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If you’ve spent any time around bike nights, rallies, or custom Harley builds, you’ve probably seen them—a long braided leather or paracord whip hanging from a clutch or brake lever, dancing in the wind as the bike rolls by. Some riders think they’re one of the coolest old-school accessories you can put on a motorcycle.Continue reading “What is a “get back” whip and why do some bikers hate on them ?”

If you’ve been around motorcycles for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the term “sissy bar.” It’s one of those names that’s been part of biker culture for decades, but have you ever stopped to wonder where it came from? Like a lot of motorcycle traditions, the answer is a mix of history, humor,Continue reading “Why Do Bikers Call It a “Sissy Bar”?”

A Missouri motorcyclist is facing a felony charge after authorities say a road rage encounter escalated when he allegedly pulled a handgun during a confrontation with a family in a passenger vehicle. (ABC17NEWS⁠) According to investigators, 60-year-old Robert Riggs of Cole Camp was charged with unlawful use of a weapon following an incident Monday inContinue reading “Biker claims he pulled a gun out after a family nearly hit him, he’s facing charges in Missouri”

A Staten Island family is preparing to seek $25 million from New York City after a young motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a New York City Department of Transportation vehicle.   According to reports, the fatal collision happened in early June when a NYC DOT pickup truck made a left turn directly intoContinue reading “Lethal left turn: family suing NYC, $25 Million for city employee who killed biker”

Indian Motorcycle is recalling certain 2026 Chief Vintage and Chief Vintage Elite 125 models because of incorrect information printed on the VIN labels. (NHTSA) The issue is not with the motorcycle’s actual wheel — it’s with the label. Some bikes equipped with a 16×3.5-inch rear wheel were shipped with VIN labels incorrectly listing the rearContinue reading “RECALL ALERT: 2026 Indian Chief Vintage Owners Need To Check Their Bikes”

The motorcycle racing community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 14-year-old amateur flat-track racer Alyssa Kruppenbacker, who died following an on-track incident during the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Illinois.   Kruppenbacker, of Crescent City, Florida, was competing in the Mile program of the prestigious amateur national championship when the incident occurred.Continue reading “Teen flat track racer dies on Southern Illinois track”

UPDATE: Family members have identified to Biker Dad the name of the 29-year-old victim. David John Conrey was an avid rider according to his brother and mother who spoke to me about the young man. They say he was a great young man who loved life and loved riding . His brother tells me theyContinue reading “Bikers will demonstrate in honor of Florida rider killed by illegal u-turn”

A North Carolina motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in Cocke County, Tennessee, after a vehicle turned left into his path, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.   Investigators say the crash happened around 6:20 p.m. on East Highway 25/70 when a 2005 Dodge Caravan, traveling westbound, stopped and attempted to turn left onto Highway 107.Continue reading “Son of Legendary Moonshiner Killed in Tennessee Motorcycle crash lethal left turn”

A police pursuit in Baldwin County turned deadly after a motorcyclist crashed while fleeing officers, according to authorities. The pursuit began when an officer attempted to stop a motorcycle that was reportedly being operated recklessly near Central Baldwin Middle School. Instead of stopping, the rider accelerated away, leading officers on a brief pursuit. (Facebook) AccordingContinue reading “Alabama biker dies running from police”