Glossy paint, black powdercoat, polished chrome, massively raked front ends, sprung seats and countless cans of orange spray paint punctuated Motoblot 2016. While most of those items seem to be standard for a bike rally, the orange spray-paint really should stand out. This is the second time that we have seen the bagger below. When we approached the proud owner of this well-loved bagger, we immediately asked if he had been at Sturgis in the past few years. He rattled […]

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Participating in an event such as Laconia Motorcycle week that has existed the better part of a century is equal parts reliving traditions of years past and creating experiences about which you will reminisce for years to come. This year’s Laconia Motorcycle Week rally was no exception with one minor difference, the weather was almost perfect! Laconia is known to many as “Laconia Rain Week” or “the week that hydrates all”. And while all bikers appreciate the lush landscapes that […]

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As we approach the final and best weekend for the 93 annual Laconia Motorcycle week, Beantown Baggers would like to share our Top 10 list of things to do on the final weekend of Laconia! 10. 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday – Get a free Beantown Baggers Shirt or Pin (for the first 100 people) on Weirs. We have partnered with Progressive to bring you the best Laconia Coverage again and we will be camped out at The Progressive […]

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There’s something wrong about the guilt I felt this past weekend celebrating bikes built by non-American manufacturers. I am a proud flag waving American who for over a decade has been riding Harley’s almost exclusively. I pride myself on riding a great American Motorcycle and representing the strongest American brand. At times I have contemplated testing Indians or Victory Motorcycles with the justification that they are created under the protective canopy of the stars and stripes but my tastes and […]

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The most amazing aspect of the motorcycle industry is the constantly changing styles of bikes and unending evolution of the riding subculture. Motorcycles are equal parts rolling works of art mixed with state of the art engineering and a heavy dash of freedom that makes the pastime one of the most recognizable in the United States. Over the years we have seen custom motorcycles take different shapes from choppers with raked front ends, café racers that prided themselves on hitting […]

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One of our favorite old trends that has experienced a rebirth in 2014 is the mini-bagger. Most of the time these are Dynas (and even Sporties) that are redone with some great aftermarket bags, mini apes or motocross bars.  They are the perfect synthesis of a long ride bagger with a flickable bar hopper.  The aggressive performance stance allows the rider to blast out for a 300 mile day of twisties and finish at a remote campsite with all the gear you […]

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