GENERAL RESOURCES
About.com
Subscribe to Walter Kern’s weekly newsletter for updates.
www.motorcycles.about.com
American Steel
Check out tech tips from John Covington of Surgical-Steeds Classic American
Motorcycles, Inc.
www.americansteel.net
Biker Heaven
The one stop resource for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts.
www.bikerheaven.com
MIC - Motorcycle Industry Council
You want numbers? Like how many people own bikes or how many dealers are
in your state? MIC is the industry's stats collector.
www.mic.org
Mica Peak
A free web site for motorcyclists. Providing World Wide Web and electronic mailing list services to the motorcycling public of planet Earth (and particularly the Pacific Rim of North America).
http://www.micapeak.com
Motorcycle City!
Everything for the Rider +plus Free promotion for all motorcycle sites!
www.motorcyclecity.com
Motorcycle Directory
Find chats, salvage yards, rallies, list stolen bikes… a good resource.
www.motodirectory.com
Motorcycle USA
Anything and everything related to motorcycles.
www.motorcycle-usa.com
E-ZINES & BOOKS
Friction Zone
Preview the award-winning, monthly, motorcycle lifestyle magazine for street
bike riders.
www.friction-zone.com
Motomama Magazine
This one's for the ladies.
www.motomama.typepad.com/
Motorcycle.com
Motorcycle news, products, and reviews.
www.motorcycle.com
Onewheel Drive Net
Daily motorcycle news.
www.onewheeldrive.net
Parts Magazine
Daily motorcycle news.
www.partsmag.com
RoadRunner Magazine
The nation's premiere motorcycle travel & touring magazine.
www.rrmotorcycling.com
White Horse Press
Motorcycling books, videos, T-shirts, and posters.
www.whitehorsepress.com
MANUFACTURERS
American Ironhorse Motorcycle Co.
www.americanironhorse.com
Bourget's Bike Works
www.bourgets.com
Desperado Motor Racing & Motorcycles, Inc.
www.desperadomotorcycles.com
Independence Motorcycle Company
www.independencemotorcycle.com
Triumph Motorcycles
www.triumph.co.uk
Vengeance Performance Parts, LLC
www.vengeancemotorcycles.com
Wild West Motorcycles
www.wildwestmc.com
CUSTOM BUILDERS
Arlen Ness Enterprises
www.arlenness.com
Cyril Huze Custom, Inc.
www.cyrilhuze.com
Indian Larry
Indian Larry passed away on August 30, 2004 following
injuries he sustained while performing a stunt. He will surely be missed.
www.indianlarry.com
Jesse Rooke Customs
www.rookecustoms.com
Orange County Choppers / OCC
www.orangecountychoppers.com
Pat Kennedy's Custom Motorcycles
www.kennedyschopper.com
Perewitz Cycle Fabrication
www.perewitz.com
RENTALS
SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA
Adventure Touring
Rentals available from the Bay Area (San Leandro), Los Angeles, Las Vegas
and throughout the states.
www.adventuretouring.com
BMW of San Francisco
www.bmwsf.com
Bob Dron Harley-Davidson/Buell – Oakland
www.bobdron.com
California Motorcycle Rental, Ltd.
BMW rentals.
www.calif-motorcyclerental.com
Cruise America
California locations include Oakland and Los Angeles.
www.cruiseamerica.com
Dubbelju
San Francisco’s oldest motorcycle rental shop.
www.dubbelju.com
Dudley Perkins Company Harley-Davidson/Buell
Full service Harley-Davidson dealership that also offers rentals.
www.dpchd.com
Eagle Rider
The world's largest motorcycle rental company specializing in Harley-Davidson
rentals and guided tours. California locations include San Francisco,
San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles.
www.eaglerider.com
Golden Gate Harley-Davidson
www.gghd.com
Moturis, Ltd.
Nationwide rentals. California locations include San Francisco, San Rafael,
and Los Angeles.
www.moturis.com
Quantrill Motorcycle Trading Post
Harley-Davidson rentals and tours; California rental locations include
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, and San Diego.
www.quantrill.com
CENTRAL/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Adventure Touring
Rentals available from the Bay Area (San Leandro), Los Angeles, Las Vegas
and throughout the states.
www.adventuretouring.com
California Motorcycle Rental
Rental locations in San Diego, Seattle, and Salt Lake City.
www.calif-motorcyclerental.com
Cruise America
California locations include Oakland and Los Angeles.
www.cruiseamerica.com
Eagle Rider
The world's largest motorcycle rental company specializing in Harley-Davidson
rentals and guided tours. California locations include San Francisco,
San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles.
www.eaglerider.com
Moturis, Ltd.
