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Union leader: Harley-Davidson making ‘unacceptable demands’ United Steelworkers said priorities in ongoing negotiations with Harley-Davidson Inc. include rights for temporary workers, job security and scheduling
By Patrick Leary Leadership for two chapters of the United Steelworkers said priorities in ongoing negotiations with Harley-Davidson Inc. include rights for temporary workers, job security and scheduling, among other issues. Employees of the two chapters, USW Local 2-209 and Local 460, voted overwhelmingly to reject Harley-Davidson’s contract offer Monday. The current contract, ratified in…
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Corrections officer texted information to bikers in the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle Club
Kathryn Bermingham, AAP A female state correctional officer knowingly passed on sensitive personal information to the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, a judge has ruled. Kim Marie Graham twice passed on information on the request of Colin Andrew James Weetra. Graham, whose role had a specific focus on support for Aboriginal prisoners and their…
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A glossary of essential motorcycle terms and Sound like you know what you’re talking about
By Dan Carney Motorcycle weather is back, so pick your bike, get your license, and brush up on these common motorcycle terms. Air-Cooled: Engines that transfer their excess heat directly to the air via cooling fins. You also see these on lawnmower engines. Ape Hangers: Tall handlebars that require the rider to reach up, like…
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When Their Trademarks Are Used, the Hells Angels Resort Not to Violence but to High-Profile Lawsuits
By The Fashion Law It is common knowledge that the Hells Angels logo and the club’s other insignia are utterly off-limits to all but a select group of individuals. In the “rule-bound world of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club,” investigative reporter Serge F. Kovaleski, stated in 2013, “only full members are permitted to wear the…
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Police chief, friend charged with raping child over 7 years. Time to go medieval on them.
By: Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A small Pennsylvania town police chief and his friend were charged with raping a child over a seven-year period when they were teenagers starting when the girl was 4 years old, state prosecutors said Wednesday. Brent Getz, 27, was arrested and charged Tuesday along with Gregory Wagner, 28. The…
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Harley-Davidson Installing Electric Charging Stations Charge your bike, get a cup of coffee, use the bathroom, buy a new tourer
By: Kate Murphy Charge your bike, get a cup of coffee, use the bathroom, buy a new tourer… Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycle will be available for purchase nationwide beginning this August. They’re already taking deposits. The Motor Company is planning to have a LiveWire on the floor in at least one dealer in every state,…
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A 37-year-old Mt. Pleasant man loses life in motorcycle accident
NEPHI — A 37-year-old Mt. Pleasant man, Armand Jay Allred, was killed last Sunday afternoon, March 31, when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a truck pulling a horse trailer in Salt Creek Canyon near Nephi. Allred was traveling west on state Route 32 just before 4 p.m., as a Ford F-350 was driving…
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Michael J. Fox got a tattoo on his forearm for a meaningful reason: Here’s the ‘long story’ behind his ink
Jennifer Kline, AOL.com You can’t, unfortunately, travel back in time to undo bad tattoos — so before getting inked, MIchael J. Fox put years of thought into his. Back in January, Fox, 57, posted an Instagram of his brand-new forearm tattoo, captioning it, “First tattoo, sea turtle, long story.” The actor explained the significance of his new…
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The reason why Harley-Davidson is loosing loyalty among it’s base. We test that theory. A personal experience with a Harley-Davidson Dealership! Video Enclosed
James “Hollywood” Macecari Over the past few years, Insane Throttle Biker News has been reporting on the downward trend Harley-Davidson has been having regarding sales. Let‘s not forget to mention the downward trend in customer loyalty and lack of interest from the 21-35 demographic in its product. Harley-Davidson has been bleeding out the last few…
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Phoenix biker says pothole landed him in the ICU Six facial fractures, broken nose, cervical vertebrae fractures, teeth misalignment, pretty bad lacerations, skin ripped
By: Danielle Lerner PHOENIX — A pothole became much more than an inconvenience for one Phoenix man. A bad spill on his bike near 7th Avenue and Roosevelt Street landed Ben Strouse in the ICU for three days. Strouse was biking to a meeting when he hit a piece of crumbling road. He said one…
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Complete List of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs and famous members of each.The press in Australia is hostile as fu*k to clubs. On a whole different level then here in the states.
From Insane Throttle This is a newidea.com.au article. We were requested to share this article from a club in Australia to show everyone how the press treats them. The press in Australia is hostile as fu*k to clubs. On a whole different level then here in the states. by Amy Farrugia Q. What is an…
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Motorcycles give sense of freedom and rush-Smiling Skull Saloon
Baylee DeMuth In almost any weather condition, motorcycles can be found perfectly lined up out front of the Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St., waiting for their owners to take them out on their next ride. Referred to as “The Skull” by many, the dive bar has small-town charm that attracts many loyal customers,…
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No one will answer for Twin Peaks shootings after DA dismisses last 24 defendants . No The COPS AND REYNA SHOULD ANSWER
By TOMMY WITHERSPOON twitherspoon@wacotrib.com All remaining criminal cases will be dismissed from the 2015 Twin Peaks biker shootout that left nine dead and 20 injured, prosecutors said Tuesday, ending a four-year prosecutorial fiasco that resulted in zero convictions. McLennan County District Attorney Barry Johnson said he will dismiss the remaining 24 criminal cases to…
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Marietta PD investigating video of cop punching man on floor at IHOP
By Kristal Dixon, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Marietta police will investigate an incident involving officers allegedly using excessive force during the arrest of a man at IHOP, the department said Monday. An Instagram video posted by user @stylzbydeidre alleges her family member was “brutally harmed by (a) Marietta Police officer” during an altercation just after midnight Sunday at the restaurant…
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Batteries for bikers: the electric motorcycles capturing biker spirit Several startups are also joining the old guard in the race for battery-powered bikers riding off into the sunset
David McCourt When we talk about electric vehicles, we usually talk about cars. The fully-electric car market started out as something that was marketed towards the eco-conscious city dweller, but with cars like the Porsche Taycan and the Audi R8 E-tron the market is already trying to grab the attention of petrol-heads. Now, the same…
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