WHAT ABOUT US? I’ve held the position of Vice-President of Government Affairs for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation for roughly 18 months. And during those months I’ve sat in countless meetings, congressional hearings, public information sessions, symposiums, conferences and breakout sessions, which have covered a gamut of issues that affect riders. Anything and everything from ethanol […]
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I just watched the George Clooney and Evan McGregor film, “Men who Stare at Goats.” It made no sense, but about a decade before the Iraq war, maybe two, I owned goats and was a member of the Hells Angels. I lived on a half-acre in Sun Valley on the outskirts of the San Fernando
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Hey, Bandit is still gone. He told me he would be back by now but apparently…. not. That’s why I’m a little late gettnng this put together. We got some great photos from the Colorado Motorcycle Expo’s wet t-shirt contest so be on the look out for those sprinkled in to the post and the rest
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Daytona is right around the corner and that means Showtime with Perewitz once again. This year Jody was able to relocate the Perewitz Custom Paint Show show to a great new location on the riverfront, at the end of Main St on Beach St. The location will place the machines in direct sunlight allowing spectators and
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Hey, Bandit is still gone. He told me he would be back by now but apparently…. not. That’s why I’m a little late gettnng this put together. We got some great photos from the Colorado Motorcycle Expo’s wet t-shirt contest so be on the look out for those sprinkled in to the
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After an absence of a year Jeff Brown was able to bring back the ColoradoMotorcycle Expo to the National Western Stockshow complex in Denver. Astandard feature was missing, no MCs were in attendance. The onlymotorcycle organization I saw was ABATE. The lack of the MCs did changethe mood a little, some thought it was
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Hey, Bandit is still out of the country. Literally on the other side of the world soaking in their summer weather. I am not sure about you but I have been working my ass off, I always try to be that way. I try to squeeze every bit of work, love, freedom, joy and fun out
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Hey, Bandit is still out of the country. Literally on the other side of the world soaking in their summer weather. I am not sure about you but I have been working my ass off, I always try to be that way. I try to squeeze every bit of work, love, freedom, joy and fun
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The new Finned collection from Kuryakyn® echoes the classic era of custom culture where simplicity and minimalism held sway on the streets. The complete line of covers and accents delivers a clean, old school aesthetic to areas of the engine, outer primary, and transmission, among others. Available for a wide variety of Harley-Davidson® Twin Cam® and Milwaukee-Eight®
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4 Teams. 4 Sportsters. The Sportster Brewtown Throwdown kicks off 2/22.
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Postcards were utilized as means of advertising more than a hundred years ago as seen in this one printed by a California shop offering both bicycles and motorcycles. Before there was Twitter and text messaging there were postcards. Tons of them. Billions have been posted from every country in the world, the appearance
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It’s nearly Valentine’s day. Come read the Sunday Post. Bandit may be out of the country but Bikernet is still going strong. This week we have news on Harley Davidson, Gettysburg Bike Week, ABATE, Daytona BikeWeek, MRF and more. Click here to read more. Click here to grab a subscription if you don’t have one.
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We stumbled on this video showcasing some of H-D’s current accessories. Check this out.
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Hey,What a weekend . I am sorry I am late with the Sunday Post. But this weekend has been out of control. I’m not sure if Bikernet readers know but I am not a rider. I have uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends that ride but I do not. I have tremors in my arms and
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In the early days of motorcycling — around the late 1800s and early 1900s when motorcycles were little more than bicycles with motors attached — Americans bought the machines for transportation, not recreation. Families who could not afford cars could still afford motorcycles so it wasn’t all that uncommon to see women riders.
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Speed-Way Motorsport Shelters are custom, secure, and private miniature motorsport garages with a retractable “roll top”. This feature allowing for fast, immediate, and easy access to your cycle! The main features and benefits of Speed-Way Shelters are Weather Proofing, Ease of Assembly, and a user friendly design. Built with strong, durable, and long lasting materials all
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Gettysburg Bike Week is back in style at the Allstar Events Complex for 2018, and it’ll be celebrating its 17th year with top-flight musical act Jackyl. “They’ve played Gettysburg Bike Week before and absolutely killed,” said event coordinator Kelly Shue. “Getting a quality act like Jackyl booked early puts a spring in an organizer’s step.” Musical
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Hey, Hot action everywhere. Robert Pandya should add events to his study list. There are more events on the Calendar for 2018 than ever before. The David Mann Chopperfest in Ventura, California on Super Bowl Sunday was bigger than ever. Easyriders Columbus finals are coming up. Builders recently flew to Japan for Mooneyes. The Colorado Motorcycle
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Hey, Hot action everywhere. Robert Pandya should add events to his study list. There are more events on the Calendar for 2018 than ever before. The David Mann Chopperfest in Ventura, California on Super Bowl Sunday was bigger than ever. Easyriders Columbus finals are coming up. Builders recently flew to Japan for Mooneyes. The Colorado
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The last few years Cleveland Ohio has greeted the hardy motorcycleenthusiast with snow, slush and sub-zero weather. This year the weather godsprovided a 3-day reprieve and provided a balmy 50 degrees so motorcyclistsattending the Progressive International Motorcycle Show stepped a littlelighter and smiled a little brighter. The J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show produced
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I’ve been sorta confused by the markings on transmission oil bottles. Then someone published another puzzling report. We can run 50/20 engine oil in our transmissions and primary cases. I needed some clarity, so I reached out to the masters of Spectro Oils. Joe Russo, National Sales manager kicked off the research, John Dunne, the
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The last few years Cleveland Ohio has greeted the hardy motorcycle enthusiast with snow, slush and sub-zero weather. This year the weather gods provided a 3-day reprieve and provided a balmy 50 degrees so motorcyclists attending the Progressive International Motorcycle Show stepped a little lighter and smiled a little brighter. The J&P Cycles Ultimate
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Hey, It’s that day. Guys are setting up at the David Mann Chopper Fest. Some of the brothers rode to Ventura to party in the streets last night. Someone showed me a bag of magic mushrooms and I ran the opposite direction. Some of us are trying to get out to the tattoo exhibit at
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Hey, It’s that day. Guys are setting up at the David Mann Chopper Fest. Some of the brothers rode to Ventura to party in the streets last night. Someone showed me a bag of magic mushrooms and I ran the opposite direction. Some of us are trying to get out to the tattoo exhibit at
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