rinse and repeat.
However you spend your time, there’s a good chance your day-to-day life doesn't fluctuate all that much. We are creatures of habit after all. The sameness of your routine isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But, after the trip we just took, I would highly recommend turning your routine on its head once in a while. You may find yourself loosening your grip on priorities that suddenly don’t feel so important.
]]>This episode of My Garage features our friend Kyosuke, otherwise known as “K”. K is a Japanese native who now resides in Huntington Beach, CA. Those who follow the chopper community will immediately recognize him and the bikes he’s built. With a unique style and acute attention to detail, K has earned the respect of our industry for quality craftsmanship and originality.
What’s not so widely known about K is that his creativity doesn’t end with building motorcycles. From designing and building product showrooms for brands, to an impressive digital design portfolio, his talent seems to be endless.
On top of all that, he’s a fireman who cherishes the friendships he’s made through motorcycling and wants to be remembered as the kind of guy who would go out of his way to help others. It was an honor to spend a day with K and we hope you enjoy his episode!
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We embraced the weather on Saturday by turning the pool into a cold plunge. Bell Helmets made us some helmet trophies to give away, and the winners were stoked. By Sunday, the sun decided to join us for Choppers Magazine's Tiki Party where we had a great time watching Danger Dan on the mic for a kickstart competition!
Regardless of weather, Outlaw Square in Deadwood, SD seemed to be the place to be this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the event and we hope you enjoy our photo gallery from the weekend.
The trail-battered Pan America's we rode from New Mexico to Sturgis via the Colorado BDR with Danger Dan, Nick Fahringer and Brad Richards were also on display all weekend. There's much more to come on that trip so stay tuned for more!
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In preparation for our Colorado BDR ride at the end of the month we took our Pan Americas off-road for the first time. Watch us see what these bikes are capable of.
]]>Off stage, he’s developed an affinity for high-horsepower vehicles. Alongside racks and racks of guitars, his garage is adorned with period-correct Mopars and a different Harley-Davidson for nearly every occasion.
Like his eclectic motorcycle collection, Jim’s guitars are set up in a way that suits his style and upsets purists. But, with a Grammy and multiple Platinum records on his shelf, it’s clear that Jim doesn’t need to follow convention.
]]>Our latest My Garage episode brings us to the Sunshine State where we visit Jim Root. Jim needs no introduction as a guitarist player. With a legendary career with Slipknot and a best-selling signature guitar bearing his name, he’s solidified his place in music history.
Off stage, he’s developed an affinity for high-horsepower vehicles. Alongside racks and racks of guitars, his garage is adorned with period-correct Mopars and a different Harley-Davidson for nearly every occasion.
Like his eclectic motorcycle collection, Jim’s guitars are set up in a way that suits his style and upsets purists. But, with a Grammy and multiple Platinum records on his shelf, it’s clear that Jim doesn’t need to follow convention.
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Watch Jake and Mitch try to read directions as they race to install a bunch of OEM H-D parts and accessories on the Pan Americas.
See who wins the install race & let us know what you think about the parts we installed in the comments below!
Friday night, Jake yard sale’d the chrome bike into the hay bails, but came in second place in the brakeless category which is particularly impressive because it was not only his first time riding that bike, but it was his first time on a flat track.
Saturday and Sunday, we slung parts at our booth in The Rave / Eagles club among some of the industry’s sickest motorcycle builds.
We knew it’d be a packed weekend and wanted to bring you along with us, so we tossed a disposable 35mm Fujifilm camera to everyone in the crew with the direction to shoot whatever you think is cool.
This is that coverage.
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