Nationwide rentals. California locations include San Francisco, San Rafael,
and Los Angeles.
www.moturis.com
Quantrill Motorcycle Trading Post
Harley-Davidson rentals and tours; California rental locations include
San Francisco, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, and San Diego.
www.quantrill.com
Rebel Harley-Davidson Rentals
Harley-Davidson rentals and tours.
www.rebelusa.com
Route 66 Motorcycle Rentals
The world’s only private collection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles
available for rent.
www.caladventures.com/Rout66.htm
SIERRA NEVADA/GOLD COUNTRY
ACCESSORIES
MANUFACTURERS
Image Motorcycle – Accessories for Harley
Davidson
Custom kickstands, foot pegs, and gas caps.
www.imagemotorcycle.com
Chase Harper
Motorcycle luggage for every type of riding style; tank bags, tail trunks,
saddle bags, and off-road accessories.
www.chaseharper.com
Chatter Box
Rider-to-rider intercom.
www.hjc-chatterbox.com
Collett Communications
Canadian innovator in helmet radio communications.
www.collett.mb.ca
Cruz Tools
Tools and tool kits for virtually all makes and models of motorcycles,
as well as ATV's, snowmobiles, and watercraft.
www.cruztools.com
Cycle Care Products
Products to clean, polish, and protect your bike.
www.cyclecare.com
Cycle Shop USA
Shop for a wide variety of motorcycle helmets, motorcycle apparel, motorcycle parts, ATV parts and accessories.
www.cycleshopusa.com
MC Trailer
A unique motorcycle trailer... You can tow with any car... and you can put it in the trunk of the car when not in use... Pin it... Hitch it... Load it... and Go...
www.mctrailer.net
Mountain Adventures Honda
The area's largest Honda Motorcycle Dealer located between I-40 and Sevierville, TN. Off of Exit 407, the gateway to Dollywood and Gatlinburg.
www.mountainadventureshonda.com
RKA Luggage and Accessories
Complete line of water-resistant motorcycle luggage.
www.rka-luggage.com
Volunteer Cycles
Motorcycle, trike, and accessory shop
www.www.volunteercycles.com
ONLINE STORES
Aerostich/Ridewearhouse
Shop for apparel, helmets, and tools.
www.aerostich.com
The Bikers' Den
Online store for bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. Specializing in motorcycle leathers & apparel.
Also carries a wide variety of motorcycle movies, videos, & accessories.
www.bikersden.com
Cycle Emporium
Accessories and parts for street and dirt bikes at low prices.
www.cycleemporium.com
Dennis Kirk
Shop online for Harley-Davidson, Dirt Bike, and ATV parts and accessories
or order a free catalog.
www.denniskirk.com
ECLIPSE, Mfg Corp
Since introducing the Standard Tankbag in 1974, Eclipse motorcycle bags and packs have
set industry standards for design, construction and dependability.
www.eclipseluggage.com
Hawg Paws
Fingerless, Tan-Thru, motorcycle riding gloves.
www.hawgpaws.com
The Helmet Shop
Every style and brand of helmet at great prices!
www.helmetshop.com
Global Accessories
Custom dashboard covers, bras, car covers, floor mats, and other accessories
your cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, ATVs, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles and
personal watercraft.
