THE STYLISTICS BIKERNET NEW YEAR WEEKLY NEWS for January 22th, 2026

Hey,

Think about what we’re doing, why and how. This is wild. Let me see if I can put it into prospective. So, tomorrow you become the boss of an old radio company. So they made wooden vacuum tube radios, only AM. Then AM/FM radios followed by little dinky transistor radios. I could go on for a week until I reached today’s phone, headsets, and Sirius radio everywhere, you name it.

So, I’m looking at Easyriders issues back to 1971 and the styles, classes and I’ll never forget Joe’s effort to make every grubby biker into a yuppie. Then there’s baggers, flat trackers, and now we’re back to the vintage stuff and my grandson who wants to build another classic old school chopper.

I’m going to throw something else into the mix. The humor. We were super-rank at one time, sorta Hustler rank. Whatta do I do with that?

You’ll love this. A very straight friend called me a number of times. He wanted Mutha to come back. I found her and asked her to write something. I sent it to my bro. He called me, “You can’t publish that. I have grand kids…”

Hit the nail on the head. We all have grandkids now and great grandkids.

So, what the fuck. Some readers want me to handle it a particular way or die trying. I get it. So, I bought a case of Jack Danials. I’ll handle it and fuck anyone who doesn’t like it.

Let’s hit the news:

The News was provided by the Bikernet Team including: Wayfarer, the Redhead, Bob T. Sam Burns, Agent Zebra, Rogue, Laura, Barry Green, El Waggs, J.J. Solari, Amy White, Jenn and the rest of the crew.

The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Easyriders Magazine, Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAGGER WORLD CUP CONFIRMS MORE TEAMS, REVEALS WEEKEND FORMAT, AND OPENS TICKET SALES–Harley-Davidson, in partnership with MotoGP, today announced a series of key milestones for the inaugural season of the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, as the provisional grid expands, the official weekend schedule format is confirmed, and ticket packages go on sale for all six rounds of the 2026 championship.

PROVISIONAL GRID CONTINUES TO GROW

Harley-Davidson has confirmed agreements with Niti Racing (Indonesia), who join previously announced teams Saddlemen Race Development (USA), Cecchini Racing Garage (Italy), and Joe Rascal Racing (Australia) on the provisional entry list.

Niti Racing enters the Bagger World Cup as Indonesia’s first team on the MotoGP™ stage, introducing a bold new identity to global motorsport. Built on a strong foundation of national racing development and professional team operations, Niti Racing represents Indonesia’s ambition to compete, grow, and lead on the international stage. Blending Indonesian/national heritage with modern racing excellence, Niti Racing brings fresh energy, global vision, and long-term commitment to the future of world motorcycle racing.

In a further boost for the inaugural season, Joe Rascal Racing has received approval to expand its entry from two to three riders, further strengthening the overall grid for the debut season.

“With the addition of Niti Racing, and the approval of a third rider for Joe Rascal Racing, the provisional entry list now stands at four teams and nine riders,” said Jeffrey Schuessler, Global Director of Racing Programs at Harley-Davidson. “This gives us a strong and competitive foundation for year one, and with ongoing discussions involving additional teams, we’re encouraged by the level of global interest as we continue to build the series in a structured and sustainable way.”

A provisional rider line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.

PROVISIONAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE FORMAT

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ have confirmed the provisional weekend format for the 2026 season.

At the United States, Netherlands, Great Britain, Aragón, and Austria Grand Prix, the weekend will follow a three-day format:

• Friday: Free Practice 1 (FP1) and Free Practice 2 (FP2)

• Saturday: Qualifying sessions around midday, followed by Race 1 in the afternoon, scheduled immediately after the MotoGP™ Tissot Sprint

• Sunday: Race 2, held either in the morning or afternoon depending on the event

At the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello, a modified format will apply:

• Friday: FP1, FP2, and Qualifying

• Saturday: Bagger World Cup Race 1 and Race 2

TICKET PACKAGE SALES NOW OPEN

Dedicated Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup ticket packages are available starting today for all six events, offering fans exclusive access and premium experiences throughout the inaugural season.

Each ticket package includes:

• Access to a Harley-Davidson branded grandstand

• Dedicated motorcycle parking

• Helmet and jacket storage (subject to availability)

• Exclusive Harley-Davidson Fan Pack

• Access to the paddock and team garages

• Access to the MotoGP™ and all new Harley-Davidson Fan Zone

Pricing and availability can be found on each respective Grand Prix event page:

• United States – Circuit of the Americas (Austin): March 27–29

• Italy – Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello: May 29–31

• Netherlands – TT Circuit Assen: June 26–28

• Great Britain – Silverstone Circuit: August 7–9

• Aragón (Spain) – MotorLand Aragón: August 28–30

• Austria – Red Bull Ring: September 18–20 (Championship Round)

Ticket packages are limited, and fans are encouraged to secure their place early.

LIFESTYLES CYCLE DEAL OF THE WEEK–2015 H-D FLSTFB

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* Solo Rider Seat with Detachable Passenger Seat Pad

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LATE MODEL INDIAN GOES FOR $180,000–A one-of-a-kind custom Indian Motorcycle Sport Chief RT, built by freestyle motocross legend Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, was auctioned off yesterday at Barrett-Jackson, selling for $180,000.

The custom build was commissioned for Indian Motorcycle’s 2nd annual National Charity Ride, which united Indian Motorcycle Riders Groups nationwide to raise funds for Folds of Honor. 100% of the hammer price will benefit the organization, which provides educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders. Thanks to the incredible support from riders and their local communities, in addition to the $180,000 from the auction, Indian Motorcycle has raised more than $390,000 for this cause.

