Not exactly a Shovelhead or Panhead …call it “The Boxhead.” Says Zach about his “shocking” two-wheeled endeavor, “I was a tinkerer and got this wild hair to pay homage to the classic American chopper and at the same bridge the gap to the future. Plus I was tired of paying for gas so why not
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13 — Designed specifically for the Milwaukee-Eight, new Finned Spark Plug Covers from Kuryakyn fill the visible gap on the cylinder heads for a completely finned appearance. The investment-cast aluminum covers with wrinkle black finish and machined outer edges match the upper heads and help prevent road grime from collecting around the base of the
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Some 15 minutes before we landed this pond-hopper in Rapid City, chewin’ on dry airplane pretzels and sippin’ on complimentary coffee, I couldn’t help to think about the next few days ahead and what was in store. At 23, I landed in the Badlands for the first time to attend Scott Jacob’s first artist retreat.
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Motorcycles are in his blood. To prove it in grand fashion, self-described rebel and third generation motorcycle rider, Carey Hart used a unique ink to permanently inscribe his son’s name on his neck. Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, has created the world’s first tattoo ink composed of the carbon from freestyle motocross icon Carey
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Harley-Davidson offers fans double the X Games racing action this Thursday, July 13, with a Facebook Live stream of Harley Hooligan flat track racing at 7:30 p.m. EDT via Facebook.com/Harley-Davidson, followed by Harley-Davidson Flat Track Racing at 9 p.m. EDT broadcast live on ESPN. “Showcasing the always-exciting amateur Hooligan racing via Facebook Live will take
I asked the Bikernet readers if I should chop the 1928 Shovelhead. They said, “Yes, definitely.” So, I called the master of the chopper world forever, Paughco. I spoke to Steve Massicotte about changing the bars, the gas tank and the oil tank. I was going to attempt to leave everything else in tack. Then,
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Barnett has introduced new clutch cables for the 2014-17 Indian Chief/Chieftain, Roadmaster and Scout. These cables feature their High Efficiency inner wire which Barnett was the first to introduce to the motorcycle industry. The “HE” wire is nylon coated and lubed with a super slick silicone lube and combined with the Teflon inner-lining, provides longer
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Indian Motorcycle Racing and the Scout FTR750 captured its ninth win of the American Flat Track season at the Rolling Wheels Half-Mile. Indian Wrecking Crew riders Jared Mees and Brad Baker finished first and third, respectively, tallying 23 of 30 podiums for the Scout FTR750 in 2017. Mees’ victory reclaimed the points lead over on-track
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Okay, a lot has happened since the last episode. We installed the new CCE Dyna motor mounts. It was easy except for the placement of the jack. We needed to keep the jack clear so the old units would drop out easily. A chunk of 2 by 4 did the trick. We had a discussion
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I asked the Bikernet readers if I should chop the 1928 Shovelhead. They said, “Yes, definitely.” So, I called the master of the chopper world forever, Paughco. I spoke to Steve Massicotte about changing the bars, the gas tank and the oil tank. I was going to attempt to leave everything else in tack. Then,
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Franky’s Dyna took a nasty spill and was nearly totaled. We rolled our sleeves and went to town on it, thanks to many of our friends and Barnett, Brass Balls and Aeromach who came through on this ambitious rebuild project. The fight goes on and the Dyna is one step closer to being back on
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Harley-Davidson apparently learned nothing from its failed purchase of MV Augusta in 2005. Having gone down the road of buying a foreign sports-bike maker once before — and quickly turning tail and abandoning the venture — rumors persist that Harley is interested in making a bid for Ducati. Although it’s hard to believe the American
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Hey, We are scrambling, as usual, trying to save the world and build cool motorcycles. What more could be better, unless, like Jeremiah found a new girl and Bandit found another bottle of “The good stuff.” We talked to Willy about our 5-Ball Racing bike trailer for the run to Sturgis. I spoke to Mr.
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For many, “Harley-Davidson” isn’t a name or a brand, it is a way of life. So it is with great honor that the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum announces The Harley-Davidson Motor Company as an official sponsor of the Hall Of Fame Class of 2017. In addition to supporting the induction ceremony on August 9th, Harley-Davidson has
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Hey, This is a week for planning. We are scrambling in many directions, but we always need plan B. We will tear into the 1928 Shovelhead this weekend and see if we can make it Sturgis run ready. I need a backup for my Sturgis ride. Because of Born Free, my Panhead engine rebuild is
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Hey, This is a week for planning. We are scrambling in many directions, but we always need plan B. We will tear into the 1928 Shovelhead this weekend and see if we can make it Sturgis run ready.
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Indian Motorcycle Racing will make its X Games debut in its hometown of Minneapolis on July 13. The Wrecking Crew, featuring 2015 inaugural gold medalist Bryan Smith, 2016 gold medalist Jared Mees and two-time bronze medalist Brad Baker, will pilot the Indian Scout FTR750, a race-bike that has captured eight Grand National wins and 22
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Meet the Industry’s Finest Young Builders While Raising Money for Vets at the Flying Piston Benefit, Sunday Morning – August 6, 9:30AM Meet the Michelangelos of Petrol & Steel The 2-wheel artisans from the Motorcycles as Art exhibit kick off their Sturgis Rally by attending the 2017 Flying Piston Breakfast. These builders presents the finest
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The Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival announces tickets are now on sale through the event website www.Motorcyclesandmusic.com. Taking place Sept 28-Oct 1, the event will host motorcycle riders of all makes, models and years at one of the most storied and beautiful ranches in the great state of Tennessee, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Guests will enjoy
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Foghat and 50 Shades of Men Two of Many Acts Booked for GBW 16th Anniversary This year, GBW is proud to feature English rock band Foghat and premier male revue 50 Shades of Men among this year’s entertainment slate. Both acts perform Friday night. Formed in England in the early 1970s, Foghat has sold millions
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Hey, Yep, another holiday weekend and the parties are starting everywhere. Except the Wilmington ghetto, where no one will come to party on the fourth. We will keep watch over the port, while being able to see fireworks in all directions. If the sky is reasonably clear we can see the flashes in the sky from
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THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by
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