www.global-accessories.com
EVENTS & RALLIES
Americade
June 5 - 10, 2006 - Lake George, NY
www.tourexpo.com
American Motorcycle Jamboree
May 25 - 28, 2006 - Cobbleskill, NY
www.am-jam.com
AspenCash Motorcycle Rally & Poker Run
May 18 - 21, 2006 - Ruidoso, NM
www.motorcyclerally.com
Branson Motorcycle Rally
May 18 - 21, 2006 - Branson, MO
www.bransonmotorcyclerally.com
Cripple Creek Salute to American Veterans
August 17 - 20, 2006 - Cripple Creek, CO
www.pro-promotions.com
Daytona Bike Week & Biketoberfest
October 19 - 22, 2006
www.officialbikeweek.com
Easyriders Grand Nationals Rodeo
http://www.easyridersevents.com/
Four Corners Iron Horse
Labor Day Weekend, 2006
www.fourcornersrally.com
Golden Aspen
Sept 13 - 17, 2006 - Ruidoso, NM
www.motorcyclerally.com
Heritage Motorcycle Rally
April 13 - 21, 2007 - Charleston, SC
www.heritagemotorcyclerally.com
Honda Homecoming
July 27 - 28, 2006 - Marysville, OH
www.ohio.honda.com
Laconia
June 10 - 18, 2006 - Laconia, NH
www.laconiamcweek.com
Las Vegas Bikefest
Sept 14 - 17, 2006 - Las Vegas, NV
www.lasvegasbikefest.com
Lauglin River Run
April 26 - 30 , 2006 - Laughlin, NV
www.laughlinriverrun.com
Little Sturgis
July 13 - 16, 2006 - Sturgis, KY
www.littlesturgisrally.net
Lone Star Rally
November 2 - 5, 2006 - Galveston, TX
www.lonestarrally.com
Love Ride
November 12, 2006 - Glendale, CA
www.loveride.org
Myrtle Beach
October 4 - 8, 2006 - Myrtle Beach, SC
www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com
Red River Memorial day Run
May 28 - 31, 2004 - Red River, NM
www.redrivernm.com
Republic of Texas Rally
June 1 - 4, 2006 - Austin, TX
www.rotrally.com
River City Bike Fest
April 7 - 9, 2006 - San Antonio, TX
http://rivercitybikefest.com
Rolling Thunder
May 30, 2004 - Washington, DC
www.rollingthunder1.com
Steel Pony Express
Oct 28 - 31, 2004 - New Orleans, LA
www.steelponyexpress.com
Sturgis
65th Anniversary August 7 - 13, 2006 - Sturgis, SD
www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
Thunder Beach
May 4 - May 7 & Sept. 21 - 24, 2006 - Panama City Beach, FL
www.thunderbeachproductions.com
Thunder in the Valley
June 22 - 25, 2006 - Johnstown, PA
www.visitjohnstownpa.com
Trail of Tears
Sept 16, 2006 - Chattanooga, TN
www.al-tn-trailoftears.org
Wing Ding
July 3 - 6, 2006 - Fort Wayne, Indiana
www.wing-ding.org
2 WHEEL RESORTS
29 Dreams Motorcycle Resort
A motorcyclist's haven, nestled in the foothills of the Southern Appalachian
Mountains, just south of Birmingham, Alabama on Hwy 25.
www.29dreams.com
Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campground
In western NC just six miles north of the Blue Ridge Parkway on US-276
alongside the Pigeon River with heated cabins, tent camping, great food,
and fantastic motorcycling roads.
www.blueridgemotorcyclecamp.com
Bobby Whittaker's Black Hills Motorcycle Campground
A private campground in Belle Fourche, just 35 minutes from Sturgis.
www.sturgis.com/motorcyclecampground/
Buffalo Chip
One of the biggest Sturgis parties you'll find with legendary rock and
roll concerts.
www.buffalochip.com
Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort
Located in the Smoky Mountains at the TN / NC Border: 318 curves in 11
miles with gorgeous scenery.
www.dealsgap.com
Gunstock Camping
An ideal base camp during June's Motorcycle Week in the Lakes Region,
the campground is centrally located between the New Hampshire International
Speedway in Loudon and Rally Headquarters in Weirs Beach.
www.gunstock.com
High Country Cycle Camp
Motorcycles only camping and cabins in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains
in Ferguson, NC.
www.mindspring.com
Iron Horse Campground
Bikers bed down here in Sturgis.
www.sturgiscamping.com/ironhorseindex.htm
Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge
A secluded 39-acre resort on Stecoah Creek in the foothills of Western
NC, minutes away from the famous Tail of the Dragon at Deal's Gap.
www.ironhorsenc.com
Iron Horse Stables
In the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains, near Eureka Springs, ArKansas
(5 miles) and Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO (42 miles).
www.ironhorsestables.com
Kettle Campground And Cabins
Located on the east side of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is within the city
limits and nestled among large trees.
