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Cruising Hot Bike Tour Day: 5

Hot Bike Tour 2015 has come to an end in Billings, MT. It was a great week of riding, partying, and meeting new people. We had a great turn out for the tour this year. The group of long riders we had were an amazing group of people.

We met in downtown Sheridan for a quick riders meeting before hitting the road. All the Baggers Build-Off guys head out together in a staggered line of beautiful colors. It was a quick ride for day 5, ending in Billings, MT. Billings was another great stop for us, everyone was getting to the voting booth to cast their last vote for their favorite bike. The Builders were eagerly waiting for the votes to be cast and tallied all day. They all had their eye on the prize, The Baggers Invitational Grand Champion Ring made by Speakeasy Original.

We of course had the day 5 winner and the overall champion winner to announce. It was a close race every day, we had a great variety of daily winners. As he did for day 1, John Shope of Dirty Bird Concepts took the trophy for day 5! He made his speech and had his photo taken and turned to walk off the stage for the Grand Champion to be announced. Ultimately it was a wasted walk, Mr. John Shope was called right back up on stage and was crowned the back to back Baggers Invitational Build-Off Grand Champion! We asked the question from the beginning, will Shope pull of the repeat victory… were you a believer?

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Vampliers Screw Extraction tool

Removing stripped nuts and bolts is never easy. If you’ve ever bought a bike on Craigslist you probably know this. Luckily Vampire Tools has developed this genius little hand tool to help you pull out your wrong-wrenched fasteners.

Vampire Tools, out of Irvine, California, released this super handy Vamplier 6.25-inch Screw Extraction Pliers, which is neat because it offers both horizontal and vertical teeth and a flat head surface used to help remove stripped, rusted, corroded, stuck, one-side, Torx screws, nuts and bolts. And the target screws can be extracted using the top or side jaw. Made from high-carbon stainless steel with ergonomically friendly elastomer grips, the Vamplier is a great addition to any wrencher’s toolbox.

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2016 Indian Chieftain Preview

2016 Indian Chieftain in Silver and Black with accessories

The 2016 Indian Chieftain is as classy and timeless as it is functional and comfortable. This touring bike seems to check all of the boxes on our list, and the new options excite us that much more.

Followers need not apply. Built to go your own way, this hard-bagger rides a lane apart. A Thunder Stroke 111 engine and a hard fairing packed with power
windshield, Bluetooth stereo and cruise control. That’s the intersection of capability and versatility. Throw in remote locking saddlebags and the Chieftain becomes not-so-subtle proof that your way or the highway can be the same thing. Featuring a quality stereo that includes AM / FM / weather band, and includes media player and Pandora compatibility, the Chieftain is as entertaining to ride as it is to listen to.

The Chieftain has proven to be an inspiring custom platform for builders as well. With factory accessories such as the saddlebag lid speakers, passenger floorboards, low windscreens and a removable passenger pad, the Chieftain is the most flexible and bold motorcycle in the line-up. After-market companies have seen the potential in this model and customs continue to appear and further shatter industry expectations.


Engine THUNDER STROKE 111
Engine Type 49˚ V-Twin
Transmission 6-speed/constant mesh/foot shift
Battery 12 volts / 18 amp/hour, 310 CCA
Bore x Stroke 3.976” x 4.449” (101 mm x 113 mm)
Charging System 42 amp max output
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Compression Ratio 9.5 : 1
Cooling System Air / Oil
Displacement 111 cu in / 1811 cc
Exhaust Split dual exhaust with crossover
Final Drive Belt drive, 152 tooth
Fuel Capacity 5.5 gal / 20.8 ltr
Fuel System Electronic fuel injection, closed loop/54 mm bore, w/ cruise control
Oil Capacity 5.5 qts / 5.20 ltr
Primary Drive Gear drive wet clutch
Torque 119.2 ft-lbs at 3000rpm / 138.9 N m at 2600 rpm
Chassis
Dry Weight 815 lbs / 370 kg
Ground Clearance 5.6 in / 142 mm
GVWR 1,385 lbs / 630 kg
Length 101.2 in / 2571 mm
Rake/Trail 25° / 5.9 in / 150 mm
Seat Height 26 in / 660 mm
Wheelbase 65.7 in / 1668 mm

For more information, go to IndianMotorcycle.com

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Cruiser Comes to SoCal

Every year thousands of people flood the Spanish Village by the Sea for San Clemente’s Fiesta. Fiesta is a fun and unique street fair with tons of food, craft beer from local breweries, bands on three stages, and lots of other activities for the whole family. And this year, it’s getting a lot better.

We are very excited to announce that this year, for the first time, Motorcycle Cruiser and Baggers Mag are joining the fun! We will be there judging the Best Cruiser and Best Bagger awards, with a killer set of gear for the winners. We’ll be right across the street from the San Clemente Library, set up with a few of our favorite sponsors.

If you would like to have your bike in the show, email BaggersMag@BonnierCorp.com, or just cruise on down to Fiesta and register the day of the event.
For more information on San Clemente Fiesta, check the City Chamber of Commerce page HERE

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NoviStretch Covers for your Harley-Davidson

NoviStretch stretch-to-fit covers for your Batwing Fairing or hard bags.
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Harley Unveils New Burst Headlight Trim Ring

With all of the new products constantly being released for Harley it can often be hard to discern what will actually set you apart. Your headlight is one of the most…
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GEICO Motorcycle Presents Hot Bike Tour 2015 Powered by Victory

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a ton of motorcycles.