The Sport Chief RT is powered by the legendary Thunderstroke 116 engine, featuring custom finishes from tip to tail. In collaboration with Folds of Honor, custom paint work from Finish FX honors the American flag and the families Folds of Honor supports, with subtle nods to military motifs and personal touches from Twitch’s own story.

Additional parts provided by partners included Foot Controls and Risers from Kraus Moto Co., Exhaust from Toce Performance and Grips from Hart Luck.

The auction drew strong interest from collectors and enthusiasts, underscoring both the bike’s craftsmanship and the community’s commitment to giving back to those who have served.

Please see HERE for photos of the custom Sport Chief RT.

Might you be interested in sharing this news with your audience today?

JUST IN FROM THE LOWBROW GANG–You May Be Asking “Why Would I Need To Take Apart A Springer?”

Well sometimes the top springs or cushion springs wear out…

Other times you just may want to spruce up the chrome, paint, or powder coat.

Whatever the case maybe, taking apart a springer for maintenance can be dangerous without the proper tools because of how much tension and pressure the springs apply to the hardware.

Introducing our (U.S. Patent-Pending) Premium Springer Fork Compressor Tool for Harley-style springers (it works with OEM Harley springers as well as aftermarket Cannonball, Mid-USA, Paughco, etc).

This worry-free tool is extremely effective, works with overlength springers, and is built to last a lifetime.

No more being worried about a ratchet strap busting or a spring taking out your eyeball!

S&S RACES–Details of the 2026 S&S Cycle Race Contingency Program below:

S&S Cycle’s legacy is carved in racing. From our start in 1958 until today, we have always been involved in racing. And because of that, we have revitalized our Race Department to put real focus on racing, our dealers that race and our never-ending pursuit of going faster.

The Race Department will be all about high-performance motorcycle racing parts. From NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle and King of the Baggers to Bagger Racing League (BRL), Bonneville, and grassroots drag racing, we will be focused on the components built for riders who demand proven performance. Expect new product launches, race-tested parts, track updates, and standout components worth revisiting.

A big announcement for NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle and Bagger Racing League competitors is nearly $50,000 in S&S contingency money in 2026. Whether you race NHRA or BRL, S&S Cycle is backing competitors who are pushing for the win.

Contact the team at:

Racing@sscycle.com

https://www.facebook.com/racing.sscycle

https://www.instagram.com/racing.sscycle

THE BROTHERS ARE WALKING FOR PEACE–If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.

–Mother Teresa

The Divine Presence leads me along the pathway of Peace.

It gently directs my thoughts, my words, and my actions into constructive and loving expressions of life.

It unites me with others in kindness, compassion, and deep consideration.

Today, I gratefully accept this Divine action, knowing it brings into my experience all that is necessary for my happiness and well-being.

I go within, into the stillness of my God Space.

In the quietness of this sacred inner place, I find Peace.

I willingly release anything or anyone that would disturb the peace of my heart,

and I rest in the calm assurance of Divine Love.

As I move out into the world today, I carry this Peace with me.

I see it within myself, and I recognize it reflected in others.

Knowing that there can be no good for me alone—because God is in all people—

I affirm for others the same peace, love, and wholeness I accept for myself.

I am deeply Grateful for the gift of Peace in my life.

I honor it, I live it, and I joyfully recognize this same Peace in everyone I meet.

And so it is.

Namaste’

Walk for Peace

As some of you know, I have been following a group of Buddhist Monks who have inspired todays Affirmative Prayer Treatment. Here is a little more about them. If you care just search Buddhist Walk for Peace.

Across the highways, small towns, and quiet back roads of the United States, a group of monks walks with no slogans, no demands, and no arguments—only presence. Their journey is a living prayer for peace, compassion, and nonviolence. Each step is taken in mindfulness, each mile offered as a blessing. They speak very little, yet their silence carries a powerful message: peace is not something we debate or defend—it is something we embody.

For Pannakara, this is his first walk across the United States, though his feet already know long pilgrimages across South Asia. During a 112-day walk across India, he met Aloka, a stray pariah dog whose name means divine light. Once weak and abandoned, Aloka followed the monks from Kolkata toward the Nepal border. When the dog became gravely ill, Pannakara carried him, cared for him, and waited patiently for his strength to return. Today, Aloka walks beside him, a living reminder that compassion heals and that light appears when love is chosen.

Though Pannakara’s feet are now wrapped and wounded from stones, glass, and nails, his heart remains joyful. Through mindfulness, he walks beyond pain, guided by a deeper awareness of life’s sacredness. When weariness arises, Aloka inspires him forward—an unspoken teaching that even the smallest beings can carry great wisdom. Together, monk and dog offer the world a quiet truth: peace begins within, grows through compassion, and is revealed step by step when we choose love over fear.

–Yale

BILTWELL PODS–We’ve got more new episodes out. On the P&L pod, we chat up our most interesting friends, dig into some history and discuss stuff like the use cases for electric motorcycles or plans for the next event.

Got an idea or question for us? A subject you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like to hear on the show? Hit us up: pod@biltwellinc.com

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THAT’S IT, SHORT AND SWEET TODAY–We are about to wrap up our second issue. I suppose the Easyriders mantra is really about freedom and having a blast doing our thing, and fuck anyone who doesn’t like it.

Yeah, times change and we have more cool custom cycles than ever before. With the help of Paughco and lots of other cool companies, we can build old, classic, custom, race, vintage, bobber, long-bike, Ness style, bagger whatever the fuck you want, however you want and whenever you want.