Category Archives: Local
Biker Boots for the Ladies: Joe Rocket Heartbreaker
Pins of the week
Mindy’s first pin of the week, “I Love these bags, they look like they hold a few secrets about this road gypsy’s travels… and I have a few boots that would match perfectly”. That’s no lie, she loves her fringe boots! Her second post for the week, “Sex appeal and freedom make for a great ride”. My first post for the week, “Where ever you get these, just send me… Read More
Pins of the week
Pinterest Pins of the Week! Check out and follow our boards! Mindy’s first pick: “The Next Hurricane Hannah Or Evil Knievel? I’m leaning towards Evil Knievel by the looks of those wicked boots” Either way that is one brave little guy! Her second pick: “I’m a sucker for a Custom 500, but this Design from last years 21 helmets show has my name written all over it,” a helmet the… Read More
2013 Art of the Car Concours
This past weekend, Kansas City played host to the Art of the Car Concourse, a traveling carnival of immaculate vehicles of eras past yet remembered fondly. The show was held on the Kansas City Art Institute (Walt Disney is an alumnus) quad and featured some very rare beasts. I was there specifically for the motorcycles which were partitioned off in a small corner of the lot but ended up captivated… Read More
Pins of the Week
Pinterest Pins of the Week! Check out and follow our boards! Mindy’s first pick: “I love this helmet! It Could be the fact that my dad is Mr. Disco himself or that this helmet would get anyone through the doors of Studio 54…. Either way it’s a gem” Her second pick is actually a shot she took herself at the Vintage Motorcycle Show from a week ago.… Read More
Pins of the Week
It’s that time again where we share our Motorcycle Closeouts Pins of the Week! It’s our effort to share the stuff we like and to prove that there are more than just pics of wedding dresses and cupcakes out there on Pinterest! First up is one of Natasha’s picks: this jet helmet by clothing manufacturer Lacoste. ”Love this! Perfect glow and color combo.” The other pin Natasha posted to… Read More
Pre-Bike Show Bike Rally!
Pre-bike show bike rally… That doesn’t read right.
Speed and Strength Wicked Garden Shoes
Our Speed and Strength rep stopped in and brought a pair of Wicked Garden shoes that the girls’ wanted to try on. They look like standard high tops but with a reinforced ankle and toe boxes and external PU protectors, these are shoes meant for actual motorcycle riding! Check ‘em out at MotorcycleCloseouts.com
Fox Racing Sunglasses: Just [Re] Arrived!
Like the caption says, we just got back in more Fox Sunglasses. These glasses are the last of the Oakley-made items that Fox was using this last year before they went to optical gurus, Zeiss. Head on over to Motorcycle Closeouts and save up to 60% off on these gems!
Race Fever
Working in the retail store at Motorcyclecloseouts has given me the chance to get to know our customers on a different level. The best example of this comes in the form of three motocross loving middle schoolers. As much as I hate to admit it, Mason, Seth, and Dawson have swindled their way into my child-hating heart. Over the Course of one weekend the boys pulled out the big guns; they shared with me their love for motocross and the true meaning of race fever.
Pins of the Week
As some of you may know by now, Motorcycle Closeouts has an enthusiastic team of pinners throwing love upon our Pinterest boards all the time! In the few weeks the boards have been up, we’ve flooded them with more images of hot bikes, hot gear and hot hot than we can keep up with! So, welcome to the first Pins of the Week post on the blog! Mindy chose Hunter S… Read More
Follow Up: Nolan Family Benefit Ride
This past Saturday was the Nolan Family Benefit Ride which started and ended at our Smithville, MO retail location. The day started off with a rain storm and although the temps were forecast to reach the mid 60s, it never really jumped past 40 until well after the last event rider headed home. Despite the cool dampness, there were lots of food, lots of music and a pretty good time… Read More
Quick Pic! Scorpion Gear
On Track! Heartland Park Topeka
This past weekend was the start of the 2013 Heartland Park Topeka track day season! Despite some high winds and some, at times, frigid temperatures, over 100 riders braved the variable elements over the course of two days to test themselves against the track, learn a bit about control and have fun in the process. For more info about the HPT Track Days, check out the Track Days Facebook Page!
Event: Nolan Family Benefit Ride
On Saturday the 27th, Motorcycle Closeouts will be the starting point for a benefit ride for the family of Mr. Danny Nolan who has been fighting cancer for over a year. Local riders, customers, friends and more are encouraged to come out and enjoy some $2 hot dogs, $1 drinks and music. Ride registration starts at 9AM with kickstands up and riders out an hour later. Costs are $15 per… Read More
Heavy Thunderstorm Fails at Keeping Bikers at Home!
Cats. Dogs. Kitchen sinks. Whatever you call it, it was falling from the sky this weekend as the Kansas City metro area finally received some much needed rain. Despite the fact that the storm of wet was being forecast days prior, some guys just couldn’t stay at home. That’s okay though, we made sure that they got what they were in need of and then some!
ArenaCross Comes to Kansas City!
The Amsoil Arenacross series of motocross racing is going to be local this weekend at our multipurpose Sprint Center. If you’re a local and plan on going to this exciting motorcycle event, be sure to look for Motorcycle Closeouts’ booth! Come early and enter to win a set of Thor Phase motocross gear courtesy of Parts Unlimited! Stay tuned for pics of the action from this upcoming weekend!
Snowmageddon in Kansas City: The Quick Rundown
Yesterday we were hit with over a foot of snow in an area that barely gets an inch at a time. That,obviously, shut the entire city down. As posted on our Instagram, you can see how bad the snow piled up, and with the mayor declaring a state of emergency, UPS having to shut down locally and the roads having abandoned cars strewn everywhere… We decided to call it and everyone… Read More