Custom motorcycle manufacturer American IronHorse will step into the limelight of the Travel Channels “Made in America” show airing on Tuesday, April 18 at 9 p.m. (EST). Hosted by the former “Cheers” television actor John Ratzenberger, the show takes viewers behind the scenes at American IronHorses 224,000-square-foot factory in Fort Worth
American IronHorse Featured on Travel Channel Show
The Gold Wing has often been called the Cadillac of motorcycles. Riding on the back seat recently I could see why. The Gold Wing is the smoothest motorcycle Ive ever had the pleasure of riding. Having spent 4,000 miles in the front seat of a Gold Wing piloting it on a two-week trip two years ago, I was anxious to see what it would feel like perched on the back seat for this test ride.
2006 Gold Wing Passenger Seat Test Ride
New billet-style Tailfin Custom Mirrors from Harley-Davidson features a finned mirror back and the custom raised-rib stem that combine to bring the Art Deco “streamliner” look into the 21st century. And two new Custom Painted Horn Covers from Harley-Davidson feature a hand-painted details layered over a vivid black base.
Degas, Van Gogh, Matisse world-famous artists. Ducati, Vincent, Mosley world-famous motorcycle manufacturers. Their commonality? Members of the first group have long had their masterpieces admired in art museums around the world. Now, members of the second group have ridden into that artistic realm as well.
Motorcycles As Art? We Already Knew That!
Producers with the hit ABC TV show “Wife Swap” are looking for a mother who rides a motorcycle who would like to appear on a future episode of the show. According to casting producer Marvin Daye, the ideal candidate will have children between the ages of 10 to 15 so there will be opportunities for good interaction between the family members.
“Biker Mom” Wanted for Network TV Show
As summer days approach, motorcycle enthusiasts expect to use their Harleys, Kawasakis and Hondas more often and for longer periods of time than they did a year ago. Gas prices and a strong passion for riding are two of the main driving factors behind the increased desire to ride, according to a new survey by Nationwide Mutual Insurance.
More Motorcyclists on Roads This Summer
Start your riding season off right with this new guidebook, Ride Guide to America: Favorite Motorcycle Tours in the USA. And check out a fun and colorful book on everything having to do with Scooters, The Scooter Bible: From Cushman to Vespa.
Stand out in a sea of dirtbikes with these new, flashly handguard colors from Powermadd. The new Star Series Pink handguard not only looks hot, it helps support breast cancer research. A portion of the proceeds from all pink handguard sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Turkey Creek Tours, a Colorado based motorcycle touring business specializing in “Motorcycle Touring with Altitude” in Colorado and Mexico, announces its 2006 touring schedule. The company will lead eleven carefully planned tours beginning in June and runing through October. Featured for 2006 is the all new “Gritz to Glitz Tour” designed for the woman motorcylist.
Turkey Creek Tours Adds Womens Ride
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