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Years ago… Early summer was upon us and perfect weather oversaw this journey as the two heavily loaded motorcycles picked their way slowly through the strikingly green forests of one small Virginia highway. Behind my aging Electra Glide Michelle followed on her old Honda Shadow. Five years earlier, having never ridden a motorcycle before, Michelle

  Hey, I try to listen to everyone and everything. Hell, I watch for animal body language. It’s one of those keys to life. If you are always on the alert you will stumble into more opportunities to make corrections and or to take advantage of small doors opening. This news went wild. Better get

Shops around the country were super-hard hit when the economy crashed. A bunch dropped out of business, but immediately they started coming back, if only out of garages. Harley-Davidson didn’t help much. They sent a memo to all their dealers cutting the number of aftermarket parts they could carry and forcing dealers not to sell

The Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team dominated the opening round of the 2017 Pro Stock Motorcycle series at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Screamin’ Eagle teammates Ed Krawiec and Andrew Hines tore through the field in Sunday eliminations to meet in an all-Harley final. Krawiec defeated Hines to take the win

Indian Motorcycle rider Jared Mees took top honors at the Daytona TT American Flat Track season opener. Mees’ dominating performance was complimented by a 2nd place finish from Indian factory rider and 2016 Grand National Champion Bryan Smith. All eyes were on Indian heading into the season opener after assembling a team featuring three of

Dyna owners looking for a classic design blended with a stripped-down, minimalist look without giving up comfort or function can now get the new RSD Dyna Bob Job Seat through Biker’s Choice. This seat offers a minimalist look without giving up function or comfort. The RSD Bob Job Seat is a direct bolt-on part, making

Bikernet photographer Jack was headed to the track Saturday morning to report on the Sons Of Speed races. Jack was on the track Friday for the practice; he told us it was outstanding and he has great shots to share. Head over to the Cantina to see what it’s all about.

Hey, Today is a mix of wild news from Daytona to Los Angeles. Half the gang is in Daytona Beach kickin’ the sand. Some are planning for Arizona Bike Week next month. Others are making plans for the Smoke Out and I’m planning a run to 13 Palms to Dr. Hamster’s digs with some girls,

As you can imagine the Bikernet Headquarters receives press from all over the world. When I recently received notice of the new Petersen Museum, Harley vs. Indian exhibit, I immediately reached out to my resident antique motorcycle guru, Don Whalen, a master curator. “Are you involved?” I questioned. “Haven’t heard about it,” Don responded and

Indian Motorcycle and the Jack Daniel Distillery teamed up for the production of a Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chieftain. Designed in conjunction with Klock Werks Kustom Cycles, the Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Indian Chieftain conveys an intimidating presence while maintaining an ultra-premium look. Designed with a sleek, aggressive style, this extremely limited edition motorcycle