From Oklahoma in the Rain, Women and Moving Photos and text by Bill May It was September 2010. I had 5 acres with a mobile home and a little shop out east of Norman Oklahoma. I had just got back from riding to Sturgis. It was my first time and I really enjoyed the ride. […]
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Harley-Davidson has had a rough patch these past few years, and 2020 was the coronation of its problems, a time when it lost its CEO, a factory overseas, and gave up on its direct involvement in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle series. Earlier this week, the Milwaukee-based company announced a
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by Andy Gray from https://www.tribtoday.com Some people aren’t satisfied with a motorcycle straight off of the lot. Collectors and motorcycle enthusiasts often modify those dealer purchases, restore damaged bikes that look like scrap metal to everyone else or build their own motorcycles from scratch. The 21st Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit at the National Packard Museum celebrates
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by Silvian Secara from https://www.autoevolution.com Of all the models mentioned in the company’s recent announcement, the 2021 PCX takes the cake for being the most innovative. Given the abundance of exciting announcements made by motorcycle manufacturers as of late, we’re inclined to believe that 2021 is becoming a promising year for the two-wheeler realm. The
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Ever since 1999, the world’s roads have been a playing field for a Suzuki motorcycle that was very quick to become the fastest production two-wheeler in the world: the Hayabusa. As we are still getting our bearings in the new year, the Japanese upped the ante even more by launching
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from https://www.rttnews.com Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG) on Tuesday unveiled ‘The Hardwire’, its 2021-2025 strategic plan that targets long-term profitable growth and shareholder value, and also aims to enhance its position in the strongest motorcycle segments. The motorcycle maker targets increased profitability and low double-digit earnings per share growth through 2025. It also projects single-digit revenue growth
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RIDING FREE FROM DC: Your Weekly Biker Bulletin from Inside the Beltway Automated Driving Systems (AKA Autonomous Vehicles) Late last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a rulemaking process for developing a “Framework for Automated Driving System (ADS) Safety.” As part of the process public comments were solicited by NHTSA. This week
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Bandit’s last dog died, Jon Towle died, Dale Walksler died, sad! The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. Most recently Quick Throttle Magazine came on board. Click Here to
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Hey, My last dog, Cash, died. It broke my heart that I was in Deadwood drinking Jack Daniels, when it happened. I wanted to be with him one more time before he departed. Death seems to be everywhere with the Covid, although half a million meet the Reaper from cancer and heart attacks annually and
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The Bagger Racing League™ explodes onto the scene! The Harley-Davison and V-Twin motorcycle community will now have their day at the racetrack! Durango, CO (January 29, 2021) – On January 25, 2021, the biggest news to hit the Harley-Davison and V-Twin motorcycle community arrived in the formation of the Bagger Racing League™ at the V-Twin
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The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the writer. Me. Period. No one else on earth thinks like me or has the opinions I do. And if they do they’re keeping pretty fucking quiet about it. It’s not a conspiracy if it’s dancing naked on your lawn and shouting, “We’re actually
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Press Release: Bikesport NZ from https://www.scoop.co.nz It was a special weekend of motocross that had everything – high intensity dirt bike action, a slew of different race winners, weather that remarkably switched from chilly to baking hot and, of course, a significant birthday party. The 60th annual Honda-sponsored New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville
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by Daniel Patrascu from https://www.autoevolution.com Audi is famous for a lot of things: it is known for things like quattro, or the high-powered stations wagons it makes, but also for something that’s a lot more visible, a special shade of gray called nardo gray. The shade, or variants of it, is not exclusive to Audi,
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Racing Applications include Pro Stock, Pro Mod and Pro Street Classes https://vanceandhines.com/ February 1, 2021 – Santa Fe Springs CA – Vance & Hines today launched the company’s long-expected four-valve motor for Suzuki GS-based drag racers. The new powerplant will debut at the NHRA Gator Nationals in Gainesville FL in mid- March. Several teams will
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National and Regional News WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a Notice of Public Rulemaking regarding labels on E15 fuel dispensers. In the notice, the EPA proposed two changes to the current E15 fuel pump labels. The first is modification of the current label, and the second is removal of the
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Passion, Desire and Action Curated by US-based design curator and physicist Professor Charles M Falco and writer and filmmaker Ultan Guilfoyle in collaboration with QAGOMA Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) opens the world exclusive exhibition ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire’ tomorrow, featuring 100 exceptional motorcycles from the 1870s to the present. Queensland Art Gallery,
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by Sabrina Giacomini from https://www.rideapart.com When we think of motorcycle riding simulators, we usually think of video games. The closest you can get to the real deal, however, is by hitting the arcades and getting in the saddle of one of those plastic replicas attached to the Superbikes games that only lean at a 70-degree
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by Dustin Jones, NPR Getting into shape traditionally tops many people’s lists when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. But after a tumultuous past year, focusing on mental health needs is also important. Recently passed legislation aims to help America’s military veterans with both. Last month, President Trump signed the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act after it
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Calling all Dealers Pre-Season Sale Feb 1 – 28, 2021 Stock up on all things WindVest before the riding season begins. Save 10% on all items ordered between February 1st and February 28th, 2021. Free shipping on orders over $500. WindVest Motorcycle Products www.windvest.com sales@windvest.com 408-762-7180 local 877-370-7326 toll free
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Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) opens the world exclusive exhibition ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire’ tomorrow, featuring 100 exceptional motorcycles from the 1870s to the present. Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Director Chris Saines said ‘The Motorcycle’, showing until 26 April, 2021 celebrates 150 years of motorcycle history and included multiple
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Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) opens the world exclusive exhibition ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire’ tomorrow, featuring 100 exceptional motorcycles from the 1870s to the present. Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Director Chris Saines said ‘The Motorcycle’, showing until 26 April, 2021 celebrates 150 years of motorcycle history and included multiple
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Hey, This is going to be a good one. We have a ton of material to sort through. The Bikernet Weekly News is sponsored in part by companies who also dig Freedom including: Cycle Source Magazine, the MRF, Las Vegas Bikefest, Iron Trader News, ChopperTown, BorntoRide.com and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. Most recently Quick Throttle
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by Kelly Wise Valdes from https://www.ospreyobserver.com Jared Weems from Riverview is no stranger to adversity. But, as Albert Einstein said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” No one knows this better than Weems. The 42-year-old is from a fourth-generation vintage motorcycle enthusiast family. He explained that the passion for all things involving vintage British
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