www.kettlecampground.com
Lamphere Ranch Campground
2 miles east of downtown Sturgis on Highway 34/79 (Lazelle St.). Across
from Full Throttle Saloon. Only minutes from Main Street!
www.lamphereranch.com
Loon's Point Campground
In the heart of the Les Cheneaux Islands, MI. Great fishing and boating!
www.loonspointcampground.com
Mountain Brook Cottages Motorcycle Resort
Fireplace cottages in the Great Smokies.
www.mountainbrook.com
Nova Family Campground
Serving greater Daytona's camping needs since 1963.
www.novacamp.com
Punkin Center Motorcycle Resort
Your Smoky Mountain camping destination near some of the best roads in
the country.
http://www.punkincentermotorcycleresort.com/
Riders Roost
Just east of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone, in Ferguson, NC - beauty
and seclusion without giving up creature comforts.
www.ridersroost.com
Sawmill Town USA
Just west of Newton, TX, Sawmill Town USA is an "old west" town
for bikers with year-round camping.
www.motorcyclecampground.com
Talona Creek Campground
Open year round in Talking Rock, GA Talona Creek Campground is only one
mile from the main hwy (515).
www.talonacreekcampground.com
Thompson's Eagle's Claw
Alaska's first motorcycle park in Tok, AK.
www.thompsonseaglesclaw.com
Valhalla Motorcycle Campground
Hot showers, cold beer, and a fish'n pond in Homer, LA - what else do
you need?
http://hometown.aol.com/valhallamc
Whit's End Campground
On the Bearcamp River at the base of Mount Whittier in the beautiful Lakes
Region, NH.
www.whitsendcampground.com
Willville Motorcycle Campground
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in VA, it's a a great
base camp to explore the great Blue Ridge Parkway.
www.willvillebikecamp.com
TOURING COMPANIES
AdMo-Tours
See the world on 2 wheels with trips to the European Alps, South
America, New Zealand, Australia or Africa.
www.admo-tours.com
Adventure Cycle Tours
Motorcycle tours and adventures of the American Midwest and Canada.
www.winternet.com
Adventure Motorcycling
Follow Chris Scott on his exotic tours from Kathmandu to Timbuktu, from
your armchair or on your bike.
www.adventure-motorcycling.com
Alaska Rider Tours
Tours include a Northern Lights expedition and Denali Highway adventure.
www.akrider.com
AMA Tours
Your source for motorcycling-themed trips, spectacular events, tours and vacations.
www.ama-cycle.org
America Harley Tours
Seven tours to pick from including Route 66 to the Grand Canyon, California
Coastline, and Sturgis.
www.ridefree.com/rides.html
Arizona Motorcycle Tours
http://www.azride.com
Ayres Adventures
International tours in North America, South America, Latin America and Africa founded by noted
long-distance motorcycle enthusiast and author Ron Ayres.
www.ronayres.com
Ball O' String Motorcycle Tours
Specializing in great roads, beautiful scenery and fine inns of the Western
United States Ball O' String combines the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
www.ballostring.com
Beach's Motorcycle Adventures, LTD
For 33 years Beach's Motorcycle Adventures has specialized in motorcycle
tours of the European Alps.
www.beachs-mca.com
Bikers West
"See the best of the west with the best of the west."
www.bikerswest.com
California Motorcycle Tours
Ride a Harley-Davidson along the California coast, through the historic
gold country, and into the American wild west.
www.ca-motorcycletours.com
Chris Haines' Motorcycle Adventure Company
Partnered with HRCA Chris Haines is now offering ATV tours, as well as
his Baja dirt bike and Street tours in Baja and California. Tours are
all-inclusive.
www.bajaoffroadtours.com
Edelweiss Bike Travel
Pick any continent and find a tour!
www.edelweissbiketravel.com
Freedom Tours
Tours through Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico.
www.indra.com/freedom/ameralps.htm
GlobeRiders Motorcycle Adventure
Specializes in small-group, long-duration scenic and cultural motorcycle journeys to remote areas of the world.
www.globeriders.com
Great American Motorcycle Touring
www.greatamericantouring.com
Highway Pegs Of Cape Cod
Reserve a Harley and tour the breathtaking sites of Cape Cod.
