One of J&P’s Own is Bitten by the Cam Chain Tensioners Curse

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May 9, 2013 | By: J&P Cycles

Editor’s Note: This blog is co-authored by J&P Cycles bloggers Scott Holton and Brett Koranda.

It’s always a feather in your cap as a writer to know that your submissions are read and taken seriously. As a technical writer, it is very gratifying to know that you helped others out. In the past few months, I’ve written a couple of articles detailing issues that are possible with the cam chain tensioners in our beloved Twin Cam engines. These articles have been some of the most viewed posts in the history of the J&P Cycles blog. That in itself is very humbling, and I would like to thank all the … Continue Reading

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J&P Video Outtakes

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April 1, 2013 | By: J&P Cycles

In honor of April Fool’s Day, the team at J&P Cycles gathered some of their best video outtakes for your enjoyment. Sit, back, relax and enjoy some laughs, courtesy of J&P!… Continue Reading

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J&P Cycles Provides A Look Into the AMA Pro Flat Track

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March 27, 2013 | By: J&P Cycles

As presenting sponsor of the AMA Pro Flat Track, J&P Cycles has the inside scoop to all things flat track racing. Here AMA Flat Track Champion Joe Kopp takes you inside the race, explaining what the series is all about. Additional insight is provided by 2012 AMA Pro Grand National Champion Jared Mees and AMA Pro Flat Track Announcer Barry Boone.… Continue Reading

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J&P Cycles Takes you to Willie’s Tattoo Old School Chopper Show

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March 26, 2013 | By: J&P Cycles

You won’t find any velvet ropes surrounding the bikes at Willie’s Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper Show during Daytona Bike Week. In this video we give you access to an old school anti-establishment bike show dripping with American ingenuity and craftsmanship. It’s all about fun bikes built to ride by people who love motorcycles – enjoy!… Continue Reading

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Mikey Rush Takes Late Lead in AMA Pro Flat Track Opener

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March 15, 2013 | By: J&P Cycles

rush-1History has shown that the kickoff to the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship presented by J&P Cycles in Daytona Beach, FL is always full of surprises. This year was no exception. During last night’s season opener, Mikey Rush of California won the second national of his career. His first win came at the old Municipal Stadium short track in Daytona in 2007.

Last year, during the 2012 season opener, two first time winners, Johnny Lewis #10 and Matt Weidman #20, both won their very first AMA Grand National Flat Track events.

Defending 2012 AMA Pro Grand National Champion Jared Mees jumped out with the holeshot at the start of the … Continue Reading

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J&P’s Patrick ‘The Gorilla’ Garvin Defends Baker Smokedown Title

March 12, 2013 | By: J&P Cycles

Patrick -The Gorilla- GarvinThe reigning champion of the 2012 Baker Smokedown Showdown in Sturgis is J&P Cycles’ own Gorilla suit wearing Patrick Garvin. This Wednesday, he’ll face 12 other participants in Daytona during the Bike Week Baker Smokedown Showdown.

The Smokedown Showdown begins at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at the Iron Horse Saloon on North US Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Take part in the chaos as the Baker’s Dozen of industry builders, TV personalities and celebrities go head-to-head in a drag style burnout competition.

This year’s Smokedown Showdown is courtesy of Baker and J&P Cycles. … Continue Reading

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J&P Cycles Is Located in the Heart of the Action During Bike Week

March 7, 2013 | By: J&P Cycles

WC6P2282J&P Cycles is ready for Bike Week! J&P’s mobile showroom semi is set up and opened for business at the famed Daytona International Speedway yesterday. Today, the manufacturers on our Destination Daytona Superstore lot opened for Bike Week business.

J&P Cycles is known for having some of the top names in the motorcycle industry on their lot, and this year is no exception. Get tips and see products by Battistinis by Rikki Battistini himself, check out gear from Klock Werks by Brian Klock and talk with custom bike builder Cory Ness with Arlen Ness. Plus, see representatives from Mustang Seats, Michelin, Air Hawk and many more.… Continue Reading

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Meet the Man Behind Battistinis Custom Cycles

March 4, 2013 | By: J&P Cycles

From design to manufacturing, the man behind Battistinis Custom Cycles, Rikki Battistini, shows you where the inspiration for their designs comes from. Meet Rikki Battistini at the J&P Cycles Destination Daytona SuperStore during Bike Week -  he will be set up on our lot.

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Iowa Showroom Redesign Provides Larger Area for Metric Parts, Better Traffic Flow

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February 5, 2013 | By: J&P Cycles

Gold Wing areaJ&P Cycles’ Iowa showroom underwent some noticeable layout changes in the last few weeks with the restructuring of the soft goods and metric areas of the store. A major reason for restructuring was to give the ever expanding metric parts area a bigger footprint. This redesign provided an opportunity to not only remerchandise existing parts, but to eliminate slow moving and discontinued parts and add a selection of some of the newest parts on the market.

LuggageAn added bonus of the redesign is the better traffic flow provided. Previously with the clothing located directly in front of the middle counter, the main counter where purchases are made, congestion was frequently … Continue Reading

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J&P Cycles’ Employees Share Their Resolutions for 2013

December 31, 2012 | By: J&P Cycles

J&P’s Events and Special Projects Supervisor and Blogger Patrick Garvin takes to the inside of the J&P Cycles Headquarters in Anamosa, Iowa, to find out what resolutions the staffers have in mind for 2013.… Continue Reading

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