Body and Machine

Looking forward, we want to wish you all the best for the 2014 year to come.

Now is the time we all start longing to get out on the road, enjoy our motorcycles, hot rods, bicycles or any toy that is in our garage and have the opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones.  We are happy to announce GEICO as our title sponsor of the Ultimate Biker Makeover 2014 edition, stay tuned for announcements on that contest that gives you the opportunity to score all kinds of parts and accessories for you AND your motorcycle.  Hope you have heat in your garage so you can sit by your machines and dream of the warm weather to come!

Mustang now offers custom seats with a selection of different inlay panels and stitch colors to choose from giving you added styling to complement your bike. Go to the Mustang website and start creating your unique seat today!

Harley-Davidson Footwear brings out a new riding boot that has function and STYLE, not to mention supports the fight against Breast Cancer.  The Madison boot is part of Harley-Davidson’s Pink Label Collection and proceeds from the entire line will be donated to help fund breast cancer support groups.  No need to wear a riding boot that looks like something the guys wear, this boot has  a 3″ stacked heel and buckled straps along with bright pink stitch accents to go with the pink bar-n-shield. The Madison features a zipper at the back for easy “in and out”.  Available at select Harley-Davidson dealers this fall. For more info visit Harley-davidsonfootwear.com

Is it just us, or is it not fall ’till you bake an Apple dessert? Try this awesome apple treat, it’s a big hit at fall party’s and goes perfect with warm cider by the bon fire.

ingredients
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tespoon salt
• 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 8 – 10 tablespoons cold water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 1/2 pounds tart cooking apples (such as Rome Beauty or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (10 cups)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl stir together 2 1/4 cups flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cold water over part of the flour mixture; toss gently with a fork. Push moistened pastry to side of bowl. Repeat with additional cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until all of the flour mixture is moistened. Gather flour mixture into a ball, kneading gently until it holds together.

2. On a lightly floured surface slightly flatten pastry. Roll pastry from center to edges into a 19×13-inch rectangle. Wrap pastry rectangle around rolling pin; unroll into a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Ease pastry into baking pan without stretching it. Trim pastry to 1/2 inch beyond edges of pan. Fold under extra pastry even with edges of pan. Crimp edges as desired.
3. In an extra-large bowl combine sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and cinnamon. Add apples; toss gently to coat. Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined baking pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with Crumb Topping (pan will be full).
4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and filling is bubbly. If necessary, loosely cover top with foil during the last 5 to 10 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 25 pieces. If desired, transfer pieces to a large disposable foil pan. Tightly cover slab pie pieces in pan and let stand at room temperature overnight.*

Crumb Topping
ingredients
• 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup pecans
directions
1. In a large bowl, stir together quick-cooking rolled oats, packed brown sugar, and all-purpose flour. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until topping mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped pecans.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the family at Mustang Seats, LLC wanted to do their part. The “Comfort For A Cause” campaign, complete with the hallmark pink ribbons, was created to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s efforts to find a cure. Mustang is helping people to “think pink.”

“We wanted to find a way to honor the survival, determination and compassion of those fighting breast cancer in a way that was uniquely Mustang,” says Marketing Director Marilyn Simmons. “Comfort For A Cause is a perfect way for us to do our part.” Mustang will donate $10 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for each limited edition seat sold during the month of October.

According to Marilyn, BCRF was selected as the charity of choice because 91% of the funds raised go directly to breast cancer research and awareness programs. “We believe we can make a positive impact by working with BCRF and it is comforting to know that 88% of the money raised goes right to research. The remaining 3% is going to the awareness campaign… which is where our pink seats can help call attention to this worthy cause!”

Speaking of the seats, customers have a choice of pink ribbons, contrasting pink stitching or even entire inlays! Please note that the location of the ribbons may vary depending on the type of seat and not all seats can be customized. For more details or to order, please contact the Mustang customer service hotline at (800) 243-1392, or visit mustangseats.com

Are you ready for some football?  Garage-Girls Football Jersey’s available in the “Store” section of the site!   We have Garage-Girls from all over, tell us who your team is?

Submissions have been collected and will now be narrowed down to the final four by selected judges from Garage-Girls. From there, the judges will decide who they feel most deserves the Ultimate Biker Makeover and will take home all the prizes which include; A wardrobe of shoes from Harley-Davidson Footwear, a case of full synthetic oil from Spectro Oils, A new Mustang Motorcycle Seat, a set of tires from AVON Tyres, a cool kit cleaning kit from Wizards, jacket and gloves from Hot Leathers and MUCH MORE!! Stay Tuned Winner Announced June 21st!

Get your entries in now for your chance to score all these prizes for you and your bike. Deadline is June 7th 2013.

If your going to replace your seat, make it worth the effort, go with a Mustang Motorcycle Seat and see what a difference comfort makes.
If you are like most motorcyclists, you ride because it’s fun. Your seat should enhance both the look of your bike and the feel of your ride. Enter the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover today for your chance to score a new Mustang Seat and a HUGE list of other parts and accessories for you AND your bike. Details of how to enter can be found here.