www.highwaypegs.com
Lotus Tours
International motorcycle touring company with 4 -15 day tours to unique
and unusual destinations.
www.lotustours.com
Moto Discovery Pancho Villa Moto-Tours
Panch Villa Tours has changed its name and expanded its tours to include
Asia & Turkey.
www.motodiscovery.com
Mountain To Sound Motorcycle Adventures
Custom motorcycle tours throughout the Pacific Northwest.
www.mtsma.com
Northeastern Motorcycle Tours
Ride your motorcycle through the mountains of Vermont, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts and the Adirondacks or along the spectacular seacoasts of
northern Maine, Nova Scotia and the Gaspé Peninsula.
www.motorcycletours.com
Pashnit Motorcyle Tours
Check out the cool weekend California Tours.
www.pashnittours.com
Ride America
Upscale, personalized motorcycle tours, with each fully escorted tour
having no more than ten riders.
www.rideamerica.com
Ride The Dream
Discover the Southwestern U.S.
www.ridethedream.com
RoadRUNNER Tours
Explore North Carolina's roads and the Austrian Dolomites.
www.rrmotorcycling.com
SF Moto Tours
The Bay Area's motorcycle limo service! Providing rides and tours throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for those seeking a memorable adventure on the open road. Whether you've wanted to experience motorcycling yourself or know someone that is stuck in a "rut" and needs to see the world on 2 wheels... We provide safe and exciting rides and tours for "kids" of all ages!
www.sfmototours.com
Street Eagle Of Scottsdale (Rentals And Tours)
www.streeteagle.com
Tours By Bob Duffey
Bob Duffey leads all the tours from Las Cruces, NM. Along with being a
lifetime motorcycle enthusiast, he is a certified motorcycle and ATV safety
instructor.
www.zianet.com/bobduffey/tours.html
TOURING RESOURCES
Doc's Motorcycle Touring Pit Stop
The Internet's premier source for information about motorcycle touring
and camping.
www.geocities.com/docrwsmith.geo
Motorcycle Playground
Join John & Lesley on the motorcycle playgrounds of the Southeast.
www.motorcycleplayground.com
Motorcycle Roads U.S.
Comprehensive listing of roads from various Internet resources or contributed by visitors. Includes basic information on each road listed.
www.motorcycleroads.us
Pashnit
If you're passionate about riding, this is the site for you.
www.pashnit.com
CLUBS
AMA — American Motorcyclist Association
The AMA (over 250,000 members) protects and promotes the rights of American
motorcyclists.
www.ama-cycle.org
AMA Charted Clubs
Start your own club.
www.ama-cycle.org/clubs/
BMW Motorcycle Owners Group
www.bmwmoa.org
Harley Owners Group
www.hog.com
Women in The Wind
An organization of women riders that gathers twice a year in the U.S.
and has over 50 chapters worldwide.
www.womeninthewind.org
Women on Wheels
WOW strives to unite all women motorcycle enthusiasts. WOW members are
located throughout the United States, Canada, and several other countries.
WOW has over 3500 members and is growing strong!
www.womenonwheels.org
SAFETY & TRAINING
California Driving
This survival guide is a must for anyone planning a ride or road trip anywhere
in California. Check out the desert travel tips, especially if you have
a Central/Southern California MAD Map.
www.caldrive.com
California Motorcyclist Safety Program
Provides motorcycle training courses for both novice and experienced riders,
and strives to increase the public's awareness of motorcyclists on the
road.
www.cmsp.org
Class Motorcycle Schools
CLASS is about being a better rider whether you’re a street rider,
a sport rider or even an aspiring racer.
www.classrides.com
Doc Wong's Street Riding Clinic
Dr. Harry Wong has a monthly series of free Motorcyling Riding Clinics—
one hour lectures followed by a four-hour group ride in the beautiful
Santa Cruz mountains.
www.docwong.com/st-clinc/
Bay Area Motorcycle Training
Classes held in San Francisco and Vallejo.
www.motorcycleschool.com
MISC.
Alliance Legal Services
Specializing in Motorcycle accidents nationwide.
www.motorcycleattorneys.com
Cycle Trader Online
Buy or sell your bike online.
www.cycletrader.com
JC Motors
Motorcycle parts, motorcycle shipping and equipment transport specialists.
www.jcmotors.com
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