Indian Motorcycle Launch April 2
Secure your spot for the world premiere of the all-new Indian Scout at indianmotorcycle.com/BornFromIcons Born from icons. Ridden by legends.
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Brothers for Truth
Joey woke up early. He had to blast to work, a new job. The sky shown a brilliant blue with sparce clouds over the vast Wyoming plains. He was new to the area after riding his Sportster out from California and finding an apartment. He immediately faced a daunting issue, though. Winter loomed and motorcycles
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Brothers for Truth
Joey woke up early. He had to blast to work, a new job. The sky shown a brilliant blue with sparce clouds over the vast Wyoming plains. He was new to the area after riding his Sportster out from California and finding an apartment. He immediately faced a daunting issue, though. Winter loomed and motorcycles
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Mama Tried Show 2024
The Mama Tried Show is an extravaganza that I’ve been jonesing to visit for a few years now. I took the following from their website at mamatriedshow.com: The Mama Tried Motorcycle Show is an indoor invitational that connects motorcycles and builders to fans and riders alike. Keeping the fire stoked all winter long.
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SCRAMBLING BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for March 14, 2024
Hey, I try to help people find their way during stressful times. We have a ton of shit flying at us constantly, and I mean that, it’s shit. It’s wasteful garbage. I specifically don’t like the impact on kids. Wait a minute, I wanted to make a couple of simple points, not rant. First, sometimes
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Tools of the Trade
Students with a planby Rogue & Kelly Hinseth – Photos Rogue & Holly Steffi Fifty students enrolled in Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses in Volusia County took a field trip to New Smyrna Speedway thanks to Northern Tool + Equipment and their Tools for the Trades™ program, designed to help address the trades labor
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Slow Burn Revival: music on wheels
A unique custom bike inspired by James Hetfield’s carby Game Over Cycles Inspired by James Hetfield of Metallica and his 1936 Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster “Slow Burn” is a custom bike envisioned as a sister vehicle to the classic car belonging to the famous musician. The body lines of the motorcycle exactly mirror the shape
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Slow Burn Revival: music on wheels
Game Over Cycles, a custom bike company from Poland, presents its latest custom motorcycle, inspired by James Hetfield of Metallica and his 1936 Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster “Slow Burn”. Designers from Poland built the custom bike as a sister vehicle to the classic car belonging to the famous musician. The body lines of
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Introducing Students To Sons Of Speed Vintage Motorcycle Racing In Hopes They Will Be Interested In Becoming Motorcycle Mechanics. From Classroom to Racetrack: Vintage Motorcycle Race Gives Florida Students First-Hand Learning Experience Volusia County, FL students visit New Smyrna
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Forking by Frank is Still a Thing!
by Edge with photos by WeedI decided my new fork tubes have to be American made This is my Bikernet report on getting an extended set of fork tubes for my current chopper project. For whatever reason I decided my new fork tubes have to be American made. Why? Maybe because I am still mad
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Friday From DC – E15 Changes In The Midwest
E15 Changes In The Midwest Last week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a policy change related to gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15). In 2025 this new policy will allow gas stations in eight Midwestern states to sell E15 fuel year-round. Current policy prohibits E15 sales between June 1st and September 15th because of
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Progressive Suspension at Daytona Beach Bike Week
The rally to kick off the riding season is here! Stop by the Progressive Suspension semi truck down at Destination Daytona and take advantage of our show specials. Take this once a year opportunity to get suspension installed by our factory trained staff or even get support on Progressive Suspension product you already own. Upgrade
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Forking by Frank is Still a Thing!
This is my Bikernet report on getting an extended set of fork tubes for my current chopper project. For whatever reason I decided my new fork tubes have to be American made. Why? Maybe because I am still mad at the Chinese government over Covid 19. Maybe I’m upset because Fang Fang knows things she
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DAYTONA BIKE WEEK BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for February 29th, 2024
Hey, It’s nuts this week. I’m working with the Sturgis Museum on the Sturgis Rally annual magazine, Sturgis Museum expansion, community relations, City input, displays and skywalks to the stars. It’s all good, all motorcycles and all positive for Sturgis and the industry. Too bad governments don’t get it. Let’s hit the news. The Bikernet
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Baker Drivetrain in Daytona
Join the BAKER crew for an unforgettable experience at Daytona Bike Week! Here’s where you can catch the crew throughout the week: March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 Interested in having a BAKER GrudgeBox kit installed during Daytona Bike Week? Swing by Cycle Solutions’ booth at Destination
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BMX Triple Challenge Season: Podium Sweep for Team Monster Energy
Podium Sweep for Team Monster Energy with Jaie Toohey Taking 2nd Place and Ryan Williams 3rd Place Best Trick: Ryan Williams Claims 1st Place, Joined by Baker (2nd Place) and Andy Buckworth (3rd Place) The 2024 BMX Triple Challenge Season Concludes with Overall Championship Titles for Baker (1st Place), Williams (2nd Place), and Daniel Sandoval
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Send a Letter to EPA Opposing California’s ICE Ban
Final Call: Oppose California’s ICE Ban The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Advanced Clean Cars II” (ACC II) regulations ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035. ACC II requires that 35% of new cars, SUVs, and small trucks sold in California must be zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) starting in 2026. The regulation
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Making Stuff Happen Bikernet Weekly News for February 22, 2024
Hey, What a whacky, wonderful week. Not sure where to start, but there’s a message here somewhere. I’m now on the board of directors of the Sturgis Museum. Tomorrow it’s back to the museum to work with the staff on the magazine. I’m trying to build a 3-5 mile track in the Badlands. Assalt Weapan
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MAKING STUFF HAPPEN BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS for February 22, 2024
Hey, What a whacky, wonderful week. Not sure where to start, but there’s a message here somewhere. Berry Wardlaw is going to take the Assalt Weapan back to Bonneville if we can go at all. I’m trying to build a 3-5 mile track in the Badlands. I’m now on the board of directors of the
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THE CHOPPER OF CHOPPERS FOR SALE, Part 2
The story of Hugh King and his grand television career spanning four decades has been told over and over. In fact he just completed another adventure for the History Channel in the cold snowy north, but the series is a secret. He has only one motorcycle and it’s this one built by 10 of
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FUNKY PANHEAD PROJECT, Part 1
My grandson wrecked his Dyna. He thinks he went down on a slippery west side boulevard, but the bike looks like he was rear-ended, which launched his girlfriend. She was seriously damaged, but survived. He got scuffed and walked away. He needed a place and some guidance with his ’05 Dyna. He could have sold
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Funky Panhead Project, Part 2
In a sense, this project is indicative of this time in my life and the life of many bikers everywhere. I asked myself if this should be a life and times story. Let’s see if I can make sense of my life right now. I’m feeling stress at almost 70 and I don’t get it.
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Funky Panhead Part 4, New Frontend Installed
I spent a lot of money and time rebuilding an old 41mm wide glide for my 1969 Panhead build. It was one of those crazy builds, fulla twists and turns, but the glide haunted me. It wasn’t long enough. I would have liked it to be 2-over for a better stance for a rider 6’5”
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Funky Panhead Part 3: The Feature
My grandson wrecked his Dyna. He thinks he went down on a slippery west side LA boulevard, but the bike looks like he was rear-ended, which launched his girlfriend. She was seriously damaged, but survived. He got scuffed and walked away. He needed a place and some guidance with his ’05 Dyna. He could have
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