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Indian Chief Classic: The Ultimate Customization from Start to Finish

A group of Black Hills area high school students participating in the 2016 Buffalo Challenge™ – The Next Generation of American Motorcycling are living proof that with the proper tools and instruction, anyone can gain the confidence and learn the necessary techniques to take on a major motorcycle customization project. These students are turning a stock 2015 Indian Chief Classic into an award-winning fully customized creation, and you can benefit from the cutting-edge techniques they’re picking up throughout the build. Follow along in your own garage as Chris Malo of Baggster teaches you the tips and techniques you need to customize your own Indian Chief Classic.
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Victory Cross Country: The Ultimate Customization from Start to Finish

Class is in session for a group of Black Hills area high school students learning how customize a 2016 Victory Cross Country through the Buffalo Chip Challenge™ – The Next Generation of American Motorcycling, and you’re invited to sit in and learn from the industry’s finest right alongside them! If you’d like to learn the cutting-edge techniques needed to turn your own stock motorcycle into a head-turning custom, this blog will allow you to follow along with the program in your own garage as Randy Cramer of Dakota V-Twin shares all the tips and techniques you’ll need to know.
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3 Battery Maintenance and Cleaning Tips Any Rider Can Follow

If you think you need to have a garage full of tools or extensive mechanical knowledge before you take on any bike maintenance yourself, think again! Check out these three important yet simple battery basics from Fix My Hog, and you’ll quickly see just how easy it can be to get under the seat and extend the life of your battery.
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The Motorcycle Pre-Ride Checklist You Should Be Following

It doesn’t matter how ready you are to get out and ride; if your bike isn’t ready, you could end up stuck in your garage, stranded on the side of the road or in a world of hurt. Luckily, a few quick motorcycle maintenance checks can go a long way in making sure every ride you take is safe, comfortable and gets you home in one piece. Want to know what tasks need to be on your motorcycle pre-ride checklist? Then let master technician Bob LaRosa of Fix My Hog show you in this video!
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How to Add 50 Horse to Your Stock American V-Twin in an Afternoon

The world of custom motorcycling is truly infinite, and the number of ways you could modify your sled’s appearance and performance is limitless. Unfortunately, not all of us have the time, skills or resources to morph our motorcycle into a high-performance work of art. However, there are plenty of modifications that don’t require a million dollars and a degree in motorcycle technology to make. A bolt-on turbo system is one of those upgrades.
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6 Pro Customizations You Can Do to Your Ride

The bike you ride can say a lot about you. It complements your style of riding and is an undeniable expression of your personality. Or at least it can with the right customizations. So if you’d like to make your motorcycle truly your own, check out these six customization ideas from renowned builder, Cory Ness of Arlen Ness Motorcycles!
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Student Build Unveils Custom 2014 Street Glide at Donnie Smith Bike Show

Each year the renowned Donnie Smith Bike Show brings out the best of the best in custom motorcycles, parts and products. So to some it may seem a surprising location to spot a motorcycle customized by a group of high school students. But those who have been following the Buffalo Chip’s Student Build Challenge™ know the bike these students customized will likely garner some major attention at the show. Why? Because it’s one of the first known custom 2014 Harley-Davidson® Street Glides in existence!
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